Crushing the Sword Marquis! Beating the Divine King Senseless!

Inside the room.

The aura around Lu Chen's body circulated, his mind clear and unimpeded. He felt an indescribable sense of exhilaration.

Unfortunately, he was currently in the Yang Realm, where powerful restrictions suppressed him, leaving him unable to immediately allocate points.

If he wanted to allocate points, he either had to wait for the Yang Realm to be unsealed or return to the Netherworld to do so.

But he was in no hurry.

As long as the Yang Realm remained sealed, he was absolutely safe.

Suddenly, Lu Chen looked again at a fragment of the Heaven's Secret Mirror to one side. His gaze narrowed slightly as a strange look surfaced in his eyes, and he began examining it closely.

At that moment.

He actually saw the Star Chain beyond the domain trembling, its light surging. A vast expanse of purple radiance swept in from afar like a spill of purple ink, rapidly corroding a hole through the very center of the Star Chain.

Then he saw, beyond the Star Chain.

A spacious Jade Boat slowly sailed in from outside the Star Chain, exuding wave after wave of vast, terrifying pressure.

Two familiar figures stood atop that Jade Boat.

He had seen them both before in the Netherworld.

One was the Sword Marquis!

The other was a certain Divine King whose strength shook the heavens.

Their expressions were icy, and they stood motionless upon the Jade Boat like lofty sovereigns. Their auras were boundless and majestic, while the repulsion from the Star Chain in every direction seemed to have vanished entirely.

Allowing their Jade Boat to slowly pass through its center.

And that was not all.

Behind the Jade Boat, Lu Chen saw an even stranger sight.

It was a purple treasure mirror, casting out dense violet light. It was precisely this violet light that was corroding the Star Chain.

Moreover, this layer of violet radiance projected downward and actually fell directly into this world.

Alarmed and bewildered, Lu Chen flashed away and vanished from the room in an instant.

The next moment.

His body had already appeared in the distant outside world.

This was Central Province.

Vast swathes of violet light descended from the heavens, shining over the mountains and rivers. The entire mountain range roared and rumbled, the heavens and earth overturning as countless runes and laws burned.

The restrictions that had originally belonged to this place were actually vanishing at a rapid pace.

One mysterious, vast mountain range after another emerged as though unfolding from a fold, appearing throughout the area illuminated by the violet light.

The tremendous commotion shocked countless people in all directions.

Miao Wu Fa, Miao Xuanji, Li Wangshu, Dugu Wudi, and the others all rushed out at once.

"Lu Chen, what is going on? Is the Yang Realm about to be unsealed?"

Li Wangshu was greatly startled.

Even the true dragon Qiqi followed them over, its huge eyes blinking as it watched the violent scene unfolding before it in wonder.

"The suppression between heaven and earth seems to be weakening. It's about to disappear."

Qiqi said.

"That's right. In the area illuminated by this violet light, the restrictions are weakening."

Miao Wu Fa said in shock.

"Someone is crossing realms. They're about to descend."

Lu Chen stared at the dramatic changes before him and looked toward the high sky, muttering to himself.

"What? Someone is crossing realms? Is the Yang Realm really about to be unsealed?"

Li Wangshu was shaken.

"I don't know. But the region covered by this violet light is about to be unsealed."

Lu Chen narrowed his eyes. "And whoever is crossing realms possesses extraordinary strength. It's a Divine King!"

"A Divine King?"

Everyone present changed expression and sucked in cold breaths.

Back in the Netherworld, they had already witnessed just how terrifying a Divine King was. That kind of power was boundless, blotting out the sky and covering the earth, beyond every phenomenon, beyond all logic—something they simply could not approach.

The Netherworld had been forcibly torn open by a Divine King's overwhelming strength back then, its restrictions violently undone.

And now, they were setting their sights on the Yang Realm again!

"This is bad. If a Divine King descends, how are we supposed to contend with them?"

Dugu Wudi's face was full of shock. "Little Chen, go hide in the Netherworld at once. As long as you conceal your body, they will never be able to find you!"

"No need!"

Lu Chen shook his head, divine light flickering in his eyes. "Their descent comes at just the right time. I was planning to test my own strength as well!"

"You're going to make a move against Divine Kings?"

Li Wangshu, Miao Wu Fa, and the others all looked at Lu Chen, their eyes wide with disbelief.

Lu Chen's expression remained calm, betraying no hint of nervousness. "Divine Kings aren't immortal and indestructible either. So long as one's power reaches the ultimate limit, even Divine Kings will bleed and be wounded."

"Lu Chen, you'd better think this through. Those are Divine Kings!"

Li Wangshu emphasized once more.

"I know. I've thought it through very clearly."

Lu Chen narrowed his eyes as he looked at the purple radiance shining high in the sky. His robes fluttered, yet his heart was as still as an ancient well. "They're coming down. Leave this place first. Once the battle begins, you may be caught in it."

"Xiao Chen, don't force yourself."

Dugu Wudi warned him again.

"I know."

Lu Chen nodded lightly and said no more.

Everyone's expressions shifted. They did not linger any longer, immediately withdrawing and swiftly moving away from the region bathed in purple light.

The area covered by the purple radiance was vast beyond measure, spanning several thousand li in every direction, and the changes within it were still continuing.

One Divine Mountain after another trembled, rumbling as they continuously emerged.

Waterfalls flew forth from the Divine Mountains, while spiritual mushrooms sprouted across them.

Great amounts of Spirit Energy spread out from these Divine Mountains, rolling and surging as they filled all directions.

At last, Lu Chen turned his gaze to the panel before him.

"Merit Points, add cultivation!"

He silently recited in his heart.

Within the area illuminated by purple light, the restrictions of heaven and earth had vanished. There was no suppression of any kind.

He could break through as he pleased.

Ding! You have consumed 6 million Merit Points. You have made rapid progress within the sixth level of the True God realm and gained an even deeper understanding once more. Through your unremitting efforts and full-force cultivation, your realm has finally begun to break through again. Congratulations, you have reached the seventh level of the True God realm!

Your next breakthrough requires 650 Merit Points!

Boom!

Waves of powerful aura burst forth from his body, surging endlessly like divine fire blazing through his limbs and bones, bringing wave after wave of deep, formidable power.

His face remained calm. Resting while awaiting the exhausted enemy, he quietly waited below.

Across several thousand li, countless people were greatly alarmed.

Whether Jianghu folk or ordinary residents, all of them trembled with fear, utterly terrified.

They thought the heavens had sprung a leak.

Countless terrified cries spread through the surroundings.

The region beyond the domain.

At this moment, the glowing Jade Boat finally slowly passed through that dazzling Star Chain.

The two figures aboard the Jade Boat both revealed broad smiles as they turned back to look.

"The Wuji Divine King's supreme treasure truly is formidable. It actually pierced through the Star Chain and safely brought us across!"

Yun Potian said with a light laugh.

"Yes. Wherever the purple light shines, it seems that all restrictions and runes are dissipating. This means that a vast region below will also be unsealed, and our strength will no longer be affected in any way."

Sword Marquis said with a smile.

"I'm truly looking forward to seeing what expression that little insect will have when he sees us later."

Yun Potian said indifferently.

"That little insect destroyed my avatar, yet he still dared to leap about before us time and again. He deserves to die!"

Sword Marquis said flatly, "Senior Yun, once we descend, please leave that little insect to me."

"Gladly!"

Yun Potian replied with a smile.

For the other party to make two Divine Kings descend personally, even dying would be enough for him to take pride in.

Although Sword Marquis was not yet a true Divine King, given his talent, stepping into the Divine King realm was only a matter of time. With his background and aptitude, Yun Potian could regard him as an equal.

"We're about to descend!"

A thread of cruel amusement appeared on Sword Marquis's face. "I can already see it—the land under the purple radiance is being unsealed. Those hidden ancient Divine Mountains are beginning to emerge one by one. There may well be supreme opportunities hidden beneath these mountains as well."

The two wore cold expressions as they piloted the Jade Boat rapidly downward.

At last!

They began passing through the atmosphere, the entire Jade Boat shrouded in a dazzling radiance, like a blazing sun, drawing cries of shock from countless residents below.

"Heavens, look!"

"The sun is falling!"

"Ah, my eyes! My eyes have gone blind!"

"Don't look..."

Boom!

The Jade Boat hovered several hundred meters above the ground and finally came to a stop.

Two figures stood atop the Jade Boat, their expressions calm, their bearing peerless. Waves of terrifyingly powerful Divine King pressure emanated from them, their radiance blazing, shaking heaven and earth.

The region spanning several thousand li trembled and roared. Countless mountains and ravines seemed to quiver because of their presence.

It was as though they were the true masters of heaven and earth.

Mind you, this did not mean the two of them could only affect an area of several thousand li.

Rather, only this area of several thousand li had been unsealed at present.

Beyond those several thousand li, powerful restrictions and laws still held everything down.

The moment the two men's aura entered those places, it would swiftly dissipate and vanish without a trace.

"Divine it. Let me see where that worm is!"

Yun Potian spoke indifferently, beginning to calculate with his fingers.

Even if the other party was hiding beyond several thousand li, he had methods to strike across the void and kill him with a single blow.

This was a Divine King.

A thousand methods, ten thousand divine abilities!

To a Divine King, ninety percent of the regions between heaven and earth were accessible.

"While you're at it, divine this person's friends and old acquaintances as well."

Sword Marquis revealed a cold smile. "I want him to watch helplessly as his friends and old acquaintances die one by one. Better yet, before he dies, let him experience what true despair is!"

As the words fell, his expression suddenly changed slightly, and he swept his gaze sharply forward.

As if he could not believe his own eyes.

Right in front of them.

Lu Chen had actually appeared of his own accord. Dressed in black robes, with a handsome, refined face and loose black hair, he radiated an absolute composure as he strode toward them.

There was not the slightest sign of nervousness.

Nor was there even a trace of fear.

That man actually dared to show himself voluntarily?

"Bold!"

Sword Marquis narrowed his eyes, cold light bursting forth.

"Interesting!"

Yun Potian smiled as well. He stopped his divination and said, "He actually came out on his own. That truly saves me some trouble."

A smile covered his face as he gently shook his head.

He truly did not know whether Lu Chen was bold or simply ignorant.

Knowing that the two of them had descended, he still dared to show himself.

"Sword Marquis, you do it!"

Yun Potian smiled.

A cruel gleam appeared on Sword Marquis's face as he looked toward Lu Chen. He slowly stepped down from the Jade Boat, treading through the air, and said, "Worm, you truly have exceeded my expectations."

"Worm?"

Lu Chen spoke indifferently as he walked forward. "Are you calling yourself that? In my eyes, you are not even worthy of being compared to a worm. At least a worm has a trump card that makes people wary. What about you? What kind of thing are you?"

"Impudence!"

Sword Marquis suddenly roared, his voice deafening.

Rumble!

The pressure of a peak Divine King erupted, its aura surging and shaking the region spanning several thousand li violently, making it rumble as though heaven and earth had overturned, as though the cosmos were being born anew.

Countless streaks of divine light exploded in all directions.

Some innocent residents and Jianghu heroes instantly burst apart, dying on the spot.

The region spanning several thousand li seemed to burst into flames all at once.

Such was the might of a Divine King!

The might of a Divine King could not be challenged!

Though Sword Marquis was not a true Divine King!

He wielded a secret treasure, and his strength rivaled that of a Divine King.

If this world had not been sealed, a single roar from him could have killed nearly half the people in the world on the spot.

A chill flashed through Lu Chen's eyes. Staring at those innocent people who had died miserably, he said coldly, "Sword Marquis, I'll make you understand what regret is!"

"Just you?"

Sword Marquis looked cold and utterly disdainful.

The moment his words fell.

His pupils suddenly contracted as he sensed an incomparably terrifying crisis.

It was as though some primordial beast had come charging at him, making every hair on his body stand on end and goosebumps erupt all over him.

Lu Chen's figure had suddenly appeared right in front of him.

He was simply too fast!

So fast that he could not react at all!

Lu Chen did not even draw his sword. At his level, every movement accorded with the supreme principles of the sword; fists, kicks, and palm strikes could all transform into peerless sword qi.

He directly employed the simplest, most overbearing style of attack, smashing a fist viciously toward Sword Marquis's face. The terrifying aura sent stabbing pain through Sword Marquis's entire face.

At the critical moment, he hurriedly bent both arms before him.

BOOM!

The sound exploded with terrifying force.

It was like two dazzling meteors colliding together. An overwhelming, world-shaking aura erupted between the two, boundless power surging into the heavens. Even Yun Potian, the other Divine King, changed expression in alarm.

BOOM!

With that single punch, Sword Marquis's two arms snapped on the spot. He let out a miserable scream, his entire body sent flying dozens of miles like a straw man by Lu Chen's punch. His body burned as countless sword qi wrapped around him, and with a bang, he crashed brutally into a Divine Mountain dozens of miles away, shattering it on the spot.

Wave after wave of powerful, terrifying aura emanated from Lu Chen.

Wild!

Fierce!

Unyieldingly mighty!

Like a flood.

"Sword Marquis, if I say you're trash, then you're trash. No matter when, you'll always be trash!"

Lu Chen's tone was icy. His robes fluttered, and his entire body seemed to brim with endless power. His gaze turned toward the other Divine King as he said coldly, "And you—you're trash too. You had a good time chasing me through the Netherworld, didn't you? I hope you can keep enjoying yourself next!"

BOOM!

He began striding toward Yun Potian. Under Tenfold Combat Power, the force throughout his body was terrifying, vast and boundless, making the entire world resonate.

Countless streams of sword qi revolved around his body.

Great Sun Sword Qi, Star Sword Qi, Space-Time Sword Qi... all kinds of power intertwined, setting him off like a supreme divine lord!

"How is this possible?"

Yun Potian was shocked to the core.

Lu Chen actually possessed Divine King-level combat power as well!

Impossible!

Back in the Netherworld, he clearly had not reached this level yet!

If he had reached this level long ago, why had he run in the Netherworld?

But if he had only just reached it, that was even more impossible!

Who could break through so quickly?