Shisi still wanted to say something, but Tian Chen had already addressed her next concern. “Tian Chen, you injured Zhuyung Fhang and Quenfa. With Quenfa’s character, he will definitely recruit a large number of disciples. When the peak rankings are determined in this event, they will surely come again for revenge. Even if Quenfa himself isn't a match for you, their numbers are overwhelming. So it’s better if you join Yaodan Peak or Jingshi Peak. At least you won’t be alone. You’ll have plenty of support.” Shisi’s tone didn’t carry fear, but logic. She understood the reality of sect life. If one faced enemies backed by hundreds of supporters, the battle would no longer be about personal strength, but about survival strategy. Yet Tian Chen only gave a faint smile. A subtle smile, but enough to show he wasn’t affected at all by the threat of numbers. “No need to worry,” he said lightly, yet with depth. “If they dare to come, it means they’re ready to face the consequences.” ***

On the other side, core disciples from other Peaks had already arrived. They stood behind tall trees, keeping their distance but not averting their gaze. They had no intention of interfering—this wasn’t their fight. But their eyes remained fixed on Tian Chen. Hyuke from Jingshi Peak stood with his arms crossed, his expression full of disappointment. “What a pity for that boy named Tian Chen. He has to die so soon. Facing 375 people... survival is impossible.” The companion beside him nodded slowly. “It was his fault for acting too boldly. Especially since the Peak he offended was Leiyin Peak—the one that justifies any method to secure first place.” There was no hatred on their faces, only sympathy. They realized Tian Chen was a genius who shouldn’t fall victim to such dirty tricks. In their eyes, Tian Chen was a heavenly flame that burned too brightly, too quickly—and would be extinguished just as fast. However, what they didn’t know was... Tian Chen didn’t even blink as he face

The five figures of Tian Chen made no sound. They moved in silence. WHOOSSHH!!! They shot toward the crowd with speeds the naked eye could hardly follow. Their bodies swept through the air like lightning in the wind. SLASH! SLASH! SLASH! SLASH! “AARRRGGHHHH!!!” Screams tore through the air. Blood sprayed everywhere. Bodies were flung aside. In mere minutes, more than two hundred people lay dead. Some had been decapitated, others sliced in half at the waist, and some were split vertically from head to stomach. Blood drizzled like rain, painting the grass and soil in deep crimson. The battle had turned into a massacre. The core disciples from the other Peaks stared wide-eyed. Their faces had gone pale, unable to hide the shock that gripped their entire beings. Some couldn’t even look away, as if forced to witness something beyond comprehension. Hyuke stood frozen. His mouth was open, but no words came out. “He’s not human... He’s a monster in human form...” he muttered softly,

Tian Chen was thinking hard, struggling to deal with the poison. “Damn it, if it weren’t for the poison, even facing a Qi Guardian stage opponent wouldn’t push me back like this!” His inner voice was filled with pressure, yet still resolute. His body kept moving, trying to dodge punch after punch of poisonous energy launched by Quenfa. But Quenfa’s speed, combined with the potency of his poison, was troublesome. WHOOSSHH!!! BAANG!!! One of Quenfa’s energy punches finally broke through Tian Chen’s defense. The fist slammed into his left chest with full force. PLOF! PLOF! Tian Chen’s body was flung backward. He staggered, his feet dragging across the ground, carving a small trench. A few mouthfuls of dark, fresh blood spurted from his lips. The hiss of poison mixing with blood pierced the ears. “Hahaha! Brat, you should know—my poison can burn your body to nothing. Now, feel the pain you’ve never imagined!” Quenfa laughed like a demon savoring his opponent’s despair. His fangs

After killing Quenfa, Tian Chen showed no emotion on his face. He simply lowered his hand slowly, then looked straight at the two remaining core disciples of Leiyin Peak. His gaze held no anger, but the strength behind it was enough to make both of them tremble violently. Their bodies stiffened. Cold sweat drenched their backs. But before they could speak, Tian Chen shifted his gaze to the forty-plus inner disciples previously recruited by Quenfa. All eyes were now on Tian Chen. And the moment his gaze fell upon them, without a single word— “Thump!” One of them immediately knelt. Followed by another. In a matter of seconds, all the remaining inner disciples dropped to the ground. None dared lift their heads. “Tian Chen, we surrender. We won’t cause trouble with you anymore.” The voice came out stammering from a disciple who had earlier been enthusiastic in besieging Tian Chen. “That’s right. We won’t resist anymore. We surrender.” Their voices were filled with regret. There wa