Chapter 287: Chapter 285: Sword Might
BOOM...
The Celestial Brown Ridge Python’s body was sent flying by Jiang Chen’s fan.
Its massive body then crashed heavily into the canyon.
The impact sent a slight tremor through the entire canyon.
"HISS... ROAR..."
After crashing to the ground, the Celestial Brown Ridge Python exerted its strength, and the ice covering its body was instantly shattered.
Its body broke free from the ice.
It seemed to find it unbelievable that it had been beaten into such a sorry state by a tiny human.
After a moment of stunned silence, it let out an even louder hiss and roar at Jiang Chen.
It was on the verge of fury.
It was practically fuming.
Ever since its Cultivation had reached Martial Master Third Heaven, it had never truly met its match.
This was the first time it had ever been so thoroughly humiliated.
To its proud self, this was a disgrace.
"Uh..."
When they first heard that Jiang Chen was going to fight the Celestial Brown Ridge Python, Zhan Yang, JinLing, Niu Tuo, and the injured Lu Beifeng had all thought he was being too reckless.
But when they saw Jiang Chen actually take out a fan and send a fearsome Demon Beast like the Celestial Brown Ridge Python flying with a single wave, leaving it in such a pathetic state, they were all stunned.
"This... how did he do that?"
"Isn’t Jiang Chen a Warrior Seventh Heaven? How could he possibly defeat a Martial Master Third Heaven Celestial Brown Ridge Python?"
The scene was simply too shocking.
It felt as if they were dreaming.
After all, just moments ago, they had all thought they were doomed to die, to be devoured by the Celestial Brown Ridge Python.
But Jiang Chen’s move was not only an absolute eye-opener, it also filled them with questions about him.
A typical Warrior Seventh Heaven, no matter how skilled, could never take on a Martial Master Third Heaven expert.
Jiang Chen completely defied common sense.
They never imagined he could be this strong.
However, the shocks didn’t end there.
After its fit of rage, the Celestial Brown Ridge Python lunged at Jiang Chen once more.
Everyone couldn’t help but break out in a cold sweat for Jiang Chen.
At the same time, they were filled with a sense of anticipation.
"I said I’d kill you, and I will."
Jiang Chen’s eyes were cold and stern.
This time, he simply put away the Divine Wind Fan.
In his hand, a shimmering silver sword appeared.
The Treasure Cloud Mist Sword.
He held the Cloud Mist Sword.
And then, he took the initiative and attacked.
The last time Jiang Chen had faced a Martial Master Second Heaven expert, he had managed to severely injure his opponent despite his own Cultivation being only at Warrior Fourth Heaven.
This time, he fearlessly struck out, once again preparing to battle the Celestial Brown Ridge Python.
He had noticed something: although the Celestial Brown Ridge Python was stronger, its massive body made its reactions slightly sluggish. After all, when moving such a huge frame, its speed was inevitably a little slower.
Jiang Chen’s Shadowless Sword could be summed up in one word: fast.
It was as fast as it could possibly be.
Although Jiang Chen was still unable to use the Second Form of the Shadowless Sword, Sword Intent Shocking Soul, he had already mastered the first form, Fast Sword Has No Edge, to its absolute limit.
As long as he used his extreme speed against the Celestial Brown Ridge Python, he would definitely have a huge advantage.
Jiang Chen still had the Soul-Breaking Poison, but he chose not to use it. The Soul-Breaking Poison was to be saved for emergencies, for the most dangerous moments.
The Celestial Brown Ridge Python he was facing now wasn’t necessarily capable of killing him.
’In that case, this is also a chance for me to hone my skills.’
Jiang Chen’s eyes were filled with resilience.
He was supported by an indomitable spirit that would never admit defeat.
Battle, and keep battling.
"Kill!"
Jiang Chen charged forward.
His fighting spirit soared, making him look even more furious than the Celestial Brown Ridge Python.
If the Celestial Brown Ridge Python could speak, it would have definitely cursed Jiang Chen.
’This damn brat, trying to hit a stone with an egg.’
However, having suffered a loss just now, the Celestial Brown Ridge Python was much more cautious.
It didn’t dare to go all out.
SWOOSH!
Though small in stature, Jiang Chen was extremely agile, achieving Human-Sword Unity.
In an instant, he appeared in front of the Celestial Brown Ridge Python’s striking tail.
He didn’t meet it head-on, but instead dropped to the ground.
He dodged the tail’s attack.
The advantage of his small size was obvious, allowing him to slip under the tail in the nick of time.
But at that moment, Jiang Chen was fully alert to his surroundings. As he dodged, he fearlessly slashed out with the sword in his hand at an incredible speed.
"Slash!"
Jiang Chen viciously slashed at the serpent’s tail.
Even though the Celestial Brown Ridge Python’s Scale Armor was exceptionally tough, Jiang Chen’s Cloud Mist Sword still managed to cut a deep gash into it.
Blood gushed from the wound.
"ROAR..."
The sudden injury made the Celestial Brown Ridge Python roar incessantly. It looked at its tail in disbelief, at the gash there.
Although it wasn’t a major injury, it had truly been wounded by this tiny human before it.
It was unbelievable.
"ROAR..."
Seeing this, the Celestial Brown Ridge Python trembled with rage. It whipped its tail and body into the air and then smashed them down fearlessly.
It slammed toward Jiang Chen on the ground with overwhelming force.
"Bring it on!"
Jiang Chen laughed heartily.
He wasn’t an idiot; he quickly dodged to the side.
And at the same time, he slashed out again.
Although this strike landed on a different spot, it still left another wound on the serpent’s body.
Jiang Chen was relying on the speed of his Shadowless Sword. Fast Sword Has No Edge, yet it tore through everything.
BOOM!
The Celestial Brown Ridge Python missed Jiang Chen and was injured again.
Its tail, however, suddenly shot up and whipped horizontally at Jiang Chen.
It swept just above the ground, giving Jiang Chen no chance to dodge.
Thanks to the Nine Heavens Spirit-Seizing Technique, Jiang Chen’s sensitivity to the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi was extremely acute. He detected the Celestial Brown Ridge Python’s scheme in advance.
Although the Celestial Brown Ridge Python’s speed was incredibly fast, Jiang Chen managed to leap up at the critical moment, suddenly appearing on its back.
Holding his sword, he viciously stabbed down into the Celestial Brown Ridge Python’s back.
STAB!
Fast Sword Has No Edge!
With astonishing speed, the sword pierced straight through the serpent’s body.
It injured the serpent’s internal organs.
Like a dragon-slaying warrior, Jiang Chen straddled the Celestial Brown Ridge Python’s back and stabbed down repeatedly with the Cloud Mist Sword, seven or eight times.
He left seven or eight holes in the Celestial Brown Ridge Python’s back.
Blood gushed continuously from every hole.
"HISS..."
"ROAR..."
The Celestial Brown Ridge Python shrieked in pain.
Then, it opened its massive, blood-red mouth and bit viciously at Jiang Chen, as if trying to swallow him whole. A foul-smelling wind washed over him.
At that moment, Jiang Chen hurriedly withdrew his sword and leaped off the Celestial Brown Ridge Python’s back.
He landed to the side.
Causing the Celestial Brown Ridge Python to miss.
The Celestial Brown Ridge Python then suddenly retreated several meters, putting distance between itself and Jiang Chen.
It looked painfully at its wounds. It had never expected this person with such a low Cultivation to be so terrifying.
An ordinary Martial Cultivator’s sword would never have had the chance to strike its body, but Jiang Chen’s sword was so fast it couldn’t even react in time.
This was a terrifying Sword Technique.
At this point, the Celestial Brown Ridge Python no longer dared to attack Jiang Chen. It seemed to have become wary.
Although it had wounds on its body, they weren’t fatal.
However, it had a faint feeling that if it continued to fight this human, it would inevitably be the one to lose.
It couldn’t harm Jiang Chen, but Jiang Chen could continuously inflict wounds upon it.
If this went on, Jiang Chen could wear it down to its death.
The scene became strange. Jiang Chen and the Celestial Brown Ridge Python stared at each other, neither making the first move.
But Jiang Chen’s eyes were filled with fighting spirit—an astonishing fighting spirit.
The more he fought, the more courageous he became.
Only the Celestial Brown Ridge Python had started to become cautious.
