Li Chen’s sword was pointed at Bai Mingjie’s throat, only three centimeters away from piercing it.
Bai Mingjie was completely stunned.
Everyone else was also in shock.
What just happened?
How did he lose in a single move?
And it was Bai Mingjie who lost.
The Golden Core Realm elder nearby looked utterly incredulous. He hadn’t even seen how Li Chen attacked. In a flash, the sword’s edge was already at Bai Mingjie’s throat.
The scene fell completely silent.
Everyone stared at Li Chen in astonishment.
“So strong! Who is this guy? He’s incredible—one sword strike and the opponent didn’t even dare to move.”
“My god! If that sword had been three centimeters longer, it would’ve pierced his throat. The speed was insane.”
“I didn’t even see how he attacked. Just a flash of sword light, and then it was over.”
“Who is this amazing Senior Brother?”
Up in the sky, divine senses intertwined, exchanging thoughts—many of them surprised.
Vice Sect Master Li Tian’ao was the first to speak: “Hmm? This kid is impressive! He defeated his opponent in a single move. A real talent. Don’t fight me for this—he’s going to be my disciple.”
Vice Sect Master Long Chenghong coughed. “This boy and I are fated…”
Vice Sect Master Tang Long retorted, “Nonsense! You say that every time. I still don’t have a personal disciple—this kid is mine. If anyone tries to snatch him from me, I’ll fight them for it!”
Li Chen sheathed his sword. “Admit defeat?”
Bai Mingjie looked at him, confused. “H-How did you strike?”
“Just like that.”
Bai Mingjie was speechless. Just like that?
He hadn’t even seen Li Chen’s movement. All he saw was a flash of sword light, and the next thing he knew, the tip was already at his throat. One more inch and it would’ve been fatal.
Such an eerie sword technique—he had never seen anything like it.
Bai Mingjie cupped his fists. “May I ask, Senior Brother… are you a Golden Core cultivator?”
“6th stage Foundation Establishment Realm.”
Bai Mingjie’s expression changed drastically. He himself was already at the 9th stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm—three levels higher—yet he couldn’t withstand even one move?
He couldn’t comprehend how this was possible.
“Senior Brother, let me give it a try!” said another White Bone Mountain disciple, flying onto the stage.
Bai Mingjie nodded and jumped off the platform. He wanted to see how Li Chen did it.
The challenger was another young man, around fifteen or sixteen years old. Li Chen said calmly, “Go ahead.”
Once, Li Chen had been at the Great Ascension Realm, a name feared across the five holy lands and ten demonic sects. Although his cultivation was gone, his combat experience remained.
To him, Foundation Establishment Realm disciples were no threat. Only Golden Core cultivators could challenge him.
“I am Han Wenfu. Please advise me, Senior Brother.”
“Li Chen.”
Han Wenfu shouted loudly and swung his blade at Li Chen with bold and open moves—but his posture was full of flaws, at least dozens of them.
Li Chen casually drew his sword. A flash of light.
The sword stopped at Han Wenfu’s throat.
One move.
Again, just one move.
Bai Mingjie was stunned. Was it really that fast?
How did he do it?
Zhang Ming also looked shocked. That speed was unreal!
A flash of sword light—and the opponent was defeated.
Han Wenfu stared at the silver blade in front of his neck. Cold sweat dripped down. If the sword had been an inch longer, he’d be dead. This chapter is updated first at novelping.com.
The Golden Core elder beside them was in disbelief. He started wondering: if that sword had been aimed at him, could he block it?
Just as everyone was confused…
Li Chen casually said, “If you’re not convinced, you can all come at me together.”
The Golden Core elder looked stunned.
All at once?
That would be more than ten disciples, all in the 8th and 9th stages of Foundation Establishment Realm.
“Unbelievable! He’s looking down on us!”
“Let’s go together! There’s no way he can beat all of us.”
“Yeah, he only has one sword—we’ve got dozens of blades. Let’s see how he handles that.”
“You said it! Don’t say we’re ganging up on you!”
The White Bone Mountain disciples were furious. They jumped onto the platform, swords drawn.
The Golden Core elder didn’t stop them. He wanted to see if this young man could really handle them. After all, he had already defeated the top genius of White Bone Mountain—Bai Mingjie—in one strike.
That was a huge boost for the Myriad Demons Sect’s reputation.
Once, Li Chen had fought an army of 100,000 heavenly demons alone and never flinched.
Why would he fear a group of Foundation Establishment disciples now?
Even Bai Mingjie jumped back on stage, blade drawn.
Facing more than ten opponents, Li Chen remained composed. He smiled. “Come at me together. Don’t waste my time challenging me one by one.”
Bai Mingjie attacked first. The other disciples followed, all striking at Li Chen.
Li Chen turned his wrist.
Sword light flashed, and suddenly…
Snow began to fall—goose-feather snowflakes drifting from the sky. Everyone stared in shock.
“Why is it snowing all of a sudden?”
“This isn’t snow—it’s true qi manifested as snow. It’s the Intent Realm!”
“Intent Realm! He’s comprehended an Intent Realm! My god, that Senior Brother has reached an incredibly high level!”
“Four Seasons Sword Art—this is the Four Seasons Sword Art!”
“No way… is it really that strong?”
“It’s not the sword technique that’s strong—it’s him.”
The Golden Core elder was stunned. He rubbed his eyes and looked again. Snow was falling. This was no illusion—this was sword intent materializing into reality. It was the result of reaching a profound realm in swordsmanship—true qi manifesting as environment.
This was the Intent Realm. The Intent Realm!
The elder was thrilled. He never expected this young disciple to be such a gifted master.
The snowflakes fell on Bai Mingjie and the others. Their bodies turned cold instantly.
It was as if they’d fallen into an ice cave.
Suddenly, a gust of frigid wind swept over them. They shivered uncontrollably.
Bai Mingjie was numb.
How are we supposed to fight this?!
This man had already comprehended the Intent Realm and elevated the Four Seasons Sword Art to its highest level. No one could match that.
Clang! Clang! Clang!…
Bai Mingjie’s long blade dropped to the ground. The other disciples did the same. The cold had overwhelmed them. Their bodies trembled, and they couldn’t even hold their weapons anymore.
It was as if they had been completely frozen.
Li Chen sheathed his sword and withdrew his true qi.
This dazzling display left everyone speechless.
Bai Mingjie looked utterly defeated. He picked up his blade from the ground and cupped his fists. “Thank you for showing mercy. I, Bai Mingjie, am convinced.”
The other disciples followed suit. “We are convinced.”
They truly meant it.
Comprehending an Intent Realm—that was the highest realm of swordsmanship.
The Golden Core elder was elated. “Excellent, truly excellent! You’re Li Chen, right? Your future is limitless. I must report this to the higher-ups.”
Everyone else was full of envy. The sect was now paying attention to him.
At that moment, three figures descended from the sky—all of them gazing at Li Chen.
The Golden Core elder immediately cupped his fists respectfully. “Greetings, Vice Sect Masters.”
The Foundation Establishment disciples all knelt down. “Greetings, Vice Sect Masters!”
Li Chen looked up at the three of them.
Vice Sect Master Li Tian’ao laughed heartily. “You must be Li Chen. I’m Li Tian’ao, one of the Vice Sect Masters of the Myriad Demons Sect. Are you willing to become my personal disciple?”
The other disciples looked on in envy.
A personal disciple?
Becoming the personal disciple of a Vice Sect Master—that was an enormous honor.
Long Chenghong coughed. “Li Chen, I too am a Vice Sect Master. If you join me, you’ll have access to pills, treasure artifacts—anything you want.”
Tang Long was furious. “Get lost, both of you! I saw this kid first. Li Chen, if you join me, I’ll give you whatever resources you want!”
Li Tian’ao grinned. “You dare fight me for a disciple? Fine—let’s duel. Whoever wins gets to be his master.”
“Bring it on! Who’s afraid of you?”
“Let’s go then!”
“Li Chen, wait for us. We’ll fight first and then decide who your master will be. I’m taking you for sure.”
The disciples watching were dumbfounded.
My god…
They were all Vice Sect Masters—yet they were arguing and fighting over taking Li Chen as their personal disciple!
To be chosen by even one Vice Sect Master was already a huge honor.
But now, three Vice Sect Masters were fighting over him!
That was the definition of soaring to greatness.
Everyone looked at Li Chen with envy.
To be personally selected by a Vice Sect Master… and now to have three of them fighting over him?
Li Chen cupped his fists politely. “Thank you all for the recognition, but I already have a master.”
The three of them froze, then laughed.
Who were they?
They were Vice Sect Masters. Aside from the Sect Master himself, no one could compete with them in taking a disciple.
Li Tian’ao said, “Kid, you’re honest. You say you already have a master, but don’t you realize? Without the guidance of a renowned master, your talent might be wasted.”
Long Chenghong nodded. “Was it a Golden Core Elder? Or Nascent Soul Elder? Or a Soul Formation Elder? I’m at the Body Integration Realm. They don’t have the qualifications to guide you.”
Tang Long thumped his chest. “Don’t worry. I’ll talk to your master. If he doesn’t agree, I’ll give him two slaps. Joining an unworthy master will only bury your talent.”
The three of them were filled with jealousy. Which Elder had managed to take in such a gifted disciple?
They had to recruit him.
Suddenly, a voice called from the sky—
“Brother, why are you here?”
Everyone looked up.
Dressed in white, Fu Yao flew down through the sky.