Chapter 113 - 111: The Curtain Falls
As the light of destruction dissipated, the scene was unveiled. Tong Ling held up the Blood Holy Sword with both hands, straining against it, while the holy sword in Lu Hong’s right hand had already pierced through his chest.
"It’s quite a pity," Lu Hong forced a smile with difficulty. The two hadn’t only withstood the power of the singularity explosion but had also fought fiercely within it.
"I didn’t expect the Human Race to have a young powerhouse like you," Tong Ling said with a look of acknowledgment in his eyes, "This time, my victory is unearned. I shall seek guidance from you again in the future."
"You should do so sooner rather than later, or you might not be able to catch up with me," Lu Hong said, seemingly having the upper hand in the situation. However, the power of the singularity’s explosion had cost Lu Hong half his life, and his self-sacrificial blow had further damaged him. Only his unyielding spirit enabled him to continue speaking with Tong Ling.
As for Tong Ling, he acknowledged the undeserved nature of his victory. If it weren’t for Lu Hong’s last thrust piercing his chest, Tong Ling wouldn’t have sustained even a minor injury.
"What is this treasure called?" Lu Hong asked while looking at the precious blue garment on Tong Ling.
"This is the Green Armor; my father received it from a Third Transition Alchemist during his travels in the Di Ka realm. It can automatically activate once a month and is immune to all mortal wounds from anyone below Third Transition," Tong Ling replied earnestly. Without the protective magic of this artifact, which shielded him from harm, Tong Ling might well have been dead by now.
"The power of a magic artifact is indeed a part of one’s strength, but you owe your life to Tong Shuai," Lu Hong noted.
Hearing Lu Hong’s acknowledgment, a glint of sadness flashed through Tong Ling’s eyes before he said, "It seems you can’t hold on much longer, better get down. I won’t meddle in the affairs of the Kanggery family anymore; you win this battle."
Unexpectedly, the usually scheming Tong Ling displayed such magnanimity, refraining from killing Lu Hong while he was severely injured.