"You... Have you cultivated a physical cultivation technique?"
Meng Dongxing's face was blank, his expression frozen in disbelief as he stared at Jiang Chen.
His punch earlier may not have used martial arts, but it had still carried his full strength. And yet...
Not only did Jiang Chen not take a single step back, but Meng Dongxing himself was the one sent reeling, his fist throbbing with pain.
It felt as though he hadn't hit a person but a rock-hard statue of stone.
Such an overwhelming physical body wasn't something a Qi Protection Realm warrior should possess. Even some martial artists in the Foundation Opening Realm couldn't display such incredible physical power.
The only explanation was that Jiang Chen had cultivated a physical cultivation technique—a type of cultivation that had long since fallen into obscurity on the Shenwu Continent.
These techniques were not only incredibly rare, but they were notoriously difficult to practice.
"Yes, I have indeed cultivated a physical cultivation technique," Jiang Chen admitted, a faint smile on his face. "Do you want to try again? I'll say it once more—if you can force me back even one step, you win!"
Jiang Chen looked at Meng Dongxing with eager anticipation.
That last punch had increased the Invincible Body Refining Technique's experience significantly. The improvement rate was far better than when he punched himself.
If Meng Dongxing keeps this up, I might just break through to the third level soon.
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"What?! He's really practicing a physical cultivation technique?"
The crowd erupted in astonishment.
"No wonder his body is so terrifyingly strong!"
"Physical cultivation techniques are supposed to be extinct. How did Jiang Chen manage to cultivate such a thing to this level?"
The students' amazement only grew. Jiang Chen wasn't just a martial arts genius; he was a physical cultivation prodigy as well.
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Meng Dongxing gritted his teeth, his gaze locked on Jiang Chen. Taking a deep breath, he steadied himself. "Fine! I'll test just how strong your body really is!"
This time, Meng Dongxing unleashed his full strength. His aura surged as he shouted, "Yellow Rank Advanced Martial Art: Sky Python Fist!"
A fierce energy burst from Meng Dongxing's fist. The force transformed into the image of a giant python midair, its maw opening wide as it lunged toward Jiang Chen.
Boom!
The punch landed squarely on Jiang Chen's body.
However...
A tremendous countershock force erupted from Jiang Chen's physique, far stronger than before.
Meng Dongxing's body shuddered violently as the force flung him backward. He tumbled several meters across the ground, landing in a heap, his face pale and his breathing ragged.
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Jiang Chen remained unmoved, standing tall with his arms folded casually behind him. His expression was calm, even mocking.
"Is that your strongest punch?" Jiang Chen said with a slight shake of his head. "Oh, wait—no. That wasn't strong at all. It felt like nothing more than tickling."
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Meng Dongxing's face turned crimson, humiliation and fury twisting his features. Jiang Chen's calm, mocking gaze was unbearable.
"Jiang Chen!" Meng Dongxing roared, his voice hoarse with rage. "I don't believe it! I refuse to lose to you!"
With a wave of his hand, a gleaming long sword appeared in his grasp. Its sharp edge gleamed with an extraordinary luster, revealing its exceptional quality.
Meng Dongxing gripped the sword tightly, his aura rising to its peak. He was preparing to unleash his strongest technique.
But just as he was about to strike, a cold voice rang out across the courtyard, stopping him in his tracks.
"Meng Dongxing, stop right there! Haven't you embarrassed yourself enough?"
The sudden voice cut through the tension like a blade, silencing the crowd instantly.