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Chapter 928 - 900: Bright Sword, Dark Moon Blade

Chapter 928: Chapter 900: Bright Sword, Dark Moon Blade

When Li Chen reached for his waist, Liang Qi, who had been silent all this time, suddenly laughed.

However, his laughter carried a hint of bitterness.

"So, I’m not even qualified to make you draw your blade."

In Liang Qi’s heart, it felt as though something had suddenly crumbled.

All along, he had believed himself to be a true powerhouse among the Profound Level. Amid the praises of others, even he started to think that the gap between himself and an Earth-level expert might not be that wide.

But it wasn’t until his battle with Li Chen that he abruptly realized—he was far from as powerful as he imagined.

The Earth Level was, and would always remain, an insurmountable threshold.

Li Chen’s strength had opened his eyes.

Even he couldn’t force Li Chen to draw his blade. How laughable that he had always assumed Li Chen’s greatest strength was his unarmed combat, completely ignoring the blade hanging at his waist.

It wasn’t until Li Chen reached for the hilt that Liang Qi truly sensed that terrifying aura.

This... was this his real strength?

A sudden thought surfaced in Liang Qi’s mind.

With such ability, he could barely hold his own even against an Earth-level expert. How unfathomable must the strength of a true Earth-level expert be?

He suddenly thought of his Market Master.

That was also an Earth-level expert—though the Market Master hadn’t revealed his true strength to the public in ten years.

And now, what kind of strength did the Market Master possess?

However, clearly, this was not the time to be pondering such things because Li Chen’s blade had already been unsheathed.

As the Red Moon emerged, a surge of killing intent and a metallic scent, far more violent than before, instantly filled the air.

Perhaps this metallic scent wasn’t actually blood—it could just be an illusion.

But even within that illusion, one could feel how much blood this blade must have been stained with.

Liang Qi and Luu Chen’s expressions both became grave at the same time.

In Luu Chen’s hand appeared a sword—a long, bright, unblemished blade that gleamed dazzling white.

The Bright Sword!

Meanwhile, clutched in Liang Qi’s hand was a pitch-black blade as dark as ink.

The Dark Moon Blade!

When their weapons were in hand, that was when they were at their strongest!

These were the Bright Sword and the Dark Moon Blade.

With their weapons in hand, their confidence surged. After all, to date, they hadn’t encountered an opponent below the Earth Level that they couldn’t handle.

Even against "that person," they dared to put their lives on the line!

"Come!"

Li Chen gazed at the two of them. As the Red Moon was unsheathed, his blood inexplicably began to boil.

Ever since his breakthrough, he had been yearning—yearning for a battle where he could fully unleash himself.

Even though he knew the two were stalling for time, Li Chen was resolved to carry this battle through.

Because their strength could be considered the perfect whetstone for him right now!

"Swoosh!"

The Red Moon sliced through the air, leaving behind a crimson streak like blood, slashing violently toward the two of them.

This was the first time in the entire battle that Li Chen took the initiative to attack.

After all, his opponents were two individuals—and two true powerhouses at that!

"Clang!!"

Luu Chen appeared in front of Li Chen in an instant, the Bright Sword raised vertically before him, clashing hard against Li Chen’s Red Moon.

Sparks scattered in all directions, and a shockwave erupted from the ground beneath the two of them.

"Tap, tap, tap..."

Luu Chen retreated five or six steps in a row, his face full of astonishment as he looked at Li Chen.

He was nicknamed Bright Sword Luu Chen and was best known for his straightforward, direct combat.

Yet this was the first time he’d ever been completely overpowered in a head-to-head clash.

Li Chen’s slash had reached a level of strength that was utterly terrifying. Luu Chen couldn’t understand—Li Chen clearly hadn’t broken through to the Earth Level, so how could he have such overwhelming power?

It wasn’t just about True Qi. In terms of physical strength as well, he had been thoroughly defeated.

"This... how is this possible?"

Li Chen, however, took only a single step back before immediately steadying himself. "Why would it be impossible?"

With that, Li Chen prepared to unleash his second slash.

But just then, a pitch-black saber as dark as ink came slashing toward the back of Li Chen’s neck.

"Hmph!"

Feeling the cold draft on the back of his neck, Li Chen’s expression turned icy.

Liang Qi’s sneak attack was indeed skillful, exploiting an angle that was particularly difficult for him to defend against.

But ultimately, Liang Qi was merely a martial artist, not an assassin.

A truly skilled assassin wouldn’t reveal even the slightest hint of killing intent when striking, yet Liang Qi’s saber reeked of killing intent!

"Clang!!"

Abandoning his second slash, Li Chen turned to block Liang Qi’s strike and immediately followed with a brutal kick to Liang Qi’s chest.

At the same time, Luu Chen seized the moment to leave a sword mark on Li Chen’s shoulder.

Creating some distance, Li Chen eyed the two of them with mild surprise.

These two were quite formidable—strong, even!

Moreover, the two of them were exceptionally skilled at working together. From their last exchange alone, it was clear that the two had coordinated countless times to achieve this level of synergy.

For most people, facing such a duo would indeed be a headache.

Even Li Chen found it tricky to deal with.

But that was all it was—tricky.

"A combined assault?"

The corners of Li Chen’s mouth lifted into a faint smile. "Then I’ll just make sure you don’t get the chance to combine your attacks."

"Water Step!"

Li Chen’s feet suddenly moved in an odd rhythm.

In the eyes of Liang Qi and Luu Chen, the moment Li Chen stepped forward, his figure seemed to become elusive and ethereal.

The two of them strained to lock on to Li Chen, only to realize in frustration that they simply couldn’t. They had no idea from which direction he would launch his next attack.

This movement technique was something Li Chen had learned long ago. At first, he thought it was just an ordinary Qinggong technique.

Though ordinary, it had brought him considerable advantages during his mercenary days.

But now, fueled by his Profound-Level True Qi, the Water Step had undergone a strange transformation.

It was as if he danced amidst clouds and mist, his trajectory impossible to grasp, his speed fluctuating unpredictably, completely unreadable.

In his mind, Li Chen silently recalled the booklet Elder Ji had given him, which detailed the meridians required to operate various cultivation techniques.

In the past, he’d simply brute-forced the flow of True Qi, but these tips on Qi control allowed him to transition combat modes more swiftly while conserving his True Qi more effectively.

To say it improved his combat power would be an understatement.

Li Chen’s figure flitted around the two of them. Seeing the wary pair standing close together, a gleam flashed in Li Chen’s eyes, and the Red Moon suddenly slashed downward with immense force.