Chapter 458: Chapter 24: Divine Elephant Body vs. Mountain Suppressing Chart—Battle of the Strongest Bodies

Head-to-head competition!

As soon as Lin Chen spoke, everyone present knew that these two were at each other’s throats, neither willing to give an inch.

The Martial Arts Arena was plunged into silence!

All eyes were fixed on the two figures on stage.

From their confrontation, everyone could tell that this battle would be extremely fierce.

Both had reasons they could not afford to lose.

Lin Chen, a model student of the Liang Martial Arts Academy, a prodigy who had been listed seven times on Martial Arts Mountain, had already surpassed Pei Qingming, and was considered a genius in the Liang for three hundred years. If he lost, it would mean that Liang’s three hundred years of genius was inferior to the Xiang Kingdom’s.

Hu Bing, although not currently famous, everyone knew that he was probably the first among the younger generation in the Xiang Kingdom.

The martial artists of the Xiang Kingdom present knew Hu Bing’s background; a closed-door disciple of the High Priest, whose status in the Xiang Kingdom was even more esteemed than the Royal Family.

So far, the High Priest had only taken three disciples, with the other two joining after entering the Grade. Only Hu Bing was said to have been taken as a disciple even before Opening the Acupoints.

Unsurprisingly, when Hu Bing enters the Grade, he will be confirmed as the Junior Priest, and will be the next Priest of the Xiang Kingdom.

Their battle was more than just a representation of the younger generations of Liang.

This fight was a kind of low-level contest between the Xiang Kingdom and Liang.

"Senior Brother Lin, you can definitely win!"

A roar came from the Martial Arts Arena. Everyone looked to see that a disciple from the Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy was waving his fists and shouting.

Yu Fei didn’t care about the gazes of others, to him, Senior Brother Lin was invincible.

No matter Hu Bing or anyone else, they would all be defeated by Senior Brother Lin.

Lin Chen also heard the voice, and when he saw Yu Fei waving his fists, he smiled slightly and nodded gently.

This scene, in the eyes of everyone present, caused a stir.

Lin Chen didn’t even take Hu Bing seriously, he was truly too confident.

"If Lin Chen defeats Hu Bing, he will truly be the number one of our Liang generation."

Kong Qing glanced at the junior disciple beside him and said, "Even if he doesn’t beat Hu Bing, Senior Brother Lin is still the first of this generation in Liang’s Four Great Martial Arts Academies."

The disciple next to him, upon hearing Kong Qing call him "Senior Brother Lin," was slightly taken aback, but then he realized and whispered, "Senior Brother is right."

...

On the stage, when Hu Bing saw Lin Chen nodding, a fierce light appeared in his eyes.

"It seems you are very confident in yourself." Hu Bing looked at Lin Chen, "I have met many opponents who were full of confidence in themselves before the fight, but after the fight, they found out that their so-called confidence was just a joke."

"Is that so?"

Lin Chen nodded, "How coincidental, many of the opponents I’ve met were like that too."

Hu Bing’s eyes narrowed as he stared at Lin Chen. Their eyes met, and they both saw the fighting spirit in each other’s eyes.

"Let the exchange begin!"

The middle-aged man acting as the referee looked at their verbal confrontation and spoke calmly.

As the middle-aged man’s voice fell, a powerful aura erupted from Hu Bing’s body. At this moment, the muscles on Hu Bing’s body trembled continuously, even expanding, and in just a few breaths, his figure doubled in size.

At nearly ten feet in height, many of the observing Viscera-Refining Martial Artists felt a sense of dread on their faces.

Even when standing far apart, they felt the oppressive force from Hu Bing’s imposing figure.

"Divine Elephant Body of the Xiang Kingdom!"

Hao Jifeng murmured with surprise in his eyes, while Santo had a smile on his face. The Divine Elephant Body was an ultimate art taught by the High Priest. If Hu Bing could master the Divine Elephant Body, he was naturally standing in an invincible position.

As his figure expanded, crackling sounds came from all over Hu Bing’s body, the sound of bones stretching.

"Lin Chen, if you had acted against me just now, you might have had some chance. But now it’s too late."

Seeing Lin Chen standing still, Hu Bing spoke slowly, his voice deeper than before. After opening the Divine Elephant Body, his strength, speed, and defense had all been greatly enhanced.

Facing the oppressive presence of Hu Bing’s massive body, Lin Chen’s expression remained unchanged, not even acknowledging Hu Bing’s provocative words. Many people present saw Lin Chen’s calm expression, admiring him.

If any of them faced Hu Bing’s body transformation, they would find it hard to keep their expression unchanged. Just for this, Lin Chen was already much better than them.

"Mountain Suppressing Chart!"

Lin Chen paid no heed to Hu Bing’s words, whispering softly in his heart, as his Qi Blood surged wildly. The next moment, everyone saw a red glow emanating from Lin Chen’s body. Although his figure didn’t change, everyone could feel that Lin Chen’s aura had transformed.

If the previous Lin Chen was like deep water, giving them an unfathomable feeling, at this moment Lin Chen appeared as a blazing furnace in their eyes, exuding a heat that could be felt from afar.

Although his words showed Hu Bing disdain, Lin Chen never underestimated any opponent when the real fight began.

With the operation of the Mountain Suppressing Chart, not only did his body reach its best state, but his Qi Blood also reached its peak.

"It seems you, too, have practiced Body Forging Techniques. Let’s see whose body is truly stronger!"

Feeling the vigorous Qi Blood emanating from Lin Chen, Hu Bing didn’t hesitate any longer. His enormous body, packed with ferocious momentum, burst forth, charging straight at Lin Chen.

Likewise, when Hu Bing charged, Lin Chen didn’t hesitate either; the two figures almost simultaneously rushed towards each other.

A ten-foot distance was crossed in the blink of an eye for the two of them, and then, under the watchful eyes of everyone, they collided fiercely.

True head-on clash!

A collision of pure physical strength.

"Lin Chen, this is somewhat irrational."

Upon seeing Lin Chen choose to collide physically with Hu Bing, Su Qin slightly shook her head. Were she in Lin Chen’s position, she definitely would not have acted this way.

The Divine Elephant Body of the Xiang Kingdom’s High Priest is recognized as the top cultivation technique for enhancing physical strength.

The best way to deal with a martial artist who has mastered the Divine Elephant Body is to avoid physical collisions and strike when the opponent’s strength is exhausted.

The Divine Elephant Body cannot be maintained for a long time. Given Hu Bing’s realm, he can sustain it for at most three hundred breaths. Once those three hundred breaths are over, Hu Bing’s Divine Elephant Body will disappear.

Murong Yan heard Su Qin’s words, blinked her charming eyes, slightly parted her red lips, wanting to say something, but in the end, she did not speak.

There was no need for her to refute Aunt Qin’s words; the answer was already on the scene.

Boom!

On stage, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Lin Chen and Hu Bing collided, instantly unleashing a stormy wave of energy that surged in all directions.

Their figures both paused momentarily in place.

Their eyes met, seeing the endless battle intent in each other’s gaze, simultaneously understanding the opponent’s intentions.

A pure physical collision, to see who’s stronger!

Bang bang bang!

The next moment, everyone saw Lin Chen and Hu Bing; neither punched nor palmed, just colliding with their bodies over and over again.

Shoulders, chests, even legs...

Everyone was stunned.

This style of combat was something they had never seen before.

In martial duels, the focus is mostly on cultivation techniques since they allow the martial artists to explosively increase their strength, but no one expected the two of them would abandon techniques, choosing to clash purely physically.

But unquestionably, this battle style was the most thrilling to watch.

"How is this possible?"

Santo’s old eyes were filled with incredulity. Although Hu Bing’s Divine Elephant Body was just at the beginning stage, once it begins, in the Refining Viscera Realm, the body is considered invincible. On what basis could Lin Chen contend with that?

Hao Jifeng glanced at Santo’s shocked old face, but there was a smug look in his eyes.

This Lin Chen kid really satisfied him beyond description.

Hu Bing claims to be the strongest in physical cultivation, so I’ll just go head-to-head with you and see who’s truly stronger?

Initially, he thought even if Lin Chen was at a disadvantage, it would not matter, for it’s normal for his physical strength to not match up to Hu Bing, who practiced the Divine Elephant Body.

But he didn’t expect Lin Chen to give him such a huge surprise, being not inferior to Hu Bing in a pure physical collision.

Disciples of the Pilgrim Martial Arts Academy, with dazed eyes and slightly open mouths, looked at the two fighting on stage, never expecting someone to match Senior Brother Hu in a physical collision.

How on earth has Lin Chen been cultivating?

Once, twice, thrice...

In just a hundred breaths, the two collided hundreds of times. Lin Chen’s eyes held endless battle spirit. This was the first time he could exhibit his full strength without restraint, and as he continued to collide with Hu Bing, his body gradually became familiar with Hu Bing’s strength.

This is where he differs from Hu Bing; the Mountain Suppressing Chart tempers and enhances his own body permanently, while Hu Bing’s large size results from a secret technique, not his true physical strength.

One is his own strength, the other is borrowed strength.

After a hundred breaths, with each collision, Hu Bing began to retreat a step. After several times, everyone present could see it.

Hiss!

Hu Bing, who displayed the Divine Elephant Body, was actually inferior to Lin Chen!

The Divine Elephant Body of the Xiang Kingdom is famous across the Nine Kingdoms!

On what basis is Lin Chen physically stronger than Hu Bing?

"Senior Brother Lin..."

Meng Xing didn’t know what to say; Senior Brother Lin’s strength had broken his understanding time and time again.

He suddenly felt that the fight he had with Senior Brother Lin in the courtyard might have been one where even if Senior Brother Lin didn’t fight back, his punches landing on Senior Brother Lin might have been no different from scratching an itch.

After two hundred breaths, the retreating Hu Bing suddenly stopped, no longer continuing to collide.

"Lin Chen, you have surprised me, but if you want to continue competing in physical strength, this ends now."

Hu Bing roared in anger, and his body once again bulged, though this time Hu Bing no longer seemed at ease as before. His face was distorted with bulging veins, appearing ferocious.

Clearly, this second enhancement was a load beyond his self-control.

At this moment, everyone’s gaze was fixed on Lin Chen, believing that Lin Chen had already proven himself and shouldn’t go head-to-head with Hu Bing again.

It was obvious that Hu Bing was at the limit of his strength, unable to sustain much longer. Avoiding this period would significantly increase the chances of defeating Hu Bing.

Yet, before everyone’s eyes, Lin Chen began unbuttoning his shirt.

This scene left everyone bewildered.

Only Meng Xing seemed to have realized something, his expression growing excited.

He knew what Senior Brother Lin was about to do.

The day at the Canglan Martial Arts Academy, after being defeated by Senior Brother Lin, he returned to his courtyard. Fang Zhan had come over to tell him a shocking truth.

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