Chapter 135: Chapter 105: Slaying an Innate

"Ugh... ghh..."

Yu Qiantong’s throat was locked in Chen Sheng’s iron-like arm. His ugly face turned a horrifying purplish-red from lack of oxygen and fear. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

His short legs kicked uselessly in the air, his eyes filled with incredulous horror and despair.

’He never would have dreamed that this Foundation Establishment ant, whom he thought he could crush at will, was actually a dormant Innate tiger. Even more terrifying, his opponent’s strength far exceeded his estimations.’

Even now, recalling the brief, fierce battle beneath the Qinglin River just moments ago was enough to shatter Yu Qiantong’s courage.

’All the techniques he took pride in couldn’t even budge his opponent’s Protective True Qi.’

’That Golden Bell-shaped Protective True Qi was simply indestructible. No matter how he attacked, he couldn’t break through it.’

In contrast, his own Protective True Qi was as fragile as paper mache under the onslaught of his opponent’s furious fists and flashing blade.

Coupled with the heavy blow he’d suffered at the very beginning when caught off guard, he had been completely suppressed underwater, unable to fight back at all.

Even fighting with all his might, he had only lasted for a little over a hundred breaths before his opponent found an opening, capturing and subduing him in one move.

And in Chen Sheng’s cold, indifferent eyes, Yu Qiantong clearly sensed an undisguised killing intent. He had no doubt that this young man truly dared—and truly would—kill him right here and now.

The thought that he would perish in this remote little county after years of arduous cultivation and painstaking effort to reach the Innate Realm, before he could even fully enjoy the prestige that came with his extraordinary status, was like a venomous snake of endless fear gnawing at Yu Qiantong’s heart.

Along with his terror, he was also filled with a sense of bitter indignation.

Down below, the crowd witnessing this scene was also plunged into immense shock. For a moment, it was utterly silent.

Patriarch Yang, Yang Yi, gaped, his throat feeling as if it were blocked by something. He couldn’t make a sound for a long while.

The fact that Chen Sheng had already reached the Innate Realm was shocking enough. But the terrifying power he displayed, crushing another Innate of the same realm, sent a shock through him that came from the depths of his soul.

He clearly remembered that just over half a month ago, during the battle with the Huang Family, Chen Sheng’s cultivation was still at the Foundation Establishment Realm. Although he was formidable even then, it was nothing like the terror he exuded today—he was like a god or demon descended upon the mortal world, inspiring awe and fear.

’In just over half a month, he crossed the insurmountable chasm that countless Martial Masters fail to cross in their entire lifetimes, stepping into the Innate Realm in a single leap.’

’And immediately after breaking through, he could suppress a veteran Innate Powerhouse with the force of a thunderbolt, as if crushing dry weeds.’

’This is simply unheard of!’

’That dwarf in the cyan robe looked to be at least in his forties. His cultivation was condensed and his True Qi was vast; he was clearly no newcomer to the Innate Realm.’

’Yet even a veteran Innate Powerhouse like him seemed so fragile before Chen Sheng.’

The scene before him left Yang Yi unable to snap out of his daze.

Similarly, even Xu Shenzhi, Yan Ming, Li Huai Sheng, and the others who already knew Chen Sheng had broken through to the Innate Realm couldn’t hide the tempest raging in their hearts.

They knew Chen Sheng was strong, but they had always lacked a clear understanding of just *how* strong.

But now, that understanding was laid bare before them in a bloody display.

An Innate Expert of the same realm was brutally suppressed by Chen Sheng after lasting for a mere hundred breaths. What a terrifying gap in power!

Li Huai Sheng, Yan Ming, and the others felt a rush of hot blood surge to their heads, their hearts filled with inexplicable excitement. ’To be able to follow such a formidable master, our futures are bound to be bright!’

In contrast, Xu Shenzhi, who came from a Noble Family in the Prefecture City and was more worldly, felt an even more violent shock.

’To have such a deep foundation right after entering the Innate Realm... this level of talent and strength would definitely make him a True Inheritor even in the Major Sects of the Prefecture City. Chen Sheng’s potential and power have once again exceeded my expectations.’

’Revenge... There’s really hope now!’

Xu Shenzhi subconsciously clenched his fists, the flames of vengeance in the depths of his eyes burning ever brighter.

His fundamental reason for joining Chen Sheng was to borrow his power to avenge his grievances, using Chen Sheng’s background and strength to make Han Ling’er and Wang Zilan pay the price.

But Xu Shenzhi had originally thought he would have to wait for some time. After all, Chen Sheng had only just entered the Innate Realm. Now, however, after witnessing the power Chen Sheng had just displayed, he suddenly felt that he might not have to wait long at all.

In stark contrast to the ecstatic shock on Chen Sheng’s side, the members of Cyan Wolf Stronghold and the water bandits who had submitted to the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance were now completely consumed by boundless terror.

They had submitted precisely because they were intimidated by Yu Qiantong’s Innate might, seeing him as their backer. But now, this ’great mountain’ they relied on was being held up like a dead dog, so easily defeated.

How could they not be terrified?

The heavily injured Li Qianlang collapsed directly to the ground, his eyes vacant. It was as if his support had been knocked out from under him, leaving him unable to accept the scene before him.

’The Squad Leader... suppressed in just a hundred breaths.’

’How is this possible?!’

But no matter how much Li Qianlang refused to believe it, the facts were laid out right before his eyes.

’It’s really... over.’

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"You... you can’t... kill me... I... I’m an emissary... of the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance... If you dare... kill me... the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance... will never... let you go..."

Feeling the power around his neck—enough to crush steel—slowly tightening, the shadow of death completely enveloped Yu Qiantong. He mustered his last bit of strength to bring up the name of the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance in a final, desperate struggle.