Chapter 525 - 523: The Miserable Shangguan Hong
But this time was different. Just as Chen Tianlong threw this punch, he had already tossed three silver needles, which at this moment transformed into nine. It was apparent that he had activated the second form.
Shangguan Hong’s eyes widened. What on earth was happening? This technique was genuinely serious. Could it be that this kid really knows the Soul-Stealing Three Needles?
"Boom!" Another loud crash, this time, Shangguan Hong was inexplicably hit in the chest by Chen Tianlong. It was simply because he was too busy dodging the nine silver needles, naturally overlooking Chen Tianlong’s fist.
Looking at the large chunk of his shirt now torn by Chen Tianlong’s punch, Shangguan Hong’s eyes widened. The power was evidently much stronger than before—if Chen Tianlong had used such a move in the past, not to mention damaging his clothes, he wouldn’t have been able to touch him at all.
"You... hey, it’s all because I was careless."
Glancing at his own sorry state, Shangguan Hong experienced the feeling of being humiliated for the first time. He never imagined that in the Mortal Realm, someone could injure him. Even though it wasn’t life-threatening, it was still an insult.
If he had endured a three hundred-round battle with an opponent of the same level and ended up injured, it wouldn’t have mattered. But this clearly was an opponent of much lower rank than him.
With this thought, Shangguan Hong instinctively assessed Chen Tianlong’s power and immediately frowned. When he fought him in the afternoon, he was Yellow Dao three stars, but now he had become four stars. This advancement speed was way too fast.
"Do you realize your mistake now? That’s why I said you should run away." Chen Tianlong said with a mischievous grin.
"Hmph, don’t think I’m scared of your little bit of power. It was just a moment of carelessness earlier. Just wait until I handle you. Since you’re refusing a toast only to drink a forfeit, I’ll indulge you."
Shangguan Hong became enraged for the first time after being humiliated by someone. Now a large red mark on his chest was obviously from the hit.
"Oh, what about drinking a forfeit?"
If in Old Chen’s house, he could still be bullied by others, then there’s really no justice; might as well buy a block of tofu and crash into it to end it all.
"Hmph, your words are nothing but stiff stubbornness. Initially, I intended to spare your life, but now it seems unnecessary."
Shangguan Hong didn’t want to waste more words with Chen Tianlong, directly raised his iron fist, and punched over. This punch was truly invincible. As he saw this incredibly rapid and huge fist, Chen Tianlong wanted to dodge, but felt a hand gently press on his back. He hurriedly turned his head and was overjoyed.
It was Old Chen! Whoa, she finally decided to act. She always intervened when he was on the brink of life and death. Although usually distant, Chen Tianlong believed this was love.
"Die! Kid!"
Shangguan Hong was extremely arrogant, seeming as if he would punch Chen Tianlong into the heavens at any moment, wildly unchecked and incredibly swift.
"Bang!"
A huge noise, like thunder in a dry sky, resounded across the entire Lotus Village, startling the villagers to no end, all bewildered.
After all, the sound lasted only a fleeting moment, like a massive explosion erupting somewhere.
"Ah~"
For the first time, Shangguan Hong felt such a powerful Inner Strength, his whole body flew back several meters before falling heavily, spewing a mouthful of fresh blood, eyes somewhat dazed, breathing laboriously.
If not for his strong power, perhaps the strike earlier would have severed all his meridians.
But what he didn’t know was that Chen Tian suppressed his strength for fear that going too hard might kill him. Regarding who he was, Old Chen still didn’t know. If they kill the wrong person based solely on this conflict, that would be a sin.
If at this moment, Shangguan Hong knew Chen didn’t use full power to beat him dizzy, he’d probably rush at the nearby wall to bash himself to death.
"Impossible!" Shangguan Hong looked at the lady behind Chen Tianlong, somewhat in disbelief.
Who was this person, and how could they be so powerful? Just now, he clearly felt a mysterious force—not rapid, but unfathomably deep.
Someone of high power; even as a Yellow Dao five-star, he was so effortlessly through a feat akin to hitting a bull across a mountain, making him seem like a small minion.
Shangguan Hong was nothing but astonished, astounded!
"Young lad, wherever you came from, just go back. There are always mountains beyond mountains and buildings beyond buildings. Don’t presume yourself the best under heaven—giving others a way is giving yourself a way too."
Old Chen rarely spoke in such profound terms, but he also knew that having such cultivation in the Mortal Realm was indeed not easy; crippling him at will would be somewhat regrettable.
"Haha, in the martial world, one is often not in control. Although I do not know who you are, respected elder, this is my mission. If a real man could die in battle, it would be quite a joyous affair."
Shangguan Hong was indeed an indomitable man. Originally, he merely wanted to finish the task, return, and spend New Year’s with family. Unexpectedly, the orders from above left him no choice but to complete the mission.
"Oh? Then come on." Old Chen stepped forward without any indecisiveness.
Sometimes Old Chen left Chen Tianlong perplexed. She was either amiable and gentle or exceptionally ruthless. At this moment, she was cold-hearted.
"I apologize for any offense."
Shangguan Hong had not yet used his full power, feeling that Old Chen’s victory was unworthy, so he intended to use all his strength, delivering a fierce blow in an attempt to knock Old Chen down.
His hands clenched tightly and stretched downward, closing his eyes, revealing a struggling expression.
Suddenly, Shangguan Hong’s entire body emitted snapping sounds, like fat being fried, with his muscles fiercely swelling. At this moment, Shangguan Hong compared to a massive body of one showcasing muscles.
"Power Fist!"
Shangguan Hong now exerted his power to the utmost; this strike would be the strongest move he had ever used in life, surpassing even Yellow Dao six-star strength. "Take my fist."
"Oh."
Old Chen casually responded, seemingly ready to accept the blow with apparent nonchalance, which prompted Shangguan Hong to become somewhat agitated and instantaneously furious, raising his power by several notches.
By now, Chen Tianlong felt a tinge of anxiety, thinking of fighting against Chen Tian back in his childhood. As for how powerful Old Chen was, he wasn’t entirely clear, only feeling insurmountable.
Shangguan Hong’s exceedingly arrogant Power Fist quickly punched towards Old Chen. Yet Old Chen remained utterly unmoving, appearing completely indifferent.
Closer, even closer!
"Eh?"
Shangguan Hong was dripping with sweat, his eyes wide, mouth shaped into an O with indescribable astonishment.
Meanwhile, Chen Tianlong by the side, and even Shen Yan who just walked out from the house, nearly bit their hands off from sheer shock.
Because the scene before them seemed like a dream, unbelievable.
Old Chen, without using any hands or feet, any Hidden Weapons or poison, didn’t even dodge but remained as he was.
Yet, somehow, Shangguan Hong’s fist directly hit Old Chen’s mouth, no—inside the mouth.
Exactly!
Old Chen actually "ate" Shangguan Hong’s fist, not merely consume, but vigorously consumed.
Chen Tian took the blow using his mouth, protecting with intense Powerful Qi above the teeth area. Since human teeth are naturally sharp, Shangguan Hong’s fist recklessly impacted directly like that...