Chapter 777: Chapter 777: Returning Kindness with Enmity, Lu Chen Takes the Initiative!

The cultivator’s eyes flashed a hint of greed as he fumbled for a talisman.

This talisman was originally meant to be the final blow against the beast.

But Lu Chen’s sudden move allowed him to hold back.

Far from feeling grateful that Lu Chen had saved his life, he was even more consumed by greed!

For there was no one else here!

This act of repaying kindness with enmity would not be spread; he could easily claim that Lu Chen had come to assist him, that he had been a step too slow, and that Lu Chen had been killed by the beast...

With such thoughts, he slowly channeled spiritual power, and with his formidable control, he could keep the talisman hidden and untriggered!

All he had to do was wait until he was sure the beast was definitely going to die, and then he could make his move!

But little did he know, Lu Chen had already taken precautions.

The Hateful Heaven Pupil Technique had been activated early on and had not been withdrawn, and he even initiated the Heart’s Eye!

"He even thinks of attacking me; fortunately, I was cautious. However, it seems like he’s planning to wait until I’ve killed the beast before making a move!"

Lu Chen, experienced in countless battles, was extremely adept at reading facial expressions and spotted the greed in his eyes with just a glance.

Lu Chen always maintained a defensive stance while harboring no intention to harm others.

But since the other party had chosen to be an enemy, he would certainly not give him a chance!

"Earth Fire!"

Lu Chen whispered inwardly.

"Master!"

Earth Fire immediately responded.

"I’ll make my move shortly, keep an eye on whether he attempts Nascent Soul Separation!"

Lu Chen was absolutely confident he could kill the man.

But such a cunning opponent in the later stages of the Nascent Soul surely had backup plans.

And once Lu Chen decided to strike, he would not allow his opponent to live!

Before him, the Heavenly Inquiry Spear’s absorption of demon qi was slowing, a sign it was nearing its limit!

"Expecting to attack me after I’ve completely drained the beast? Hmph, you’re wrong!"

Strike first to gain the upper hand!

Lu Chen abruptly pulled the Heavenly Inquiry Spear out and stabbed ferociously behind him!

"Withdraw the spear now!"

Boom!

The demon qi that had just been absorbed burst forth in an instant!

"Not good!"

The expression of the Nascent Soul cultivator changed; he hadn’t anticipated Lu Chen wanting to kill not just the beast, but him as well!

He didn’t have time to trigger the talisman, nor even enough time to teleport; he tried to dodge and flee!

But Lu Chen’s change of moves was exceptionally quick. His mastery of the Hateful Heaven Spear Technique, honed during his time as a martial artist, was impeccable!

This thrust was a feint; Lu Chen had no intention of killing his opponent with this single move!

He took a large step and rose into the air, and as he pursued his target, he again thrust the long spear forward!

"Spear strikes, Demon Dragon!"

The demon qi previously held within the Heavenly Inquiry Spear immediately transformed into a formidable demon dragon, roaring forth!

The immensely thick demon dragon, with its maw wide open, chased directly after the escaping figure!

Normally, he would have been able to teleport away.

But in that moment, he was already severely injured; otherwise, he could have reacted with the talisman as Lu Chen struck.

Seeing the enormous demon dragon, his heart filled with terror.

It was clear he was only at the early Nascent Soul Stage, yet Lu Chen’s successive moves were tightly woven, offering no room for retaliation or escape!

After releasing the Spear Strikes, Demon Dragon, Lu Chen used the cover of the Demon Dragon Phantom to teleport instantly!

"You’re incapable, but I am not!"

Lu Chen’s figure suddenly appeared before him, and he thrust the Heavenly Inquiry Spear once more!

"Triple Spear Summit!"

The Heavenly Inquiry Spear split into three, completely sealing his retreat in a ’品’ shape!

"Get out of my way!"

The cultivator at the Nascent Soul Stage’s complexion drastically changed as he immediately triggered the talisman, and then his body split open as the Nascent Soul escaped from within!

The body may have been injured, but his Nascent Soul retained its strength, escaping much faster than the physical form!

But Lu Chen had already anticipated this move and gave him no chance to escape!

"Earth Fire!"

Lu Chen casually tossed aside, and firelight shot out.

Subsequently, he expanded the Heavenly Inquiry Spear to shield himself!

He couldn’t make sense of the talisman, but since it was his opponent’s trump card, it surely wasn’t weak!

The talisman’s light turned to fire, charging fiercely towards Lu Chen.

Meanwhile.

He also heard the Nascent Soul let out a piercing scream!

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