Free Web NovelChapter 296: Chapter 157: Godslaying Ghost Thorn, Divine Might Unmatched
Having obtained the Exorcism Book, Chen Ping slightly sensed it and could vaguely perceive a vast and peculiar spiritual energy within. Knowing this was a treasure, he decided not to rush into studying it, and tucked it snugly into his chest pouch.
It’s truly useful.
By using the book’s ability to seal heaven and earth’s spiritual energy, one could strike down extraordinary means. Even against a Grandmaster, I might stand a chance.
However, someone who has reached the Grandmaster level is unlikely to be completely unguarded, allowing someone to approach so closely and trigger the miraculous effects of this book.
It’s said that when one reaches the Grandmaster Realm, they go from Heaven-Human Sensing to Unity of Heaven and Man. In such a state, they can merge with heaven and earth within a certain space, making ordinary means unable to harm them.
Nonetheless, this book remains an invaluable treasure.
Of course, breaking through this surprise attack’s great tribulation and obtaining the tribulation and fortune is an even better gain.
In his mind, the Spring and Autumn Silkworm remained silent, and the tribulation from the deaths of the Pei family’s uncle and nephew hadn’t registered yet. Thus, Chen Ping knew this ordeal wasn’t over.
His gaze swept over the ruins of the Primordial Martial Arts Hall, seeing corpses everywhere. His eyes slightly flickered, and he ordered:
"Clean up the martial hall. If any of the attackers are still alive, no need to report, just finish them off."
With the order given, dozens of people dashed out from the street corner. These were the Primordial Martial Arts Hall disciples who had initially withdrawn through the tunnels.
Approaching dusk, they were still in the martial hall...
When they caught wind that the Brocade Guard and the Pei family were about to make their move, they quickly exited the Primordial Martial Arts Hall along with Han Wushang and others.
They set up an empty city strategy and then ignited the place from afar.
These people emerged, saying little, merely exchanging a reverent glance at Chen Ping before rushing into the flames. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ
"What a ruthless boy, resolving to annihilate completely."
From the center of the fire, a sharp whistle rang out.
Two figures soared simultaneously with a swoosh.
Swirling up a fierce wind, they swept past the surrounding disciples.
One headed south, the other north.
The one heading south wore black clothing and a red cloak, his chest sunken, and his face pale like a ghost.
His hands were twisted unnaturally, clearly broken.
It was none other than Liang Qi, the Right Deputy Commander of the Brocade Guard.
This person certainly deserved his Earth List nineteenth rank, extremely tenacious in life force. Despite being injured to such an extent by the countershock, he still held onto a breath of True Qi.
Previously he had lain on the ground pretending to be dead, but now he couldn’t maintain the facade any longer. He rose into the air, leaping twice, and in over twenty yards, he dashed into the distance of Southern Street...
He seemed about to vanish into the darkness.
The other person who jumped out from the ruins looked even more miserable than him.
His skin had been shattered and exploded by the fiery wave; at this moment, pieces of skin were falling off, leaving many parts of his body as just a skeletal frame, and his face was a bloody mess.
But from the remnants of clothing hanging from his waist, it was clear that this was White Crow from the Thousand Bone Forest.
Though appearing most pitiful, Chen Ping only needed one glance to know he was not as severely injured as he seemed.
He had witnessed the Black Soul burning away all its flesh, transforming into a skeleton to attack before.
Since White Crow also hailed from the Thousand Bone Forest, he undoubtedly knew such methods.
His life force was even more formidable than Liang Qi’s.
However, the direction in which White Crow fled was guarded by Han Wushang, Sima Rou, and several others, making escape impossible.
But Liang Qi, intentionally or not, seemed to immediately recognize an escape route towards the southern end of the street, where no expert barred the way.
As long as he got out of sight, he could escape scot-free.
"He won’t escape."
Chen Ping gently stepped forward, and with a loud rumble the ground formed a large pit...
His whole body shot forward like an arrow from a bowstring, skimming the earth toward the south, surpassing Liang Qi’s speed by a good margin, chasing rapidly, leaving numerous afterimages behind.
When it came to lightweight skill, when the Seven Stars Step was trained to perfection, he found no one could surpass his movement speed.
Especially in flat areas with few obstacles.
It wasn’t that he was desperate to wipe out every last one, but the Brocade Guard’s relentless pursuit was like being harried by maggots, sticking to him without letting go.
Although Chen Ping had somewhat guessed at certain secrets, the specifics were still unclear to him.
Why did the "True Dragon Blood" appear on him? How did it merge into his bones and blood?
What was the role of the Longevity Sword, and what was the current situation of Fairy Fubo? Could she still be on the run from the Brocade Guard, or had she escaped danger?
The fall of the Great Li Dynasty was imminent, with forces having even struck their core yet they still dispatched large forces to chase a treasure, clashing deeply with one of the Three Immortal Islands, Fubo Island. What was behind this mystery?
These matters, even without much thought, undoubtedly had deeper implications.
And they were related to his own origins.
He really wanted to capture this high-ranking Brocade Guard officer and interrogate him thoroughly.
Otherwise, there would be one wave following another, seemingly endless.
Though not overly afraid of their attacks now, their frequent onslaughts were extremely irritating.
In just a few breaths, Chen Ping had pursued closely enough to connect heads and tails with Liang Qi, sword intent rising, tightly locking onto him.
Taking a deep breath, he drew strength for a horizontal slash.
The sword wave swept across the ground. Though his body hadn’t reached yet, a sharp thread of Qi had already slashed towards Liang Qi from behind.
"Chen Ping, as long as you don’t kill me, I, Liang, will tell you a shocking secret that will greatly benefit you."
