Chapter 432 - True Strength

Chapter 432 - True Strength

Brandishing the iron spear, Chen Fan's aura surged, suppressing heaven and earth and instilling fear in countless inner sect disciples.

“Any last words?” His aura surpassed even that of Feng Tianxia, who stood at the fifth level of Core Formation.

Feng Tianxia’s expression turned gloomy.

He realized Chen Fan had two hidden aces: his fourth-level cultivation, and a Grade-4 treasure.

It explained why Chen Fan had accepted the challenge and boldly proclaimed that he would take Feng Tianxia’s life.

After a brief moment of silence, Feng Tianxia’s expression returned to calm. He looked at Chen Fan evenly and said, “Fourth level, huh? That was truly out of my expectations. Impressive. Truly impressive.”

His words carried a dual meaning.

Firstly, Chen Fan had cultivated from the first level of the Core Formation realm to the fourth level in less than six months—it was a cultivation record. No one had ever achieved or would ever achieve such a feat in the entirety of the Tianwu Continent.

Secondly, it underscored Chen Fan's ability to conceal his true cultivation level effectively. Neew updates at novel/bin(.)com

Had he not been using Bloody Sky—which increased his offensive prowess immensely—he could have never forced Chen Fan to reveal his true cultivation.

Yue Zhongtian, Lei Wushuang, and the other holy disciples, emerging from their state of shock, regarded Chen Fan with newfound respect and scrutiny.

Even Gongsun Long, second only to Duan Jingtian, couldn't help but have a glint of admiration in his eyes.

Yue Zhongtian said, “So that’s why he was so confident back then. Judging by his foundation, he advanced ten days ago at the very least. A foundation that stable couldn’t have come from a recent advancement.”

Lei Wushuang nodded and said, “You’re right. We sensed anomalies in the primeval qi of heaven and earth back then, likely triggered by his breakthrough. However, he concealed it so well that we couldn't sense it at all."

“Perhaps he practiced some martial art to conceal his cultivation, like the Aura Concealment Technique, for example. The disparity in our cultivation levels isn't significant, so, understandably, we couldn't see through it,” Yue Zhongtian replied.

“Now that Chen Fan has unveiled his true strength and wields a Grade-4 treasure, the outcome of this confrontation is uncertain.” Lei Wushuang’s complicated gaze fell on Chen Fan.

Yue Zhongtian said, “I hope he wins. I'd rather see him ascend to the position of sect leader than experience Duan Jingtian's tyranny and cruelty with that power.”

......

Feng Tianxia looked at Chen Fan with a calm look on his face, as if Chen Fan’s surge of strength was within expectations. He said, “So what if you are at the fourth level? You will still die today. No one can save you!”

His arm, seemingly made of steel tendons and iron bones, flickered wildly as streaks of terrifying spear light flew out in all directions.

Feng Tianxia had similarly pushed his cultivation to the extreme. Streaks of terrifying crimson blade light intertwined in space, cutting through the air. Each blade light could easily kill a third-level expert or heavily injure a fourth-level expert.

“Go to hell, you little beast!”

“It’s useless. The moment I unleashed my true power, your fate was sealed, Feng Tianxia. Anyone who serves Duan Jingtian will die. You're not the first.”

Chen Fan ignored that terrifying crimson blade light. Each thrust of his spear was weighty, tearing through space like meteorites, obliterating everything in their path and overwhelming Feng Tianxia.

He had firmly suppressed Feng Tianxia within the storm. Feng Tianxia was surrounded by danger, and his clothing was ripped apart. It seemed like he would die to Chen Fan’s spear if he was even slightly careless.

“You want to kill me? Haha, Chen Fan. Fine, fine, it seems I’ve underestimated you. Since a fifth-level expert can’t kill you... what about someone at the sixth level?!”

Suddenly, a cracking noise rang out from inside Feng Tianxia. His aura instantly surged. Fierce winds swept like waves, rushing out violently, forcing Chen Fan to pull back.

Chen Fan retreated and looked at Feng Tianxia with a stern gaze, his eyebrows furrowed tightly.

He had known Feng Tianxia still had something up his sleeves, but this was too unexpected.

Feng Tianxia, sixth-level Core Formation realm!

This was Feng Tianxia’s true hidden ace!

That was why Feng Tianxia had looked so calm when Chen Fan had revealed his true cultivation, looking like victory was within his grasp. It turned out that he, too, had covered up his true cultivation.

What surprised Chen Fan was that he failed to sense Feng Tianxia’s cultivation despite his powerful perception.

That sound earlier... Chen Fan narrowed his eyes slightly.

Given his powerful perception, Chen Fan was sure that Feng Tianxia couldn’t have hidden his cultivation from him even if he had practiced the Aura Concealment Technique.

Yet, that was exactly what Feng Tianxia had done somehow.

Chen Fan’s gaze became incomparably sharp, trying to figure out the trick.

It can’t be a martial art like the Aura Concealment Technique, but some kind of sealing art. That cracking sound should have come from him breaking the seal!

Only a sealing art that sealed his cultivation could hide from Chen Fan’s powerful perception.