He is the chief disciple of the Kao Shan Sect, his realm has already reached the Mid-stage Grandmaster, and with the added bonus of the Body Refining Method, he is much stronger than many martial artists at the same stage. He has the confidence to crush Chen Xiao!

Chen Xiao’s heart also sank suddenly. This Ta Shan was clearly a notch stronger than the other disciples; he was not an easy opponent to deal with.

Ta Shan’s fist was covered with a faint blue glow, as if covered with armor, and came crashing down with violent momentum.

Chen Xiao lifted his palm to block this punch, but the powerful impact pushed his body backward, scraping along the ground!

"Is this all?" Ta Shan sneered, "With this strength, how are you going to play with me?"

His other fist came out in quick succession at close range, punching Chen Xiao several times, each punch carrying thousands or even tens of thousands of pounds of force!

Chen Xiao blocked these punches, his steps sank, and using cunning force, he freed himself from the opponent’s restraint while suddenly gathering Xuanyang Spiritual Power in his hand for a fierce counterattack!

"Bang—"

The sky exploded with Qi Force, and both took a step back!

Ta Shan’s eyes filled with shock.

At the moment of collision, he felt that Chen Xiao’s spiritual power was exceptionally powerful.

This guy is clearly only in the Early Transcendent Realm!

Furthermore, that domineering power was terrifying like a blazing sun, causing him to feel a bit scorched.

Chen Xiao roughly understood the opponent’s tactics and sneered repeatedly, "So, your Kao Shan Sect is nothing but an empty shell, claimed to be the Body Refining Sect, but in reality, your body refining methods are very basic; their enhancement to strength is quite limited."

"You say you’re a Body Refining Sect, but in reality, you focus on cultivating spiritual power."

Ta Shan’s face turned particularly grim upon hearing this.

Because Chen Xiao was indeed correct.

Although the Kao Shan Sect has many body refining methods, their actual level is not high.

For instance, if he relied solely on physical strength, he would barely match a Half-step Grandmaster, yet his Martial Dao realm has reached Mid-stage Grandmaster!

Essentially, most of his strength actually comes from the spiritual power within his body rather than his physical strength, which merely provides some increment.

They alone know that Kao Shan Sect disciples generally focus on body refinement merely to compensate for their shortcomings in martial skills.

Chen Xiao is different.

Although his realm is not as high as Ta Shan, the toughness of his physical body far exceeds Ta Shan’s, ironically making Chen Xiao seem like he’s from a Body Refining Sect.

Enraged and embarrassed, Ta Shan’s face twisted, "Today, I’m going to crush you alive, grind you into a pulp!"

"Then come and try!" Chen Xiao’s eyes were icy cold.

"I am a powerful Mid Transcendent Realm martial artist and have also cultivated body refining techniques! Do you think you’re my match?" Ta Shan sneered.

"Your spiritual power is not pure, your body refining techniques are alarmingly basic, almost useless, and you haven’t practiced any powerful martial skills. You’re an utter waste among martial artists of the same level!" Chen Xiao mocked.

"Since you’re so eager to die, I’ll oblige." Ta Shan roared, his already imposing physique suddenly expanding, his muscles becoming even more terrifying, covered with a metallic sheen.

"You say our Kao Shan Sect’s body refining techniques are useless? This is our Kao Shan Sect’s Earth-level Middle Grade body refining secret technique, named Heavenly Dragon Armor. When deployed, both defense and destructive power will increase by a few degrees, more than enough to kill you!"

With that, he raised his fist to smash toward Chen Xiao!

Meanwhile, Chen Xiao took a deep breath and gathered all the Xuanyang Spiritual Energy in his body into his palm, which seemed to transform into a small sun, radiating extreme heat.

This was the martial skill Xuan Daozi had taught him earlier, by channeling his Xuanyang Spiritual Energy through specific meridians, its power could become more violent!

Previously, his physique couldn’t sustain this powerful force and he suffered a backlash, so he rarely employed martial skills. But now, he had no choice but to use this trump card!

"Boom!!"

Their fists collided, and after a brief standoff of a second or two, Ta Shan was sent flying backward, spewing blood from his mouth.

After forcing Ta Shan back with one punch, Chen Xiao’s second punch went forward without hesitation.

Ta Shan was horrified, using all his strength to resist, but it was to no avail. This punch sent his whole body flying, his entire arm hanging limply, its bones shattered into pieces!

Escape!!

Without hesitation, he scrambled up and ran.

"Where do you think you’re going!" Of course, Chen Xiao couldn’t let him go, quickly chasing after him.

As Ta Shan fled, he pleaded, "Brother Chen, let people off when possible. Is it really necessary to kill us all?"

"If you stop, I won’t kill you." Chen Xiao sneered, saying this while a Pope’s scepter appeared in his hands, into which he furiously channeled power!

"Rumble, rumble, rumble—"

As he waved his arm, bolts of lightning the size of arms tore through the space, swiftly wrapping around Ta Shan.

"Ah!" Ta Shan was struck by two bolts of lightning, instantly feeling excruciating pain throughout his body, blood flowing even more freely from his mouth, his internal organs severely damaged!

He struggled with all his might to escape, but his speed was slowing rapidly due to his severe injuries.

"Swish—"

At that moment, Chen Xiao leaped from behind, blocking his path ahead!

"Today, you cannot escape." Chen Xiao coldly fixed his gaze on him, as if he were looking at a dead man.