133: Ye Chen enters sainthood

Murong Xiao, the Third Elder of the Murong Family, continuously scanned with his Divine Sense, his face so gloomy it seemed water could drip from it.

That kid was as slippery as an eel, and his Physical Body was abnormally strong; he managed to escape even after taking several heavy blows from him.

"Hm?"

He suddenly sensed an unusual Qi and blood fluctuation coming from a crevice in a trench below. Although faint, it was extremely pure and hot, and it was constantly growing stronger!

"Found you! Still want to Breakthrough? Dream on!"

Murong Xiao sneered, extending his withered hand, which transformed into a colossal palm covered in black runes, blotting out the sky and sun, and directly grabbed towards that trench!

The palm wind pushed the seawater aside, revealing the deep seabed.

Boom!

The trench exploded, and a golden-red figure shot up into the sky – it was Ye Chen!

His entire body's Qi and blood were like a burning furnace, steam rising. He took the aftershock of that palm strike head-on, using the force to retreat rapidly. Blood spilled from the corner of his mouth again, but his eyes shone terrifyingly bright.

"Old dog, you've been chasing this young master for so long, aren't you tired of it yet!"

Ye Chen roared, no longer fleeing, but instead actively charging towards Murong Xiao.

He swung both fists, his Fist Intent condensing, and faintly, a Dragon Elephant phantom appeared behind him – this was the Ancient Desolate Sacred Body's power pushed to its extreme!

"Dragon Elephant Shakes the Heavens Fist!"

The fist wind surged, carrying the will to shatter stars, and blasted towards Murong Xiao.

"An ant trying to shake a tree!"

Murong Xiao scoffed, pointing a finger. An intensely condensed black finger-light shot out, piercing through the Void Realm, and collided with Ye Chen's fist force.

Bang!

Ye Chen's fist force was easily shattered by the finger-light, but he twisted his body bizarrely, relying on his Sacred Body's extreme perception of danger, narrowly avoiding the main impact of the finger-light. Only his shoulder was grazed, tearing away a large chunk of flesh and exposing bone.

"Hmph, let's see how many times you can dodge!"

Murong Xiao unleashed his movement technique, following like a shadow, and various Murong Family Divine Abilities poured down, a black energy storm engulfing Ye Chen.

Ye Chen pushed the power of his Ancient Desolate Sacred Body to its limit; his Qi and blood surged like a great river within him. His fists, elbows, knees... every part of his body became a weapon, directly clashing with Murong Xiao.

He didn't defend at all, or rather, his body *was* the strongest defense.

With every collision, he spat blood and flew backward, his injuries worsening, but Murong Xiao's attacks were constantly weakened by his fiery, vast Qi and blood and his indestructible bones.

He was using the pressure of a Mid-Saint Realm expert to temper himself and squeeze out his potential!

The more Murong Xiao fought, the more alarmed he became. This kid was simply a monster!

The heavier his injuries, the stronger his Aura became, and that Qi and blood seemed inexhaustible!

Moreover, he felt that the vast energy of the demigod medicine within the opponent's body was being rapidly refined, and his Aura was continuously climbing towards the true Saint Realm!

"He cannot be allowed to live!"

Killing intent surged in Murong Xiao's eyes. He decided to use a killing move to completely eliminate this hidden danger.

He formed hand seals, and his surrounding magical power surged. A black bone spear, wreathed in the wails of vengeful spirits, condensed above his head – this was his Lifebound Treasure, the "Soul Devouring Bone Spear," which he had refined for many years, its grade close to a Quasi-Saint King Weapon!

"It is your honor to die by my Soul Devouring Spear! Go!"

The black bone spear transformed into a stream of deathly light, locking onto Ye Chen's Divine Soul, ignoring spatial distance, and instantly appeared before his glabella!

This strike contained Murong Xiao's absolute killing intent, its power far surpassing all previous attacks!

The fatal sense of crisis made all the hairs on Ye Chen's body stand on end!

But the madness in his eyes grew even more intense!

"Now's the time!"

He no longer suppressed it; the Qi and blood within him, pushed to their limit by the demigod medicine and successive intense battles, erupted with a roar!

Like a volcanic eruption, a golden-red column of Qi and blood shot up into the sky, illuminating the gloomy clouds above in a golden-red hue!

Vast vital essence permeated the air. The terrifying wound on his shoulder healed instantly, all internal injuries recovered, and his Aura soared like a rocket!

The barrier of Half-Step Saint Realm was shattered by him in this moment of life and death!

Saint Realm, achieved!

Rumble!

The rules of heaven and earth responded, and faint lightning flashed within the column of Qi and blood – this was the phenomenon triggered by achieving sainthood with the Physical Body!

Facing the Soul Devouring Bone Spear that was already before his eyes, Ye Chen, who had just broken through, did not dodge or evade. Instead, he opened his mouth wide and let out a world-shaking roar!

"Roar——!!!"

This was the battle roar of the Ancient Desolate Sacred Body!

The sound waves condensed into a tangible force, carrying the supreme power to dispel evil, suppress souls, and shatter the Void Realm, clashing fiercely with the Soul Devouring Bone Spear!

Buzz!

The Soul Devouring Bone Spear vibrated violently, and the vengeful spirit phantoms on it let out piercing screams, instantly dissipating by more than half!

The light at the spear's tip dimmed by several points!

At the same time, Ye Chen clenched his right fist. The vast magical power of his newly attained Saint Realm perfectly fused with the invincible Qi and blood of his Ancient Desolate Sacred Body. His entire arm turned golden-red, and he smashed a punch towards the greatly slowed bone spear!

"Shatter for me!"

Clang——!!!!

Like a divine hammer forging iron!

Violent power swept in all directions, and a huge void was evaporated in the seawater below!

The Soul Devouring Bone Spear, whose grade was close to a Quasi-Saint King Weapon, was actually bent, cracked, and finally, with a "crack," broke into two pieces by Ye Chen's fierce and unparalleled punch!

His Lifebound Treasure destroyed, Murong Xiao was struck by lightning, spitting out a large mouthful of fresh blood, his Aura instantly wilting!

"No... impossible! You just entered the Saint Realm, how could you possibly..."

Murong Xiao looked at Ye Chen, who stood in the Void Realm like a golden war god, his Aura several times stronger than before, and finally, fear appeared in his eyes.

Ye Chen twisted his neck, making crackling sounds. Feeling the vast power surging within him, he bared a mouthful of white teeth, his smile chilling: "Old dog, now, it's my turn!"

He took a step, and space compressed beneath his feet, instantly appearing before the backlash-suffering Murong Xiao. His fist, covered in golden-red Qi and blood, infinitely magnified in Murong Xiao's terrified gaze.

"No——!"

Boom!

The punch landed. Murong Xiao's protective divine light shattered like paper, his chest caved in, and he flew backward like a broken sack, spewing blood, crashing heavily into a distant underwater mountain, his life unknown.

Ye Chen did not go to check. He floated in the air, taking a deep breath, and rich Qi and blood along with stellar elemental energy surged into his body.

He looked towards the Heavenly Sword Holy Land, his Battle Intent burning fiercely.

"Lin Hao, just wait, I'll be there soon! Then, we'll settle the score!"

...Ye Chen severely wounded Murong Xiao but did not linger. He turned and fled deeper into the Meteorite Sea.

He had just broken through to the Saint Realm, and his Realm needed to be stabilized. Moreover, the Murong Family would definitely not let the matter rest.

Indeed, several days later, when Murong Xiao was found by his clansmen in that shattered sea area, he was already on his last breath, his Dao Foundation damaged.

The news reached the Murong Family, and the entire clan was enraged!

A demigod medicine stolen, a Mid-Saint Realm Elder severely wounded – this was a blatant slap to the Murong Family's face!

Especially in this Primal Ancient Realm, where countless clans stood, and numerous eyes watched, if the Murong Family could not swiftly eliminate Ye Chen with thunderous means, they would surely become a laughingstock!

"Issue a 'Blood Kill Order'! Offer a Quasi-Saint King Weapon as a reward to capture and kill Ye Chen!"

"Send out the Blood Shadow Guards! Led by Elder Murong Jie, enter the Meteorite Sea. We want him alive, or his corpse!"

The Murong Family's high-ranking members, in their fury, issued consecutive orders.

The Blood Shadow Guards were the elite of the Murong Family, skilled in tracking and combined attack techniques. Led by Murong Jie, an Elder at the Peak Saint Realm, they also had four skilled practitioners at the Early Stage and Middle Stage Saint Realm under him. It was a powerful lineup, vowing to keep Ye Chen in the Meteorite Sea permanently.

For a time, the Meteorite Sea became turbulent.

Countless desperate individuals attracted by the bounty, as well as the Murong Family's own elite forces, swarmed into this already dangerous sea area like sharks smelling blood, launching a massive encirclement campaign against Ye Chen.

Although Ye Chen had broken through to the Saint Realm and his Sacred Body was formidable, he found it tricky facing groups of pursuers, especially the powerful Blood Shadow Guards.

He constantly moved between battles, using the complex environment of the Meteorite Sea to maneuver. After successive bloody battles, he accumulated countless new injuries, but he also became more refined in combat, gaining more precise control over his power.