Chapter 1457: The Might of a Single Sword! (1/2)
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
Wang Chong's internal injuries were far too serious. The flare-up of his cultivation defect had caused him to fall unconscious for seven days and nights, and his spirit and strength had all been enormously affected by this ordeal. Otherwise, this mysterious assailant would have never succeeded so easily.
The bride of the Xu Clan had actually used the moment the groom had come to welcome her to attempt an assassination. Everyone present was stunned by this event.
But Wang Chong had reacted very quickly. He instantly understood that the bride in the sedan chair was not Xu Qiqin. Xu Qiqin could not possibly possess such a high level of cultivation.
On the other side, the 'bride' ignored Wang Chong's question.
”Kill him!”
From underneath the veil came a cold and emotionless voice, oozing with killing intent.
Ssst! The red veil and ceremonial gown exploded, revealing a black robe, and two cold and stern eyes peeking out from beneath a white ghost mask that concealed all other facial features.
Clang! That person's black sword trembled, and then she left a blur in the air as she shot toward Wang Chong like a thunderbolt.
Boomboomboom!
At almost the same moment, the Xu Clan escorts behind the female assassin sent energy rippling out of their dantians, causing their red ceremonial attire to explode, revealing the black robes beneath.
”Kill!”
These people took out their swords and lunged forward, all of them charging at Wang Chong.
”Protect Milord!”
Xu Keyi and the Wang Clan guards paled as they moved to protect Wang Chong. Stellar Energy exploded from their bodies as they rushed forward like dragons.
Bang!
A single strike unleashed a chorus of screams as Xu Keyi and his men were sent flying. They couldn't even take a single blow from the female assassin.
The female assassin and the people behind her took up formation to completely surround Wang Chong.
The men in black!
Wang Chong's mind trembled in realization. These assassins disguised as Xu Qiqin and her retinue were actually the men in black who were doggedly pursuing him.
Wang Chong was far too familiar with their auras.
”Protect the Madam!”
Wang Chong's eyes turned cold, and with a single wave, he drew a sword into his right hand. When the men in black were only several feet from Wang Chong, he lunged forward to meet them.
As if he was a ghost, Wang Chong suddenly appeared in front of the female assassin.
Thrusting out his right hand, he moved his sword with superb skill, directly striking the tip of the female assassin's sword. At the same time, he flung his left hand, his palm striking the assassin and sending her flying.
Wang Chong blinked away and began to appear left and right, up and down, always appearing where the men in black did not expect.
Unlike before, Wang Chong did his best to avoid direct confrontation. He would appear in unexpected positions to strike out with a punch or finger jab, and the assassins would scream as they were flung into the air.
”Ah!”
The screams seemed ceaseless. In this battle, Wang Chong chose to attack the weakest part of his opponent's body so that he consumed as little Stellar Energy as possible. In his body's current condition, this was the ideal strategy.
Swish!
But suddenly…
”Let's do this! We die together!”
A ferocious roar that had seemingly been suppressed for a long time resounded, and before Wang Chong could react, a staggering 'civilian' that had been 'forced' by the chaotic crowd into Wang Chong's vicinity suddenly pulled out his sword and charged at Wang Chong.
This single strike was incredibly fast and had seemingly been practiced thousands of times, imbued with the resolve to die. This person had seemingly predicted Wang Chong's reaction and chose exactly the right moment to strike.
Even someone of Wang Chong's abilities had to admit that this sword was incredibly hard to dodge.
Even so, Wang Chong did not panic. He immediately shot off to the side, but he only managed to get several feet before his energy suddenly fell into chaos, causing his body to slow for a moment.
Swish! Wang Chong's ceremonial robe was cut open, the sharp edge of the sword cutting across his abdomen in a spray of blood.
Bang!