The Energy Giant Claw struck the slender figure like a falling meteor.
Lian Chongtang squinted his eyes, a look of smug satisfaction evident in his gaze. He naturally believed that the person before him, having been hit by his move, would either be dead or severely injured.
However, the reality far exceeded his expectations.
Clang!
A sound like a tangible clash reverberated through the air, causing everyone to shudder. The Pulse Energy contained within the giant claw erupted and shattered, making Lian Qingzong realize that his grandfather's attack had unleashed at least sixty percent of its power.
To everyone's astonishment, as the mist cleared, the figure that had been struck by the giant claw remained standing, facing away from them.
Crack.
It sounded as if something had shattered.
Lian Qingzong saw that the person had turned their hand to grip something behind them. No, the handle was clearly a sword!
But this sword appeared unusually wide, wrapped in special leather, almost as wide as a person's back—comparable to his Fire Cloud Broad Sword.
Boom!
The leather encasing the wide weapon exploded in an instant, revealing an astonishing blade!
"The Whale Devouring Sword!" Jiang Lao exclaimed from behind.
Lian Qingzong recognized this sword; it was indeed the Whale Devouring Sword that had been taken from the Tomb of the Giant Whale—his rightful weapon. Its unique concave blade slot featured two edges, one long and one short, both incredibly sharp. It gleamed with an unknown metallic luster.
"How is this possible!" Lian Chongtang felt a slight tremor in his heart. His Giant Claw had actually been blocked by this person wielding a sword?
He furrowed his brows, fixating on the person before him.
"Young Master, this Masked Man's Fellow is likely the one who took the Treasure of the Giant Whale!" Jiang Lao suddenly drew his sword from his waist, naturally taking the lead to charge at this person for a confrontation.
However, Lian Qingzong reached out to stop him, his gaze heavy as he looked at Lu Fei Fan, for an ancient oceanic aura was emanating from Lu Fei Fan.
"Lian Qingzong, is he the one who stole your Giant Whale Treasure?" Lian Shuzhou also regarded the figure, clearly noting that while the sword had an odd shape, it was unmistakably extraordinary.
"Mm..." Lian Qingzong observed the silhouette; he hadn’t gotten a good look at the person when that sword had flown away with him that day.
Lu Fei Fan halted and turned to face the Lian Family. Despite the Mask obscuring his features, he looked down at them without a hint of fear, exuding an ancient and domineering presence.
Lian Chongtang stared at the young man wearing the Mask; the aura surrounding him was utterly inscrutable, yet it felt strangely familiar. Could it be...?
"Why did you attack me?" Lu Fei Fan asked Lian Chongtang through the Mask.
Lian Chongtang squinted at the young man.
Lu Fei Fan noticed Lian Qingzong among the crowd, while Jiang Lao held his sword with barely contained fury.
"Thief, return the Whale Devouring Sword!" Jiang Lao shouted as he charged forward, his sword swirling with layers of energy directed at Lu Fei Fan. The sharp aura surrounding his blade indicated that he was putting all his strength into this strike!
Clearly feeling a mix of frustration and anger—after all, their Young Master had lost the inheritance of the Tomb of the Giant Whale—he felt a significant part of that responsibility weighed on him. It was unexpected to encounter this thief here; how could he not be furious? Moreover, Lian Qingzong was a key figure in the next generation of the Lian Family. If he inherited the Tomb of the Giant Whale, perhaps Lian Qingzong could surpass talents like Dongfang Qiubai and those from Great Fox Manor.
Out of loyalty to the Lian Family and determination to support their Young Master, he resolutely drew his sword.
As Jiang Lao unleashed this full-powered strike, Lu Fei Fan tilted his head to evade it effortlessly, appearing calm and unhurried without a trace of panic.
Jiang Lao's skill level approached that of a Special-Class General; as he thrust his sword forward, even the air around them felt charged with Jiang Lao's anger. Yet, this strike was easily sidestepped by Lu Fei Fan.
Jiang Lao was deeply shocked. This young man had effortlessly evaded his full-powered strike?
With a determined heart, he summoned all his strength, channeling every bit of Pulse Energy into his sword. A brilliant light erupted from the blade, sweeping toward his opponent with a deadly intent, leaving behind layers of shimmering afterimages. This strike was ferocious and unstoppable, clearly aimed to kill Lu Fei Fan!
Yet, Lu Fei Fan remained utterly still. Clang!
The dazzling sword of death struck Lu Fei Fan in an instant.
A thick mist suddenly enveloped the area, shrouding both Jiang Lao and Lu Fei Fan as they faced off. The sound of Jiang Lao's strike echoed in the air, and everyone present heard the resounding clash.
But the mist obscured their figures, leaving everyone with a chill in their hearts.
Could it be that Jiang Lao's strike had actually hit the young man?
A gust of wind blew through, dispersing the fog.
As the mist cleared, Jiang Lao and Lu Fei Fan stood facing each other, and everyone was left stunned by what they saw.
Jiang Lao was equally astonished; his strike had been effortlessly caught by Lu Fei Fan—barehanded!
Lu Fei Fan had caught the blade of the sword with his bare hands!
Jiang Lao gritted his teeth, unwilling to relent. The sword in his hand trembled as he tried to pull it back, but Lu Fei Fan's grip was like a warm light enveloping the blade, holding it firmly as if it were trapped in an Iron Pincer. The sword shook violently in Lu Fei Fan's grasp but could not be freed.
Lu Fei Fan focused on Lian Chongtang, unaware of Jiang Lao to his left. He continued to hold onto the long sword without attempting to withdraw it.
Lian Chongtang felt the young man's gaze upon him and was puzzled as to why he was being watched so intently.
"Are you Lian Chongtang?" Lu Fei Fan asked, looking directly at Lian Chongtang.
“Enough!” Jiang Lao shouted in fury, suddenly attempting to draw his sword but failing. He lifted his foot, aiming to sweep it across Lu Fei Fan.
However, Lu Fei Fan countered with the Whale Devouring Sword, the broad blade whistling down as it struck Jiang Lao's sword, sending him flying. Lian Qingzong sprang up from the ground and caught Jiang Lao.
“Hmph, I didn’t expect you to be such a decisive killer,” Lian Chongtang said, narrowing his eyes.
“I’m flattered, but it pales in comparison to the slaughter of my own comrades back in the day,” Lu Fei Fan replied, turning to him and teasing through his mask.
Upon hearing this, Lian Chongtang's expression changed in shock. He stared at Lu Fei Fan, a fierce killing intent igniting within him. Could this person know something about the events of that year? Did he learn about the Tomb of the Giant Whale?
“Bian Jian died at your hands?” Lian Chongtang asked.
“Someone like him deserved to die, didn’t he?” Lu Fei Fan retorted.
“Hmph.” Lian Chongtang fell silent, then suddenly lashed out with a claw. A massive surge of energy shot toward Lu Fei Fan once more.
Lu Fei Fan swung the Whale Devouring Sword again, enveloped in Pulse Energy. He brought the sword down, transforming it into a radiant blade that sliced through the air!
The sword's energy collided with Lian Chongtang's massive claw in a thunderous crash!
The steps erupted in an explosion, sending countless fragments and dust into the air while the shockwave dispersed the surrounding mist.
Yet before the smoke from the explosion could clear, Lian Chongtang shot forth like a cannonball from the steps, his claws transforming into two streaks of meteoric talons aimed at Lu Fei Fan.
Lu Fei Fan suddenly looked up and leaped backward just in time. Boom!
The steps shattered under Lian Chongtang's claws as he propelled himself upward again, darting toward Lu Fei Fan like an arrow!
Lu Fei Fan noticed that Lian Chongtang's hands were gathering Pulse Energy, forming two massive claws around them. It was evident that this was a technique derived from Vein Energy Visualization, requiring a substantial foundation of Pulse Energy to reach such a level of mastery.
"Die!" Lian Chongtang's killing intent surged as the Great Indra Claw unleashed a series of astonishing afterimages, hurtling towards him with terrifying power.
"Draw the sword!" Lu Fei Fan responded by raising the Whale Devouring Sword, which erupted with brilliant light. A Pulse Energy sphere formed in the groove of the Whale Devouring Sword, and with a thunderous roar, he unleashed a strike against the multitude of Great Indra Claws.
The momentum of the sword surged forth like a volcanic eruption, its intent infused with the ancient, vigorous essence of the sea enveloping the Stairs. Even Lian Chongtang had never experienced such a sensation before.
Meanwhile, Dongfang Hui, who was still making his way below, suddenly halted and looked up. Dark clouds rolled overhead, and countless bolts of lightning flickered.
"What’s going on?" Dongfang Jun murmured.
Dongfang Hui squinted ahead; from their vantage point as powerful beings, they could see what was happening in the distance.
Sure enough, there were explosive sounds ahead—an astonishing battle was unfolding!
The sword light, rising like a mountain, surged downwards. Lian Chongtang abruptly halted his movement and lunged at the sword light with the Great Indra Claw. Clang!
Boom!
The entire staircase erupted in an incredible explosion, showcasing just how immense the collision's power was.
Before anyone could react, above them, Lu Fei Fan and Lian Chongtang raced along the staircase like two intertwining beams of light, their clashes ringing out sharply.
The brilliance of their collisions ascended through the mist along the Stairs, these two sharp rays competing for dominance in this dim world.
Lu Fei Fan hadn’t anticipated that Lian Chongtang would be so formidable; his opponent's strength was evidently a level above his own. Lian Chongtang's prowess was clearly more robust.
If it came down to a battle of attrition, Lu Fei Fan realized that continuing to clash with his opponent would not end well for him.
Boom!
A thunderous clash erupted on the steps as Lu Fei Fan and Lian Chongtang separated once more.
Lu Fei Fan gazed at Lian Chongtang, who was equally taken aback. This person's strength appeared to be merely that of a General, yet he was able to contend evenly with an opponent like himself?
Lian Chongtang's expression darkened. In any case, this person could not be allowed to leave alive.
After all, he knew some of his secrets and was clearly connected to that individual in some way.
Lian Chongtang's aura suddenly surged, and a bolt of lightning struck down, landing on a step not far from the two. In an instant, Lian Chongtang's presence ascended into the War God Realm.
Lu Fei Fan narrowed his eyes as he watched Lian Chongtang, then suddenly charged at him, the Whale Devouring Sword in his hand igniting with blazing Pulse Energy!
Suddenly, the entire space felt as if a colossal beast had descended, and everyone sensed the sword in Lu Fei Fan's hand wielding the might of a great mountain.
A voice rang out, resounding like thunder!
“Han Yue!”
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