Chapter 246 Battle of the Apex Part Two

Woowoo~

The fifty-foot-long whip turned into a black blur as it whizzed through the air, releasing a ghost-like howl that reached into the depths of the soul.

The whip was called Moon Spirit and was an ancient aeth weapon that had been passed down in the Huang Clan. Although it was merely a high-tier human-grade aeth weapon, its power was strange and unpredictable, making it far superior to ordinary weapons available on the market.

Pa!

The air exploded as the Moon Spirit Whip rose upwards. Huang Jianchen’s presence grew increasingly oppressive and chilling like a god of slaughter, causing the watching crowd to gasp.

The power he displayed was horrifying and was not the norm for a Human Dipper stage youngster!

Compared to him, most Human Dipper stage cultivators would look dull and unremarkable

Lin Xun’s eyes narrowed, realizing the opponent this time was different from the others. The battle power he displayed was more intimidating than some Earth Dipper experts.

Shing!

When Huang Jianchen made his move, Lin Xun did the same. He lightly swung an almost three-foot blade made of metal that was as black as the eternal night.

Swish!

Blade-light suddenly tore through the darkness like a stream of white light and emerged in the world.

“Eh!”

Several cries of bewilderment rang out from a few different locations in the arena as if some of the audience had sensed something special from Lin Xun’s attack.

For most of the audience, however, although Lin Xun’s attack was powerful, it was nowhere near as impressive as Huang Jianchen’s attack.

Bang!

Whip and blade collided, producing a hair-raising sound. Gusts of wind swept outwards, creating ripples on the protective rune array around the stage.

Despite the crazy clash of power, Huang Jianchen’s figure remained unmoved from the spot.

Opposite him, Lin Xun stood unharmed as well.

It appeared that they were equally matched.

“Not bad.”

A chilling smile rose from the corners of Huang Jianchen’s lips as a faint bloodthirsty light sparked in his eyes.

Woowoo~~

He brandished his whip as he explosively dashed forth like a phantom. His aura was akin to a ferocious beast that sought to crush all enemies in its path.

Lin Xun’s figure was instantly engulfed by thousands of whip-shadows. All that could be heard from the stage was the piercing snap of the whip that made a person’s scalp turn numb.

“Huang Jianchen is as ferocious as a tiger. He is strong enough to stand at the pinnacle of the Human Dipper stage.”

Numerous people sighed in amazement, thoroughly impressed by Huang Jianchen’s performance.

“Lin Xun is not bad as well. He’s surrounded on all sides and has nowhere to move but he still hasn’t shown a single opening.”

Others also discovered that although Lin Xun’s figure had been swallowed by whip-shadows, he was not instantly suppressed. Instead, he stood there like an unmovable boulder, blocking the attacks that came at him from every direction.

“Excellent! Your ability to defend against my attacks at the same cultivation level greatly excites me. Only an opponent like you is worthy of my true power!”

On the stage, Huang Jianchen displayed a crazed bloodthirsty look as if he was very satisfied with Lin Xun’s performance.

Numerous people felt frightened by his appearance.

Out of combat, Huang Jianchen was silent and unremarkable like a rock. However, he was a completely different person in battle. A baleful aura surged around him, his eyes gleamed ominously, and his expression was filled with crazed bloodthirstiness

He also became much more chatty and his tone was now filled with endless arrogance and disdain.

The strong contrast baffled everyone, making them wonder who was the true Huang Jianchen.

“Should I feel happy to receive such praise from you?”

Lin Xun revealed a carefree smile.

“I wouldn’t go that far but I hope you don’t lose too quickly. If you do, I won’t feel happy at all!”

Huang Jianchen raised his face to the sky and laughed, his long hair dancing around him as a maniacal look spread from between his brows. His figure seemed to rapidly flicker as his battle lust grew increasingly terrifying. Torrential killing intent converged toward the whip in his hand as he charged at Lin Xun once more.

The stage was instantly swarmed by countless whip-shadows that oppressively lashed at Lin Xun.

Every strike pulsed with power that could break mountains and split rock. Their combined might was overwhelming and terrifying to the extreme.

Lin Xun was not slow to react. His blade danced like a lightning bolt, producing simple, precise, and swift blade-lights that neutralized each incoming whip-shadow. Although it did not look as impressive as Huang Jianchen’s assault, Lin Xun made it seem easy and effortless.

This shocked several fellow Human Dipper experts. They knew that if they were the ones on the stage instead, they would not be able to block any of Lin Xun’s or Huang Jianchen’s attacks.

From this, it was clear that the duel was an incomparable clash between two youths at the apex of the Human Dipper stage!

The atmosphere was set ablaze as the level of excitement was amped to the next level. Numerous people had already stood up and were loudly cheering and shouting.

“Fight!”

“Fight!”

“Fight!”

Chants surged forth in waves, rippling the air of the arena.

“Kill! Kill! Quickly destroy Lin Xun so he’ll never be able to raise his head ever again!”

In one of the private rooms, Qi Yunxiao, Yuan Shi, and the other noble disciples chanted in excitement.

The power Huang Jianchen displayed shocked them and made them see hope in subduing Lin Xun. It made them feel a surge of excitement and exhilaration.

“If it’s so easy, he won’t be Lin Xun.”

A sneer rose on Wen Mingxiu’s lips. Huang Jianchen might seem unstoppable now but she knew that Lin Xun’s friendly appearance also hid a terrifying power.

If not, Lin Xun would not have lasted until the end in the abnormally cruel Blood Kill Camp.

If not, the rainy night assassination operation several days ago would not have ended in a crushing defeat for the many noble factions that had participated.

Wen Mingxiu had a feeling that Lin Xun had yet to use his true power and seemed to still be probing Huang Jianchen.

If this was true, it would mean that Huang Jianchen’s current attacks were of no threat to Lin Xun!

Was it true?

Wen Mingxiu did not know.

……

“Hahaha, Lin Xun can only defend and has no opportunity to counterattack. His defeat is already certain!”

“What a pity that Seventh Young Master Huang is unable to come since he is still recuperating. He would have been very happy to see this, right?”

“If possible, I hope that Huang Jianchen will also cripple Lin Xun’s cultivation to prevent any potential problems in the future.”

In one of the private rooms, the noble disciples from the Forbidden City grinned in delight and excitement.

Only Xie Yutang’s brows were slightly furrowed. He was far sharper than any of them and could tell in a single glance that something was wrong because Huang Jianchen was still unable to suppress Lin Xun.

However, Xie Yutang was not worried about Lin Xun turning the tables. The Little Sword Lord knew that Huang Jianchen still had a powerful secret art he inherited that he had yet to reveal!

……

“Granny, how’s the battle going? Does Young Master Lin Xun have any hope of winning?”

Liu Qingyan stared at the stage, unable to dispel the sliver of worry in her heart.

“Young Mistress, you’ve already asked this question many times.”

Granny Feng helplessly said, “From what I can see, Huang Jianchen’s chances look better. However, it will be very difficult for him to subdue Lin Xun any time soon.”

“Granny, even someone like you can’t tell who will be the final victor?”

Liu Qingyan was clearly unsatisfied with Granny Feng’s evaluation.

Granny Feng thoughtfully said, “It’s hard to say. These two youths are both apex experts in the Human Dipper stage. No one can say for certain who will win until the end because neither of them has yet to show their true power.”

Liu Qingyan frowned, feeling strangely irritated. However, she also understood that battles were filled with variables and no one could give a clear prediction of the outcome.

……

“It’s only been a year since we last met but the kid has already become a renowned ‘Great Master Xun’. His battle power has also risen to an impressive level…”

Mu Wansu was stunned and found herself unable to properly describe her emotions. Since Huang Jianchen was a stranger, she naturally hoped that Lin Xun would triumph.

However, although Lin Xun was doing pretty well, there seemed to be a slight but clear gap between him and Huang Jianchen.

……

Similar discussions occurred in every private room. The powerful occupants in the rooms were naturally able to discern all the intricacies of the battle.

Some were surprised by Huang Jianchen’s torrential ferocity while others took notice of Lin Xun’s tenacity and composure.

All of them arrived at the same conclusion: it would be almost impossible to find any Human Dipper expert in Haze City who could match Lin Xun or Huang Jianchen.

Even in the entire empire, Lin Xun and Huang Jianchen were considered top-tier experts at the Human Dipper stage. It would not be an exaggeration to call them youths that were the pride of the heavens.

After all, both of them were still young teenagers! It was very rare for anyone to achieve such a level of mastery over their cultivation at this young age.

Of course, the bigwigs that hated Lin Xun naturally refused to acknowledge him and sorely wished that Huang Jianchen would defeat Lin Xun, crush his spirits, and completely cripple his future!

Such thoughts were shared by people such as great cultivator Yao Tuohai and the many noble factions that had participated in the assassination operation several nights ago.

Amidst the various thoughts and discussions, an earth-shaking commotion suddenly erupted in the arena, immediately drawing everyone’s gazes.

Huang Jianchen floated in the air as eerie green flames ferociously surged out from his body.

The flames were like will-o'-the-wisp: strange and eerie as they hovered in the air. They bathed the surrounding area in a creepy green glow.

The crowd felt Huang Jianchen’s aura change again, becoming the king of ghosts that presided over the evil ghosts of hell. It made their hairs stand on ends as their bones shivered in their bodies.

“You are stronger than I expected. However, this only makes me happier. Do you know how difficult it is to meet a worthy opponent in the same generation? You should be proud that you have come this far.”

Huang Jianchen’s sinister voice sent chills down the crowd’s spines as spooky green flames danced in his eyes as if he was a bloodthirsty ghost god. “However, you no longer have any hope for a comeback!”