Chapter 7409
I Also Have Pills
"I have cultivated for over sixty years. If I cannot even defeat a frog in a well like you from the mortal world, wouldn't I become a laughingstock to the world!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he pointed his fingers like a knife and slashed through the air!
A condensed, almost tangible, pale blue energy blade burst forth from the sky, three feet long, its cold light gleaming. A sharp, piercing whistle that tore through the air resounded throughout the entire arena, carrying a chilling aura that could cut through anything, and it slashed straight at Lin Zhenghao's face!
With the qi firmly locked on, Lin Zhenghao's entire escape route was blocked, leaving him with no way to avoid it!
A resolute and solemn look flashed in Lin Zhenghao's eyes.
Facing a top expert of this level, a desperate situation might be the opportunity for a breakthrough! And at this moment, the only thing that can contend with this old man is the Azure Dragon Force that he learned from Xiao Chen!
In a flash, Lin Zhenghao made his decision. He held nothing back, frantically squeezing out the last of his true energy from his dantian and concentrating it on the black longsword in his hand!
"Om...!"
A scorching, domineering, and violent power suddenly erupted from the longsword! The blade was instantly covered by a layer of light golden, fine dragon scale light and shadow, and a deep dragon roar could be faintly heard emanating from his blood and bones, shaking people's souls!
"Azure Dragon... Break!"
With a low shout, Lin Zhenghao thrust out his sword!
A golden sword aura, solid as a tangible object and with a ferocious dragon head, burst forth from the sword with earth-shattering power, growing to over ten feet long in the wind!
Wherever the sword energy passed, the air twisted violently, emitting a deafening roar. The dissipated energy plowed deep furrows into the stone slabs on the ground, scattering gravel everywhere!
At the edge of the banquet hall, the sturdy wooden tables and chairs could not withstand this domineering pressure and shattered with a "crack," sending wood chips flying everywhere!
A fierce glint flashed in the blood-clad man's eyes. Instead of retreating, he intensified his efforts, and the light of his pale blue energy blade suddenly surged, accompanied by a hissing sound as it slashed fiercely at the golden sword energy!
"Sizzle...!!"
A piercing tearing sound instantly resounded throughout the entire venue!
The golden sword energy was actually cleaved in two by the pale blue energy blade!
However, although the sword energy was broken, the incomparably violent dragon-shaped energy contained within it did not completely dissipate. Like a ferocious beast breaking free from its restraints, its remaining momentum did not diminish, and it crashed heavily into the blood-clothed man's protective aura!
"puff……!"
The man in blood trembled violently, his face turned pale instantly, and he spat out a stream of scarlet blood! He staggered and flew backward several feet, the ground beneath his feet exploding with a spiderweb-like crack, sending debris flying everywhere!
If it weren't for his profound skill, which allowed him to maintain his balance, he would probably have already fallen in a sorry state!
Upon seeing this scene, Lu Wenhou, who was lying on the verge of death amidst the rubble, suddenly narrowed his pupils to their maximum, his eyes filled with indescribable horror and despair!
He stared intently at the tall figure in the arena, as if he were seeing not a person, but a demon god descending from the deepest abyss!
The gap between him and Xiao Chen... was it as vast as an insurmountable chasm, seemingly insurmountable?!
He had thought that by becoming a disciple of his master and receiving the secret techniques of Zhongnan Mountain, he could one day reach the pinnacle of martial arts in the Dragon Kingdom! But this Xiao Chen before him... even a subordinate could send his master flying, coughing up blood. What chance did he have?!
Thinking of this, Lu Wenhou was overcome with anger and grief. He felt a sweet taste in his throat and spat out another mouthful of blood. His breath weakened instantly, and even his consciousness began to blur.
Not only him, but the entire Qiyun Manor, including Jiang Xueren and Su Yu who were hidden in the crowd, all had their eyes fixed on Lin Zhenghao, and then turned to Xiao Chen in unison!
The entire room was deathly silent; you could hear a pin drop. The only sounds were the heavy breathing and the uncontrollable pounding of everyone's hearts.
This "devil" Xiao Chen... is he really that terrifying?!
Lin Zhenghao was clearly a cripple before, yet after being taken in by Xiao Chen for just over a month, he has gained such heaven-defying strength! The power of a single sword strike actually sent that unfathomable Zhongnan Venerable flying backward, coughing up blood?!
This is absolutely mind-blowing!
When did such a heaven-defying prodigy emerge in the martial arts world of China?!
Many of the guests who had previously fawned over the Lü family were now ashen-faced, their backs tingling with cold sweat.
The consequences of choosing the wrong side... are something they probably can't afford!
Amidst this extreme shock and deathly silence...
"Cough...cough cough..." The man in blood slowly wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. When he raised his head, there was no anger on his face. Instead, he let out a low and strange laugh.
"Hehe... Hahahaha!"
The laughter grew louder and louder, carrying a chilling madness!
The look in his eyes as he looked at Xiao Chen changed completely from the initial cold killing intent to an undisguised burning desire and greed, as if he had seen some rare treasure!
"If I'm not mistaken... this is definitely not the martial arts of the secular world!"
The man in blood-red clothes stared intently at the longsword in Lin Zhenghao's hand, a startling light flashing in his cloudy old eyes. His voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement, "This is... a top-tier combat technique that can only be passed down from the depths of the Holy Land!"
He paused, his gaze sweeping over Xiao Chen, his greed undisguised: "Although I don't know where you obtained such a secret technique... but that's not important!"
The man in blood-stained clothes stepped forward, and with each step, the ground trembled slightly.
Although his breathing was slightly disordered due to taking a direct hit from the sword, his terrifying pressure, as deep as an abyss, rose again, even stronger than before! The air around him was distorted, forming visible ripples of air.
"Because soon, it will be mine!"
The man in blood-red robes grinned savagely, his voice icy and chilling: "Moreover, with your strength, forcibly activating such a heaven-defying battle technique has already left your dantian completely empty. You're at your last gasp! You're exhausted!"
"Now... your death is imminent!"
Lin Zhenghao's heart sank, and his expression grew increasingly grave. The other party's insight was truly sharp; they had seen through his true intentions at a glance!
Although the Azure Dragon Strike is powerful, its consumption of true essence is terrifyingly high.
He thought that this all-out attack would be enough to severely injure or even kill the opponent, but he did not expect that the man in blood clothes had such a profound foundation. He only suffered some internal injuries after taking the sword head-on, and his foundation was not even shaken!
This is a huge problem!
"You ant, let's see how you struggle now!"
Without another word, the man in blood-red clothes blazed with murderous intent. With a swift movement, he left only a blurry afterimage behind him as his true form appeared like a ghost beside Lin Zhenghao!
He clenched his right fist, without any fancy moves, yet gathered all his powerful true energy, and punched towards Lin Zhenghao's temple! The fist whistled, faintly emitting the sound of wind and thunder, and the force seemed to explode the air, determined to smash Lin Zhenghao's head to pieces with one punch!
"Lin Zhenghao, the pills!"
At the critical moment, Xiao Chen's voice suddenly rang out, and a bright red pill flew through the air!
Lin Zhenghao reacted quickly, instinctively reaching out to catch it and stuffing it into his mouth without thinking.
The pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth, and a pure and violent warm current swept through his limbs and bones in an instant. Not only did it replenish his depleted true essence in a flash, but it even showed faint signs of breaking through his bottleneck, making his strength even three points stronger than in his prime! (End of this chapter)