Chapter 55: Wisdom Like a Sharp Sword

  Fear, an endless feeling of fear surged towards Xiao Chen like a tide. In front of the ultimate strong human being Huangfu Yan, Xiao Chen's body was involuntarily trembling, and his blood seemed to have frozen at this moment. Xiao Chen had a feeling that if he continued like this, he would definitely collapse from being unable to bear this fearful feeling.

  The ultimate strongman of humanity, a terrifying existence that ordinary people cannot imagine. When facing an opponent, there is no need to make a move at all. With just the powerful aura emanating from one's own body, it is enough to intimidate the opponent, and even cause them to completely collapse.

  "Is this the end for me?" Xiao Chen's heart was filled with despair. In the face of such an overwhelming aura, he couldn't even muster a single thought of resistance, his mind completely occupied by endless fear.

  "Alas!" Looking at Xiao Chen's expression, Huang Fu Yan let out a sigh. He had not expected this young man to be even weaker than he thought. It was better to withdraw his strength, otherwise this young man would probably be finished.

  Just as Huangfu Yan was about to withdraw the pressure he had added to Xiao Chen's body, a sudden change occurred. His heart began racing rapidly, his blood flow accelerated, and his body became scorching hot, feeling extremely uncomfortable.

  Xiao Chen's right wrist, that strange and ancient bracelet emitted a dazzling light again. The light was abnormally cold and eerie. Huang Fu Yan, even as the ultimate strong human, couldn't help but shiver in front of this icy aura. "It's a bit weird!" Huang Fu Yan furrowed his brow, and the milky white vast light all over his body suddenly surged up, and that uncomfortable feeling finally dissipated.

  "Ah!" Xiao Chen let out a beast-like roar, his head suddenly lifted up, and at this moment, his originally bright eyes turned blood red, so frightening, so chilling. Xiao Chen suddenly smiled, but the smile was so sinister, even with a hint of cruelty. "How can it be like this?" Huang Fu Yan's eyebrows furrowed slightly, he had been through countless storms in his decades-long journey, what hadn't he seen? But the look on the young man in front of him, he had never seen before.

  "Whatever! Let's subdue him first!" Unworthy of being the ultimate strong human, despite the extraordinary shock, Huang Fu Yan still recovered his calmness in an instant and made a decision. But something even more unexpected happened. Suddenly, Xiao Chen, who was roaring with anger, clenched his right fist and charged towards himself.

  "Huh?" Facing the fiercely approaching Xiao Chen, Huang Fu Yan didn't show any intention of dodging. Even if his opponent was currently acting abnormally and eerily, wanting to harm him would be a joke.

  "No!" Huang Fu Yan's face suddenly changed. Just as Xiao Chen's fist was about to hit his body, Huang Fu Yan suddenly felt a strange weakness in his body for no reason, and his head became dizzy. "Peng!" At this moment, Xiao Chen's fist had already heavily smashed down, and before it even reached Huang Fu Yan's body, the sound of the impact shook the sky.

  "Ah, I see!" Huang Fu Yan nodded. At this moment, Xiao Chen's fist was only half an inch away from Huang Fu Yan's body. But within this tiny distance, there seemed to be an invisible wall that deeply blocked Xiao Chen's movement.

  "Give me a break!" A loud shout, and the incomparably dazzling milky white light on Huang Pu's body was frantically flashing. Suddenly, Xiao Chen let out a muffled hum, and then flew backward.

  "Xiao Chen!" Liu Lan was shocked and hastily supported Xiao Chen. However, at this moment, Xiao Chen had already fainted, but his complexion looked extremely weak.

  "National Master, now you know I didn't lie, right?" Ding Heng smiled wryly. Although there was a smile on his face, Ding Heng's heart was equally shocked, and the sudden appearance of Xiao Chen just now made him feel an inexplicable sense of great fear.

  "Ding Heng, you are the person I admire the most! How could I possibly suspect you?" Huang Fu Yan smiled and took a big step forward, placing his right hand on Xiao Chen's forehead.

  "Poor kid, calm down, relax, it's okay, trust me, you're fine!" Along with the gentle voice, a refreshing and cool air flow came from Huang Fu Yan's palm, driving away Xiao Chen's scorching heat and soothing his inner turmoil. Finally, consciousness slowly returned to Xiao Chen's body.

  But at this moment, he felt extremely tired both physically and mentally. To be honest, Xiao Chen didn't know what had just happened either. He vaguely felt that he had just transformed into a demon, a ruthless and bloodthirsty demon.

  "I don't want to become like that!" This was Xiao Chen's inner cry. But such a thought, he didn't dare to shout out loud.

  "Thank you, Imperial Teacher!" Xiao Chen had only closed his eyes, silently savoring that unparalleled refreshing and comfortable feeling.

  "Xiao Chen, I was rude just now. Here, I apologize to you. But I hope you understand that the reason I did this is just to clarify a question!"

  "That national teacher, through the experiment just now, what did you understand?" Ding Heng asked anxiously.

  "Generally understood some." Huang Pu Yan nodded, "Ding Heng, what you said is not wrong at all. This young man named Xiao Chen indeed has some meaning. Although he hasn't awakened the Fantasy Sea, he is a born giant with incredible strength that astonishes people. And more interestingly, the strange bracelet on his right wrist possesses a kind of magical power, which can make people appear to be weak for a short time."

  "Moreover, Xiao Chen's little brother's body is also extremely peculiar, its recovery power is ten times that of an ordinary person. This is also the reason why Xiao Chen's little brother can recover quickly from such severe injuries."

  No wonder he's Huangfu Yan, the ultimate strongman of humanity. Just by simply applying a bit of pressure on Xiao Chen's body, he roughly understood all the secrets hidden within him. "Abnormal strength that surpasses ordinary people, a strange bracelet that can make people weak, and recovery powers ten times that of an average person. Xiao Chen, little brother, those robbers from Panshan Mountain who call themselves Yao Shi Wu Ren, they're really unlucky to have run into you!"

  "It should be like that, no mistake!" Upon hearing Huang Fu's narration, Ding Heng also had an epiphany. How formidable! Under the heavens, perhaps nothing can escape the wise National Master's notice!

  "With extraordinary strength beyond that of ordinary people, possessing a mysterious bracelet that can make people feel weak. Possessing recovery power ten times that of an ordinary person. Xiao Chen, this is your lucky place, and it's also something you should be proud of."

  "But... your ability is only enough to deal with the lowest level of Yaoke warriors, or ordinary ones. It's more than enough to handle a copper Yaoke warrior who can't even look you straight in the eye. Even an average Yaoke Zun, if they're too arrogant and careless, might stumble and fall in front of you."

  "But that's all, Xiao Chen. It only applies to those who have the right attitude, like Yao Shi Wu Zun and above. Your little tricks are nothing. If you were to clash with them, you would still be a dish to be slaughtered at will. Xiao Chen, I hope you remember, to become a true strongman, it ultimately comes down to possessing Yao Shi or awakening the Fantasy Sea!"

  "In the fantasy sea, there is a powerful star soul's power, only when you can mobilize the power of the star soul, do you truly get the powerful power that belongs to you."

  "Thank you, Master!" At this time, Xiao Chen opened his eyes and got up from the ground. He bowed respectfully to Huang Fu Yan. The other party was also puzzled as to why he could defeat people like Ma Yidao, Hong Feng, and Gao Yi who were so fierce, but the other party's explanation made him feel a sudden enlightenment.

  If it can be said that Xiao Chen's heart was filled with astonishment at this time, then in Liu Lan's heart, it was extremely excited. Why? To know that standing in front of oneself is the great Yan country's revered national teacher! The pillar of the great Yan country, the flawless national teacher. Xiao Chen being able to win the favor of the national teacher, being able to obtain the national teacher's guidance, this is a great honor!

  "National Master..." Compared to those two excited people, Ding Heng was more concerned about how to deal with the Huayang Sect. After all, the only one who could make the Huayang Sect fearful, the only one who could make the Huayang Sect's people have some apprehension, was probably this man in front of him.

  Seeing Ding Heng's eager gaze, Huang Fu Yan hesitated. That's right, although the Huayang Sect was extremely powerful in the Great Yan Kingdom, even disregarding the law. But to be arrogant in front of him, Huang Fu Yan, the Huayang Sect wasn't qualified enough, more accurately speaking, Shangguan Yunlong wasn't qualified enough.

  But... after all, the Huayang Sect is still the largest sect in Great Yan. The Shangguan family is also one of the four founding families of Great Yan, alongside the Huangfu clan. Especially the master of the Huayang Sect, Shangguan Yunlong, is a human ultimate strongman, the Youshi Wusheng. In terms of strength, he's probably only slightly inferior to myself. Although I'm not afraid of that scoundrel Shangguan Yunlong, if I were to make an enemy of him for the sake of this young man named Xiao Chen in front of me, the cost would be too great.

  The sorrow of a small person! This is the typical sorrow of a small person. Perhaps those high up appreciate you very much, but when it comes to doing something for you, they still need to think thrice.

  "National Master, don't be troubled. This time I came not to seek your protection, but just wanted..." Xiao Chen smiled. Although Xiao Chen was extremely kind, he wasn't foolish, and the other's hesitation was self-evident.

  "Xiao Chen..." Liu Lan hurriedly said. Do you know what you're doing? Do you know that the people of Huayang Sect are moody and do things without considering right or wrong, only asking about personal preferences? Do you know what kind of consequences will befall those who offend Huayang Sect? And do you know that the man in front of you is the only one who can make the people of Huayang Sect have some apprehension? What you should do now is to beg for Guoshi's protection. With Guoshi's kind nature and character of helping those in need, as long as you can plead sincerely, Guoshi will definitely be moved and will likely agree. Once Guoshi agrees to protect you, even if the people of Huayang Sect are lawless, they will have to restrain themselves. And at that time, a potentially disastrous situation may become nothing. And Xiao Chen, you will be safe!

  "Liu Lan, I know you're doing this for me, but I don't want to cause trouble for Guoshi because of my own affairs!" Xiao Chen shook his head and smiled at Liu Lan.

  "Xiao Chen, the fact that you can think this way makes me feel extremely comforted. I suppose you also know that I have my own difficulties in protecting you!" Huang Fu Yan smiled with comfort, "However, Xiao Chen, I want you to understand that I, Huang Fu Yan, am a person who distinguishes between gratitude and resentment clearly. You saved the soldiers and civilians of Jiayuan County, which is a great merit. And saving Ding Heng is another new achievement. Rewarding good deeds and punishing evil ones is my guiding principle in life, Xiao Chen, you should receive the reward that you deserve!"

  "Xiao Chen, I have decided to give you a generous reward!" Huang Fu Yan's smile disappeared, his face becoming extremely solemn. "In addition, I have also decided to help you with a small matter, helping you awaken the Illusory Sea and allowing you to utilize the power of the Star Souls!"

  Although Huang Pu Yan said it very calmly, everyone who heard it was shocked (of course, this does not include Xiao Chen, who looked silly). As is well known, in the human body, a mysterious thing called Fantasy Ocean is dormant. As long as the Fantasy Ocean is awakened and the power of the mysterious star soul in the Fantasy Ocean is extracted, one can obtain an enviable mysterious power.

  But... but awakening the Illusory Sea is so difficult! You have to know, the Illusory Sea is extremely hard to awaken because it has a seal. To awaken the Illusory Sea, one must first break the seal. But since it's a seal, it's not that easy to break, requiring immense power. Relying on oneself to break the seal and awaken the Illusory Sea? Please, someone who hasn't awakened the Illusory Sea is still just an ordinary person, where would they get such immense power from?

  Because it is extremely difficult to break the seal, there are very few people who can rely on their own strength to break the seal alone, and it is also extremely dangerous. However, if that's the case, then why are there so many people in this world who can break the seal and awaken from the fantasy sea? This has to do with another aspect. People have found that if they have the help of someone who has already awakened from the fantasy sea, breaking the seal will become much easier. Moreover, the stronger the helper's abilities are, the greater the increase in strength for the person being helped.

  In other words, as long as Huang Fu Yan is willing to help Xiao Chen awaken the Fantasy Sea, as long as Xiao Chen is not too incompetent, his future achievements will be boundless. Everyone's eyes looking at Xiao Chen were filled with envious gazes, this kid's luck was really too good!

  But... but Xiao Chen's next words made these envious people want to go crazy.

  "Thank you for your kind intentions, Master Guoshi, but I think it's not necessary!" Xiao Chen smiled.

  "Why?" Huang Fu Yan was stunned. Such generous treatment, yet someone still refused?

  "National Master, I know that Awakening Fantasy Sea can gain great power, but I'm a person who doesn't like to fight from birth. That kind of great power is basically useless for me!"