Chapter 8

"What? How is that possible?"

Not far away, Bai Yu swiveled his head and stared at Xiao Chen. The incredulity on his face was plain as day.

"You killed Bai Hai?"

Xiao Chen, a mere sixteen-year-old, had killed a level eight Spirit Incarnation Realm expert. Such a feat defied all logic and left everyone stunned.

"I had to," Xiao Chen replied coldly, his calm voice filled with unshakable resolve.

A thought flashed through Bai Yu's mind. He instantly shot into the air, rushing straight at Xiao Chen.

"With me here, don't even think about it!"

Xiao Fa's sharp eyes glinted with cold light as he moved, his aura surging violently. He charged toward Bai Yu without hesitation.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Xiao Fa's attack was like a storm of lightning. In the blink of an eye, he had launched over thirty palm strikes.

"You're courting death!"

Bai Yu sneered arrogantly, disdain flashing in his gaze.

"Xiao Fa, do you really think that's all I have?"

"Watch carefully. One move is enough to defeat you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he threw a punch at Xiao Fa.

The punch seemed unassuming, yet it carried a magnificent and overwhelming energy, leaving even the onlookers awestruck.

"Impossible!"

Xiao Fa's pupils contracted. He crossed his arms to shield himself from the damage.

Bang!

A terrifying force exploded against him. Xiao Fa felt as if his body was about to shatter as he was pushed back dozens of steps.

Pah!

Xiao Fa spat out blood and exclaimed in shock, "Bai Yu, you've actually broken through to level nine of the Spirit Incarnation Realm!"

For someone to reach the ninth level of the Spirit Incarnation Realm was a monumental achievement. Xiao Fa had been stuck at the peak of level eight for over ten years, unable to advance. Yet Bai Yu had broken through at such a critical moment.

"Haha! Xiao Fa, do you realize the gap between us now?"

Bai Yu laughed triumphantly, his pride reaching its peak.

"I'm already a level nine expert! In all of Yunhai City, no one can rival me!"

"Today, I will kill you."

As Bai Yu's voice echoed, he dashed toward Xiao Fa like a ghost, leaving behind faint shadows.

Xiao Fa's pupils shrank. He wanted to evade, but it was too late.

Bang!

A deep and resounding noise erupted. Xiao Chen appeared out of nowhere, his fist glowing with a faint brilliance as he blocked Bai Yu's attack head-on.

Boom!

The force of Xiao Chen's punch pushed Bai Yu back three steps.

"How dare you!"

Bai Yu raised his head and stared at Xiao Chen, shock finally coloring his face.

Xiao Chen had managed to withstand his attack?

"Your opponent is me," Xiao Chen said indifferently, his gaze cold and unflinching.

"How arrogant!" Bai Yu sneered, his disdain returning.

"When I get serious, I'll kill you with a single move!"

With a wave of his hand, Bai Yu unleashed a terrifying wave of Spiritual Qi. The ground beneath them cracked violently under its might.

Crack! Crack! Crack!

Bluestone tiles shattered into countless fragments, which Bai Yu sent flying toward Xiao Chen like deadly projectiles.

The fragments filled the sky, radiating murderous intent!

In the stands, the spectators erupted into chaos.

"This is the power of a level nine expert!"

"A single blow could kill anyone!"

"Level nine of the Spirit Incarnation Realm... Master Bai is truly invincible now!"

"He's going to kill that boy!"

Amidst the chaos, Xiao Chen threw his own punch, his fist radiating an unyielding energy.

"One punch to end it all," Xiao Chen muttered.

Boom!

The force of Xiao Chen's punch collided with Bai Yu's attack, causing a massive explosion. The fragments and waves of Spiritual Qi were obliterated, leaving a giant crater in the ground.

"Hmm? You've truly surprised me!"

Bai Yu's eyes narrowed. Even after using his full strength, he had failed to crush Xiao Chen.

"Xiao Fa wouldn't have been able to block this attack. Xiao Chen… you're even stronger than him."

"But do you really think you can win? I'm a level nine expert. I can suppress everything!"

Bai Yu's voice was filled with confidence, the pride of an expert who had reached a pinnacle realm.

However, Xiao Chen remained calm. He didn't speak, but his energy began to surge.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

A terrifying aura erupted from Xiao Chen's body, as overwhelming as a mountain and as boundless as the ocean.

The entire battlefield fell silent.

Bai Yu's pupils shrank as an ominous thought crept into his mind.

"You… you're at level nine as well?"

Bai Yu stumbled back in disbelief.

A sixteen-year-old had reached level nine of the Spirit Incarnation Realm?

"You think being level nine is a big deal?" Xiao Chen's voice was cold and devoid of emotion. "Bai Hai is dead. Now, it's your turn."

His killing intent pierced through the air like a sharp blade.

"You dare to threaten me?" Bai Yu growled, his face contorted with rage.

"Why are you all just standing there? Attack him! Kill him!" Bai Yu roared.

The Bai family's experts immediately surged forward, their auras murderous and overwhelming.

"Kill him!"

They attacked as one, unleashing their Spiritual Qi and weapons toward Xiao Chen.

"Kill me?" Xiao Chen smirked disdainfully. "You overestimate yourselves."

Xiao Chen raised his hand, and Spiritual Qi rippled through the air. Layers of sword light began to condense around him.

"What is he doing?"

The Bai family experts hesitated, confusion flashing across their faces.

But in the next instant, their doubts were answered.

A radiant, ethereal sword materialized in Xiao Chen's hand.

"Spirit-Slaying Sword!"

Xiao Chen gripped the sword tightly and slashed downward.

Shing!

Three Spirit Incarnation Realm experts were instantly cut down, their bodies falling lifelessly to the ground.

A streak of sword energy shot toward Bai Yu with unstoppable force.

"No!" Bai Yu screamed, his voice trembling with terror.

The sword's energy locked onto him like the hand of death. No matter how hard he struggled, he could not escape its grasp.

"Ice Sword!"

Desperately, Bai Yu unleashed his strongest technique, channeling all his remaining Spiritual Qi to block Xiao Chen's attack.

But it was futile.

Pssh!

The Spirit-Slaying Sword slashed across Bai Yu's neck, severing his life in an instant.

"You…!"

Bai Yu tried to speak, his trembling hand pointing at Xiao Chen. But before he could say another word, his body collapsed to the ground.

The once-proud expert, who claimed invincibility, had fallen at the hands of a sixteen-year-old boy.