Martial Master

“Humph!”

Among the crowd, Murong Bingyun suddenly let out a cold snort.

Her eyes sparkled with seven-colored light, and she stepped forward from the first camp, intending to cross into the area where the power of the rules had materialized.

“Bingyun!”

HongYan Martial Emperor said nervously.

On this journey to the Ancient Yu Realm, she had two tasks: the first was to cooperate with the actions of the black-clad individuals, and the second was to protect Murong Bingyun.

In comparison, cultivating in the Ancient Yu Realm had become a third priority.

If anything were to happen to Murong Bingyun here, she would never be able to absolve herself, even if she died a thousand times.

Murong Bingyun ignored her and proudly stepped inside.

Buzz!

The materialized power of the rules suddenly slashed towards her.

Murong Bingyun's expression turned cold, and spiritual light erupted from her body, merging into the Heavenly Dao like a deity.

“Bingyun, she stopped!”

HongYan Martial Emperor exclaimed in delight.

Suddenly...

Murong Bingyun let out a muffled groan, blood oozed from the corner of her mouth, and her body swayed as if she might fall.

But in the end, she steadied herself and stood tall again, her eyes shining brightly, proud as the clouds.

Qin Chen glanced at Murong Bingyun, his gaze slightly cold.

Murong Bingyun's temperament was too similar to that of the past Shangguan Xi'er. Back then, Shangguan Xi'er, like Murong Bingyun, looked down on everyone, considering all the men in the world beneath her notice, except for Qin Chen, who managed to earn her submission.

But who knew that beneath that proud facade hid such a vicious heart?

Murong Bingyun and Shangguan Xi'er were truly like master and disciple, as if it was engraved in their bones.

Not wanting to look at Murong Bingyun anymore, Qin Chen turned his head and focused on the Rule Divine Tree ahead.

It was very close now.

At this moment, the Rule Divine Tree had become extremely clear, its aura restrained, as if it contained the supreme Great Dao, mastering the rules of all things.

Inside the divine tree, the veins were distinct, appearing transparent; only through natural birth could such a defiant object be nurtured.

Qin Chen pressed forward with determination, his entire body radiating power, the Spatial Saint Body immensely terrifying, pushed to its limits. Under the strangulation of this power of rules, the Indestructible Saint Body surprisingly began to show a slight improvement.

The Indestructible Saint Body required terrifying trials to upgrade. For others, it was endless pain under the strangling power of rules; for the Indestructible Saint Body, however, it was a form of training, a form of enhancement.

“At this speed, my Indestructible Saint Body actually shows signs of advancing to the mid-stage of the seventh level.”

Qin Chen was astonished.

He hadn’t expected to gain such rewards from resisting the power of rules.

Yet he was also aware that if not for having cultivated the Spatial Body, relying solely on the Indestructible Saint Body would not have been enough to withstand such terrifying power of rules; at that time, the power of rules wouldn’t be a trial, but annihilation.

Qin Chen's body shone like a deity as he stepped forward, struggling to withstand the pressure.

His body trembled, cracks appearing on his skin, resembling a porcelain vessel about to shatter. Who could endure such pain? Yet Qin Chen gritted his teeth and endured, continuing to push forward with unparalleled grace.

He needed to harvest the Rule Fruits as he was unclear about the true conspiracy of the black-clad individuals.

The crowd watched Qin Chen in shock, all of them dumbfounded. He was the only one among them who was so close to the Rule Divine Tree, could he be the first martial artist to pick the Rule Fruit?

After half an incense stick's time, Qin Chen had almost reached the base of the Rule Divine Tree.

From this perspective, the Rule Divine Tree appeared even clearer.

Various radiances dazzled, making one feel intoxicated.