After Being Reborn a Hundred Times, I Refused to Be the Villain - Chapter 56:

Chapter 56: The Final Battle

Though Ling Yun remarked aloud that it seemed like Lin Chuan was being targeted by the invisible will, he knew well that wasn’t the real reason.

If Shangguan Zhiruo had abandoned martial arts to fully cultivate her Taiyin Constitution, Lin Chuan would have easily defeated her. If Yu Peng hadn’t refined righteous energy, he would’ve ranked among the top in fortune within the top eight, but his offensive power would only be average, and he would’ve been unable to resist the Soul Devouring Pearl—he too would’ve been no match for Lin Chuan.

As for the final four matches, the tough nut that was Zhou Tai and his Indestructible Vajra Body was left for Qu Feixian to deal with. Li Xiaosa, had he not attained Clear Sword Heart, wouldn’t have been able to resist the Soul Devouring Pearl either.

It was only natural that the villainous fortune originally meant for Ling Yun—now scattered among others—ended up causing serious trouble for Lin Chuan, the Child of Destiny. This alone lived up to the title of a true great villain.

Faced with Li Xiaosa, who possessed the Clear Sword Heart, the Soul Devouring Pearl’s soul-damaging effect was once again rendered useless. Lin Chuan nearly got split in two by Li Xiaosa’s sword.

Though he ultimately won the match by virtue of being the Child of Destiny, he didn’t come out unscathed. His body was torn open by Li Xiaosa’s final strike, leaving a massive wound.

Fortunately, the Heavenly Dao Sect was well-stocked with spiritual medicine, allowing Lin Chuan to recover in a short time and gain the chance to compete in the final battle.

Qu Feixian’s match against Zhou Tai was equally thrilling. After all, Zhou Tai had previously defeated the Flying Immortal Sect’s Holy Son. In a way, this was a battle of revenge on behalf of the sect.

Zhou Tai didn’t underestimate Qu Feixian and immediately pushed his Indestructible Vajra Body to the limit. However, Qu Feixian’s Flying Immortal Intent far surpassed that of ordinary cultivators and greatly reduced the power needed to break through Zhou Tai’s defenses.

More importantly, the Flying Immortal Physique wasn’t lacking in speed either. Faced with an opponent who combined both speed and piercing power, Zhou Tai, despite his powerful defenses, could only endure blows until defeat.

“As expected, the final battle is the ultimate showdown between Qu Feixian and Lin Chuan,” Yun Xi said, swinging her little legs.

In the arena, Lin Chuan and Qu Feixian stood face to face, their auras surging and colliding. Though they hadn’t yet exchanged blows, the invisible clash of pressure was already stirring waves across the platform.

“So this is what the peak of the ten great sects looks like. Incredible—just their auras alone have become tangible,” an elder from one sect exclaimed in amazement.

“I’m still placing my bet on the Flying Immortal Physique. Someone born with such a body is not someone ordinary people can compete with.”

“The disciple from the Heavenly Dao Sect isn’t bad either. Despite lacking a special physique, he’s made it to the final and is now facing off against the Flying Immortal Physique. His future will be limitless!” Though Lin Chuan’s journey in the Ten Sects Grand Competition had been full of twists, he had still gained the respect of many sect elders.

“Qu Feixian, this time, I’ll reclaim all the humiliation you gave me—right here on this stage!” Lin Chuan declared without hesitation, summoning the Soul Devouring Pearl.

After being refined by him, the Soul Devouring Pearl had changed considerably. Coupled with the Child of Destiny’s fortune concealing it through time, none present—aside from Ling Yun and Yun Xi—recognized it as the infamous Soul Devouring Pearl from the past.

Seeing the orb in Lin Chuan’s hand, even Qu Feixian’s expression grew solemn. Though he didn’t recognize the artifact, he could sense the hair-raising aura emanating from it. Clearly, this was no ordinary weapon. He had to stay alert.

“Flying Immortal Seal!” Qu Feixian formed a seal with both hands. A heavy pressure instantly spread across the arena, making Lin Chuan feel as if a great weight had been placed on his body.

“Damn it, what is this aura?” Lin Chuan muttered as he felt the Soul Devouring Pearl tremble and his expression shifted.

The Flying Immortal Seal was a technique Qu Feixian had formed by gathering the essence of Flying Immortal Peak. It carried the power of heaven and earth and was highly effective against the Soul Devouring Pearl.

“Hiss… this sealing technique is no joke. It’s already brushing against the next cultivation realm!” A Southern Underworld Sect elder looked on with surprise.

For an Origin Spirit Realm cultivator to grasp power bordering on the next stage—this type of secret art was extremely rare, even among the ten great sects.

“Well, it’s the Flying Immortal Physique after all. Isn’t a bit of good luck expected?” The Flying Immortal Sect elder couldn’t help but reveal a proud smile.

Though he didn’t know where Qu Feixian had obtained this technique, since it ended up in his hands, it was proof of his fortune.

Back in the arena, the battle between Qu Feixian and Lin Chuan had officially begun. Right from the first move, both unleashed their full strength. There was no warming up—only explosive power. The intense bursts of Qi made the protective formations around the arena tremble uncontrollably.

Lin Chuan fought to redeem his past shame, while Qu Feixian wanted to show Ling Yun his growth. Neither side backed down—this was a true clash of titans.

“As expected, Lin Chuan really is strong. Despite the injuries from his battle with Li Xiaosa, the Heavenly Dao Sect’s spiritual medicine allowed him to recover—and even grow stronger than before,” Yun Xi commented.

“Indeed. If Qu Feixian didn’t have the Flying Immortal Seal, Lin Chuan might have really turned the tables,” Ling Yun agreed with a nod.

On stage, Lin Chuan’s expression turned grim. He hadn’t expected Qu Feixian’s Flying Immortal Seal to be this powerful—truly an all-in-one offensive and defensive technique. Offensively, each strike was like Mount Tai crashing down—hard to block. Defensively, it could guard the soul, rendering the Soul Devouring Pearl’s abilities completely ineffective. It was even more troublesome than dealing with Yu Peng and Li Xiaosa.

Qu Feixian also looked serious. While Lin Chuan’s movement technique couldn’t match Gu Han’s, it was equally mysterious. He always seemed to narrowly avoid the worst of the attacks through dodges or positional shifts. Moreover, Lin Chuan seemed to have hidden moves that could damage the soul. If not for the Flying Immortal Seal’s protection, he might have already been hit.

The most terrifying part was that Qu Feixian could sense Lin Chuan growing stronger mid-battle. If the fight dragged on, the outcome might become unpredictable.

“A prolonged fight won’t do—I need to end this quickly!” Qu Feixian made up his mind. He poured all his Qi into the Flying Immortal Seal and slammed it toward Lin Chuan.

Seeing the enormous seal fall toward him, Lin Chuan knew he couldn’t dodge this time. With a furious roar, he activated the Soul Devouring Pearl with all his might and charged head-on toward the descending seal.

A deafening explosion echoed across the arena. Violent Qi surged in all directions. The arena floor cracked and shattered under the immense power, and the storm of Qi slammed into the protective array, raising a cloud of dust that engulfed the entire platform.