Assassination Attempt

Every 'ignition' absorbed a large amount of Star Energy. The Star Energy he absorbed during this period was equivalent to several days of normal absorption.

A large amount of Star Energy was absorbed by his body, continuously tempering his physique. This was why he was able to break through to the Body Tempering Third Layer so quickly.

At the Body Tempering stage, it took longer to break through each subsequent layer.

This was because the strength of the body had already been greatly increased by tempering with Star Energy in the earlier stages.

The difficulty of tempering the body would increase at this point, so the time consumed would naturally be longer.

Of course, the enhanced strength after breaking through would also be greater.

And during the stage where the Star Energy affinity was completely 'ignited' and then recovered and improved, the Star Energy Cultivation Method could still be practiced.

After several instances of burning out and then improving, Qin Chen could clearly feel that his Star Energy affinity had improved significantly.

If Star Energy had treated him like the son of an enemy before, now it was at least at the level of a stranger.

It wasn't overly intimate, but it wasn't overly repulsive either.

He could absorb Star Energy into his body with a little effort, unlike before when he had to forcibly drag 'them' into his body.

This was a huge improvement!

It was just that he didn't know the specific level of his Star Energy affinity now.

This would require a specialized Star Energy affinity detection instrument; he couldn't tell just by feeling.

Speaking of which, he had to criticize his system.

Look at other people's systems that could display their attribute panels, but his system was useless except for reversing side effects.

It had no extra functions at all.

"Gulp~"

Suddenly, a rumbling sound came from Qin Chen's stomach.

After regaining his senses, Qin Chen felt a wave of hunger in his abdomen.

The Body Tempering Realm was the stage that required the most energy intake. Each breakthrough consumed a large amount of energy.

He hadn't felt anything when he was excited about breaking through to the Body Tempering Third Layer just now, but now that he had calmed down, he realized his stomach was incredibly hungry.

Qin Chen glanced at the time again, then slowly stood up, and without a word, walked towards the door.

Making food himself was impossible. Why do it himself when he could trouble others?

All he had to pay was some Star Coins.

A piece of cake!

Qin Chen walked out of the room, went downstairs, and walked in a direction he remembered.

He remembered that there was delicious Iron Fang Pig hock at that location!

Iron Fang Pigs were the most common ferocious beasts in the Falling Star Mountain Range, with strength ranging from Body Tempering Layer One to Body Tempering Third Layer.

Due to their strong reproductive ability, firm meat, and delicious taste, Iron Fang Pigs had become the most common food from ferocious beasts.

The place where Qin Chen lived was a very old and dilapidated residential area. There were almost no surveillance cameras along the way, and the lighting was very dim.

Not long after Qin Chen walked out, a person in a black robe appeared at the entrance of the residential area and glanced at Qin Chen's retreating figure from a distance.

Without a word, they stepped forward. Initially, they walked at a normal pace, but soon they quickened their pace, and finally started running, charging towards Qin Chen at extreme speed.

"Huh?!"

Qin Chen, who was leisurely walking forward, suddenly stopped. He felt a strong sense of danger from behind him.

All his muscles tensed instantly, and without hesitation, he immediately dodged to the side.

The next second after he dodged, an iron claw flashing with cold light appeared in his original position.

It carried a strong sound of breaking through the air.

If he had been even a little slower, he might have been seriously injured by now.

Qin Chen steadied himself and looked up. What met his eyes was a figure almost entirely hidden under a black robe.

The only exposed pair of eyes flickered with intense killing intent and a hidden excitement deep within.

"Body Tempering Fifth Layer!"

Qin Chen's face was extremely solemn. He stared intently at the person who had suddenly appeared and tried to kill him, and said in a cold voice:

"Who are you? You want to kill someone in the city? Aren't you afraid of the enforcers' sanctions?"

"If I kill you here, who will know it was me?"

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A sinister, gravelly voice came from under the black robe.

"If you have to blame someone, blame yourself, you little brat, for being too ruthless!"

"Ruthless?"

Qin Chen's eyes narrowed, then he seemed to recall something and stared at the person, asking:

"Who are you to He Yi?"

Although it was a question, the tone was incredibly firm.

This was because, in his memory, Qin Chen had only had conflict with He Yi so far.

"Dead men don't need to know so much!"

The black-robed man's voice fell again. Then, without any warning, his figure shot out rapidly, his iron claws striking fiercely towards Qin Chen.

"I've been waiting for you!"

Qin Chen's eyes chilled. He unleashed the perfected Flowing Clouds Chasing Moon Steps, his body seeming to transform into clouds and mist, making him impossible to see clearly, like a dream or an illusion.

!!!

The attacker, He Wu, felt a jolt of shock in his heart.

In the next moment, before he could react to anything, he felt a massive force slam into his abdomen.

A piercing pain surged through him, and He Wu's body was instantly sent flying backward. He bent in the air like a cooked shrimp.

The intense pain from his abdomen caused his body to convulse.

He flew a full dozen meters before crashing to the ground.

A mouthful of blood sprayed from his mouth, scattering on the ground.

He raised his head in disbelief.

"Body Tempering Third Layer? You only awakened a few days ago and you've already broken through to the Body Tempering Third Layer?"

He Wu's tone was filled with shock.

How long had it been since this year's students awakened?

Five days?

Five days to break through to the Body Tempering Third Layer?

Then what did his own breakthrough to the Body Tempering Fifth Layer over so many years count for?

Did it mean he was trash?

Fine! He wouldn't mention the breakthrough to Body Tempering Third Layer within five days. At least his realm was still higher than the opponent's.

But--

Why could someone at Body Tempering Third Layer heavily injure him, a Martial Artist at Body Tempering Fifth Layer, with a single move?

Were they not even going to pretend anymore?

Qin Chen's punch had left his stomach churning, and intense pain continued to radiate from his abdomen.

Not to mention He Wu, even Qin Chen himself was a little shocked.

He hadn't expected the Seven Injuries Fist at the perfected realm to have such power, heavily injuring a Body Tempering Fifth Layer opponent by crossing two realms with one punch.

As expected, Combat Skills with significant side effects were powerful.

Qin Chen slowly walked towards He Wu, his eyes filled with indifference, even flickering with a hint of killing intent.

He had clearly sensed the killing intent from the other party just now.

Since the other party wanted his life, he naturally wouldn't let him go.

As for how he would explain it if the enforcers found out later?

It was normal for someone to die accidentally during self-defense, right?

After all, there were two minor realms between him and He Wu. It was very reasonable that he couldn't hold back his strength in time, right?

He Wu struggled to stand up, gazing at Qin Chen, who was slowly approaching him, his eyes filled with gloom.

He had been heavily injured by Qin Chen's punch when he was at his peak. Now, he was even less likely to be Qin Chen's opponent.

A strange light flickered in He Wu's eyes. Suddenly, his gaze hardened, and he stared at Qin Chen, saying viciously:

"You forced me!!"