Chapter 342 - 219: Enemies on a Narrow Path (2)
The atmosphere here was exceptionally tense. The Martial Artists on both sides emanated powerful auras, as if about to devour everything around them.
King Changping, clad in a python robe, had a stern expression, his eyes revealing an unyielding will.
He was keenly aware that this battle would determine not only the survival of the Changping Army but the fate of the entire realm.
Therefore, he had to give it his all and face the masters from the Imperial Court in a decisive battle.
The masters from the Imperial Court were not to be outdone. Each was incredibly powerful, their presence overwhelming.
They knew that if they could defeat King Changping, they could utterly crush the Changping Army’s will to resist and win the war.
Their gazes met in mid-air, seemingly striking sparks. For a moment, the entire battlefield fell silent, with only the wind left to howl.
"King Changping, there’s no escape for you today, even if you sprouted wings! Surrender now!" one of the masters from the Imperial Court sneered.
"Hmph! You want me to surrender? What a pipe dream!" King Changping snorted, utterly fearless. "Even if I die here today, I will fight you to the bitter end!"
After speaking, the Qi within his body erupted violently!
A powerful wave of Qi radiated out from him!
It kicked up all the surrounding dust and rubble!
Then, with a flash of movement, he charged toward one of the Imperial Court masters!
He threw a punch simultaneously!
The force of his fist whistled through the air!
Unstoppable!
The Imperial Court master’s expression changed drastically. He hadn’t expected King Changping to be so bold as to charge him alone. Not daring to be careless, he immediately swung his Longsword to meet the attack.
CLANG!
The sound of metal clashing rang out as King Changping’s fist slammed into the Imperial Court master’s Longsword, sending sparks flying!
A powerful shockwave erupted from the point of impact, making the very air hum.
The Imperial Court master felt a tremendous force travel up the blade, numbing his arm. He nearly lost his grip on the Longsword.
Seizing the opportunity, King Changping slammed a fist into his chest.
SQUELCH!
The Imperial Court master spat a mouthful of blood as he was sent flying, crashing heavily to the ground, out of the fight.
The other Imperial Court masters were enraged. They hadn’t expected King Changping to be so formidable, gravely injuring their comrade in a single move.
They knew they could no longer fight him individually; they had to attack together.
After exchanging glances, they all attacked King Changping at once.
In an instant, a flurry of blades, Sword Shadows, and strikes from fists and feet descended upon King Changping.
But King Changping was unafraid. His body moved like lightning, weaving through the crowd to dodge their blows while simultaneously launching his own counterattacks.
Anyone who got too close was sent flying by a punch or a kick.
The fight reached a stalemate; for a time, neither side could gain the upper hand.
However, as time passed, the scales of victory began to tip in King Changping’s favor.
Though surrounded, King Changping fought like a tiger descending a mountain—unstoppable.
Every punch and every kick was accompanied by the dull thud of an Imperial Court master being sent reeling.
Though his python robe was stained with dust and blood, his imposing presence and momentum were not the least bit diminished.
The Imperial Court masters grew more and more alarmed. They discovered that no matter how they attacked, King Changping could effortlessly neutralize their blows and seize the opportunity to strike back.
The disparity in strength made them despair.
But just as King Changping, fighting a bloody battle, was about to defeat all the Imperial Court masters, something unexpected happened!
A terrifyingly sharp Qi Force suddenly shot from the edge of the battlefield, aimed directly at the back of King Changping’s heart!
The Qi Force was astonishingly fast; even a master of King Changping’s caliber couldn’t dodge it completely.
He only had time to twist his body, allowing the Qi Force to graze his shoulder.
RRRIIP!
The Qi Force ripped through King Changping’s python robe, leaving a wound on his shoulder so deep the bone was visible. Blood immediately gushed forth.
"Who?!"
King Changping roared, spinning to face the direction the attack had come from. A figure in a black robe was walking slowly from the edge of the battlefield, a cold sneer on his face.
"Hmph! King Changping, I didn’t expect you to last this long. A pity, though. You are destined to die here today!" the black-robed man sneered.
King Changping’s pupils constricted. He recognized the black-robed man.
This was one of the Imperial Court’s supreme masters, his power unfathomable. He had been hiding in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike.
’It seems he was waiting to ambush me while I was busy fighting the others, hoping to kill me in one fell swoop!’
"Hmph! Kill me? It won’t be that easy!"
King Changping snorted, his voice fearless. He knew he was in grave danger, but even so, he would not give up the fight.
After speaking, he immediately circulated the Primordial Qi in his body to seal the wound on his shoulder and stop the bleeding. Then, with a flash of movement, he charged at the black-robed man!
He would meet offense with offense, fight the black-robed man to the death, and carve a path to survival!
Seeing this, the black-robed man sneered, completely unfazed. He remained motionless, simply extending a palm toward the charging King Changping.
BANG!
With a loud bang, King Changping’s attack was effortlessly blocked by the black-robed man.
A powerful rebound force shot back, numbing King Changping’s arm. The black-robed man, however, remained rooted to the spot, as if nothing had happened at all.