Chapter 43 – The Void Realm Genius
The arena was still buzzing after Feng Xian's humiliating defeat when another figure stepped forward.
This time, it was Li Zhen, the strongest genius among them — a proud cultivator at the Void Realm, Second Level. His presence made the entire arena fall silent.
"So, this is the one they call Luo Shin," Li Zhen said with a cold smile. "You defeated a Soul Formation weakling — impressive, but meaningless. Let me show you the difference between a true genius and you."
The other geniuses cheered him on, but the eight human commanders exchanged glances and smiled faintly.
"Li Zhen has no idea what he's walking into," Commander Ren whispered.
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The Battle
Li Zhen's aura exploded, shaking the arena. A void blade formed in his hand, the air itself splitting as cracks appeared around him.
But Shin remained calm.
"Seven percent should be enough," he said lightly.
Li Zhen roared and dashed forward, slashing with full force — his blade carried the power to cut through mountains.
Shin simply lifted Abyssal Void Sword.
"Void Slash," Shin whispered.
A black crescent of sword qi exploded outward, swallowing Li Zhen's attack and blasting him across the arena. Li Zhen crashed into the barrier, coughing blood, his weapon shattered.
The arena erupted in shock.
"He—he was using Void Realm power!"
"And Shin… he barely moved!"
"That was only a single strike!"
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Aftermath
Li Zhen stared at Shin with wide eyes, unable to believe it.
"You… what monster are you?"
Shin sheathed his sword.
"If I used ten percent, you'd be dead."
Silence fell over the arena. The geniuses who once mocked him now bowed their heads in respect — or fear.
Commander Guo chuckled.
"That boy is already standing at the peak of Body and Soul Integration Realm. It won't be long before he truly steps into Mahalaya Realm."