Chapter 683 - A Heavenly Star Strikes

“If the True Martial Academy is full of snakes like you, then there's no point in joining!" Chen Fan snapped coldly.

If the academy couldn’t give him a proper explanation, he saw no reason to become a part of it.

Clearly, Qi Cheng wasn’t acting alone, and if they could be so brazen within the academy, his safety would be in constant jeopardy. Chen Fan had no intention of walking into a death trap.

“

Hmph

!” No one enjoyed being called a snake. Qi Cheng’s expression became ugly, and a powerful aura immediately swept out.

As a Law Enforcement Hall disciple, Qi Cheng’s strength was formidable. His aura, carrying the might of a half-step Heavenly Star realm, surged toward Chen Fan.

“Starfall Sword Art!”

Qi Cheng struck out with full strength. Sword light descended like a cascade of falling stars.

A starry glow emerged from Qi Cheng. Sword qi swept through the lands, covering heaven and earth, stabbing toward Chen Fan.

Chen Fan wielded the Purgatory Divine Halberd with a fluid motion. The fearsome halberd light tore through the air, disrupting the atmosphere.

As the starry sword lights approached, they shattered against the force of Chen Fan's halberd, each swing causing thunderous explosions.

Qi Cheng unleashed everything he had. His combat power rivaled a half-step Heavenly Star realm, and his Starfall Sword Art was both profound and unpredictable, boasting tremendous strength. It was undoubtedly an upper earth-tier technique.

Countless starry sword lights filled the sky, as if splitting heaven and earth apart, descending with the power to devastate all in their path.

Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish...

Any other seventh or even eighth level Divine Nascent realm expert would’ve been sliced in half instantly, blood spilling on the spot.

But who was Chen Fan?

He had carved out a bloody path on the Gen Road, paving it with the corpses of countless geniuses. Not even a genuine half-step Heavenly Star realm expert could bring Chen Fan down; instead, they had retreated in fear of his relentless, fearless struggle. The idea that Qi Cheng could kill Chen Fan was nothing short of delusional.

The power behind both attacks was immense. In any ordinary place, their clash would have shattered the vacuum itself.

However, Chen Fan sensed that the space here was exceptionally solidified and stable. Divine Nascent realm martial artists couldn't even dream of tearing it apart.

Even so, the ripples from the two’s exchanges were unusually terrifying, vaporizing vast areas of air. The earth shook and the mountains trembled, as if an apocalypse had arrived, sending chills through anyone watching.

The surrounding rookie martial artists, as well as the veteran disciples patrolling the city walls, were left in stunned silence at the sight.

Everything Chen Fan had done since arriving here had been unprecedented, be it resisting arrest successfully or killing Law Enforcement Hall’s people. Moreover, he was just as strong as the rumors suggested, proving that only a Heavenly Star realm expert could bring him down.

The older disciples patrolling the city walls watched in disbelief as Chen Fan effortlessly suppressed Qi Cheng, whispering among themselves in shock.

“Scary, too scary!”

“I know, right? Chen Fan is indeed powerful. I thought the rumors about Chen Fan were exaggerated, but it turns out they were spot on."

“Although Qi Cheng is only at the peak of the ninth level, he is strong as a half-step Heavenly Star realm if he goes all out. Yet, he’s fallen into a disadvantage.”

“......”

Although Chen Fan’s fame had spread far and wide, even within the True Martial Academy, this was their first time witnessing his power firsthand, and he lived up to every bit of his fame.

Chen Fan’s aura was overwhelming, and his fighting spirit was through the roof.

Boom, boom!

Deadly halberd lights ravaged heaven and earth, weaving into a net of death that enveloped Qi Cheng, obliterating all of his starry sword lights.

Chen Fan had suppressed Qi Cheng, confining his opponent’s sword light within a mere ten-foot radius. Qi Cheng couldn't launch an attack at all, his frustration apparent.

Everyone could tell that Chen Fan had already seized an overwhelming advantage.

On several occasions, Chen Fan’s bombardment nearly disemboweled Qi Cheng. He was drenched in blood, his complexion incredibly pale. A look of horror could be seen in his eyes.

Would he really be cut down by Chen Fan today?

Chen Fan remained expressionless, his gaze icy and brimming with killing intent.

The other side had taken bribes to plot against him and murder him without cause. But Chen Fan wasn’t someone to cross lightly. Even though Qi Cheng and his group were from the Law Enforcement Hall, he didn’t hesitate to strike them down.

Moreover, Qi Cheng even dared to threaten him with his family. This had already crossed his bottom line.

Chen Fan sent a Great Brahma Sacred Palm descending from the sky. The gigantic golden palm pressed down like the palm of an ancient Buddha from Nirvana, causing the air to collapse, and an area of space was about to be shattered. Qi Cheng was simply powerless to resist.

Boom!

Qi Cheng spewed out a mouthful of fresh blood wildly. The sounds of tendons breaking and bones snapping rang out from him. It seemed as if all his bones were about to be broken.

Pfft!

“How is this possible, Qi Cheng couldn’t even resist that last attack!”

“As expected of the Killing God who slaughtered his way here. From the looks of it, another ferocious figure has entered the academy.”

“Although Qi Cheng’s group violated the rules first, Chen Fan killed the Law Enforcement Hall’s people. I’m afraid the Law Enforcement Hall wouldn’t let this matter pass just like this, and his days ahead would be tough.”

"Exactly. The Law Enforcement Hall never listens to reason. Chen Fan’s just stirred up a hornet's nest, and I bet an expert from the hall is already on their way."

"These newcomers are getting scarier each year, refusing to suffer even the slightest offense. Their pride is sky-high, and they’re completely untamed."

“Hehe, this isn’t just some slight grievance. If it were me, I'd have slaughtered Qi Cheng too. But to attack right in front of True Martial City's gates? His courage knows no limits."

“There’s always a few rebellious ones during each recruitment. This iteration is no different, but they always end up dying horribly. Only the strongest make it through."

“......”

“Chen Fan, you will regret it if you dare to kill me!” Qi Cheng’s gaze was ice cold and grim, staring at Chen Fan. A hint of panic could be seen in his eyes. The current situation was utterly out of his expectations.

Chen Fan had thoroughly crushed his haughtiness, beaten to the point of being powerless to fight back. The vast difference in strength between the two was simply unbridgeable.

He was already at the peak of the ninth level, but Chen Fan was only in the seventh-level Divine Nascent realm.

If someone like Chen Fan continued to grow, he would become a significant threat. A sinister glint appeared in Qi Cheng's eyes as he silently concocted a scheme.

Chen Fan looked at Qi Cheng icily. Although he couldn't tell what Qi Cheng was plotting, he knew it wasn’t anything good.

Naturally, he would not show mercy to someone who wanted to kill him.

“Regret? You won’t live to see it!”

Chen Fan’s killing intent surged, shrouding Qi Cheng, making the latter feel as if the grim reaper had descended.

“If you want to kill me, then you need to be prepared to be killed. Chasing after some benefits made you rush headfirst into being cannon fodder. Today, I’ll grant you your wish!"

Chen Fan directly sent out a palm strike, crushing the three thousand great realms. A gigantic golden hand, which was like the Wuzhi Mountain, blasted towards Qi Cheng. [1]

A thunderous shout suddenly erupted from within True Martial City, shaking the heavens and the earth. The space rippled like waves from the sheer force of the voice, and an overwhelming aura swept over everything.

“Stop!”

That was the aura of a Heavenly Star realm!

1. Wuzhi Mountain is the highest mountain in Hainan, China, towering 1,840 meters above the center of Hainan Island. ☜