Eternal Life: I Have the Favor System

Chapter 492: Chapter 214: Enveloping Sword Momentum, Top Three in the Provincial Examination

The power within him was completely unable to block it.

He had no idea why Chu Lingguang’s Flesh and Blood Divine Power had suddenly become so strong.

The Lightning Spear, which he had been gripping tightly, slipped from his hand.

Chu Lingguang caught it in a flash. With a Sweeping Thousand Soldiers, he slammed the Long Spear into Hu Yuanwu’s abdomen.

"BOOM!"

Hu Yuanwu’s body flew from the sandy arena, shattered the guardrail, and landed outside the examination grounds.

Chu Lingguang gasped for breath.

At this moment, his Sea of Consciousness was roaring. The miniature ocean inside it thrashed violently, as if struck by a massive tsunami. Beads of sweat the size of soybeans dripped from Chu Lingguang’s face.

Chu Lingguang felt like his head was about to split open.

He needed to rest.

His Flesh and Blood Divine Power had only achieved that final evolution thanks to the enhancement from his Sea of Consciousness Power.

After his Mental Realm evolved, he had heard many responses. His flesh, Sea of Consciousness, and heart had formed a resonance, allowing his Flesh and Blood Divine Power to transcend the boundaries of Spear Technique and be released at will. Unfortunately, this power was still not strong enough.

But ever since the Fist Technique competition, his Flesh and Blood Divine Power and Sea of Consciousness Power had been responding to each other intermittently. Just now, he had finally made the two powers resonate. By channeling his Sea of Consciousness Power, he caused the might of his Flesh and Blood Divine Abilities to skyrocket, severely wounding Hu Yuanwu with a single punch at his moment of triumph.

And with that, he had turned defeat into victory.

However, Chu Lingguang’s control over his Sea of Consciousness Power was clearly flawed. He had poured out far too much of it in that single instant. As a result, his head was now splitting, and his Sea of Consciousness felt like it had been violently struck, leaving him in extreme discomfort.

But for the sake of becoming Jie Yuan, for the chance to face Yan Zhen, Chu Lingguang could only force himself to endure.

Fortunately, the Consciousness Sea Power Basic Cultivation Method kicked in, allowing Chu Lingguang to gradually alleviate the pain.

Meanwhile, everyone in the crowd was still trying to process the bizarre scene.

Even Yan Zhen was baffled. He couldn’t understand how Chu Lingguang’s final punch had broken through Hu Yuanwu’s defenses, making it feel as though his opponent’s chest was about to explode.

But Li Dayao and Liu Wan, sitting near Zhang Tao, were both visibly excited. They seemed to understand the key to what had just happened.

That day at the academy, the two had helped Chu Lingguang awaken the power within his Dantian. When they saw Chu Lingguang control the Wind and Wave Power at will with his thoughts, generating considerable force, they both knew his Sea of Consciousness Power was extraordinary.

As academy teachers, their strength surpassed that of both Chu Lingguang and Yan Zhen.

They were incredibly knowledgeable and experienced.

Just now, when Chu Lingguang’s Flesh and Blood Divine Power had erupted, the force of his final punch was clearly enhanced by his Sea of Consciousness Power.

Neither of them had expected Chu Lingguang to be able to fuse his Sea of Consciousness Power with his Flesh and Blood Divine Power.

Cultivation involved awakening power through response and fusing those powers to break through the body’s limitations. They both knew that the most difficult power to fuse was the Sea of Consciousness Power, yet Chu Lingguang had somehow managed it.

"PTUI!"

Hu Yuanwu lay sprawled on the ground, spitting a mouthful of blood as he stared blankly at the sky.

He had disappeared for four years, training bitterly day and night, all for the sake of taking first place in this Provincial Examination’s Martial Arts Examination and defeating Yan Zhen. In the end, he had lost to Chu Lingguang before he even got the chance to face him.

And so utterly.

’That power that erupted in my chest... not even Bloodline Divine Abilities could block it. How am I supposed to fight that?’

"Chu Lingguang is victorious! He enters the top five!"

Feng Junyi announced the result.

"Senior Brother, Lin Guang won again," Master Yan said excitedly.

"Yes, he won."

Guo Wei was equally thrilled. A moment ago, even he had thought Chu Lingguang’s defeat was certain.

"Congratulations!" Yan Zhen said to Chu Lingguang.

"Thanks."

Sweating, Chu Lingguang gave a slight nod and walked out of the sandy arena. A contestant who had drawn Yan Zhen as his opponent walked into the arena with a helpless look on his face.

"SHING!"

Yan Zhen only used three strikes.

Like Hu Yuanwu before him, the man was sent flying out of the sandy arena.

Next up were the other three contestants, who challenged Ye Zhongsheng, Ma Weibing, and Zhang Yan.

All three of them managed to win.

Zhang Yan had a more difficult time of it.

Feng Junyi announced again, "Now we will determine the top three. The five of you will choose your opponents. The one left over will automatically advance to the top three."

"What?"

"Then Yan Zhen is guaranteed to advance automatically."

The crowd was caught off guard by the rule, but no one had any objections, assuming Yan Zhen would be the one to advance.

They all knew Yan Zhen’s reputation was immense; no one would be foolish enough to challenge him now.

"Brother Ye, if you please!"

However, to everyone’s astonishment, Yan Zhen took the initiative to challenge Ye Zhongsheng.

Off to the side, still sweating and nursing his splitting headache, Chu Lingguang couldn’t help but frown. He sensed a deeper meaning behind Yan Zhen’s actions.

The corner of Ye Zhongsheng’s own mouth twitched. "Please!" he said.

Ma Weibing glanced between Zhang Yan and Chu Lingguang. Before either of them could speak, he cupped his fist toward Zhang Yan and said, "Miss Zhang, please!"

’Hu Yuanwu had been severely wounded by Chu Lingguang, losing in a completely baffling manner. I really don’t have the confidence to face Chu Lingguang. On the other hand, Zhang Yan was already injured from her fight to make it into the top five. I’m absolutely confident I can beat her.’

"Tch!"

"How shameful!"

...

A wave of jeers rose from the crowd at this scene, mostly mocking Ma Weibing for preying on the weak and fearing the strong.

Ma Weibing’s face reddened slightly, but he could only wait for Zhang Yan’s response.

"Please!"

Zhang Yan was proud. Even if she was no match for him, she wouldn’t back down now. Besides, with only herself, Chu Lingguang, and Ma Weibing left, she had no choice but to pick Ma Weibing. After all, she had been utterly defeated by a single spear strike from Chu Lingguang just a few days ago. She wasn’t about to forget that lesson and provoke him again!