Above the void, stars swirled throughout Long Chen's body, and behind him appeared a massive six-colored halo. As the halo turned, the void hummed and trembled, and a will that surpassed all Dao radiated across the heavens and ten earths.
Long Chen summoned the divine ring, which was done while the Starfire was ignited. When the ring was empowered, the power of heaven and earth was drawn into the ring, and Long Chen controlled it.
In that instant, Long Chen seemed to be the master of this world. He finally understood that the Nine-Star Overlord Body Technique had two types of internal and external powers: the power of the stars was internal power, while the divine ring was external power.
Now, with the power of the stars merging with the power of the Immortal Realm, the blood within Long Chen surged rapidly, like thousands of galloping horses or surging waves.
The moment he summoned the divine ring, Long Chen felt a slight ache in his flesh. Clearly, although he had found a method to channel the divine fire, his body still struggled to withstand the impact.
Even so, his punch carried earth-shattering power. Zhao Wuzheng was nearly crippled by Long Chen's punch. Black ripples still lingered in the void—the scene of Zhao Wuzheng's ancient demon ape's aura shattering.
"Zhao Wuzheng's ancient heroic spirit has been shattered."
Chu Yang and the others' faces changed dramatically. Zhao Wuzheng had the blessing of an ancient heroic spirit, a terrifying existence from an ancient era. The immortal will he left behind could actually be shattered?
Seeing Zhao Wuzheng gravely injured, Xie Tianyu suddenly moved, floating to Zhao Wuzheng's side. With a large hand slapping Zhao Wuzheng, a curtain of water enveloped him. The eyes that had lost their luster from his wounds slowly lit up, pulling him back from the brink of death.
Although he could not die for the time being, the wounds on his body could not heal anytime soon. Xie Tianyu was treating Zhao Wuzheng's wounds, which only made him more anxious.
Because his water power fell on Zhao Wuzheng, it couldn't heal his wounds. As soon as the wound healed, it would automatically split open, and some kind of law covered the wound, which greatly reduced his healing effect.
Although they all disliked Zhao Wuzheng, the situation was extremely grim at this moment. One more person meant more protection.
"Buzz buzz buzz... The
divine ring behind Long Chen slowly rotated. The six-colored ring turned three colors inward and three outward, one forward, one reversed. As it slowly turned, it seemed to unfold the myriad Dao mechanisms, infinitely mysterious.
As the divine ring circulated, the stabbing pain inside Long Chen gradually eased, and he slowly adapted to the fusion of the two powers.
Originally, even a single power was very difficult for Long Chen to control and required giving up most of it. Now, with the fusion of two forces, he had to give up even more. But he had to do so—he wanted to explore the secrets of the Nine-Star Overlord Body Technique step by step.
Because he controlled only one-tenth of his power, ninety percent of his power leaked out. From a distance, Long Chen looked like a blazing sun, radiating endless divine light. Centered on him, ripples surged wildly across heaven and earth, as if the whole world could no longer contain him.
Because of the power leaking out, terrifying phenomena were triggered. Others didn't know the truth, yet the phenomenon was already so terrifying. Wouldn't Long Chen be even more terrifying?
Even Zhao Wuzheng, who summoned an ancient heroic spirit, was nearly killed by a single punch—who else could possibly stand against him?
"Boss, mighty!" In the distance,
Bai Xiaole shouted excitedly, watching Long Chen dominate the world with the might of a ruler, looking down on all beings as if he himself had risen above the rest.
Luo Bing, Luo Ning, Mu Qingyun, and the others were killing the powerful figures of the five major factions while watching Long Chen. They were equally excited—Long Chen was growing stronger and more terrifying.
"What are you all standing there for? Aren't you going to kill yourself? Are you really waiting for Third Master to take action himself? Long Chen stood inside the divine ring, looking down at Xie Tianyu and the others, speaking coldly.
Xie Tianyu and the others were both shocked and furious. This Long Chen was far too arrogant, actually wanting them to commit suicide.
"Long Chen, you don't need to put on a show anymore. Your current power is simply beyond your control.
Although your vision is frightening, your power is scattered and unfocused, your laws are chaotic and unfocused. The power you can control is at most only a tenth or twelfth of what you manifest.
And with such a massive waste of divine power, how long can you hold out? Trying to fool me, Chu Yang, you're still too inexperienced. Chu Yang looked at Long Chen and sneered.
As soon as Chu Yang spoke, Xie Tianyu and the others suddenly understood. They had finally noticed Long Chen's suspicion. Indeed, as Chu Yang said, Long Chen had many issues.
If the human body is like a reservoir, then control is like a valve under the dam—the stronger the control, the smaller the valve.
The smaller the valve, the more terrifying the energy released by the water flow due to pressure. Conversely, if the control is weak, the valve becomes larger. Although the water flow is larger, the pressure is lower, the force is unfocused, and the destructive power is limited.
What Long Chen is showing now is that the reservoir is filled with water, and water is overflowing from the dam. Although the area is large and frightening, the damage is not high.
This was a very obvious phenomenon, but because Long Chen's aura was so terrifying and he had crippled Zhao Wuzheng with another blow, they were all stunned. But when their lives are seriously threatened, human intelligence is greatly diminished.
"I didn't expect the Chu family to be somewhat clever, but you actually saw through it. Interesting. But even if a lion can't control its own power, can't it do anything to a pack of rabbits?" Long Chen smiled faintly.
"Long Chen, you're far too arrogant. Do you really think you're the only one with a trump card?" Chu Yang looked at Long Chen and sneered, then revealed the prayer beads in his hand.
"I know you have a trump card, but unfortunately, you don't have brains. Do you know you missed this one chance to kill me?" Long Chen stood with his hands behind his back, looking at Chu Yang and speaking calmly and unhurriedly.
"Is that so?" Chu Yang also spoke calmly.
Perhaps because all his subordinates were already dead, and the lives of disciples from other factions had nothing to do with him, he wasn't in a hurry at all about Bai Xiaole and the others slaughtering the powerful figures of the five major factions.
"Do you remember when we first entered the Jialin Immortal Land? Back then, I killed you so hard you couldn't fight back, and in the end, you fled in disgrace. If it weren't for that old Chu Huairen, you would have died long ago. Long Chen said.
"Hmph, so what? It was unexpected, and I won't give you a second chance. Chu Yang snorted coldly.
"No, you've already given it, you know? It was inside this underground temple that I had a chance encounter and learned the method to control power.
But to fully integrate and master it takes time. Fighting Zhao Wuzheng gradually familiarized me with the power of control, gradually increasing my own strength.
If you had acted right away instead of just sitting back and watching the tigers fight, I wouldn't have been able to use my strength and might have died in this Jialin Immortal Land.
Unfortunately, now, you no longer have the power to kill me. What awaits you is death. Long Chen said.
"Is that so?" But I don't think so—your life belongs to me. Chu Yang smiled faintly. All the panic and panic from before vanished, replaced by calm—calm mixed with confidence, as if everything was under his control.
"Oh?" Does your confidence come from Luo Tianye? Long Chen looked at Chu Yang with interest, and the confidence on Chu Yang's face vanished instantly. He stared at Long Chen in shock.