Published: January 7, 2025
At this moment, several vice hall masters were shaken, their eyes sharp.
They all recognized Qin Chen's extraordinary talent. No wonder he was appointed as the acting vice hall master by Lord Divine Artisan Heaven Venerable; just this one move had changed their expressions.
"We can't let that kid continue to strike. If this goes on, Elder Longyuan will be beaten to death."
The Supreme Weapon Venerable's expression changed, and his gaze darkened as he prepared to move.
However, the soon-to-be Heaven Venerable stopped him and said calmly, "Supreme Weapon Venerable, this is a dueling arena. We have no right to interfere unless Elder Longyuan concedes or Qin Chen voluntarily stops. Otherwise, if we act directly, it will ruin the rules of the dueling arena."
"But if this continues, won't Elder Longyuan be in danger?" The Supreme Weapon Venerable's gaze was grim, his tone cold.
"I don't think it's that exaggerated. As the acting vice hall master, Qin Chen shouldn't lack this little restraint," the Ancient Craftsman Venerable suddenly said.
On the arena, Elder Longyuan had already been beaten beyond recognition.
He was bleeding from all seven orifices and looked tragic, almost totally injured.
Qin Chen sneered in his heart.
Elder Longyuan was asking for trouble; it was no wonder he faced this. If he could slay a Heaven Venerable, Elder Longyuan, just a Peak Earth Venerable, daring to trouble him was akin to seeking death.
If it were outside, Qin Chen would have directly crushed him. However, within the Heavenly Work Headquarters Secret Realm, he naturally would not do so.
Although he knew the other party was a spy from the Demon Tribe, Qin Chen did not want to expose their identity for the time being, lest it alarm them.
Moreover, after this challenge, Qin Chen understood one thing: among the myriad tribes, few knew he was from the True Dragon Tribe. At least, these Demon Tribe spies did not realize this. Although he did not know why Yuanmo Ancestor had not informed them, for Qin Chen, this was undoubtedly good news.
Bang! Elder Longyuan was once again blasted off and lay on the ground, unable to move.
Outside the arena, many elders felt their scalps tingle.
Damn! Even if they were fools now, they could see that it was not Elder Longyuan holding back, but he had no power to fight back against Qin Chen's attacks.
Hiss! Is Qin Chen really that terrifying?
On the arena, Qin Chen stepped closer to Elder Longyuan.
"I wonder how Elder Longyuan feels about my guidance as the acting vice hall master?" Qin Chen smiled as he walked, saying, "As an old elder, Elder Longyuan indeed has great strength, with profound principles and unfathomable rules. The only weakness is that your reactions are too slow."
Qin Chen squatted down and slapped Elder Longyuan's face repeatedly, causing fire to blaze in his eyes.
"Therefore, my previous intentions were to hope that Elder Longyuan could improve his reaction speed while cultivating the source of the venerable, so as not to be caught off guard in battle. This is a significant weakness."
Qin Chen appeared as if he were lamenting over wasted talent.
"Slow reactions? You bastard!" Elder Longyuan's gaze was icy and filled with resentment. This time, he had truly lost face.
"Alright, the challenge is over. Elder Longyuan, take care and leave slowly."
Qin Chen raised his foot and was about to kick Elder Longyuan away.
Suddenly.
"Roar!"
"Dragon Heart Fire!!!"
At that moment, Elder Longyuan let out a thunderous roar. A sky-reaching flame erupted from his body, sweeping out like an ocean, scorching the void, and instantly enveloping Qin Chen.
"Hahaha, hahaha..." Elder Longyuan laughed madly. This was his Dragon Heart Fire, the Innate Flame he had cultivated for many years, with terrifying power that could scorch the void.
"Not good."
Outside the arena, the True Word Earth Venerable's expression changed. A flame like this was one of the strongest means for refiners; to become a top refiner, one must have a powerful flame. Thus, every refiner's flame was one of their strongest attacks.