Free Web NovelChapter 1158: Chapter 1157: Prison King’s Blade Technique
"It’s you, boy, you dare to show up?"
Marquis Guiming was momentarily surprised at the sight of Ling Chen but then a sinister expression crept over his face.
Even killing Gu Wuqing, Leng Qianshang, and the disciples of Lingyue Island wouldn’t ease the hatred in his heart; only by killing Ling Chen could he completely vent his pent-up anger.
And here Ling Chen was, delivering himself into his hands.
"Why wouldn’t I dare?"
Ling Chen remained unfazed, "I must say, you two are quite lucky to have survived without being swallowed by that monster."
"Hmm? Where’s Yuwen Lin? It’s unusual that he’s not with you."
"How dare you mention Brother Yuwen!"
Wei Renjie’s face suddenly turned sullen, "If it weren’t for you, Brother Yuwen Lin wouldn’t have been... It’s all because of you, boy!"
"Because of me?"
A mocking smile appeared on Ling Chen’s face, "Yuwen Lin lacked the strength yet tried to chase me, only to get killed by that monster, what does it have to do with me?"
"Exactly, since when did the people of Desolate Fire City become so unreasonable? Marquis Guiming, you disgrace the title of the Twelve Divine Marquises with such vile actions."
After hearing Ling Chen’s explanation, Zhou Qingqing also shouted coquettishly at the people of Desolate Fire City.
"Hmph, since when does this Marquis need your guidance? Ling Chen, although Brother Yuwen wasn’t killed by your hands, you are still the reason for his death. Today, I’ll start by killing you, avenging Brother Yuwen."
A fierce light flashed in Marquis Guiming’s eyes, and the long knife in his hand turned into a flash of flame, moving at an astonishing speed, as if ignoring space, instantly closing the distance between its blade and Ling Chen, arriving right in front of Ling Chen.
"Ling Chen, be careful!"
Lin Wan couldn’t help but cry out. Just now, Gu Wuqing and Leng Qianshang had been defeated by Marquis Guiming in the same manner. The opponent’s blade technique was too fierce, beyond what ordinary people could resist.
"Foolish child, how dare you act so recklessly in front of Senior Brother Zhang. This time, you’re doomed!"
Wei Renjie clenched his fists, eyes burning with hatred. Previously, Marquis Guiming had been arrogant, allowing Ling Chen three moves, only to lose face and let Ling Chen escape. This time, having learned his lesson, Marquis Guiming was clearly going all out, how could Ling Chen possibly survive?
However, Ling Chen himself didn’t move an inch, until the blade light was about to reach him; then his eyes flickered, and with a "clang," the Red Sky Sword at his waist automatically unsheathed, caught in Ling Chen’s grip. In a very simple blocking maneuver, he held the Red Sky Sword out.
"This kid, how dare he act so arrogant?!"
Gu Wuqing frowned. How could Ling Chen possibly counter Marquis Guiming’s assault with such a casual sword move?
Clang!
In the blink of an eye, Marquis Guiming’s blade light collided with Ling Chen’s Red Sky Sword, and brilliant sparks burst forth.
Chichichichi!
The sword and blade intertwined fiercely, with sparks flying incessantly, but neither the blade in Marquis Guiming’s hand nor the sword in Ling Chen’s hand advanced even a bit, remaining motionless and stuck in place.
Although Marquis Guiming’s blade light was fierce, it was completely deflected by Ling Chen. It was as if giant waves were crashing against Ling Chen, who stood firm, unimpressed.
"How could this be?"
An incredulous look appeared on Marquis Guiming’s face. With his power, he couldn’t budge even this mere Ling Chen an inch, even though Gu Wuqing and Leng Qianshang would have been slashed away without any suspense.
"He actually blocked it?"
Zhou Qingqing and the others watched in surprise. The scene of Gu Wuqing and Leng Qianshang being struck down by Marquis Guiming’s blade was still fresh in their minds, yet now Ling Chen was able to stave off Marquis Guiming’s knife?
Could it be that Ling Chen’s strength was actually superior to Gu Wuqing and Leng Qianshang, these two Heavenly Pride level young prodigies?
Perhaps even significantly stronger.
"Senior Brother Zhang, the same mistake must not be repeated a second time! Do not delay any longer, use all your strength to kill this boy swiftly!"
Wei Renjie’s eyes were cold as he shouted harshly.
"So, Marquis Guiming wasn’t using his full strength?"
Leng Qianshang’s pupils slightly contracted, then loosened. Otherwise, how could Ling Chen have blocked Marquis Guiming’s attack unharmed?
However, in this moment, Marquis Guiming felt somewhat embarrassed. He had indeed used full strength in the previous strike. He was perfectly aware that it wasn’t because he held back; it was that this boy in front of him genuinely had the strength to contend with him!
"No, last time we fought, this boy wasn’t this strong."
A realization dawned upon Marquis Guiming, whose visage turned a shade darker, not expecting that Ling Chen’s strength had improved so dramatically in just a few days!
With a "swish," Marquis Guiming suddenly exerted force, separating from Ling Chen by more than ten meters. His right arm, suffused with True Qi, poured into the long knife in his hand. An extreme, violent aura of destruction suddenly spread from the blade.
On that long knife, the black flames began to flow rapidly, dyeing the entire blade black.
His black hair dancing wildly, Marquis Guiming’s eyes seemed to have absorbed that black destructive air, like a demon.
"It’s the Prison King’s Blade Technique!"
Wei Renjie’s eyes lit up with a trace of delight, "Once the Prison King’s Blade Technique is performed, it heralds the onset of purgatory for the opponent. Senior Brother Zhang has finally gone all out."
The Prison King’s Blade Technique was Marquis Guiming’s strongest blade technique, requiring highly demanding conditions to master.
Rumor has it that Marquis Guiming isolated himself in a Purgatory-like environment for three full years to finally master this blade technique.
To his knowledge, Marquis Guiming only used this Prison King’s Blade Technique against formidable adversaries, and he couldn’t fathom why today he made an exception for Ling Chen.
Presumably, it was because of an intense loathing for the boy.
Whoosh!
Carrying an aura of total annihilation, Marquis Guiming swung his blade. His blade intent turned the void around him black. As he swung the blade, heaven and earth seemed to lose color, with a swathe of black clouds looming above, madly bearing down on Ling Chen.
Crack, crack!
The ground surrounding Ling Chen began to crack inch by inch, spreading beneath the feet of the Lingyue Island crowd, the entire ground unable to bear such pressure, ravaged into fragments by this mighty blade pressure.
"This is terrifying, is this the true strength of Marquis Guiming?"
Gu Wuqing and Leng Qianshang felt a chill run down their spines, utterly surprised at the grandeur of Marquis Guiming’s power, surpassing their expectations. If only he had used this Prison King’s Blade Technique against them earlier, their defeat would have been even more severe.
