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Chapter 190: Chapter 190: Three Punches Instant Kill, Self-Amputation of Both Legs!
Ren Qian glared at Luo Cheng, his eyes bloodshot, and the golden Essence Energy around him nearly boiling!
In his opinion, with him present, Luo Cheng would never dare to act recklessly and could only kneel and accept slaughter—cut or hacked at will!
Never in his wildest imagination did he expect Luo Cheng to be so audacious!
Right in front of him, Luo Cheng had taken the initiative to attack, heavily injuring three members of the Crown Prince Hall!
Such arrogance was tantamount to ignoring his existence—a blatant provocation!
"Chen Lingyu, this brat is courting death himself, so don’t blame me for not holding back!"
Ren Qian said to Chen Lingyu, then turned his head to look at Luo Cheng, his eyes ice-cold, a contemptuous sneer on his face:
"Break your arms and legs yourself, or shall I do it for you?"
Luo Cheng sneered coldly, "With just you? If you can withstand three punches from me, I’ll spare you today!"
Cheng Lin, standing on the side, couldn’t help but inhale sharply.
At this point, Luo Cheng still dared to spout such arrogant words!
This was nothing short of courting death!
"Let’s see how this useless trash dies this time!"
Cheng Lin sneered inwardly, eagerly anticipating Ren Qian beating Luo Cheng to death or crippling him!
"How dare you!"
Ren Qian was utterly enraged. Essence Energy erupted violently, and a short staff as tall as his eyebrows suddenly appeared in his hands. With a move akin to splitting Mount Hua, he struck down mercilessly on Luo Cheng, the sheer force pulling a distinct tear in the air behind the staff!
"First punch!"
Luo Cheng had no intention of drawing his sword. With a straightforward punch, he countered head-on.
Boom!
A thunderous crash echoed in the courtyard as strong shockwaves radiated in all directions.
Thud, thud, thud!
Ren Qian felt a massive force traveling along the staff, almost causing him to lose his grip. He couldn’t control his momentum and staggered back repeatedly in a sorry state.
"How is this possible!"
Cheng Lin was dumbfounded.
Ren Qian was a genuine Tongxuan Realm First Layer Middle Stage martial artist, capable of summoning nearly 150,000 pounds of strength with a casual strike!
Even a Tongxuan Realm First Layer Early Stage martial artist couldn’t contend with him, let alone someone like Luo Cheng, who was still at the Transcendence Realm!
"Impossible!"
Ren Qian was filled with fury, his eyes blazing red.
He, a Tongxuan Realm Middle Stage martial artist, was actually forced back by Luo Cheng, who hadn’t even broken through to the Tongxuan Realm!
This was simply unacceptable. He immediately channeled his Essence Energy to the extreme, his entire body glowing with golden brilliance, the short staff appearing as if it were cast from gold!
"Fall before me!"
Reaching the peak of his power, Ren Qian roared and charged toward Luo Cheng. The short staff in his hands whipped through the air, creating a continuous barrage of staff shadows, forming a wall that completely locked down the space around Luo Cheng, leaving no room to escape or retreat!
Luo Cheng had no intention of dodging. With his Heavenly Cauldron Fist activated, the air around him thickened and subtly formed the shape of a giant cauldron. Channeling his entire strength, he threw another punch.
Boom!
Under the immense power of his punch, the air seemed to freeze momentarily before shattering to pieces, along with the countless staff shadows Ren Qian had unleashed!
"He dissolved my entire offensive with a single punch!"
Ren Qian’s eyes widened in disbelief, as if he had seen something utterly terrifying. His mind went blank. By the time he regained his senses, Luo Cheng’s fist was already right in front of him. He hurriedly raised his staff to block.
Bang!
The short staff bent violently before snapping back into shape. The Essence Energy enveloping Ren Qian’s body fluctuated wildly as he spat out a mouthful of blood and was uncontrollably hurled backward.
Swish!
Luo Cheng stepped forward, catching up to Ren Qian in an instant.
The courtyard erupted in turmoil as Luo Cheng’s right fist radiated with the phantom image of a Three-Legged Small Tripod.
The tripod, with three legs and two ears, exuded an ancient and imposing aura, as though it could suppress the heavens!
"Tribe River!"
Electricity flickered in Luo Cheng’s eyes as he unleashed a ferocious punch.
"No!"
Even before the punch landed, the overwhelming momentum alone caused Ren Qian’s heart to tremble. His face filled with shock as he desperately channeled all his Essence Energy and raised his staff to block.
Boom!
A deafening crash rang out as the short staff was sent flying.
The Essence Energy surrounding Ren Qian disintegrated instantly, his entire body cracking with popping sounds as if his bones were shattering. He was hurled through the air like a meteor, smashing into a stone table laden with delicacies, utterly destroying it!
"You! How is this possible!"
Ren Qian collapsed to the ground, blood streaming from his mouth and nose. The punch just moments ago had nearly shattered every bone in his body, leaving him completely immobilized. Yet his eyes remained fixed on Luo Cheng, wide with disbelief, tears of blood leaking from their corners.
He couldn’t comprehend how he was unable to withstand even three punches from Luo Cheng!
He was a Tongxuan Realm First Layer Middle Stage martial artist! Unlike Luo Cheng, who hadn’t even advanced to the Tongxuan Realm and was burdened with a Wasted Martial Soul, a so-called failure!
Plop!
Overcome by humiliation and rage, Ren Qian could no longer hold back and spat out a mouthful of blood before fainting on the spot.
Luo Cheng’s expression remained calm.
His raw physical strength alone surpassed 200,000 pounds. And with the Heavenly Cauldron Fist, the power of his punches was immeasurable, even to himself!
Ren Qian was utterly insignificant.
If he hadn’t held back, that one punch would’ve been enough to obliterate him!
"He really defeated Ren Qian with just three punches!"
Chen Lingyu was overwhelmed with excitement, her lips slightly parted, completely stunned.
She knew Luo Cheng had reached the Golden Body Realm and couldn’t be judged by the standard of ordinary Transcendence Realm martial artists.
But this strength was outrageous!
Defeating a Tongxuan Realm Middle Stage martial artist with three punches—how could this be something a Transcendence Realm martial artist could achieve?
Furthermore, Chen Lingyu was aware that Luo Cheng had mastered Sword Heart Perfection, making him a prodigious swordsman!
Yet Luo Cheng hadn’t even drawn his sword earlier!
This meant that wasn’t the full extent of his power!
How powerful would Luo Cheng’s full strength be?
As she pondered this, Chen Lingyu looked at Luo Cheng, her heart racing uncontrollably.
Luo Cheng didn’t spare another glance at the fallen Ren Qian.
With his entire skeletal structure shattered, his condition was far worse than having limbs severed. To recover, Ren Qian would need to lie in bed for at least half a year. Even then, lingering injuries might affect his cultivation.
Shifting his gaze, Luo Cheng looked at Cheng Lin.
Cheng Lin shuddered, fear flashing in his eyes as he retreated repeatedly. Then, as though realizing something, he said in a trembling voice:
"Luo Cheng! You’re done for! Do you know who Ren Qian’s elder brother is? His elder brother, Ren Xiaoguang, is a Tongxuan Realm Third Layer martial artist, incredibly powerful, nearly on par with the top ten disciples of the Outer Sect! After what you’ve done to Ren Qian, Ren Xiaoguang definitely won’t let you go!"
Cheng Lin tried to muster a stern demeanor but was clearly attempting to intimidate Luo Cheng using Ren Xiaoguang’s name to escape the situation.
Luo Cheng sneered coldly and took a step forward:
"Perhaps you should worry about yourself first. No matter how strong Ren Xiaoguang is, he can’t save you now."
Seeing the icy glint in Luo Cheng’s eyes, Cheng Lin’s face turned pale. Overwhelmed by fear, he fell to his knees with a loud thud and pleaded desperately:
"Luo Cheng, I was blind and foolish. I’m not even human! Please, I beg you, spare me this once!"
Luo Cheng’s voice was indifferent: "Didn’t you say I could cut or kill you as I pleased?"
Cheng Lin nearly burst into tears and slapped himself hard across the face twice. "It was my foul mouth; I deserve to be at your mercy! Luo Cheng, you are magnanimous; please don’t stoop to my level!"
Seeing Luo Cheng remain unmoved, Cheng Lin glanced at the lifeless Ren Qian and, steeling himself, raised his hand and struck his own legs fiercely.
Crack! Crack!
With agonized screams, both of Cheng Lin’s legs fractured. He collapsed onto the ground, sobbing and begging:
"Luo Cheng, I’ve already broken my legs. You said you’d let me go if I broke my legs. You promised!"
Luo Cheng hesitated for a moment.
He hadn’t expected Cheng Lin to go so far and truly have the courage to break his own legs.
