NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 38:
Chapter 38:
On the dueling platform, Lin Wangchuan faced Lei Renjie.
Both had unleashed their ultimate techniques.
Lin Wangchuan’s Myriad Beast Transformation clashed against Lei Renjie’s Thunder Shakes the Heavens.
The spectacle shocked everyone present.
All eyes were fixed on the platform, unblinking, lest they miss any part of this epic confrontation.
Xiao Yang stood up from his seat, visibly tense.
Though Lin Wangchuan’s talent was extraordinary, Lei Renjie was no pushover. Furthermore, Lei Renjie was an entire realm above Lin Wangchuan in cultivation.
Lei Renjie’s technique drew power from the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, amplifying its destructive force, while Lin Wangchuan, at the Divine Ability Realm, had no such advantage and could only rely on his own strength.
A deep buzz resonated through the void as the countless monkey silhouettes conjured by Lin Wangchuan’s sword energy collided with the thunderous sword energy radiating from Lei Renjie.
Explosions of energy burst forth, sending shockwaves in all directions that slammed into the barrier surrounding the platform, causing it to tremble violently.
In an instant, the monkeys and lightning vanished, leaving only the sound of clashing metal as their flying swords collided mid-air.
“Shadow Shift Technique!”
Suddenly, Lin Wangchuan’s figure appeared before everyone—and not just one, but four identical copies of him, surrounding Lei Renjie.
“What…” Lei Renjie was stunned. In that moment, he couldn’t distinguish which of the four was Lin Wangchuan’s real body.
When he attacked the four simultaneously, another Lin Wangchuan appeared to his left.
“Damn it!” Lei Renjie was genuinely alarmed.
“Time to go down!”
Lin Wangchuan executed a spinning kick, his leg whipping out like a long whip and landing squarely on Lei Renjie’s face.
Lei Renjie let out a cry of pain as he was sent flying, smashing into the barrier before rebounding to the ground.
“Oh no, I forgot about the barrier! My bad!” Lin Wangchuan said with an apologetic look.
Lei Renjie lifted his head, spat out two blood-streaked teeth, and revealed a clear imprint of Lin Wangchuan’s shoe sole on his face.
The crowd was left speechless.
Lin Wangchuan had actually sent Lei Renjie flying with a single kick.
Even Lei Renjie’s sword had been knocked out of the air, landing on the ground.
This was undoubtedly the biggest upset of the sect tournament.
Who would have thought that Lin Wangchuan, known for his mischievous antics, could not only defeat Qin Fei, the sword prodigy with an innate Dao Body, but also best Lei Renjie, the Law Enforcement Elder’s prized disciple and the second-ranked talent of the younger generation?
At this moment, the Law Enforcement Elder’s face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.
“Ha ha ha…” Elder Gu Feng laughed triumphantly.
“So, how about my disciple? Not bad, huh?”
Elder Gu Feng was ecstatic. Ever since he took Lin Wangchuan as his disciple, he had endured endless ridicule. Today, Lin Wangchuan had brought him unparalleled pride, silencing all the mockery he had faced.
“Brother, you’re amazing!” Xiao Yang couldn’t hide his excitement. Lin Wangchuan hadn’t let him down. The Ten Thousand Beasts Sword Art was indeed perfect for him.
“Big Brother Holy Son, the technique you taught me is so fun!” Lin Wangchuan said cheerfully, clearly enjoying the technique.
“What?”
Everyone turned to Xiao Yang in disbelief.
This strange, unique sword art had been taught to Lin Wangchuan by Xiao Yang?
Even Sect Master Jiang Qitian looked shocked as he glanced at Xiao Yang.
Ignoring the crowd’s reactions, Xiao Yang remained composed.
“Holy Son, when did you start practicing such unconventional techniques?” the Transmission Elder asked, clearly displeased.
“Unconventional? What’s that supposed to mean?” Xiao Yang said with a dismissive chuckle.
“Holy Son, practicing these unorthodox techniques without permission violates sect rules,” the Law Enforcement Elder declared righteously.
“Ha! Do you have any proof that I’ve practiced unorthodox techniques?” Xiao Yang laughed, finding the accusation absurd.
The Azure Sun Sword Sect, as one of the Northern Region’s top ten powers, had strict rules against practicing unorthodox techniques, and such an accusation wasn’t a small matter.
“Isn’t the strange sword art Lin Wangchuan used enough evidence?” the Law Enforcement Elder demanded, thinking he had finally cornered Xiao Yang.
“Yes, I taught it to him. So what?” Xiao Yang replied nonchalantly.
“So what? According to sect rules, practicing unorthodox techniques warrants three years of labor in the sect’s mines. There are 23 spirit stone mines—do you have a preference for where to serve your punishment?” the Law Enforcement Elder sneered.
The crowd was stunned. No one had expected the Holy Son to be accused of such a serious violation.
“My Holy Brother’s technique is absolutely not unorthodox!” Lin Wangchuan argued loudly.
“And you! Practicing unorthodox techniques also warrants punishment!” the Law Enforcement Elder pointed at Lin Wangchuan.
“Lei Lie, you’re going too far!” Elder Gu Feng growled.
“Gu Feng, as the Law Enforcement Elder, it is my duty to uphold fairness and justice. Whoever breaks the rules must be punished,” Lei Lie said sternly.
“Ha ha…” Xiao Yang suddenly laughed out loud.
“What are you laughing at?” Lei Lie asked, his anger rising.
“I’m laughing at how unfit you are to be the Law Enforcement Elder,” Xiao Yang said, his expression turning cold as he met Lei Lie’s gaze.
“What…” Lei Lie’s fiery temper flared at Xiao Yang’s words.
Everyone was stunned. Had the Holy Son gone mad, daring to say something so outrageous?
“Do you have any proof that I practiced unorthodox techniques?” Xiao Yang asked with a faint smile.
“Lin Wangchuan’s strange sword techniques are proof enough!” Lei Lie retorted.
“What if I told you this technique is my own creation?” Xiao Yang asked, his tone calm yet confident.
“What…” Lei Lie’s expression changed.
“You don’t believe me? Fine. If you can prove otherwise, I’ll accept any punishment. But if you can’t, then you should step down as Law Enforcement Elder,” Xiao Yang said, locking eyes with Lei Lie.
“You…” Lei Lie was both furious and at a loss for words.
“Enough!”
Bang!
Sect Master Jiang Qitian slammed his palm against the armrest of his chair, shattering it as he stood up, his voice booming with authority.