Chapter 1688
Chapter 1688 (Raw 1700):
Xiao Chen stomped on Feng Yu's chest and shocked Shangguan Lei into a halt with his lightning-attributed energy. As he spoke while encased in that tribulation lightning, no one dared to doubt his words.
The current Xiao Chen was like a thunder god, inspiring fear in all the true inheritors there.
No one knew what was going on with that terrifying lightning-attributed energy around Xiao Chen. To think that it could move even the lightning core of a Sovereign Personage's tribulation lightning, which belonged to the Divine Firmament Sect.
Xiao Chen felt that the Ten Thousand Tribulation Divine Lightning in his sea of consciousness was slowly absorbing that tribulation lightning. More accurately, it should be swallowing up that tribulation lightning.
Furthermore, this was not the ordinary tribulation lightning but the lightning core—the heart and source of a lightning tribulation.
With the stimulation of this lightning core, Xiao Chen's cultivation bottleneck loosened a little.
The expected explosive death did not happen. While this was a good thing to continue, Xiao Chen sensed many of the Divine Firmament Sect's major characters flying towards Thunder Controlling Peak.
He did not dare to go overboard. Or else, it would be very difficult for him to leave.
Xiao Chen used all his willpower to suppress the Ten Thousand Tribulation Divine Lightning once more.
Aside from fearing the Divine Firmament Sect's Star Venerates, Xiao Chen also feared absorbing more of the tribulation lightning's energy than his physical body could endure.
After a while, the pillar of electric light encasing Xiao Chen vanished. Then, he retrieved the top half of the Lunar Shadow Saber and kicked Feng Yu away.
Stepping forward, Shangguan Lei quickly caught Feng Yu and checked his injuries.
Feng Yu was severely injured, but his foundations were not damaged. He would be able to recover after some time. However, after this battle, it would be extremely difficult to remove the shadow in his heart. His future might be ruined.
No one would be able to accept being defeated by a broken saber despite using a false Dao Tool.
Shangguan Lei looked at Xiao Chen, the rage in his eyes nearly spewing out. However, he did not dare to act rashly.
Earlier, Xiao Chen already demonstrated his strength. At the very least, Shangguan Lei would not be able to go head-on with him on this Thunder Controlling Peak.
More importantly, Xiao Chen's final words made Shangguan Lei afraid.
Xiao Chen was much stronger than Shangguan Lei had thought. Xiao Chen dared to come to Thunder Controlling Peak, not intending to apologize, make amends, or submit meekly.
This was to make Shangguan Lei understand that he could not rely on his high cultivation to do as he pleased, humiliating Xiao Chen by calling him out.
That was impossible!
Xiao Chen preferred to fall in battle than to be dishonored. This spirit made all of the true inheritors' hearts tremble.
If anyone wanted to target Xiao Chen, they would have to consider carefully.
"I have attacked too heavily; sorry for the offense. Shangguan Lei, remember your promise. Goodbye!"
Having accomplished his purpose, Xiao Chen did not need to stay any longer nor was willing to do so, so he turned around and flew off.
As the many true inheritors watched Xiao Chen leave, they all felt the situation was incredible, not daring to imagine something like this.
A half-step Primal Core cultivator had trampled on the Little Thunder Saber. After clashing with Shangguan Lei, he even managed to leave safely.
After this battle, Xiao Chen's name would surely shake the three blessed lands, attracting the attention of the various sects' true inheritors.
As for Shangguan Lei's reputation, it would definitely suffer a significant blow, no longer as impressive as before.
Hua Yunfeng smiled faintly. Now, he discovered that he was completely wrong. This Xiao Chen did not need his protection at all.
Xiao Chen had not come here to resolve the conflict between himself and Shangguan Lei.
He knew that a resolution was impossible since Shangguan Lei was a vengeful, proud, and arrogant person.
If Xiao Chen did not show Shangguan Lei his strength, Shangguan Lei would always look down on him and treat him as an easy target for bullying any time he wanted.
Xiao Chen came here only to prove one thing: one should not provoke him. Once he was provoked, the other party would not have a good time, either.
No one ever paid any attention to the cries of the weak.
Only the rage of the strong could shake others, daunting the other party and deterring rash actions.
This was the principle of this world and had never, ever changed.
Not long after Xiao Chen left Thunder Controlling Peak, he discovered that he could not move. Several invisible wills of soul locked down the entire space.
Xiao Chen froze in the air, unable to advance or retreat.
Several old men with vague figures hovered in the air in front, coldly eyeing Xiao Chen.
"How bold! You nearly ruined the foundation of my Divine Firmament Sect, and you actually want to leave?"
"Speak, who sent you?"
"What means did you use to damage the lightning core of the Sovereign Personage's tribulation lightning?"
Cold, furious shouts pierced straight into Xiao Chen's soul, causing his mind to buzz unbearably.
Xiao Chen cursed in his heart. To think that these Cloud Sea old fogeys made a move on me.
Just as Xiao Chen was at a loss as to what to do, a thunderous voice boomed in the sky, "Let him leave. Since when has my Divine Firmament Sect fallen to such a level?"
The moment this voice rang out, the many old men blocking Xiao Chen showed somewhat unsightly expressions.
"However, Martial Uncle Xiang, he broke the Lightning Guiding Formation and even absorbed a significant part of the tribulation lightning's lightning core…"
"Humph, do you really want to be unable to raise your heads before Ye Zifeng?!"
That person snorted coldly. The scalps of the few old men immediately tingled from fear, and they no longer dared to say anything more.
Xiao Chen immediately felt relieved of pressure. With just a little thought, he realized that the person speaking had to be the Thunder Saber Xiang Tian.
This Thunder Saber Xiang Tian truly lived up to being one of the Grave Sea's ten Great Saber Venerates, ranked together with Ye Zifeng. Just this boldness alone was significantly greater than that of these Star Venerates before Xiao Chen.
Now that Xiao Chen could move as he pleased, he directly left this place without saying anything.
When Xiao Chen saw the Purple Flame Sect's peak, he finally relaxed. Fortunately, he had not absorbed too much of that so-called lightning core.
Otherwise, that Thunder Saber Xiang Tian would not have made an appearance earlier.
When Xiao Chen landed at the foot of the peak, he reported his identity. After a quick check, he was allowed in. The red-clad administrator, whom he met before, personally came out to welcome him.
"Haha, Brother Xiao, no, Martial Grand Uncle, we meet again."
Administrator He appeared exceptionally friendly. After the previous meeting, Ye Zifeng had indeed given him and the white-bearded old man big gifts.
Even the Sect Master personally gave instructions to take good care of Ye Zifeng's junior brother.
"Martial Grand Uncle, you fought your way here?" Administrator He asked when he saw Xiao Chen returning from outside.
Xiao Chen did not hide anything. "I went to the Divine Firmament Sect's Thunder Controlling Peak."
The red-clad administrator showed a confused expression. "Thunder Controlling Peak? I heard that Shangguan Lei is gathering the true inheritors of the various sects today to discuss the alliance for the Fiendish Demon Battlefield."
Xiao Chen nodded. "I was one of the invitees."
The red-clad administrator thought about the recent news spreading around like wildfire of Xiao Chen defeating the Little Thunder Saber, then considered Xiao Chen's dusty appearance.
He concluded that Xiao Chen went to Thunder Controlling Peak to face Shangguan Lei. Believing that there had definitely not been a good end to it, he no longer pursued this topic.
Xiao Chen felt rather relaxed and did not mind. The final fight with the Lunar Shadow Saber was over. He had tossed away all his past burdens, starting his journey with a light load. The future held another journey.
More importantly, while the earlier battle lasted only two short moves, it was a hearty fight, accomplishing his purpose.
"Oh, by the way, Administrator He, do you know where most of the inner sect disciples train?"
"I know where it is. I'll bring Martial Grand Uncle over."
"There is no need to be so polite. I can go over by myself."
The opening of the Fiendish Demon Battlefield was imminent. Xiao Chen recalled that he had an agreement with a certain woman to go to the Fiendish Demon Battlefield and work together as a team.
Xiao Chen happened to meet some inner sect disciples on the way to that place. When he looked up, he noticed Yang Qing among them.
He felt this to be a great coincidence: he wanted to seek her out and met her halfway there.
When Yang Qing saw Xiao Chen, she showed a stunned expression. After saying something to her surrounding senior brothers and senior sisters, she quickly walked over.
"I thought that you were no longer in the Purple Flame Sect. During this period, I asked around in the outer sect and inner sect, but I did not hear anything about you. Where did you go?"
When Yang Qing saw Xiao Chen, at first, she felt it was strange. Then, she rejoiced.
"Me? I have a senior brother here. I have been staying at his place during this time," Xiao Chen replied straightforwardly, not hiding anything.
Yang Qing said doubtfully, "Senior brother? Which senior brother is it? To think that his position is so high that he can directly take in outsiders…oh, I understand."
She paused there as a possibility occurred to her: perhaps Xiao Chen had not passed the test and was forced to do miscellaneous work to remain in the sect.
Yang Qing heard that true inheritors could bring in servants. The treatment of these servants was no worse than what the outer sect disciples received.
Finding her reaction strange, Xiao Chen said, "I did not say anything. What did you understand?"
Yang Qing feared touching Xiao Chen's sore spot. She smiled and said, "It's fine. I understand. I am already ranked in the top ten within the inner sect and obtained the right to enter the Fiendish Demon Battlefield. Will your senior brother be bringing you in?"
Xiao Chen shook his head and said, "My senior brother will not go, but he obtained a spot for me."
Upon hearing that, Yang Qing became increasingly sure of her guess. For one to be able to obtain a spot for Xiao Chen, it had to be a true inheritor.
"It looks like you have been doing fine. In that case, I can rest assured. Our agreement of alliance still holds. After going to the Fiendish Demon Battlefield, my seniors and I will help take care of you."
Yang Qing saw that Xiao Chen was still a half-step Primal Core cultivator, while she had been improving rapidly in the main sect in the past two months.
She believed that her strength already completely surpassed the other party's. However, she still remembered their agreement and did not intend to abandon him.
Xiao Chen laughed hoarsely, "In that case, I'll thank you for your care in advance. Go on first. I think your companions are waiting for you."
"Good. See you in the Fiendish Demon Battlefield."