Peerless Divine Eyes
Chapter 73 Why Did You Strike To Kill?

Chapter 73: Chapter 73 Why Did You Strike To Kill?

"Not good, it’s a trap!"

Wu Chiren felt a surge of alarm, but at this moment he was fully committed to his attack and couldn’t stop!

Lu Chen’s spear tip pointed downward. Had he lost strength?

This was his spear technique, Sharpening the Spear in the Heat of Battle!

The spear tip sparked against the stone slabs of the arena as it dragged along, and when Wu Chiren closed in, Lu Chen suddenly flicked the spear upward!

Using the resilience of the fine iron, this flick seemed to gather strength for a long while, and within this short distance, it created a phantasmal afterimage!

"Snap!"

The spear tip hit heavily against the side of Wu Chiren’s chest, and the inch-thrust of spiritual power penetrated straight into his chest cavity!

Crack!

There was a series of crisp sounds as several of Wu Chiren’s ribs snapped instantly!

At the same time, blood gushed from his mouth like a fountain!

"Chi Ren!"

Down below the stage, Xu Zhengde saw this scene, his eyes nearly split with rage as he hysterically roared!

He saw clearly that Lu Chen’s strike was not the killing move.

It was the preamble to the killing move!

This strike was meant to completely strip Wu Chiren of his ability to resist!

With the breastbone shattered, if he were to hold a sword in his hands, any movement would aggravate his injuries!

And for Lu Chen, all he needed next was an ordinary spear technique, and Wu Chiren would be defenseless!

What was even more terrifying to Xu Zhengde was that the injury to the chest didn’t even leave Wu Chiren the chance to beg for mercy!

"Headmaster, save me, please!"

The headmaster had laid down protective measures around the arena, and even though Xu Zhengde was also at the Soul Refinement Realm, he couldn’t break through to the stage. He could only watch with bloodshot eyes, screaming hoarsely at the headmaster!

But all this was too late!

A cold glint flashed in Lu Chen’s eyes.

"Immortal Guides the Way!"

He stood firm as a pine, holding the spear in one hand, and viciously thrust it towards Wu Chiren’s chest!

Thud!

The broken ribs could no longer protect the heart, which was then pierced through by Lu Chen’s spear, passing clear through his chest!

Clang!

His hand weakened, and his long sword fell straight to the ground.

As his body fell back, the headmaster finally arrived, but belatedly!

In reality, the headmaster felt that his response had been quick enough!

But what he didn’t know was that Lu Chen had intentionally forced Wu Chiren into this corner, with the aim of keeping as much distance from the headmaster as possible!

Truth be told, there was no great enmity between Wu Chiren and him.

Lu Chen wasn’t someone to bear grudges.

But the mistake was that Wu Chiren harbored the intention to kill Lu Chen!

Lu Chen only wanted to cultivate in peace at the Heavenly Book Academy and then look for Qin Yaotiao.

Anyone who was a stumbling block on his path, he would kick away without hesitation!

Even if...

The headmaster was no exception!

"Chen Lu, why did you have to deliver a killing blow?"

The headmaster glared furiously at Lu Chen.

Lu Chen took a deep breath and countered, "Headmaster, if I’m not mistaken, I haven’t broken any rules, have I?"

This calm demeanor and confident retort made everyone below the stage take a sharp breath in shock!

Where did he get such courage?

Could it be that he thinks, just because he killed Wu Chiren under the headmaster’s nose, he can challenge the headmaster’s authority?

"Chen Lu, you’re questioning me?"

The headmaster released his grip, allowing Wu Chiren’s body to fall back to the ground, and coldly watched Lu Chen as if such an action was a prelude to striking at Lu Chen.

"Headmaster," Lu Chen supported himself with the spear and said, "I’m merely stating a fact! When you volunteered to judge this match, you said that if someone begged for mercy, a mere word would suffice! But from beginning to end, Wu Chiren did not utter a single word."

The headmaster’s face darkened further.

Lu Chen, seemingly oblivious, continued, "Wu Chiren’s strength far exceeds mine. If I didn’t give it my all, I’m afraid it would only be me who’d die!"

"Of course," he added, raising his eyebrow and emphasizing his tone slightly, "this is the arena of life and death; fate will decide, wealth and honor are in the hands of heaven! If I had died, I believe my teacher would not utter a single word of complaint!"

In that moment, everyone’s gaze shifted to Li Mingru!

Li Mingru, who had always maintained a calm demeanor, now showed a bitter smile.

Internally, he cursed Lu Chen to hell and back!

Clever boy, using me as a shield!

"Headmaster," Li Mingru rose to his feet, actually passing directly through the headmaster’s protective shield and politely said, "Chen Lu is right, according to what you said earlier, it doesn’t seem like he has violated any rules."

"Li Mingru," the headmaster narrowed his eyes but said nothing as he casually dispelled the shield.

And the headmaster himself departed swiftly, not to be seen again.

Xu Zhengde glared furiously at Lu Chen but was powerless to do anything!

With Li Mingru defusing the situation, it was clear that any attempt on his part would be futile.

He turned instead to address an elder with a complex expression beside him, "Medicine Sage, please see if... there is any hope for Chi Ren?"

The Medicine Sage replied with a wry smile, "Zheng De, you’re really overestimating me! Strong as my Medicine Technique may be, I cannot treat the dead!"

Indeed.

His chest having been pierced through, it was unlikely that even a cultivator could save him, right?

It was only after the Soul Refinement Realm teachers dispersed that a corner of the crowd suddenly erupted in cheers as loud as thunder.

"Shang Qing, pay up!"

"Hahaha, pay up!"

"I can’t believe I’ve made money!"

The young ones who had placed their bets were nearly bursting with gains, even the little prince Qin Zhantian was ecstatic.

It was then that Xu Qianqian approached Lu Chen, trying to smile, "Chen Lu, don’t forget... the agreement we had before!"

Lu Chen bared his teeth in a smile, but from his mouth came a forceful word.

"Scram!"