Everyone did not expect this scene, a Sword Dao at the Manifestation Realm versus another at the same level, and both were cultivating the same sword technique!
"How is this possible! This young master's Thunderclap Divine Sword Technique was obtained from the remains of a swordsman who attained enlightenment here, even Elder Qi doesn't know how he obtained it," Liao Jianhua was shocked to his core, his instincts told him Lin Chen harbored great secrets and he must die!
"Even though I don't know where a stray dog like you stole the sword technique from, with your mere First Level of Qi Condensation Realm cultivation, without even comprehending the profundities, you dare face me in a contest of swordsmanship? You court death!"
Killing intent erupted, Liao Jianhua shouted coldly, his sword qi slashed out diagonally, the pillar-thick thunderclap sword radiance spanned over ten zhang, containing innumerable electric shadows, it charged forth in fury!
The battle qi in his dantian was rapidly depleted. Lin Chen drew on all his battle qi and slashed out a sword too. The two strands of thunderclap sword radiance collided violently, illuminating dazzling, eye-piercing brilliance!
Ka-cha! Whoosh!
The sword radiance shattered. After all, Lin Chen's battle qi cultivation was weaker by a notch, he only managed to reduce Liao Jianhua's power by half before being defeated!
But Lin Chen pressed the attack instead of retreating! His silhouette flickered like a blade as he charged towards the rumbling Thunderclap Divine Sword Technique!
"Green Dragon Bloodline; 50% strength, Embodiment!"
Azure light glimmered on his left arm, dragon scales undulated as an ancient dragon's roar that could sunder the heavens erupted, his tiger force soared to over 3000 tiger force!
Lin Chen lifted his left arm and slapped at the thunderclap sword radiance!
Boom!
Terrifying, earth-shaking strength exploded out in surging shockwaves, directly smashing apart the slashing sword radiance!
"What!? He shattered a high-grade Azure Order sword technique with one bare hand?"
Many elders stood up abruptly, staring at Lin Chen's silhouette as though they'd seen a ghost!
"He actually broke through my Thunderclap Divine Sword!"
Liao Jianhua's face was ghastly pale, ashen with despair!
Before they could react, Lin Chen had already transformed into a shadow, the instant he shattered the sword radiance, he charged at Liao Jianhua!
His five fingers grasped and seized Liao Jianhua's face, smashing his head straight towards the ground!
The faces of some inner sect disciples changed drastically, they didn't expect Lin Chen would make a killing move!
If this smash connected, Liao Jianhua's head would likely explode on the spot!
At this critical juncture, a ghostly silhouette flashed out from the side of the two people, seizing Lin Chen's arm and Liao Jianhua's shoulder, forcibly separating them!
"Alright, the victor is decided, stop now."
The person who made a move was none other than the Sect Leader of the Shenwu Sect!
Lin Chen's brows knitted together slightly, he had wanted to finish off Liao Jianhua directly, yet he was interrupted!
"The Shenwu Sect Leader is at least at the Battle Spirit Realm, even if I unleash the Green Dragon Arm's full power, it would be impossible to kill Liao Jianhua right in front of him. Forget it, I'll look for another chance in the future."
His eyes flickered as Lin Chen swiftly reined in his killing intent, causing the Sect Leader to glance at him slightly.
This youth could restrain his killing intent so effortlessly at such a young age, such people were often extremely frightening existences!
The numerous disciples present were still unable to recover their wits. An outer sect disciple of this batch didn't just defeat the strongest Liao Jianhua of the inner sect, but even forced the Sect Leader to personally take action to stop him!
"You were too heavy-handed for the sake of victory. For the sake of victory, one can only go all out. I hope the Sect Leader can understand."
Lin Chen cupped his fist at the Sect Leader with a calm bearing.
"Sect Leader, we cannot keep this brat! He was clearly aiming to kill Jianhua earlier. Allow this old man to execute him personally!"
Liao Jianhua's master, Elder Qi, rode the winds over, staring icy-cold daggers at Lin Chen.
"If I had taken that sword strike head on just now, I would undoubtedly have died. It was only him killing me, not me killing him. Elder Qi is indeed very fair."
Lin Chen gave a cold laugh, neither cold nor hot, clearly not intending to give them any face.
"Absurd! Do you know how outstanding Jianhua's talents are? How can a piece of trash outer sect disciple like you with a bit of strength compare?"
Elder Qi supported Liao Jianhua up as he stared coldly at Lin Chen.
"Talents? All I know is he's a loser. There are only victors and losers in this world. If not for the Sect Leader, he would only be a pile of meat paste now!"
Lin Chen retorted sharply, causing some inner sect disciples to break out in cold sweat at his audacity to speak to Elder Qi in this manner.
Just as Elder Qi was about to flare up, the just supported up Liao Jianhua spoke in a raspy, hateful and sinister voice.
"Lin Chen, you merely have some brute strength. This young master is not only proficient in the sword dao, but also an esteemed Alchemist. What right do you have to put yourself on equal footing with me? Sect Leader, Jianhua earnestly implores the Sect Leader to kill this brat!"
However, the Shenwu Sect Leader swept him a glance and spoke indifferently, "Liao Jianhua, I decide how things are handled in this Sect, not you."
Liao Jianhua stiffened, he forcefully suppressed the killing intent that flashed past towards the Sect Leader!
"Hahaha, an Alchemist is supposed to be impressive? It's just concocting pills, I can do it too!"
Lin Chen's words were shocking, it stirred up a huge commotion!
He was actually an Alchemist too?
"You know how to concoct pills?"
The Sect Leader looked at Lin Chen in astonishment. He nodded calmly.
Alchemists were one of the rarest and most esteemed vocations on the Nine Provinces Continent. The prerequisites to become an Alchemist were already extremely harsh. Coupled with the rarity of pill concocting skills, Alchemists were one in ten thousand.
After hundreds of years of accumulation, the Shenwu Sect only had two Alchemists now, Liao Jianhua included, making it a total of three!
"In this day and age, just about any tom, dick or harry dare to proclaim themselves an Alchemist."
Elder Qi gave a cold laugh, clearly not taking Lin Chen seriously.
"If you don't believe me, we can have a second match, letting our pill concocting skills do the talking. But my condition for this round is a life-or-death match. The loser does not deserve to live! Dare you accept!"
Lin Chen had a stern expression on his face. His words of a life-or-death match startled all the disciples!
"Could he really concoct pills? Impossible! From young, he didn't even have much chance to be exposed to heavenly treasures and materials, how could he possibly concoct pills!"
Su Qing'er found it unbelievable. They grew up together, she had seen with her own eyes what kind of person Lin Chen was. How could he be an Alchemist!
"Hmph, does this young master fear a stray dog like you? Just because you have some strength you think you're amazing? Concocting pills is different from martial arts!"
Liao Jianhua gave a cold laugh and brushed the dust off his shoulders, seemingly regaining his homeground advantage as he looked down on Lin Chen disdainfully and said.
"Since it's a competition, then let's compete again two days from now here in pill concocting. The Sect Leader will personally preside as witness. Lin Chen versus Liao Jianhua. The pill formula and materials will be decided by the Sect. The one who produces the highest quality pill wins. A life-or-death match, the loser's life will be in the hands of the victor!"
Elder Qi spoke up before the Sect Leader, then looked towards Lin Chen.
"No problems right?"
Lin Chen's heart stirred, this old fellow must be planning something shady, but he had nothing to fear!
"No problems, I hope you guys don't go back on your word that time."
These words caused an uproar in the audience. An outer sect disciple who appeared out of nowhere actually wanted to compete in pill concocting after defeating the newly advanced strongest of the inner sect, Liao Jianhua?
The Sect Leader looked at both of them with interest and gave Lin Chen a reminder before returning to the high platform. Lin Chen didn't look back and leapt off the stage.
Just as he walked towards the resting area, he saw Su Qing'er dazedly standing there.
Suddenly, when Su Qing'er saw Lin Chen's sharp, cold and indifferent gaze, her tender body quivered!
She felt an unfamiliarity and hostility from Lin Chen that she had never sensed before!
The current Lin Chen seemed like a totally different stranger compared to the past Lin Chen she knew!
When they brushed past each other, Su Qing'er heard Lin Chen's cold and indifferent murmur.
"A good bird chooses a tree to nest in. If you want to leave, I will definitely not blame you. Only, you chose the wrong way. The so-called genius you chose, I will trample under my feet just like earlier. And you, are just a pathetic woman not worth mentioning."
Till the end, Lin Chen did not even glance at Su Qing'er.
Her beautiful face was ghastly pale. She lightly bit her red lips, seemingly contemplating something.