Becoming the Young Sect Master Just Like That?

"This... is another completely new combat technique!"

Du Bushi's heart jolted. "That last move was sheer overbearing brute force, but this one is frequency and cutting power taken to the extreme!

His mastery of combat techniques is actually this extensive?"

Lu Chen stood where he was, the wound along his severed left ribs writhing frantically.

His shattered bones reconnected within two or three breaths.

Beneath the golden light, new bones rapidly grew from his severed left leg.

In the blink of an eye, his wounds had healed completely, as though he had never been injured.

This scene utterly shattered the desperadoes' last psychological defenses.

"What healing-type Soul Bone? It was a lie... all lies!"

"He... he simply can't be killed!"

A Soul Elder dropped the short sword in his hand in terror, his voice trembling.

"Soul power consumption means nothing to him, injuries mean nothing to him, even severed limbs mean nothing to him... Are we fighting a monster?"

Fear spread through the crowd like a plague.

They realized that not only was Lu Chen not the slightest bit exhausted, he was growing braver the longer he fought.

Like a humanoid machine capable of learning rapidly and constantly evolving!

Fan Lü and Qian Kun exchanged a glance, each seeing unprecedented despair in the other's eyes.

They were willing to risk their lives for wealth, but they absolutely did not want to lose them at the hands of an unkillable freak.

"Run! Run!"

Someone shouted, and the twelve Soul Elders who had been surrounding him instantly scattered like birds and beasts.

They wished their parents had given them two extra legs, wanting only to get as far away as possible from this bloodstained golden demon.

In midair, Du Bushi watched the scene and could not help letting out a wild laugh that rang through the heavens.

"Hahahaha! Good! What an unkillable Lu Chen!"

His face was filled with the fervor of someone who had found a peerless treasure.

"As a Soul Scholar, he killed two Soul Elders and defeated more than ten Soul Elders...

Not only does he possess this Immortal Body, but his entire set of fist techniques brings combat skill to its utmost limit!

This kind of ruthless, life-risking spirit is exactly the successor I have been looking for!"

Vina let out a long breath.

As she looked at the youth below, covered in blood yet standing proudly, an inexplicable feeling stirred in her heart.

"So this is... a true genius?"

On the street below.

Lu Chen moved his newly grown left arm and ignored the fleeing Soul Elders.

His gaze locked onto Fan Lü and Qian Kun, whose faces were pale and whose eyes were full of fear. He grinned, revealing a bright yet bloodthirsty smile.

"What? You don't want my Soul Tool Ring anymore?"

Fan Lü and Qian Kun's expressions changed drastically. They did not even dare leave behind a harsh word before turning and disappearing into the darkness.

Lu Chen did not pursue them.

With his current speed, he could manage passive defense.

But actively hunting down two Soul Elders was basically impossible.

"Looks like I need to obtain my first Soul Ring as soon as possible and increase my speed. Otherwise, even with fist techniques, I won't accomplish much.

It would be best if I could also develop long-range fist techniques."

Lu Chen pondered to himself.

In One-Punch World, Flowing Water Rock-Shattering Fist, Whirlwind Iron-Cleaving Fist, and Heartburst Liberation Fist were all close-combat fist techniques.

Even with breathing techniques enhancing them, they could not strike from afar.

Unless he could advance to Garou's self-created technique, Roaring Qi Sky-Cracking Fist.

Only then could he possess terrifying long-range attack power.

"But this kind of fist technique places extremely high demands on the body. I still need to increase my strength first."

Just as Lu Chen was thinking, a string of screams suddenly came from the distant darkness.

He looked up and vaguely saw Fan Lü and Qian Kun's bodies suddenly explode into a sky full of blood mist.

Then, Du Bushi's voice slowly carried over, calm in tone yet possessing an overbearing arrogance that looked down upon the world.

"A bunch of trash. You think you can run after provoking my disciple?"

In an instant, several powerful figures hidden in the surrounding darkness suddenly summoned their Martial Souls and fled into the distance in panic.

There were seven, even eight Soul Rings beneath their feet!

These were all experts from other sect forces in Heavenly Spirit City.

Du Bushi's words were both a warning and a deterrent.

The corners of Lu Chen's lips lifted slightly. "So this is what it feels like to have backing? Not bad."

Setting aside his thoughts, he quickly ran toward the Body Sect's residence.

Although Du Bushi's words just now had already established his identity as a disciple.

Lu Chen had his own principles.

Once he chose a goal, he would go all out to achieve it.

That was his martial way.

The rest of the journey was smooth. After Du Bushi's roar, no one dared appear on the streets again.

In the end, Lu Chen arrived before a large pharmacy in just half an incense stick's time.

The pharmacy had long since closed, and the surroundings were pitch-black.

"Little Chen!"

Tang Ya's voice suddenly rang out behind him.

Lu Chen turned around and saw Du Bushi and the others walking toward him.

"Big Sister Ya." Lu Chen replied with a smile.

"Congratulations, Junior Brother, on officially joining the Body Sect."

Vina smiled gently, her tone carrying sincere congratulations.

Lu Chen nodded. Looking at the beautiful and extraordinary young woman before him, he felt somewhat curious.

When they had met earlier, he had been focused solely on completing the test and had not learned much about her.

"She is Vina, the princess of our Heaven Soul Empire."

Jiang Yixi noticed Lu Chen's confusion and introduced herself with a smile. "My name is Jiang Yixi. Junior Brother, you are too strong. Please take care of me in the future."

Lu Chen's heart stirred.

So this was Vina!

In the original story, she had been a top genius with twin Martial Souls.

Her Body Martial Soul, the "Brain," in particular, possessed potential far beyond Huo Yuhao's Spirit Eyes.

She was a born spiritual-type Soul Master.

Paired with the healing-type Snow Lotus Martial Soul, she absolutely had the aptitude to challenge the Limit Douluo realm!

Unfortunately, the Heaven Soul Empire was later destroyed by the Sun Moon Empire, and her ending had not been a good one.

"Junior Brother, we're family from now on!

If there is ever anything you need me, Chen Lü, to do, just say the word!"

Chen Lü suddenly stepped forward, wearing a flattering smile.

Lu Chen smiled in response. "Then I'll have to rely on Senior Brother's guidance in the future."

He was also familiar with Jiang Yixi and Chen Lü. They were the respective possessors of the Body Martial Souls "Hands" and "Lower Legs."

Both were geniuses who had performed brilliantly in the Continental Soul Master Tournament.

"You little brat, you called me Master so warmly before. Why have you gone mute now that you see me?" Du Bushi teased with a smile.

Lu Chen froze briefly, then looked at Du Bushi, his expression turning incomparably solemn.

He respectfully bowed. "This disciple, Lu Chen, greets Master!"

"Haha, good!" Du Bushi grinned broadly.

Their master-disciple relationship was now officially confirmed.

Then Du Bushi's smile faded, and he said gravely, "This test was never truly about establishing the master-disciple relationship.

From the moment you released your Body Martial Soul in the Soul Arena, you were already my disciple. No one can take you away!"

His words were exceptionally resolute.

"My true purpose was to test whether you possessed the courage to press forward without hesitation.

Only someone like that can lead the Body Sect to greater heights."

Du Bushi paused, his tone full of praise. "But your talent far exceeded my expectations!

Not only are you calm and composed, decisive in killing, but your talent in martial arts is simply monstrous!"

After receiving Du Bushi's string of praise, even Lu Chen scratched his head awkwardly and said, somewhat embarrassed.

"Uh, Master, what exactly are you trying to say?"

"Don't interrupt, brat. Listen until I finish!"

Du Bushi glared at him, then patted his head. "Where was I? Forget it, no more beating around the bush.

Tomorrow, you will return to the sect with me. I will pass the position of next sect master to you!"

"What?!"

The moment he said this, everyone was instantly shocked.

According to the rules, selecting the next generation's sect master required multiple examinations and the joint evaluation of the sect elders.

Yet the sect master had been so decisive, directly announcing the result.

And the person chosen was someone he had known for less than half a day, someone who had not even visited the Body Sect!

Chen Lü and Jiang Yixi looked at Lu Chen with eyes full of envy.

The position of sect master had always been their dream.

But envy was envy; they sincerely acknowledged Lu Chen's strength as well.

He was too strong, practically a freak!

Tang Ya secretly rejoiced at the side. As expected, Little Chen is the best!

Lu Chen was stunned as well. He had not expected Du Bushi to be so straightforward.

Then he grinned, his eyes filled with confidence.

"Master, rest assured. Your disciple will certainly make the Body Sect flourish and turn it into the strongest sect on the entire continent!"

"Haha, good! Ambitious!"

Du Bushi laughed heartily, extremely satisfied with Lu Chen's response.

"After we return, I will personally help you find your first Soul Ring."