Chapter 335: Chapter 165: All-Out (Part 2)
As the Nether Guard’s swift and agile claw shadows struck the spear’s afterimages, they were swallowed as if by the sea. Their speed slowed abruptly, and the exquisite Claw Techniques seemed to bog down in an invisible mire, making muffled thuds and failing to advance an inch.
"Let’s see how long you can last!"
Unable to break through, the Nether Guard roared. He furiously channeled his Demon Skill, and the surrounding Black Evil Qi roiled like boiling water, condensing into several more solid, more ferocious Ghost Claws that swiped at Chen Qing from all directions!
Their power was more than double what it was before!
Chen Qing took a deep breath. The vast Cyan Wood True Qi, flowing through his nine open Main Meridians, circulated at an unprecedented, frantic speed, pouring entirely into the Cloud-Coiling Spear!
The power of the Eight Extremes Vajra Body: Tiger Elephant Realm erupted completely!
"Break!"
He roared as he exhaled, and the Cloud-Coiling Spear suddenly trembled as he looked for a chance to counterattack.
Mountain-Breaking Rainbow Piercing!
Seizing a minuscule gap as the Nether Guard shifted his attack, a cold glint appeared in Chen Qing’s eyes as he thrust his spear!
This single thrust concentrated all his Power and his vast Cyan Wood True Qi. The highly condensed True Qi and Power at the spear’s tip forced the air to let out a piercing shriek, transforming into a cyan-black streak of light—condensed to its absolute limit—that stabbed straight toward the heart of the claw-filled sky.
Fast! Precise! Vicious!
The terrifying Penetration Power it contained seemed capable of piercing through mountains!
The Nether Guard’s pupils shrank. Sensing the terror of this spear thrust, he let out a sharp cry. He crossed his claws before his chest, and the dense Black Evil Qi instantly formed a constantly spinning, dark green Qi shield in front of him.
BOOM—!!!
The cyan-black Spear Force and the dark green Qi shield violently collided!
The tremendous boom was like a sudden clap of thunder. A violent Qi Force erupted from between the two of them, temporarily dispersing the dense Black Evil Qi in the area.
The Nether Guard grunted. He felt an immense, irresistible force travel up from his claws, shaking his blood and Qi into turmoil. The condensed Qi shield was instantly covered in cracks, and he stumbled back three steps—STOMP, STOMP, STOMP—each step leaving a deep footprint in the floorboards!
For the first time, a look of utter shock appeared on his face.
’This kid’s Power... it’s this ferocious?!’
’Even my Profound Yin Evil Shield was almost shattered by a single spear thrust!’
Chen Qing, on the other hand, only swayed slightly. His feet were rooted to the ground; he hadn’t retreated even half a step.
The difference in their strength was clear at a glance.
The Nether Guard was both shocked and enraged. He forcefully suppressed the churning in his blood and Qi and was about to channel his Demon Skill again.
But Chen Qing wasn’t about to give him a chance to recover.
Pressing his advantage, he showed no mercy. The ground beneath his feet exploded as he moved with his spear, forging ahead relentlessly.
The Cloud-Coiling Spear transformed into a cyan-black raging dragon that could tear through anything, striking out to kill once more! The Spear Momentum was even more ferocious and heavy than before!
Mountain Prison-Suppression Spear! Nine Abyss Prison!
The Nether Guard gritted his teeth and pushed his Demon Skill to its absolute limit. His claws became a blur of afterimages as he desperately parried.
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!
A rapid-fire series of metallic clashes rang out! Sparks flew through the black mist.
With every collision, the Nether Guard’s arms grew numb and sore. His blood and Qi roiled violently, and the Power transmitted through his gauntlets was so heavy it terrified him.
What was even more terrifying was that his opponent’s spear seemed to carry a strange Vibrating Power that continuously broke down and eroded his Protective Evil Qi.
His techniques grew increasingly chaotic, and his defense became more and more strained.
But Chen Qing’s spear only grew faster and heavier, as if it would never end!
Finally—
SQUELCH!
With the muffled sound of a Sharp Weapon piercing flesh, the Nether Guard let out a blood-curdling scream. The tip of the Cloud-Coiling Spear had pierced through his left shoulder.
The fierce Spear Force exploded in an instant, shredding the flesh, muscle, and bone of half his shoulder to pieces.
He staggered, his defenses wide open.
Chen Qing’s eyes were icy. Without the slightest hesitation, he flicked his wrist. The spear, like a venomous dragon emerging from the sea, shot forward with the momentum.
"No—!"
The Nether Guard’s eyes filled with despair and incredulous fear.
His voice stopped abruptly.
The Cloud-Coiling Spear had pierced his throat with absolute precision.
The spear tip emerged from the back of his neck, carrying with it a spray of crimson blood.
The Nether Guard’s body stiffened violently. The light in his eyes quickly faded as a strange gurgling sound escaped his throat. Finally, his head lolled to the side, and his breathing stopped completely.
Chen Qing flicked his wrist and retracted the spear.
The Nether Guard’s corpse slumped to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. The Black Evil Qi that filled the air, as if having lost its source, began to slowly dissipate.
Inside the inn, a dead silence temporarily returned.
Seeing this, a look of astonishment spread across Zhu Yi’s face.
Chen Qing’s gaze was like ice. He pointed the tip of the Cloud-Coiling Spear at the barely breathing Zhu Yi, his voice devoid of any emotion. "Where is the real Earth Essence Marrow Pearl? Tell me, and I’ll give you a quick death."
Zhu Yi sat slumped amidst the ruins, looking around him.
Although the Evil Qi in the inn was gradually dissipating, the place looked even more dilapidated and grim.
The core disciples he had brought with him were all dead. They had either had their marrow drained and blood melted by the Demon Sect or had died in the chaotic battle. Their deaths were tragic.
He could faintly hear the sounds of intense fighting outside—all for the treasure he carried.
Hearing Chen Qing’s words, he was silent at first, then let out a hoarse, miserable, and tragic laugh, a laugh filled with endless mockery and despair.
"Heh... Hahaha... The Earth Essence Marrow Pearl? A treasure? It’s all bullshit!"
Zhu Yi coughed up blood, a hint of madness appearing in his eyes. "You think the Zhu Family ended up like this because of greed? Because of a Demon Skill?"
He glared at Chen Qing, his voice suddenly sharp. "It’s because of this world! The Righteous Path? The Demon Sect? What’s the difference? They’re all just jackals in different skins! The Four Great Sects annihilated my Zhu Family—was it really to vanquish demons and defend the path of righteousness? No! They just coveted the wealth my Zhu Family accumulated over a hundred years and those few pathetic Cultivation Techniques! And the Demon Sect recruited us—was it really out of camaraderie? No! They just see us as ’provisions’ that can be abandoned and devoured at any time!"
