Extreme Spirit Chaos Technique

Sensing the terrifying Primordial Power erupting from Mu Chen, Zhang Lie was first taken aback. Then, recalling that he was in the middle of casting a Secret Technique—a legendary state of near-invincibility—he sneered, "You lowly ant. Trying to interrupt my Secret Technique? You’re a hundred years too early!"

Mu Chen chuckled. "Is that so? Then let me show you just how fast a hundred years can fly by! Thunder Flash!"

CRACKLE!

Following Mu Chen’s shout, the jet-black Arm Armor on his arm, which glinted with a metallic luster, was instantly enveloped in Primordial Power. At Mu Chen’s command, the Primordial Power surrounding the armor began to spin at high speed, forming a sharp drill over his right arm in the blink of an eye. At the same moment, purple light flared, and countless bolts of Purple Gold Thunder erupted from the drill’s tip, lancing toward Zhang Lie with unparalleled sharpness!

That was right! The weak point of this Holy Weapon Secret Technique’s barrier was not on the periphery, but right at its very center!

BZZZZZT!

Unexpectedly, when Mu Chen’s Flash Thunder Fist struck the barrier, it didn’t shatter immediately.

"Haha! You overestimate yourself!"

Seeing that Mu Chen hadn’t broken through, Zhang Lie roared with laughter. The Seal Technique he formed with his hands moved even faster, and he began to chant an incantation.

Mu Chen was unfazed, a slight smile on his face as his Primordial Power surged even more forcefully. He pushed his explosive power—already at the level of a Fourth-Ring Martial Venerable—even higher. To the onlookers, his strength seemed to be approaching that of a Five-Ring Martial Venerable. Just then, with a sharp CRACK, a small fissure appeared on the barrier in front of Zhang Lie. The appearance of this single crack, however, sent a wave of terror across Zhang Lie’s face. Because that was the first sign of the Secret Technique Barrier’s collapse!

Sure enough, as Mu Chen continued to press his attack, that single, tiny crack spread out from the point of impact. In an instant, a web of fissures covered the entire Secret Technique Barrier!

"Now! Break for me!"

SMASH!

Like a shattering mirror, the Secret Technique Barrier around Zhang Lie collapsed with a thunderous roar. The Spiral Elemental Power coating Mu Chen’s right arm dissipated at the same time, but his fist, still carrying peerless force, slammed heavily into Zhang Lie’s chest! He held nothing back in this strike. Mu Chen’s conviction was simple: ’If you want me dead, then I’ll make sure you die first!’

"Argh!"

CRACK!

Bones shattered. A thick spray of blood gushed from Zhang Lie’s mouth like a fountain. Taking the full brunt of the blow, at least four of his ribs were broken, and his Primordial Qi was severely damaged!

Moreover, under the impact of Mu Chen’s ferociously violent power, his slender body shot down like a falling star, turning into a dazzling meteor that plummeted from the sky. With a massive BOOM, he once again smashed through the floor of the huge platform, disappearing deep underground.

At the same time, the Secret Technique that had been activated by the Sacred Weapon suddenly dissipated in the sky! The crimson phenomenon vanished along with it!

"Is it over?" Yu Wen Tuo murmured, staring in shock at Mu Chen’s figure standing proudly in the Azure Sky. At that moment, his heart was a whirlwind of emotions. He shifted his gaze to Wan Xian’Er’s face, which was filled with a mixture of shock and pride, and forced a bitter smile. "Is this the man you’ve chosen? He’s ridiculously strong. Is he even human?"

"Is it really over?"

Gripping his Nether Fire Blade, Tuoba Rui asked Yu Wen Tuo with a look of utter disbelief. For a moment, Yu Wen Tuo didn’t know how to answer. It was like a dream. A Three-Ring Martial Venerable, in the middle of casting a Holy Weapon Secret Technique, had his Secret Technique Barrier shattered by a Fourth-Ring Martial Emperor, instantly interrupting the technique’s completion. If word of this got out, no one would believe it. And yet, it was true!

"What a kid!"

Even Wan Xianzhong couldn’t help but exclaim in silent admiration. ’He’s too strong! Just far too strong!’

However, before the excitement could fully register on his face, both Wan Xianlin and Cang Mei frowned. "No!" they said in unison. "It’s not over yet!"

Sure enough, just as the words left their mouths, the crimson sky that had just faded reappeared. What was more terrifying was that this time, the crimson hue was even more intense! It was a red more vivid than blood itself—a deep scarlet!

The black phantom that had dissipated with the crimson phenomenon was also reforming, becoming even more solid than before!

Wan Xianzhong was stunned and cried out, "How can this be?! Didn’t the Secret Technique completely collapse?"

"Heh heh heh heh! You ant! As long as I still have a breath left in me, this Secret Technique will not stop! Despair! Be afraid! You are dead!"

As if in answer to Wan Xianzhong’s question, a bloodcurdling laugh echoed from deep underground. Mu Chen’s brow furrowed. Activating his Ice Extreme Demon Pupils, he extended his right hand and formed a Sword Point with his fingers. With an upward lift, a deafening rumble sounded from beneath the platform. Then, before everyone’s eyes, a massive ice pillar shot toward the sky, hoisting a figure soaked almost entirely in blood. It was Zhang Lie!

Even the impact of the ice pillar failed to knock Zhang Lie unconscious. This time, a look of genuine surprise appeared on Mu Chen’s face. A purple-gold light flashed in his eyes as he pointed a finger to the heavens and roared, "Xuanming Three Fingers, Silent Extinction Finger!"

As soon as his voice fell, a ball of ethereal blue flame shot out from between his eyebrows, and Purple Thunder crackled at his fingertip. The vivid crimson sky instantly darkened, and an area crackling with lightning materialized out of thin air! This was the first time Mu Chen had used the Silent Extinction Finger. Just as the Profound Old Ghost had said, even though he hadn’t mastered the power of the Thunder Tribulation, the might of the attack, powered by the Purple Gold Thunder from the Ancient Lightning Kai Dragon, was no less formidable!

"Descend!"

RUMBLE—

Amidst the rolling thunder, a bolt of Purple Gold Thunder as thick as a bucket descended from the heavens. It shot past the eight Elders and struck Zhang Lie with pinpoint accuracy!

"AAAAAAGH!!"

The thunderbolt’s strike not only caused Zhang Lie’s suppressed injuries to flare up again, but it also inflicted severe burns. His hair, clothes, and even his skin were charred black, and his consciousness collapsed entirely!

But just as Mu Chen was about to breathe a sigh of relief, an incomparably ferocious killing intent—ten times stronger than before—erupted in an instant! Even Mu Chen felt his hair stand on end. He whirled around to see the five-hundred-meter-tall black phantom suddenly expand, surpassing a thousand meters in the blink of an eye.

"What is this?!"

"Heh... heh... Holy... Spear... Secret... Technique... Evil... Soul... Snatcher!"

Just as Mu Chen turned, an incredibly weak voice called out those six words. It was Zhang Lie. After crying out the name of the technique, he held his last breath, raised a trembling, charred hand, and pointed it toward Mu Chen.

After this final act, Zhang Lie at last fell completely unconscious. But the colossal black shadow in the sky, as if it had just received a command, vanished in an instant. When it reappeared, it was already in front of Mu Chen. It raised its enormous black scythe and let out a sharp, ghost-like shriek. The crimson phenomenon in the sky seemed to dissolve into streams of blood-red energy that rapidly converged on the black scythe!

In just a few moments, the black scythe was completely engulfed in a blood-red light. Mu Chen knew that the moment the scythe finished absorbing all the blood-red energy from the sky would be the moment the Secret Technique was unleashed!

"This is bad! We have to stop it!" Cang Mei roared. He was just about to act when Wan Xianlin stopped him. Not only that, but Wan Xianlin’s lips moved almost imperceptibly. Down on the platform, Elder An, who had been preparing to charge into the sky and destroy the black phantom, suddenly went still, his gaze falling on Mu Chen with a hint of surprise.

With a sigh, Mu Chen scratched his head in exasperation. "What a pain. To think a single Zhang Lie could actually push me this far."

As he spoke, Mu Chen shifted his gaze to Zhang Lie’s charred body and said calmly, "You really gave it your all. For that, you’ve earned my respect."

As he spoke, Mu Chen slowly raised his right arm. A dazzling silver light flashed from his bicep, and then, an ordinary-looking silver chain shot out from his hand with a crisp, metallic clatter. It hovered in mid-air, circling around him. It was the Shattered Star Lock Chain!

He gently stroked the chain’s surface and said apologetically, "Little Spirit, it looks like I’ll have to trouble you this time."

"Big Brother, please feel free to trouble Little Spirit as much as you want."

As soon as he finished speaking, an ethereal laugh echoed in his mind. The response left Mu Chen not knowing whether to laugh or cry. ’Still, for Little Spirit, dealing with this Holy Weapon Secret Technique shouldn’t be too difficult,’ he thought.

His train of thought broke as he suddenly raised the hand gripping the Shattered Star Lock Chain. Primordial Power of the Ice and Fire Dual Attribute instantly poured into the chain. In a flash, the ordinary-looking silver chain began to radiate an intense red and blue light. The section of chain circling Mu Chen shot outwards as its bladed tip rocketed toward the sky. Nine golden rings suddenly materialized along its length, their brilliant golden light illuminating the heavens!

The moment they saw those nine golden rings, Yu Wen Tuo, Tuoba Rui, Elder An, Cang Mei, Wan Xianlin, Wan Xianzhong, and the other five Elders all stared with wide eyes and gaping mouths. In absolute unison, they roared, "A Nine-Turn Immortal Soldier!!"