Chapter 696: Chapter 693: Desperate Killing Formation!
Magma rolled back and forth, and Li Chen hovered above the Fire Sea like the Fire God Zhurong.
Across from him was an emaciated, stooped old man.
Beside the old man, a black python several meters wide and as thick as a barrel was coiled.
The python’s red beast pupils were staring fixedly at Li Chen, sending chills down one’s spine.
After a deadly silence, the emaciated old man finally spoke in a hoarse, chilling voice, “I didn’t expect you to be capable of killing beyond your level. It seems I have indeed underestimated you!”
Li Chen remained silent, just staring intently at the other.
Seeing that his praise went unanswered, the emaciated old man felt somewhat embarrassed and casually changed the subject.
“How is my old friend doing in the secular world?”
Li Chen raised his eyebrows and asked coldly, “You are talking about Xu Fu, right?”
Hearing Li Chen directly utter Xu Fu’s name, the emaciated old man’s face showed a hint of surprise and asked, “Are you not his disciple?”
Li Chen shook his head and said, “No!”
The emaciated old man pressed on, “Then how do you have his Thunder God Hammer in your hands?”
Li Chen coldly asked, “Is this question important?”
The emaciated old man was taken aback for a moment, then burst into a harsh laugh.
“It’s not important. For a man about to die, no question matters anymore. Tell me, how do you wish to die? In consideration of that old friend, I can give you a chance to choose your way of death!” ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novèlfire.net
Li Chen defiantly responded, “Such a good opportunity should be saved for you!”
The emaciated old man furiously snapped, “Arrogant!”
Before his words finished, he waved his hand towards the Black Water Snake and ordered, “Kill him!”
Upon their master’s command, the enormous body of the Teng Snake quickly writhed, opening its massive mouth and charging toward Li Chen.
Li Chen summoned the Zhang Ling Sword, twirling the tip to conjure a flame wave, and formed a fire dragon in the air that met the Black Teng Snake head-on.
If it were the Three-eyed Fire Ape King, Li Chen’s sword strike would have been just scratching through boots, not to mention causing serious injury, it wouldn’t even harm a single hair.
However, the Black Water Teng Snake was different; although it was a high-level demon beast like the Three-eyed Fire Ape King, it possessed a water attribute, and naturally feared fire.
With this sword strike from Li Chen, it scorched a part of the snake’s body sharply, causing it to convulse in pain and let out an angry roar towards the sky, shooting a black venom arrow at Li Chen.
Li Chen drew out defensive light screen in the air, blocking the Teng Snake’s venomous arrow.
Then, he rapidly broke the sound barrier in bodily form. The Zhang Ling Sword in his hand slashed out a splendid long rainbow straight at the Black Water Snake’s head.
Li Chen’s sword strike forcefully clashed on the Black Water Snake’s head. It collided with its skull and scale armor, sparking off a dazzling shower of sparks.
Although this sword strike hit the Black Water Snake, it did not inflict serious damage, merely penetrating half an inch and shedding a bit of its blood.
Seeing itself wounded by a mere mortal, the Black Water Snake was completely enraged and fiercely lunged at Li Chen with its maw wide open.
Li Chen didn’t entangle further, taking steps back, leading it into the magma Fire Sea.
As he saw the Black Water Snake lunging, a cold, triumphant smile crept onto his face.
He soared into a flash step, narrowly avoiding the Black Water Snake’s attack.
Without waiting for the Black Water Snake to raise its head, Li Chen leaped up and condensed a golden yellow giant palm print on his palm, heavily covering its huge triangular snake head.
The entire head of the Black Water Snake was heavily struck, losing balance and its huge body was pressed into the magma Fire Sea.
Seeing this scene, the emaciated old man’s face dramatically changed, and his figure transformed into a bolt of lightning, charging towards Li Chen.
Li Chen’s expression slightly condensed as he lifted the Zhang Ling Sword, blocking across the sky.
Suddenly, a sound of impact resounded, and the magma surged like thousands of venomous snakes spitting flames.
Li Chen was no match for the gaunt elder; in this confrontation, his body uncontrollably retreated like a kite with its string cut.
“Young man, to die at my hands, you should feel proud!”
Before his murderous words could land, he stepped on the magma, creating lotus flowers with each step, rushing forward rapidly.
At this moment, Li Chen strenuously wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, suddenly striding forward with a loud shout to the sky.
As Li Chen’s voice echoed back and forth in the air, a Seven-star Sword Shadow enveloped in brilliant light burst forth from the center of the magma. A Jiao Dragon phantom roared to the sky, captivating souls.
Even the fourth-level late-stage demon beast, the Black Water Snake, trembled uncontrollably at the dragon’s roar, its massive body quivering; even its proud head dropped slightly in reverence.
“Is this an Ancient Demon Dragon?”
The gaunt elder’s shady eyes widened in shock, his wrinkled cheeks filled with disbelief.
“No, this is just a residual soul!”
Realizing this, the gaunt elder’s heart dropped back to his stomach.
If it were truly an Ancient Demon Dragon, it would be at least a high-level demon beast, a seventh-level or higher, with combat power comparable to Divinity Transformation Experts. But he, being merely at the Golden Core Late Stage, had no fighting power and only the option to flee.
Now, it seemed that the dragon shadow before him was merely a strand of the Ancient Demon Dragon’s residual soul. Its current power was less than one ten-thousandth of its peak, not a concern at all.
With this in mind, the gaunt elder steadied his spirits, his shady eyes filled with greed.
“You minor, did you obtain Master Sanchi’s treasure? Hand it over obediently, and I will spare your life!”
Li Chen sneered coldly, “If you want the treasure, come and get it yourself. Why all this nonsense?”
Hearing Li Chen’s bold words, the gaunt elder immediately flew into a rage.
“Young one, do you think you can defeat me with just a residual soul of a demon dragon? Let me tell you, you’re too naive!”
His words full of murderous intent were cut short as his scrawny claws furiously waved, sweeping towards Li Chen like an octopus.
Li Chen stepped on the void, swiftly appearing in the positions of Tianshu, Tianxuan, Tianji, Tianquan, Yuheng, Kaiyang, and Shaking Light to activate the previously set Absolute Kill Sword Formation.
“Seven-star Sword Spirit Formation!”
The Seven-star Sword Spirit Formation, a technique Li Chen had developed by integrating Master Sanchi’s Three Thousand Sword Formation with the Big Dipper Seven Stars Tiangang Formation.
Suddenly, three thousand Magic Swords emerged from the sea of fire and magma, with the Seven-star Dragon Abyss held by Li Chen forming the Formation Eye, creating an unceasingly flowing deadly formation.
Even the Golden Core Late Stage Great Elder’s face changed dramatically at the sight of this formation.
A Foundation Establishment Disciple like Li Chen could not threaten him.
Not even the residual soul of the Ancient Demon Dragon could threaten him.
However, in this sword formation, he sensed the presence of the Death God…
The Black Water Snake saw Li Chen right ahead,
the gaunt elder seemed to notice Li Chen’s intent, his shady eyes…
Today, the author is still out wandering and suddenly feeling deeply sinful. Consider it a two-day break for Little Le, as I have been continuously updating for a year and am indeed quite tired.
In the new year, a new beginning. Little Le vows to reform, be a better person, and update diligently, determined not to leave you hanging again!!!