Published: December 26, 2024
However, Qin Chen did not intend to directly refine Ouyang Cheng's source power. This was because if he refined too much Earth Saint source power, there was a strong possibility that his own cultivation would be forcibly pushed to the Earth Saint realm. This realm was unstable and could be likened to a method of pulling seedlings to help them grow; in the future, he would at most only grow to become a Heavenly Saint, unable to step into the Holy Master realm.
Naturally, Qin Chen would not be so short-sighted.
He chose not to directly refine the source power, but instead comprehended the Law of Power within the other party's source, treating this Law of Power not as something to integrate into himself, but rather as a form of enlightenment, a type of training.
As a result, he not only understood the rules of the Earth Saint realm, enhancing his own strength, but also did not affect his own foundation, achieving a dual benefit.
Streams of Earth Saint source power were rapidly stripped away, and Qin Chen's body exuded an Earth Saint level aura. Ouyang Cheng’s holy essence within his body continuously declined, his complexion turning sallow, as if his blood had been drained. Suddenly, with a plop, he fell to the ground, gasping for breath, unable to move.
The aura on his body continued to decline, actually regressing to the level of a Mortal Saint. The losses were too great; even if he were to fully recover, he would no longer have any possibility of reaching the Heavenly Saint realm.
As Qin Chen plundered Ouyang Cheng’s Earth Saint source, he did not refine it, but instead engaged in comprehension. Instantly, the rules of the Earth Saint appeared in his mind.
"Is this the Earth Saint source?"
Qin Chen's eyes flickered, a multitude of thoughts surged in his mind, countless rule runes revolved, and in an instant, an abundance of data and insights flowed through him. However, he did not devour even a single strand of source power.
He only needed to absorb the insights from the rules; as for the Earth Saint source, he had no need for it whatsoever.
In a flash, Qin Chen gained a thorough understanding of the Earth Saint level. Although his cultivation did not advance a bit, on the level of rules, he made another leap forward, which would completely reflect on his combat power.
"What a pity, what a pity. Ouyang Cheng is merely a beginner Earth Saint, too weak, his comprehension of the Earth Saint rules is quite superficial. In some aspects, he is even inferior to me as a Mortal Saint. But it's still not bad; at least in certain aspects, he did provide me with significant inspiration."
Qin Chen's eyes sparkled continuously, as if he held a treasure of wisdom.
"You... you actually plundered the Earth Saint source from me."
Ouyang Cheng lay on the ground like a dead dog, his gaze filled with hatred that could hardly be extinguished: "It's a pity you still dare not kill me. I am a high-ranking member of the Gu Fang Zhai; if you kill me, the Gu Fang Zhai will definitely not rest until you are dead."
Qin Chen couldn't help but let out a cold laugh. At this moment, Ouyang Cheng still dared to make threats.
"Dare not to kill you?"
Qin Chen laughed, then suddenly, he punched out, and in an instant, Ouyang Cheng, like a dead dog, burst apart, turning into powder, with blood raining down everywhere.
Qin Chen exhaled deeply, shaking his head: "Truly, you do not know the meaning of death."
"Young Master Chen, you... actually killed Ouyang Cheng."
In the hall, Master Gu Yao trembled, his eyes wide open. After all, this was Ouyang Cheng, an Earth Saint expert. Killing him would leave no room for negotiation between the Gu Yao Hall and Gu Fang Zhai; both sides would be utterly irreconcilable, which had instantly forced the Gu Yao Hall into a dead end with no room for maneuver.
"Killed and that’s it. What's wrong, Master Gu Yao, do you wish to reconcile with Gu Fang Zhai?"
Qin Chen sneered, and within his body, the unrefined Earth Saint source surged forth once more. This was the Earth Saint source he had devoured, and the rules had already been comprehended by Qin Chen, yet the source power was still there.