novelraw Chapter 918 - 779: Killing Move
Chapter 918 - 779: Killing Move
The personnel trapped between the Qilin and Chongxing, those who were dizzy under the thunderous sound, Shi Chun passed by without missing a beat.
Kill!
As Shi Chun rushed through, he swung his blade and slashed, each slash bringing a rain of blood. Under the overwhelming mana, the rain of blood didn't directly fall to the ground but either vaporized or scattered wildly.
Without mana protection, an ordinary person wouldn't survive a breath here; they could be crushed to dust in an instant.
Kill!
Shi Chun brushed past people, swinging his blade left and right, causing torrents of blood to scatter around.
In an instant, another seven or eight people were cut down by the blade.
The central hubs of the five battle teams were all fixated on this scene. Previously, they thought Shi Chun was escaping, only to find him suddenly return and slaughter again.
Even in the eyes of Beiju Commander Lan She, the figures being cut down by Shi Chun weren't what mattered; his focus was only on where Shi Chun was heading, seemingly rushing toward his junior brother Chongxing, which made his heartstrings tighten.
That Shi Chun couldn't possibly be seeking death, right?
Moreover, judging from the unsteady appearance of the crowd, he was familiar; Chongxing's Thunder Sound Skill was likely in play. Yet Shi Chun seemed unaffected.
Besides, given the current situation, Shi Chun couldn't possibly be of the Human Immortal Realm cultivation. A Human Immortal would feel immense pressure on this battlefield stirred by nearly a thousand Earth Immortals, finding it tough even to dodge or maneuver, let alone come and go so freely.
Even if Shi Chun were using those Fifth-grade Magical Treasures he possesses, his speed would suffer greatly, which was why he gathered these elite helpers for his junior brother.
If his cultivation hadn't genuinely reached a certain realm, how could Shi Chun kill freely as he does now? How could he not have his heartstrings taut?
Now he worries he's merely a clear-minded observer, while his junior brother might be lost in the current; it seems even if he wanted to send a message now, it's an ill-timed moment.
Tian Ting Commander Manxi, fixated on the mirror image, muttered, "He seems to be heading for Chongxing..."
Mulan Jin, with a grim face, also had flickering eyes; he thought the same.
It now seems like he didn't abandon his daughter and flee.
Speaking of which, daring to play tricks on him, the Xuanji Token Master, does he still want to be in the Cultivation World?
The issue is, Mulan Jin, well experienced from years in the Cultivation World, couldn't discern what Shi Chun's intentions were with this running and killing return. His experience failed him in this analysis.
Yet, he believes Shi Chun's actions won't be aimless.
In the East Victory Central Hub, gazing at the lone figure in the mirror image charging back and forth, Wei Mo's expression turned complex. Facing such real, courageous defiance in weakness, the shame and anger in his eyes faded.
Gradually, there was admiration, admiring such fearless fierceness.
And gradually, there was regret. Earlier, he intended to nurture him, almost turning him into a powerful aide at his command but failed to rescue him from Life Prison. If not, this fierce general would be fighting for his East Victory Team by now.
"He charged back against the tide, truly a courageous and valiant!" Tao Zhi couldn't help but praise.
Wei Mo mumbled a reply, "Mulan Jin's sole purpose for pulling him from Life Prison was that the Beiju group might not hold Mulan Jin's daughter..."
By now, anyone who isn't foolish realized the intention behind Mulan Jin exposing Shi Chun's location; they saw Beiju's collateral involved his daughter.
Thus, the implication is simple: there's a high possibility Mulan Qingqing might be rescued by Shi Chun.
He didn't even know where his confidence in Shi Chun came from—it's purely instinct. Just like no one thought that rogue could rescue Li Hongjiu from being surrounded by several battle teams.
Admiration aside, intuition aside, it doesn't hinder his realistic decision. Coldly, he commanded, "Beiju mobilizes massively, willing to exploit Mulan Jin's daughter for something significant; whoever captures Shi Chun might gain an advantage, bring help as soon as possible, discreetly instruct Yan Zhili to rush to aid!"
"Yes." Tao Zhi accepted the command.
At this time, Chongxing had already rushed to Shi Chun, or Shi Chun had charged to him.
Just as they were about to face-off, junior brother Tie Anfeng's death was a lesson learned, and fine arcs flickered around Chongxing's body, fearing Shi Chun might use immobilization skills as a trick. Such caution was prudent.
Also guarding against Shi Chun using any Magical Treasures—dare show treasures before him, and lightning would strike instantly.
Shi Chun, knowing Thunder Sound Sect's divine skills, naturally recognized lightning's harm to Magical Treasures. He had ample experience with lightning's effect on Magical Treasures, which was why, despite facing siege, he didn't reveal the Boundless Banner for assistance.
Of course, he also knew Fifth-grade Magical Treasures didn't significantly affect those at the Earth Immortal Great Success Realm.
Dare not show treasures before him, and yet rush directly, Chongxing was unsure of his basis, thus cautiously guarding against his immobilization skill.
Conflict imminent, Chongxing increasingly disregarded the co-defenders, opening his mouth once more, trying the depths again, "Hey!"
His voice was like thunder striking the earth, again stunning nearby comrades into dizziness.
The lone rider approaching with a raised blade wasn't affected, having already leaped forward, lifting the blade to strike.
Surprised the opponent could break the Thunder Sound Divine Skills, Chongxing was suspicious. It was one thing if he could break it; how could it also not affect his mount at all? It was known that Thunder Sound naturally restrained worldly demonic influences, except those from the Dragon and Phoenix Clans like the Divine Clan.
Instinctively thinking this breaking method wasn't cultivation technique-related, Chongxing assumed there was another trick.
Seeing Thunder Sound Divine Skills was ineffective, he followed up with a palm strike, blasting forth wildly.
Shi Chun slashed out a blade of green qi through the air.
Boom!
The condensed palm power exploded out of nowhere; Chongxing immediately sensed something was wrong, as the lingering force of the strike couldn't hinder the opponent from charging forward.
In an instant, the two closed in; Chongxing flipped his hand, unleashing a dazzling beam of light. A brilliant bolt of lightning burst forth from his sleeve, striking Shi Chun's blade as he flipped and slashed back.
The scene Chongxing feared appeared.
The blade struck by lightning wasn't knocked flying, nor were people or horses overturned.
Before the mirror image, the crowd only saw that the lightning arc was pressed down by the slashing blade but its momentum remained unchanged, still fiercely slicing towards Chongxing. This scene amid the electric light was truly stunning.
Chongxing's reaction was swift; at least faster than Shi Chun's strike, even though he was the second to attack, as soon as the electric light vanished, he flipped his hand and caught the incoming blade in his grip.
With just one hand, he caught Shi Chun's full-force slash, halting the offensive, which demonstrates the disparity in cultivation.
"Earth Immortal Small Achievement..." Chongxing snickered as he gauged the depth of the strike, twisting his hand to fling Shi Chun off the mount, tossing him into the air, maneuvering to avoid the rushing Qilin A San, even managing to strike San with a palm.
San merely staggered, without being upended.
Chongxing felt a surprising sensation, realizing that through the air, there was no leverage advantage. The creature had endured a palm strike from his Earth Immortal Great Success Realm without showing any sign of descent — what kind of monster is this?
And there wasn't time to think any further, as Shi Chun, who had been flung up, unexpectedly didn't release the blade, and yet from afar aimed a palm strike at Chongxing.
This palm was his true killer move, Demon Dispel Hand!
After breakthrough to Earth Immortal Realm, the attack power of Demon Dispel Hand can erupt from afar, though not far currently, at most a distance of one and three-tenths of a yard.
This was the reason why, realizing the opponent's Thunder Sound Divine Skills couldn't affect him, he dared to return and charge at the opponent to kill, having seen a chance to win, whereas the opponent needed him captured alive.
Chongxing smirked sarcastically, having just withdrawn his palm from striking Qilin A San, soaring upward, returning Shi Chun's palm strike.
Boom, the palm power collided midair with the green qi Shi Chun unleashed, exploding remotely.
After the palm strike, intending to pull Shi Chun in with the long blade for capture, Chongxing's hand just after releasing the strike suddenly shook, feeling an endless reverse stream decomposing from his palm.
In shock, he urgently cast a spell to block it.
He realized he had fallen into a trap, wildly flinging the long blade with the other hand, trying to send Shi Chun flying away.
Yet Shi Chun held tightly onto the long blade.
Qilin A San stopped and turned, full of suspicion, not at Chongxing's prowess, but at Shi Chun's prowess, wondering how an expert capable of refining a world's creatures could only have such minor ability in slashing and fighting, seemingly somewhat inferior.
Previously considered reserved, now does not feel quite right?
Chongxing was already wide-eyed, barely able to throw Shi Chun away, so instead spun and flung Shi Chun along with the blade.
Yet he didn't know Shi Chun wore Cloud Stepping Boots, able to tread through the air as if on solid ground.
Having struck successfully, seeing the opponent eager to rid himself of him, Shi Chun knew Chongxing had been hit, and wouldn't allow the opponent any breathing room.
Once flung, he kicked off in mid-air, rebounding back, intending to slash again. However, the force of Chongxing's flinging caused his forward charge to become a return by gripping the blade.
The two reengaged, Shi Chun stomped twice, landing both kicks heavily on Chongxing's chest.
Before the mirror image, Lan She appeared shocked, witnessing Chongxing with bulging eyes and puffed cheeks; more bizarrely, a large bulge emerged and writhed behind Chongxing, as if something was trying to break free beneath his skin and clothing, evidently kicked by Shi Chun's two consecutive strikes.
Witnessing the sudden development, he wasn't the only one shocked; the five battle teams' central hubs were astounded, Mulan Jin's mouth slightly agape in amazement.
Chongxing wore a face of both anguish and wrath, grabbing Shi Chun's ankle, attempting to twist it; yet his internal breath was already in chaos, unable to maintain Floating Power, teetering precariously, far from being Shi Chun's match.
Shi Chun, having killed Tie Anfeng, wouldn't show restraint; as the opponent refused to release his ankle, he kicked out his other foot, sweeping Chongxing's face.
Bang!
With a resounding noise, those nearby could hear the sound of a neck vertebra cracking.
Even without hearing the sound, one could see the neck vertebra was broken, Chongxing's head had completely turned around, spitting blood from his mouth, finally releasing Shi Chun's leg.
Lan Shehu from Beiju Central Hub bellowed furiously, "How dare you!"
Shi Chun, retrieving his blade, swung in mid-air, pursuing Chongxing's flying body with a fierce slash.
There was nothing he wouldn't dare, especially as Shi Chun wasn't listening; just hearing another pu sound.
Blood rained in the air, body halved by the blade.
Shi Chun pursued Chongxing's tumbling body, slicing it decisively, without a shred of hesitation.
The process was formidable and fierce, a true desperate stance from start to finish, courageously engaging a master of Earth Immortal Great Success Realm in such close combat was inherently a desperate act.