Cultivation Begins with Skill Points
Chapter 314 - 313: Exploding with One Punch

Chapter 314: Chapter 313: Exploding with One Punch

The ultimate stage of the "Mountain Splitting Fist Technique" involves choosing a mountain peak to comprehend its essence. Zhong Lin did not bother searching for any lofty mountains, but directly integrated the essence of Taishan from his past life, capturing its majestic and oppressive will.

"What a formidable fist technique! I never expected someone of your talent to exist in the Luoxing Islands."

In the eyes of Feng Lan Sword Lord, anger surged continuously, and a murderous intent rose to the sky, causing his silhouette to tremble like ripples on water.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, the figure of Feng Lan Sword Lord disappeared.

"Hmm?"

Zhong Lin’s eyebrows twitched violently, and a strong sense of danger arose within his heart.

Glancing in all directions, there was no trace of Feng Lan Sword Lord.

As thoughts circulated in his mind, his body felt a slight tingle, acupoints vibrated, and his muscles and bones were highly tense.

Even though he had determined that the Ninth Layer of the Dragon Elephant Golden Body was not weaker than Feng Lan Sword Lord’s half-step Xuandan, realm does not always equal combat strength. With Feng Lan Sword Lord’s superior swordsmanship, he did not want to fall for any hidden tricks.

Swish!

Suddenly, Zhong Lin sensed danger approaching from the void, yet he couldn’t detect anything.

Scanning with his Divine Thought, he immediately sensed anomalies in the surrounding space.

"Found you."

A bone-chilling cold voice lingered in the air as Zhong Lin stepped ten zhang to the southwest.

His formidable body displaced the omnipresent air, producing ear-piercing sonic booms.

Amidst the tempestuous blasts of astral winds, Zhong Lin’s spine stretched straight as a dragon, and even his physique suddenly expanded to nearly a zhang tall.

Rip!

Amidst the sound of tearing fabric, Zhong Lin’s wide robe burst apart, revealing a body as robust as a Vajra.

Roar!

In the mournful groans of the heavily burdened air, Zhong Lin stood firm, one fist held by his waist, and the other arm raised to the sky like a pillar supporting the heavens.

Crackle!

His fingers clenched tightly, stirring the airflow, and he formed a Fist Seal, crashing it towards a spot several zhang ahead in the void.

"Dragon Elephant Prison."

This was the secret technique contained in the Ninth Layer of the Dragon Elephant Golden Body, Dragon Elephant Prison.

The Dragon Elephant Golden Body, as an Earth Level Martial Arts, naturally contained secret techniques, with three in particular.

The Seventh Level’s Dragon Coiling Star, and the Eighth Layer’s Dragon Elephant God.

Both "Dragon Coiling Star" and "Dragon Elephant God" were defensive secret techniques, one for physical defense and the other for defending the Divine Soul.

Zhong Lin previously avoided Chen Jia’s evasion thanks to "Dragon Elephant God," otherwise, the outcome was uncertain.

The Ninth Layer’s "Dragon Elephant Prison," however, was a deadly move, gathering a massive force of 2.56 million jin throughout the body.

The Dragon Elephant follows, suppressing the Divine Prison.

With one punch, the air within dozens of zhang trembled and surged like countless shells suddenly exploding, creating a terrifying sea of thunder.

Bang!

Where the punch struck, ripples arose in the void, followed by the astonished figure of Feng Lan Sword Lord appearing.

"Damn it! Damn it!"

No words could describe Feng Lan Sword Lord’s shock, reaching the limits of incredibility.

The person before him was merely a Yunling Realm Martial Artist. How did he see through his concealment?

Feng Lan Sword Lord let out a roar, his eyes deeply imprinting the image of Zhong Lin.

With no time to evade, his body slightly twisted, raising his arm to cover his head.

The irresistible fist finally descended, striking his head directly.

At the moment of contact, Feng Lan Sword Lord’s expression changed dramatically, fear flooding his heart.

Bang!

A low, muffled sound, all expressions vanished from Feng Lan Sword Lord’s face.

Light shone brightly, as Zhong Lin’s punch exploded him.

Everyone was left speechless, staring at the god-like martial force in the void.

No one could deny Feng Lan Sword Lord’s might, acknowledged as the top fighter of the Luoxing Islands for centuries, yet now he was blown apart by another.

With Feng Lan Sword Lord’s death, the blood clouds overhead dispersed, revealing gentle sunlight.

Leng Wenzhong, standing by the side, also vanished into the sea the moment the Blood Demon Array dissipated.

Zhong Lin saw this but did not pursue.

Tap tap!

With torn robes fluttering, Zhong Lin reverted to his normal size and strode towards the Golden Light Hall.

"We thank you, Pill Master Zhong."

As Zhong Lin approached, the remaining martial artists rose, bowing to him in gratitude.

They were genuinely grateful; without Zhong Lin’s intervention, their only fate would have been death.

Furthermore, the person before them had defeated Feng Lan Sword Lord, the top fighter of Luoxing Islands, and was also a Sixth Grade Alchemist.

"You’re welcome."

Zhong Lin graciously accepted their grand gestures.

Glancing at the remaining survivors, this battle had severely depleted the martial strength of Luoxing Islands.

The Fierce Sun Palace was finished. Being the most arrogant, they were completely decimated when Feng Lan Sword Lord "revived," with no survivors.

The Sect Master, Deputy Sect Master, and all Nine Elders had fallen, leaving only minor figures in the Sect. Though the Fierce Sun Palace wasn’t annihilated, their future looked bleak.

Many had long been resentful of the Fierce Sun Palace’s tyranny, and now Zhang Jiuyang having gathered everyone at the Seven Stars Sect only intensified their desire for revenge, regardless of the mishap.

The Seven Stars Sect also suffered severe casualties, with only one senior member, Liu Feng Zhenren, surviving. Even the Water Moon Pill Master, who promised to visit Zhong Lin, met a tragic end.

That’s why everyone thought Feng Lan Sword Lord went mad. Initially, it seemed like a conspiracy by the Seven Stars Sect to dominate the Luoxing Islands alone, but ultimately Feng Lan Sword Lord even killed his own, including the Deputy Sect Master and key elders, and the only Sixth Grade Alchemist.

He was purely insane.

Liu Feng Zhenren stepped forward, bowing deeply to Zhong Lin.

With a deep sword scar on his chest, his face was pale as paper, and his breath weak.

Zhong Lin remembered him, for he led the Seven Star Secret Realm exploration and comprehended Sword Intent. Yet, compared to his previous vigor, he now appeared much older and sorrowful.

"Thank you, Pill Master Zhong, for ridding our Sect of this great evil. Liu Feng is eternally grateful and will abide by your commands in the future."

"Hmm."

Zhong Lin said little, nodded at Shi Yunyi and Wan Pu, then soared into the sky.

The two followed closely, soon disappearing into the horizon.

Liu Feng Zhenren watched Shi Yunyi’s retreating figure, intending to say something, but ultimately sighed deeply.

Although unspoken, Shi Yunyi’s use of "Senior Brother" towards Zhong Lin conveyed volumes.

Others gathered the bodies of their loved ones and departed from the Seven Stars Sect.

Soon, news spread throughout the Luoxing Islands of Feng Lan Sword Lord faking his death, using the Blood Demon Array to refine many top fighters to break through to the Xuandan Realm.

Accompanying this was the news of Purple Cloud Sect’s Pill Master Zhong striking down Feng Lan Sword Lord with a single punch, becoming the new ultimate strongman of Luoxing Islands.