74: Chapter 74 Battle at the Fifth Level of Foundation Establishment

"Isn't that Changqing? He arrived so fast?" Chen Changtian asked doubtfully.

The others also looked over. While pleasantly surprised, they were also somewhat worried. Almost every member of the Family knew of Changqing's potential. Beyond that, some of them also knew that Changqing possessed the combat power to single-handedly fight an Early Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator. However, facing multiple Foundation Establishment Cultivators at the same time, they couldn't help but worry for him.

"Wait, Changqing? It looks like he is hovering in mid-air!" Chen Yuanqing exclaimed.

The others were still clueless. When they looked closely, they realized that Chen Changqing was indeed hovering in mid-air without using any Magical Artifact.

Everyone's hearts leaped into their throats. Could it be?

How was that possible? Over three years ago, he was only at the eighth layer of Qi Refining. How could he enter the Foundation Establishment Stage so quickly?

"Could Changqing have already entered the Foundation Establishment Stage?" Chen Yuanwen said in shock.

Upon hearing this, the rest of them were deeply shaken.

"He really has entered Foundation Establishment." Chen Yuanwen repeated. At this moment, he didn't know what words to use to describe his feelings; Chen Changqing's progression speed was simply beyond anyone's prediction.

He felt as if he were dreaming, yet everything before his eyes was so real. That's right, without being in the Foundation Establishment Stage, how could he instantly knock down that group of Qi Refining Cultivators?

The group of Qi Refining Cultivators opposite them were also somewhat terrified at this moment. The Cultivators who could still stand were none other than grateful that they were still alive. They had truly thought they were going to die just now; that aura of oppression was simply terrifying. Even though a full hundred people shared the pressure, the pressure faced by each individual still far exceeded their strength.

Outside the Chen Family Immortal Cave, those few Foundation Establishment Cultivators also wore grave expressions. All of them ascended into the air, looking at the newcomer. While looking vigilant, they rebuked, "Fellow Daoist, what is the meaning of this? Why have you injured the Cultivators under my command?"

"Hehe! You let the Cultivators below bully my Family members, and yet you ask me what my meaning is?" Chen Changqing's expression was gloomy, and his dense killing intent was almost materialized.

Hearing this, their expressions flickered uncertainly. When did the Chen Family have such a formidable expert? If they did, they wouldn't have turned a blind eye to the actions of the Cultivators below.

Knowing that most of them came from Foundation Establishment families, there was no need to offend a Family that possessed such a young Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

However, the only Foundation Establishment Cultivator from a Purple Mansion Family grew somewhat angry upon seeing his junior injured by someone. He directly questioned, "For Fellow Daoist to make a Move against the Qi Refining Cultivator within this old man's Family is going a bit too far!"

"Too far? Hahaha, since you think it's going too far for me to bully your Family's Qi Refining Cultivator, fine. If you have the ability, step forward and fight me."

"Since Fellow Daoist puts it that way, this old man will naturally accompany you. If Fellow Daoist loses, you must give compensation to the Cultivators within my Family."

The old man said confidently. His cultivation had reached Level 5 Foundation Establishment, and in his hands were two Tier 2 Medium Grade Magical Artifacts—one offensive and one defensive. Most Cultivators at the same Level 5 Foundation Establishment were no match for him, let alone the youth before him who only appeared to be at Level 1 Foundation Establishment based on his aura. However, the other party's Divine Soul aura just now was extremely formidable, at least at the level of Level 7 Foundation Establishment.

"Very well, then what if Fellow Daoist loses?"

"Then this old man will take out one foundation establishment pill and give it to Fellow Daoist, how about that?"

"Are Fellow Daoist's words true?" Chen Changqing narrowed his eyes.

"Fellow Daoist may doubt my ability, but you cannot doubt this old man's character. After all, this old man comes from the Wuyang Chang Family of Fengdu County." Chang Yunde said with an arrogant tone.

"So it is Fellow Daoist Chang of the Wuyang Chang Family. Long time no see." Chen Changqing cupped his fists in a salute, then wore a solemn expression as he circulated the Evergreen Art.

Even if the other party was a Purple Mansion Family, he had to fight today and easily defeat them. Otherwise, if he showed cowardice today, these Foundation Establishment Cultivators would only become increasingly bold and aggressive.

Seeing that his Family could not deter the opponent, Chang Yunde felt somewhat annoyed. A mere Foundation Establishment Family dared to disrespect his clan; let's see if you still have this backbone in a moment.

He struck first, and a Tier 2 golden bell Magical Artifact appeared, floating in front of him.

The old man pinched several incantations, and streams of golden incantations merged into the golden bell. Immediately after,

Dong! Dong dong dong!

The sound of the bell rang out, accompanied by waves of golden ripples sweeping toward Chen Changqing.

Not far away, several Foundation Establishment Cultivators watched the two people's spell battle from the side while communicating via voice transmission.

"Fellow Daoist Chang brought out the Golden Emperor Bell right off the bat. It seems the opponent is bound to make a fool of himself today." A woman in a red dress smiled faintly and said.

"Mhm, furthermore, the most miraculous thing about this Golden Emperor Bell is that it primarily targets a Cultivator's Divine Soul. Back in the day, Fellow Daoist Chang relied on this characteristic to defeat quite a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators."

"And this Fellow Daoist Chen, although his cultivation is only Level 1 Foundation Establishment, his Divine Soul is exceptionally powerful. If he weren't happened to be countered by Fellow Daoist Chang, perhaps he really could match Fellow Daoist Chang for a Move or two." A blue-robed Cultivator shook his head, holding completely no hope for Chen Changqing.

Upon hearing this, the other three Foundation Establishment Cultivators all nodded.

On the other hand, Chen Changqing's expression remained normal. If it were before, facing an attack of this level, he might have immediately turned around and fled, but now there was completely no need.

His Divine Sense probed into his Storage Pouch, summoning the sun and moon mirror. Instantly, silver-white moonlight descended, forming streams of silver radiance around Chen Changqing's body.

Chang Yunde hooked the corner of his mouth into a smile. He really thought his attack was so easy to catch? However, before he could have any other reaction, the next second, his eyes widened as he looked straight ahead in disbelief.

Even those four Foundation Establishment Cultivators were dumbfounded. They had just finished saying that Fellow Daoist Chen couldn't possibly catch the Golden Emperor Bell's attack, but reality slapped them right across the face—that Fellow Daoist Chen was merely hovering peacefully and unaffected in mid-air.

With a bang of an explosion, the golden ripples swept across the silver radiance, only stirring up a trace of ripples.

As for Chen Changqing, his expression was only slightly unsightly, with no other issues.

"How is that possible?"

Seeing his Move easily caught by the opponent, Chang Yunde couldn't help exclaiming in shock.

Just as he wanted to proceed to the next step, Chen Changqing naturally wouldn't give him another chance. Lifting his finger and tapping lightly, eighteen bolts of Azure Thunder were instantly released, arriving before Chang Yunde in the blink of an eye.

Looking at each bolt of cyan thunder comparable to Level 1 Foundation Establishment Perfection, Chang Yunde was greatly alarmed. He hurriedly recalled the golden bell, inputting incantation after incantation into it. The golden bell's light surged greatly, enveloping Chang Yunde within.

Then he took out another Magical Artifact, which was a yellow Flying Sword.

"Take this Move!" Chang Yunde roared, and that Flying Sword turned into a streak of yellow escape light, instantly flying out and heading straight for the eighteen bolts of Azure Thunder.

As the yellow Flying Sword approached the Azure Thunder, it emitted dazzling streams of yellow light, attempting to shoot down every single bolt of Azure Thunder.

Chen Changqing's expression was indifferent. Before his Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, each bolt of Azure Thunder had already reached Level 1 Foundation Establishment. Now, they had even reached Level 1 Foundation Establishment Perfection. This meant that the eighteen bolts of Azure Thunder were equivalent to the full-strength strike of eighteen Level 1 Foundation Establishment Perfection Cultivators.

Facing an attack of this level, even a Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator wouldn't dare claim they could take it head-on, let alone a Cultivator who was only at Level 5 Foundation Establishment?