Wang Yan's Explosive Power

Nine Camp.

Ding Chen and the others returned to the camp with the deceased cook soldiers and the seriously injured. They encountered Chen Quanwu and his group at the front camp.

"Halt!"

Chen Quanwu shouted coldly.

Ding Chen, Wang Yan, and the others stopped in their tracks.

"Captain Chen, is there something you need?" Ding Chen asked with a frown.

"Where is that scoundrel Chen Xian? He's dead, isn't he?" Chen Quanwu swept his gaze over them coldly. Not seeing Chen Xian, he asked with a cold tone.

Ding Chen furrowed his brows and said, "Lieutenant Chen is brave and resourceful, and he led us to defeat the demons. How could he possibly die in battle!"

"Hahaha...!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Quanwu threw his head back and laughed mockingly.

"Listen to yourselves, brave and resourceful? So many cook soldiers died, where was his bravery and resourcefulness? Did he talk back to his superiors, beat his superiors, or threaten his superiors?"

By the end of his speech, Chen Quanwu glared at Ding Chen.

A group of Demon Slayer Soldiers behind him sneered.

"The one named Ding, our Captain has already reported Chen Xian. He'd better wait to be punished," a Lieutenant said to Ding Chen with a cold sneer.

Everyone clamored, "He must be dismissed from his post and given three hundred military strokes."

Ding Chen suppressed his anger and remained silent.

Wang Yan, however, was so angry he clenched his fists, wanting to act, but Ding Chen held him back.

Chen Quanwu was in the Jade Sea Realm, and the three Lieutenants beside him were at least at the late stage of the Surging Origin Realm.

Wang Yan, like him, had only just entered the Surging Origin Realm, being in the stage of condensing acupoints. He was no match for Chen Quanwu and his men. Acting impulsively would only lead to him being beaten.

"Oh, the red-faced one, you want to learn from Chen Xian and hit this Captain, don't you?" Chen Quanwu placed his hands on his hips and stared at Wang Yan, his face full of disdain.

The Lieutenant who had spoken earlier stepped forward and kicked Wang Yan: "You dog, what right do you have to act tough in front of the Captain? You're not convinced, are you? Come on, I'll spar with you!"

Wang Yan could no longer tolerate it. He pushed Ding Chen aside and roared at the Lieutenant, "Bastard, if you want to spar, let's spar! Do you think I'm afraid of you!"

Bang!

As soon as he charged forward, he was kicked by the Lieutenant, flying over ten meters away.

Wang Yan flipped over and got up, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, and charged at the Lieutenant again.

He knew his own strength wasn't a match for that Lieutenant.

Therefore, he had to get close to fight the latter, otherwise, he would suffer greatly.

The Lieutenant sneered. He understood Wang Yan's intention – to grapple with him.

Immediately, he kicked Wang Yan's thigh with a powerful force, his Origin Energy swirling around his palm. If it hit Wang Yan, his leg bone would surely break.

At the critical moment, Wang Yan's eyes suddenly turned crimson, tinged with gold. A flash of golden light appeared, increasing his explosive power by more than five times. In an instant, he tackled the Lieutenant to the ground.

The Lieutenant was also stunned. His kick missed, and his knee only hit Wang Yan's waist, causing insufficient damage.

Bang bang bang...!

Wang Yan grabbed the Lieutenant's waist and rolled away, taking the opportunity to throw punches. Although the damage to the Lieutenant was not significant, it at least made the latter flustered and in a sorry state.

Wang Yan spat out blood from the blows he took, and the Lieutenant's face was also bruised and swollen.

"Enough!"

Chen Quanwu glanced around, afraid that Pei Menglong would discover this scene. His eyes flashed coldly, signaling the Lieutenant to stop.

"Pah!"

The Lieutenant flipped over and spat at Wang Yan.

Wang Yan got up and spat out a mouthful of bloody phlegm.

"Still not convinced?" The Lieutenant clenched his fists. Although he had been suppressing Wang Yan, he was also bruised and swollen after falling to the ground, feeling greatly humiliated.

Wang Yan had calmed down considerably now. He snorted coldly and didn't reply.

Chen Quanwu's eyes flickered with coldness. He glanced at Ding Chen and said, "Tell Chen Xian to get back here to General Sun's tent!"

Ding Chen did not respond. He called Wang Yan and the others and left.

Head Chef Army Camp.

After Li Sheng heard Liao Zipeng's report, he was very surprised: "The battle last night was fierce. Even Jade Sea Realm experts like Chen Quanwu were seriously injured. How is it that Ding Chen is still alive?"

Liao Zipeng nodded: "Ding Chen was injured, but not seriously. His few good brothers are also alive. Of the other cook soldiers, one hundred and thirty-nine died, and fifty-three were seriously injured. Among them, twenty-seven will be unable to fight even if they recover."

The battle was indeed fierce, but Ding Chen's survival made Li Sheng extremely displeased.

Wang Pei said coldly, "What is Ding Chen's strength?"

Liao Zipeng pondered for a moment and replied, "Reporting to Young Master Wang, he should be in the stage of condensing acupoints."

"Hmph!"

Wang Pei let out a cold scoff. He hadn't expected that useless prince to reach the stage of condensing acupoints. He had truly underestimated him.

Exchanging a glance with Li Sheng, Wang Pei said no more.

Li Sheng frowned and asked, "Where's Chen Xian? Is he dead?"

Liao Zipeng replied, "He's not dead. He's still resisting the demon assault in front of Seven Mile Peak."

Li Sheng nodded in his mind and said, "When he returns, tell him to come see this young master immediately."

"Yes, Young Master!"

Liao Zipeng cupped his hands and slowly withdrew from the tent.

The three sat in the tent, with Li Sheng and Wang Pei looking particularly grim.

Last night, tens of thousands of demons had attacked Blood River Forest. Six thousand Demon Slayer Soldiers were deployed, along with three hundred cooks.

Early this morning, Liu Dingchun reported the situation. Nearly two thousand of the six thousand Demon Slayer Soldiers had fallen, but surprisingly, the cooks had not been wiped out. This had astonished them.

If the demons increased their forces today, their Head Chef Army might have to go to the battlefield to resist as well.

Of course, even if they went to the battlefield, they wouldn't be charging into the fray.

They were just concerned about Ding Chen. It was truly remarkable that he was still alive.

Seven Mile Peak.

Chen Xian sat cross-legged on a stone slab at the foot of the mountain.

He had used 30,000 experience points to upgrade the Ox Demon Golden Flame Technique to the Ox Demon Body Refinement Technique. He didn't know if he could upgrade it further.

According to Pei Menglong, the Ox Demon Body Refinement Technique was a mid-grade cultivation method, with its cultivation limit being the Soaring Realm.

He planned to use the Ox Demon Body Refinement Technique to break through to the Soaring Realm.

As for the Vajra Dragon Elephant Art, there was no rush. Pei Menglong had said that it was a difficult technique to cultivate. He had only possessed the technique for three days, so even if he managed to get a basic grasp of it, it would likely arouse Pei Menglong's suspicion.

It wouldn't be too late to add some basic proficiency in two or three months.

[Experience: 229280 points]

Chen Xian glanced at his status panel and began to upgrade the Ox Demon Body Refinement Technique.

[After five thousand months of day and night arduous cultivation, your Ox Demon Body Refinement Technique has not yet entered the initial stage. Your vital energy is scorching hot like a spring, and your attempt to break through to the Soaring Realm has failed.]

[After ten thousand months of day and night arduous cultivation, your Ox Demon Body Refinement Technique has entered the initial stage...]

Scenes flickered through Chen Xian's mind. Time passed like a fleeting white steed. One scene represented one month. The three-dimensional transparent figure flickered incessantly, cultivating, never stopping.

Finally, upon reaching 30,000 experience points, the Ox Demon Body Refinement Technique reached Minor Accomplishment. His cultivation realm also changed, entering the initial stage of the Soaring Realm.

[Martial Art: Ox Demon Body Refinement Technique (Minor Accomplishment)]

[Experience: 199280 points]

[Realm: Soaring Initial Stage]

[Lifespan: 240 years]

Rumble!

The vital energy furnace in his Jade Sea instantly surged, growing to one meter tall, solidifying like a true furnace. Dark golden flame-like vital energy erupted from the furnace.

It inhaled spiritual energy and exhaled vital energy.

Around the furnace, vital energy surged, forming a strong vortex pool, with dark golden flames occasionally appearing and disappearing.

Not only that, but the condensed acupoint vortex also doubled in size. The speed at which it absorbed spiritual energy from heaven and earth and merged it with the essence and blood of his body increased rapidly, generating surging vital energy that coursed through his meridians, causing them to swell and ache from the impact.

Chen Xian's eyes snapped open. He suppressed the rolling vital energy in his Jade Sea, got up, and vanished from the stone slab.

"Huh! Where did Brother Xian go?"

A moment after Chen Xian disappeared, Xue Qishan noticed his absence.