Chapter 185: A Kick

“Hmph, six cultivators at the fifth level of our domains fighting each other—aren’t you afraid the backlash might hurt your young master here?” Ling Xing spoke coldly.
Even if a virtual divine artifact were used to attack these five, the energy waves generated by their counterattacks would be beyond what an eighth-tier abuser could withstand.
As soon as Ling Xing finished speaking, before Fu Yun could respond, Chen Xiao’s body suddenly moved. His body split into eight parts, with eight virtual shadows emitting intense golden light as they launched eight different attacks. Suddenly, all eight attacks merged and surged toward Ling Xing.
“An eighth-tier abuser dares to attack me?” Ling Xing showed disdain. He stretched out his left hand, waved it slightly, and unleashed a law of time to stop Chen Xiao’s body, not intending to harm him. After all, they had come to submit, not to argue. If they hurt their young master right away, all of them would likely die.
But then, something unexpected happened. A snow-white glow burst from Chen Xiao’s body, with tiny snowflakes surrounding him and swirling in the air, instantly shattering Ling Xing’s law of time into fragments. Immediately afterward, Chen Xiao’s “Eight Extreme Earth-Shaking Strike” struck Ling Xing’s chest with unstoppable force.
Caught off guard, Ling Xing spat out blood, his face turning pale. His law of immortality within him had been shaken by Chen Xiao.
“A strong cultivator at the fifth level of a domain is truly powerful. I’m not yet qualified to challenge such a person.” Chen Xiao’s face also turned pale; he was in great pain. Fortunately, he had a divine artifact fused within his body for protection. Otherwise, this strike would have shattered his body and dealt him severe damage.
He knew well that with a surprise attack, he could harm a cultivator at the fifth level of a domain, but once the opponent was prepared, he would never succeed.
Ling Xing stepped back three steps, his face filled with shock. He was a peerless strongman at the fifth level of a domain, yet he had been forced to retreat by a mere eighth-tier abuser, his law of immortality even shaken. Although he too had been caught off guard, the gap between an eighth-tier abuser and a strongman at the fifth level of a domain was like that between an ant and an elephant. Could even the strongest ant lift an elephant?
Was he really just an eighth-tier abuser, not a cultivator of a domain realm?
Still, throughout this time, Chen Xiao’s energy fluctuations hadn’t changed—they remained those of an eighth-tier abuser.
“Do I have the right to make you submit?” Chen Xiao clenched his fist and sneered.
“I don’t know what’s in you, but it’s able to break my laws,” Ling Xing sighed. “Subordinates, we bow to our young master.”
The others also realized that if even a random eighth-tier abuser here could harm them, it proved just how powerful this Glory Temple truly was.

This young man already possesses such terrifying attack power at the seventh level. Just imagine what kind of scene it would be if he reached the Origin Realm or even the Domain Realm!
“Well then, since that’s the case, you’re now part of my Glory Temple,” Chen Xiao nodded. He had only intended to intimidate them and dampen their fighting spirit.
“Now go to Atlantis and fully assist a man named Leng Shi in expanding his influence, so as to seize control of Atlantis at once,” Chen Xiao ordered.
He didn’t force them to embrace his faith. Chen Xiao understood that such strong individuals would never surrender their beliefs unless they were completely subdued by overwhelming force, leaving no room for resistance. Moreover, he didn’t want them to stay in the temple—those who weren’t his followers didn’t deserve complete trust. He didn’t even give them any rewards before sending them off to develop Atlantis, which was actually a good choice.
The five of them exchanged glances, then bowed to Chen Xiao before leaving together.
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“Fuyun, stay here and protect Glory City with all your might. If anything unusual happens, use the temple’s power to its fullest. I’m going to the mortal world now,” Chen Xiao said to Fuyun.
“Don’t worry, young master,” Fuyun replied confidently. He had just relied on this virtual divine artifact to withstand attacks from virtual divine monsters comparable to true gods, so he was now full of confidence.
Chen Xiao nodded at Fuyun’s appearance before disappearing from that place and leaving the world of supernatural abilities.
Upon arriving in the mortal world and seeing the bustling traffic, Chen Xiao felt as if he were in another world. The noise of the mundane world and the cruelty of the supernatural world intertwined in his mind in an instant. A strange feeling arose in his heart, and in a flash, his state of mind became eerily serene. His realm stabilized at the early stage of the seventh level.
“Huh… Supernatural beings have their own lives, and ordinary people have their own splendor. They’re completely different concepts.”
Chen Xiao shook his head, hailed a taxi, and headed toward the center of Jinghua City.
This time, Chen Xiao planned to use the Great Immortal to enter the legendary Netherworld space within the Soul of China, breaking through from the seventh level to the eighth level and becoming a supreme over-tier powerhouse. After that, he would go look for Chen Jianzhou to find out the whereabouts of his parents.
“Chen Xiao, you’re really busy. You’re the busiest person in our Xuan Group; we hardly ever see you around,” Nan Gong Qingyu said to him with a smile as soon as Chen Xiao arrived. Chen Xiao also smiled upon seeing Nan Gong Qingyu. If it weren’t for meeting Nan Gong Qingyu and eventually entering the Soul of China, his situation might be very different today.
It could be said that the Soul of China was where Chen Xiao’s journey began.
“But then again, Chen Xiao, you’re in trouble this time.” At that moment, only Nan Gong Qingyu was left in the Xuan Group.
“Why do I always get into trouble every time I come?” Chen Xiao rolled his eyes. He hadn’t been here very often, but every time he did, he faced a bunch of provocations from others, which was extremely frustrating.

Nangong Qingyu smiled and said, “This time it’s really troublesome. Do you still remember Long Fei? After drawing a ‘tie’ with you last time, he worked hard to improve and suddenly broke through to the sixth level, becoming a sixth-tier ancient martial artist. Later, with the help of his family’s influence, he entered the Netherworld Space once more and has now reached the seventh level. A few days ago, he even declared that he wanted to challenge you and openly said he intended to cripple you.”
A mocking smile appeared on Nangong Qingyu’s face.
“Weak provocation tactics. Do you really think I won’t accept the challenge?” Chen Xiao curled his lips, inwardly sneering.
“The Long family and the Chen family are the reasons behind my grandfather’s death and my parents’ disappearance—they’re deeply involved in it all. Long Fei, since you’ve come to face consequences this time, don’t blame me for dealing with you.”
“Let’s go,” Chen Xiao said to Nangong Qingyu.
“Go? Where?” Nangong Qingyu was slightly stunned.
“Of course to find that Long Fei. He’s already threatened to cripple me. If I stay indifferent, wouldn’t that be embarrassing?”
Chen Xiao certainly didn’t care about face, but Long Fei having risen to the seventh level at such a young age, even if it was thanks to the Netherworld Space, was clearly a genius. If Chen Xiao disabled this genius, wouldn’t the Long family’s reaction be fascinating?
Chen Xiao’s revenge plan had already begun.
……
In the competition hall of Huaxia Soul, Chen Xiao leaped onto a fighting platform and kicked the two superhumans who were fighting there aside with a couple of casual moves.
“A few days ago, some idiot said he wanted to cripple me. Now I, Chen Xiao, am right here. Where’s that idiot?”
Chen Xiao crossed his arms behind his back, looking arrogant. The two superhumans he had kicked down were about to get angry, but upon seeing it was Chen Xiao, they fell silent.
In the Hunter’s Guild, the bounty of one billion star coins had long been revoked. With Chen Xiao appearing now, no superhuman would dare trouble him again.
Let alone in Huaxia Soul—no one would even bring it up. Even during his conversation with Nangong Qingyu earlier, the latter had avoided the topic.
A billion star coins bountied on Huaxia Soul’s members had enraged their leadership, who stepped in to negotiate with the Hunter’s Guild.
The reason for revoking the mission wasn’t because Leng Shi took initiative—it was outright coercion by Huaxia Soul’s military force.
Of course, Chen Xiao was unaware of these things.
“Chen Xiao, I didn’t expect you to show up as soon as the mission was revoked. Must have been tough being chased by those crazy hunters these days, right?”
A moment later, Long Fei arrived. His appearance had changed drastically. His once gentle and calm demeanor was gone, replaced by deep gloom. His face wore a cruel smile, and his gaze at Chen Xiao now resembled that of someone looking at a dead person.
“Long Fei, right? Come on up quickly. Let’s finish this fast—I don’t have time to waste with you.” Chen Xiao smirked, not taking Long Fei seriously, neither in mind nor in action.
Chen Xiao was now also at the seventh level, protected by divine artifacts, so the superhumans could no longer harm him.

In his eyes, Long Fei was nothing but a tiny insect. If he weren’t from the Long family, Chen Xiao would likely have ignored him entirely this time.
“Hmph.”
Long Fei snorted coldly, “Since you want to die so badly, I’ll fulfill your wish.”
With a quick turn, Long Fei stepped onto the arena.
“It seems Chen Xiao is doomed this time. The strength of a seventh-tier ancient martial artist far exceeds that of an abler of the same rank. Moreover, Chen Xiao is at most at the fifth or sixth tier—how could he possibly be a match for Long Fei?”
“That’s not necessarily true. Last time, Chen Xiao challenged ten sixth-tier elites at once and defeated them all. Back then, he was already showing strength comparable to that of a seventh-tier warrior.”
“Another fierce battle—this is going to be interesting.”
As Chen Xiao and Long Fei faced off, the ablers in the audience began to discuss among themselves, some rooting for Chen Xiao and others for Long Fei.
“This kid always manages to surprise us. I wonder how much further he’ll grow. The once-in-a-thousand-years selection for guardians is about to begin. All my hopes rest on you—don’t disappoint me.” In a corner of the arena, the figure of a great immortal appeared silently, smiling as he watched Chen Xiao on the stage.
“Long Fei, give up. You have no chance this time.”
Long Fei’s expression grew even darker as he sneered at Chen Xiao.
“Enough nonsense. If you won’t start, then I will.” Chen Xiao clenched his fist and gestured at him.
“Then die! Witness the Long family’s secret technique—Ancestral Dragon Ascending Fist!”
With a sudden roar, Long Fei’s entire body seemed to transform into a ferocious dragon. A massive surge of vital energy rushed toward Chen Xiao.
“Get back!”
Without any fancy moves, Chen Xiao kicked out—a simple kick that struck Long Fei’s palms.
Crack…
A spine-chilling sound echoed as Long Fei was flung backward and crashed to the ground below the arena.
All his bones were shattered, just like Chen Jianzhou’s back then. His dantian and qi sea were completely destroyed by Chen Xiao’s terrifying power.
One kick—defeating a seventh-tier ancient martial artist.
The audience fell silent.