Unstoppable
A deathly silence blanketed the outer sect of Qingyun Sect.
Zhao Kun and Lei Cang—two core disciples—had been utterly crushed.
Their bodies lay limp on the ground, barely breathing, their once-dominant auras reduced to near nothingness.
Yet, standing at the center of the battlefield, Xiao Chen remained as calm as ever, as if the fight that had just unfolded was nothing more than a trivial affair.
"This… is he even human?"
"He just crushed core disciples like they were nothing… How strong is Xiao Chen?!"
Many outer sect disciples were visibly shaken, their faces pale, their legs trembling uncontrollably. Some even collapsed to their knees, unable to bear the sheer pressure of his presence.
At this moment, they all understood—Xiao Chen was no longer someone who could be compared to the outer sect.
Even core disciples were beneath him.
But just as they thought the chaos had ended—
A cold, amused voice suddenly rang through the sky.
"Heh… Who would've thought that the outer sect would produce such a monster?"
Boom!
A terrifying aura descended from above, shaking the very air itself. A figure descended slowly, his presence commanding absolute dominance, like a king overlooking his subjects.
He was clad in white-gold Daoist robes, his features sharp and commanding, his gaze deep yet frigid. His very presence caused the spiritual energy of the surroundings to tremble in response.
"It's Su Changqing!!!"
"He came personally?!"
"The number one core disciple, a Foundation Establishment cultivator! Even some elders respect him… Xiao Chen is in trouble now!"
The crowd erupted in shock and disbelief, and some outer sect disciples even fell to their knees in fear, unable to withstand the overwhelming presence of Su Changqing.
The Strongest of the Core Disciples
Su Changqing—Qingyun Sect's greatest prodigy.
At the mere age of twenty, he had broken into the Foundation Establishment Realm, a feat that secured him as the sect's most important future powerhouse. Even the sect master had personally recognized his potential.
In the entire younger generation, Su Changqing stood at the absolute peak—an invincible existence.
And now, he had personally arrived in the outer sect… for Xiao Chen.
A Duel Between True Monsters
Su Changqing gazed down at Xiao Chen, his cold eyes flashing with intrigue.
"You're impressive," he admitted.
"Defeating three core disciples proves that your strength is extraordinary."
His voice was calm, yet every word carried a terrifying weight, as if the very heavens trembled with his speech.
Yet, Xiao Chen's expression remained unchanged. Hands behind his back, he spoke indifferently.
"And?"
Just one word.
A single, indifferent response—as if Su Changqing's arrival was nothing but an afterthought.
The disciples gasped audibly, their hearts beating wildly in fear.
"Xiao Chen… Is he insane?! That's Su Changqing he's talking to!"
"He's the number one core disciple, a Foundation Establishment cultivator! Even the elders respect him!"
They all expected Su Changqing to erupt in fury, yet instead, he merely smiled faintly, his expression unchanging.
"Arrogant," he mused.
"But arrogance is meaningless if you cannot back it up. Many have thought themselves untouchable, yet very few remain standing in the end."
Slowly, he raised his right hand. Spiritual energy surged violently, forming a terrifying vortex in his palm.
"If you can withstand three of my attacks, I will let this matter go."
His voice was still calm, yet the disciples knew the truth—
This was not a mere 'sparring match'.
When Su Changqing made a move, it was a battle of life and death.
Xiao Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, then…
He laughed.
"Three moves?" he asked, his voice laced with amusement.
He lifted his gaze, his eyes gleaming with absolute confidence.
"You won't last even one."
BOOM!
The entire training ground exploded into chaos.
"WHAT?!"
"He's lost his mind!!"
"How can he say that to Su Changqing?! He's a Foundation Establishment expert!"
Even if Xiao Chen was a monstrous genius, a Foundation Establishment cultivator was an entirely different realm of power.
The gap was insurmountable.
Yet, he still dared to say… one move was enough?
Su Changqing's smile deepened, a flicker of genuine interest finally appearing in his cold eyes.
"Good… Very good."
"It's been a long time since someone dared to talk to me like that."
"Then… let's see if your words hold weight."
Boom!
Suddenly, he moved.
A devastating wave of spiritual energy erupted from his body, sweeping across the training grounds like a divine tempest.
His speed was unimaginable, his palm shimmering with blinding radiance, carrying the power to shatter the heavens themselves.
"Celestial Rift Palm!"
The void trembled, as if reality itself was tearing apart.
Even the spectators struggled to remain standing—the sheer force of Su Changqing's energy was enough to suffocate them.
"IT'S OVER!"
"This is an attack from a Foundation Establishment cultivator! Xiao Chen is dead!"
Every onlooker braced themselves for Xiao Chen's imminent death.
But then—
Xiao Chen moved.
His calm gaze locked onto Su Changqing.
Then, he raised his fist.
A simple motion.
Nothing flashy.
Just a single punch.
Boom!
The heavens themselves shook.
The spiritual energy in the air exploded, forming a vortex around his fist.
Then—he punched forward.
BOOM!!!
The entire world went white.
The very laws of nature trembled.
Su Changqing's Celestial Rift Palm was utterly obliterated.
"IMPOSSIBLE!"
Su Changqing's pupils dilated in sheer terror. He tried to react, but—
It was too late.
Xiao Chen's fist collided with his chest.
Crack!
A bone-shattering impact echoed through the field.
Su Changqing's face drained of color, his body bent violently, and then—
BOOM!
He was sent flying, crashing into the ground like a falling meteor.
Blood sprayed into the air.
The number one core disciple—a Foundation Establishment powerhouse—
Had been defeated in a single punch.
Absolute Silence
No one spoke.
No one even breathed.
The most powerful genius of Qingyun Sect…
Had been annihilated in an instant.
They had witnessed the birth of a true monster.
In the far distance, an elder of Qingyun Sect suddenly appeared, his face filled with unconcealable shock.
"This… Could he be the true monstrous prodigy of the sect?"