Chapter 46: Under the Godslayer Crossbow, the Prodigy Fell!

“Buzz—”

A strange sound rang out — not from a bowstring vibrating, but from something else entirely.

The sound was faint, yet it struck like a heavy hammer upon everyone’s hearts.

Every person widened their eyes, staring fixedly at the bizarre device in Chu Feng’s hand — the one named “Godslayer No.1.”

It had fired!

Li Aotian, transformed into a streak of violet lightning carrying a world-destroying force, was already less than three zhang away from Chu Feng!

The savage grin on his face had already blossomed — he could almost see the image of Chu Feng being torn to shreds by his thunderous sword aura!

Yet, the arrow that should have pierced through all things never appeared.

From the firing port at the front of “Godslayer No.1,” what burst forth was not an arrow, but a… massive, black net, made from the hide of some unknown demonic beast!

“Poof!”

The net expanded midair in an instant — so fast that it defied imagination.

It grew larger against the wind, spreading in a blink into a web that covered an area of ten zhang in all directions!

On the mesh flickered faint blue light — clearly laced with a deadly poison.

Even worse, the web was coated with a sticky, transparent gel that exuded a putrid stench!

“Ascension Group’s ‘Absolute Control Series’ ultimate product — Heavenly Net!”

“Woven from millennium Spider Demon silk mixed with the mucus of a Deep Sea Beast, it features triple effects of ‘Spirit-Sealing,’ ‘Poison Tempering,’ and ‘High Adhesion!’”

“Once caught, even a celestial immortal cannot escape! Family members, are you still troubled by not being able to capture powerful opponents?”

“With one Heavenly Net, all your problems are solved!”

Chu Feng’s promotional-like narration once again echoed through the entire arena.

“What the hell is that thing?!”

Li Aotian’s pupils suddenly shrank.

He wanted to dodge — but it was already too late! His charge had been too fast, his momentum too fierce; he was like a foolish rabbit ramming itself headfirst into a spiderweb!

“Break!”

At the final moment, Li Aotian roared madly, trying to tear the web apart with his protective sword aura.

However, the violent thunder sword energy struck the net like a clay ox entering the sea — instantly weakened and dissolved by that eerie adhesive and the Spirit-Sealing effect.

Only a faint sizzling “zzlaa” was heard before it was completely extinguished.

The next instant, that foul-smelling net fell over him entirely, wrapping him tightly from head to toe!

“Splat.”

A crisp sound.

The once-proud and domineering first prodigy of the Inner Sect, Li Aotian, now resembled a dead fish dragged from muddy water — bound tightly into a dumpling by the net and slammed heavily to the ground.

The Raging Thunder Sword in his hand clattered a few steps away.

The whole arena fell silent — deathly silent.

Everyone was dumbfounded.

They had imagined countless endings — Chu Feng being slain in a single sword, Chu Feng’s narrow victory, Chu Feng seriously injured…

But none of them had ever dreamed of this kind of ending — so absurd, so comical, so utterly unreasonable!

“I… What did I just see? Senior Brother Li… was caught by a net?”

“What kind of treasure is that? It even blocked Senior Brother Li’s Thunder Sword Aura?”

“Treasure my ass! Didn’t you hear Chu Feng shouting? It’s called a product! An Ascension Group product!”

“Hahahaha… I can’t— I’m dying! This isn’t a duel anymore — is Chu Feng a fisherman or what?!”

After a brief silence, deafening laughter erupted from below the arena!

This laughter was louder, harsher, and more unrestrained than ever before.

If the previous smoke bombs, caltrops, and blinding talismans merely made people think Chu Feng’s fighting style was “dirty” or underhanded,

then this final Heavenly Net completely trampled Li Aotian’s so-called “prodigy’s pride” beneath Chu Feng’s feet — and even ground it hard with the heel!

You’re fast?

You’re strong?

Your swordsmanship reaches divine heights?

Useless!

One net — and you’re all wrapped up!

This was no longer a duel of spells or techniques.

It was a dimensionality reduction strike!

A kind of ruthless, reality-shattering suppression that transcended their understanding!

“Ahhh——!”

Inside the net, Li Aotian let out a beast-like roar of despair.

He struggled frantically, trying to break free using his spiritual power.

But the adhesive and sealing effects were too strong. His spiritual energy couldn’t circulate at all — the harder he struggled, the tighter the web drew.

Poisonous barbs pierced through his skin, and waves of numbness spread through his body.

Worse yet, the nauseating stench — a mix of rotting fish and decay — kept invading his nostrils, making him retch.

Humiliation!

An unspeakable, bone-deep humiliation!

He’d rather die — rather be pierced through the heart by Chu Feng’s sword — than be defeated in such a degrading way by someone he’d deemed worthless!

“Chu Feng… you… kill me! If you’ve got guts, kill me!”

Li Aotian shouted hoarsely with all his strength.

Chu Feng smiled, walking leisurely to his side. He crouched down and picked up the Raging Thunder Sword.

With the sword tip, he lightly tapped the cheek of Li Aotian wrapped in webbing.

“Kill you? Senior Brother Li, have you misunderstood something?”

Chu Feng’s smile, in Li Aotian’s eyes, was more terrifying than that of a demon.

“Our Ascension Group is a peace-loving enterprise that values user experience.”

“Our mission is to provide the highest quality service to our clients — not to engage in senseless killing.”

“You, Senior Brother Li Aotian, as the Chief Experience Officer of our ‘Ascension Group’s Full-Series Combat Support Products,’ have made an outstanding contribution to today’s perfect product launch conference.”

“As a token of appreciation, our group has decided to award you the title of ‘Lifetime Honorary Member,’ and tailor a brand-new position for you.”

Chu Feng stood up, scanning the audience. His voice, amplified by spiritual energy, reached every ear clearly.

“From today onward, Senior Brother Li Aotian shall serve as the Chief Negative Case Instructor of our Ascension Group’s Corporate Culture Training Department!”

“He will, through his own experience, teach every one of our family members what constitutes outdated individual heroism and what defines a failed business model!”

“He will become the most valuable intangible asset of our Group! Let us give our warmest applause to Lecturer Li Aotian, for delivering such a vivid and profound public lesson!”

“Clap clap clap clap—!”

Before Chu Feng’s words even faded, Zhang Daniu and the other Ascension Group members erupted into thunderous applause and cheers!

“Lecturer Li, you’re amazing!”

“Thank you for your wonderful case study, Lecturer Li!”

“Ura—!”

“Pfft—”

Inside the net, Li Aotian, upon hearing this, could no longer bear the heart-wrenching humiliation. His vision went dark — rage and shame surged within him, and he spewed out a mouthful of blood before completely passing out.

The prodigy had fallen.

Not slain by a sword — but destroyed by the human heart.