Chapter 768 - Hou Yuan

Chen Fan snapped back to attention.

Before him stood a man dressed in fluttering black robes, gripping a saber with both hands. His incredibly handsome face had an allure that seemed endless, and his deep, mysterious eyes seemed to draw people in.

“Very good. Your name has thundered in my ears for quite some time,” Hou Yuan said with a scornful smile. “Many regard you as the top figure of the eastern continent’s younger generation, but to me, you’re still unworthy!”

Hou Yuan was very arrogant. Looking at Chen Fan, he smiled contemptuously. “Bad luck for you to face me in your first battle. Today, I, Hou Yuan, will strip away your glory, shatter your legend, and end your life. All the honors you’ve gathered will be scattered into darkness.”

His disdain was unmistakable, even against a rival with such a fierce reputation. Even his gaze was filled with contempt, seemingly looking down on Chen Fan.

From Hou Yuan’s aura, Chen Fan could tell that he was in the eighth-level Heavenly Star realm and much stronger than Cao Yuan. He was a demonic cultivator from the Demon Advocate Sect.

If Cao Yuan was a mere novice in the demonic arts, Hou Yuan was a full-fledged master, embodying the true strength of a mature demonic cultivator.

“Have you come back to your senses? If you lose focus again, I’ll kill you on the spot. Come on, bring out your treasures. Let’s see what skills make you worthy of being called the eastern continent’s top young talent.” Hou Yuan hooked his finger at Chen Fan.

Chen Fan replied calmly, “I can kill you even if I’m distracted. Do you have any last words? If so, say them now—there won’t be another chance.”

“You’re courting death!” Hou Yuan’s expression turned icy, and he said, “I got to my current cultivation level in less than fifty years. That makes me a genius! I’ve even killed ninth-level Heavenly Star realm martial artists before. You think you’re my equal just because you’re from the Peerless Peak? Today, I'll show you that true strength comes from your own power, and real dominance is achieved through your own will. Die!”

Swish!

He drew his sword and said, “I am about to execute a great technique that I condensed with the true primeval in the depths of a Demonic Lightning Pool mixed with my own killing intent. Chen Fan, I’ll show you the power of the Heavenly Exterminating Lightning Slash and let you know what a real expert is like!

“

Hmph

, you may think yourself invincible after killing several old timers, but those old fogeys spent hundreds or even over a thousand years without ever reaching the Manifestation realm. They’re nothing but trash I could easily kill—if they were worth my attention.

“You actually think yourself top of the younger generation just because you’ve cut down a few weaklings? Laughable. ‘Frog in a well’ suits you perfectly.” Hou Yuan prattled on, disparaging Chen Fan like he was completely useless.

Chen Fan raised an eyebrow, unimpressed. “Are you done rambling? Then let’s move this along.”

With a flick of his finger, a streak of Green Lotus Sword Qi rushed toward Hou Yuan.

“

Hmph

, slash!” Hou Yuan snorted coldly and slashed out with his saber, extinguishing lightning and cutting through heaven.

His strike surged with an intensity that could force even a ninth-level Heavenly Star realm cultivator into retreat.

The sheer power rippling from him explained his arrogance—Hou Yuan had true skill.

This Heavenly Exterminating Lightning Slash, sharpened by his demonic energy, could obliterate opponents like Xue Huang and Xue Luan in one blow.

Even those at the peak of the Heavenly Star realm would find his attack alarming.

People turned their attention to the arena where Chen Fan and Hou Yuan faced off, discussing among themselves.

“Look, it’s the Demon Advocate Sect’s Hou Yuan. Rumors say that his talent is second only to Qin Cang. He is an eighth-level Heavenly Star realm expert who can cut down a ninth-level Heavenly Star realm. The Demon Advocate Sect attaches great importance to him.”

“Hou Yuan’s opponent is Chen Fan.

Tsk tsk

, Chen Fan is on fire these days, killing many old-timers. A fight between them is bound to be intense. Who do you think has the upper hand?”

“They’ve started. Oh my god, Chen Fan is too arrogant. He is using a finger to fight off a sword strike from Hou Yuan!”

“Hou Yuan is furious. He executed Heavenly Exterminating Lightning Slash. Heavens, what a terrifying attack. Will it split heaven and earth and rebirth the universe?”

“It seems Chen Fan let his false reputation get to his head. Facing Hou Yuan’s attack with such arrogance, he’s finished!”

“......”

Although Chen Fan had gained great fame from killing many old-timers, none of those old-timers were as powerful as a genius like Hou Yuan.

So, seeing Chen Fan act so arrogantly against Hou Yuan, everyone felt he was in for a rough time.

“Die! Your legend ends here!”

Hou Yuan’s face was savage.

He believed his attack would obliterate Chen Fan’s Green Lotus Sword Qi, shattering it instantly.

But, in the very next moment, he realized he had miscalculated.

The Green Lotus Sword Qi collided with Hou Yuan’s slash in an instant, leaving the entire continent shaken.

Intense qi, terrifying force, a wild collision. The ferocious qi currents stirred endlessly.

Pop, pop, pop. Pop, pop, pop...

Soon, cracking noises rang out.

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

Chen Fan’s Green Lotus Sword Qi tore Hou Yuan’s Heavenly Exterminating Lightning Slash apart with unstoppable momentum, descending upon him under his horrified gaze.

Endless fear surged in Hou Yuan’s eyes, and he let out a furious roar of despair.

“No!”

How could this happen?

He was a genius the Demon Advocate Sect had poured their efforts into nurturing. Not even a ninth-level Heavenly Star realm was his match. How could Chen Fan destroy his Heavenly Exterminating Lightning Slash in one stroke?

Hou Yuan’s shocked and terrified roar came to an abrupt end.

A small hole appeared at Hou Yuan’s glabella. The Green Lotus Sword Qi had pierced through his brain, annihilating his divine nascent.

“That was some big talk, and I was wondering how skilled he was. With such little ability, he really dared to fight me? So, this is what seeking death looks like, huh?”

Chen Fan dusted his hands with a nonchalant face, as if killing Hou Yuan was as simple as squashing an ant.

His voice carried outward, reaching the crowd.

The Demon Advocate Sect’s people fumed with anger, and demonic qi surged into the sky.

Qin Cang’s peak Heavenly Star realm aura erupted, causing the surrounding space to distort violently. Demon silhouettes appeared behind him, and his eyes shone with an incomparably cold light as if he couldn’t wait to rush into the arena and kill Chen Fan.