Chapter 371: Fierce Battle! The Despair of the Protagonist!
The battle erupted with the force of a tectonic shift.
The three Heavenly Human Realm experts of the Martial God Hall made their move simultaneously. They were no longer human; they were biological catastrophes clad in flesh. The ground within a hundred-meter radius of the epicenter didn't just crack; it was torn asunder, liquefying under the sheer pressure of their [Martial Dao True Essence].
Shattered rocks, compressed to the density of bullets, shrieked through the air. A stray pebble, propelled by the shockwave, shot out like a sniper round, snapping a half-meter diameter camphor tree by the roadside in half with a deafening crack.
The most tragic casualty was the symbol of mortal wealth. The sixty-million-yuan Rolls-Royce Phantom, previously a fortress of luxury, was caught in the residual force. The metal groaned in agony before twisting, crumpling, and finally tearing apart like wet paper. In the blink of an eye, the pinnacle of automotive engineering was reduced to a heap of scrap metal.
Zhong Lingyin, Yang Luoluo, Aunt Xiao, and the others, watching from a safe distance of a mile away, felt the air vibrate against their skin like a physical drumbeat. The fear was primal, sinking into their marrow.
"Is this... is this the power unleashed by a Heavenly Human Realm expert?"
Yang Luoluo's heart trembled violently. Her eyes were wide, reflecting the distant chaotic storm.
She had recently stepped into the [Grandmaster Realm]. She possessed the strength to tear apart tigers and crush boulders. In the eyes of ordinary people, she was a superman. But now, witnessing this cataclysm, she realized the vast, insurmountable chasm between a Grandmaster and a Heavenly Human.
If a Grandmaster was a strong human, a Heavenly Human was a walking natural disaster. If she were to step into the center of that battlefield, the mere aftershocks would disintegrate her body before she could even throw a punch.
It was said that several Grandmasters could surround and kill a Martial Dao Grandmaster. But dozens of Martial Dao Grandmasters couldn't kill a single Heavenly Human expert!
Upon reaching the Heavenly Human Realm, one's Essence, Qi, Blood, and Divine Sense merged into a singularity. They broke through the constraints of the mortal coil, opening the [Heavenly Human Secret Treasure]. They could resonate with the Primal Qi of Heaven and Earth.
How could the power of man contend with the weight of the sky?
Shen Anyu's previous battle with Tian Yunzi at the Jiangjing Manor had taken place in an underground secret room, confined and suppressed. Yang Luoluo had missed it. Only now, witnessing a battle in the open field, did she understand the terrifying reality of the world she lived in.
Her heart leaped into her throat, beating against her ribs like a trapped bird.
"Master Brother... you must be alright!"
Yang Luoluo clasped her hands over her chest, her knuckles white, and began to pray fervently.
Beside her, Zhong Lingyin bit her lip. Her teeth sank into the soft flesh, drawing a bead of crimson blood that stood out starkly against her pale skin. She didn't feel the pain. Her beautiful eyes were glued to the silhouette of the man in the charcoal suit standing amidst the whirlwind. Her breath hitched.
'This Shen Anyu fellow... is actually so strong?'
And then there was Ye Linyuan.
The Child of Destiny, currently trapped in the body of a child, stood dumbfounded. His jaw hung slightly loose.
Even in his prime, before losing his cultivation, Ye Linyuan estimated he could at most fight one Heavenly Human expert to a standstill. And that would be a desperate struggle. If he faced three? He would be dead within ten moves.
Yet Shen Anyu... this wealthy playboy, this "villain"... was facing three veteran Heavenly Human monsters from the Martial God Hall head-on? And he wasn't retreating?
[Ding! Child of Destiny Ye Linyuan's Aura was suppressed and his mind was shaken, plundering +66666 Destiny Points!]
...
Seeing Shen Anyu standing tall like a solitary peak amidst the storm, a dark, venomous thought slithered into Ye Linyuan's mind:
'Die. Just die. It would be best if Shen Anyu were killed by the people from the Martial God Hall right here!'
The thought was intoxicating. If Shen Anyu died, the curse might be lifted. If Shen Anyu died, Second Senior Sister Liu Ruyan would be free. The "Green Hat" hovering over his head would disappear.
This jealousy had been festering in Ye Linyuan's heart like a gangrenous wound. It was especially painful remembering the scene at the Magic City Film Studio, where that arrogant Er Shao, Ji Ba Duan, had referred to Zhong Lingyin and Yang Luoluo as "Shen Anyu's women."
And they hadn't denied it. They had blushed.
Ye Linyuan had long considered his seven Goddess Senior Sisters as his exclusive property, a harem prepared by destiny solely for him. Seeing them tainted by affection for another man was a torture worse than death.
However, reality crashed down on him a second later. Ye Linyuan's face twisted into a bitter, ugly grimace as he forcefully buried the dark thought deep in his heart.
'No... damn it! I can't let him die yet.'
'If he dies, who stops these three monsters? If Shen Anyu falls, the Martial God Hall will capture Fifth Sister and Seventh Sister. They might even hunt down First Senior Sister.'
'I... I have to pray for him to win. I have to pray for this bastard to display his Divine Might and repel them.'
The realization made him want to vomit. He, the glorious Protagonist, had to cheer for the Villain who was cuckolding him. It was the ultimate humiliation. It felt as if he had swallowed a handful of live flies.
[Ding! Child of Destiny Ye Linyuan is utterly frustrated, plundering +9999 Destiny Points!]
...
On the battlefield, the atmosphere was suffocating.
Facing the triangular encirclement of the three Heavenly Human Realm experts, Shen Anyu stood with his hands behind his back. His suit was unruffled, his hair perfectly styled. His handsome face, carved like a masterpiece of the gods, showed no trace of fear.
Instead, there was a faint, mocking smile playing on his lips—a smile that could make a maiden blush and her heart pound, but made his enemies feel cold to the bone.
He opened his mouth and spoke two words, his voice cutting through the roar of true essence:
"Wind, come!"
WHOOSH!
In an instant, the world changed.
Shen Anyu didn't just summon a breeze; he commanded the atmosphere. A [Divine Wind Ability] erupted from his core. The air pressure dropped to zero instantly. A violent hurricane formed a massive eye around him, expanding outward like a shockwave.
It was a domain of laceration.
Whether it was the terrifying sound waves from the Right Protector, the violent fist shadows from the Sea Dragon King, or the sharp Qi needles from the Left Protector—all were shredded into nothingness by the chaotic wind blades.
The expressions of the three Heavenly Human experts changed in unison. They felt like small boats tossed into a raging category-five typhoon, while Shen Anyu stood in the center, the god of storms.
'This Shen Family boy... he doesn't just have psychic abilities? He has Wind Elemental abilities too?'
Zhang Hailong (Sea Dragon King) was inwardly horrified.
In the world of martial arts, Awakened Ability Users were rare. Dual-Element Users were as scarce as phoenix feathers and qilin horns. But for someone to cultivate both Psychic and Wind abilities to this peak level? It was unheard of.
The Left and Right Protectors, whose raw strength was slightly inferior to Zhang Hailong's, had even more solemn expressions. They roared, their respective [Martial Dao True Essence] erupting in visible auras of green and red to resist the tearing force of the hurricane.
For a moment, their perfect encirclement was shattered.
And at this precise moment—the moment of chaos—Shen Anyu moved.
He didn't retreat. He didn't defend. He attacked.
Shen Anyu completely ignored the terrifying sonic vibrations that were tearing the ground apart near the Right Protector. His body flickered, blurring out of existence.
[Supernatural Speed].
He crossed several meters in a nanosecond, appearing directly in front of the Right Protector like a ghost.
He raised his right hand.
"Die."
He unleashed a punch.
CRACKLE!
The fair, crystalline fist was suddenly enveloped in blinding purple light. It wasn't just light; it was plasma. The [Divine Lightning Ability] surged, raising the temperature around his fist to several thousand degrees. The air warped and screamed.
'He even has a third ability?!'
The Right Protector's pupils contracted to the size of pinholes. His brain couldn't process the information fast enough. Wind? Psychic? And now Lightning?
He only had time to instinctively cross his arms over his chest, frantically condensing his lifetime's worth of [Martial Dao True Essence] into a solid Qi shield.
The next instant, the purple sun struck.
BOOM!
Violent electric light raged, instantly scorching the surrounding ground into a glazed, glassy crater. The scattered pieces of the Rolls-Royce melted into pools of scorching red molten iron in a split second.
"Pfft!"
The Right Protector spat out a mouthful of blood, misting the air red. He was sent flying like a cannonball.
He felt the bones in his arms splintering, crying out in protest. His protective Qi shield had been pierced as easily as a bubble. Terror flooded his veins.
"This kid isn't right! He's too strong!"
The Right Protector tumbled through the air, looking at Shen Anyu, who was pressing the attack with the relentless momentum of a landslide. He screamed urgently:
"Left Protector! Sea Dragon King! Quickly save me!!"
"Hmph!"
Zhang Hailong strode forward, the ground cracking under his feet. His violent [Martial Dao True Essence] erupted, instantly shredding his tight upper garment.
Muscles that shone with a metallic, dark-gold luster were revealed. He looked like a statue cast in iron.
"Die, Junior!"
His hands struck out like two dragons emerging from the sea—swift, domineering, and heavy. He aimed directly at Shen Anyu's temples. It was a classic strategy: Attack the enemy's vital points to force him to defend, thereby saving the ally.
At the same time, the Left Protector moved like a viper.
From his long green sleeves, a silver-white soft sword uncoiled. With a gentle flick, a sharp sword light, like a silver snake over a zhang (3.3 meters) long, hissed through the air. It aimed precisely at Shen Anyu's unprotected right ribs.
Compared to the earlier probing attacks, the three bosses of the Martial God Hall were now using their full power!
Seeing this scene, the flying Right Protector felt a surge of relief. A smile broke through his pained expression.
Facing the combined, full-power explosive attack of two Heavenly Human experts—one blunt force, one piercing precision—Shen Anyu absolutely could not resist with just his wind ability. He would have to dodge. He would have to retreat to save his own life.
In the Right Protector's view, Shen Anyu was a Young Master of the Yanxia Shen Family. He was born with a golden spoon. Such people cherished their lives above all else. He would never trade injury for injury.
However.
In the incredulous gazes of the Right Protector, the Left Protector, Zhang Hailong...
And under the horrified watch of Zhong Lingyin, Yang Luoluo, and Ye Linyuan...
Shen Anyu did the unthinkable.
He did not dodge. He did not evade. He did not retreat a single step.
He allowed the domineering iron fists that could crush tanks to hammer toward his head. He allowed the incomparably sharp silver-white sword light to slice toward his ribs.
His expression remained calm, bordering on indifferent.
He simply continued his forward momentum, pressing his palm directly onto the Right Protector's exposed chest...
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