Chapter 2269: Chapter 2270: Clash

Lin Chen sneered, as he had previously anticipated, Lu Kang would not let him off easily after paying such a price.

He took a step back, unsure of the peculiar nature of the artifact Lu Kang mentioned that had gained his attention to such a degree, but Lin Chen was certainly unwilling to let him acquire it easily.

As his steps lightly retreated, a green glow flickered between Lin Chen’s hands, revealing a piercing cold light. After the gleam flashed, a several-foot-long green sharp edge appeared, which was Lin Chen’s sword, the Tianyan Ancient Sword.

"Oh? Do you still think you have the strength to oppose me?"

Lu Kang looked condescendingly. Although Lin Chen’s strength seemed decent, he was merely a child in front of Lu Kang, whose power was negligible to him; naturally, he didn’t treat him seriously.

"The thing he wants is on me. Once you find the right opportunity, leave. Don’t risk your life!"

Lin Chen stared intently at Lu Kang, taking light steps back, speaking to Chen Jie at his side. The situation was dire, and Lin Chen was acutely aware of their disparity with Lu Kang.

"No, if we leave, we leave together!"

Chen Jie shook her head, her gaze steadfast. At the same time, two flashes of coldness appeared from her sleeve, furthering her resolve.

Having already prepared herself mentally upon entering the hall, Chen Jie wouldn’t retreat easily.

Lin Chen’s gaze changed suddenly at Chen Jie’s words but swiftly returned to normal.

He sighed and remained silent, realizing that, given Chen Jie’s attitude, convincing her to leave was hopeless.

In this turn of events, Lin Chen chose not to speak further, instead watching Lu Kang vigilantly.

"Now is not the time for flirting!"

As soon as the words left his mouth, Lu Kang moved swiftly, the black shadow weaving through the air, making it impossible to discern his location. Only the constant sound around reminded them of Lu Kang’s approach.

"Open!"

Lin Chen fixed his determination, a loud shout erupted from him, and at the center of his brows, a crack gradually manifested, like an eye. The white light it emitted illuminated the silhouette before him, revealing traces of Lu Kang’s originally enigmatic figure.

However, Lin Chen’s strength was too weak; despite this aid, given the vast disparity in strength, Lin Chen still struggled to see the figure before him, only managing to catch a fleeting shadow.

"Watch out!"

A voice filled with concern suddenly echoed behind him, a warning from Chen Jie. At this moment, Lu Kang’s entire focus had shifted to Lin Chen, as if he wanted the sacred jewel faster. His eyes glimmered with excitement.

Following Chen Jie’s alert, Lu Kang’s attack came, like a massive hammer falling from the sky!

His hands interlocked at his front, leaping high; as he fell, both hands swung down slowly!

The speed of the swing was not as nimble as Lu Kang’s movement technique, feeling more sluggish.

Lin Chen looked up, his gaze growing serious upon seeing the hammer-like hands descending.

Despite the slow descent of the fist, its momentum remained overwhelming. As Lu Kang swung it, the slow yet powerful hands struck down toward Lin Chen!

"Die! Trash!"

In the distance, Tao Yuyu watched the fury of Lu Kang’s attack with excitement; his pupils dilated, his eyes brimming with bloodlust, yet refusing to turn away from Lin Chen.

It was as if, in the next instant, the massive fist would crush Lin Chen’s body into a mist of blood.

Lin Chen neither dodged nor evaded because the force from that place had already locked him in place. Holding his longsword sideways, its edge swung across the chaotic ground, colliding with rubble and emitting a dull hum.

Then, Lin Chen’s arm moved upward, the several-foot-long green sharp blade drawing an arc in the air, meeting Lu Kang’s descending fist in mid-fall.

"Tricks of the trade."

Lu Kang snorted coldly, his previously interlocked hands quickly pulling apart at his light command, the joined hands instantly transforming into a closing grip!

In this moment of change, Lin Chen’s sword attack arrived, unable to strike Lu Kang’s hands but instead slipping past the opening created by his hands’ changes, heading upward.

In this fleeting instant, Lu Kang’s opened hands abruptly stopped, then suddenly clashed together!

With rough palms, they clamped onto the sides of the Tianyan Ancient Sword’s blade like a metal inlay, securely holding the sword so it halted at that point, its upward momentum entirely dissipated, devoid of strength.

As he tried to pull the longsword, Lin Chen found it utterly unmoving. Lu Kang managed to catch the white blade solely with his bare hands.

The longsword Lin Chen used to achieve victory had now become an impediment!

Sparks of cold light danced in Lu Kang’s eyes; as they flickered, his hands firmly gripped the ancient sword, starting to move.

A tremendous force surged from the sword’s body, streaming an irresistible power upon the blade.

Lin Chen’s frail figure was hoisted high by this force, and when he reached the highest point, Lu Kang stopped, then mercilessly smashed him down toward the ground!

"Not good!"

The fight had unfolded only over a few breaths; Chen Jie did not possess Lin Chen’s brow-eye divine skills, thus her reaction was slightly delayed.

But now, aware of the situation, Chen Jie moved swiftly; her sleeves fluttered, revealing two flashes of cold light inside. Her slightly bent figure resembled a wildcat, moving suddenly as her knees lightly lifted, her figure shooting toward Lu Kang.

As she advanced, the two cold glows on her hands were a blur, akin to slicing through the air, emitting sharp sounds.

At the same time, a peculiar flame ignited on Chen Jie’s two daggers, as if scorching within her sleeve, making the gleaming cold light gradually fade, replaced by a surge of warmth.

With the current situation not being within the spiritual realm, Chen Jie naturally could channel Spiritual Energy without any hindrance.

Lu Kang’s eyes angled slightly, evidently having noticed Chen Jie’s movements, yet far from surprised, instead smiling disdainfully.

He continued gripping the sword tightly; only the descent accelerated slightly.

A resounding crash!

Lin Chen’s body, gripped within Lu Kang’s hold, smashed violently into the ground! Instantly, the surface crumbled, losing its previous smoothness!

Lin Chen let out a cry, spitting out blood, the turmoil within his organs nearly causing him to faint! This revealed Lu Kang’s formidable strength, beyond comprehension.

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