Chapter 495 - 279: Below Are the People of Sword City
Chapter 495: Chapter 279: Below Are the People of Sword City
Prince Xue and Luo Wushuang exchanged a glance, simultaneously soaring to attack.
In midair, Luo Wushuang’s two fingers pointed forward, their sharpness akin to a thrown dagger or spear.
Fingers fell like rain, scattering everywhere!
In an instant, the area within a radius of over ten feet around Chu Qing was completely enveloped by this finger wind.
Chu Qing tilted his single saber, the enormous blade light instantly traversing the void.
The finger shadows filling the sky were swept away.
Yet at this moment, a blood shadow suddenly approached.
Having experience from before, Prince Xue dared not engage in palm force against Chu Qing again; her five fingers curved like hooks, the fingertips gleaming with a blood-colored intent, her claw tactics sinister, akin to a Nine Netherworld Fierce Ghost.
Every move was perilous, treacherous to the extreme!
Chu Qing countered with the Sixteen Paths of Shocking Evil Saber, both of their speeds so quick that they were difficult to discern with the naked eye, leaving only the illusion of saber edges and claw shadows flying wildly.
Where they passed, the ground shattered, fragments and qi energy swirling in all directions.
Meanwhile, Luo Wushuang mounted another assault.
The dust rose into the air, swirling into a vortex, and a finger emerged from the midst of it.
Like thunder suddenly crashing!
From the fingertip, a faint thunderbolt seemed to flash truly.
It was the Secret Technique of Martial Emperor Li Juechen, the Five Thunders Heaven-Dropping Finger!
Descending from the heavens, carrying tremendous thunder, Prince Xue tangled with Chu Qing while Luo Wushuang secretly gathered strength, seizing the opportunity to strike suddenly.
The goal was naturally to secure victory in one swift move.
Prince Xue’s eyes narrowed slightly, the power of this finger was daunting even to her.
Although she temporarily allied with Luo Wushuang, it was because Chu Qing was their common formidable foe. But once Chu Qing fell, peaceful coexistence between them seemed unlikely.
After all, their positions were different. Even with temporary cooperation, treating the other as a betrayer-free partner was impossible.
Ultimately, all of Luo Wushuang’s tactics might be employed against her.
However, she did not reveal her thoughts, instead letting out a giggle:
"No wonder you’re Li Juechen’s disciple; such a fierce finger!"
"Dear brother, if you agree to my terms now, perhaps I might still..."
"Might still what?"
Chu Qing suddenly smiled, the single saber in his hand suddenly bursting with brilliance, its sharpness surpassing what it had been before.
Prince Xue had previously engaged with Chu Qing, understanding his martial arts level.
Though unclear how he borrowed her strength just now, in a normal fight, without a thousand moves exchanged, it would be tough to determine a victor.
Proposing an alliance with Luo Wushuang was precisely because of this.
They were evenly matched. If Luo Wushuang aided Chu Qing, Prince Xue would instantly retreat.
Conversely... Chu Qing was bound to die.
However, this slash, its speed and force were beyond Prince Xue’s expectations.
No time for further thought, she was horrified, her form suddenly flashing five feet away.
The body technique from the Blood Demon Scripture was among the fastest in the world.
Yet, even so, when Prince Xue’s form stabilized, she realized she was indeed fast, but quickness had made her forget something...
She’d left her arm under Chu Qing’s saber.
One arm vanished into thin air.
Fortunately, no blood gushed from the wound; all her blood was contained with the Blood Demon Scripture, not a drop wasted.
Looking up again, Luo Wushuang’s Five Thunders Heaven-Dropping Finger was already above Chu Qing’s head.
Chu Qing twirled his single saber, a twelve-foot blade light suddenly shifted over his head.
A clattering clamor!
Endless sharpness floated, with blade lights sweeping across the sky.
The flashing brilliance that filled the sky, even a single glance, struck overwhelming terror into one’s heart.
Heaven and Earth, Ghosts and Gods are All Helpless!
Throughout the world, who could resist!?
Thunderlight and blade light intersected, finger force clashed against blade edge, spreading an endless force that altered the faces of onlookers dramatically.
Among these martial arts enthusiasts were many young people who, before entering the martial world, received warnings from their elders not to miss witnessing masters’ duels if they had the chance.
Other’s stone can polish jade; observing masters practicing martial arts greatly benefits oneself.
But... encountering peerless masters dueling, one could watch but must keep a distance.
Many remembered this lesson, so today, as the three masters engaged, none dared approach too closely.
Fearful of being drawn into the masters’ struggle.
But at this moment, they all regretted not asking one more question... how far is considered safe?
Chu Qing’s blade light spanned twelve feet; ten feet might feel far for ordinary folks, but for Chu Qing, it was within his attack range.
Now, the crowd had already retreated to the edge of the plaza in front of the Sword Pavilion, but the force generated by the duel still impacted them.
Those at the front were severely shaken, spurting blood from their mouths by the aftershocks of finger force and blade clash, while the weak were bruised and battered.
They retreated frenziedly, the crowd surging back wave after wave.
Tie Chuming watched, baring his teeth, thinking that fellow’s martial prowess was growing ever higher.
When would he surpass him to give him a good scare?
But on second thought, the idea seemed unrealistic.
If he ever did surpass these three young masters, it wouldn’t matter if they were shocked; his father would likely die of fright, assuming he’d practiced some demon skill.