Chapter 1277 - Torrent of Turbulent Times

Rumble!

Chen Fan and Gu Xun’s attacks clashed in an instant, triggering a massive explosion that unleashed violent shockwaves, splitting the ground apart.

Thump, thump.

Chen Fan staggered back over ten steps, his qi and blood roiling.

“

Hmm

?”

In the sky, Gu Xun also suffered from the impact. He crashed down unsteadily, eyes wide with disbelief as he stared at Chen Fan.

He had failed to defeat Chen Fan in one move. How was that possible?

Hand of Golden Sun wasn’t an immortal art, but it was still an upper-heaven tier martial art, one that channeled seventy to eighty percent of his terrifying strength. It was enough to crush any ordinary peak Lesser Legendary realm martial artist.

Though arrogant, Gu Xun hadn’t earned the Gu Clan’s young patriarch title just because his father led the clan; he had the strength to back it up.

He was not one of those useless young masters. He was a true genius.

The commotion immediately drew the attention of the other disciples in the area, and they quickly flew over.

The onlookers whispered among themselves, eyes lit with schadenfreude.

“What happened?”

“

Hmm

, isn’t that the Gu Clan’s young patriarch, Gu Xun? The Gu Clan is an Immortal King clan, and one of their powerhouses is still alive.”

“Gu Xun’s no slouch. He’s a real genius who emerged victorious among those of the same generation in the Gu Clan with true capabilities. He earned that title with real talent.”

“Who is that kid? How did he get entangled with Gu Xun?”

“Never seen him before. Must be a new disciple.”

“Hoho, he’s a new disciple from the lower realm. How did he enter Gu Xun’s crosshairs?”

“Then he’s done for. In a poor and remote place like the lower realm, there’s barely any primeval qi, the laws are broken, and their martial arts are garbage. How could he compete with someone like Gu Xun?”

“A good show is coming right up. Looks like Gu Xun just had a slip-up. Look at his face.”

Hearing the murmurs, Gu Xun’s expression became even uglier.

“Well, well, I underestimated you, country bumpkin. You withstood half my strength, but that’s your limit.”

As the young patriarch of the Gu Clan and a genius, failing to defeat a lower realm hick in a single move was a public disgrace.

The laughter from the crowd hit like knives. It was mocking and merciless.

“Go to hell, take this, Torrent of Turbulent Times!”

Gu Xun immediately executed a killing move.

Rumble!

A torrent appeared in the void, ripping space apart.

Crimson and chaotic, the Torrent of Turbulent Times looked like a mountain flood of blood and rot. Death, decay, and destruction rolled in with it.

The sky cracked open, and the sun dimmed.

The aura of this Torrent of Turbulent Times seemed as if it would sweep the entire heaven and earth into it.

Gu Xun stood at the heart of the surge, leading the tide like a man shaping an era. It seemed he could summon storms and part clouds with a flick of his hand.

In the Torrent of Turbulent Times, countless silhouettes of Sages appeared, chanting in deep, thunderous voices.

“Damn, this guy actually mastered Torrent of Turbulent Times!”

Seeing this scene, those with some understanding were astonished. They cursed and retreated at once, and channeled their cultivation simultaneously to protect themselves, afraid of being dragged into the center of the Torrent of Turbulent Times.

Everyone retreated. That alone showed how overwhelming the move was. The crowd’s wills buzzed with rapid exchanges of thoughts and speculation.

“Gu Xun may be arrogant, but he’s undeniably a rare talent. This move is rumored to be the ultimate martial art of an Immortal Emperor. Only a remnant passage survived and fell into the Gu Clan’s hands. Many geniuses appeared in the clan, but few ever mastered it. I didn’t expect him to pull it off. Even if it’s only a superficial grasp, it’s still shocking.”

“What a powerful move. Even if just a remnant, as an Immortal Emperor’s ultimate martial art, it still ranks as a king-tier immortal art. Looks like failing to defeat that kid earlier truly embarrassed Gu Xun. He is now going all out.”

“So powerful! Multiple wills overlap in a single move. First comes the ancient chaos that once covered the world, then the crushing torrent that follows. Anyone hit by this won’t walk away unscathed.”

“With just this move, Gu Xun could be considered an invincible existence under the Greater Legendary realm. I’m afraid even ordinary Greater Legends realm experts would likely fall to this strike.”

“But it consumes a tremendous amount of energy. Gu Xun probably won’t have much strength left afterward. Still, it should be more than enough to deal with that lower realm brat.”

They all knew that Chen Fan would have to lie in bed for several years after receiving such a powerful blow. There was no other outcome.

Facing this terrifying move from Gu Xun, Chen Fan immediately felt a sense of suffocation assaulting him.

His breath caught, and his mind was swept away by the force of the Torrent of Turbulent Times. Chaos reigned across heaven and earth. It felt like he was plunging into an endless hell.

The aura of death was overwhelming.

Chen Fan quickly came back to his senses, his expression extremely grave.

“Pine Crane Longevity Fist!”

What truly separated him from the young masters and noble heirs of the Heavenly Realm wasn’t talent—it was foundation.

The young patriarch of a large clan like Gu Xun received the best nurturing since young, ate the best elixirs, and cultivated the most advanced martial arts. His foundation wasn’t something ordinary people could match.

And he wasn’t some spoiled heir; he was the real deal, a true genius. His power left no doubt.

As soon as Gu Xun executed the Torrent of Turbulent Times, Chen Fan knew that it would be very difficult for him to receive this move.

But there was no escape.

This move left him no way out. He had to face it head-on.

Chen Fan erupted with full force, unleashing his strongest technique.

He didn’t aim to overpower Gu Xun; he aimed to survive the blow. If he could withstand it, that would be enough.

Countless cries of cranes came from Chen Fan. He spread his arms open, like a divine crane had possessed him, and pushed out a crystal wall of countless primeval qi fluctuations in an instant.

Rumble!

Gu Xun’s Torrent of Turbulent Times rushed over like a mudslide, violently smashing into the crystal wall. The terrifying collision gave rise to countless fierce tides, sweeping out in all directions.

Crack, crack, crack, crack, crack...

Cracks spread across the crystal wall almost instantly, the sound of its collapse ringing out under the heavy blow.

Moments later, it shattered completely.

Boom!

With nothing left to stop it, the Torrent of Turbulent Times crashed into Chen Fan.