Unrivaled Soldier in the City

Chapter 427 427 Forbidden Techniques

It wasn't that Lin Kuang was unconcerned by the crisis; he had simply experienced this kind of danger so many times that he could maintain absolute inner calm. Only true calm could get him out of a crisis; agitation would only reveal more weaknesses.

Sensing the situation on both sides, the only logical option was to dodge. But Lin Kuang didn't. He chose the opposite: to attack. After all, the best defense is a good offense.

The next moment, True Qi surged within Lin Kuang's body. His waist sank as he met Chen Zhongrui's Mount Collapse with the very same move.

BANG.

The moment their shoulders collided, it was like two high-speed trains crashing into each other, and a deafening boom erupted.

When Chen Zhongrui saw Lin Kuang choose to attack, a cold smile touched his lips. In his eyes, Lin Kuang was already a dead man! Chen Zhongrui's strike appeared to be Mount Collapse, using a shouldering force. However, his Mount Collapse wasn't just about the shouldering force; it also contained a rolling force! His intent was to use the rolling force to pull Lin Kuang in, creating an opportunity for Liu Daotong to strike. As long as he pulled Lin Kuang in, his target's body would be immobilized for an instant. In that moment, Liu Daotong's sword could pierce his heart!

Of course, even if Lin Kuang chose to dodge, Chen Zhongrui still had ways to pull him in, and Liu Daotong's sword could still pierce Lin Kuang's heart. Therefore, no matter how one looked at it, Lin Kuang was doomed in Chen Zhongrui's eyes. The moment he executed Mount Collapse, Lin Kuang's death was already a foregone conclusion.

Witnessing this, Liu Daotong's killing intent surged. He was absolutely confident he could finish Lin Kuang with this one strike!

However, could Lin Kuang really be finished so easily? Perhaps someone could, but it certainly wouldn't be Liu Daotong and Chen Zhongrui.

The instant Lin Kuang's Mount Collapse collided with Chen Zhongrui's, he felt the rolling force hidden within the technique. Feeling that force, Lin Kuang instantly understood Chen Zhongrui's intention. So, he didn't resist. He was waiting for the right moment.

Just then, Liu Daotong's Seven Stars Sword closed in, less than a foot from Lin Kuang's heart. It would pierce his heart in a split second. A smile even appeared on the faces of both Liu Daotong and Chen Zhongrui.

But, at that very moment, the situation changed abruptly!

A terrifying power erupted from Lin Kuang's body. That power was also a rolling force; after all, Lin Kuang knew Tai Chi as well. When his rolling force burst forth, Chen Zhongrui's body was suddenly pulled toward him. And in that same instant, Liu Daotong's Seven Stars Sword arrived.

This turn of events was completely unexpected. Neither Chen Zhongrui nor Liu Daotong had ever anticipated such a thing could happen.

Chen Zhongrui now occupied the very spot Lin Kuang had just been in, and Liu Daotong's Seven Stars Sword was less than an inch from his back! In a flash, Liu Daotong exerted all his strength, trying to stop his Seven Stars Sword. But he was moving too fast, and the reversal had happened too suddenly. He had no time to prepare. It was like a car speeding down a highway at 120 kilometers per hour when someone suddenly appears two meters ahead. Could the car possibly stop? It was completely impossible. At that distance, even swerving was out of the question; it was too close, too sudden.

Helpless, Liu Daotong closed his eyes as his Seven Stars Sword plunged directly through Chen Zhongrui's heart.

Lin Kuang had anticipated this outcome; it was his plan all along. Otherwise, how could Chen Zhongrui's rolling force have possibly entangled him?

Chen Zhongrui stared blankly as blood dripped from the corner of his mouth. He couldn't believe he had been killed by his old friend. While it was undoubtedly Lin Kuang who had orchestrated everything, Chen Zhongrui still couldn't fathom that he, the dignified Third Master of the Chen Family, would die just like this.

Liu Daotong had foreseen this outcome the very instant it began to unfold. But when Chen Zhongrui truly died by his hand, Liu Daotong still found it impossible to accept.

"Brother Chen, I'm sorry," Liu Daotong said, his voice filled with profound sadness. The next moment, the killing intent in his eyes became incredibly fierce. "Lin Kuang, I swear I will kill you!"

As he spoke, Liu Daotong pulled the Seven Stars Sword from Chen Zhongrui's body. Then, gripping the sword hilt with both hands, he aimed for Lin Kuang's head and chopped down mercilessly.

At the sight of this, Lin Kuang shifted sideways, swiftly dodging the strike.

"The two of you couldn't kill me together. What makes you think you can do it alone?" Lin Kuang asked calmly, standing opposite Liu Daotong. "Do you really believe you can?"

Hearing Lin Kuang's calm tone, Liu Daotong's expression shifted, and an unnatural look appeared in his eyes. Truthfully, Liu Daotong didn't think he could kill Lin Kuang. But with the situation pushed to this point, he had to make a move. Only by fighting could there be a glimmer of hope for survival. Moreover, Lin Kuang had killed his disciple and caused the death of his old friend. For both their sakes, Liu Daotong had to get revenge. He had to eliminate Lin Kuang.

If Lin Kuang doesn't die, then we'll both perish together!

"I admit I'm not certain I can kill you," Liu Daotong said, his voice grim, "but I'll make sure you don't have an easy time either!"

With those words, he took a deep breath, and his power surged once again. However, Liu Daotong's body quickly withered, for he had used the forbidden technique, Blood Sacrifice! In truth, given his power, Liu Daotong's Blood Sacrifice Art should have been controllable. As long as he didn't burn all his Essence Blood at once, he would have had a chance to survive. Yet, at that moment, Liu Daotong was resolved to die. He was determined to kill Lin Kuang, which was why he burned all the Essence Blood in his body in an instant, in exchange for immense power to avenge his disciple and his good friend, Chen Zhongrui.

Sensing the surge in Liu Daotong's power, Lin Kuang's expression grew solemn. But he remained unafraid, his eyes filled with fighting spirit. The True Qi inside his body surged rapidly, his already formidable power growing even stronger.

"Liu Daotong, even with your forbidden technique, you are still doomed!" Lin Kuang said with an icy tone.

In the next moment, Lin Kuang dashed out like lightning, bringing Nameless down in a powerful chop aimed at Liu Daotong's head. Unafraid, Liu Daotong raised the Seven Stars Sword above his head. Blood-red True Qi flowed along the blade as he directly blocked the attack.

CLANG.

A piercing metallic screech rang out. A notch instantly appeared on Liu Daotong's Seven Stars Sword, a clear testament to the sharpness of Nameless.