Rebirth of the Supreme Immortal Emperor
Chapter 626 - 623: Those Who Block My Path, Die!

Chapter 626: Chapter 623: Those Who Block My Path, Die!

Seeing Li Chen brandish his sword for the kill, Young Master Xue had been well-prepared, preemptively raising his Yin Yang Sword to block.

"Clang!"

The two swords collided mid-air, scattering sparks like thousands of stars, which faded with the wind. The faces of the combatants flickered eerily between light and dark, an unsettling sight.

Unbeknownst to himself, Young Master Xue had already developed a hint of fear towards Li Chen, seeking a chance to flee rather than continue this entanglement.

Therefore, after a single exchange, his momentum started to falter rapidly. His chest felt like it had been violently struck by a speeding train as he staggered backwards.

"Spurt!"

A taste of sweetness in his throat was followed by a gush of fresh blood.

Just as Young Master Xue Wuxie believed his death inevitable today, three streaks of light shot across the depths of the clouds.

Seeing this, he was overjoyed, assuming they were reinforcements sent from the Heavenly Net Headquarters.

"I am here, come save me!"

Li Chen looked up into the skies of Cloud Sky and declared loudly, "No one can save you today, not even if Laozi himself were here!"

He spoke with chilling murderous intent, his manner suggesting he wouldn’t rest until Young Master Xue lay dead at his feet.

Before the echo of his words could fade, the resplendent Sword Rainbow cut across the sky, slashing towards Young Master Xue.

Li Chen’s sword strike was urgent; he wanted to kill Young Master Xue before the Heavenly Net’s reinforcements could arrive.

Otherwise, being attacked from both front and back would be disadvantageous for him.

"Whoosh!"

Just as Li Chen’s sword was about to cleave Young Master Xue in half, a dazzling red light burst forth from his body with a ’whoosh’.

Li Chen quickly stepped back and glanced to the side, only to see a blood-red battle armor suddenly appearing on Young Master Xue’s body.

This was Young Master Xue’s life-preserving ace, the blood-colored battle armor. It was slightly inferior to Li Chen’s Five Elements Battle Armor but was also a top-grade magic weapon.

And he had nourished it day and night with fresh blood, already integrating it with his Divine Soul, granting it an astonishingly strong defensive power.

"Hmph, you think with this cuirass, I cannot do anything to you?"

Li Chen huffed angrily and swung his sword once more.

But at that moment, an unparalleled chilling Sword Intent suddenly enveloped him.

"Whoosh!"

A streak of sword light, striking like a trained ribbon, spanned heaven and earth, extending towards the top of Li Chen’s skull.

If this strike landed, his entire head would likely shatter on the spot.

With no other choice, Li Chen had to abandon the opportunity to slay Young Master Xue and instead met the attack with his sword.

"Clang!"

A violent collision rang out in the air, but the encounter was brief, the adversaries swiftly separating.

The one who had made the first move against Li Chen was none other than Shen Xu!

He staggered back five or six steps before barely managing to steady his stance.

In contrast, Li Chen still stood unfazed at his original spot.

Moreover, he was surprised to find that not only was Li Chen’s martial prowess above his, but Li Chen also seemed several years younger than him, a prodigy upon whom his mentor and senior brothers placed all their hopes.

This made Shen Xu, who was always frivolous and arrogant, how could his heart not be alarmed, how could he not be angry?

Li Chen’s eyes suddenly flashed with a cold light, and he coldly asked, "Are you also people from the Heavenly Net?"

Before Shen Xu could speak, the mature and composed eldest senior brother Kevin took over the conversation.

He gave Li Chen a respectful bow and said politely, "I am not a person of the Heavenly Net, but the senior disciple under Hai Yazi, the Hall Master of the Sea God Temple, Kevin. On the orders of my sect, I have come to rescue Young Master Xue Wuxie. I hope Fellow Taoist can do us a favor!"

Li Chen’s gaze was frosty as he asked in a firm voice, "And what if I refuse this courtesy?"

"Then go to your death!"

This time, the one who answered was Shen Xu. His nature was always arrogant. Relying on his youth and high talent, his speech was sharp and thorny, even when speaking with his senior brothers and sisters.

Li Chen glanced at him disdainfully and casually pointed towards Young Master Xue Wuxie.

"This man’s life, I have claimed. Anyone who obstructs me shall die!"

The word "die," Li Chen said decisively and resolutely, leaving no room for negotiation.

"Hmph, a mere mortal dares to be so presumptuous, take my sword!"

Shen Xu saw that Li Chen was even more arrogant than himself, and anger surged to his head. Before his words hit the ground, he drew his sword and slashed at Li Chen.

Although he was young, his comprehension of the Sword Dao far surpassed several senior brothers and sisters. His sword was extremely fast, as swift as the wind and as fierce as lightning, exceptionally sharp. In the blink of an eye, it was already at Li Chen’s face.

"Court death!"

However, Li Chen didn’t even look at him. He didn’t even draw his sword, but simply waved his sleeve casually, stirring up a Gang wind to meet the attack.

"Boom!"

Sword Shadow clashed with Gang wind with a shocking impact, the sound rapidly spreading, the intertwining glows bursting like fireworks in the sky.

In that instant, Shen Xu felt an overpoweringly domineering force, like a mountain torrent bursting forth, slamming towards him.

At first, he could still barely withstand it, relying on his refined True Yuan.

However, this force was not only overbearing but also rising like the tides, wave after wave, making it impossible for him to defend against.

When the fourth wave hit, he could no longer bear it. A sudden sweetness in his throat, a gush of blood spurted out uncontrollably. His body, like a kite with its string cut, violently retreated backward.

"Not good, junior brother Shen Xu is in danger!"

Kevin and Ruohong were greatly shocked, exclaiming before they both made a move.

With the combined strength of the three, they barely blocked Li Chen’s attack and rescued Shen Xu.

Kevin and Ruohong exchanged a look, both shocked to their core.

This casual strike from Li Chen had forced their Sea God Temple’s talented disciple, Shen Xu, into such a sorry state.

It was not unjust for Young Master Xue to be defeated by his hand. It seemed this time they had met a formidable opponent.

Li Chen waved his sleeve and coldly commented, "Inexpert in your skills, go back and practice your sword for thirty more years!"

Shen Xu, who was always proud and haughty, on hearing Li Chen’s comment, was so furious that he was intent on challenging Li Chen to another duel, but was firmly held back by his senior sister Ruohong.

Kevin pondered for a moment, staring at Li Chen and asking, "Fellow Taoist, is there really no room for negotiation? The Master of the Heavenly Net and my sea god teacher are both Great Cultivators at the Golden Core Stage. If you kill Young Master Xue, it would be tantamount to creating an irreconcilable feud with both our families!"

Hearing his words, Li Chen’s heart gave a slight start.

His earlier guess was indeed correct; the Master of the Heavenly Net was a Golden Core Expert. As for the Sea God Temple, today was the first time he had heard of it, and whether what the other party said was true, he did not know.

Seeing Li Chen’s hesitation, Kevin assumed that his earlier intimidation had worked and decided to add fuel to the fire.

"Taoist Li, as the saying goes, it’s better to resolve animosity than to keep it. Moreover, you may not yet know, but the Immortal Sect will soon open. Your extraordinary talent is wasted in the Mortal World. Why not turn our weapon into a silk rope? Join our Sea God Temple, and let my master lead you into the Immortal Sect. What do you say, Fellow Taoist Li?"