Extreme Spirit Chaos Technique

’For someone to develop such a habit, it definitely didn’t happen in a single year.’ She didn’t even have to think to know how Mu Chen must have spent the past decade. She wanted to comfort him, to hold him, but she didn’t have the right to do so. All she could do was stand by the window, watching the back of the figure gazing at the night view...

You stand on the bridge enjoying the scenery,

While the sightseer on the balcony watches you.

The bright moon adorns your window,

While you adorn another’s dream.

"Huuu..."

An unknown amount of time passed. The night had gradually deepened. Mu Chen finally snapped out of his daze, let out a soft breath, and turned to leave the platform to rest in his room. But just then, an immense fluctuation of Primordial Power instantly tore through the space behind him. A powerfully-built, gray-haired old man with a sharp gaze suddenly stepped out of the rift!

The moment the old man appeared, he didn’t say a word. A large hand shot out, grabbing fiercely for Mu Chen.

Sensing a terrifying crisis from behind, he subconsciously activated Instantaneous Step. In a flash of lightning, Mu Chen’s figure abruptly vanished. At the very moment he disappeared, the giant palm passed straight through the afterimage he left behind. The afterimage shattered with a BANG!

"What terrifying Primordial Power!!"

Having just reappeared in a corner of the platform, the hair on Mu Chen’s arms stood on end. Cold sweat streamed down his back with a RUSH, drenching his white robes!

"Eh?" The old man’s terrifying strike had been dodged, and a look of surprise immediately appeared in his eyes. He then chuckled, "Hoh hoh... A little interesting. A mere Fourth-Ring Martial Emperor can actually dodge a strike from me. It seems it’s not so hard to understand how my good-for-nothing grandson lost to you."

"Grandson?" Mu Chen suppressed the fury in his heart. Clasping his fists respectfully, he said, "Senior, let’s talk this out. You and I have never met. Why would you try to take my life the moment you arrive?"

The old man sneered, in no hurry to strike again. He clasped his hands behind his back and said, "Never met? Hmph. Have you already forgotten what you’ve done so soon?"

Mu Chen had already guessed the general situation. This old man was likely the strongest expert of the Border City Zhou Family. From the power of that single strike, Mu Chen could already determine the old man’s Martial Arts Realm—he was definitely in the Saint Realm! ’But how on earth did he find me?’

"Xiao Chenzi." Suddenly, a familiar voice emerged in Mu Chen’s mind.

’Master?’ Mu Chen asked in his mind.

The Profound Old Ghost chuckled. ’He was probably able to find you because of the Spiritual Engraving on that Storage Ring.’

’Spiritual Engraving?’ Mu Chen was startled, then annoyed. ’This... I messed up. If I had just shattered that Spiritual Engraving back then, this wouldn’t be happening now.’

’With my current Martial Arts Realm, the most I can do is jump a tier to defeat a Two-Ring Martial Venerable. Against a lofty Saint like this, I can’t even muster the will to resist. What can I do? Do I really have to ask Chu Aoqing for help? But if I do...’

’Wouldn’t that be too humiliating?’

Just then, the Profound Old Ghost’s voice appeared again, speaking nonchalantly. ’A mere First-Ring Martial Saint dares to make trouble for my disciple? He really doesn’t take me seriously, does he? Perfect. I haven’t stretched my limbs in six or seven years. I’ll play with him a bit.’

Mu Chen froze, anxiously pleading, ’Master, please don’t! The opponent is a Saint! If you use too much of your power, you’ll fall into slumber again. I... I don’t want that to happen again.’

"..."

Hearing this, the Profound Old Ghost actually fell silent. Inside the Extreme Spirit Pearl, his expression gradually softened, growing warm. A strange light flickered in his eyes. After a long while, he finally spoke slowly, ’Silly boy. The reason I fell into slumber back then was, in the end, because you were too weak. I had to both release my power and expend most of my Soul Power to protect your body. That’s what caused the massive consumption and led to my slumber. But it’s different now. With your current physical strength, I can tell you for sure: dealing with this guy in front of you, your Master absolutely will not fall into slumber.’

Mu Chen asked disbelievingly, ’Really?’

The Profound Old Ghost replied irritably, ’Would your Master lie to you? I know my own condition. Just do as you please. As long as this old codger dares to make a move on you, I’ll let him know what it means to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing.’

With those words, Mu Chen’s tense mood finally calmed down. Not only that, but he was clearly aware of how powerful his Master was. Although he didn’t know the exact extent of that power, he was certain it was several times greater than the old geezer in front of him.

"Done?" Mu Chen feigned surprise and confusion, smiling bitterly. "Senior, I’ve done quite a few things along the way. I really don’t know which one you’re referring to."

"You don’t know? Heh heh. Perfect. You can go down below and think about it slowly!"

With those words, killing intent flared in Zhou Wangchen’s eyes. He formed a claw with his right hand and thrust it toward Mu Chen! Seeing that the attack was unavoidable, Mu Chen’s consciousness retreated within his Sea of Souls. In the same instant, the Profound Old Ghost took control of Mu Chen’s body.

But just then, an elegant purple figure suddenly blocked Mu Chen’s path. Immediately after, a Golden Sword Shield formed from coalesced golden leaves appeared before him with a CLANG. Zhou Wangchen’s ferocious hand scraped against the Golden Sword Shield with a SCREECH, sending countless sparks flying.

At the same time, an immense force erupted from the center of the Golden Shield, sending Zhou Wangchen flying backward with a THUD. He only stabilized himself dozens of meters away, staring at his palm with a baffled expression.

Due to this sudden turn of events, Mu Chen took control of his body again. He looked at the tall figure in front of him holding a golden giant sword and said, "Aoqing, why did you come out?"

Hearing him, Chu Aoqing glanced sideways at Mu Chen. She then swung down her giant sword, shattering the Golden Sword Shield in front of them and revealing them both. She glared at Zhou Wangchen and said, "Because I’m your personal bodyguard."

Mu Chen sounded a little helpless as he asked, "That Golden Sword Shield just now, was that a Combat Skill?"

Chu Aoqing stuck her tongue out slightly. "What Combat Skill? It’s just a life-saving Combat Skill my father attached to Tai’e. It can only be used three times, and that was the third time. Next, I’m afraid I’ll have to play my final trump card."

Mu Chen, of course, knew what Chu Aoqing’s final trump card was. But just as his Master had said, for a man to rely on a woman’s background was an incredibly shameful thing. Besides, he wasn’t truly at a dead end.

"That won’t be necessary."

Mu Chen pulled Chu Aoqing to his side and shook his head. "You don’t need to play your trump card. Do you remember something I said in the dining hall at Holy Tomb Mountain?"

Chu Aoqing was taken aback by his action and subconsciously asked, "What did you say?"

Mu Chen smiled. "A woman should stand behind her man."

As he spoke, Mu Chen’s solid back was already shielding Chu Aoqing. Zhou Wangchen had also recovered from his shock by now. He grinned and said, "I see. So it wasn’t just you who bullied my grandson. That’s fine too. I’ll just catch you both in one fell swoop."

Hearing this, Mu Chen gave a sly chuckle and said with narrowed eyes, "Is that so? Such impressive bravado. Aren’t you afraid your big words will come back to bite you? You’re just a First-Ring Martial Saint. Do you really think you’re invincible?"

Zhou Wangchen sneered, "Are you trying to provoke me?"

Mu Chen sneered back, "And you think you’re worthy of being provoked by me?"

Zhou Wangchen roared with laughter. "Congratulations. You’ve succeeded."

With that, Zhou Wangchen’s pupils instantly turned crimson. A red light flashed from his hands, and with a SHIING, ten Steel Claws emerged from the backs of his hands, fusing with his palms. In a flicker, his figure appeared directly in front of Mu Chen. He raised his Steel Claws, and a wave of a Saint Realm’s pressure and Primordial Power rushed forward. The mere force of the wind was enough to make Mu Chen’s skin sting!

’Master!’ Mu Chen yelled in his mind.

The thought had barely faded when the Profound Old Ghost chuckled, ’I’m here.’

Then, a gentle stream of Primordial Power spread out from within his body. The Profound Old Ghost’s white figure suddenly overlapped and merged with Mu Chen’s. In an instant, Mu Chen’s long, violet-red hair was replaced by an icy blue, and his bluish-purple Ice Extreme Demon Pupils transformed into deep purple Snake Pupils. Strange, eerie patterns extended from his eye sockets, and his entire aura underwent a world-shaking transformation.

However, as Mu Chen’s transformation was occurring, Zhou Wangchen’s attack had already arrived. The crimson Steel Claws, accompanied by claw-beams nearly ten meters long, swept straight for Mu Chen’s face. Yet, just as Zhou Wangchen thought his strike was a guaranteed kill, Mu Chen’s figure suddenly vanished. This time, there was no flash of lightning, no afterimage, not even any spatial fluctuation. It was as if he had evaporated into thin air, completely gone.

The next moment, to Zhou Wangchen’s dazed astonishment, Mu Chen’s figure appeared before him like a phantom. He raised his left arm and caught the incoming claws, effortlessly and completely neutralizing the fierce attack.

"Tch! Is that all the power you have? And you want to get revenge for that ant-like grandson of yours?"

Mu Chen was heard sneering as he raised his right hand and swung it, slapping Zhou Wangchen across the face with a dull THUD.

That’s right! It wasn’t a crisp SMACK! It felt more like being struck by a fist! Zhou Wangchen’s body shot backward like an arrow released from its bow!

The blow seemed heavy, but it actually wasn’t. The Profound Old Ghost had only intended to knock him back, because the fusion had not yet reached its peak!

"You!"

Zhou Wangchen clutched his face and pointed at Mu Chen, utterly stunned and filled with disbelief! It wasn’t just him; even the way Chu Aoqing looked at Mu Chen at this moment had become completely unfamiliar. She could be absolutely certain that she had never seen this version of Mu Chen before!

"You what? ’You beat the junior, so the senior shows up.’ And you think you’re in the right?" Mu Chen sneered, continuing, "What was that you said earlier? ’Catch us both in one fell swoop?’ Heh heh. I’d like to see you try!"

As his words fell, Mu Chen’s body shuddered, and an incomparably terrifying torrent of Primordial Power erupted from him...