Chapter 246: Becoming His Steppingstone
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Pfft…” Upon hearing this, the Quasi-Saint Realm expert was so furious he spat out another mouthful of blood. His robes were dyed red with the fresh blood.
From the time he started cultivating until now, he had never suffered such a blow before. First, his ally was heavily injured by someone using his own magic treasure against them. Then…his magic treasure was s.n.a.t.c.hed away by his opponent as well.
Most critically, the other party mocked him! This was a ma.s.sive blow he simply could not endure.
“Since the delivery is made, you should be on your way!” Su Chen held the magnetic mountain in hand and slowly turned around. His icy gaze swept over the three remaining Quasi-Saint Realm powerhouses as he spoke indifferently.
All who met his eyes involuntarily shuddered. He was like a celestial emperor descending to the mortal world. The magnetic mountain in his grasp now seemed akin to the jade seal of a heavenly emperor, casually pressing down upon them.
Su Chen did not choose to bond with this magnetic mountain. He wanted to break it down into materials to fuse into the Azure Dragon Sword instead. Thus, there was no need for it to recognize him as master.
Yet even unbonded, the magnetic mountain still displayed terrifying might in Su Chen’s hands. Though only fist-sized, it gave rise to dreadful aftershocks.
Boundless pressure permeated heaven and earth. Everyone present felt chills run down their spines as if they would be crushed to death by this limitless force. Some of the weaker ones even found it hard to breathe.
“Oh, no!” The Dashang Quasi-Saint Realm expert’s expression drastically changed. Staring at the magnetic mountain pressing down overhead, there was only one thought in his mind:
Escape!
He didn’t hesitate at all, his body transforming into a streak of light as he shot towards the distance. He knew that before this mountain, especially when mobilized by Su Chen, they had not a shred of a chance.
The only path to survival was flight! If they were but a step slower, what awaited them was certain death!
However… he was still a step too slow. In the sky above, the magnetic mountain, like the imperial jade seal of a heavenly emperor, abruptly came crashing down.
Puff…
A clear sound echoed between heaven and earth. Half of the Quasi-Saint Realm expert’s body was instantly misted into blood. Only his upper half barely managed to escape.
Blood dyed the heavens crimson. Everyone gazing upward was shocked by the scene. Originally, it was already astonishing enough that Su Chen had used the bonded magnetic mountain to suppress two Quasi-Saint Realm powerhouses.
Yet now, with a single strike, he had utterly crippled another Dashang Quasi-Saint Realm expert. What was originally five against one, a sure victory in the eyes of all, had now undergone an earth-shaking change.
And now, the circ.u.mstances of the entire battlefield were very clear. Five versus one…not only had they failed to kill Su Chen, but Su Chen had instead killed two and maimed one.
How were the remaining two supposed to deal with Su Chen? If they chose to continue, very soon, there would be two more Quasi-Saint Realm corpses here!
But if they didn’t press on, the prestige of the Infinite Demon Sect and Dashang would be utterly ruined. The five of them would become Su Chen’s monumental achievement after breaking through to the Quasi-Saint Realm.
By then, Su Chen’s name would resound throughout the East Barrens and Central Plains, while they would only become gossip fodder for others. It was even possible no one would remember them at all.
“Stop!” The last Dashang Quasi-Saint Realm expert and Tang Huo roared out simultaneously. The two swiftly stepped forth.
They knew that a Quasi-Saint Realm cultivator was no longer Su Chen’s match. Once Su Chen dealt with him, they would become his next targets!
The two moved with great speed. However, Su Chen was even swifter! The Azure Dragon Sword in his hand swept out. The white radiance was like an azure dragon soaring aloft, swallowing mountains and rivers.
Bang!
A loud sound rang out. The white dragon rapidly swept Tang Huo and the other two flying.
Buzz…
Next, a droning sound rang out. Su Chen took out the magnetic mountain with his left hand, swiftly suppressing what remained of that half-bodied Quasi-Saint Realm expert.
At the very last moment, the Quasi-Saint Realm expert could only stretch out a single hand to block. Even at his peak, he didn’t dare resist the magnetic mountain’s immense power. Now, crippled as he was, he dared not resist it even more.
The magnetic mountain was only fist-sized, yet like an ancient divine peak, incomparably vast as it pressed down the Quasi-Saint Realm expert underneath. A b.l.o.o.d.y mist rose up. Thus, this expert from Dashang fell.
Not even a complete corpse remained, only the fragile divine soul. But the instant that soul flew out… Su Chen’s palm came slapping down.
Buzz…
Waves of fluctuation came from the void. The Quasi-Saint Realm expert was completely annihilated, without any chance of rebirth.
“This…” The spectators were dumbfounded. Everything had happened too swiftly.
First, two Infinite Demon Sect’s eiders were forcibly killed by Su Chen. Next, Su Chen seized away the magnetic mountain. Finally, the mountain’s original master even had his divine soul crushed by Su Chen, no hope of revival at all.
This series of actions was accomplished in mere minutes. At the same time, before many people could react, the battle had already ended.
“Is this Su Chen’s true power?”
“Now I understand why he had the confidence to fight five alone.”
“Su Chen is showing off his elegance!”
“His goal is simple. He wants the prodigies of his generation and the older generation to despair!”
“Crazy!”
The surrounding ma.s.ses discussed animatedly. Many looked towards Su Chen, but soon their gazes landed upon the Heavenly Heart Holy Son, the Golden Crow Clan’s Third Prince, and other prodigies present.
One notion rose in their hearts. It was their blessing to exist in the same era as Su Chen!
At the same time, it was also their misfortune! Fortunate that an invincible, terrifying demon had emerged in their generation! And this demon was rising right before their very eyes!
Yet unfortunate that they would all become Su Chen’s stepping stones! Of course, ninety-nine percent of those present were already no match for Su Chen. Even the Holy Sons of the various sects and factions would be unable to oppose Su Chen!
Su Chen’s opponents were now the leaders of the various powers, no longer on the same level as these people.
“Off you go!” Su Chen slowly turned, gazing at the two as he spoke indifferently. Meeting Su Chen’s eyes, they couldn’t help but shiver.
Their bodies shook as they retreated. Very quickly, they pulled some distance from Su Chen and flew off without looking back.
“Do you think you can escape?” Su Chen watched Tang Huo’s retreating back, faintly laughing as he spoke.
Of them all, Tang Huo was the strongest. At the same time, he was also the fastest. Dealing with him first was the optimal approach.
Thinking thus, Su Chen didn’t hesitate at all, his entire body transforming into a streak of light. Before anyone could react, he had already appeared behind Tang Huo.
Boom!
The Azure Dragon Sword descended. A white dragon carrying the aura to suppress heaven and earth charged murderously at Tang Huo..