Chapter 106 – Body Like a Furnace, Man Like a Mountain—One Punch Shatters the Evil Path's Core!

“The school is in trouble…”

Lu Chen looked at the dimmed School Protection Array surrounding Luocheng High School and the continuous ripples forming on the barrier, instantly realizing that something must have happened at the school.

Without any hesitation, he immediately dashed out of the Pedestrian Street at full speed.

Soon, he spotted Chen Fugui and others engaged in a fierce battle at the eastern school gate.

Chen Fugui was currently fighting against a teacher from Third High and a Black Lotus Sect missionary wearing a mask marked with the number ‘2’.

Other students were battling a group of Black Lotus Cultists clad in black robes.

In addition, a large number of Gnawing Fiend Rats were continuously gnawing at Luocheng High School’s School Protection Array, preventing it from closing.

And this was only the situation on the ground.

In the sky, Principal Meng Chuanping of No. 1 High was engaged in a magical duel with a figure wearing a rat mask.

Perhaps due to concerns about the battle affecting the teachers and students below, as well as the thousands of ordinary people who had taken refuge in the school, Meng Chuanping kept elevating the battlefield until he and the Golden Core Stage cultivator from the Black Lotus Sect reached above the clouds.

If not for Lu Chen’s extraordinary eyesight from his Azure Lotus Eyes, he wouldn’t have been able to see this situation.

‘Has a Golden Core Stage Demonic Path cultivator from the Black Lotus Sect already made a move…’

Watching the battle in the sky, Lu Chen inwardly gasped in surprise.

Although Meng Chuanping and Black Lotus Rat’s battlefield was a thousand meters high, the residual power of the two Golden Core Stage spells still faintly penetrated the thick clouds.

In the churning blood-red clouds, terrifying roars and shockwaves continuously emerged.

Fortunately, their battle was far enough from the ground. If it were any closer, just the aftermath of the fight might have destroyed most of Luocheng High School’s campus below.

Seeing Luocheng High School under full-scale assault by the Black Lotus Sect, Lu Chen immediately stopped hesitating and rushed at full speed toward the nearby Azure Dragon statue.

Because Chen Fugui, facing the joint attack of two Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators… wouldn’t last much longer.

“Old Chen, give up. You’re no match for us.”

Hearing his former colleague’s words, Chen Fugui directly cursed: “Bullshit! How could I possibly die at the hands of traitors like you!”

As he spoke, Chen Fugui took out a Flying Sword from his Storage Bag and immediately attacked the nearest ‘Missionary Number Two’.

Having been tricked once before, Missionary Number Two didn’t dare let the Flying Sword get too close and swiftly dodged.

Almost simultaneously as he avoided it, the Flying Sword instantly exploded.

Boom!

Although the explosion from the self-destructed Magical Artifact failed to harm Missionary Number Two, it killed or injured most of the Gnawing Fiend Rats around him.

Using Magical Artifacts as disposable weapons – this was why Chen Fugui, despite his average cultivation and ordinary spells, could still hold his own against two Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators.

That utterly extravagant combat style, throwing away Magical Artifacts like they were worthless, had caused Missionary Number Two and others considerable trouble.

It also made them understand for the first time that when someone is wealthy enough, money can indeed become part of their strength!Commonly known as… the power of money!

While Chen Fugui indeed lacked talent in cultivating immortality, he had the advantage of a wealthy father.

Money… was his second talent!

Faced with Chen Fugui’s bizarre combat style, Missionary Number Two couldn’t help but curse inwardly: “Using so many top-grade Magical Artifacts as consumables—does your family have so much money they don’t know where to spend it, Chen Fugui?”

To this, Chen Fugui retorted mockingly: “Isn’t money meant to be spent? Or is it just for looking at?”

“I, Chen Fugui, love throwing money around—what’s it to you!”

Hearing this, Missionary Number Two was at a loss for words.

Because, in a way, Chen Fugui’s words weren’t entirely unreasonable!

However, although Chen Fugui was decked out in treasures, his cultivation was only at the second layer of the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Just slightly better than Li Youquan, who was at the first layer of the Foundation Establishment Stage.

And Li Youquan’s cultivation level was undeniably the lowest among the teachers at Luocheng High School.

Thus, in terms of cultivation, Chen Fugui was unquestionably the second lowest.

So, facing Missionary Number Two, who was at the sixth layer of the Foundation Establishment Stage,

as well as the robust Third High teacher beside him, who resembled a bodybuilder and was at the third layer of the Foundation Establishment Stage,

Chen Fugui was gradually struggling to hold his ground.

It wasn’t that he was running out of Magical Artifacts, but rather that his Spiritual Power was insufficient.

After all, using so many Magical Artifacts still consumed a considerable amount of Spiritual Power.

Seeing that Chen Fugui seemed to be faltering, Missionary Number Two subtly signaled the Third High teacher with a glance.

The latter immediately understood and, ignoring Chen Fugui, charged straight toward the students who were battling ordinary Black Lotus Cultists and Gnawing Fiend Rats not far away.

Seeing this, Chen Fugui roared, “Don’t you dare harm my students!”

Chen Fugui opened his Storage Bag and hurled a Ruyi-shaped Magical Artifact toward the Third High teacher.

The Ruyi continuously enlarged, eventually transforming into a massive jade pillar five to six meters tall that came crashing down.

In response, the Third High teacher, or rather Preacher Number Seven, flashed a smug smile and quickly retreated.

Witnessing this, Chen Fugui immediately realized something was wrong.

This guy was only feigning an attack!

Sure enough, almost at the exact moment Chen Fugui threw the Ruyi artifact,

Missionary Number Two rushed to his side and thrust his spear toward Chen Fugui.

Bang!

Just as the black spear was about to strike Chen Fugui, his Lifesaving Artifact was triggered.

A Protective Barrier suddenly appeared around Chen Fugui, blocking Missionary Number Two’s lethal strike.

Although he failed to kill Chen Fugui with that spear thrust, Missionary Number Two didn’t stop there. Instead, he launched a relentless, storm-like assault.

Under his full-force attacks, Chen Fugui’s Protective Barrier didn’t last long and soon shattered.

And this was his last Lifesaving Artifact.

Staring at the black spear aimed at his head, Chen Fugui felt a wave of bitterness in his heart.

Even with so many expensive Magical Artifacts, his strength… still fell short in the end.

Bang!

Just as Chen Fugui thought he was doomed, a streak of Sword Qi sliced through the air and struck Missionary Number Two’s spear.

The Sword Qi was so sharp that it instantly knocked Missionary Number Two’s spear off course.

Seizing the opportunity, Chen Fugui immediately activated a new Protective Treasure.Witnessing this scene, Missionary Number Two, realizing he had missed his chance, immediately retreated to create distance between himself and Chen Fugui.

“Two against one. Your Black Lotus Sect truly enjoys ganging up on the weaker.”

Missionary Number Two turned to see a youth holding a black sword who had appeared unnoticed behind him and Preacher Number Seven. Surrounding the youth were numerous corpses of Gnawing Fiend Rats.

This guy had fought his way in from the outside!

While Missionary Number Two didn’t recognize him immediately, Preacher Number Seven did.

“Number Two, this youth is that young master from No. 1 High who has mastered Sword Intent.”

“Oh?”

Hearing that Lu Chen was that very young master, Missionary Number Two’s gaze toward him instantly grew intrigued.

Before their mission, their superiors had mentioned that the Holy Son at No. 1 High was a Sword Cultivator. Due to the Ancient Fiend Dao Seed, the Holy Son’s Sword Path talent would undoubtedly be exceptional. Thus, on their list, there were two individuals they absolutely had to bring back: Bian Shouyi and the Lu Chen before them. Their superiors believed the Holy Son was most likely one of these two.

Although they hadn’t encountered Bian Shouyi, they had found Lu Chen. While this might not necessarily be good news, it wasn’t bad either. After all, others might fear Lu Chen’s Sword Intent, but Missionary Number Two wasn’t afraid in the slightest. The ancient cultivation legacy he had received was the perfect counter to Sword Cultivators!

“Number Seven, you hold off Chen Fugui. I’ll handle Lu Chen.”

“Understood.”

Preacher Number Seven nodded and charged straight at Chen Fugui. He was more than happy to let Missionary Number Two deal with the troublesome Lu Chen.

Perhaps aware of Lu Chen’s prowess, Missionary Number Two decided not to hold back from the start. Even a lion must use full force to catch a rabbit!

Bang!

Missionary Number Two exploded into motion, his body becoming a blur as he closed in on Lu Chen. As he struck, Lu Chen immediately unleashed his Dragon Transformation Sword Intent.

An boundless dark Sword Intent domain instantly enveloped both him and Missionary Number Two. However, the usually unstoppable Flood Dragon Abyss had no effect on Missionary Number Two this time, allowing him to press forward unimpeded.

Clang!

Lu Chen’s Ink Dragon Sword collided with Missionary Number Two’s spear, and Lu Chen instantly felt the tremendous force transmitted through his blade. This opponent… was far more troublesome than he had anticipated.

Thinking this, Lu Chen fully activated his Azure Lotus Eyes, attempting to find flaws in Missionary Number Two’s defenses. But perhaps due to Missionary Number Two’s solid foundation or their significant cultivation gap, Lu Chen couldn’t detect any Lotus Marks on him in the short term.

Nevertheless, the enhanced vision from his Azure Lotus Eyes allowed him to perceive Missionary Number Two’s movements in slow motion. Thus, even though Missionary Number Two was considerably faster, Lu Chen could still react preemptively.

Clang! Clang! Clang!…

Within a few breaths, Lu Chen and Missionary Number Two had exchanged over a dozen blows. The constant clashes between spear and sword sent sparks flying with each impact.

But as they fought, Lu Chen suddenly caught a whiff of a strange fragrance.Upon closer inspection, he realized it was emanating from Missionary Number Two’s spear.

Poison, huh…

Thinking this, Lu Chen immediately activated ‘Divine Power: Body-Forging’ and ‘Divine Power: Purple Dawn Divine Fire’.

Soon, the toxins that had entered his body were directly refined by the Purple Dawn Divine Fire within him.

Not only did these toxins fail to cause him any harm,

they even restored a considerable amount of his Spiritual Power.

Moreover, Lu Chen had his in-game avatar frantically consuming Qi Gathering Pills.

This further accelerated his Spiritual Power recovery rate.

Taking medicine during combat—this was a skill every seasoned gamer must master!

Thus, although Lu Chen was only at the Qi Condensation Stage, his Spiritual Power consumption actually matched Missionary Number Two’s in their duel!

As for how Missionary Number Two was immune to his Sword Intent, Lu Chen quickly discerned the reason.

He had found this person peculiar from the start.

It was as if he weren’t human at all, but rather a cold machine.

Perhaps this very peculiarity was why he could disregard Lu Chen’s Sword Intent.

After all, without fear, his Sword Intent naturally had no effect.

“It seems you’ve discovered it…”

Perhaps aware that Lu Chen had uncovered his secret,

Missionary Number Two attacked while speaking expressionlessly, “The Mindless Observation Cultivation Method—this is one of the gifts I received from Buddha Mother.”

“It allows me to remain eternally focused in battle, with the only side effect… being the loss of all human emotions.”

“Others might find this side effect unacceptable, but for me, it’s yet another tremendous advantage!”

“Because without anger or fear, one can maximize their combat potential and naturally become immune to certain special Aura-based attacks!”

Missionary Number Two deflected Lu Chen’s Ink Dragon Sword with his spear tip, then thrust the shaft toward Lu Chen.

Suddenly, another sharp spear tip emerged from the shaft.

A double-ended spear?

Seeing this, Lu Chen reacted almost instinctively.

Using his leg as a sword… Righteous Sword Intent!

Boom!

Lu Chen kicked Missionary Number Two’s spear shaft.

The profound Righteous Sword Qi instantly severed the shaft in half.

The sweeping kick, with force comparable to a longsword, continued unabated toward Missionary Number Two’s head.

Whoosh!

With a sound of tearing air, Lu Chen’s leg sliced straight through Missionary Number Two’s neck.

But after retracting his leg and steadying himself, Lu Chen showed no joy—instead, he frowned at the headless Missionary Number Two.

“Useless. Ordinary slashing attacks are useless against me.”

Missionary Number Two’s headless body held its own head, wearing a mocking expression.

‘Lotus Roots Severed Yet Connected’—this is the second blessing Buddha Mother bestowed upon me.”

“It allows me to freely split my body, immune to all slashing attacks.”

“That’s why I said I fear Sword Cultivators the least.”

“Because your proud Swordsmanship… poses no threat to me whatsoever.”

“Now, not only can your Sword Intent not intimidate me, your sword strikes cannot harm me either.”

“Without these two advantages, how can a mere Qi Condensation Stage Sword Cultivator like you hope to defeat me?”

“Give up. You are no match for me.”Hearing this, Lu Chen seemed to truly resign himself to fate as he sheathed his Ink Dragon Sword.

Witnessing this scene, Missionary Number Two’s smile grew even more radiant.

Admittedly, due to the ‘Mindless Observation Cultivation Method,’ he had lost his original human emotions.

But that didn’t mean he couldn’t mimic those emotions.

He felt that at this moment, he ought to wear such a mocking smile.

Yet gradually, he sensed something amiss.

For though Lu Chen had sheathed his sword, Missionary Number Two felt an unprecedented sense of crisis.

He saw Lu Chen raise both fists, assuming a classic martial arts starting stance.

Moreover, Lu Chen’s body resembled a red-hot Alchemy Furnace, emitting vast plumes of white steam from all over.

Danger, danger, danger!

Looking at Lu Chen now, even without the capacity for fear, Missionary Number Two still felt an urge to flee.

This impulse wasn’t born of any human emotion, but rather a biological instinct for survival.

Lu Chen gazed at him, gathering strength while speaking calmly, “Though I consider myself a Sword Cultivator, I never said… I was only a Sword Cultivator.”

Fist Intent: Mountain Shaking!

Boom!

As Lu Chen threw his punch, Missionary Number Two immediately felt a terrifying pressure envelop his entire body. He stared in astonishment at Lu Chen.

Lu Chen’s form transformed into an illusory great mountain, carrying the might of a thousand peaks as it crashed toward him with overwhelming momentum.

Faced with this spectacle, Missionary Number Two found himself momentarily at a loss for how to respond.

While his ‘Special Divine Ability: Severed Lotus Connection’ made him impervious to any slashing attacks…

What if Lu Chen didn’t slash him, but simply crushed him with a mountain instead?

Boom!

Lu Chen’s fist struck Missionary Number Two’s abdomen, creating the impression that the missionary had been hit by an entire mountain.

Soon after, a series of dense bone-crunching sounds erupted throughout Missionary Number Two’s body.

His form was sent flying backward before crashing heavily to the ground, unable to rise again.

Enhanced by his Azure Lotus Eyes, Lu Chen clearly saw Missionary Number Two’s Dantian… shatter.

No matter how powerful his Divine Ability or how bizarre his techniques might be…

Without the support of his Dantian, even if he survived, he would be little different from a Mortal.

Body as furnace, man becomes mountain; one punch… shatters the Immortal Fiend’s core!

(End of Chapter)