Chapter 1613: Wu Chen's Terrifying Nature

Ran Qiu, an ancient sage, was renowned as the most powerful disciple under Master Kong, possessing truly formidable strength.

If this golden figure, formed from the character "Shi," truly embodies his combat experience and techniques, defeating it at the same level would be incredibly difficult.

"It's not that exaggerated," Luo Ruoxi said with a smile, observing his expression. "Although the golden figure, formed from the 'Shi' character, contains the writer's combat experience, battles are constantly changing. A slight misstep can lead to a huge divergence. At the same level, it would be quite impressive if it could display even half the power of an ancient sage!" Frankly, even if it contains the essence, energy, and spirit of Ancient Sage Ran Qiu, it's still merely a character; it's not as terrifying as one might imagine.

"You're right!" Zhang Xuan nodded, then looked at the group. "Who wants to go first?"

"I'll go!" Wu Chen stepped forward. "I'll scout the path for Miss and Master Zhang."

"Alright!" Zhang Xuan said nothing further.

Wu Chen appeared to be thirteen or fourteen, but his strength was evident, so there was no cause for concern. This was a perfect opportunity to observe the true power of these golden figures formed from the "Shi" character.

"Begin!" The stone statue boy nodded when he saw someone step forward. The golden figure, slowly forming the character "Ran," strode forward. Its body shimmered, and its aura rapidly surged, reaching the Great Sage level in the blink of an eye, identical to Wu Chen.

"Incredible!" Zhang Xuan couldn't help but exclaim.

A mere written character could actually enhance its cultivation and fight like a human… If he hadn't witnessed it firsthand, he would never have believed it.

No wonder a personal inscription from Master Kong, even a single one, could drive countless families into a frenzy. It seemed that at the Ancient Sage level, every character possessed extraordinary significance.

*Whoosh!* After its cultivation level increased, the golden figure didn't hesitate. Its body shimmered, and a long spear materialized in its palm, thrusting directly at Wu Chen.

Before the spear even reached him, cracks appeared in the space before it. The ferocious force rapidly aimed for Wu Chen's chest.

"What incredibly powerful spear techniques..." Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up, and he instinctively clenched his fists.

The true measure of skill becomes apparent with a single move.

Zheng Yang's spear techniques had been taught by Zhang Xuan himself, and his own understanding of the spear had long reached a profound level. Although the golden figure's spear techniques weren't as simple and potent as his own, they were concise and effective. With a single thrust, it tore through space, instantly locking down an opponent's essence, energy, and spirit, making escape almost impossible.

"Come on!" Wu Chen, also discerning the terrifying nature of the move, gave a faint smile. Instead of dodging, he raised a finger and met the spear tip head-on.

Normally, facing a long spear with a mere finger would be a suicidal act. However, Wu Chen's fingertip carried a unique swirling current of air. The moment the spear tip touched it, it would immediately become entangled, as if pulled into a spatial vortex, leaving the wielder helpless.

The golden figure, aware of the powerful current at Wu Chen's fingertip, maintained an unchanged expression and abruptly lifted its long spear.

This sudden change in technique was executed without the slightest hesitation or sloppiness, as if the previous move had merely been a feint and this was the true killing blow.

To execute a change in technique with such fluid grace would require significant effort, even for Zhang Xuan himself.

"Impressive! This change of technique possesses a third of my own capability!" Zhang Xuan couldn't help but praise.

With his Eye of Insight, Zhang Xuan could effortlessly discern an opponent's techniques and weaknesses. Consequently, when it came to adapting moves, if he claimed to be second, no one would dare claim first. Yet, for a golden figure composed of a mere character to possess a third of his own capability was truly astonishing to witness.

"Hmph!" Surprised by the golden figure's change in technique, Wu Chen grunted. The finger he had extended forward bent, then sharply flicked.

A gust of wind, like sword qi, shot from his fingertip, landing precisely on the spear's tip. The two collided with a soft hum, and the long spear immediately flew from the golden figure's grasp.

*Thump, thump, thump, thump!* The golden figure retreated two steps consecutively. Its body then disintegrated with a "whoosh," like flowing water, transforming back into the character "Ran" and flying back to the horizontal plaque.

"So powerful!" Zhang Xuan's eyes narrowed as he looked at Wu Chen again.

This golden figure, in terms of individual combat strength at the same level, was at least as strong as Zheng Yang, if not stronger. For such a formidable opponent to be defeated in just two moves, and seemingly with reserved strength, not having used his full power… it suggested that Wu Chen's true capabilities were far more complex than previously apparent.

"Flaws!" A thought immediately came to his mind.

Luo Ruoxi had previously used the Library of Heaven's Path to investigate as well, but each time she did, she would faint. This had frightened her to the point where she no longer dared to try. However, investigating the boy beside her, rather than her directly, wouldn't count as a violation, would it?

Knowing who this boy was, it should be simple to deduce Luo Ruoxi's identity.

The Library of Heaven's Path shook briefly, but no books materialized.

"What's happening?" Zhang Xuan was startled.

Wu Chen had just finished fighting the golden figure, and his true qi was still circulating, indicating he was still using martial techniques. Under normal circumstances, the Library of Heaven's Path would immediately generate books revealing the flaws in his moves… So why was there no reaction whatsoever?

That shouldn't be the case!

"Could it be… this boy also possesses a Heavenly Void Physique?" His pupils contracted.

The Library of Heaven's Path's inability to query meant only one possibility: that he, like Zhang Xuan, possessed a Heavenly Void Physique, belonging to the 'imaginary number' within the Heavenly Dao!

In the Master Teacher Continent, despite countless powerful cultivators and geniuses, only three individuals possessed this rare physique to date: himself, Luo Qiqi, and though the third was unknown, it was almost certainly Luo Ruoxi, standing right before him.

This was because his own girlfriend, Luo Ruoxi, also couldn't be investigated by the Library of Heaven's Path, nor could her fate be divined by Heaven's Diviners.

Otherwise, for such a significant event as the marriage alliance between the Zhang and Luo clans, a Nine-star Heaven's Diviner would have meticulously calculated the date. The fact that they couldn't predict her arrival to find him spoke volumes.

It was one thing for the young lady to possess a Heavenly Void Physique, but for her attendant to have one too… that was simply too frightening! When did such unique physiques, which Heaven's Diviners couldn't even predict, become so common?

"Perhaps the Library of Heaven's Path needs an upgrade… If not, I'll have to make a trip to the Heaven's Diviner Guild…" He stroked his chin, lost in thought.

His cultivation had been steadily increasing, yet the Library of Heaven's Path hadn't undergone a significant upgrade in a long time.

While he believed the Library was powerful even without an upgrade, he couldn't discern anything new at present. Perhaps after an upgrade, he might be able to perceive a difference.

However, he didn't know the specific patterns or conditions for the Library's upgrades. The first time it upgraded was when he fell into a coma while with Luo Ruoxi; the second was when he punished a Heaven's Diviner…

The reason for the upgrade with Luo Ruoxi remained unknown, but punishing Heaven's Diviners… that was quite simple. If all else failed, he would find an opportunity to visit the Heaven's Diviner Guild and take a walk around. The Library's capabilities would undoubtedly surge again, and his cultivation might even accelerate as a result!

Of course, these were matters for later. Regardless, the immediate situation needed to be addressed first.

He looked up and saw Luo Ruoxi glance at him, a complex expression in her eyes. She seemed about to speak but ultimately remained silent. Her delicate frame swayed, and she stepped forward. "I'll go second!"