Published: November 30, -0001
With this palm strike, the void ahead trembled violently, and the terrifying spatial power twisted into rippling waves. The astonishing true essence surged forth like a tsunami, rushing directly towards Qin Chen.
This was not merely an attempt to capture Qin Chen; it was clearly an intention to use the pretense of capture to inflict serious injury on him.
“Ling Jun, stop!”
The other Martial Emperors were alarmed and rushed forward to obstruct him. Ouyang Nana and the others also wore expressions of shock; Ling Jun was too ruthless. It was evident he intended to take personal revenge, first giving Qin Chen a show of strength before anything else.
How could a newly ascended half-step Martial Emperor from the lower four domains possibly withstand the attacks of an early-phase Martial Emperor? The only outcome would be severe injury and capture.
But in the next moment, everyone’s expressions froze, their eyes almost popping out of their sockets, their mouths agape enough to fit a chicken egg.
What did they just see?
As a gigantic hand reached out to grab him, a black longsword suddenly appeared in Qin Chen's hand. In an instant, an overwhelming sword aura surged forth from the sword, emanating a destructive aura that seemed to threaten the very fabric of existence, as he swung the sword with fierce intent.
Boom!
An incredible explosion resonated, reminiscent of blades scraping against glass. The towering black sword energy collided violently with Ling Jun's giant hand of true essence, producing a deafening sound, and then, with a ‘puff’, it cleaved Ling Jun's massive hand in two, tearing it apart.
Bang!
The shattered true essence hand came crashing down, sending Qin Chen flying downwards. His clothes fluttered as he tumbled back for over a hundred meters before coming to a stop, yet he was completely unscathed, without a single wound on him.
How could this be?
Everyone was astonished, utterly unable to believe their own eyes. An early-phase eighth-level Martial Emperor had attacked; yet, a mere half-step Martial Emperor like Qin Chen had emerged unscathed. It seemed utterly unbelievable.
Even Ling Jun was momentarily stunned.
Although he had not used all his strength for fear of killing Qin Chen with a single strike, he had put forth about sixty to seventy percent of his power, yet this was the unexpected outcome.
Enraged and humiliated, Ling Jun planned to attack again.
Swish, swish, swish!
The other four Martial Emperors arrived in an instant, stopping Ling Jun's second attempt to strike.
These four were just as shocked, looking at Qin Chen as if they were seeing him for the first time.
“Gentlemen, let me take this brat down,” Ling Jun shouted, his face flushed with anger and humiliation.
“Brother Ling, enough is enough. No matter what, Ling Yi's life is not in danger. If you keep making a scene like this, it will not be easy for us to explain ourselves,” a voice transmitted secretly, carrying a warning.
Under conditions that permitted, they would give the Ling family some face, turning a blind eye, but with so many disciples openly watching, it would be unreasonable for them to continue being biased.
Moreover, Qin Chen's talent shocked a few of them; not only had he defeated Ling Yi, but he had also withstood Ling Jun's powerfully aggressive strike.
This child is extraordinary!
Ling Jun was furious but knew he couldn't do anything now.
“Brat, you wait! Anyone who touches a member of the Ling family will not escape the Ling family's retribution, no matter how powerful you are!”
Ling Jun roared, glaring viciously at Qin Chen, his anger palpable.
A dignified Martial Emperor resorting to verbal threats against a half-step Martial Emperor was bound to provoke laughter.
With the four Martial Emperors intervening, the storm soon calmed.
As for the so-called clarification of the truth, that was just talk; Ling Jun and Ling Yi didn’t continue to probe deeper because even a fool knew who had initiated the conflict. To investigate further would only bring shame upon themselves.