Chapter 655 - 655: Killing and Seizing the Sword
Seeing Cui Yulong take action like this, Shen Anming couldn't help but feel elated. Cui Yulong, eager to kill the people of the Shen Family, was clearly too hasty, daring to be so aggressive, revealing a flaw in front of him.
Without hesitation, Shen Anming raised the Seven-Star Ancient Sword in his hand and chopped towards Cui Yulong's neck, ready to kill Cui Yulong with this single blow.
"Yu Long!" Cui Yu couldn't help but shout loudly; he was standing too far away to provide any timely help.
As if he had been prepared, Cui Yulong also turned his blade the moment Shen Anming raised his arm. From bottom to top, he swung his blade, directly chopping off Shen Anming's right arm that had just been raised.
It turned out that the flaw Cui Yulong had shown was just to deceive Shen Anming, luring him to raise his arm, thereby exposing another flaw. Cui Yulong seemed to be chopping at the person next to him, but he hadn't used his full strength, easily retracting the blade and swiftly chopping off Shen Anming's arm.
Shen Anming screamed in agony and retreated frantically, clutching his severed arm. The other members of the Shen Family were even more terrified, pale with fear. With Shen Anming being the strongest among them, and now even his arm had been chopped off, the outcome was predictable.
The Seven-Star Ancient Sword, along with Shen Anming's severed arm, fell to the ground. Aomuhan's eyes lit up, ready to pick it up, but he was held back by Chen San at his side.
Aomuhan sighed helplessly, watching Cui Yulong pick up the Seven-Star Ancient Sword.
"Xihang Shen Family, just like that!" Cui Yulong sheathed the Seven-Star Ancient Sword and coldly looked at the Shen Family members, saying, "Today, I won't kill you. Go back and tell that old woman that your Xihang Shen Family's blood debt to our Sha Men must ultimately be repaid with blood. If she has any objections, feel free to send someone to find me in Shenchuan City, I, Cui Yulong, will be waiting!"
Although the remaining Shen Family members were angry, none dared to say anything. If even Shen Anming couldn't match Cui Yulong, they would just be adding to the death toll if they took any action.
This time, they didn't even get to speak their piece before they had to help Shen Anming leave in a panic, nowhere near as arrogant as when they had first arrived.
The members of Sha Men were naturally overjoyed, as this was their first battle with the Xihang Shen Family, and they had won a complete victory, a truly joyous occasion. However, Cui Yulong's expression remained the same, he was well aware that Shen Anming was hardly significant within the Shen Family. Today's battle had also exposed his own strength; the Shen Family would surely send stronger experts to Shenchuan City, and that would be a real battle!
Of course, Cui Yulong had no worries. He gently stroked the Ink Pattern Black Gold Blade in his hand, the fresh blood already slowly seeping into the blade, making the Evil Blade appear even more bizarrely enchanting.
For Cui Yulong, possessing the Ink Pattern Black Gold Blade meant he dared to invade the Shen Family and face all of their members – this was his confidence and courage!
After placing the Ink Pattern Black Gold Blade into the Heavenly Silkworm Wooden Box, Cui Yulong turned his head to look at Chen San and said, "Third Brother Chen, it seems the Shen Family is no longer planning on taking Black Asura with them. Can we take him now?"
"Of course!" Chen San smiled faintly and said, "Please, feel free!"
Cui Yu immediately went over and untied the ropes binding Black Asura. Black Asura had been impatiently waiting; the moment the ropes were untied, he rubbed his wrists and suddenly leaped up, lunging at Chen San.
"Chen, prepare to die!" Black Asura roared loudly; having been bound and detained by Chen San for so long, he was furious and the first thing he thought of upon being freed was revenge.
"Seeking death!" Aomuhan bellowed, his right hand forming a claw, reaching directly for Black Asura's wrist. His fingernails were unusually long, like steel knives- if caught, Black Asura's arm would likely be useless!
Just as their hands were about to touch, Black Asura suddenly shifted his position, sinking slightly and avoiding Aomuhan's grasp. At the same time, he grabbed Aomuhan's wrist with his other hand, pulling towards himself with force.
Aomuhan was actually quite skilled, but his complacency had caused him to underestimate Black Asura and suffer a small loss. Nonetheless, he was no weakling; after a moment of shock, he immediately steadied himself and reached for Black Asura's wrist with his right hand.
Black Asura, holding Aomuhan's wrist and thinking he had control over his acupuncture points, didn't pay much attention. However, as Aomuhan grabbed his wrist, he realized something was wrong.
Though he held Aomuhan's acupuncture points, Aomuhan's strength seemed unaffected and with one grasp, it was instead Aomuhan who had seized control over his acupuncture points, causing Black Asura's right hand to go limp instantly.
Black Asura was stunned; he could never have expected Aomuhan's moves to be so tricky. It was too late to retreat, as Aomuhan's other hand was already reaching towards his neck.
Just as he was about to be caught, a silver thread suddenly whipped over, entwining Aomuhan's hand and pulling it away. This move spared Black Asura from having his throat ripped open.
The person who acted was Cui Yu. He pulled Aomuhan's hand away and immediately said, "Proud Young Master, please show mercy!"
Aomuhan glared at him angrily and said in a deep voice, "Who are you that I should listen to you? My third brother let this Black Asura go, and yet he still troubles my third brother. If I don't kill him today, will he try to kill my third brother tomorrow!"
"Enough talk. Let the one surnamed Chen fight me!" Black Asura shouted, "Chen San, is this all you've got? Hiding behind others like a turtle?"
Cui Yu was extremely embarrassed. Black Asura had a terrible temper and was vengeful. Being caught by Chen San and tied up for several days, he was naturally filled with rage. His words were utterly tactless, daring to challenge Chen San directly—wasn't this asking for trouble?
"Black Asura, stop talking right now!" Cui Yu yelled, then turned to Chen San and bowed, saying, "Chen San, I'm really sorry!"
"It's okay!" Chen San chuckled and slowly approached, saying, "Muh Han, you go first. I'll handle this matter myself!"
Chen San was preparing to take action himself. On the side, the Demon Queen and the Ghost King and Netherworld Scholar all sneered at Black Asura. Having witnessed Chen San's skills, they clearly understood that Black Asura was no match for Chen San.
"Chen San..."
Cui Yu was anxious to stop him, but Chen San simply waved his hand and said, "He challenges me here today. If I don't fight this battle, where shall the Chen Family People put their face in the future? But don't worry, Mr. Cui, I won't kill him!"
"Such arrogance!" Black Asura scoffed. "You think you can kill me?"
Chen San gave a cold smile, said nothing, and walked straight towards Black Asura. Of course, Black Asura didn't hesitate and threw a punch straight at Chen San's chest.
Cui Yu initially wanted to warn Black Asura, but after opening his mouth, he ultimately stayed silent. He knew very well that if Black Asura didn't suffer a big loss this time, his conflict with Chen San would never end.
Chen San showed no intention of dodging, allowing Black Asura's punch to aim at his chest. However, just as Black Asura's fist was about to hit, his fingers suddenly flipped, and an Iron Thorn appeared in his hand, stabbing straight at Chen San's chest.
"Black Asura!" Cui Yu exclaimed in alarm, trying to stop him, but it was already too late. The Iron Thorn was already piercing into Chen San's chest.
The expressions of everyone around changed; it was no wonder that Black Asura was so bold—he had come prepared. After all, he had been captured by Chen San before; how could he not know Chen San's ability? This time, he had come prepared, and his real trump card was this Iron Thorn—his nearly sneaky tactic was typical of an assassin's.
The Iron Thorn pierced Chen San's chest, and the whole scene fell into silence. After about five seconds, Chen San suddenly shouted loudly and threw a fierce punch at Black Asura's chest. Black Asura was sent flying back five or six meters, falling to the ground, vomiting blood heavily, seriously injured.
Looking at Chen San again, there was not even a scratch on his chest. The Iron Thorn had not pierced his body but had been bent on impact, as if it had hit a steel plate.
Another silence followed, and after a long while, people came to their senses and exclaimed in surprise. It was one thing for Chen San's body to withstand the attack from Netherworld Scholar—after all, it was the Horizontal Gold Bell Cover of the Thirteen Protectors. But the fact that he could even block an Iron Thorn showed that the Great General Helian Tiehua's unique skill was indeed impenetrable!
Chen San exhaled deeply and looked coldly at Black Asura, saying, "With this little ability of yours, even another ten years of practice wouldn't qualify you to carry my shoes. If you're thinking of seeking revenge against me, you might as well give up!"
Black Asura couldn't even speak now, his expression truly one of despair, realizing the gap between him and Chen San.
"Chen San, I am truly sorry!" Cui Yu quickly bowed, apologizing for Black Asura to Chen San.
"There's nothing to be sorry for; this is a personal grudge between him and me, it has nothing to do with you all!" Chen San waved it off, saying, "Alright, now that my business with him is settled, you can take him away!"
"Thank you, Chen San!" Cui Yu quickly expressed his thanks and went over to help Black Asura, taking everyone with him and leaving.
Aomuhan still wanted to stop them but was held back by Chen San.
"Third Brother, that's the Seven-Star Ancient Sword!" Aomuhan said anxiously. "How can we just let them take it away?"
Chen San shook his head at him and said softly, "Whoever holds the Seven-Star Ancient Sword, the Shen Family will come after them; we don't need to confront the Shen Family so soon. Besides, the Seven-Star Ancient Sword belongs to the Huangfu Household, and Zi Yu will definitely want to take it back. There's no need for us to conflict with the Huangfu Household!"