chsdbacks Chapter 64 Forbidden Technique Backlash
Chapter 64 Forbidden Technique Backlash
The wind blowing from the city wall carried a heavy stench of blood and acrid gunpowder smoke, like a rough file scraping at one's cheeks. Lin Chen held the Star Power Longsword in one hand, its tip pointing diagonally at the ground, facing the Black Crow King not far away. The wound on his back had reopened from his reckless leap, and warm blood quickly soaked through his once white clothes, dripping down the hem onto the scorching city bricks, instantly evaporating into wisps of scarlet blood mist.
The black iron spear in the Black Crow King's hand trembled slightly, emitting a low hum. His scarlet gaze, piercing through the hideous crow mask, was fixed on Lin Chen: "You really aren't dead. That piece of trash Liu Kun couldn't even handle a seriously injured kid. But that's fine, it'll allow me to personally pluck your head off and extract your Star Martial Core to offer to the Evil Lord."
Before the words were even finished, the city bricks beneath the Black Crow King's feet suddenly shattered, and his figure transformed into a black lightning bolt, rushing straight towards Lin Chen. The spear, carrying a piercing shriek that tore through the air, was imbued with the full power of a peak-level Meridian Opening Realm cultivator. The space around the spear tip even rippled faintly, visible to the naked eye, pointing directly at Lin Chen's heart.
Lin Chen dared not be careless, gritted his teeth and circulated the remaining star power in his body to parry with his sword.
"clang--!"
The deafening clang of metal against metal made the surrounding soldiers' eardrums ache. The city bricks beneath Lin Chen's feet cracked instantly, and the immense impact sent him sliding several meters backward, his feet carving two deep furrows in the ground, and a trickle of blood once again spilled from the corner of his mouth.
"Lin Chen!" Su Muyue exclaimed, her hands quickly forming hand seals. Countless silver-white array patterns suddenly lit up beneath Lin Chen's feet, forming a solid defensive light shield. At the same time, healing runes flowed into Lin Chen's body like trickling streams, barely relieving the excruciating pain churning within him.
"Thank you," Lin Chen said softly, his eyes growing increasingly resolute. He knew he absolutely could not retreat. If he did, the Black Crow King's spear would pierce Su Zhennan's chest, then Su Qingyue, then Zhao Lei, and then every soldier still fighting valiantly on the city wall.
"Star Sword Technique, First Form—Starfall!"
Lin Chen took the initiative to attack, his longsword slashing out in a sharp arc, and countless silver starlight points fell from the sky like a meteor shower, crashing towards the Black Crow King with a scorching aura.
"A mere trick!" The Black Crow King sneered, his spear swirling into an impenetrable black shadow. All the starlight points that struck the spear shadow shattered instantly, turning into nothingness stardust.
"Is that all you've got? You dare to be so presumptuous in front of me?" The Black Crow King lunged forward, his spear like a venomous snake spitting its tongue, each move aimed directly at Lin Chen's vital points.
Relying on the fighting instincts granted by the mark of the First Martial Emperor, Lin Chen struggled to withstand the Black Crow King's attacks. His injuries were too severe; the blow he had just taken from the dragon's tail had nearly shattered his internal organs. Although his Star Martial Core had evolved, it had not yet fully adapted to the new power. Each parry aggravated his wounds, bringing excruciating pain.
After more than a dozen rounds, Lin Chen had several more wounds on his body, and his breathing became increasingly disordered.
"Hahaha, let's see how long you can last!" The Black Crow King laughed triumphantly, his attacks becoming even more ferocious. "After I kill you, I'll capture that little beauty Su Muyue and take her back to be my slave, and then hang Su Zhennan's head on the city gate as a warning to all!"
"You dare!"
Lin Chen roared, his anger igniting the Star Martial Core. The silver star power within his dantian surged like boiling magma, and the mark of the first Martial Emperor between his brows lit up again, radiating a dazzling light.
A surge of new power erupted from the core of the Star Martial Artifact, instantly flowing throughout Lin Chen's body. The blocked meridians within his body were cleared one by one by this power, and his previously stagnant cultivation level broke through at this very moment!
Mid-stage of the Meridian Opening Realm!
"What?!" The Black Crow King's expression changed drastically, his eyes filled with disbelief. "A breakthrough during battle? How is that possible?!"
Lin Chen ignored his shock. After the breakthrough, he felt the whole world become clearer. He could clearly see the trajectory of the Black Crow King's spear and feel the rhythm of his every breath. The first layer of the First Generation Martial Emperor's inheritance was completely under his control at this moment.
"Star Sword Technique, Second Form—Star River Reversal!"
Lin Chen swept his longsword horizontally, and a massive silver galaxy appeared out of thin air, sweeping towards the Black Crow King with immense pressure. Wherever the galaxy passed, the air was compressed into a tangible form, emitting a deafening roar.
The Black Crow King's expression was extremely solemn; he could feel the terrifying power of this attack. He dared not hold back any longer, and suddenly bit his tongue, spitting out a mouthful of black blood essence.
"Black Crow Forbidden Technique - Ten Thousand Crows Devour the Sky!"
Countless black crows emerged from the Black Crow King's body, blotting out the sky and emitting piercing cries. These crows were formed from the Black Crow King's primordial power, each possessing the strength of the early stage of the Meridian Opening Realm.
The black flock of crows collided with the silvery starry sky, creating a deafening roar. The entire city wall trembled violently, and countless soldiers were thrown back by the terrifying shockwave.
"puff--!"
The Black Crow King coughed up a mouthful of blood, the backlash from the forbidden technique instantly weakening his aura. But a glint of madness flashed in his eyes: "Lin Chen, even if I die, I'll drag you down with me!"
He suddenly hurled his spear, which transformed into a black streak of light, carrying his last ounce of strength as it hurtled towards Lin Chen.
Lin Chen's eyes narrowed, and he gripped the Star Sword with both hands, slashing down with all his might.
"Star Slash!"
The silver sword energy collided with the black spear light, shattering the spear light instantly. The remaining force of the sword energy did not diminish, and it struck the Black Crow King heavily in the chest.
"Sizzle—!"
A huge gash was cleaved through the Black Crow King's black armor, and blood gushed out. His massive body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily onto the ground outside the city, kicking up a cloud of dust.