Supreme Hidden Dragon in the City
Chapter 300 Half-Step Divine Realm

Chapter 300: Chapter 300 Half-Step Divine Realm

Lu Jiuxuan’s aura gradually stabilized, and his eyes took on a disdainful dominance, as if he were looking down upon the world. There was a faint sense of transcendence about him.

Chen Fan watched Lu Jiuxuan intently, his heart filled with surprise. He could see traces of a true Cultivator in Lu Jiuxuan.

"Half-Step Divine Realm? It seems that the ultimate realm for Cultivators is indeed this so-called Divine Realm. Martial Arts and the path of cultivation really do converge in the end. He has only reached the Half-Step Divine Realm and yet already possesses the feeling of a Cultivator. Could it be that this so-called Divine Realm is where one truly becomes a Cultivator?" Chen Fan muttered to himself.

Lu Jiuxuan took a step forward, looking down at Chen Fan, and said indifferently, "I have been cultivating for over eighty years, reaching the Nine Revolutions True Person Realm ten years ago. I thought that was my limit, but a few years ago, I was fortunate enough to obtain a treasure. With this treasure, I was able to step into this realm that countless people yearn for."

"Although I am only at the Half-Step Divine Realm and my Lifebound Golden Core is only just taking shape, the power that this realm has given me completely surpasses my past understanding. The Divine Realm is so named because at this level, one possesses true strength comparable to that of celestial beings."

Hearing Lu Jiuxuan speak of the Lifebound Golden Core just beginning to take shape, Chen Fan suddenly had an idea, "Could it be that this so-called Divine Realm corresponds to the Golden Core Realm in the path of cultivation?"

After Foundation Establishment, Cultivators will condense a Lifebound Golden Core within their bodies, elevating the layer of their inner strength, making exhaling like a dragon and shattering mountains and rivers with a single punch seem effortless, not to mention living for several hundred years, indeed appearing no different from Immortals in the eyes of ordinary people.

However, Lu Jiuxuan was currently far from being on par with a strong practitioner in the Golden Core Realm, even though he was only at the Half-Step Divine Realm. If there were a Golden Core Realm practitioner whose Golden Core had just taken shape, they would certainly be far stronger than Lu Jiuxuan.

"Could it be because Martial Arts and the path of cultivation which evolved due to the lack of Spiritual Energy are inherently weaker than the true path of cultivation, thus making the Divine Realm essentially a weaker version of the Golden Core Realm?"

As Chen Fan was pondering, Lu Jiuxuan posed a question, "Boy, do you know the true difference between the Half-Step Divine Realm and a true person of the path of cultivation?"

Chen Fan followed his question, "What is it?"

Lu Jiuxuan replied indifferently, "The moment I stepped into the Half-Step Divine Realm, the power in my body underwent a qualitative change. My body was strengthened like never before. The past Cultivators focused on Spells and Formations, with almost no close-combat ability, but the Half-Step Divine Realm has changed this situation."

"The power nurtured by the Golden Core within me allows me not only to deploy Arrays but also grants me close-combat strength even greater than a Transformation Realm nine-layered expert!"

"Spells and Martial Arts are essentially from the same origin. Once one reaches the Divine Realm, these two combine into one, creating a truly strong individual without any weaknesses!"

Zou Zhengyan and the others listened to Lu Jiuxuan’s words with great shock in their hearts; they had never considered that upon stepping into the Divine Realm, Cultivators would possess the terrifying close-combat power of Martial Artists.

A Martial Arts master capable of deploying formidable Formations is a frightening thought indeed.

"So you’re saying that Martial Artists, upon entering the Divine Realm, will also have the ability to cast Spells?" Lin Yushan spoke up.

Xu Tongwei nodded, "That is what a strong individual should be like. The Divine Realm is indeed extraordinary!"

Chen Fan looked down on them in his heart, muttering to himself that these were just the most basic abilities of a Cultivator.

Lu Jiuxuan looked at Chen Fan coldly, "Boy, I was merely toying with you before. Now I’m getting serious. Hopefully, you can withstand the wrath of the Half-Step Divine Realm!"

As soon as his words fell, Lu Jiuxuan’s figure disappeared from the spot.

The next second, he appeared right in front of Chen Fan, delivering a punch straight to Chen Fan’s chest.

Chen Fan reacted quickly, blocking the blow immediately and swiftly retreating backward.

Although this so-called Divine Realm did not compare to the true Golden Core Realm, it still demanded respect; after all, Chen Fan was only at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.

He activated the Strength of the Dragon Elephant, his eyes flashing with excitement, "It seems I can finally have a hearty fight!"

Lu Jiuxuan, noticing the change in Chen Fan’s aura, was slightly surprised, "You’re actually a Martial Arts master as well!"

Chen Fan didn’t respond to him and rushed forward to engage in hand-to-hand combat.

Lu Jiuxuan’s eyes narrowed, understanding all too well what it meant for a young person to have reached such a terrifying level in both Spells and Martial Arts.

After discovering that Chen Fan’s strength in Martial Arts was equally formidable, the first thought that flashed through the boy’s mind was that he must kill this youngster, or else there would be endless troubles in the future!

He didn’t hold back at all, channeling a stream of powerful energy from within his divine core, transforming it into a heaven-shaking move that clashed with Chen Fan.

Chen Fan’s expression grew serious. Lu Jiuxuan’s strength was no weaker than his. A slight mishap, and he might die at the hands of this old fellow, so he dared not hide his skills either.

He executed the Dragon Elephant Thirteen Forms to perfection, launching one move after another with a momentum even stronger than Lu Jiuxuan’s.

Azure Dragon Emerges from the Water!

Swallow Returns in the Morning Sun!

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As the two exchanged blows, the entire courtyard turned into a complete mess, with buildings around them collapsing upon encountering the ripples of power released from their fight.

The massif of Azure Dragon Mountain trembled due to their battle.

Zou Zhengyan and his companions were inexplicably alarmed and had already retreated further away to watch the fight.

"I didn’t expect this youngster to be evenly matched with Master Lu, who has reached the Half-Step Divine Realm. This child’s talent is truly astonishing!" exclaimed Zou Zhengyan in admiration.

Lu Jiuxuan slashed at Chen Fan with a hand-blade, a rainbow light transforming into a lethal weapon, smashing towards Chen Fan.

Chen Fan immediately threw out a punch.

Dragon Elephant Thirteen Forms, the thirteenth form, Great Majestic Heavenly Dragon!

The dragon’s roar sounded, and golden light appeared, colliding with the rainbow light.

Boom!

The two forces exploded, and both figures rapidly retreated, leaving a ghastly and terrifying large pit on the ground.

Lu Jiuxuan gritted his teeth as he stared at Chen Fan, "Why! It took me over eighty years, enduring untold hardships to reach my current realm, yet you, a greenhorn, are evenly matched with me. This isn’t fair!"

Chen Fan spoke indifferently, "It’s just different personal experiences."

Lu Jiuxuan snorted coldly, light surging on his two palms, and then slowly raised them, "Since you’re so troublesome, I’ll have to use this move. I grasped it after stepping into the Half-Step Divine Realm, and it’s the most powerful move I possess at the moment. After this move, you will surely die!"

A long blade appeared above Lu Jiuxuan’s head, and as power continuously flowed into it, the blade slowly expanded, and in the blink of an eye, it grew to more than ten meters in length.

The entire Azure Dragon Mountain trembled with the appearance of this blade, as wild winds whipped around, creating an apocalyptic atmosphere.

Chen Fan narrowed his eyes, feeling a sense of trepidation; he had a premonition that if this blade struck him, he was very likely to be laid to eternal rest here.

Lu Jiuxuan poured all his power into the long blade, then with a large sweep of his arm towards Chen Fan, the massive blade over ten meters long chopped down at Chen Fan’s head.

"Boy, behold my Heaven and Earth Limitless Blade!"

"Meet your death!"

Chen Fan didn’t dare to be negligent and hurriedly took out an object from within the Heavenly Creation Pearl.

The Sword Nurturing Gourd!