"The people from the Qingchen Sect actually arrived so quickly; that shows some loyalty."
"What does it matter if they came fast? Did you not see the laughter of those Star Gate people? Even if the Qingchen Sect mobilized their entire force, they would just be delivering food to others. The quicker they come, the sooner they'll face misfortune."
"Loyalty? They simply don't know when to retreat."
...
The murmurs began circulating among the crowd as Fang Chen and his group arrived. However, just like before, no one seemed to have any faith in the Qingchen Sect.
"Take them down first." Looking at the approaching members of the Qingchen Sect, Lu Feng frowned. A fierce glint flashed in his eyes as he turned to instruct a group of Star Gate warriors nearby.
Since Lu Chong had already fallen into the hands of the Qingchen Sect, Lu Feng felt he had to retaliate. Although he did not believe that Fang Chen's group posed any real threat, it would still save him a lot of trouble to subdue Qian Yuan and his seven companions first.
"Understood!" The Star Gate warriors, who had been laughing moments ago, responded in unison. Their faces twisted into grim expressions as their Qi Energy surged within them, and they charged toward Qian Yuan and his seven companions.
"Fight!" Qian Yuan shouted angrily.
The atmosphere was extremely tense as both sides drew closer, ready for confrontation. It was easy to imagine that even if Lu Feng did not intervene, with the significant disparity in strength between Qian Yuan's seven and the roughly twenty Star Gate warriors, one clash could easily result in all but him being captured.
His face flushed red, indicating that his Qi Energy was surging rapidly; the flow had reached its peak. Qian Yuan was prepared to fight to the death!
However, at that moment.
In mid-air, just a breath away from this location, a figure in white robes suddenly flashed with light and then vanished from everyone's sight.
The next moment, a gust of wind suddenly swept around the group of Star Gate warriors closing in on Qian Yuan and his seven companions.
As this gentle breeze blew in, everyone nearby focused intently and saw that the white figure that had clearly disappeared earlier had now pierced through the group of Star Gate warriors like a steel blade.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The dull sound of collision echoed continuously, and then an unbelievable scene unfolded. Those mid-stage Alchemy Realm and even Late Stage of Transformation Realm Star Gate warriors were utterly unable to resist against the punches and kicks of the White-Clad Youth, being tossed aside like scarecrows or sent flying far away.
In less than three breaths of time, aside from the Blue-Clad Youth who was a bit farther away, none of the twenty or so Star Gate warriors surrounding Qian Yuan could stand anymore.
"Hiss..."
As they witnessed this almost surreal scene, all that remained were wide-open eyes and dazed faces. The surroundings briefly fell into an eerie silence. However, this silence did not last long; soon, gasps of astonishment filled the air.
"What terrifying strength! The Alchemy Realm warriors are like scarecrows in his hands, without any power to resist."
"This guy... could he be an Inner Sect Senior Brother of the Primordial Embryo Realm?"
"When did Qingchen Sect have such a figure?"
Looking at Fang Chen, who stood quietly in the center, his white clothes still spotless and without a wrinkle, as if the previous brutal attacks were not his doing at all, everyone was filled with admiration.
Gradually, many began to notice Fang Chen's handsome face, and their expressions started to change slightly.
"This person's appearance seems somewhat familiar," someone furrowed their brow and said.
"Fang Chen! He is Fang Chen!" Suddenly, someone exclaimed.
As this exclamation rang out, many who were still uncertain and confused felt their bodies tremble as they finally confirmed who this decisively acting young man in white was.
"Is he really Fang Chen?" The Blue-Clad Youth's gaze fell on Fang Chen, his pupils slightly constricting; his already unpleasant expression grew even worse.
From the moment Fang Chen moved, even he had not reacted in time. By the time he did respond, Fang Chen had already charged into the midst of the Star Gate warriors. In that situation, even if he wanted to intervene, it was already too late. Deep down, there was a voice echoing: he could do nothing against him.
In short, Lu Feng did not intervene. This led to all twenty or so mid-stage Alchemy Realm and even Late Stage of Transformation Realm Star Gate warriors being knocked down by Fang Chen in just three breaths of time, completely overwhelmed and without any ability to resist.
"Is he really Fang Chen?" In the crowd, Wang Lin and the others looked at the figure in white, standing proudly with an unmatched aura. At his feet, many Star Gate warriors curled up in pain, letting out cries of despair. Fang Chen's mouth twitched violently, his face filled with shock and disbelief.
They simply could not believe that just a month ago, Fang Chen was only at the Body Refinement Realm, and now, in such a short time, he had become a warrior of the Alchemy Realm. Even more astonishing was that the strength Fang Chen displayed now was far beyond that of an ordinary Alchemy Realm warrior; he could easily match some Inner Sect Disciples of the Primordial Embryo Realm.
In just one month, could entering that so-called Colorful Sacred Realm really allow someone to advance so dramatically?
At that moment, not only Wang Lin and his companions but also everyone around them revealed expressions of astonishment and disbelief. This was truly incredible. Even Lu Feng narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Fang Chen with a mix of vigilance and a hint of fear he himself did not realize.
After Fang Chen showcased such shocking power, all the cold remarks around him vanished instantly, leaving only feelings of awe. Not to mention Fang Chen's identity as a True Disciple; just the fact that he had advanced from the Body Refinement Realm to the Alchemy Realm in one month, along with his combat prowess that far exceeded his cultivation level, was enough to send chills down people's spines. Such a speed of cultivation was simply outrageous!
In just one month, such a tremendous transformation had occurred. What would happen if Fang Chen were given another month, three months, or half a year? How far could he go? No one knew!
Freak!
In an instant, as they gazed at the young man in white standing proudly before them, those two words involuntarily surfaced in everyone's minds.
"Qingchen Sect or Star Gate—who is truly unlucky?" someone suddenly murmured softly.
The speaker had no intention behind their words, but the listeners took note.
As soon as this statement was made, many people's hearts skipped a beat. Upon reevaluating the situation on both sides, they suddenly realized that with Fang Chen—who bore the title of True Disciple and possessed an incredibly rapid cultivation speed capable of fighting above his level—the current Qingchen Sect might not be as powerful as Star Gate in terms of strength at present. However, its potential was undeniable. Given some time for Fang Chen's cultivation to truly rise, it would lead to an entirely different scenario.
In short, with Fang Chen leading the Qingchen Sect, it appeared to have limitless potential in everyone's eyes. Those who previously had little faith in Qingchen began to reconsider; some even decided to join Qingchen Sect once this matter concluded.
This was the charm of one person!
Of course, regardless of how things unfolded, Qingchen Sect still lacked strength compared to Star Gate on Desolate Peak. A Primordial Embryo Realm warrior like Lu Feng could easily suppress Fang Chen and his group from Qingchen Sect.
Although Fang Chen's displayed strength led many to believe he could rival ordinary Primordial Embryo Realm warriors, Lu Feng was not someone who had just broken through; he was a genuine mid-stage Primordial Embryo Realm warrior and considered a prominent figure among Inner Sect Disciples.
So now, how should Fang Chen face this situation?
All around, whether it was the people from the Qingchen Sect, the Star Gate, or those who were merely spectators, nearly everyone had their eyes fixed on Fang Chen and Lu Feng. It was clear to everyone that the direction of the situation depended almost entirely on what these two would do next.
Clap, clap, clap...
At that moment, a round of applause suddenly rang out. The one clapping was none other than Lu Feng, whom everyone had speculated would react in some way.
With a smile on his face, he applauded and praised, "True Disciple Fang Chen, truly lives up to his reputation. Such talent and potential are enough to make us feel ashamed; he is indeed a figure of Heavenly Pride."
Lu Feng spared no effort in flattering Fang Chen, causing many around to show strange expressions. Was Lu Feng known for his good temper? Of course not! Everyone knew this well, and Fang Chen had previously swept through a group of Star Gate warriors, making him Lu Feng's number one enemy at that moment. Yet here was Lu Feng, not only refraining from attacking but instead showering praise on him. What was going on?
Indeed, while Lu Feng's compliments towards Fang Chen could be considered true, to the ears of the crowd, it sounded like blatant flattery.
Could it be that seeing Fang Chen's strength and potential made Lu Feng ready to back down?
Everyone speculated.
However, just then, as Lu Feng continued to praise Fang Chen, he suddenly changed his tone: "My useless brother must have offended the Qingchen Sect somehow. A person of Heavenly Pride like Junior Brother Fang Chen surely wouldn't stoop to dealing with such a worthless fellow. May I ask if you could return him to me first?"
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