The Dragon Saint and others were stunned, the sudden turn of events made it difficult for them to react.

They had prepared for death multiple times, but suddenly the Eight-Headed was devoured by the True Dragon Martial Spirit, leaving them with a sense of unreality!

Boom!

A loud rumble echoed.

The three Dragon Saints shivered and turned to see You Xuan slaying the last of the Saint Realm Experts from the Imperial Palace nearby.

They were momentarily startled and felt a bit ashamed, as everyone had been so preoccupied by Jiang Chen's situation that they forgot You Xuan was still fighting!

Jiang Chen was also momentarily surprised, but not because of You Xuan.

Furrowing his brow slightly, Jiang Chen glanced at the True Dragon Martial Spirit, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.

This Eight-Headed… it didn't seem like a real physical body!

The Ancestral Dragon mentioned something about 'this body,' and when Lord Ancestral Dragon separated his essence blood and Dragon Soul, the True Dragon Martial Spirit devoured the Eight-Headed.

However… the True Dragon Martial Spirit cannot devour a physical body!

Moreover, the first time the Eight-Headed was blasted by thunder punishment, it was too simple!

Could there be more twists within?

A trace of worry crept into Jiang Chen's heart.

Buzz buzz buzz!

Suddenly, waves of immense soul force surged forth.

Jiang Chen looked up to see the True Dragon Martial Spirit exuding powerful soul force, as if this soul force was condensing a physical form for the True Dragon Martial Spirit, making it more substantial, more like a true Divine Dragon!

"This… soul reshaping the physical body!? What is going on? Why would a Martial Spirit be reshaping its body!?"

The Dragon Saint looked at the True Dragon Martial Spirit in astonishment, puzzled.

"I understand! I understand!"

A voice filled with excitement rang out, and Li Yuan glanced at the Dragon Saint, eyes bright as he looked at the True Dragon Martial Spirit: "I understand why Lord Ancestral Dragon gave the essence blood to the Dragon Saint instead of Mr. Jiang. So that's it! No wonder! No wonder!"

Jiang Chen glanced at Li Yuan, furrowing his brow slightly, then turned to look at You Xuan.

You Xuan met Jiang Chen's gaze, his expression shifted slightly, he nodded gently, and his figure flashed over to Li Yuan's side, seemingly paying attention to the thunder about to descend, yet forming a left-right pincer maneuver with the Pope.

The Pope glanced at You Xuan, then at Jiang Chen, nodding inadvertently, moving back slightly to find a more suitable position to strike.

At this moment, Li Yuan was excitedly watching the increasingly substantial True Dragon Martial Spirit in the sky, completely unaware!

It wasn't that Jiang Chen distrusted Li Yuan, but he wanted to prevent potential issues. He had revealed too much today, and since Li Yuan was an outsider, precautions were necessary!

Buzz buzz buzz!

The True Dragon Martial Spirit in the sky emitted powerful soul force, with soul force starting to form scales on the Martial Spirit's body, making the True Dragon Martial Spirit more vivid!

Rumble!

A thunderous sound erupted, as the thunderclouds in the sky finished brewing.

At this moment, the only ones remaining in the Divine Shrine were Jiang Chen, the Dragon Saint, You Xuan, Li Yuan, the Pope, and the unconscious five warlords. The only ones subjected to the thunder punishment were Jiang Chen, the True Dragon Martial Spirit, and the Dragon Saint.

Seeing the thunderclouds were fully formed, the Dragon Saint threw the first and second warlords he was holding to You Xuan, then his figure flashed closer to Jiang Chen, ready to face the thunder punishment.

As he looked at the thunderbolt about to strike down, a grave expression appeared in Jiang Chen's eyes.

Earlier, to prevent the three Divine Artifacts from merging, and to allow the Saint Dragon Jade and the Saint Dragon Mirror to protect himself and his Martial Spirit, Jiang Chen had sustained serious injuries, his physical body damaged.

During the martial arts conference, Jiang Chen had used all his strength to unleash the final Descending Divine Dragon, surviving solely on the power of his Second Soul.

Now, he no longer had the strength to resist the Thunderous Force!

"Lord Xue, hold on!"

You Xuan murmured softly, watching Jiang Chen beneath the thunderclouds with concern, as they had also realized Jiang Chen's present state, their hearts filled with worry.

If possible, any of them would have willingly taken the thunder strike for Jiang Chen, but this was a thunder punishment targeting bloodlines, they couldn't replace him!

Li Yuan's eyes flashed with doubt, he looked at Jiang Chen with confusion, then turned to look at the Dragon Saint, seemingly expecting the Dragon Saint to say something at this moment.

However, the Dragon Saint waiting for the thunder to fall was also watching Jiang Chen with a worried face, his eyes filled with tension. Evidently, he too had no solution!

Boom!

Crack!

Thunder roared as three massive bolts of lightning struck down fiercely.

The Dragon Saint's spiritual power surged to the limit, his body's soul force covered him, the True Dragon Martial Spirit seemed to have completely solidified, raising its head to face the lightning in the sky, with such unparalleled might that the thunder seemed insignificant in its presence!

Only Jiang Chen was drenched in blood, with a long gash on his chest still oozing blood, he looked up at the sky with a pale face, an unusual calm in his eyes.

At this moment, Jiang Chen seemed to have transcended life and death!

"Mr. Jiang, use the Second Martial Spirit to withstand the thunder, Lord Ancestral Dragon intended for you to use this method to endure the thunder punishment. That's why he didn't restore you with the essence blood, don't you see?"

As the thunder was about to descend, Jiang Chen showed no reaction, and Li Yuan shouted aloud.

Jiang Chen was taken aback for a moment, looked at Li Yuan, his mind racing, suddenly recalling the scene earlier when the True Dragon Martial Spirit's soul had reshaped, and a light bulb went off in his mind!

The Martial Spirit is mine, if it can be done, can't I also do it?

Moreover, the Eight-Headed could do it, it must be possible!

Without time to think further, Jiang Chen's expression turned solemn, looking up at the overhead thunder, his eyes revealing a determined look.

Buzz!

Profound soul force emanated from Jiang Chen.

Swish!

The thumb-sized Second Soul flew out of Jiang Chen's Dantian, heading straight for the approaching thunder!

Boom!

The thunder struck Jiang Chen's Second Soul with all its might!

Buzz buzz buzz!

The Second Soul trembled violently, transforming into a misty gray fog, exuding waves of powerful soul aura and turbulent spiritual power!

"Ah!"

A soul-tearing sensation hit, and Jiang Chen couldn't help but let out a miserable scream!

"The soul has shattered! This will damage the soul origin!"

The Pope's face changed dramatically, turning to glare fiercely at Li Yuan.

"You bastard!"

A roar erupted, as You Xuan exploded with momentum, striking fiercely at Li Yuan: "You bastard! I will kill you!"

"No! You Xuan, keep watching, it will work!"

Li Yuan's face changed, scrambling to dodge You Xuan's strike, calling out in urgency.

You Xuan glared at Li Yuan viciously, shouting angrily: "The soul is shattered, harming the soul origin, and the thunder has not dissipated. Even if Lord Xue was originally capable of withstanding the Thunderous Force, now he cannot endure it, Li Yuan, die!"

Buzz buzz buzz!

At this moment, an intricate wave spread out.

"You Xuan, stop!"

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PS: Before opening the book, I had envisioned the plot arriving here, and today it's finally written, feeling deeply moved.

Moved by the growth of the characters and grateful for the companions along the way.

These two chapters today are not an extra for a specific person, but for all the readers following until now.

Jiang Chen will continue to grow, and I will continue to strive, hoping that…

Readers will continue to show support!

Love you all, brothers!

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