Chapter 1360 - 1355: Slaying Nightblood
Lin Chuan's eyes narrowed. Although he didn't know what the Ghost Gate wanted with him, he knew that once he went, returning wouldn't be that simple.
"Do you think I'll go?" Lin Chuan chuckled lightly, but the smile was filled with indifference.
"You won't go? I'm afraid that's not up to you." Qi Bai's expression remained unchanged, as if he had anticipated Lin Chuan's refusal.
"Why, is there a problem?" True Qi was already circulating within Lin Chuan. He was stalling for time because Murong Xue's brother hadn't gone far. If he acted now, it might affect them, as he was just a mortal and not as powerful as a cultivator.
"Of course not. In that case, I have to extend some hospitality! Night Blood, attack!" Qi Bai's face twisted ferociously. As his voice dropped, another blood shadow charged straight at Lin Chuan.
This person was Night Blood, who had previously clashed with Lin Chuan at Thunder Stone Gorge. Night Blood's cultivation was on the same level as Lin Chuan's before. Now, Lin Chuan was confident he could kill Night Blood in one strike!
"Boy, I suggest you obediently come with us, otherwise..." Night Blood showed a cruel smile, extending his hand as a blood shadow charged fiercely at Lin Chuan.
"Hmph!" Lin Chuan's expression didn't change; his eyes narrowed, and he punched forward. True Qi in the sky fluctuated abruptly, curving toward Night Blood, wiping out the blood shadow, then crashing onto Night Blood.
"Ah!" A miserable scream from Night Blood rang out, followed by a loud bang as blood rain poured down from the sky.
Swish! Qi Bai and others were horrified beyond measure. They never expected Lin Chuan to slay Night Blood in a single strike!
"Lin Chuan, I didn't realize that your cultivation has more than doubled since before." Qi Bai's face became solemn. "But does your current cultivation matter? I initially wanted to politely invite you to the Ghost Gate, but now it seems impossible." Qi Bai's expression returned to calm.
"Lei Ling, reveal yourself!" Qi Bai shouted towards the Thunder Desolate Sea behind him.
"Boom!"
Then, the calm sea suddenly surged with towering waves. Lin Chuan's expression changed dramatically because he sensed a powerful aura emanating from the surface of the sea.
A deep purple light shadow roared out from the sea, transforming into a human figure within the air.
This was a big man, bare-chested, with muscles knotted all over, and a pair of huge eyes flashing with a violent gleam, making him feel extremely dangerous!
The big man's eyes showed a fierce glint and he lunged at Lin Chuan. Lin Chuan's expression changed; he swiftly dodged. This big man's strength was tremendous, feeling nearly invincible to him. Thus, he avoided direct confrontation. However, the big man was upon him in an instant, swinging his giant hand, smacking towards Lin Chuan.
The enormous sound of wind coursing, the air itself torn apart, the Qi Blade sharp like a knife, cutting fiercely towards Lin Chuan, making his scalp tingle.
Lin Chuan's expression grew extremely serious. His hands activated True Qi, preparing to strike! But then, a violet figure appeared, pushing with both palms to meet the big man. In the air, a thundering sound like Lei Ming occurred, the air vibrated, Lin Chuan felt an immense oppressive force.
The figure hurriedly retreated, the terrifying force dispersing only then. Lin Chuan gazed at the scene where a violet figure stood facing the big man.
The person was Ling Yunzi. He had speculated that the Ghost Gate would employ means to deal with Lin Chuan, but he hadn't expected they would find him!
Ling Yunzi came because Murong Xue was extremely worried about Lin Chuan and pleaded for quite a while. Ling Yunzi finally agreed to come.
"Lord of Thunder Desolate Sea, I didn't expect you to become the Ghost Gate's lapdog." Ling Yunzi said, staring at the big man ahead.
"Haha, unexpected. Someone still remembers my presence." The big man laughed wildly.
"Who could ever forget you?" Ling Yunzi's expression grew exceedingly serious since he had found himself at a disadvantage after clashing with the big man.
"Roll away, or I'll kill you too!" The big man appeared extremely ferocious.
"Five hundred years ago, you were severely wounded by a coalition of three sects, withdrew from Thunder Desolate Sea to save your life, yet you've appeared again. Aren't you afraid of punishment?" Ling Yunzi shouted.
"Haha…punishment? Who will punish me, who dares to punish me? The mortal world is already in chaos, it's time for me to reclaim everything from back then." The insanity and violent look in the big man's eyes were chilling.
"Why bother with this traitor, kill him quickly." Qi Bai shouted loudly from the side.
The big man exploded with a roar, the entire sea reverberated, mighty True Qi rampaged across the sea, rising up giant waves in an instant.
Lin Chuan stood aside, watching the battle unfold with rising worry in his heart. He could see that Ling Yunzi was not the big man's match, and if this went on, defeat was certain!
At this moment, with another explosion of sea roar, the purple-clad person retreated repeatedly.
"Haha... Although your cultivation is high, you are not my match. Die!" The big man's expression changed, revealing his true form, a giant beast.
The giant beast punched fiercely, with a continuous rumbling sound over the sea. This punch was extremely powerful, leaving Ling Yunzi no choice but to take it head-on.
Boom...
The powerful force rebounded, injuring Ling Yunzi's meridians. His face turned pale as he spat out blood and staggered backward.
The giant beast raged, its figure moved, creating huge waves across the sea, then it launched two more punches towards Ling Yunzi. If these two hits landed, even with his high cultivation, Ling Yunzi would be hard-pressed to avoid a tragic end.
"Escape!" Now, there was only this thought in Ling Yunzi's mind.
Unexpectedly, this legendary ancient spiritual beast was so powerful! Ling Yunzi's figure left the sea surface in an instant, but at this moment, the aura behind him suddenly changed, and two massive beams of light rushed towards him!
Terror appeared on Ling Yunzi's face. Although Lei Ling was severely injured five hundred years ago, his current power far exceeded his own.
"Alas... I didn't expect I would still miscalculate," Ling Yunzi sighed, a desolate feeling emanating from him.
The giant beams of light slammed into the space above Ling Yunzi, and his fate seemed sealed in the next moment.
"Could it be just like this?" Ling Yunzi's expression eased. At this critical moment, a purple light flashed, striking the massive beams.
Purple light flickered across the entire sea, and deafening sounds echoed. The terrifying residual power scattered, and Ling Yunzi spat out a mouthful of blood.
His figure retreated to the shore, while a silhouette landed on the sea, confronting the giant beast. Ling Yunzi ignored his injuries and looked towards the sea, where a slender back stood—Lin Chuan.
"Unexpected..." Feeling the powerful aura emanating from Lin Chuan, Ling Yunzi's expression became peculiar.
Ever since he first met Lin Chuan, he sensed that there was something extraordinary about this young man. But he didn't know the secret, not even now.
The one standing on the sea was indeed Lin Chuan. When he saw that Ling Yunzi was about to be struck by the giant beast, how could he not intervene? Besides being Murong Xue's master, he owed him a debt of gratitude and couldn't just stand by.
Qi Bai and the others on the shore were shocked. They knew the ferocity of the beast and never expected Lin Chuan to withstand its attack. Could Lin Chuan's power have surpassed that of this fierce beast? This sent shivers down their spines.
"Haha, who knew there would be such a person in the mortal realm to battle!" The fierce beast swiftly lunged at Lin Chuan.
"Senior, you go first; I'll follow shortly," Lin Chuan transmitted to Ling Yunzi, worried about his presence.
Upon hearing this, Ling Yunzi paused briefly in silence, then nodded and said, "Be careful."
With that, he dragged his heavily injured body toward the depths of the forest and soon disappeared.
Lin Chuan and the fierce beast were locked in battle. The transformed Lei Ling was much more powerful than before; though he didn't use martial techniques like a cultivator, his raw attacks were the most effective and powerful!
Lin Chuan's figure flickered continuously, waiting for an opportunity to strike the fierce beast with a powerful blow.
Under the ferocious attacks of the beast, Lin Chuan stopped, clenched his hands tightly, and a faint purple light shot into the sky, forming two massive beams of light.
Lin Chuan shook his arms towards the beast and struck fiercely, causing the seawater to sway violently. A huge water glow flashed, and then two fists condensed from purple light slammed into the beast heavily.
As the purple light scattered, the beast let out a sharp roar, its body being blasted far away.
The figure of the big man reappeared, mumbling, "Impossible, how can there be such power! It's impossible... Who are you, it can't be!"
Blood trickled from his mouth, the doubt in his eyes surpassing any ferocity. Lin Chuan didn't respond, turning to head towards the forest, knowing that now was not the time to linger. If the big man discovered something, it would be bad news for him!
Lin Chuan's silhouette flickered towards the distance, and the big man didn't pursue, just stood dazed on the sea, the doubt in his eyes growing larger. Seeing his reaction, Qi Bai and the others dared not disturb him.
"Lei Ling, why did you let this person go?" Seeing Lin Chuan about to escape into the forest, Qi Bai couldn't help stepping forward to ask.
"Hmph, he's not someone you can provoke. I advise you to give up. I've repaid the favor you gave me. I'm leaving." With those words, the big man's figure flashed and disappeared from the water's surface.