Published: March 7, 2025
Chapter 174: A Long-Planned Confrontation
Kong Heartache never imagined that his plan to lure the snake out of its hole would be achieved in such a way! Just when he was filled with rage and felt like he was being toyed with, he unexpectedly saw his greatest target, wearing a mask, casually walking over from the opposite side.
Striding forward with an air of invincibility! That eerie black robe, that terrifying mask, that unique aura of superiority...
Kong Throne's eyes became misty.
Heaven has eyes!
At the moment he saw the 'Chu King of Hell,' Kong Throne's entire body tensed up, and even his heartbeat became excitedly disordered at that instant.
Kong Throne took a deep breath, then slowly relaxed, squinting his eyes to the maximum extent, hiding all of his life force fluctuations.
When he opened his eyes again, he had already sunk into absolute silence! His heartbeat was still; his pulse was still. His breathing was still. Even the metabolic functions of his hair follicles momentarily ceased!
Silence reigned!
In Kong Throne's eyes, as his pupils slowly constricted, the world suddenly disappeared, leaving only the figure of the man in the black robe approaching from the distance! Every step he took seemed to tread upon Kong Heartache's heart!
Three strides away!
Kong Heartache's body didn't move at all, but silently shifted his entire center of gravity forward, retaining the strength in his legs to launch himself forward!
Ten paces from the entrance of the Butian Pavilion! This was the line between life and death!
At this distance, no matter how vigilant the Chu King of Hell was, the tension in his heart began to ease. Kong Heartache had tested this with real lives multiple times, and it would be no mistake!
And the moment Kong Heartache decided to act was right here!
Not able to gauge the cultivation level of the man in the black robe, Kong Heartache drew upon all of his own cultivation level; this strike was his strongest!
Even if he was just an ordinary person, he would still do this!
Only three steps left!
The attitudes of the people coming in and out of the Butian Pavilion changed as well; they all became respectful, bowing and greeting the 'Chu King of Hell' with deference, calling out, "Imperial Seat."
The "Chu King of Hell" didn't bother with pleasantries, holding his head high, either huffing lightly through his nostrils at anyone who greeted him or simply ignoring them, walking around with his hands behind his back with an air of superiority.
That kind of arrogant pride was evident.
Indeed, it was the Chu King of Hell!
The attitude of the Butian Pavilion's people completely dispelled the last bit of doubt in Kong Heartache's heart!
Two more steps!
Closer!
Even closer!
With the third step already in the air, as long as his heel touched the ground, he would be within ten paces!
At this moment!
At this exact moment!
Success hinged on this instant!
Action!
Kong Heartache took a deep breath, pushed off with both feet, and suddenly transformed into an arrow released from its bow, shooting forward silently!
Not a sound was made as he seemed to vanish into thin air, crossing over dozens of paces in a flash, elevated above his target!
Just as his body was about to touch the ground, a loud "whoosh" suddenly erupted from behind him, a thick cloud of white smoke exploded outward; the space he traversed shimmered with distorted rays in the sunlight, clearly visible!
His speed was astonishingly fast, and the friction between his body and the air actually created smoke! Moreover, with his movement, he tore through space itself!
Time and space seemed to halt at that moment!
As he flew into the air, Kong Heartache didn't do anything foolish like exhaling loudly; instead, he quietly flashed his hand and, without knowing how, produced a nearly transparent thin blade!
Facing the 'Chu King of Hell,' Kong Heartache swung down fiercely!
At this moment, the heel of the 'Chu King of Hell' had just touched the ground!
Boom!
Kong Heartache's killing intent, which had been hidden until now, suddenly erupted like a torrential flood, like a tsunami, at this moment!