Half-step to the Innate Stage. Just thinking of this concept made Fox Fairy feel suffocated. One at that stage, regardless of whether it was because of the failure of the advancement or what, their strength far exceeded ordinary peak Acquired.
For ordinary people, breaking the Innate barrier was very difficult. Even if only a part of the break, even just a foot in, can benefit a lot.
However, Chu Yunfan was not afraid.
“Chu Yunfan, it’s actually you.”
Although the cult leader’s eyes were bloodshot, he still retained his human rationality and was not swallowed by the monster blood within him. However, failing to break through to the Innate Stage had a huge impact on him. He could not even maintain his human form.
Mr. Lin, whom Chu Yunfan had met earlier, was not like this.
“It’d have been a waste of time and effort to search for you. I just heard about you. I didn’t expect you to create such a huge commotion after entering Federation University. The headquarters has issued a warrant for your death and I originally wanted to use your family as bait to lure you back. I didn’t expect that you would actually come knocking on my door.” The cult leader laughed heartily.
“The heavens are really looking out for me. They gave me another chance. As long as I kill you, I’ll be able to receive the teachings of the cult master. Breaking through to the Innate Stage will be a walk through the park,” as he spoke, the cult leader’s gaze toward Chu Yunfan changed.
A greedy expression appeared on his face. To him, Chu Yunfan was an opportunity. A true opportunity. To the cult, the Innate Stage and the Acquired Stage were two completely different levels.
“You’re courting death.”
When Chu Yunfan heard the cult leader’s plan, his eyes turned even colder. He knew that it was not wrong to guess that these people had sinister intentions, but when he heard it, he could not help but feel furious.
To Chu Yunfan, his family was a hot button. He would definitely be furious if anyone touched it.
Chu Yunfan knew that as his strength continued to increase, he would attract more and more attention. All kinds of dangers would come one after another, but he did not have a choice. He had to become stronger.
“The heavens certainly have laid out a chance, but it’s not for you. It’s for me. You’re dead meat,” Chu Yunfan said coldly, “Today, you must die. The Monster Cult will be destroyed.”
“Hehehe, you dare shout such nonsense in front of me? Chu Yunfan, I think you’re tired of living. Do you think that winning the Dao Conference is that big of a deal? A genius who can’t grow up is just a dead person.”
The cult leader grinned hideously and took out a huge ax from behind him. The blood-colored True Energy on the ax began to boil. From afar, it looked like flames.
“I have to hurry. Xue Bailong will be here soon. I will kill you first.”
The cult leader stomped his foot and his body flashed a few times in the air. In just a moment, he had already arrived in front of Chu Yunfan. He did not care about the others like the Fox Fairy and Ashes as they posed no threat to him. Chu Yunfan was his real target.
“Divine Fire Ax!” The cult leader swung his ax at Chu Yunfan. The terrifying attack seemed capable of cleaving the sea into two, raising terrifying waves.
Chu Yunfan reacted quickly. The Ju Que in his hand instantly swung out, sweeping toward the cult leader.
Clang!
The ax smashed onto the sword head-on, and the flames instantly started to burn. The flames formed by the blood-colored True Energy instantly turned into sharp swords that stabbed Chu Yunfan.
The cult leader revealed a savage smile. This attack was his specialty. Many would fall into his trap if they were not careful. Once they were hit by the sharp swords formed by his True Energy, even if they did not die, they would still be heavily injured.
Unfortunately, the cult leader had met Chu Yunfan. Chu Yunfan sneered and opened his mouth and blew out a mouthful of True Energy. The terrifying and dense True Energy instantly destroyed the sharp swords formed by the blood-colored True Energy.
There was no way for the cult leader to get close to Chu Yunfan!
“Is that all you’ve got? I’m really disappointed.” Chu Yunfan sneered and waved the Ju Que in his hand once again. In an instant, he changed from passive defense to an active attack.
“World Overlord, Earth Sword!”
Vast amounts of True Energy were injected into the sword in Chu Yunfan’s hand. It exploded with a terrifying aura. The True Energy burst out and formed a three-foot-long blade. The power was endless. With this single strike, the entire air emitted a series of crackling sounds. As the air was slashed apart by Chu Yunfan, Fox Fairy and Ashes could feel the terrifying attack. They looked at Chu Yunfan with sidelong glances.
And the cult leader, who was standing in front of Chu Yunfan, felt a terrifying pressure crushing down on him. Previously, he had not thought much of Chu Yunfan. It was an honor to be the champion of the Dao Conference, but his strength could not be compared to his. After all, Chu Yunfan was only a freshman.
But now that they were exchanging blows, the cult leader could feel the terror which was Chu Yunfan.
It was too late for the cult leader to dodge. Gritting his teeth, he met the sword with the blood-red ax in his hand.
Boom!
A terrifying collision happened a second time. Compared to the previous one, this collision set off a terrible storm and disrupted one’s vision. And as everyone was blinded, a figure flew out from the center of the cyclone.
Fox Fairy and Ashes did not need to look to know that the huge figure was the cult leader.
At this time, the cult leader was covered in blood. The blood-red ax in his hand had been broken into two pieces and there was a huge wound on his chest. His bloodshot eyes finally showed a hint of fear. He never thought that he would be taught a lesson by an Acquired junior to such an extent.
The cult leader had suffered a serious injury with just one blow.
Previously, Ashes and Wildfire had not been able to hurt him even when they worked together. Now, Chu Yunfan had easily injured him.
The cult leader was no match for Chu Yunfan.
At this moment, the cult leader’s first thought was, of course, to run away. The further the better. However, he knew that running away now would mean exposing his back to Chu Yunfan. He shifted his gaze and pounced toward the heavily injured Wildfire.
“You’re courting death!” Chu Yunfan took a step forward and instantly caught up to the cult leader. He had already seen through the cult leader’s goal.
The cult leader wanted to attack the enemy to slow Chu Yunfan and save himself. But unfortunately, he had underestimated Chu Yunfan’s speed. Chu Yunfan only needed one step to catch up with him. At this moment, the Nine Heavenly Deity Transformations erupted with a terrifying might.
“Die!”
Chu Yunfan’s Ju Que was like a heavy hammer, smashing the cult leader to the ground. Without waiting for him to struggle, the sword slashed down again, instantly cutting off the cult leader’s head.
