High Martial Arts: Invincible Starts from Basic Archery Chapter 787 - 614: That was just now, it doesn’t count anymore_2

"What are you talking about?"

Fury surged through Hei Yu, "If you're set on departing, do you really believe I'd chain your feet to stop you?"

"You might not chain my feet, yet you could cloud my perception, making it impossible for me to escape this place no matter which way I go. Worse still, I could wander into spots even deadlier than this one." Chen Fan shot back.

"You!"

A flicker of shock crossed Hei Yu's gaze.

The lurking figures observing from nearby also revealed stunned looks in their eyes.

What's up with this young man?

How is he aware of our tricks?

If he understood that, why venture inside and put himself at risk?

"What nonsense is this? I haven't got a clue what you're saying,"

He raged, Hei Yu bellowing, "Did you come here today for some Divine Demon-level Martial Arts? If that's not it, get out now!"

"Enough."

Chen Fan cut to the chase, "Divine Demon-level Martial Arts? Do you take me for a child of three? Suppose the Red Dragon Sect once possessed such techniques—they'd have been seized during their destruction. Truth is, nothing would remain for me to claim at this point, would it?"

His words barely ended when the expressions of Hei Yu and the other shadowy forms grew icy.

These were vengeful spirits, born from the Red Dragon Sect members' final moments.

Hence, their intense loathing extended not just to the living but especially to anyone slandering the Red Dragon Sect!

Right then, Chen Fan's statement ripped into their old scars.

Suddenly, dense fumes erupted everywhere, blotting out the heavens and dimming the light.

The once-clear skies, massive old trees, and ruined structures all faded away.

Left behind was a boundless, chilling and horrifying vibe.

"Kekeke," an eerie cackle rang out as one shadow drifted closer, "Lad, you've got quite the knowledge. But knowing no Divine Demon-level Martial Arts exist here, why step inside anyway?"

"Simple enough,"

Chen Fan acted oblivious to the shifting environment, replying steadily, "True, no Divine Demon-level Martial Arts linger, but plenty of Supreme-level Martial Arts must still be around. Take the Great Vajra Divine Power you handed me before— that's a prime example of a Supreme-level Martial Art."

"Ah, so that's your approach, explains it."

The dark silhouettes shot a look toward Hei Yu.

"Hunting for additional Supreme-level Martial Arts, are you?" Hei Yu mocked with a scoff.

"Precisely."

Chen Fan inclined his head, "Frankly speaking, I've got several Divine Demon-level Martial Arts myself, like the Longevity Technique, the Heaven and Earth Supreme Skill, and the Six Gods Technique..."

Shadows from all sides cut him off before he wrapped up.

"The Heaven and Earth Supreme Skill? You've mastered the Heaven and Earth Supreme Skill?"

"No way, how on earth would you possess such a cultivation technique?"

"The Six Gods Technique? You've got the Six Gods Technique too?"

Each shadow in turn displayed utter astonishment.

Chen Fan cast a quiet look their way, "Indeed, though they're all partial copies. Say, with the Heaven and Earth Supreme Skill, I've only the initial part, the Celestial Spirit Qi Technique."

"Hahaha, just as I suspected."

Upon hearing Chen Fan's admission, the shadows erupted in mocking guffaws.

"That Heaven and Earth Supreme Skill—such a remarkable cultivation technique. You, stuck at True Essence Realm, seriously?" The speaking shadow caught on that Chen Fan had advanced to Celestial Human Realm and trailed off.

"You've advanced to the Celestial Human Realm?" It demanded, jaw dropping.

"Yeah, only a short while ago."

"???!!!"

The shadows exchanged horrified glances, a chill of fear gripping them.

Even back in True Essence Realm, this youth had been downright scary.

Aside from themselves and some rear-mountain demon beasts, he roamed freely without issue.

Yet now, he'd ascended to Celestial Human Realm.

Could that mean?

He Yu caught on instantly, declaring, "So that's why you had the guts to enter?"

"Correct, though that's merely one factor."

Chen Fan grinned without going into details. He had crucial matters to handle here, after all.

"Sirs, like I said, I've got some flawed Divine Demon-level Martial Arts. In terms of might, they're just a touch above Supreme-level Martial Arts. That's why I'm here to suggest an exchange. What if I swap my Divine Demon-level Martial Arts for the Supreme-level Martial Arts in your possession?"

Silence descended upon the area.

The shadows eyed one another.

Having existed for centuries or millennia, they'd never faced anything this absurd.

A mortal dared barter with these spectral entities!

Absurdity at its peak, like impossibility bursting through the gate of the ridiculous and settling in for good!

"Boy, do you grasp who we truly are?"

A shadow exploded in anger, "Understand what's coming? You'll endure endless agony until you're pleading for death at our hands."

"I get it, but I believe we don't need to escalate to that,"

Chen Fan gave a casual shrug, "Exchanging your Supreme-level Martial Arts for my partial Divine Demon-level Martial Arts seems fair enough. Cultivation touches all things in existence—even spirits like you aren't exempt, right?"

"Hear that? Catch what he just uttered?"

"Hahaha, he genuinely seeks a trade with us?"

"Trade? Slay him, and everything's ours for the taking!"

"Boy, should I label you innocent or idiotic? You recognize our nature yet push for a bargain. Haven't you heard—teaming with a tiger spells certain doom?" Hei Yu grinned darkly as he spoke.

"No chance for talks, then?"

Chen Fan took this in stride, unsurprised.

He acted this way as one who clearly separated favors from grudges.

These spirits plotted against him, yet beyond Hei Yu, none had wronged him so far.

He Yu himself showed a bit of mercy, sharing a Supreme-level Martial Art with him.

Thus, negotiation was worth attempting if possible.

Should it fail, battle it was.

"Rubbish! On what grounds do you think you're worthy to haggle with us? Boy, sample the torment we've borne across millennia!"

A shrill, agonizing wail resounded, the shadows dissolving into a pile of bodies.

These remains had met the cruelest ends, with some reduced to lone heads rolling his way.

Back in the day, such sights might not kill intruders outright, but they'd instill profound terror—especially since these undead couldn't be slain regardless.

Chen Fan merely shook his head.

With a mere intention.

A towering Thunder God Dharma Aspect, standing two to three meters high, materialized behind him abruptly.

Differing from the Thunder God Dharma Aspect formed via Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi by the Song Family Ancestor, this one stemmed from Chen Fan's Spiritual Manifestation.

As soon as it emerged, the spirits wailed, spewing pale vapors and scattering entirely.

The thick black mist that had churned moments before cleared rapidly, uncovering the familiar landscape.

"No, it can't be!"

Disbelief gripped the shadows.

They'd held the upper hand only seconds prior.

Now, every edge they possessed had vanished.

"Boom!"

A deafening roar followed as a lightning strike hammered one shadow.

The shadow howled, its shape fading to thirty percent opacity.

For spectral entities, thunder acted as a deadly foe.

It endured solely because Chen Fan chose to spare it, sparing himself awkwardness if he wiped them out without securing the techniques.

Terror seized the remaining shadows, their essences nearly unraveling.

Was this truly the power of a Celestial Realm warrior?

It barely differed from Divine Cultivation Realm prowess, did it?

They bolted to escape without delay.

"Flee, and face total destruction,"

Chen Fan's command rang out, rooting the shadows like they'd suffered a Body-Stabilizing Technique.

"Se... Senior,"

The tides had fully turned, leaving Hei Yu with a desperate plea, "You spoke of swapping your Divine Demon-level Martial Arts for our Supreme-level Martial Arts. We can do it—I'm ready to exchange."

"Yes, yes, senior, we'll make the trade, we'll trade."

The rest of the shadows chimed in hastily.

"Apologies, that offer's off the table now," A faint smile tugged at Chen Fan's mouth, "Time for a fresh agreement."