Chapter 297: Shameless Jiang Wuchen

"It's not really a matter of guidance."

Jiang Wuchen waved his hand. "This old man simply wants to see how much weight you, this new Elite Disciple, truly carry."

"Since Jiang Yan is no match for you, let this old man try for himself."

"Senior is going to take action personally?"

Zhou Chen's brow furrowed.

Jiang Wuchen was an Elder of the Legalist School, and his cultivation was at least at the Ninth Layer of the Emperor Realm or above.

Moreover, as an Elder, his combat experience and foundation were absolutely incomparable to Jiang Yan's.

System, check Opportunity.

Zhou Chen thought silently.

[Name: Jiang Wuchen]

[Fate: Vigorous in Old Age (Purple), Late Bloomer (Gold)]

[Destiny: 80th Ancestor of the Jiang Family, Ninth Layer of the Emperor Realm, ultimately stopping at the First Transformation Quasi-Immortal Realm.]

[Recent Opportunity: None.]

"What, you don't dare?"

Jiang Wuchen smiled. "Rest assured, this old man will suppress his cultivation to the Emperor Realm Fifth Layer and fight you fairly."

"Since Senior is interested, this Junior will naturally accompany you."

Zhou Chen took a deep breath.

He knew that today's battle was likely unavoidable.

The Jiang Family clearly wanted to give him a show of strength. If he backed down, he would be looked down upon in the Academy from then on.

"Very well."

Jiang Wuchen nodded, and the aura on his body began to withdraw.

Soon, his cultivation was suppressed to the Emperor Realm Fifth Layer.

"Come."

He raised his hand, signaling for Zhou Chen to strike first.

Zhou Chen did not stand on ceremony and directly performed the Azure Lotus Sword Scripture.

"First Bloom of the Azure Lotus!"

Countless Azure Lotus Sword Qi, carrying the power of the Law of Slaughter, shot through the air toward Jiang Wuchen.

But Jiang Wuchen simply waved his hand, and a wall of fire blocked all the Sword Qi.

"Too weak."

He shook his head and said, "Although your Sword Intent contains the Law of Perfection, your Moves are too singular and easily countered."

"Watch closely; this is the true way to use the power of Laws."

Jiang Wuchen raised his hand, and terrifying flames condensed into a long spear.

"Fire God Spear — Slash!"

The Fire God Spear slashed down, its Law power condensed and unyielding, spanning hundreds of feet. Its power was ten times stronger than Jiang Yan's Descent of the Fire God!

Zhou Chen's expression was grave; he did not dare to be careless.

Pluto Seal Fifth Layer — Immovable Nether King.

Hum.

The nether king phantom suddenly emerged, its dual fists steadily blocking the fire spear.

However, before long, a small crack appeared on the nether king phantom.

"Indeed, not simple."

A flash of admiration crossed Jiang Wuchen's eyes. "To be able to comprehend the Law of Perfection at the Emperor Realm Fifth Layer and possess a Creation-type Physique, your talent is indeed excellent."

"But unfortunately, you have too little combat experience."

His figure flickered, appearing instantly in front of Zhou Chen.

"Fire God Fist!"

He threw a punch, the flames condensing into a fist seal that struck Zhou Chen directly in the chest.

Bang!

Zhou Chen flew backward, landing heavily on the ground and kicking up a thick cloud of dust.

As the dust settled, Zhou Chen was completely unharmed after taking a Fire God Fist head-on. Even the well-traveled Jiang Wuchen couldn't help but show a look of surprise.

"Senior's strength is indeed terrifying."

Zhou Chen said indifferently.

Although Jiang Wuchen had suppressed his cultivation, his combat experience and techniques far surpassed Zhou Chen's.

To win, it seemed he had to use his full strength, Zhou Chen thought to himself.

"Azure Lotus Creation Body — Green Lotus Burying Sky!"

Zhou Chen whispered, the power of creation within his body surging wildly. The Azure Lotus in the void bloomed once more, but this time, every petal contained terrifying energy.

Countless killing intent condensed into substance, transforming into a massive Sword of Slaughter.

The blade was inscribed with the wails of countless lost souls, emitting an aura that could destroy everything.

"Oh?"

Jiang Wuchen's eyes lit up. "Interesting, to actually be able to achieve Fusion between the Law of Perfection Slaughter and the power of creation?"

"Not bad, this Move already has some heat to it."

He raised his hand, and the Fire God phantom emerged once more.

"Then let this old man see if this sword of yours can break my Fire God Spear!"

At the same time, Jiang Wuchen quietly raised his cultivation from the Emperor Realm Fifth Layer to the Emperor Realm Eighth Layer.

"Slash!"

The terrifying Law of Slaughter slashed down, and the fearsome Sword Qi traversed heaven and earth, making the entire mountain peak tremble.

The Fire God phantom met the Sword Qi, and the collision of the two forces erupted with world-destroying power.

Rumble—

A massive explosion went off, blasting a huge crater into the mountain peak.

As the dust cleared, Jiang Wuchen stood in place, completely unharmed.

However, a crack had appeared on the Fire God phantom behind him.

"Not bad."

Jiang Wuchen nodded. "To be able to damage my Fire God phantom at the Emperor Realm Fifth Layer, your strength is indeed decent."

"But it is not enough."

He struck again, this time with even more speed and greater power.

Zhou Chen remained expressionless, constantly defending with the Pluto Seal. With the boost from his Physique, he didn't worry about lacking Spiritual Qi at all.

However, Jiang Wuchen's attacks were too sharp, and for a while, the two sides were locked in a stalemate.

In just ten breaths, the two had already exchanged no fewer than a hundred Moves.

"Admit defeat."

Jiang Wuchen said calmly. "Your strength is great, but your combat experience is too lacking; you are no match for me."

Just as Zhou Chen was about to speak, a voice suddenly rang out from behind him.

"Elder Jiang, bullying a newcomer isn't quite right, is it?"

A young man dressed in a white robe walked over, a gentle smile on his face.

"You are…"

Jiang Wuchen narrowed his eyes.

"Daoist School Elite Disciple, Clear Wind Master."

The white-robed youth smiled. "For Elder Jiang to use the cultivation and combat experience of the Emperor Realm Eighth Layer to bully an Elite Disciple who just entered the Academy, I'm afraid it won't sound very good if word gets out, will it?"

Jiang Wuchen's face darkened.

Clear Wind Master was right. Although he had suppressed his cultivation, he hadn't suppressed his combat experience, and he had indeed just quietly utilized eighty percent of his Emperor Realm strength.

Bullying a newcomer in such a way was indeed somewhat disgraceful.

Having the matter exposed to his face by Clear Wind Master made him feel even more embarrassed.

"Humph!"

Jiang Wuchen gave a cold snort and turned to leave. "Zhou Chen, consider yourself lucky this time. But at the next Elite Disciple Competition, the Disciples of the Jiang Family will not show you any mercy."

With that, he led Jiang Yan and the others away.

Zhou Chen breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Clear Wind Master. "Thank you for your help, Fellow Daoist."

"No need for thanks."

Clear Wind Master smiled. "I simply cannot stand the Jiang Family's ways."

"By the way, allow me to introduce myself. I am a Daoist School Elite Disciple, Clear Wind Master. You can call me Clear Wind."

"Zhou Chen."

"I know."

Clear Wind Master smiled. "Your reputation is quite significant now. Slaying someone at the Emperor Realm Seventh Layer and possessing a Creation-type Physique, the entire Academy is talking about you."

"You flatter me."

Zhou Chen gave a bitter smile, not expecting to become so famous just after arriving.

With today's battle, things would likely be even less peaceful in the future.

This battle with Jiang Wuchen also gave him a sense of urgency to become stronger.

He did not want to experience the nightmare of being pinned down and beaten by a Child of Destiny ever again.

Clear Wind Master seemed to see through Zhou Chen's thoughts and said, "I see you seem to have matters to attend to. Let us meet again at the Elite Disciple Competition in a month."

"Very well, after you, Fellow Daoist Clear Wind."

Zhou Chen nodded and extended his right hand in response.

Clear Wind Master nodded in return and departed.