Chapter 353: Chapter 352: Black and White Holy Envoy_1
Accompanied by the urgent sound of slicing through the wind, the Ruthless Arrow shot out like a meteor, hurtling towards Ling Chen, leaving behind an incredibly sharp trail in the Void.
The Ruthless Arrow of the Heartbroken Elder seemed as though it could pierce the Void. In the blink of an eye, it arrived in front of Ling Chen.
Ling Chen’s expression changed. With my current strength, how could I possibly block an attack from a Top Sky Apex Strong like the elder?
But given the speed and power of this Ruthless Arrow, it was impossible for him to dodge it either.
In the face of danger, Ling Chen could only brace himself and reach out to catch the Ruthless Arrow.
The next moment, a scene that left everyone dumbfounded occurred. Ling Chen’s hand shot out and actually caught the Ruthless Arrow firmly.
He actually caught it!
I actually caught it! Ling Chen himself couldn’t believe it. I actually managed to catch the Ruthless Arrow shot by the Heartbroken Elder directly! Perhaps even a Top Sky Apex Strong wouldn’t dare to take the elder’s arrow head-on. And now, this Ruthless Arrow, which is enough to instantly kill a top Grand Master, only scraped a bit of skin off my palm and was completely caught by me!
"How is this possible?"
The most shocked was the Heartbroken Elder. Seeing Ling Chen easily catch his Ruthless Arrow left him nearly dumbfounded. My arrow, which even Top Sky Apex Strongs on the level of Lu Youzhen and Sky Thunder Wandering Cultivator wouldn’t dare to block head-on, Ling Chen caught barehanded! And he actually succeeded!
On the back of the black bird, Sikong Yi frowned and said, "Now that the Dragon Vein Power is inside this boy, he’s no longer just a junior disciple of the Divine Intent Sect. His strength is now enough to contend with Top Sky Apex Strongs!"
The Heartbroken Elder still found it somewhat unbelievable. "Dragon Vein Power... is this powerful?" he murmured.
Sikong Yi continued, "Of course. The Dragon Vein is the lifeblood of the Five Kingdoms. A mere Ninth-level Martial Master like this brat can contend with you because of the Dragon Vein Power. If it fell into our hands..."
As he spoke, the cold middle-aged man behind him showed a spark of fiery desire in his eyes. If I obtained the Dragon Vein Power, wouldn’t I dominate the Martial World and become instantly unmatched across the land?
At this time, Sikong Yi waved his hand and shook his head. "That’s futile," he said. "No one can control the Dragon Vein Power. This power can only exist within the Martial Arts Monument. This Ling Chen, because he was the champion of this Martial Arts Tournament and is recognized by the Martial Arts Monument, is temporarily possessed by the Dragon Vein Power, thus gaining such great strength.
"Our goal for this mission is the Martial Arts Monument. Do not forget that! Black and White Holy Envoys, it’s your turn. Kill this boy for me and release the Dragon Vein Power within him!" Sikong Yi ordered the two Black and White Holy Envoys.
"Understood!" the two Envoys replied, bowing slightly. Their rather gloomy gazes then shifted to Ling Chen.
Instantly, Ling Chen felt incredible pressure. The enemies he now faced were two Top Sky Apex Strongs.
WHOOSH!
Two figures, one black and one white, moved simultaneously, attacking Ling Chen from different directions. On the left was the Black Holy Envoy, armed with a long-handled Sickle that emanated a chilling, sinister aura.
The White Holy Envoy’s weapon, on the other hand, was a Mourning Stick. Atop this stick were three human skulls, an unsettlingly eerie sight.
"Soul Hooking!" the Black Holy Envoy shouted. He cast his long-handled Sickle into the Void in front of him. The shadow of the blade circled around to Ling Chen’s back and suddenly hooked towards him, as if intending to instantly slice Ling Chen in half at the waist.
With the Dragon Vein Power coursing through him, Ling Chen didn’t show excessive fear towards the Black and White Holy Envoys’ combined attack. To duel two Top Sky Apex Strongs... The very thought is enough to make one’s blood boil with excitement! Of course, in the past, I only dared to imagine it, lacking the strength. Now that I have this formidable power, how could I waste such a prime opportunity?
Top Sky Apex Strongs were far superior to ordinary people in cultivation, martial arts techniques, and realm. Those with average aptitude could never reach this level, even with immense hard work. At best, they could cultivate to the Grand Master realm. Any further advancement required talent far beyond the ordinary.
With the faint rumbling of a dragon’s roar within him, Ling Chen fell forward, his fingers pressing against the ground. The shadow of the Sickle blade swiped over him, barely missing his back by about an inch.
"Claiming Lives!" the White Holy Envoy cried. Just as Ling Chen had evaded the Black Holy Envoy’s attack, the White Holy Envoy’s assault arrived. Under the infusion of True Qi, his Mourning Stick seemed to resonate with weeping howls that chilled one to the bone. It was as if a transparent, giant hand stretched forth from the Mourning Stick, attempting to wrench Ling Chen’s soul away.
Sensing the chill from behind, Ling Chen quickly unsheathed his Heavenly Emperor Heavy Sword and thrust it into the ground behind him. The Mourning Stick struck the Heavenly Emperor Heavy Sword, scraping past Ling Chen’s side and creating a dazzling spark on the blade.
After blocking the Mourning Stick, Ling Chen swiftly pulled the Heavenly Emperor Heavy Sword free. With a spin, he retreated several steps, creating distance between himself and the Black and White Holy Envoys.
Not far away, Xu Ruoyan witnessed this scene with shock. He deflected the attacks of the Black and White Holy Envoys singlehandedly? Even though Ling Chen was empowered by the Dragon Vein Power, it was still Ling Chen. Watching him battle two Top Sky Apex Strongs sent her heart pounding frantically.
The statement came from Baili Xuance, who had previously been defeated by Ling Chen. Upon witnessing the immense power of the Dragon Vein, he too felt a glimmer of hope, his blood boiling with excitement. "Only a True Dragon Level genius could harness the Dragon Vein Power! Ling Chen is indeed a prodigy of the Five Kingdoms’ Martial World, the likes of whom haven’t been seen in centuries! With him here, we might be able to protect the Martial Arts Monument!"
Xue Wu Ya, unlike the others, was not optimistic. He wore a worried frown. "You’re oversimplifying things," he said. "Individually, the Black and White Holy Envoys aren’t overwhelmingly strong. Their true power lies in their coordination. Their actual abilities are undoubtedly far greater than what we’ve seen. Even though Ling Chen possesses the Dragon Vein Power, with his current cultivation, if he can utilize even one-tenth of its strength, that’s probably his limit."
The Young Master of Myriad Dao said, "We’ve already sent a distress signal to the Sect. As long as Ling Chen can hold on for a while longer, reinforcements will arrive. By then, we’ll be able to turn the tables!"
Bai Qingwei also furrowed her brows. "It will be too difficult," she said. "The Demon Cult wouldn’t have overlooked this. I have a bad premonition that all the carrier pigeons we sent have been intercepted." With her high mental strength level, she specialized in detection and reconnaissance and had a unique sense for the carrier pigeons she dispatched; however, that connection was now completely gone.
"Master Lu, Master Shentu, and Sky Thunder Wandering Cultivator—those three seniors are all occupied and cannot break free to help. Apart from them, only Ling Chen can currently contend with Top Sky Apex Strongs. The success or failure here depends entirely on whether he can hold off the Black and White Holy Envoys."
The younger generation gathered, battling the Demonic Path Followers while pinning all their hopes on Ling Chen.
The crucial battle was centered on Ling Chen. If he fell, they would likely be unable to escape today’s calamity.