Chapter 7411
Reversal
In their view, Lin Zhenghao had already lost, and Xiao Chen was isolated and helpless. Faced with such a terrifying existence as the Blood-Clad Man, he had no choice but to kneel down and beg for mercy.
Many people were even prepared to see Xiao Chen grovel... No matter how arrogant a genius is, he has to bow down in the face of absolute strength.
However, the scene they envisioned did not appear.
Xiao Chen didn't even glance at the man in blood, turning directly to Lin Zhenghao, who was lying on the ground, barely breathing. With a flick of his finger, a pure white healing pill appeared in his palm, which he then precisely fed into Lin Zhenghao's mouth.
Immediately afterwards, several silver needles flew out like shooting stars, quickly, accurately, and ruthlessly piercing into Lin Zhenghao's vital acupoints. As the silver light flashed, Lin Zhenghao's rapid breathing gradually calmed down, and his unfocused eyes regained some clarity.
"You'll survive when you're in a life-or-death situation. This battle is an opportunity for you." Xiao Chen's voice softened, and he gently patted Lin Zhenghao's shoulder. "Stay here and focus on recuperating. What happens next is none of your concern."
After doing all this, Xiao Chen slowly turned around, the Reverse Scale Sword already in his hand. The cold blade reflected the chilling killing intent burning in his eyes, an intent like hellfire that incinerated everything and caused the surrounding temperature to drop several degrees!
"Make me kneel?" Xiao Chen's lips curled into an extremely sarcastic smile, each word spoken with force and conviction:
"You...don't deserve it!"
Before he finished speaking, Xiao Chen's figure had already transformed into a black lightning bolt, shooting out like an arrow released from a bow!
The Reverse Scale Sword tore through the air, emitting a deafening howl that ripped through eardrums. The blade drew a cold, bone-chilling arc in the night sky, aiming straight for the blood-clad man's throat. It was incredibly fast and extremely ruthless!
A look of surprise flashed across the blood-clad man's eyes, clearly not expecting Xiao Chen to be able to launch such a fierce counterattack under these circumstances!
But he was, after all, an old monster who had lived for nearly a hundred years. He remained calm in the face of danger, and with a casual flick of his ice crystal short sword, he blocked all of Xiao Chen's attack angles.
"clang……!!"
The sound of metal clashing was deafening, and the sound waves spread outwards like a real shockwave!
However, the next moment, a scene that left everyone speechless suddenly occurred!
"Crack!"
A crisp cracking sound pierced the noise! The ice crystal short sword in the blood-clad man's hand, which was clearly no ordinary weapon, broke in two! The broken blade flew out and embedded itself heavily in the ground some distance away, the blade still trembling slightly!
Even more terrifying was that the momentum of Xiao Chen's Reverse Scale Sword had not yet dissipated, and the tip of the sword narrowly grazed the gray robe on the chest of the blood-clad man!
"Hey!"
The sound of tearing fabric was clearly audible! A thin line of blood instantly appeared on the chest of the man in blood. Although it was not deep, blood slowly seeped out, staining the gray robe red!
Dead!
The entire venue was deathly silent!
Everyone stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief! How could a young man in his early twenties possibly sever the blood-clad man's divine weapon with a single sword strike? And even injure this unfathomable Venerable Zhongnan?!
Is this fucking a dream?!
Those who previously thought Xiao Chen was doomed were now utterly astonished, their hearts pounding wildly... The battle had been reversed in an instant!
The man in blood staggered back three steps, the blue bricks beneath his feet shattering, his heart filled with shock and rage! Xiao Chen's swordsmanship was unpredictable and ever-changing, his sword momentum continuous, like waves upon waves, which made him momentarily flustered and completely suppressed!
"This young man's true energy is far more refined than that of ordinary martial artists, and his swordsmanship carries the unique rhythm of the sacred land..."
A thought suddenly flashed through the blood-clad man's mind, and his expression grew even more solemn. "He is definitely not a country bumpkin; he must be from some holy land! And his identity is absolutely extraordinary!"
We can't delay any longer! We must finish this quickly!
The blood-clad man's eyes flashed with ferocity. Ignoring his own safety, he suddenly stretched out his left hand, his true energy surging between his five fingers, transforming into a pale blue ghost claw that seemed to solidify. With a whistling sound, it fiercely grabbed at the swiftly thrusting Reverse Scale Sword! He actually wanted to use his physical body to confront the divine weapon head-on!
"puff!"
Even with the protection of his powerful true energy, the sharpness of the Reverse Scale Sword still exceeded his expectations! The sword blade instantly pierced through the pale blue ghost claw, leaving a deep, bone-revealing wound in his palm, dripping with blood, causing him to grimace in pain!
"You little beast! You're asking for it!!"
The excruciating pain ignited the blood-clad man's fury. Enraged, he completely disregarded the injury in his palm, gathering all the remaining true energy in his right hand and slamming a punch fiercely towards Xiao Chen's face! This was a fight to the death, a mutually destructive tactic!
"Bang……!!!"
Fist and sword clashed fiercely once again, and a deafening explosion rang out!
A violent shockwave swept across the entire area like a hurricane, knocking both of them back! Xiao Chen and the man in blood-stained clothes each staggered back five steps, leaving five deep furrows in the ground beneath their feet, before they could barely regain their footing!
Smoke and dust filled the air, and a fierce wind howled. The entire Qiyun Manor fell into an eerie silence, with only the heavy breathing of the two people and the suppressed heartbeats of the guests in the distance.
Xiao Chen looked at the man in blood with indifferent eyes, silently commenting to himself:
"Suppressing seventy percent of his cultivation level, this old guy can still fight me to this extent. He's quite capable. Looking at the Heavenly Ranking, he should be able to rank in the top ten. Although he's not as good as the Extreme Yin Ancestor, he can still be considered a top expert in his own right."
He spoke slowly, his tone full of sarcasm: "With such mediocre skills, you dare to call yourself the Venerable of Zhongnan? You've utterly disgraced Zhongnan Mountain!"
"What the hell are you pretending for! Go to hell!!"
Amidst the smoke and dust, a furious roar erupted from the man in blood-red robes! He was thoroughly enraged by Xiao Chen's mockery, and his aura surged once more, becoming even more violent than before!
The next second, his figure moved like lightning, unleashing a storm of killing intent as he pounced once more!
This time, he clasped his hands together, and between his palms, a highly condensed pale blue energy radiating destructive energy rapidly spun and compressed, instantly condensing into an energy spike only an inch long, yet making everyone's soul tremble!
This is his trump card, containing a trace of the power to destroy heaven and earth. If this strike hits, the person will surely be annihilated, soul and body destroyed!
Fast! Ruthless! Decisive!
The energy spikes locked onto Xiao Chen, their energy binding him tightly, leaving him no way to escape!
Just at this critical moment, a slender figure suddenly rushed out from the side, and without hesitation spread her arms, using her frail body to shield Xiao Chen!
It's Zhou Keying!
"No!" Zhou Keying's face was deathly pale, but her eyes were resolute as she stared intently at the man in blood. Her voice was trembling with tears, yet unusually firm. "If you want to kill him, kill me first!"
"Nonsense!"
Xiao Chen's heart tightened, and his tone carried a hint of barely perceptible panic.
He wasn't moved, but rather helpless… He had already entrusted his life to Jiang Meng and didn't deserve this heavy burden of love. But if Zhou Keying died because of him, he would never be able to shake off this guilt! (End of Chapter)