Primordial Emperor
Chapter 389: Defeating the Enemy, Gale Wind Blade Technique

Chapter 389: Chapter 389: Defeating the Enemy, Gale Wind Blade Technique

If Lin Chen’s swordsmanship were not powerful, he wouldn’t have so easily shattered Zhang Kuang’s heavy knife, and Lin Chen’s Sword Qi only managed to wound Zhang Kuang’s neck—this was a display of controlling Sword Qi.

Of course, these were nuances Zhang Kuang couldn’t discern.

"What an impressive treasured sword, it’s probably no less than an Earth-Level Mid-Grade magic treasure."

"Kid, hand over that sharp sword in your grasp, and I’ll spare your life. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being merciless. Here in Baiming Garden, no one will care whether you live or die," Zhang Kuang said arrogantly as he looked at Lin Chen.

In his view, the reason Lin Chen was able to shatter his heavy knife and even wound him was because of the sharp sword in Lin Chen’s hand, not due to Lin Chen’s own swordsmanship.

"If you want this treasure, come and take it yourself," Lin Chen said coldly, holding the long sword in his hand.

Lin Chen had encountered many people like Zhang Kuang before. If the other party genuinely wanted to exchange pointers, Lin Chen would naturally hold back, but if they coveted the treasures Lin Chen possessed, Lin Chen would naturally not be courteous.

The next sword strike, Lin Chen would not hold back.

"Die!"

A flash of light shimmered in Zhang Kuang’s hand as another large saber appeared, and he immediately charged at Lin Chen.

Seeing this, Lin Chen, with his sharp sword at the ready, looked on with utmost seriousness.

Lin Chen didn’t underestimate Zhang Kuang. The opponent’s moves and cultivation were not lacking, and Lin Chen took him seriously.

But defeating Zhang Kuang was, for Lin Chen, an easy feat.

Whoosh—

Another sword was swung, and Sword Light flashed before Zhang Kuang.

With a crack, the heavy knife in Zhang Kuang’s hands broke once again, and this time, Lin Chen didn’t restrain himself. After the Sword Light passed, several wounds appeared on Zhang Kuang’s body, directly damaging his meridians.

"Ahhh—"

"Your swordsmanship is so exquisite; it’s not just the sword in your hand that is formidable, but your swordsmanship as well. Who on earth are you?" Zhang Kuang finally realized that Lin Chen was no ordinary Earth Melding Realm martial artist and was shaken to his core.

If Lin Chen had exerted a bit more strength, then the wounds he now bore might have cost him his life.

"You don’t deserve to know. Get lost," Lin Chen dismissed him outright.

At this moment, where would Zhang Kuang dare to linger? Having been defeated twice and now seriously injured with no strength left to fight, staying would mean he wouldn’t achieve a good rank at the recruitment conference, nor would he gain entry to the Formation Sect.

In the Formation Sect, the strong preying upon the weak was a common occurrence. Now that he was seriously injured, if he didn’t leave, unwelcome trouble might come seeking him.

So Zhang Kuang turned and strode towards the distance, planning to leave the Formation Sect.

"Wait."

However, just as Zhang Kuang was about to leave, Lin Chen’s cold voice sounded from behind him.

"What... what else do you want?"

Zhang Kuang turned to look at Lin Chen, filled with dread.

If Lin Chen wanted his life, he didn’t know whether he could escape from under Lin Chen’s sword.

"Hand over all the treasures you have."

Lin Chen toyed with the sharp sword in his hand, speaking in an indifferent tone.

"Fine, I’ll give them. I’ll give everything," Zhang Kuang conceded, deeply unwilling in his heart, but compared to his life, the treasures on his person didn’t amount to much. He promptly handed them over.

Lin Chen accepted Zhang Kuang’s storage bag and probed inside with his Divine Sense. Nodding in satisfaction, he thought to himself that martial artists attending the Formation Sect’s recruitment conference were indeed wealthier than ordinary martial artists.

Afterward, Lin Chen let Zhang Kuang leave and his gaze started wandering over the crowd.

Defeating someone and claiming their storage bag proved to be a good deal.

Seeing the contemplative look in Lin Chen’s eyes, the crowd immediately felt as though they were being targeted by a ferocious beast, sending chills down their spines, and they couldn’t help but step back.

"Is there anyone else who wishes to challenge Mr. Lin? Feel free to step forward."

Lin Chen eyed the surrounding crowd, issuing a challenge openly and directly.

This move was, admittedly, rather arrogant.

The others here all behaved themselves, fearing that they would be targeted and challenged.

In contrast, Lin Chen openly initiated challenges.

"This guy, he’s absolutely insane, publicly provoking everyone—this is too arrogant."

"But from the previous fight, this guy does have the ability to be arrogant."

"But he’s only a Sixth Layer of Melding Earth Realm martial artist; he can’t truly believe no one dares to challenge him."

"Since that’s the case, why not, brother, you challenge him? With your Heaven-reaching Realm Eighth Layer cultivation, defeating him will be a breeze."

The crowd that had been observing the battle between Lin Chen and Zhang Kuang started whispering among themselves at Lin Chen’s actions.

However, despite the crowd’s discussions, no one dare step forward to battle Lin Chen.

Seeing no one coming forward to fight, Lin Chen shook his head and slowly walked into his room. Looking at the broken door, he gestured casually, and a Spiritual Light quickly repaired it.

Then Lin Chen laid down several Formation Inscriptions and Talisman Inscriptions in the room before entering a meditative state. His previous battle with Zhang Kuang had given him new insight into his swordsmanship. Spiritual Power surged through his body, bursting out from his dantian and rapidly forming a cyclone, and his Cultivation broke through yet another level.

Lin Chen clenched his fist; his Cultivation had reached the Seventh Layer of Melding Earth Realm.

Lin Chen’s insight into the High Mountain Flowing Water Swordsmanship, though it had reached the thirteenth layer, was merely a transmission of experiences shared from the Second Soul Division. To truly make it his own, Lin Chen needed to practice diligently and engage in real combat.

While the consciousness sharing meant that Lin Chen’s main body could get insights from what the Second Soul Division observed in battles between Yan Ruyu and the Redflame Python, it was not something the main body could truly and intimately feel.

After his Cultivation breakthrough, Lin Chen took out the spoils he had obtained from Zhang Kuang earlier.

Among them were some Spirit Stones and elixirs, though they were all Low-Grade elixirs.

Upon inspecting further, Lin Chen’s attention was caught by an Earth-grade Low-Quality Martial Arts Skill within the storage bag, the Gale Wind Blade Technique.