Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 940: Chapter 939 [Critical Moment, Heavenly Punishment Thunder Tribulation?]

Ye Tianchen, with an inexplicable confidence, declared that he wanted to kill Du Tianqi without using the ”Holy Heaven Prison.” It wasn’t just Du Tianqi who found it hard to believe; anyone present would likewise find Ye Tianchen’s words utterly incredible. Du Tianqi had returned to the Martial Saint Realm, and on Earth, among the three great Ancient Martial Worlds, such a cultivation realm could rule unchallenged. It was undeniable strength, whereas Ye Tianchen was only at the Mid Martial Venerate cultivation realm. Even though the spell he cultivated and the Martial Arts Divine Skill he practiced were formidable, along with his heaven-defying ability to challenge those of a higher cultivation realm, the notion of slaying a Martial Saint like Du Tianqi was quite exaggerated. Moreover, Ye Tianchen claimed he wouldn’t even use the ”Holy Heaven Prison” to defeat Du Tianqi, making it all the more unbelievable!

”Arrogant and reckless, do you really dare to put away the Holy Heaven Prison?” Du Tianqi asked, utterly dismissive and skeptical.

”Of course, old thing, I’ve tolerated you long enough. Now that you no longer have the Poison Saint Intense Flame Banner, if I kill you using the Holy Heaven Prison, it would be bullying. I, Ye Tianchen, won’t do such as taking unfair advantage. I shall defeat you with my own cultivation!” Ye Tianchen confidently stated.

”Petty ant, laughable indeed. I’m curious to see what other tricks you have. Use whatever moves you have; I’ll take them all and let you understand your expression of despair in the face of absolute strength...” Du Tianqi said with a cold laugh, standing motionless in place.

”Then watch closely, you old dog...”

Ye Tianchen roared loudly, his whole persona becoming incomparably robust and overbearing, as he charged at Du Tianqi with a punch. This was the Overlord Fist, unleashed with the power of its Great Achievement Realm, an earth-shattering strength. At this moment, Ye Tianchen’s execution of it made Du Tianqi furrow his brow, yet Du Tianqi was not worried or afraid in the slightest. Ye Tianchen had already used the Overlord Fist before, and though its power was formidable, carrying the aura of a world-conquering overlord, Ye Tianchen, after all, was constrained by his cultivation realm. With only a Mid Martial Venerate cultivation realm, he couldn’t fully unleash the true might of the Overlord Fist, which was the main reason Du Tianqi disregarded him.

”Little bastard, the same move, the same strength, is useless against me. Watch me kill you!” Du Tianqi also roared, sweeping out a palm strike, aiming to strike down Ye Tianchen.

Boom!

The Overlord Fist faced off against the Five Poison Palm, and the Five Poison Palm, when executed by Du Tianqi, became exceptionally powerful. Ye Tianchen was sent flying, and although unhurt, he could not deliver a shock kill to Du Tianqi with the Martial Arts Divine Skill, Overlord Fist.

”Laughable indeed, it seems you’re not just an ant but also a fool. The same move, the same strength, was useless against me just now; how could it possibly harm me now?” Du Tianqi laughed loudly.

Ye Tianchen remained cold and stern, ignoring Du Tianqi’s words and ridicule, continuing to fiercely wield the Overlord Fist, while at the same time using the ”Vajra Invulnerability Divine Skill” to protect himself. He knew that with his current cultivation realm, he couldn’t kill Du Tianqi yet, but there would be a chance. He was creating such an opportunity for himself.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Disregarding everything, Ye Tianchen swung his fists wildly, like a reincarnated overlord, launching punch after punch at Du Tianqi. Regardless of whether these fist glows harmed Du Tianqi or achieved their intended effect, Ye Tianchen paid them no heed, relentlessly unleashing his punches in a grand assault. This caused Du Tianqi to laugh hysterically, for Ye Tianchen’s Overlord Fist, however powerful, was limited by his cultivation realm, making it impossible to unleash the fist’s greatest power. The difference in power was like heaven and earth with a realm’s improvement, and Ye Tianchen still fell short by some margin.

”Bring it on, keep attacking until you’re exhausted; that’s when I’ll obliterate you. Does a dying struggle have any use?” Du Tianqi coldly asked.

At this point, Ye Tianchen’s relentless fist glows, and the Overlord Fist he launched truly didn’t harm Du Tianqi at all. Du Tianqi easily dissipated them with the Five Poison Palm, the Overlord Fist’s force having no effect on him. Were it not for the ”Vajra Invulnerability Divine Skill” at its Great Success protecting him, Ye Tianchen would have already been injured by Du Tianqi’s Five Poison Palm’s force!

”The strongest secret skill of the Overlord Fist—Conqueror’s Fist!”

Suddenly, Ye Tianchen let out a loud roar, leaping into the sky, and with a sacrificial posture, he hurled a punch at Du Tianqi. As that fist swung forth, Du Tianqi’s eyes widened in shock, unable to comprehend that Ye Tianchen possessed such a Martial Arts Divine Skill Absolute Skill. The force of this punch was astoundingly violent, shaking the entire Five Poison Sect and giving Du Tianqi a sense of unavoidable power, as if a world-conquering overlord had emerged, charging at him with an earth-shattering punch. This force was terrifying.

”You bastard, I want you dead!”

”Five Poison Palm - Heaven Destruction!”

Facing Ye Tianchen’s strongest strike with the Overlord Fist, Du Tianqi also shouted, unleashing the most powerful attack of the Five Poison Palm, named ”Heaven Destruction.” As the palm force was released, the entire sky darkened, an overwhelming blackness covering everything as if the heavens were truly being destroyed. Du Tianqi aimed to obliterate Ye Tianchen with the mightiest blow of the Five Poison Palm.

Bang!

The earth-shattering impact, the strongest strike of the Overlord Fist and the mightiest blow of the Five Poison Palm clashed. The formation that Du Tianqi had long set in front of the main hall of the Five Poison Sect was instantly shattered by the impact, displaying the enormity of this confrontation. Dust spread everywhere, shaking like the collapse of heaven and earth. The power scattered, destroying half of the Five Poison Sect, causing everyone within to recoil in horror from the intensity of the clash, reaching a point so terrifying it gave cold sweats.

Du Tianqi stood in place, floating in the air with a smug smile at the corner of his mouth, disdainfully saying, ”You’re still far too weak, insignificant ant, laughable, laughable!”

”Old thing, now is your time to die... crossing the tribulation!”

Rumble!

Amidst the dust obscuring visibility, Ye Tianchen’s voice came through, especially the last two words making Du Tianqi’s face change dramatically, his heart pounding. Crossing the tribulation? Could it be that Ye Tianchen intended to undergo his tribulation right within the Five Poison Sect? Unbelievable, inconceivable, causing Du Tianqi alarm and fear. It’s known that during a person’s tribulation, they would face the Thunder Punishment descending from the Martial Arts World, a destructive force that outsiders dare not touch. If touched, it would trigger one’s own tribulation, and anyone not undergoing tribulation would end up as nothing but ashes, annihilated in both form and spirit.

Every martial artist, when breaking through their cultivation realm, will suffer the Thunder Punishment tribulation, which can vary in size based on one’s talent, comprehension, and cultivation technique. Some martial artists face minor tribulations, while others suffer intensely powerful ones. The greater the tribulation, the harder it is to endure, with the power increasing significantly. Many martial arts experts choose secluded and uninhabited places to face their tribulations calmly using their martial arts true power and strong treasures. Few dare to undergo tribulation within a sect and in front of their enemy as Ye Tianchen does. Is this courting death, or is it an opportunity to destroy the enemy?

Swoosh!

Ye Tianchen emerged from the dust, his body radiating thousands of golden lights, golden rays bursting from his eyes, a dazzling brilliance that shook observers. Du Tianqi was stunned because, at this moment, Ye Tianchen was emanating a powerful aura, indicative of undergoing tribulation. His cultivation realm in the Mid Martial Venerate was being elevated through the Thunder Punishment Heavenly Tribulation to reach the stage of Late Martial Venerate. The power of his Late Martial Venerate realm was incredibly formidable.

”No way, it shouldn’t be like this. This brat only has a Mid Martial Venerate cultivation realm. Even if crossing the tribulation raises him to Late Martial Venerate, how could he possess such overwhelming power? As if equating to a Martial Saint’s strength, this sensation surpasses even my own tribulation ascension to Martial Saint level. Unbelievable...” Du Tianqi couldn’t help but ponder.

Crash!

A Thunder Punishment Heavenly Tribulation descended, as thick as a water barrel, astonishingly terrifying, leaving Du Tianqi aghast. It was so fearful; he simply couldn’t believe that Ye Tianchen was merely undergoing the tribulation to reach Late Martial Venerate level. Yet, the thunder punishment of his tribulation appeared so violent, surpassing the trials he faced becoming a Martial Saint. Utterly amazing, what kind of cultivation technique did this boy practice, what talent and comprehension did he possess to cause such a violent Heavenly Punishment Thunder Tribulation for a mere Late Martial Venerate advancement? If Ye Tianchen successfully overcame this mighty thunder tribulation, what would his power and cultivation rise to?

In the martial artist’s world, everyone knows that the stronger the Thunder Punishment, the harder it is to endure. During such tribulations, one faces considerable risk of not weathering it, resulting in nothing but ashes and disintegration. However, overcoming the strongest thunder punishments leads to a powerful enhancement in cultivation and combat strength, becoming immensely formidable. Such individuals, although facing possible doom, can become revered figures, akin to heavenly prodigies and myth-defying demons. Ye Tianchen possessed the potential to be such a world-defying character, compelling Du Tianqi to tremble with fear. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to vote for recommendations or monthly tickets on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read on m.qidian.com.)