Death Grip
"Damn it, the Zhang Family is too arrogant. This is intolerable. I'm going back to prepare and will launch an attack on the Zhang Family immediately."
"That's right, I will also go back to gather people. We must eliminate the Zhang Family, this tumor."
"Let's go, let's go! We must attack the Zhang Family as soon as possible. Otherwise, if they are on guard, we will pay a greater price."
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Looking at the excited crowd below, the Third Prince felt very pleased inside, but he still put on an angry facade.
"Everyone, calm down. If we attack rashly like this, we won't gain any advantage. Before we launch an attack, we must plan in detail," the Third Prince said.
"Third Prince is right; we definitely need a plan. Otherwise, it would be easy to suffer losses," Xing Chen nodded in agreement.
"Everyone, according to our analysis, the Zhang Family currently has seventy-five strong individuals in the Soul Refinement Realm. As for those outside the city, they have not yet entered Star City. Therefore, before attacking the Zhang Family, we must send some people to intercept them. We absolutely cannot let them enter the city, while the remaining people will attack the Zhang Family," the Third Prince slowly analyzed.
"Alright, since that's the case, let's go back and gather our forces to launch an attack on the Zhang Family immediately." As soon as the Third Prince finished speaking, the crowd became agitated again.
"Okay, everyone go gather your forces and then regroup here," the Third Prince nodded, secretly pleased that everything was going so smoothly this time and that they would surely annihilate the Zhang Family.
"In that case, we'll take our leave now." The crowd stood up one after another and walked outside, while Xing Chen also left with Yuer.
"Hey, do you think that Third Prince is so invested in this matter because he has some scheme?" After exiting Ye Family, Xu Yuxi quietly asked Xing Chen.
"I don't know if he has a scheme or not, but the Zhang Family truly deserves to die," Xing Chen's voice carried a chill that made Xu Yuxi shiver involuntarily.
"Cut it out, you can only blame yourself for the Starry Branch situation..." Luo sarcastically mocked from behind Xu Yuxi.
"It's not that I don't give you face, it's just that some people are asking for it," Xing Chen paused and glanced at Xu Yuxi, speaking each word deliberately.
"Hey, don't be impulsive!" Seeing Xing Chen about to make a move, Xu Yuxi immediately urged him to stop.
"Ninefold Thunder Palm—" Xing Chen raised his palm and struck towards Luo Tong with lightning speed. Purple Lightning swirled around his hand, creating three afterimages in the air, while terrifying waves of energy continuously emanated from his palm.
Watching Xing Chen's strike come at him, Luo Tong's expression changed. He hadn't expected Xing Chen to actually attack. In a rush, he could only muster his Vital Energy to barely withstand Xing Chen's powerful blow.
Boom!
Luo Tong was instantly sent flying, spewing blood into the air, clearly injured by Xing Chen's strike.
The Ninefold Thunder Palm was Xing Chen's strongest Martial Arts technique. Even if Luo Tong had been fully prepared to take the hit, he would still suffer some damage. Now, caught off guard by Xing Chen, he was severely wounded, blood oozing from the corner of his mouth as he glared at Xing Chen with resentment.
"Yuer, kill him!" Xing Chen glanced at the fallen Luo Tong and instructed Yuer, who stood beside him.
"Yes, Young Master Chen," Yuer nodded and swiftly approached Luo Tong. She then suddenly struck towards him with her palm.
Bang!
However, Yuer's palm did not hit Luo Tong, as it was intercepted by Xu Yuxi. With a slight frown of anger on her pretty face, she said, "Enough, Xing Chen. Even if he mocked you a bit, there's no need to kill him!"
"What I, Xing Chen, want to do cannot be stopped by anyone," Xing Chen replied coldly, his expression unchanged but his gaze growing increasingly icy.
"You..." Xu Yuxi angrily looked at Xing Chen. Just as she was about to speak, she suddenly felt a malicious wind coming from behind. Xu Yuxi's delicate face changed slightly, but before she could react, she was struck and sent flying.
Seeing this situation, Xing Chen's expression also changed slightly. He then moved swiftly: "Big Dipper Steps, Shadow Shift."
Xing Chen's figure instantly vanished from the spot, and just as he disappeared, a long sword suddenly pierced through the place where he had just been.
"What a Zhang Family, daring to ambush us on the way." After reappearing, Xing Chen looked at the two people in front of him with a darkened expression.
"Young Master Chen, what should we do?" At this moment, Yuer also arrived beside Xing Chen, her face showing signs of nervousness.
"There are only two options: either kill them or be killed by them," Xing Chen said coldly, his gaze fixed on the two people opposite him.
"To think you could dodge my sword; no wonder you are the Helmsman of Starry Branch and Yun Qing's Closed-Door Disciple." The person who had just attempted to stab Xing Chen spoke slowly.
"What should we do now, Xing Chen?" Xu Yuxi had also come to Xing Chen's side, but her face was very pale, clearly indicating that the earlier attack had injured her severely.
"Hmph, kill them or be killed by them," Xing Chen glanced at Xu Yuxi and reiterated.
"They are both Soul Realm Experts. If I weren't injured, there might be some hope, but now..." A hint of worry appeared on Xu Yuxi's delicate face as she secretly blamed Luo Tong. If it weren't for his provocation of Xing Chen, Xing Chen wouldn't have attacked him, and she wouldn't have been ambushed by these two while trying to save him. Now she could only exert the combat power of an early Earth Soul Realm practitioner at most and couldn't be of much help.
"Just make sure to protect yourself," Xing Chen said lightly as he glanced at her.
"Yuer, do you have confidence in dealing with them?" Xing Chen asked with a serious expression.
"Young Master Chen, they are both strong in the Soul Realm. I can't guarantee victory over them, but I can hold one of them back," Yuer shook her head and replied.
"You can hold one back, and I'll take care of the rest," Xing Chen said slowly, his expression turning murderous as he looked at the two people in front of him.
"Those with guts, just state your names. When you die, I’ll at least know who fell by my hand," Xing Chen said coldly to the two.
"Jian Zong, Yang Xingguang."
"Jian Zong, Hong Qizhi."
The two opposite him spoke slowly.
"Good, good, Seven Killing Blood Seal—" Xing Chen nodded repeatedly, then quickly formed a series of hand seals. Blood light flickered in his hands, and two Blood Seals shot forward toward the sword-wielding Yang Xingguang. At the same time, Yuer was engaged in battle with Hong Qizhi.
"Seven Killing Sword Technique!"
Yang Xingguang looked at the incoming Blood Seals and sneered. He then slashed forward with his sword, unleashing a blood-red sword energy that violently cut toward the two Blood Seals.
Seeing that blood-colored sword energy, Xing Chen's pupils slightly contracted. The blood-colored sword energy seemed to be derived from his Seven Killing Blood Seal; it radiated the same blood-red glow and intense killing intent, and its power was extraordinarily formidable.
Boom!
The two forces collided, sending a terrifying shockwave spreading outwards. Xing Chen was knocked back repeatedly by the residual force, while Yang Xingguang only swayed slightly. In that exchange, it was clear that there was a significant gap between Xing Chen and Yang Xingguang.
"Your sword..." After stabilizing himself, Xing Chen's face turned slightly red, and a trickle of blood slowly oozed from the corner of his mouth.
"You must be referring to my sword technique," Yang Xingguang said with a faint smile as if he knew what Xing Chen wanted. "My sword is the treasured sword of the Seven Killing True Monarch from back in the day; naturally, this technique is also his strongest move. However, what puzzles me is how you came to possess the Seven Killing True Monarch's Seven Killing Blood Seal? You should know that aside from the Seven Killing Sword Technique, the strongest move of the Seven Killing True Monarch is indeed the Seven Killing Blood Seal."
"Turns out you have obtained the Inheritance of the Seven Killing True Monarch. No wonder I feel that your swordsmanship seems to be inextricably linked to my Seven Killing Blood Seal." At this moment, Xing Chen finally calmed down, and his gaze towards Yang Xingguang became increasingly serious.
"Hehe, how about it? Do you want to try my second sword?" Yang Xingguang said slowly with a smile on his face.
"Let me handle him, Xing Chen!" Xu Yuxi stepped forward and said softly. After witnessing the previous exchange, he had already seen the gap between Xing Chen and the opponent. If they continued fighting, Xing Chen would undoubtedly be doomed.
"I'm not at the point of needing a woman to protect me; just take care of yourself." Xing Chen glanced at Xu Yuxi and then took a step forward, saying, "I would like to experience just how strong your second sword is."
"As you wish!" Yang Xingguang slowly closed his eyes, and his entire aura became ethereal. Even the sword in his hand began to take on a similar quality.
"Unity of Man and Sword." Xing Chen's gaze towards Yang Xingguang grew more intense. He was all too familiar with Yang Xingguang's current state; he had once reached the realm of unity of man and sword himself while using the final move of the Lonely Star Sword. However, that was achieved by coincidence, whereas Yang Xingguang before him could control this state with ease.
Once the unity of man and sword is achieved, the power of the sword techniques will be exponentially enhanced, and they can inflict indelible damage on a person's psyche.
Xing Chen looked solemnly at Yang Xingguang, while purple arcs of electricity flickered slightly on his palm. Waves of violent energy continuously emanated from his hand, and his eyes turned a faint purple, as if thousands of thunderbolts were flashing within them.
"Take this!" At that moment, Yang Xingguang's closed eyes suddenly opened wide. His body slowly floated into the air, looking down at Xing Chen from above. His clothes billowed without wind as a terrifying aura pressed down towards Xing Chen.
"Seven Killing Sword Technique—Slay Immortal!" Yang Xingguang swung his sword down. The divine sword, condensed with infinite killing intent, seemed to magnify countless times at this moment as it descended with terrifying earth-shattering force.
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