Chapter 517 - 226: I’ll Go Get My Great-Grandfather After This
Chapter 517: Chapter 226: I’ll Go Get My Great-Grandfather After This
Zhang Gongxian was a bit surprised. He hadn’t expected Dai Tianrui to possess considerable skill in the Ghost Cry Sword Dao.
Dai Tianrui’s lackeys usually handled all the fighting, so outsiders were unaware of this.
The Left Protector’s expression grew stern. "A Celestial Level swordsmanship... That attack already has power approaching the Great Perfection Golden Core stage."
He couldn’t help but feel a pang of envy. ’It must be nice to have such a powerful background.’
Not only had he reached the late-stage Golden Core at a young age, but he also had impressive combat power, purely from the sheer volume of resources he’d consumed.
Yet, facing Dai Tianrui’s attack, Xiao Chen simply stood his ground, making no move to dodge or evade.
He allowed the Sword Qi to pass right through his body.
Just as the onlookers were reeling in shock, his entire figure shattered and vanished.
"Not good! That was just an afterimage!"
Dai Tianrui reacted instantly and tried to retreat, but it was already too late.
Xiao Chen had already appeared before him, seemingly out of nowhere.
He shot out his right hand, clamped it around Dai Tianrui’s neck, and lifted him clean off the ground. "Trash like you dares to run your mouth in my presence?"
Dai Tianrui clawed desperately at Xiao Chen’s hand, his legs kicking wildly in the air.
But his strength alone was no match for Xiao Chen.
"What?"
A peculiar glint appeared in the eyes of Wen Suruo, who was standing closest.
She realized it in an instant. ’He’s a top-tier Body Cultivator!’
She immediately retreated several dozen feet, putting a safe distance between herself and the confrontation.
"Such incredible speed, such explosive power."
A grave look flashed in the Left Protector’s eyes; even he hadn’t been able to fully track Xiao Chen’s movements just now.
’That means if I had been the one facing that attack, the outcome might not have been any better.’
’No wonder this young man is so brazen. He truly has the power to back it up.’
Still, he sighed to himself. ’It’s a shame he provoked the Yin Corpse Sect. Power like this isn’t nearly enough to save him.’
"Hmph. What an idiot."
Zhang Gongxian cursed Dai Tianrui inwardly.
’As a disciple of the Yin Corpse Sect, he didn’t even know to release his Corpse Puppets first. He just let the enemy get right in his face.’
’It’s obvious he has no real combat experience, only caring about looking impressive with his Flying Sword.’
His guess was spot-on. Dai Tianrui had wanted to use this as an opportunity to show off for Wen Suruo.
Fighting with Corpse Puppets was a slow and ugly process.
He thought using his Flying Sword would make him look more impressive, but the plan had backfired completely.
"Ahem... Young friend, please let go. Don’t harm Young Master Dai."
The Five Thunders Temple Walking Elder suddenly spoke up. "I am willing to mediate between you two and help you... What are you doing!?"
He already felt it would be a shame for Xiao Chen to die here.
Now, seeing that he was not only a Body Cultivator but had also put on such a dazzling display, the Elder was reminded of some old friends.
He resolved to step in and save the young man’s life, even if it meant paying a price.
But before the Elder could finish speaking, an intense golden light erupted from Dai Tianrui.
A powerful shockwave of Spiritual Qi blasted outward, making everyone nearby clutch their chests.
That was unmistakably the sign of a Life-Protecting Spiritual Object being triggered!
In other words, Xiao Chen had just tried to snap Dai Tianrui’s neck, and had only been stopped by the Life-Protecting Spiritual Object!
But regardless, now that Xiao Chen had made his move, a feud of life and death had been forged.
It was now impossible for the Elder to mediate on his behalf.
The Yin Corpse Sect would never allow it. Now, truly, no one could save Xiao Chen.
’Why did this young man have to push things to such an extreme?’
As the golden light faded, Dai Tianrui reappeared, completely unharmed, several dozen yards away.
"Gah—!"
He immediately clutched his neck, as if he could still feel the searing pain from that moment.
A flicker of terror flashed in his eyes, quickly followed by a towering rage.
Dai Tianrui couldn’t believe that someone would actually dare try to kill him near the Sea of Darkness.
Unforgivable. Absolutely unforgivable!
"A Body Cultivator, are you? Just you wait."
"As soon as we’re out of here, I’m going to find my great-grandfather. I don’t care what Hidden Dao Lineage you come from—nothing can save your worthless hide."