Chapter 41: Inner Sect Leaderboard (Part 5)

After obtaining the nano battle armor and the brand-new death scythe, Lin Chen was like a tiger released from its cage, advancing with unstoppable momentum.

She had fought her way to the 32nd level in just half a day.

If she cleared this level, she would join Chief Disciple Lei Ji as the Disciple who had cleared the highest level.

At this moment, the area in front of the challenge leaderboard stele was already crowded with people, and the former number one, Chief Disciple Lei Ji of Leiyin Palace, stood quietly at the very front.

Chief Disciple Lei Ji of Leiyin Palace was dressed in the uniform attire of a Personal Disciple, wearing light white gauze robes.

Her face was exquisite, her features perfect, her breasts were full and uplifted, her waist was slender enough to be encircled by a single hand, her hips were round and plump, and her curves were alluring and captivating.

The ribbon at her waist occasionally flickered with lightning, marking her identity as the Chief Disciple of Leiyin Palace.

At this moment, she had become the center of attention, drawing countless gazes.

Beside her, the Chief Disciple of Huoyin Palace, Chi Yan, was also dressed in light white gauze robes, her features equally exquisite, beautiful, and pretty.

Although her figure was not as explosive as Chief Disciple Lei Ji's, her curvaceous body exuded a hot and confident aura.

She radiated a free and unrestrained charm, which also attracted countless gazes.

Chi Yan said with a hint of teasing, "Chief Disciple Lei Ji, I've already been pushed down to third place, you should come down and join me. I'm so lonely all by myself."

Upon hearing this, Chief Disciple Lei Ji smiled slightly, showing no anger, and instead responded teasingly, "I would certainly like to come down and join you, but I'm afraid my strength won't allow it!"

A black line instantly appeared on Chi Yan's face; she was clearly choked up by Chief Disciple Lei Ji's retort.

Chief Disciple Lei Ji explained, "The 33rd level doesn't test combat ability, but healing ability. Even I couldn't pass it, let alone Lin Chen."

"Although her alchemy possesses Heaven-Defying combat power, I fear she will only be able to stop at level 34, just like me."

Her tone carried a hint of helplessness, but her eyes contained a deep sense of recognition and admiration for Lin Chen.

On the outskirts of the plaza, the three princesses, Meng Li, and Cuier had also arrived, watching the projection of Lin Chen's challenge in the center of the plaza.

Princess Jin Xuan was so shocked by her good friend that she was speechless; if Lin Chen had used that set of armor to duel her back then, what would have happened to her?

Inside the level.

Having just passed level 31, Lin Chen was panting slightly, her chest rising and falling with the rhythm of her breathing, making her look exceptionally alluring.

Lin Fan watched with eyes glowing green, unable to resist saying, "Lin Chen, you look quite tired. Why don't you let me help you fight? I guarantee we'll clear it in seconds!"

Lin Chen gave a sweet smile and pursed her red lips, completely unaware of Lin Fan's strange behavior.

"I am indeed a little tired, but I've already recovered." She lifted her arm slightly, exuding confidence and ease.

Lin Fan sighed helplessly and put away the stray thoughts in his heart, "Alright, then be careful and don't push yourself too hard."

"Mm! Got it." Lin Chen answered briskly, her voice as crisp as a spring.

She then stepped toward the entrance of the 32nd level, her slender figure appearing exceptionally light under the sunlight, like a faint breeze.

Location of the 32nd level.

A vast battlefield, as desolate as ruins.

Thick fog shrouded the surroundings, blurring the distant scenery, making it difficult for sight to penetrate.

Silence enveloped the entire area, as if Lin Chen were the only person left in the world, with only the wind whispering in her ears, carrying a dangerous aura.

Lin Chen took a deep breath, gripped the death scythe in her hand, and vigilantly scanned her surroundings.

An oppressive atmosphere permeated the air, making her feel as if she were facing a formidable enemy.

Suddenly, a low vibration came from the ground. Lin Chen immediately heightened her vigilance and stepped back lightly.

Before she could fully react, a huge claw suddenly rushed out from the fog, its speed so fast that she had no time to completely dodge.

"Oh no!"

The massive claw grabbed her waist with the precision of an iron clamp, instantly lifting her whole body into the air.

Lin Chen only felt an irresistible force squeezing her body. A huge pressure struck, and the surface of her armor made a creaking sound.

"Vincent!" Lin Chen quickly called out to the armor System.

Instantly, the nano battle armor automatically activated its defense mechanism. The entire suit hardened immediately, forming a solid protective shield that tightly wrapped around her body, resisting the monster's strength that was almost about to crush her.

The strength of the giant claw remained powerful. Although the armor had temporarily blocked the attack, Lin Chen still felt an undeniable pressure.

At that very moment, the monster's powerful claw actually forcibly stripped away a portion of the armor, exposing a patch of her snow-white skin.

Cold air struck instantly. Lin Chen frowned, feeling a bone-chilling cold.

"Lin Chen, be careful! Its strength is too great! Let me handle it!"

"It's okay, I can handle it, I can neutralize it!"

Lin Chen endured the pain, focused her mind, and a sharp black blade light flashed from the death scythe in her hand.

She thrust the scythe backward violently, the black edge striking directly at the monster's forelimb.

"Hiss—" The monster let out an angry roar, blood instantly spraying from its forelimb, and its strength weakened slightly.

Taking this opportunity, Lin Chen quickly broke free from its control, and the vector propulsion engine spat out long tongues of pale blue flame, pushing her into the high air.

Lin Chen nimbly adjusted her posture in the air, her eyes coldly staring at the huge figure gradually emerging from the fog.

This was a Mountain-Splitting Magic Armor Beast, massive in size like a truck, its entire body covered in thick scales. Its strong and powerful forelimbs could not only split mountains and crush rocks but also shake the entire ground.

"This guy seems hard to deal with!"

"Why don't you let me do it! Daring to bully your slender waist, watch me skin it alive!"

"No need, I'll try again. I have a way!"

At this moment, the automatic repair System of the vincent battle armor had already activated. Within a few short seconds, the torn part healed rapidly, and the armor was as good as new.

"Repair complete. Current integrity is 100%, remaining spiritual essence is 99%."

Vincent continued to broadcast, "Hostile target scan complete. Defense level is S. You may use large-scale strategic weapons to bombard it, or create a usable wound to effectively inflict damage with conventional weapons."

A transparent holographic selection box floated before Lin Chen's eyes. Her gaze sank, she pursed her red lips slightly, and without hesitation, she chose option B.

"Wounds, huh? That's easy," Lin Chen chuckled coldly, gripping the scythe, Battle Intent rising in her eyes.

She took a slight breath, then shouted softly, "Void Mirror Image!"

This was the Void Heaven-Swallowing Art, a defensive technique of the Golden Core Stage, and also Lin Chen's strongest defensive technique.

As soon as her voice fell, a phantom condensed from Void Power quickly appeared on one side of the Mountain-Splitting Magic Armor Beast, making it difficult to distinguish real from fake.

At this moment, Lin Chen's real body had already escaped into the Void Realm the instant she released the phantom, hiding without a trace, completely disappearing from the battlefield, leaving only a faint energy fluctuation in the air.

The appearance of the phantom immediately attracted the attention of the Mountain-Splitting Magic Armor Beast.

It let out an angry roar, its blood-red eyes staring fixedly at the phantom, and it violently swung its huge front claws, fiercely pouncing toward the void image.

"Hooked." Lin Chen curled the corners of her mouth, her hands quickly plucking the strings, and she shouted in a low voice, "Spirit Sound Blade Transformation!"

"Clang," a long, lingering zither sound rang out, and countless sound blades broke through the air from her strings, precisely slicing toward the thick scales of the Mountain-Splitting Magic Armor Beast.

The sound blades were incomparably sharp, each strike carrying penetrating power, causing the air itself to tremble slightly.

However, the moment the sound blades collided with the Mountain-Splitting Magic Armor Beast's scales, sparks flew everywhere, leaving only a shallow mark on the surface.

The Mountain-Splitting Magic Armor Beast roared, turned around abruptly, and its huge claws swept over.

"Void Body Protection!" Lin Chen reacted quickly, crossing her arms to protect her head, and shouted in a low voice.

A transparent Void Body Protection shield was generated instantly, quickly covering her entire body and wrapping her within it.

The Mountain-Splitting Magic Armor Beast's claws hit the shield, causing ripples to spread across its surface. Although Lin Chen was not hit directly, the massive force was still transmitted through the shield, knocking her back dozens of steps.

She flipped in the air, landed lightly on her feet, and steadied herself, but she felt a dull pain in her chest.

Lin Chen frowned slightly, feeling a bit unwilling in her heart.

She had originally intended to tear open the Mountain-Splitting Magic Armor Beast's defense through the large-scale damage of the sound blades to create a huge wound for it, but she hadn't expected the opponent's scales to be so sturdy, almost completely blocking her attack.