Chapter 19: It’s You I’m Trampling On
Chapter 19: It’s You I’m Trampling On
After escaping the cave, Chu Fan fled at top speed.
He even used the one-time magical artifact given to him by Ye Nantian without hesitation.
Only then did he notice that his Golden Light Armor was mostly shattered.
Seeing this, he couldn’t help but suck in a sharp breath.
This Golden Light Armor was a defensive treasure capable of withstanding attacks below the 6th layer of the Longevity Realm!
Since the demonic beasts couldn’t break through his defenses, he had been able to recklessly plunder resources throughout the secret realm.
Recalling everything that had happened since entering the realm, only Su Ming’s punch seemed capable of…
“Impossible! He’s only at the 1st layer of Longevity Realm—how could he shatter the Golden Light Armor?”
Though Chu Fan verbally denied it, his trembling hands as he stuffed healing pills into his mouth betrayed his true thoughts.
“He must have used some magical weapon given to him by his parents or that guardian! Yes! That must be it!”
With this justification, Chu Fan finally regained some confidence.
After all, how could a 1st layer Longevity Realm cultivator shatter Golden Light Armor?
And how could he, at the 3rd layer of Longevity Realm, be defeated by Su Ming in a single move?
He must have used a treasure too!
Thinking this, Chu Fan’s confidence was fully restored.
At the same time, he felt the restlessness of his Yang Fire Physique.
“Could there be an undocumented fire-attribute treasure nearby?” Chu Fan’s eyes instantly lit up.
Coincidentally, the flight duration of his one-time artifact was about to expire—landing nearby would be perfect.
Upon touching down, Chu Fan immediately noticed the abnormal temperature in the area.
“There must be a fire-attribute treasure here!”
Guided by his Yang Fire Physique’s senses, Chu Fan found the object atop a canyon.
It was a crimson amber-like rock, its interior resembling flowing magma.
“Fire Spirit Amber?! To think I, Chu Fan, would encounter such fortune!”
This was a natural treasure containing concentrated fire-attribute spiritual energy—breaking its shell would allow absorption of its power.
Somewhat similar to fire lizard fluids, but at least ten times more potent.
However, the Fire Spirit Amber was surrounded by a group of demonic beasts—red-furred, ape-like creatures known as Blazing Apes!
They typically gathered in areas rich with fire-attribute spiritual energy.
Due to the amber’s energy, these Blazing Apes ranged from 1st to 5th layer Longevity Realm in strength.
If his Golden Light Armor were intact, Chu Fan wouldn’t hesitate to charge in and take the amber.
But now, the armor could barely withstand one hit from the strongest ape before he’d be overwhelmed by the entire pack.
“Damn you, Su Ming! If not for you, I wouldn’t have to hesitate like this!” Chu Fan growled through gritted teeth.
“You seem really interested in that Fire Spirit Amber. Need me to fetch it for you?”
Su Ming’s voice suddenly came from behind, startling Chu Fan into whirling around.
He saw the face he hated most.
Su Ming stood there, looking at him with undisguised mockery.
“Magical artifact! It must be a flight artifact that let him catch up!” Chu Fan screamed internally.
Ignoring Chu Fan’s glare, Su Ming swaggered straight toward the Fire Spirit Amber.
The Blazing Apes immediately noticed the intruder.
But surprisingly, none dared attack Su Ming.
Instead, they actively avoided him, as if fearing some terrifying beast.
“How?! Why aren’t they attacking him?!”
Su Ming had just slain a vicious beast, its blood still staining him.
These intelligent apes recognized him as something more terrifying than any beast—why would they attack?
Thus, Su Ming effortlessly pocketed the Fire Spirit Amber.
He then returned to Chu Fan, holding the amber aloft in one hand: “With your Yang Fire Physique, this Fire Spirit Amber would be incredibly beneficial for you.”
As Su Ming spoke, Chu Fan grew increasingly agitated.
He knew Su Ming was right—his physique was practically screaming for that amber.
“What do you want in exchange for it?”
Su Ming burst out laughing: “Give it to you? Why would I ever do that?”
Right before Chu Fan’s eyes, Su Ming began refining the amber at a speed that shocked him.
“You’re toying with me!”
“And what if I am? Remember what I told you back in the cave?”
Su Ming suddenly punched Chu Fan’s chest, completely shattering the Golden Light Armor.
“Next time we meet, I’ll make you flee like a stray dog again…”
Chu Fan struggled up from the ground, glaring at Su Ming as blood trickled from his mouth.
With his armor destroyed, he’d lost his defensive advantage in the realm.
The observing elder spoke up: “Sect Master, should we extract Chu Fan? If this continues, I fear—”
“Indeed, among the younger generation, only Chu Fan could potentially match Su Ming. But if this continues, his Dao Heart may suffer irreparable damage.”
Everyone present was at least at the 2nd layer of Star Realm—it was obvious to all that despite Chu Fan’s two-level advantage, their combat abilities weren’t even comparable.
Su Ming had slain a beast with combat power rivaling the 8th layer of Longevity Realm. No one in the entire secret realm could oppose him now.
In fact, across the entire Heaven Primordial Continent, it would be hard to find any disciple under fourteen who could rival Su Ming.
Li Jianping’s expression darkened to an extreme.
After investing so many resources in Chu Fan, this trash still couldn’t measure up to Su Ming.
While he hesitated, Su Ming had already approached Chu Fan and kicked him flying, sending him tumbling across the ground.
“Chu Fan, I’ll give you half an incense stick’s time to run. If I catch you next time… care to guess what’ll happen?”
At this moment, Su Ming was the very picture of a classic villain.
[Host, this behavior is highly likely to trigger the protagonist’s power-up.]
No sooner had the system spoken than Chu Fan stood up with a furious roar: “Su Ming! Don’t think you can trample on my dignity again and again!”
In an instant, Chu Fan’s cultivation surged from 3rd to 4th layer Longevity Realm.
This mid-battle breakthrough filled Chu Fan with confidence. Feeling his enhanced spiritual energy, he launched an attack at the “villain” Su Ming.
Su Ming promptly kicked him flying again.
“It’s you I’m trampling on. So what if you broke through? Did you think shouting some hot-blooded lines would let you defeat me?”
[Successfully suppressed and stole Chu Fan’s opportunity. Destiny Points obtained.]