Chapter 76: I'll Protect This Person

"Ding, points added successfully. Years Sacred Body increased by 1,100 Dao Spirit Patterns; current number of Spirit Patterns: 1,580."

Following the system's prompt, the number of Spirit Patterns in Wang Jianqiang's body surged.

He slowly clenched his fist, and the 1,580 Spirit Patterns trembled in unison.

Dense Golden Light permeated his flesh and blood, making his entire body appear as if it were cast from gold.

The power of 1,580 Spirit Patterns was released in its entirety, then twisted into a single strand under his control, transforming into an explosive force that surged into his fist before he punched out.

An invisible fist force shot out, and wherever it passed, the air distorted.

The man had originally looked down on Wang Jianqiang entirely.

In his view, Wang Jianqiang was nothing more than a rookie who had just reached Foundation Establishment.

Not to mention having no Spirit Tool, he hadn't even had time to practice Foundation Establishment level techniques; what did he have to fight him with?

In his view, Wang Jianqiang's strength might not even compare to Wang Yu Yao's.

He posed absolutely no threat to him.

However, as Wang Jianqiang punched out, his expression changed instantly.

The power of this punch completely exceeded his imagination.

The moment this punch was thrown, a sense of mortal threat permeated his entire body like an electric current, making every hair on his body stand on end.

He shuddered and immediately snapped back to his senses.

He hurriedly activated the defensive Spirit Tool on his body.

A layer of Spiritual Power light shield condensed and protected him within.

The next moment, the fist force arrived, tearing through the air.

That defense, which could block Wang Yu Yao's full-force strike without a scratch, was as fragile as paper against Wang Jianqiang's fist force and shattered instantly.

The fist force then landed on the man.

His chest collapsed instantly, and he spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with shattered internal organs, flying backward like a scarecrow.

Like a falling meteorite, he slammed into the ground with a "Boom—", creating a deep pit.

The moment he hit the ground, the earth trembled violently, causing everyone's brows to twitch sharply.

This strike from Wang Jianqiang directly suppressed everyone.

Especially those Inner Sect Disciples at the back of the crowd, who couldn't help but widen their eyes.

"Zhou Feng was actually taken out in one punch!"

"How is this possible?"

"He only just broke through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, how can he be this strong!"

Those Outer Sect Disciples might not understand Zhou Feng, but they were fellow Inner Sect Disciples with him, and not some Inner Sect New Student like Wang Yu Yao.

They were quite clear about Zhou Feng's strength.

Zhou Feng's cultivation had already reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, just one step away from breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Mid-stage.

Moreover, he possessed two Spirit Tools, and his strength was enough to rank in the upper-middle tier of the entire Inner Sect; he was quite famous among the Inner Sect Disciples.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment Early Stage Cultivators were simply no match for him.

Foundation Establishment Cultivators who had just broken through not long ago, like Wang Yu Yao, would only be taken out in seconds if they faced him.

Even when facing a Foundation Establishment Mid-stage Cultivator, even if Zhou Feng couldn't win, he would never be defeated so miserably.

Yet now, he had been taken out in seconds by a guy who had just reached Foundation Establishment!

Even Dong Yue couldn't help but reveal a look of surprise.

She was clear on the fact that a Five-Element Spiritual Root Foundation Establishment cultivator had extremely strong combat power.

If Wang Jianqiang had practiced a few powerful Foundation Establishment techniques, she wouldn't be surprised that he could achieve this.

But he had only just reached Foundation Establishment; let alone practicing Foundation Establishment techniques, he hadn't even had time to familiarize himself with his own power.

To be able to erupt with such powerful strength in this state was somewhat shocking.

Just as everyone was astonished by Wang Jianqiang's strength, Wang Jianqiang's expression did not change in the slightest because of the surrounding gazes.

He looked toward the deep pit on the ground.

A blood-covered figure was struggling to climb up from the bottom of the pit.

"Not dead yet?"

Wang Jianqiang raised an eyebrow, "Quite durable."

"Since that's the case, then take another hit from me."

Before his voice had even faded, Wang Jianqiang had already swooped down, crashing into Zhou Feng like a human meteor.

Zhou Feng looked up, his face instantly filled with fear.

A sharp cry rang out.

"You cannot kill me!"

"If you kill me, you will be violating sect rules, and the sect will definitely execute you!"

"No~"

Facing his threat, Wang Jianqiang's offensive did not pause in the slightest, crashing straight into him.

It was as if an iron block had hit foam; Zhou Feng's entire body was instantly blown apart.

Blood and shattered flesh splattered everywhere.

Seeing this scene, looks of horror appeared on everyone's faces.

Not even a corpse remained!

Too ruthless!

Seeing this, Wang Yu Yao's face showed not the slightest hint of joy; the worry in her heart had already reached its peak.

On the other side, Dong Yue sighed; with matters having reached this point, her expression instead calmed down.

Suddenly, her expression shifted, and she looked toward the back of the crowd with a grave face, "Have they come?"

The moment Dong Yue's whisper fell, a gloomy voice suddenly arrived.

"To dare openly slaughter a fellow disciple within the sect, what immense audacity!!"

As the cold voice echoed, a group of five people flew in.

The five were dressed in uniform attire, with a "Punishment" character pattern printed on their chests.

The blood-red characters were incomparably vivid, as if written in blood.

"It's the people from the Punishment Hall!"

Seeing the arrivals, everyone present had their expressions change drastically.

Except for Dong Yue, whose brows were tightly furrowed, and Wang Yu Yao, who was looking at Wang Jianqiang with a face full of worry, the others retreated as if avoiding a venomous snake or scorpion.

"To dare engage in a private fight within the sect, you certainly have immense audacity."

At the very front of the five was a thin middle-aged man.

His eyes were as gloomy and sharp as a hawk's; upon arriving here, he stared straight at Wang Jianqiang.

"Lord Hall Master."

Just as the thin middle-aged man's voice fell, a voice suddenly came.

He frowned and looked coldly at the person who spoke.

Facing the thin middle-aged man's gaze, Wang Yu Yao's heart tightened, but she gritted her teeth and continued, "Lord Hall Master, this battle was all caused by that Zhou Feng; it was he who wished to devour Senior Brother's Foundation Establishment phenomenon, so Senior Brother struck back in anger. I beg Lord Hall Master to deal with this leniently."

"How this Hall Master deals with others is not for you to point fingers at." The thin middle-aged man glanced at Wang Yu Yao indifferently, "Do not obstruct this Hall Master from enforcing the law again, otherwise... you shall be treated as an accomplice!"

As he spoke, a wisp of Golden Core Stage pressure was released.

Wang Yu Yao's body sank, her injuries were immediately triggered, and blood spilled from her mouth.

The thin middle-aged man sneered, his gaze turning back to Wang Jianqiang, "Will you come with me yourself, or shall I subdue you and then take you away?"

Wang Jianqiang looked at Wang Yu Yao, then his gaze returned to the thin middle-aged man, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

For some reason, facing Wang Jianqiang's gaze, the thin middle-aged man felt a trace of fear in his heart.

The thin middle-aged man's expression immediately darkened.

He was a Golden Core Cultivator!

Facing a mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he had actually felt a sense of fear.

Even if it was only an imperceptible trace, it made him feel an unprecedented insult.

"It seems you do not intend to surrender without a fight."

He let out a cold snort and grabbed forward with his palm.

A Spiritual Power palm instantly appeared and gripped toward Wang Jianqiang.

Just as the palm was about to land on Wang Jianqiang, a figure instantly flashed out.

A burst of Spiritual Power filled with a sharp aura erupted.

The Spiritual Power giant hand swung by the thin middle-aged man was instantly shredded.

At the same time, a cold voice entered his mind.

"Yan Biao, I am protecting this person."