NABC Chapter 2171 Invincible Physical Body
Chapter 2171 Invincible Physical Body
On the high platform, the elder in charge of the judgment saw the whole process clearly, and a hint of approval flashed in his eyes as he nodded slightly.
Clearly, he was quite satisfied with Chen Fei's overwhelming strength and his decision to hold back at the last moment.
The purpose of the sect competition is to learn from each other and hone our skills, not to fight to the death. Fighting to the death is for demonic cultivators and other sects.
"Chen Fei of Cuiping Peak wins!"
As the sound faded, it marked the official end of this highly anticipated competition, whose outcome was completely unexpected.
Upon hearing the verdict, Chen Fei remained calm. He simply bowed respectfully in the direction of the elder presiding over the judgment on the high platform before flying down to the martial arts arena.
The deathly silence was only shattered when Chen Fei disappeared.
"That's it?"
"One punch breaks the formation, one punch defeats the enemy!"
"Senior Sister Wu Nianjiao lost? Lost so completely? That's the Sorrowful Fairy!"
"The Dao Ruins Return to Truth Body is terrifying; its power is simply inhuman."
"Did you see that? He clearly held back his strength in that last punch, otherwise Senior Sister Wu would have lost her arm."
"It's not just his strength, but also his grasp of the timing of formations, his agility in close combat, and his control of the battle... How could this be someone who has just broken through?"
"Initiation? You're telling me that this can be achieved through initiation?"
“We all misjudged him. This Chen Fei is not only incredibly lucky, but also has extraordinary talent. He is clearly a hidden dragon waiting to soar into the sky.”
"Who said before that his foundation was weak and that he only had a high level of skill but no real ability?"
"This is interesting. Wu Nianjiao was a top 16 seed, but she was defeated by Chen Fei in two moves. Does that mean Chen Fei's strength must be at least in the top eight, or even the top five?"
"Three portions of top-grade spiritual materials... who knows, he might actually get one of them."
"Look, the light screen has been updated. Chen Fei has one win and zero losses."
"Tsk tsk, one of the top 16 seeds was eliminated in the very first match, and in such a way... This tournament is likely to produce a dark horse."
A wave of voices surged, and countless gazes followed the direction Chen Fei had left in.
The battle between Chen Fei and Wu Nianjiao is spreading at an astonishing speed throughout the entire Nine Peaks of Martial Arts.
Just as the battle between Chen Fei and Wu Nianjiao caused a huge uproar, fierce competitions were also taking place simultaneously in other martial arts arenas of the Nine Peaks of Martial Arts.
Among them, another highly anticipated battle took place in the training ground of the Fifth Peak, as one of the participants was Cao Feiyu.
Her opponent was also a sword cultivator, from Qingming Peak, which was famous for its swordsmanship. He had solid cultivation and sharp swordsmanship.
Cao Feiyu is tall and slender, dressed in a black outfit that accentuates her perfect curves.
As the battle began, the Qingming Peak disciple launched a full-scale attack, his sword light cascading like a waterfall, sweeping in all directions, attempting to gain the upper hand through speed. His swordsmanship was indeed remarkable; the sword light was dense and chilling, having already grasped the essence of the Qingming Peak's Frosty Waterfall Sword Technique.
However, Cao Feiyu simply stood still until the sky full of sword light was about to hit her, then she raised the long sword in her hand.
The next moment, a chilling sword intent, seemingly descending from the heavens, suddenly descended. The light in the training ground seemed to dim for a moment, and a sharp, piercing aura filled the space.
"It's falling from the sky!"
Cao Feiyu parted her red lips slightly, and as her voice fell, the long sword pointing diagonally to the sky slowly descended and slashed down.
The movements appear slow, but are actually extremely fast.
A dark golden sword aura capable of cleaving heaven and earth burst forth from the sword tip and fell vertically, as if it were truly a divine punishment sword falling from the heavens.
Before the sword aura even arrived, the terrifying sword pressure had already caused cracks to appear in the surrounding space. The Qingming Peak disciple's expression changed slightly. He felt as if he were locked onto by the entire sky, and no matter which direction he dodged, he could not escape this sword that fell from the sky.
He roared, and the sword light surged, transforming into a massive pillar of ice that shot upwards in an attempt to block the attack.
"Crack!"
The moment the dark golden sword energy collided with the icy sword pillar, there was no earth-shattering roar, only a sound like glass shattering.
The seemingly imposing pillar of ice swords was as fragile as paper before the dark golden sword energy, easily sliced open and then shattered into countless ice crystals.
The sword energy continued its momentum, striking precisely the longsword that the Qingming Peak disciple had placed in front of him.
"clang!"
The deafening clang of metal clashing together caused the high-quality longsword in the hands of the Qingming Peak disciple to let out a mournful cry.
He was struck as if by lightning, his protective energy shattered instantly, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood. His body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, flying straight out of the boundary of the martial arts arena.
He only drew his sword once.
Cao Feiyu didn't even move a step; she simply stood still and unleashed a Heavenly Slash. The Qingming Peak swordsman, who was considered quite skilled even in the late-stage Tai Cang Realm, was defeated without any suspense.
On the high platform, the elder in charge of the proceedings, his eyes gleaming with admiration, announced in a loud voice: "The fifth peak, Cao Feiyu of Cuiping Peak, wins!"
Cao Feiyu turned around, and her dark figure quickly disappeared.
"The Heavenly Sword Technique invokes the power of the heavens; once drawn, the sword is unwavering, annihilating everything. Senior Sister Cao's swordsmanship has actually progressed to this level."
"We are both sword cultivators, yet the difference is so great. That sword... I couldn't even muster the thought of defending against it."
"Chen Fei defeated his opponent with two punches, his domineering style was unparalleled. Senior Sister Cao won with a single sword strike, her sharpness was incomparable. The two of them are truly..."
"It seems that the ownership of those three top-grade spiritual materials is becoming increasingly elusive."
Cao Feiyu's strong performance was like a boulder thrown into a lake, once again stirring up huge waves.
She and Chen Fei, one renowned for her swordsmanship and the other for her brute force, announced their formidable strength and determination to compete for top-grade spiritual materials to everyone at almost the same time, each in their own way.
The competition was ignited by these two clean and decisive victories.
After leaving the training ground, Chen Fei did not go far, but sat down nearby to meditate and adjust his breathing. Although the battle with Wu Nianjiao had not exhausted him much, he still habitually adjusted himself to his best condition.
Curious, awe-inspiring, and inquisitive glances were cast at Chen Fei from time to time, but he seemed oblivious, closing his eyes to rest.
About half an hour later, the jade talisman in his arms vibrated slightly, emitting a soft light. New battle information appeared.
"Number 12, Class C, Sixth Peak Martial Arts Arena."
Chen Fei opened his eyes, his gaze shining brightly. He stood up, transformed into a streak of light, and flew towards the sixth peak.
When he stepped into the training ground, his opponent was already there waiting.
He was a young man dressed in a brown short-sleeved shirt. Judging from his attire, he was a disciple of Iron Wall Peak who mainly cultivated physical strength and close combat. His aura was steady. Under normal circumstances, he would be considered a skilled fighter, enough to hold a place among the inner disciples.
However, when this Iron Wall Peak disciple saw Chen Fei walking slowly towards him, his previously calm expression instantly froze.
Chen Fei.
How could it be him?
The disciples who participated in today's duel are all gathering information from the various training grounds. Chen Fei's impressive feat of sending Wu Nianjiao flying with just two punches has practically spread throughout the Nine Peaks.
He was secretly relieved that his opponent in the first round was not too strong, and after a hard-fought battle, he was lucky enough to win and accumulate a victory.
I was planning to try my best in the second round and see if I could get lucky and win another match. Maybe I could even pick up a bargain after those top players have both been injured.
But who would have thought that in the second round of the draw, they would directly draw the very same evil star who had just sent the Fairy of Sorrowful Sounds flying and coughing up blood.
The Iron Wall Peak disciple felt a bitter taste in his mouth. He mainly cultivated the Immovable King Body, which was also a rather remarkable sixteenth-level body refining technique. He had cultivated it to the seventh level, and his physical body was strong and his strength was astonishing.
But...that depends on who you're comparing yourself to.
Compared to Chen Fei's Dao Ruins Returning to Truth Body, which is suspected to be at the eighth level or even higher? Compared to the terrifying power of those two punches that shattered the sonic array and crippled Wu Nianjiao?
He knew his physical body wasn't weak, but how many punches could he withstand from Chen Fei? One punch? Two punches? He figured his fate wouldn't be much better than Wu Nianjiao's.
Wu Nianjiao at least has many other means to deal with the situation, such as music, formations, and puppets, while he has almost no other choice but to confront her head-on.
But to confront them head-on... wouldn't that be suicide?
"This luck... is just too bad."
The Iron Wall Peak disciple sighed inwardly, suppressing his resentment, and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Chen Fei: "Senior Brother Chen's cultivation is profound and his strength is unparalleled. I am ashamed to admit defeat in this battle and wish Senior Brother Chen good fortune in martial arts."
After speaking, without waiting for the judge's announcement or looking at Chen Fei's reaction, the disciple turned around and disappeared from the training ground.
On the high platform, the elder judge nodded slightly: "Knowing how to assess the situation and cut losses in time, he's not stupid."
The scene of the Iron Wall Peak disciple admitting defeat was naturally witnessed by the surrounding disciples.
"Admitted defeat? Admitted defeat outright?"
"That's normal. If it were me, I'd admit defeat too. Why bother going up and getting beaten up when you can't win a fight?"
"Chen Fei's reputation is now firmly established. Anyone who faces him in the future will likely be intimidated before the battle even begins."
"Yeah, he took down even the top 16 seeds in two moves, who would dare to go head-to-head with him?"
"It seems that Chen Fei is really going to go all the way in this competition."
The news of Chen Fei's victory without a fight, combined with his previous two victories, made his aura even more dazzling.
The competition is in full swing, with winners advancing and losers accumulating more defeats.
As the number of matches increased, the clashes between the strongest contestants became more frequent. Chen Fei and Cao Feiyu, like two of the most dazzling stars, each forged ahead on their own trajectories, unstoppable.
Chen Fei's competitions have almost formed a fixed pattern.
His opponents either witnessed his terrifying strength, weighed their options carefully, and wisely chose to concede defeat, preserving their strength for future plans.
Those who dared to challenge him, whether out of wishful thinking or overconfidence, all succumbed quickly to Chen Fei's absolute power.
It takes at least one or two moves, and at most three to five exchanges, without exception. He doesn't even need to fully unleash his Dao Void True Body; his physical strength and absolute control over the rhythm of battle are enough to crush the vast majority of opponents.
The same was true for Cao Feiyu; a sword technique descended from the sky, its strikes never to return, its sharpness unmatched.
No matter whether the opponent is skilled in magic, proficient in physical combat, or unpredictable, they all appear pale and powerless before her sword aura, which has reached the ninth level of the Heavenly Sword Technique.
Because they adhered to the principle of not meeting each other in the early stages of the same peak, both players swept through the competition with perfect records, and their number of wins increased rapidly.
According to the competition rules, winners on winning streaks will be matched with other winners on winning streaks first, to ensure a fairer final ranking and to bring together strong opponents earlier.
Finally, Chen Fei's latest match information has given those who follow him a boost of spirits.
"Number 3, Class A, Main Peak Martial Arts Arena. Opponent: Zhong Ming from Tianzhen Peak."
Zhong Ming, a recognized array formation prodigy of Tianzhen Peak, was predicted to be among the top sixteen in the pre-competition rankings. His array formation skills were superb, combining offense and defense in a unique and unpredictable manner, making him the type of opponent that countless cultivators of the same level least wanted to face.
Chen Fei versus Zhong Ming, a body-refining prodigy versus a Dao genius.
The news of this duel instantly attracted a huge amount of attention. Many disciples who were competing on other peaks even flocked to the main peak's martial arts arena after learning that they had no matches scheduled for the time being, eager to witness this fierce battle firsthand.
When Chen Fei transformed into a beam of light and landed in the main peak's martial arts arena, the area outside was already packed with people, and the atmosphere was electric. All eyes were focused on the two people facing off in the arena.
Chen Fei was still wearing a blue Taoist robe, his expression calm.
Opposite him stood a young man dressed in a moon-white array master's robe, none other than Zhong Ming of Tianzhen Peak.
Unlike Chen Fei's calm demeanor, Zhong Ming's expression was more solemn than ever before. He frowned slightly as he carefully examined Chen Fei opposite him.
Clearly, Chen Fei's previous impressive record, especially the scene where he defeated Wu Nianjiao with two punches, put considerable pressure on him.
He knew Wu Nianjiao's strength; even if he himself faced her, he would have to put in some effort, and it would be impossible for him to do so as easily as Chen Fei.
Beside Zhong Ming stood a colossal figure.
It was a humanoid puppet that was two zhang tall and made entirely of an unknown dark gold metal.
The puppet's lines were rigid and sharp, with intricate array patterns engraved at its joints, faintly shimmering with spiritual light. Its arms were not human hands, but rather a shield on the left and a spear on the right, the shield covered with mysterious runes and the spear tip gleaming coldly.
The puppet's eyes were inlaid with two fist-sized, dark blue gems, which were now flashing with a cold and wary light, firmly locking onto Chen Fei.
A heavy, solid, and subtly sharp aura emanated from the puppet.
This is Zhong Ming's golden armor puppet. This puppet is both offensive and defensive, and even ordinary late-stage Tai Cang Realm cultivators would find it difficult to deal with.
"Junior Brother Chen, I've long admired your name."
Zhong Ming took a deep breath, cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Chen Fei from afar, and said in a steady voice, "Junior Brother's physical body is unparalleled, and the power of his Dao Void True Body is vast. I admire you greatly. However, the path of array formation also has its mysteries. Today, I would like to ask Junior Brother for some guidance."
Chen Fei's gaze swept over the imposing golden-armored puppet, and he nodded slightly in return: "Senior Brother Zhong, please."
Then Chen Fei raised his right hand and casually waved it.
As his sleeve swept across the ground, the space in front of him rippled slightly. Then, a puppet appeared.
The puppet stood quietly beside Chen Fei, radiating no imposing aura.
But the moment Zhong Ming saw it, his pupils contracted sharply. As a direct descendant of the Heavenly Array Peak, his perception of puppets was extremely acute.
Isn't Chen Fei famous for his body refinement? How come he has a high-grade sixteenth-rank array puppet?
Moreover, judging from the puppet's design and spiritual pressure, and the faint mental connection between it and Chen Fei... this is clearly his natal array puppet. Could Chen Fei be a top-tier array master?
Zhong Ming suddenly remembered that there seemed to be a rumor about Chen Fei that when he first entered the Dan Chen Sect, he had shown amazing talent in the art of formations.
However, after breaking through two realms and revealing his Dao Void Returning to Truth Body, everyone's attention was drawn to Chen Fei's terrifying physical cultivation, and they subconsciously overlooked his possibly equally extraordinary array formation skills.
How could someone with such abnormal body refinement be a formation master? And judging from the grade of this formation puppet, its formation skills are probably not low either.
For ordinary cultivators, specializing in one path is already difficult enough; to cultivate one path to a high level is even rarer.
Like Zhong Ming, who poured all his energy into the Dao of Arrays to achieve his current success. But what about Chen Fei? He has reached the astonishing eighth level of the Dao Ruins Returning to Truth Body in body refinement, and now he displays such mastery of arrays…
But if they already possess the Dao Void Returning to Truth Body, do they still need the Dao of Arrays?
The Dao Ruins Return to Truth Body is an invincible physical body that can break through all laws. With such a powerful physical body, most cultivators would devote all their energy to exploring the potential of their physical body and cultivating the corresponding supernatural abilities. Who would be distracted by studying the tedious and complicated array formations?
While formations are ingenious, setting them up takes time and controlling them requires concentration. In the ever-changing close combat, they may not always be as effective as a direct punch.
What was Chen Fei thinking? And how did he manage to do it?
The spectators were also somewhat taken aback when they saw Chen Fei's puppet formation.
"Array puppets? Chen Fei also has array puppets?"
"A sixteenth-grade superior quality, it seems this was truly crafted with care."
"Isn't Chen Fei supposed to be a body cultivator? How come he also knows formations? And can even create a sixteenth-grade high-quality formation puppet?"
“I remember now. When Senior Brother Chen Fei first started learning, he was said to have an extremely high talent for formations.”
"His physical body is invincible, and his formation is also this strong?"
"Senior Brother Zhong Ming has probably met his match this time... His expertise in array formations might not be as useful."
Everyone's interest was completely ignited.
What was initially expected to be a violent battle to break through the formation has instead transformed into a duel between two formation geniuses. This unexpected turn of events has instantly elevated the suspense and excitement of the competition to a new level.
On the high platform, the elder in charge of the judgment lingered for a moment on the array puppet beside Chen Fei, then spoke in a deep voice:
"Chen Fei of Emerald Screen Peak, bell tolls at Sky Array Peak. The contest begins!"
The moment the words were spoken, the bell rang.
"town!"
With a low shout, Zhong Ming formed hand seals, and the two-zhang-tall golden armored puppet beside him suddenly emitted a dazzling light from its dark blue eyes.
The massive body took a sudden step forward, and the entire training ground seemed to tremble slightly.
Centered on the puppet's body, countless pale silver array patterns suddenly appeared in the void within a radius of hundreds of miles.
These array patterns are layered and interconnected. As soon as they appear, they attract the surrounding天地元气 (heaven and earth energy), causing the space in that area to produce subtle distortions and a sense of stagnation.
A powerful array-like energy, seemingly capable of freezing time and sealing off space, spread out.
"The Eternal Void Array Scripture! Senior Brother Zhong used this ultimate technique right from the start!" A knowledgeable disciple from Tianzhen Peak spoke with excitement and awe.
The Eternal Spacetime Array Scripture, one of the core inheritances of the Dan Chen Sect's Tai Cang Realm, is a top-tier array technique that directly points to the Great Dao of Spacetime. Zhong Ming has clearly grasped its essence, and his use of it now is intended to instantly create a spacetime cage, trapping Chen Fei within it.
This is not over yet.
Just as the pale silver spacetime array patterns were rapidly spreading and about to form an encirclement, a point of warm, clear spiritual light, as smooth as jade, suddenly shone from between Zhong Ming's brows. Like a third eye opening, the light rippled outwards like waves.
Under the illumination of the spiritual light, the world that Zhong Ming saw seemed to change.
The flow of primordial energy in the void, the construction trajectory of the array patterns, even the subtle changes in Chen Fei's aura and the energy nodes of the array within the puppet beside him... everything became clearer and more transparent than ever before.
The originally complex and profound Eternal Spacetime Array's array patterns have been constructed at a speed that has increased by 30%, and are now more stable and precise.
"The Immortal True Light Mirror!" another knowledgeable disciple exclaimed in a low voice.
The Undying True Light Mirror is of immeasurable help in comprehending cultivation techniques, studying formations, refining elixirs and crafting weapons, and even in discerning the weaknesses of opponents when facing enemies.
However, this skill is extremely difficult to master, and it has extremely demanding requirements for one's spiritual talent. Zhong Ming's ability to master it and apply it in actual combat demonstrates his exceptional talent.
Zhong Ming's attack was flawless, with each move meticulously planned and executed without reservation, showcasing the skill and strength expected of a top-tier inner sect array master. This display clearly indicated that he considered Chen Fei his greatest enemy and was determined to achieve victory in a single battle.
In the stands, countless spectators watched the scene unfold. Zhong Ming's performance was impeccable. How would Chen Fei respond to such a meticulous and powerful opening move?
However, faced with Zhong Ming's overwhelming offensive, Chen Fei instead revealed a smile. (End of Chapter)