Chinese martial arts! Grandmaster

"What kind of claw technique is that!?"

Regus was taken aback.

He never expected that after sacrificing his life to unleash the power of the Paladin, he would be defeated by a single claw and imprisoned by the opponent.

Even more terrifying, he discovered that the [Holy Knight] power he had activated, after being imprisoned by the other party, was actually being refined and absorbed!
That's right,

The most terrifying aspect of the Furious Dragon Claw – tearing through the sky – is its ability to refine!

It transforms into a black hole, constantly refining and absorbing everything around it.

After sacrificing his life, Regus unleashed almost all the martial arts he had cultivated over the years.

His essence, will, and soul were all integrated into their strongest state, which is what unleashed the peak combat power of the Paladin.

Although it was merely a projection, it absolutely possessed the power of a Paladin.

Once unleashed at full power, it can overturn rivers and seas, completely capsizing warships.

Even experts who have just entered the [Martial Saint] realm would be almost unable to withstand Regus in his current state.

This method of sacrifice is practically invincible.

However, now, the Paladin's power is being imprisoned by a single claw and is being continuously refined and absorbed, making it impossible to break free.

Regus could clearly feel his power constantly disappearing.

hiss--!
His eyes turned bloodshot; he couldn't believe it.

boom!
The next moment, he continuously urged his strength and willpower, trying to break free from the control of the 'Tearing the Sky' claw technique.

but,

Under the control and restraint of the Dragon Claw Hand.

The Paladin state he activated by sacrificing his life was still being suppressed and refined.

The power of life essence was continuously absorbed and integrated into the Dragon Claw Hand, becoming nourishment for Chen Jie to replenish himself.

dragon!
This is a legendary creature that does not exist in this world.

but,

Yet it is a symbol of imperial power and a totem of Eastern civilization.

Legend has it that once the 'Dragon Claw Hand' is mastered to its fullest extent, it can unleash the might of a dragon.

It can tear through the void, refine heaven and earth, become the supreme ruler, and stand above all living beings.

Although this was just a rumor, records of the dragon spread widely among the people.

When Chen Jie unleashed the strongest technique of the [Dragon Claw Hand] with all his might, he finally revealed the true meaning of this martial art.

The manifestation of the Dragon Claw technique reached its peak, integrating the true meaning of the Vajra Kung Fu, thus forming the refined state.

Regus's 'sacrifice' just happened to become the subject of Chen Jie's experiment.

"Bastard! Let me go—!"

Regus let out a roar, and his condition began to decline.

The powerful burst of Dragon Claw Hand caused him to lose a lot of his life potential, resulting in a significant decrease in the 'Holy Knight's' combat power.

"How could this be? I sacrificed my own life to unleash the power of the Paladin!"

"What kind of evil technique did you use to be able to imprison and refine my power?!"

Regus unleashed his full power one after another.

but,

Unfortunately, he was unable to break free from the control of the Dragon Claw Hand.

next moment,
He went completely mad, wildly slashing with the already cracked greatsword in his hand, trying to break free from Chen Jie's 'Dragon Claw Hand' control.

He wanted to completely sever and shatter this strange power surrounding him!

"Give up the struggle! You've merely sacrificed your life to unleash the power of the Paladin, not for your soul to break through to the Saintly Realm!"

"Once my Wrathful Dragon Claw is successfully unleashed and you are completely imprisoned, your demise is sealed."

"Regus, unleash your peak power and burn your life force once more."

"The more you struggle, the stronger my raging dragon claws will become."

"Because all the life essence you burned was refined and absorbed into the surrounding 'domain,' becoming nourishment and replenishment for the 'Raging Dragon Claw'!"

Chen Jie remained expressionless as he faced Regus's frenzied attacks.

He looked very relaxed and at ease.

but,

The surrounding 'dragon claw hands' grew larger and more condensed, their power increasing, and they even emitted a terrifying 'dragon might'!
Centered on him, a powerful 'domain field' was generated within a hundred-meter radius.

This is the fifth realm of martial arts—the Domain!

Within the 'domain' of the Dragon Claw Hand, Chen Jie became the ruler, almost invincible!

No matter how fierce Regus's attack was, or how far he unleashed his Paladin power, it didn't matter.

Within a hundred-meter radius, any force will be imprisoned, distorted, and gradually refined and absorbed by the Dragon Claw Hand's 'domain field' to strengthen itself!
The power of Regus's sword energy was immediately dissolved upon entering the 'domain field', transforming into the power of the 'Dragon Claw Hand'.

As a result,
The 'domain' formed by the dragon claw technique became even stronger, refining the power displayed by the 'Holy Knight' until it emitted a mournful cry.

puff--!
Regus could no longer bear it and spat out a mouthful of blood.

"How did this bastard suddenly become so strong? No way! If we can't kill him tonight, let's retreat!"

He finally realized that even if he sacrificed his life and burned it away, all his struggles would be in vain.

He looked up at Chen Jie, suppressing his murderous intent.

While the effects of the sacrifice are still present, retreating now might save one's life.

Although he lost almost half of his essence, blood, and willpower after the sacrifice.

but,

If he returns to the Holy Church in Europe and has enough time to recuperate, and then uses secret methods to replenish his life potential, he will still have a chance to regain his strength.

If I stay here, I'll likely be killed by this young man from the East tonight.

Although he was not afraid of death, he absolutely did not want to die like this.

boom--!
With that thought in mind, he stomped his foot and suddenly exerted force with both arms.

A gigantic, illusory sword appeared behind him.

This is the condensed sword dharma image of the [Holy Knight]. The sword dharma phantom, which is over a hundred meters long and wide, bursts out with a terrifying aura and soars into the sky.

Like a Tyrannosaurus Rex about to break free of its restraints, it let out a series of fierce roars.

"Trying to escape?! Don't bother struggling anymore, you can't escape!"

"Dragon Claw Hand, destroy them!"

Chen Jie exerted force with his arm again, and the vortex formed by the dragon claw hand condensed from the surrounding seawater enveloped Regus once more.

boom--!
Within the area covered by the dragon claw hand, a suffocating 'dragon's might' swept down, directly enveloping Regus and beginning to refine his power.

"Damn it! What kind of evil technique is this? How can it be so bizarre?"

Regus continuously burned his life essence.

but,

He was controlled by the Dragon Claw Hand and was completely at a disadvantage.

Looking at the whirlpool formed by the condensed seawater, a look of horror finally appeared on his face.

"Easterner, your martial arts level is so low, yet you can threaten a powerhouse at the [Holy Knight] level!?"

obviously,
Chen Jie's 'Dragon Claw Hand' was so powerful that it overturned Regus's understanding of Eastern martial arts.

"Regus, today I'll let you die knowing why. My martial art is called 'Dragon Claw Hand'!"

"It is neither Western martial arts nor Eastern martial arts, nor even a Saint-level martial art."

"Strictly speaking, this is a martial art above the Saint level, and it does not belong to this world!"

Chen Jie had already resolved to kill Regus.

boom--!
He let out a roar, infusing his voice with his inner energy to create a powerful sound wave that assaulted Regus's mind and shattered his willpower.

this moment,
Chen Jie's body swelled up, making him appear tall and imposing.

At this moment, the power of his external cultivation technique erupted at full force. A suffocating aura of dominance emanated from his body.

"No! Impossible! The rules of this world absolutely forbid the existence of martial arts above the Saint level."

"Even if one possesses such martial arts, absolutely no one can successfully cultivate it."

"Who exactly are you? Human martial arts could not possibly possess such terrifying skills. Even the Western Holy Church has never produced such a unique technique."

Regus was completely stunned.

Although he didn't want to believe what Chen Jie had just said.

But the facts were undeniable, leaving him no choice but to believe them.

call--!
He took a deep breath to calm himself down.

Followed by.

The greatsword in his hand unleashed even greater power, attempting to sever the dragon claw's restraints and escape.

The martial arts of Easterners are so terrifying that no single person can resist them.

He must escape, then gather all the strongest martial artists in the West, and even those from the Eastern Empire, to kill the 'King Qian' of the Great Qian Dynasty and eliminate any future troubles.

Otherwise, as long as this person exists, the West will inevitably be suppressed.

Dragon Claw Hand - Dragons Fight in the Wild!
Chen Jie clenched his fist again.

The surrounding seawater condensed again, containing terrifying power, and firmly imprisoned the area.

The seawater seemed to transform into five claws, and a giant dragon rose into the air around it, letting out a roar to the sky.

The raging dragon claw has reappeared!
Swish-!
The dragon claw, formed from condensed seawater, created increasingly violent whirlpools, generating a deafening roar and whipping up tornado-like shockwaves.

"what--!"

With a clench of the dragon claw, the surrounding space was compressed.

at last,

Regus was unable to withstand the attack, and blood gushed from his mouth as his protective aura completely collapsed.

Puff-!
Next,
His body was lying on the rocks of the small island, trembling uncontrollably.

His protective aura collapsed, leaving him severely injured. His skin cracked, his flesh was mangled, and he looked utterly wretched.

As Chen Jie stepped onto the reef of the small island, a murderous intent enveloped Regus, rendering him unable to move.

Then,

He said in a deep voice, "Regus, considering you are the Archbishop of the Holy Church, do you have any last words to say?"

Regus was in a terrible state; his skin was cracked and his bones and muscles had been violently impacted.

"I lost! I never thought I would lose. I sacrificed my life, and in the end, I lost to you!"

"I'm not reconciled! I'm not reconciled—!"

He roared repeatedly, filled with extreme resentment.

At this point, he was on the verge of death.

Even if he continued to burn his life force, he could never be a match for Chen Jie.

not to mention,
Chen Jie's 'Dragon Claw Hand' completely imprisoned him, constantly refining and absorbing his power.

His condition is getting worse and worse, and he has no chance of turning things around.

"I, Regus, received special training from the Holy Church from a young age. I started practicing martial arts at the age of eight. I have exceptional comprehension, am proficient in various sword techniques, possess immense strength, and am exceptionally gifted!"

"At the age of eighty, I was knighted as a 'Holy Knight' by the Holy Church and was known as one of the three strongest figures in the Bible."

"I never imagined that I would suffer such a crushing defeat in the East today, even sacrificing my own life to the point that I couldn't defeat a young man from the East!"

Regus stared at Chen Jie and said in a deep voice:

"However, if you want to kill me, you'd better consider the consequences."

“I am the archbishop of the Holy Church in Europe, with countless followers. My death will cause a sensation within the Holy Church.”

"At that time, all the believers of the Holy Church in the West will be your enemies, and your Great Qian Dynasty!"

"Although they can't deal with you, they can deal with the people of your Great Qian Dynasty. All the hatred will be borne by the people of your Great Qian Dynasty."

“Chen Jie, the Prince of Qian, I advise you to let me go, otherwise it will implicate your entire Great Qian Dynasty.”

“I swear in the name of God that as long as you let me go, I will forgive and forget everything that happened today.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie burst into laughter.

"Regus, you're naive! Can't you see the situation clearly now?"

"At this point, you still want to threaten me? Do you think I'd be threatened by you?"

"I'm not afraid to tell you, the Holy Church doesn't need to come looking for me, I'll go find them."

"When my Simon Church's army marches to Europe, that will be the time of your Holy Church's demise."

"Those who submit to me will prosper, those who oppose me will perish. If the Holy Church does not submit to my Ximen Hall, I will destroy the Holy Church!"

Regus's expression changed completely, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "You demon, you will surely die a horrible death!"

He would rather be insulted himself than allow Chen Jie to humiliate the Holy Church.

Holy Religion!

This is a totem in the hearts of any believer, a god of faith.

Even though he was an archbishop, he still regarded the Holy Church as his own god.

Eastern martial artists rarely follow Western religions, are not interested in the deities of holy religions, and never adhere to the code of chivalry.

Therefore,
It was not surprising that Chen Jie humiliated the Holy Sect at this moment.

Regus knew very well that Chen Jie hadn't killed him immediately because he wanted to destroy his inner faith.

The powerful spiritual energy emanating from Chen Jie made him feel suffocated.

but,

He absolutely will not allow anyone to control his will.

"Ah! Let's die together!"

suddenly,
Regus's body, which was already on the verge of collapse, suddenly erupted with a terrifying aura.

A blinding light burst forth and rushed towards Chen Jie.

This was a final, desperate strike, Regus burning with his last will, like a moth drawn to a flame, wanting to perish together with Chen Jie.

burn one's boats!

This is the tragic final plea for death of an archbishop.

Chen Jie's spiritual senses had already covered the surroundings, and he was not surprised by Regus's actions.

His gaze remained completely devoid of emotion, and at this moment, the power of his Dragon Claw Hand erupted in full force, grasping at the void.

boom--!
All light and energy vanished completely.

Regus lay on the ground, barely alive.

His final, desperate attack, fueled by an unyielding will to live, consumed everything he had.

"asshole--!"

Blood gushed from his mouth as he said resentfully, "You will die a horrible death! I curse you, you will definitely die a horrible death!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie did not become angry, but instead sneered and said:

"Very well! Because of those words, I will definitely destroy the Western Holy Church!"

"All the faithful followers of the Holy Church will die because of you!"

Next,
Chen Jie didn't waste any more words with him and grabbed him with one claw.

Under Regus's cursed and venomous gaze, Chen Jie's hand suddenly exerted force, grabbing the other's head with one claw.

boom!
With a dull thud, Regus's head exploded like a watermelon, turning into dust.

Regus had no time to react and died instantly.

This super strongman, who possessed extraordinary martial arts talent and was known as one of the three strongest figures in the European Holy Church, is now completely dead!

He died on an unnamed island near Ryukyu, at the hands of Prince Qian, Chen Jie. (End of Chapter)