"To tell the truth, Qin Chen wasnât entirely confident about fighting Liang Hongru.
But even so, Qin Chen couldnât refuse the challenge!
Because what he represented wasnât himself, but the entire Thunder Sky Sect!
Before, Shee Gaoyun had been arrogantly provoking the entire Thunder Sky Sect, and Qin Chen had taken the stage and defeated him!
Afterward, he singled out Luu Tianxue for a challenge and defeated him!
Now!
The person standing before him was the strongest disciple of the Azure Sky Sword Sect!
If Qin Chen could defeat him, who would dare say that the disciples of Thunder Sky Sect were weak in the future?
This battle was for Qin Chen to establish the Thunder Sky Sectâs prestige!
"This is a peak battle, definitely a peak battle!" someone began to shout excitedly.
The strength of Liang Hongru was known to everyone present.
Although they all didnât believe that Qin Chen could defeat Liang Hongru.
But!
Qin Chen had, after all, defeated Luu Tianxue, who was second only to Liang Hongru!
Therefore, this battle was still very much worth watching!
"Qin Chen, heâs carrying the entire Thunder Sky Sect on his own!" some people who didnât understand thought Qin Chen was ignorant.
But those who understood knew that Qin Chen was fighting for the Thunder Sky Sect!
For the sect that had been the laughingstock of Thunder State for a whole ten years!
Yun Jin was incredibly moved.
Dai Yinrui and the others clenched their fists.
"Can he... really do it?"
Sheng Xuefuâs gaze trembled.
Everyone knew that now, at this grand competition, they were at the most critical moment.
The battle at the peak, about to erupt at any second!
"Brother Liang Hongru, crush him!"
"Get revenge for Sister Luu Tianxue!"
The disciples of the Azure Sky Sword Sect were all roaring frantically.
Today, everything Qin Chen had done was tantamount to repeatedly slapping the face of their Azure Sky Sword Sect.
Therefore.
They all pinned their hopes on Liang Hongru.
They were waiting for Liang Hongru to deliver a heavy blow to Qin Chen, a heavy blow to the Thunder Sky Sect!
"You actually dare to accept the battle; this shows youâre still a man!" Liang Hongru was clearly somewhat surprised that Qin Chen accepted the challenge.
But at this moment, what was more evident in his eyes was hatred!
It was well known that Luu Tianxue was his woman!
And just a moment ago.
In front of so many people, Qin Chen had defeated his woman.
For him as a man, it was the utmost insult!
So at this moment.
What was burning more fiercely in Liang Hongruâs eyes were flames.
Swish!
Suddenly, Liang Hongru brandished his long sword.
It turned out to be a top-grade Primordial Artifact!
"Itâs the Azure Sky Spirit Sword, damn it, the Azure Sky Sword Sect actually gave him that sword?" Sheng Xuefu recognized the Primordial Sword in Liang Hongruâs hand at a glance.
If an Upper Grade Primordial Artifact was considered very precious in Thunder State,
Then a Top-grade Primordial Artifact was truly a rare commodity.
Even many practitioners of the Earth Element Realm didnât possess a Top-grade Primordial Artifact.
This equated to a direct increase in Liang Hongruâs strength in terms of material conditions!
Because in Qin Chenâs hands was merely a seemingly broken Upper Grade Primordial Artifact.
Boom!
Then, Liang Hongruâs entire cultivation erupted forth.
The robust Elemental Power surged out from his Dantian in an instant.
"Yuan Condensation Realm! Liang Hongruâs cultivation is actually in the Yuan Condensation Realm!" Sheng Xuefu exclaimed again at this scene.
Among the many disciples present, probably only Liang Hongru was a practitioner of the Yuan Condensation Realm!
"This way, Qin Chenâs chances of winning are probably even lower!" Lin Hetong helplessly shook his head.
You see.
The Yuan Condensation Realm wasnât something the Body Refinement Realm could compare to; the Yuan Condensation Realm allowed the use of Elemental Power.
This kind of power couldnât be compared to mere physical strength.
Glancing back at Qin Chen, he was merely at the Body Refining Eighth Layer!
The disparity was clear to see!
"Yuan Condensation Realm?"
Qin Chenâs eyes narrowed slightly.
Liang Hongru truly deserved to be hailed as the number one genius of Thunder State, his strength was indeed formidable.
"Go to hell!!"
Liang Hongru let out a roar.
And then, from within his body,
robust Elemental Power surged out like a tidal wave.
Simultaneously,
a massive scorching aura emerged on the Azure Sky Spirit Sword in his hands.
It was Sword Intent!
To be precise, it was Level 1 Fierce Sun Sword Intent of the Great Perfection Realm!
"What?"
Qin Chen was shocked, clearly not expecting Liang Hongru to have grasped Level 1 Martial Intent of the Great Perfection Realm.
The Martial Intent he understood was the same as Mon Tianranâs, the Fierce Sun Sword Intent.
However,
compared to Mon Tianranâs Fierce Sun Sword Intent, Liang Hongruâs was much stronger.
Qin Chen could see Liang Hongruâs Fierce Sun Sword Intent appeared to have reached the phase of materialization, seemingly as real as an intense sun.
Martial Intent materialization, a manifestation of the Second Level Martial Intent!
That is to say, Liang Hongruâs Fierce Sun Sword Intent was on the verge of reaching the Second Level Martial Intent!
The extreme boundary of Level 1 Martial Intent!
This sword attack was terrifying!
Spurt!!
Qin Chen felt a great force strike him, and in an instant, his body was blown away, as he simultaneously spat out a mouthful of blood.
Under this sword strike, Qin Chen was thoroughly injured and bled profusely!
Too strong!
Whether it was Liang Hongruâs cultivation or his Martial Intent Realm, both were far stronger than Qin Chenâs!
Injuring and bleeding was more than a normal occurrence.
"Qin Chen, hang in there!!"
On the Thunder Sky Sectâs side, seeing Qin Chen injured and bleeding from just a casual sword strike by Liang Hongru, everyone clenched their fists tightly, their hearts filled with intense anxiety.
"Brother Liang Hongru, cripple him!!"
On the side of the Azure Sky Sword Sect, the disciples roared excitedly as Qin Chen was blasted away and bled from Liang Hongruâs sword strike.
Previously,
whether it was the battle against Shee Gaoyun or Luu Tianxue, Qin Chen seemed to have had the upper hand.
Now,
seeing Qin Chen being utterly dominated, how could the people of the Azure Sky Sword Sect contain their excitement?
They were eager to witness the scene of Qin Chen being thrashed!
"Hall Master Lei."
At that moment, Liang Hongru suddenly called out.
"What is it?"
Lei Shan stepped out from the side.
"Did you not say earlier that as long as one doesnât kill their opponent, it wouldnât count as violating the rules?"
A smile appeared on Liang Hongruâs face.
But at this moment, everyone knew that hidden behind Liang Hongruâs smile was a massive intent to kill.
Hearing this, Lei Shanâs face changed instantly.
Indeed, after Qin Chen had crippled Luu Tianxue, he had said those words!
But at the time, he had been trying to help Qin Chen!
He hadnât expected that now it would actually be aiding Liang Hongru!
The implication of Liang Hongruâs words was very clear!
As long as killing doesnât occur, it wouldnât count as a violation of the rules.
That meant, even if I were to cripple him, or beat him to an inch of his life, severing his limbs, it wouldnât count as breaking regulations!
"What are you going to do?"
Hearing Liang Hongruâs words, Sheng Xuefu instantly went frantic.
"Hall Master Lei, these were your own words, and moreover, you said them in front of so many here. You have to keep your word, right?"
At this time, Duan Qingqianâs voice suddenly rose.
There was a hint of threat in his words.
Lei Shanâs expression turned ugly; he looked at Saint Leitian, shaking his head helplessly.
"Of course, my word stands."
Under pressure, he had no choice but to agree.
"Qin Chen is finished!"
Upon hearing Lei Shanâs affirmation, everyone present thought the same thing.