Chapter 2148: Kneeling
The figure of Wuxia Heavenly Monarch flashed and retreated, giving space.
She had complete confidence in Jing Yan, having seen with her own eyes that Jing Yan suppressed Ji Bian. Although Qu Chen was quite strong, he was still slightly inferior compared to the Immortal Rhythmic Strong Ji Bian.
Other than Qu Chen, the other hired ones also retreated decisively, giving the two of them some space.
"Kid, I’ll let you make the first move, don’t say I’m bullying you," Qu Chen said with a contemptuous tone.
In fact, he didn’t truly look down on Jing Yan. Although he didn’t believe Jing Yan’s strength surpassed his, Jing Yan was, after all, recommended here by Wuxia Heavenly Monarch, definitely not weak. His contemptuous attitude was calculated, intending to provoke Jing Yan and also to show off in front of the Immortal Venerable.
Upon hearing Qu Chen ask him to strike first, Jing Yan did not exchange pleasantries.
The Ice Flame Sword was drawn and with a single swing, a strike targeted at Qu Chen. The sword light condensed, winding like a dragon or snake, sweeping forward. This flash of Sword Light contained the power of Ancient Tree Inheritance. The Ancient Tree Inheritance is a Body Refining Secret Method, approximately an Immortal Venerable level spell in the Immortal Domain, not requiring a large space since it uses physical strength.
As soon as Jing Yan’s Sword Light appeared, Qu Chen felt an ominous premonition. As they say, "an expert can tell at a glance," Qu Chen sensed the vast power fluctuations from the Sword Light.
His breath solidified, and with a low shout, he immediately made a move. Originally, Jing Yan was to make the first move, but he couldn’t care about that now. If he did not go back on his word, he should be taking a complete defensive stance during Jing Yan’s attack, not launching an offensive, yet he had no confidence in defending against this sword.
With a loud crash, the Sword Light imbued with Ancient Tree Inheritance power shattered, and Qu Chen’s body uncontrollably retreated. Jing Yan sneered, his figure flickering as he approached Qu Chen, simultaneously striking with his left palm.