Chapter 732 - 397: Profound Mechanism Armor (Part 2)
Chapter 732: Chapter 397: Profound Mechanism Armor (Part 2)
He shook both arms, and suddenly there was a mechanism opening and closing from behind him. Nine chains shot out with a whoosh. These chains seemed to have a mind of their own, dancing in the air, intertwining with Sikong Yijian’s sword qi.
But the tip of the chain held another mystery, as the sword qi was dense and unfathomable.
The tip of the chain suddenly expanded, like a bizarre flower blooming. Hundreds of tiny filaments burst forth from this flower, covering the sky and blocking out the sun.
Sikong Yijian’s sword qi swirled, and for a moment it was an impenetrable fortress from all directions.
But when he blocked the endless filaments, then looked up, Zuo Huaifeng, clad in armor, already held an Iron Umbrella.
He grasped the umbrella handle, leaped forward, and struck with a wave of his hand.
Sikong Yijian held his sword to meet him, and they heard a sharp clang!
The long sword clashed with the Iron Umbrella, layers of True Qi erupted, causing a rumble in all directions.
The two shadows clashed and separated in an instant, and in the blink of an eye, the wind roared and Gang Wind shook everywhere.
Zuo Zhongtang arrived beside Chu Qing just then, but this time he was not alone; he brought Cheng Xiao.
Before Zuo Zhongtang could salute, Chu Qing spoke:
"What is the origin of the armor your father is wearing?"
"It’s the Profound Mechanism Armor."
Zuo Zhongtang raised his eyes, a hint of wonder in his gaze:
"This is the masterpiece of our Profound Mystery Sect’s Mechanical Art, forged using the Secret Technique from our sect with Profound Secret Iron as material.
"Invulnerable to blades and spears, impervious to water and fire, with Inner Strength infused, it can form a Gang Qi Shield to isolate poison and miasma.
"Even the methods in the Martial World specifically designed to break Protective Gang Qi are powerless against this armor.
"Though it appears thin and light, within it is another world, capable of being equipped with all the Mechanical Arts from our Profound Mystery Sect..."
As he spoke, a Phoenix Cry erupted from the martial stage.
Powerful soundwaves spread out, and if it weren’t for the quick intervention of Liu Zhaonian, Ouyang Tianxu, Ji Yexue, and Dai Zongming, it might have engulfed the entire Immortal Cloud Manor.
The roaring sword qi also sounded at this moment, as Sikong Yijian, holding a long sword, surged forth with the wind, his sword point aimed at Zuo Huaifeng’s chest.
Zuo Huaifeng charged his inner strength into his palms, trapping the long sword between them.
Two hands covered by the Profound Mechanism Armor seemed to have electricity flowing through them, eventually acting on Sikong Yijian’s long sword.
The surging Gang Wind and sword qi, even a trace or a strand, were enough to take a life.
Chu Qing leaned back in his chair, quietly watching the scene, while asking:
"Since the birth of this armor, has it only been within your Profound Mystery Sect?"
"...Yes."
Zuo Zhongtang was unsure why Chu Qing asked this, but he still answered honestly:
"Although my father has always wanted to replicate the Profound Mechanism Armor, so that everyone in our sect could wear such a sacred item.
"Yet the profundity of the predecessor’s mechanical knowledge was too deep, and the inheritance was disrupted due to some accidents.
"Resulting in our attempts, despite all efforts, failing to perfectly replicate it... It always results in no trace of success."
Chu Qing paused, looking back at Zuo Zhongtang:
"No trace at all?"
"Exactly."
Zuo Zhongtang replied softly:
"This armor is mysterious, with inherent mysteries. If there’s a mistake, the armor shatters, leaving not even a trace."
"...Could it be that your father has already created a Profound Mechanism Armor, or at least something similar, but not as mysterious?
"Only he never told you, and instead gave these armors to someone else?"
Chu Qing’s words made Zuo Zhongtang’s face turn grim.
He smiled bitterly and said:
"My father might have some dealings with the Mirror of Sin, but to say he used our sect to make Profound Mechanism Armors and gave them to others... that’s absolutely impossible."
"Whether it’s possible, we just need to ask to know."
Chu Qing looked at the sky:
"Today’s hero meeting has been lively enough; it’s about time to conclude."
As Chu Qing said this, victory had been decided amidst the standoff in the arena.
Sikong Yijian, entirely focused, concentrated all on the standoff with the long sword in his hand, yet Zuo Huaifeng’s armor pieces suddenly vibrated and fell off.
The falling armor pieces didn’t hit the ground but flew swiftly towards Sikong Yijian’s eyes.
Everyone realized from this sight; this was not an accidental dislodging but a trap hidden within the Profound Mechanism Armor, a sneak attack amidst the standoff.
Sikong Yijian’s gaze flickered with Sword Intent; intense sword qi burst forth suddenly.
He aimed to use this to break through Zuo Huaifeng’s defense first.
For the armor piece that was already in front of his eyes, he didn’t even spare a glance.
Zuo Huaifeng saw this and shouted angrily, pressing his palms down abruptly. The sword point pierced through his two-palm block, stabbing diagonally into his chest. The sword edge and the Profound Mechanism Armor clashed, sparking on contact, but failing to penetrate the armor even slightly.
Sikong Yijian’s cheeks bled, injured by the armor pieces.
This was fortunate due to the sudden change; otherwise, the injury wouldn’t be to his face but his eyes.
Yet now, his long sword had made advances but failed to break Zuo Huaifeng’s armor or push him back.
Instead, he exposed a significant opening in his defense.
Zuo Huaifeng dropped his shoulder and elbow, suddenly colliding against Sikong Yijian’s chest and belly.
Sikong Yijian took a sharp breath, his chest collapsing instantly by three inches, but even so, the resulting Gang Wind still blasted him away.
This retreat nearly took him off the martial stage. Just as he was about to regroup, he grimaced, sensing his internal True Qi staggering and unsteady.
He tried to gather his energy but found he couldn’t do so.
He subconsciously touched his cheek, realizing there must have been another mystery on the armor pieces.
But by then, it was too late.
Zuo Huaifeng made a turn, his figure already closing in.
Five fingers grasped, casting an overwhelming claw force that enveloped Sikong Yijian from all directions.
"Not good!"
"Stop!!"
Whether Sikong Yijian held anything back was unknown to the onlookers at the moment, but Zuo Huaifeng’s claw clearly aimed to leave Sikong Yijian with no way out.
Seeing the claw about to fall on Sikong Yijian’s head.
With but a push of force, given Zuo Huaifeng’s martial arts and the armor’s power, Sikong Yijian’s head would have been smashed like a watermelon.
Yet a hand also suddenly appeared, grabbing onto Zuo Huaifeng’s wrist, directly pulling him down onto the martial stage.
Sikong Yijian’s eyes were calm; even having just brushed against death, his heart didn’t stir.
He merely looked at Chu Qing, who had appeared out of nowhere, and softly said:
"Thank you."
After expressing thanks, he said no more, turning to step off the stage directly.
Zuo Huaifeng stared at Chu Qing, his face darkening:
"It’s you!?"
"Sect Leader Zuo, admiring from afar for long, why don’t we have a good chat today?"
Chu Qing spoke calmly.
Yet it stirred ripples within the crowd.
Although he had gained fame after the battle in Celestial Melody City, not many in the Martial World had seen him.
Seeing two young men taking the stage consecutively, many believed the Martial World indeed had hidden depths.
Some of the older generation in the Martial World couldn’t help but express their sentiments, saying that each new wave surpassed the old.
Once Chu Qing’s identity was revealed, everyone realized.
This wasn’t some unknown newcomer; he was the already famous Mad Saber Son!
The young man whom Chu Qing called over earlier also realized Chu Qing’s identity through the chatter, having an epiphany.
The one he met by chance in the pavilion that day turned out to be the widely renowned Third Young Master in the Martial World.
No wonder...
Unfortunately, his mentor was still discussing this person’s identity before passing. Now, knowing, he no longer has the chance to inform the elder.
While lamenting in his heart, he heard Zuo Huaifeng sneering from the stage:
"We’ve never met, what is there to talk about.
"Since you’re on the stage, let’s battle with all we have!
"Take this!"