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Although it was five hundred steps away and somewhat dim, Lu Chen's keen eyes allowed him to see the approaching figure clearly.
At the forefront of the troop was a man who appeared to be in his late twenties, exuding an air of vitality as he approached with a long spear in hand.
This fellow, mounted on a horse, never took his eyes off Lu Chen and his caravan, as if he had set his sights on this juicy target, a wicked smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
This man was Chen Shilong, the eldest son of Governor of Luzhou Chen Taikun, and the brother of Chen Shihu. At thirty years old, he had studied at Yin Yang Gate and later served as the Supreme Commander of Qi Kingdom. His rise to the position of general at such a young age spoke volumes about his capabilities.
Chen Shihu was over a decade younger than Chen Shilong, which meant that for Chen Taikun, it was akin to having a child in his later years. Additionally, since Chen Shilong had gone to Yin Yang Gate for cultivation, Chen Taikun doted on his second son, Chen Shihu.
Thus, after Chen Shihu's death, Chen Taikun spared no effort or expense in seeking out the true culprit.
Of course, the true culprit was not discovered by Chen Taikun himself. To pursue this matter, He Yingqing, the leader of Black Fist Sect, allied with Yellow Scorpion Master from Three Poisons Wanderer to confront Five Element Sect but ended up with nothing to show for it.
Ultimately, a secret edict from Defender of the Realm Huangfu Xin revealed some insights into the matter. Additionally, investigations by Crimson Lotus Princess combined with various leads pointed directly at Lu Chen.
Now that Chen Taikun had an opportunity for revenge, it was both personal and public. Therefore, he was determined to wait for his eldest son Chen Shilong to return from leading troops in Qi Kingdom so that he could personally take revenge on Lu Chen for Chen Shihu's death.
Even if it meant risking his official position, Chen Taikun insisted that someone from the Chen family must kill Lu Chen to honor the spirit of Chen Shihu.
As for wealth and power, Chen Taikun felt he had enjoyed enough in his lifetime; he did not covet a marquis title. His only wish now was to see Lu Chen die before him so that he could find peace.
Chen Shilong approached Lu Chen's side, and Lu Chen had already noticed him and was prepared.
Princess Zhulan informed him of Chen Shilong's identity. After a brief conversation, Lu Chen gained some understanding of this person; thus, he was no longer completely oblivious to his enemy.
In an instant, as the two armies faced off against each other, Lu Chen realized that Chen Shilong was coming for him. Without hesitation, he rushed to the front line and stood face-to-face with Chen Shilong at a distance of no more than fifty steps apart.
"You are Lu Chen? You look rather ordinary; I thought you were some kind of monster with three heads and six arms. For daring to kill my brother Chen Shihu, you will pay the price today," Chen Shilong said angrily as he pointed his spear at Lu Chen.
Lu Chen replied, "The price? Bring it on. Your brother Chen Shihu betrayed his allies and killed Great Zhou Fortune King Huangfu Qi. His treachery is not worthy of pity."
Chen Shihu had initially maintained a good relationship with Huangfu Qi; they were quite close. However, later on, Huangfu Qi's power within the palace diminished drastically. Even Li Gonggong, who was sent to deliver messages, was ambushed along the way.
Chen Shihu's father, Chen Taikun, served as an advisor to Duke of Qi. This led him to secretly change sides from being an ally to becoming a spy while pretending not to be an enemy of Huangfu Qi. He remained close by to gather intelligence. Lu Chen acted out of self-preservation and in order to protect Huangfu Qi when he ambushed him.
"To kill someone and still speak so confidently, if my brother has done something wrong, it should be up to us from the Chen Family to discipline him. Who are you, an outsider, to interfere? And to kill him at the first strike—murderers must pay with their lives. Take this!"
Chen Shilong brandished his spear, and Flesh leaped high from the horse, touching the ground twice mid-air before diving straight at Lu Chen.
Seeing Chen Shilong charging at him, Lu Chen did not hesitate. He summoned the Moon King's Blade from within Jun Bell, and Flesh turned sharply, leaping forward.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
In the blink of an eye, Lu Chen and Chen Shilong clashed, producing a series of piercing sounds of metal colliding along with shouts.
Chen Shilong's spear was eight and a half feet long, forged from pure iron, weighing over two hundred pounds. As he swung it, it cut through the air with a heavy whoosh.
With a flick of his wrist, Chen Shilong gripped the spear tightly and brought it crashing down from above with immense force. The rounded spearhead sliced through the air, emitting a dazzling white light.
Lu Chen quickly jumped aside as Chen Shilong's spear struck the ground, causing the earth to crack open with powerful fissures extending outward.
Lu Chen was not to be outdone; the Moon King's Blade was equally formidable. When it met Chen Shilong's weapon, it was a clash of strength against strength.
Lu Chen and Flesh darted to the side as he wielded his Dual Blades with uncanny speed, rapidly closing in on Chen Shilong. The two blades danced in a flurry of thrusts, jabs, slashes, and cuts—fluid and skillful like flowing water.
The long knives struck against the adamantine spear, erupting in bursts of dazzling sparks that lit up the night sky.
"Venomous Dragon Drill!"
Lu Chen shouted as he called upon his Dual Blades. Flesh instantly transformed into a drill-like form and burrowed toward Chen Shilong.
The blade of the Moon King's Blade sliced through the air with a hissing sound, resembling a venomous snake.
"Flying Dragon Ascends!"
Chen Shilong countered fiercely as flames erupted from his spear, resembling a fire dragon soaring through the air, spewing flames as it charged at Lu Chen.
“Whirlwind Slash Dragon of the Abyss Entering the Sea Fire Dance Wheel Dragon Soaring Nine Heavens”
Both sides unleashed their unique moves, battling with overwhelming power. Lu Chen’s Dual Blades were exceptional, coming from Giant Barbarian Island Yue Family.
The ancestor of the Yue Family, Moon King, once traversed the entire Giant Barbarian Island with the Moon King's Blade, assisting the king in unifying the land. Moon King performed the Fire Dance Wheel using the Dual Blades, creating a legendary moment that remains unmatched to this day.
On the other hand, Chen Shilong’s spear technique was inherited from the Yin Yang Gate, combining with a technique known as Dragon Soul Spear, whose true name is Bloodshadow Illusion Dragon Spear. It was used with a custom-made Super Tyrant Gun, showcasing unparalleled power and sweeping through opponents without encountering any rivals.
At this moment, within the Caravan, Yue Shaoting closely observed every fighting move of Lu Chen, taking mental notes.
In less than half a year, Lu Chen had reached such a level of mastery with the Moon King's Blade, astonishing everyone with his talent.
Yue Shaoting’s lips parted slightly, her face changing color. Among all present, she understood the Moon King Sword Technique best, though her own skills were somewhat lacking.
The reason for this outcome lay in how difficult it was to cultivate the Moon King's Blade. Despite her long practice, she had never reached such a level, leaving her feeling somewhat ashamed.
Nearby, Tu Youdong stepped out from the crowd, his eyes never leaving the battle. A gust of night wind blew, causing his headscarf to flutter. He snapped his folding fan shut and said, “Brother Lu Chen has actually cultivated the method of Dual Blades from Giant Barbarian Island Yue Family. Truly impressive! I must seek him out for guidance.”
The Tu Family, where Tu Youdong hailed from, was renowned for its knife techniques, some even more powerful than the Moon King's Blade. However, none had ever matched the subtlety of Lu Chen’s style.
At this point, a hint of regret crossed Tu Youdong’s face as he continued, “We at the Tu Family have also invested considerable effort into studying the Moon King Sword Technique. Unfortunately, we could not obtain its secrets and thus abandoned our pursuit. This sword technique is a closely guarded secret of the Yue Family, yet I wonder where Brother Lu Chen acquired it; it truly astonishes me.”
Upon hearing this, Yue Shaoting turned her head slightly to look over. Naturally, she was quite concerned when someone mentioned a treasure from her family.
However, this action did not go unnoticed by Princess Zhulan.
With her nose wrinkling in disdain upon seeing Yue Shaoting, she shot her an annoyed glance and muttered under her breath, “Vixen, shameless.”
In Princess Zhulan’s view, Yue Shaoting had seduced Lu Chen, continually disrupting their battle plans.
Blushing slightly, Yue Shaoting chose not to respond. She lowered her head and redirected her focus back to the battlefield.
Meanwhile, atop the city gate tower of Haining County City, experts had gathered. The core figures responsible for this blockade and fierce warriors dispatched from the Qi Kingdom were all present.
Chen Shilong led his troops from the Qi Kingdom headquarters and they had already received the news. Especially when Chen Shilong entered the city, he was warmly welcomed by some mid-level and senior officers, causing quite a stir that everyone became aware of.
The purpose of Chen Shilong's visit to Haining County City was also known to them. Although they did not fully agree with it, there was nothing they could do; Chen Taikun was the commander, and everything had to be decided by him.
Both Lu Chen and Chen Shilong were considered experts, so how could they easily give up on such a battle?
Initially, they did not think highly of Lu Chen, but now seeing him fight against the three armies of the Qi Kingdom without falling behind, they couldn't help but feel surprised and secretly worried.
At this moment, Mountain Battle stood on the left side of the crowd, next to him was a young man in his twenties with a handsome appearance, who was none other than Shan Shaoyang, someone who had previously clashed with Lu Chen.
Seeing Lu Chen use the Moon King Sword Technique, Mountain Battle was even more astonished and said, "Isn't that the Moon King Sword Technique of the Yue Family? How could this person named Lu Chen know it?"
Shan Shaoyang snorted coldly and replied, "That was the one who ambushed me in the forest. However, he didn't use the Moon King's Blade then. I think I should go back and question that old thief from the Yue Family for leaking our family's treasure and causing trouble for the Giant Yi Nation. This grave sin is enough for him to commit suicide in apology."
In Giant Barbarian Island, if one committed an act against the nation or suffered defeat, the first course of action would be to commit suicide in apology; this was an old rule.
Mountain Battle nodded and snorted lightly, saying, "Hmph, when I return to Giant Barbarian Island this time, I will definitely report this matter to the Sovereign and let him punish that old thief from the Yue Family severely."
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