Chapter 53 The Last Glory of Old Techniques

Old Chen lunged forward, leaving behind a shadow; his speed was incredibly fast, catching many off guard. The emaciated middle-aged man was undoubtedly a formidable opponent. Before others could react to Old Chen's movement, he had already struck.

A crimson haze swept toward Old Chen, exploding like a rising sun, attempting to engulf him. Old Chen showed no signs of stopping, striking out with a palm toward the red haze. With a thunderous sound, it was as if thunder had erupted, shaking the ground and sending dust flying.

Many felt their hearts race; if Old Chen could truly unleash lightning like this, then the Old Techniques would reach a legendary level. Amidst the booming noise, the crimson haze shattered, scattering like red light across the ground, hitting the frozen earth and the unique brown rocks of the Pamirs, cracking and piercing them.

The crowd changed expressions, realizing the power behind the scattered light. No wonder the emaciated man had been so confident, dismissing other practitioners of the Old Techniques. His display was indeed frightening.

Old Chen's strength was overwhelming. With one palm, he shattered the striking crimson haze and quickly advanced toward his opponent. The emaciated middle-aged man's pupils contracted, his hair standing on end; he remembered how Old Chen had previously sent the three-meter-high gene super body flying with a single blow, leaving him horrified.

If he were to be hit, he would likely become nothing more than a pile of bloody remains. At a critical moment, he took a deep breath, his body tense as he activated a hidden power. His blood began to boil!

Old Chen sensed something; the blood within him surged in response, as if trying to leave his body. He understood why the old practitioner had suddenly withered away, his essence extracted.

However, Old Chen was no ordinary person. His organs vibrated with a rumble, and instead of leaking energy, his vitality surged, illuminating his blood. This was a true thunderous roar, no longer an illusion. A faint white light burst forth from his organs, striking the emaciated man.

The emaciated man had activated his ultimate technique but was met with a hazy white lightning strike, causing his body to tremble violently before exploding into pieces.

The crowd erupted in astonishment; could the Old Techniques reach such heights? It had been many years since the end of the old era, and no one had seen a master like Old Chen. He had just obliterated a powerful opponent from the New Techniques with his bloodlight!

Only Old Chen remained, and within moments, a top-tier master from the New Techniques was dead, defeated without any resistance. Everyone realized the Old Techniques still had terrifying practitioners.

The crowd was shocked, even the opponents had to marvel at the terrifying power of the masked old master. He soared into the sky, slicing through a formidable new-type mech, and landed, swiftly eliminating another strong opponent.

The practitioners of the Old Techniques were deeply moved. No one knew better than they did how difficult it was to reach such a level. It had been ages since anyone had achieved this, and they had long become legends.

They reflected on their own inadequacies; facing Old Chen, they would surely suffer a grim fate. He was now demonstrating supernatural abilities, instilling fear in all who faced him.

Wang Xuan was also stunned by Old Chen's display, wiping sweat from his brow and muttering, "I need to treat Old Chen better from now on." He finally understood the danger posed by this figure. Previously, Old Chen had treated him well and never forced him to learn the methods of immortality; had he turned hostile, Wang Xuan feared a single blow could have ended him!

Beside him, Wu Yin listened, confused yet intrigued. Qingmu, trembling with excitement, exclaimed, "Fifteen years ago, my master rarely took action; ten years ago, he was completely silent. I thought he had fallen ill, but it turns out he crossed into the master realm long ago!"

Nearby, practitioners of the Old Techniques were astonished; Old Chen had truly reached that level, at least a decade ago, perhaps even fifteen years! "No wonder the four elders of the Old Techniques passed away with smiles upon seeing Old Chen; they felt no regrets," someone sighed, recalling past signs.

A figure approached, tall and emaciated, with a shaved head like a monk. What shocked everyone was his peculiar skin, pale and bloodless, completely unlike a normal person. As he walked closer, his body began to change, gleaming like white jade, gradually radiating white light.

When he spread his wide sleeves, six arms emerged, resembling a legendary creature with three heads and six arms. Wang Xuan turned to Wu Yin, questioning with his eyes whether this was another gene super body from the new humanity.

Wu Yin nodded, confirming his suspicion. Wang Xuan fell silent, wondering what kind of research had taken place in the new star; they were attempting to recreate mythical beings, which seemed abnormal.

Wu Yin, from the new star and a member of a super family, shared more details. "It's said someone found a piece of a Bodhisattva's finger in an ancient temple's underground after years of analysis and genetic decoding, leading to fruitful results in gene editing and optimization for newborns, resulting in the Six-Armed Bodhisattva Super Body, one of the strongest branches of the new humanity."

"I've never heard of this before," Wang Xuan sighed, feeling out of the loop. Wu Yin shook her head; few knew of such matters, as gene research involved ethics and was often kept from the public.

Beside Qingmu, an old practitioner spoke up, revealing that this Six-Armed Bodhisattva Super Body was renowned for its unmatched physical prowess and had made significant progress in the New Techniques as a formidable master. "He himself might be a master!" he solemnly informed Qingmu.

Boom! The Six-Armed Bodhisattva Super Body suddenly accelerated, each step cracking the ground and creating deep pits, shattering nearby rocks.

The white light surrounding him, combined with his super body, made him resemble a human-shaped crushing machine. His power was terrifying; even large boulders would explode upon a single kick. He charged toward Old Chen at an incredible speed, then suddenly leaped into the air, his six arms swinging forward, unleashing a blinding white light. The sound of wind and thunder was deafening, as fragments of rocks and gravel nearby were swept into the sky by a terrifying force, creating a horrifying scene.

Old Chen, wearing a silver mask, remained motionless in place. As the figure rushed toward him and launched a fierce attack, he finally extended both palms to strike forward. The speed was so fast that it caused the air to explode with a loud bang. Old Chen's arms traced phantom-like arcs in the air, leaving behind countless imprints of his palms. Thunderous sounds echoed across the plains, causing many to feel pain in their eardrums.

Everyone was stunned. What incredible speed! The force was utterly shocking. In that area, even teacup-sized stones were swept into the air, swirling around the two fighters. The Six-Armed Bodhisattva Super Body emanated a hazy white light, as if it were connecting to the extraordinary realm, creating an inexplicable field aimed at tearing Old Chen apart.

Most frightening of all was the continuous clash of their palms, the thunder echoing across the plateau!

Bang! Bang! Bang! 

The fist-sized stones spinning up from the ground shattered upon contacting either of their bodies, demonstrating their immense power. The two engaged in one to two hundred collisions, relentlessly clashing against each other.

Eventually, all the stones and gravel swirling around them fell to the ground, and the Six-Armed Bodhisattva Super Body staggered backward, blood and foam oozing from its mouth. To the astonished onlookers, one by one, his six powerful arms began to snap off with popping sounds, either exploding or dropping to the ground.

"The Six-Armed Bodhisattva Super Body is a formidable master who has entered the master realm," someone from the New Techniques camp sighed, feeling a chilling dread as Old Chen's strength was terrifying. It was only then that many realized what had happened: Old Chen had incapacitated a master!

The Six-Armed Bodhisattva Super Body staggered back, and after losing all six arms, it ultimately fell to the ground, blood pouring from its mouth and nose. Some rushed forward to carry him away; they knew that even if he survived, he was utterly ruined.

Old Chen, wearing his cold silver mask, slowly stepped forward again, walking toward the New Techniques camp. The Congling Plateau fell silent, completely intimidated by Old Chen!

In a high-altitude warship, a powerful master from the New Techniques realm was discussing with an assistant from the old earth's relevant department. 

"This is the last glory of the Old Techniques. After this battle, Chen Yongjie will either be dead or completely crippled. He hastily practiced the secret techniques of the Daoist ancestral temple in his youth, which caused serious problems that nearly cost him his life. Although the four old masters of the Old Techniques did everything they could to save him, it left him with a lingering condition. While it didn't affect his breakthrough, he hasn't made many moves in recent years—not because he has become a benevolent figure, but because it's difficult for him to engage in intense battles. After today, there will most likely be no more Chen Yongjie."

The powerful master from the New Techniques realm discussed such topics aboard the warship with the old earth officials.

"Old Chen is the last master of the Old Techniques. Once he falls, this path will nearly be destroyed. Others are too far behind, and no one can support the exploration organization anymore. We, who follow the New Techniques, are willing to cooperate and take over Old Chen's position. I believe our collaboration will be more harmonious."

The super master from the New Techniques realm spoke calmly, engaging the old earth people in such discussions. The exploration organization had previously delved into the Immortal Caverns and had quickly participated in events involving female practitioners, along with "mysterious contacts" that even the financial magnates envied...

Now, some people were eager to take action, wanting to take over the exploration organization! 

Clearly, although Wu Yin's insights were not comprehensive, they were quite reasonable. Aside from the ideological conflicts, there were various interests involved.

"Coming to us at this time is somewhat excessive, isn't it? Our collaboration with Old Chen has been quite pleasant," the deputy head of the relevant department of old earth said flatly as he looked at him.

"Cooperating with us will be even more enjoyable; we will completely follow your directives. I've heard the project at the the Greater Khingan Range underground test site has been temporarily shelved. Actually, we can help resolve the issues there, allowing everything to continue and proceed with the longevity experiments. Furthermore, we've also gained insights in deep space that could extend human lifespans by several years…"