703: Chapter 663 Complete Suppression _1 703: Chapter 663 Complete Suppression _1 The duel had barely gone through a few exchanges before the outcome became clear.
Guu Lie was evidently at a disadvantage, defying everyone’s expectations.
Those fortunate enough to have witnessed Guu Lie in battle previously had seen an awe-inspiring sight: no matter how strong his opponents were, they would all be burnt to ashes by his Blazing Fire Saber Technique.
However, what Guu Lie took the most pride in, when faced with Lu Chuan, instantaneously lost its efficacy.
Guu Lie gripped the saber handle tightly, coldly eyeing Lu Chuan, “Do you really think this is all I’m capable of?”
“Next, I’ll let you understand the depth of strength of me, the Second Elder from the Sky Martial Sect!”
Suddenly, he flew into a rage, his veins bulging, his arm muscles swell, and his eyes glaring furiously.
“Huang Yueqing, I’ll avenge you now!”
With a roar, his upper body clothes burst apart in the next moment, turning into countless ripped fabrics shooting in all directions.
Subsequently, everyone could see his ferociously bulging muscles.
Guu Lie stood his ground, emitting plumes of white mist from all over his body, he seemed to have used some method to push his limits, temporarily enhancing his strength.
This sort of technique, as a life-saving maneuver, was something many top Martial Artists would learn.
However, once this type of martial arts skill was used, it generally indicated that the person had reached the end of their rope, had been driven into a corner, and was planning a desperate final gamble.
Clearly, Guu Lie was now in that exact situation, having been pushed into a corner by Lu Chuan.
He knew that if he didn’t use his final technique now, he might never have another chance to do so in his lifetime.
His eyes were blood red as he stared at Lu Chuan, “Now, it’s you who’s going to die!”
“Hahaha, young man, in the end, you prepared too little!”
Guu Lie laughed confidently, sure in his final trump card, believing that once it was deployed, he could resolve any formidable enemy!
In the spectator stands, Zhao Shengyang couldn’t help but cry out when he saw this scene.
“Master, hack that bastard to death!”
After the excited shout, his heart sank; he was well aware of his master’s final life-saving technique.
Once used, it would cause substantial harm to oneself.
Moreover, it might result in chronic conditions that would trouble one for life.
What’s more, Guu Lie was getting on in years, already nearing sixty.
It goes without saying that even if he won the battle using this martial arts skill, it would still have a significant impact on his physical health.
Upon seeing this, Lu Chuan immediately charged forward, sword in hand.
Guu Lie’s strength had not even broken through to the Martial Emperor Realm; he had always relied on his renowned saber techniques to make his way through the martial world.
Therefore, in terms of pure strength, Lu Chuan was in no way inferior to Guu Lie.
Even with Guu Lie playing his ace, Lu Chuan still believed he had the ability to take down the old swordsman.
Guu Lie didn’t show any sign of weakness either, charging towards Lu Chuan as well.
This final gamble attracted everyone’s focused attention.
In the spectator stands, Zhan Tianheng commented, “It’s rare to see Guu Lie pushed to this point.”
“Guu Lie has lived a carefree life, but in the end, to be taken down by a young Martial Artist; I’m afraid he’ll die with regrets.”
After sighing, Zhan Tianheng slightly shook his head, as if feeling some pity.
With Guu Lie’s death, their representation of Dubhe City’s power would be weakened, which was somewhat influential.
Zhan Tianyu was a bit more composed.
He knew from Lu Chuan that Lu Chuan was the one who had annihilated Lu Manor, hence, from the very start of the duel, he had unreservedly trusted Lu Chuan.
Would a man who wiped out the Lu Manor be afraid of an elder from the Sky Martial Sect?
“I’m afraid it would take the entire Sky Martial Sect to defeat Lu Chuan…”
Lu Chuan faced Gu Lie head-on; both quickly swung their weapons.
The collision of sword and saber sent blinding sparks scattering in all directions.
Indistinctly, Lu Chuan seemed to have fallen into disadvantage, being forced to retreat continuously.
Gu Lie’s saber technique had matured even further, and under the barrage of his attacks, Lu Chuan could only defend.
Lu Chuan hadn’t studied Swordsmanship extensively, only having acquired a Carefree Sword Manual.
However, the Swordsmanship taught in this manual was meant to combat evil spirits, obviously misapplied when fighting humans.
Thus, Lu Chuan was akin to a Swordsman who had never learned Swordsmanship, fighting against Gu Lie.
In such a state, even if his inherent strength was greater than his opponent’s, Lu Chuan was still at a disadvantage.
Seeing himself gaining the upper hand, Gu Lie laughed in triumph.
That’s all you’ve got?
It looks is the end of the line for you.
You can’t walk any further down this path!”
Lu Chuan’s expression remained calm.
He hadn’t swiftly taken Gu Lie’s life; in fact, he was using this man to practice his Swordsmanship.
After all, Gu Lie’s saber technique could be said to be top-notch in Dubhe City.
With each move and counter, Lu Chuan became more skillful in his response.
To the bystanders, it seemed as though Lu Chuan was at a disadvantage, being driven back, even nearing the edge of the dueling arena.
But for Lu Chuan, he had been confident all along—Gu Lie’s death was only a matter of when he decided to stop practicing his Swordsmanship.
After several rounds of combat, Gu Lie stepped back a few paces.
Panting heavily, he fixed his gaze on Lu Chuan.
Doubts began to arise in his heart; why did Lu Chuan look completely unfazed?
He himself was gasping for air, but Lu Chuan appeared calm as still water, only his breathing somewhat hurried.
Shaking his head, he chose not to overthink.
He was, after all, the one with the upper hand.
If he kept fighting, he would surely win.
That was the only way he could comfort himself as he once again raised his weapon and rushed toward Lu Chuan.
Another exchange of blows ensued, and Lu Chuan clearly felt that Gu Lie’s strength had diminished greatly, his stamina seemed nearly depleted.
Now it wasn’t interesting anymore.
Lu Chuan sighed, resigned, “It seems it’s time to end this fight.”
Gu Lie’s eyes widened in anger as he glared at Lu Chuan, “What do you mean?”
The next moment, Lu Chuan executed the Supreme Phantom Dodge martial arts skill, charging at Gu Lie with incredible speed.
Unable to keep up due to exhaustion, Gu Lie could only retreat while trying to block the attacks.
To Lu Chuan, Gu Lie’s blocking was full of holes.
He thrust directly at Gu Lie with his sword.
The sword blade, ablaze with Blazing Fire, pierced Gu Lie’s abdomen.
This time was different from the last; the Divine Fire of the Sun was released in an instant, engulfing Gu Lie in a moment.
Gu Lie turned into a human torch, struggling frantically before he ultimately succumbed to death, collapsing to the ground.
The fire continued to burn, reducing Gu Lie to a heap of black char.
Seeing this, Zhao Shengyang immediately lost his composure, “Bastard!
How dare you kill my master, I will not let you get away with this!”
The crowd witnessing this scene couldn’t help but inhale sharply; the duel had ended in a disastrous defeat for Gu Lie.
In everyone’s past impression, Gu Lie was a solid and strong fighter, powerful and steady, not someone who could be easily defeated.
Yet now, a young man had come to Dubhe City and effortlessly taken Gu Lie’s life.
It was a shock to their understanding.