Chapter 492: Chapter 168: The Strongest Combat Power!

"Star Sinking! Slash!"

Activating both the Martial Soul and Sword Intent simultaneously, Luo Cheng’s gaze turned sharp like a hawk, locking onto the black-robed man tightly as he swung his sword.

Boom!

The Thunder Hidden Sword burst out with a dazzling brilliance that outshone the stars, transforming into streams of Sword Qi radiating starlight, slashing downward with terrifying speed as though a heavenly river was crashing down from the skies.

"Such petty tricks dare disgrace themselves before me!"

The black-robed man let out a sinister laugh, not taking Luo Cheng seriously at all.

He was, after all, a powerhouse of the Middle Stage of the Seventh Level of Awakening Vein Realm!

A mere Peak Stage of the Fourth Layer Awakening Vein Realm fighter, no matter how strong his battle prowess, how could he possibly stir up waves in front of him?

"Break!"

With a cold snarl, the black-robed man raised his palm horizontally, slapping it into the air.

A dense Blood Light coalesced into a massive handprint, crushing through the air, directly meeting the dazzling Sword Qi head-on.

Sun Yingyang stood nearby, a sinister smile on his face.

In his eyes, Luo Cheng’s actions were nothing more than throwing an egg against a rock—he was already a dead man from the moment he made his move!

There was absolutely no other possibility!

Under the watchful eyes of the spectators, the dazzling Sword Qi collided with the massive Blood Qi handprint.

In the next moment.

BOOM!

A thunderous echo shook the entire square violently. Massive cracks spread rapidly across the ground like a spider’s web, and shattered stones shot out in all directions like blossoms scattered by celestial maidens.

Aaaahhh...

"Watch out!"

"Retreat quickly!"

The brutal Qi Force rampaged wildly, sweeping through the surroundings. The Sun Family members were utterly incapable of withstanding it, and were sent flying one after another. Many spewed blood from their seven apertures, dying on the spot, leaving corpses strewn across the square!

CRACK!

The bloody handprint held out for just an instant before suddenly being cleaved apart by the Sword Qi. The diminished Sword Qi struck heavily against the black-robed man’s Protective Essence Energy.

Caught off guard, the black-robed man spat blood from the corner of his mouth and flew backward.

"Take another strike of mine!"

Luo Cheng’s figure followed the Sword Qi out like an arrow, slashing down with another sword strike.

The black-robed man’s eyes were wide with fury.

He had never expected that a mere Peak Stage Fourth Layer Awakening Vein Realm fighter could possess power comparable to that of a Middle Stage Seventh Level Awakening Vein Realm expert. Having only brought out sixty to seventy percent of his strength, his initial carelessness had left him utterly disadvantaged.

Remaining in a passive position would only worsen his situation. Gritting his teeth, the black-robed man decisively gathered all his energy, unleashing a major killing move with both hands. His ten fingers snapped forward suddenly.

"Ten Kills Blood Shadow!"

Shhhhkk... shhhhkk...

The air ripped apart as ten blood-colored crescent-shaped claw shadows roared out, whipping up a series of blood-red storms that fiercely collided with the incoming Sword Qi.

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

The blood-red storms hammered onto the Sword Qi like torrential rain, causing the space to violently tremble, contract, and collapse, with lightning rampaging throughout!

After building up pressure continuously, the space finally reached its limit and exploded.

Luo Cheng and the black-robed man were both sent flying backward.

The difference was, Luo Cheng retreated ten-odd steps, while the black-robed man spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, blasting backward over a hundred meters.

"Impossible! This is impossible! He’s clearly only at the Peak Stage of the Fourth Layer Awakening Vein Realm! How can his combat power be this strong!"

Sun Yingyang’s eyes widened in disbelief. He had thought this battle would be a one-sided slaughter by the black-robed man.

The result turned out completely contrary to his expectations.

Luo Cheng, who was merely a Peak Stage Fourth Layer Awakening Vein Realm fighter.

Was actually overwhelming a Middle Stage Seventh Level Awakening Vein Realm powerhouse!

"Even when fully activating Martial Soul and Sword Intent and gaining an advantage, I still couldn’t truly harm him. The Late Stage Awakening Vein Realm experts are indeed extraordinary!"

Luo Cheng exhaled lightly.

Engaging in a true battle with a Late Stage Awakening Vein Realm powerhouse had allowed him to deeply comprehend the opponent’s strength.

Not a single one of the likes of Sun Yingyang could compare.

Little did he know, the black-robed man’s heart was already churned up like a stormy sea.

Ever since advancing to the Late Stage Awakening Vein Realm, Middle Stage experts had always seemed like mere chickens and dogs in his eyes, to be slaughtered at his whim!

Now, he couldn’t believe a Peak Stage Fourth Layer Awakening Vein Realm fighter had managed to injure him!

"You brat, you’ve succeeded in angering me! I hope you’re prepared to face my fury!"

The black-robed man glared at Luo Cheng, his face dark and grim, as a blood-colored Martial Soul adorned with six shining stars appeared behind him, its aura surging explosively, crushing the ground around them into rubble!

"Don’t hold back! Show me everything you’ve got! None of you are leaving here alive today!"

Luo Cheng’s expression remained cold and resolute, his aura sharp like a sword.

Since he had already made his move, he had no intention of holding anything back!

ROAR!

A phantom dragon’s roar echoed within him, as Luo Cheng’s Essence Energy erupted fiercely, the thirty-six Xuan Veins in his body transforming into roaring rivers.

At this moment, Luo Cheng activated his ultimate trump card—the Xuanlong Technique!

His inner Essence Energy underwent a drastic transformation, increasing his combat power by over twofold!

Without the Xuanlong Technique, Luo Cheng’s base power was evenly matched with the black-robed man. Now, combined with the Xuanlong Technique, he was capable of crushing his opponent.

The Six-star Martial Soul couldn’t increase combat power by such a magnitude!

"Die!"

The black-robed man sensed the change in Luo Cheng’s aura, feeling a mounting unease. Without hesitation, he sprang into action, his palms suffused with sinister Blood Qi as he struck a devastating blow toward Luo Cheng.

The void collapsed, and a blood-colored handprint enveloped Luo Cheng, swift as lightning, binding the entire space!

"Slash!"

Luo Cheng swung his sword in a horizontal arc, directly slicing apart the blood-colored handprint.

BANG!

A powerful shockwave cleared the air within a hundred-meter radius entirely.

Soon after, layer upon layer of energy ripples radiated out, leaving the entire square in ruins!

At this moment, Sun Yingyang, who had been silent until now, appeared stealthily to Luo Cheng’s left, seizing the opportunity as Luo Cheng dealt with the black-robed man to launch a deadly strike infused with all his Essence Energy.

"Die! Xuan Eagle Kill!"

Screech!

The void split, accompanied by the deafening screech of an eagle. A gigantic azure eagle claw the size of a house swooped down toward Luo Cheng, glinting with a frigid shimmer capable of tearing through anything!

"Get lost!"

Having kept his guard up against Sun Yingyang all along, Luo Cheng would never fall for the opponent’s ambush. He lifted his left hand and swiftly pointed a finger.

ARGH!

With effortless precision, his Finger Strength pierced through the eagle claw. Sun Yingyang let out a tragic cry as his shoulder split open, revealing a fist-sized bloody wound. Blood spewed from his mouth as he was sent flying.

"Father!"

Sun Caining cried out in alarm, rushing forward to support him.

"You’re courting death!"

The black-robed man’s expression grew exceedingly grim; Sun Yingyang’s injury was a minor issue. Luo Cheng daring to harm someone in front of him was a blatant sign of disrespect.

Failing to subdue Luo Cheng so far had also left the black-robed man’s rage simmering inside.

"Ten Kills Blood Shadow!"

With a furious roar, the black-robed man unleashed another killing move, tearing at the air with both hands!

BANG BANG BANG!

Sharp blood-colored energy surged forth, stirring up the airflow and forming massive blood-red storms.

The storms swept the debris on the square into themselves, generating terrifying momentum as they advanced like a blood-colored sandstorm, rumbling toward Luo Cheng!

"Divine Wind Absolute Kill!"

Having dealt with Sun Yingyang, Luo Cheng chose to end things quickly. He infused his Sword Intent into the Thunder Hidden Sword and slashed it down.

BANG!

The Sword Qi Tornado charged into the blood-red storm like a tiger entering a flock of sheep. The blood-red storm was obliterated, and the ten blood-colored streams of energy disappeared without a trace.

The lingering momentum of the Sword Qi didn’t diminish, striking the black-robed man heavily and sending him flying over a thousand meters, demolishing numerous buildings along the way!

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