Free Web NovelChapter 1665: Chapter 1662: Strangulation Strikes!
Long Ming was startled when Li Chen struck with three eighth-level Great Evils.
If he had known beforehand how formidable Li Chen would be, he would never have actively made him an enemy.
Unfortunately, it’s too late for regrets now.
The bow is drawn and the arrow must fly!
Long Ming signaled to the Python Dragon to deal with the Red Tiger, Taotie, and Jiao Long, while he continued his fierce assault on Li Chen to rescue the Great Elder.
The Python Dragon glanced at the Red Tiger and Taotie without much reaction, even a hint of disdain flickered in his scarlet beast eyes.
Among the Demon Beasts, the True Dragon is one of the most noble races.
Though the Python Dragon is not a purebred dragon, some Dragon Clan blood flows in his veins.
Therefore, he harbors a natural air of superiority when facing other demon beasts.
However, when his beast eyes swept to the Jiao Long, that disdainful look instantly vanished.
Instead, he was filled with surprise!
He never expected to encounter a compatriot here.
Moreover, judging by the looks, the other seemed to be a Python Dragon too.
The Python Dragon was thrilled, trying to communicate with the Jiao Long in Dragon Language.
However, despite his lengthy, garbled speech, the Jiao Long understood nothing.
The Jiao Long simply couldn’t comprehend such an ancient and obscure Dragon Language.
Unaware of this, the Python Dragon assumed it was deliberate.
Thus, already short-tempered, he was thoroughly infuriated.
The Python Dragon suddenly opened his gaping bloody mouth, revealing teeth thousands of times sharper than swords, gleaming coldly, chilling the heart.
Just as he prepared to teach the Jiao Long a lesson, the Red Tiger and Taotie lunged from both sides like lightning.
The Jiao Long, unwilling to be outdone, unleashed the power of different elements from each of his five claws one after another, like raindrops, targeting the Python Dragon.
Though the Jiao Long’s attacks struggled to break the scale armor defense of the adult Python Dragon, a Ninth-level Great Calamity, they still posed considerable trouble.
However, for the trio of Red Tiger, Taotie, and Jiao Long to contend against an adult Python Dragon, one tier higher than them, was by no means an easy feat.
As such, they found themselves temporarily locked in a stalemate.
For the time being, neither could overcome the other!
Meanwhile, Long Ming launched his fiercest assault on Li Chen.
He was a cultivator at the Mid Mahayana Peak Realm, just a step away from the Late Mahayana Stage.
Moreover, having lived for tens of thousands of years, he was impressively skilled and experienced in battle.
Li Chen intentionally left several openings, attempting to lure his opponent.
Yet the old fox was even shrewder than a fox, able to remain sufficiently calm and composed despite urgent impatience.
As Li Chen and Long Ming intensified their clash, the Great Elder ensnared within the restrictive array wasn’t idle either.
His combat power didn’t match up to Long Ming, the Sect Leader, but he was still a formidable Mahayana Realm expert.
Most of Li Chen’s focus was on dealing with Long Ming, with only a little attention left for maintaining the restrictive array.
For the Great Elder, this reduced pressure by at least seventy to eighty percent.
With only the final twenty to thirty percent remaining, thinking of fully confining him was a bit of a pipe dream.
Thus, with Mahayana Realm cultivation, breaking the array and escaping was merely a matter of time.
If he could break the array and join forces with the Sect Leader to trap Li Chen from both sides,
even if they couldn’t kill him, inflicting serious injury wouldn’t be difficult.
Li Chen already acknowledged the precariousness of his situation.
Aside from Long Ming and the Great Elder, the Heavenly Blade Ancestor was also nearby, watching vigilantly.
Although this guy’s physical form had been destroyed and only his Divine Soul remained.
Nonetheless, as a Great Power Expert at the Mid Mahayana Peak Realm, even solely in Divine Soul form, a surprise attack in a crucial moment could cause significant harm.
Consequently, Li Chen had to allocate some focus to prevent possible sneak attacks by this adversary.
This situation couldn’t continue; a plan to break free was necessary!
Thinking this, Li Chen’s mind raced in search of a solution.
Suddenly!
A flash of inspiration illuminated his mind, presenting a brilliant idea.
No sooner thought than done!
Once resolved, Li Chen hesitated no longer.
He exerted his True Yuan to its fullest, feigning a desperate struggle.
This exerted considerable pressure on Long Ming for a moment.
Were there only members of the Divine Dragon Sect present, Long Ming wouldn’t mind mutual destruction with Li Chen.
But the Heavenly Blade Ancestor’s Divine Soul was watching intently.
While the Heavenly Blade Ancestor posed a threat to Li Chen, Long Ming was naturally concerned.
If he and Li Chen were to mutually suffer, would his ally seize the opportunity for gain?
If so, despite a heavy price, their efforts would merely serve others. That deal would be a bitter loss.
Long Ming wasn’t a fool and would naturally avoid such folly.
Reflecting on this, he chose not to confront Li Chen directly, instead feigning a retreat and swiftly retreating after creating a string line in the air.
At the same time, he quickly shouted to the Heavenly Blade Ancestor.
"Brother Heavenly Blade, when if not now?"
Hearing Long Ming’s enraged shout, the Heavenly Blade Ancestor could no longer remain a spectator.
"Brother Long Ming, I will lend you a hand!"
After his furious roar, he frantically wielded the black Sky Blade, recklessly slashing at Li Chen with a posture as violent as cleaving Tai Mountain.
Even though he’d lost his physical body, leaving only his Divine Soul, the Heavenly Blade Ancestor’s full-force strike still unleashed significant power momentarily.
This forced Li Chen to abandon his rhythm of attacking Long Ming, fully shifting to defense.
He glanced back at the Heavenly Blade Ancestor, his lips curling into a chilling Death God-like smile.
"Old Ghost Heavenly Blade, you’ve finally decided to make a move!"
Seeing Li Chen’s sinister smile of successful conspiracy, the Heavenly Blade Ancestor’s heart involuntarily trembled.
He inwardly cursed, wanting to retreat quickly.
However, having lured him, Li Chen wouldn’t let him slip away easily!
"Darling daughter, now is your time!"
Once Li Chen’s words fell, an emerald-green seed appeared in the void.
Soon, the seed took root and sprouted in the void, rapidly growing visibly.
Within moments, it transformed into a towering ancient tree reaching the sky.
Witnessing such an incredible scene, everyone present froze in shock.
Seeing the towering ancient tree suddenly appear, with its natural restraint on Divine Souls, the Heavenly Blade Ancestor was visibly terrified.
Without hesitation, he exerted all his strength, trying to escape this land of death.
