Chapter 540: Qianshan: The Unlucky One Is No Longer Just Me

If you're Bufuqi , you can strike now!

As soon as Lin Chen spoke, the atmosphere in the courtyard fell silent.

Yin Yue’s gaze settled on Lin Chen; she did not stop him, for she felt his determination.

Even though the Thousand Fold Secret Realm was about to open, this fight with Teng Cheng now might affect Lin Chen’s state entering the realm later.

Liu Mei and Ling Hua’s faces showed shock—they never expected Lin Chen to be this bold, truly believing he was invincible in the Foundation Establishment realm?

“So arrogant! Then let me teach you a lesson!”

Teng Cheng looked at Yin Yue: “Princess Yin Yue, this isn’t me disrespecting your Yuepo Clan.”

Yin Yue’s expression remained blank, offering no reply.

“Let’s go—to the square for this fight!”

“No need!”

Lin Chen looked at Teng Cheng: “If you can survive three strikes from me, I lose.”

Hiss!

At Lin Chen’s words, Liu Mei and Ling Hua exchanged glances, utterly at a loss for how to describe this feeling.

This was the first time any warrior had dared speak such words to their Hua Clan.

Aside from that, merely this courage and arrogance made the two women think he was impressive—though only if his strength matched his boldness; if not, it was sheer stupidity.

Hearing Lin Chen’s words, Yin Yue understood: this time, Lin Chen had truly lost his temper.

Teng Cheng was indeed a genius of the Hua Clan, but he still lagged far behind Lin Chen.

Lin Chen’s expression didn’t change; from the expressions of these three Hua Clan members, he could tell the younger generation of the Hua Clan all believed themselves unworthy of his sister—and even if he defeated Teng Cheng, another Teng Cheng would come next.

If so, then he might as well break the spirit of the entire younger generation of the Hua Clan.

“Three strikes?”

Teng Cheng laughed bitterly with rage—this was the first time a peer-level warrior had claimed he could defeat him within three strikes. Even the top two or three in his own clan wouldn’t dare say such arrogant words. His aura exploded without restraint!

The overwhelming pressure and piercing intent of a peak Foundation Establishment realm swept through the courtyard, causing tiny pebbles on the ground to float slightly. He crossed his arms before his chest; dense, solid-like emerald light rapidly condensed in his palms, forming a massive, bud-like lotus—brimming with terrifying energy—shielding his front.

Since Lin Chen was so arrogant, he wouldn’t strike first—he wanted to see how Lin Chen planned to defeat him in three strikes.

“First strike.”

Lin Chen’s voice remained icy cold. The instant the lotus bud formed before Teng Cheng’s chest, Lin Chen raised his right hand and pointed.

A colossal finger descended from the heavens, crashing down with crushing force.

“Canglan Finger? So powerful!”

Liu Mei involuntarily gasped, her beautiful eyes widening.

Ling Hua instinctively pressed her lips tight, her eyes narrowing sharply.

They knew Canglan Sect’s signature technique, but they never imagined Lin Chen could summon it so swiftly and with such overwhelming power.

According to what they knew, the Canglan Finger’s summoned finger grew stronger the longer it was channeled—but Lin Chen didn’t channel at all; the moment he raised his finger, it came crashing down.

Yin Yue wasn’t surprised—Lin Chen’s Canglan Scripture had been upgraded by the Tai Xu Stone, and the Canglan Finger was based on it; with the scripture upgraded, both the speed and power of the Canglan Finger naturally improved.

Boom!

The colossal finger slammed down. The lotus bud before Teng Cheng shuddered violently; its bud burst with emerald light, trying to resist—but beneath the finger, all resistance was futile. It held for less than a breath before the finger struck the bud.

Instantly, the petals shattered and scattered. Fortunately, as the petals dissolved, the finger’s power was largely neutralized; the residual energy was blocked by Teng Cheng’s emerald protective aura—but the impact still sent his blood boiling, forcing him to stagger back half a step.

Seeing Teng Cheng retreat a step, Liu Mei and Ling Hua’s eyes widened in shock—Teng Cheng had already fallen behind after just the first strike.