Chapter 175 - 174: The Power of the Heaven Tier Martial Technique
"BOOOOOOM!"
This clash once again set off a deafening explosion.
Countless torrents of Power surged as horrifying shockwaves rolled outward, layer by layer.
One righteous, one evil; one light, one dark. Both types of Power were incredibly strong, each capable of unleashing unparalleled might.
However, the dark Power ultimately proved superior. When Elder Lu’s Square Seal collided with Du Penghui’s black orb, it held for only a fraction of a second before instantly shattering. The black orb then continued onward, its momentum unchecked, and struck Elder Lu.
"PFFT!"
Elder Lu spat out another large mouthful of fresh blood before his body began to fall from the sky for the second time.
His body was now charred black, and blood sprayed freely through the air as if it cost nothing.
Before losing consciousness, he glanced at Tang Yi one last time, a satisfied smile touching the corners of his lips.
"Hmph. You actually dared to block me? You truly don’t know the difference between life and death!"
Du Penghui snorted coldly. Disposing of that annoying fly had considerably improved his mood. But when he turned his head, intending to stop Tang Yi once more...
Suddenly—
"SHIIING!"
A golden light flared to life.
And that golden light was Tang Yi.
Although the fierce battle between Elder Lu and Du Penghui seemed to last a long time, spanning many rounds, the Speed of a Battle Emperor Powerhouse was so incredible that their entire exchange had actually taken only a few seconds.
In other words, Elder Lu had fought with his life on the line, yet he had only managed to stall Du Penghui for a few seconds.
Under normal circumstances, a few seconds would be nothing.
Had they stuck to the original retreat plan, these few seconds wouldn’t have been enough for many of the West Mansion members to escape. It would have been completely meaningless.
But...
In that moment, a few seconds was all Tang Yi needed.
Those few seconds that Elder Lu had bought him were just enough for Tang Yi to safely complete his ten-second charge-up.
The very moment Elder Lu was struck down and began his Fall from the sky, Tang Yi completed the opening stance of the Heaven Tier Lower Grade Martial Technique, Flame Dance!
At this moment, his body lit up, emitting a dazzling golden light as the powerful Heaven Tier Martial Technique erupted instantly!
"Flame Dance!"
"WHOOSH!"
Tang Yi bellowed, still holding the same sword-drawing posture as before. He flickered, transforming into a streak of golden light, and appeared before Du Penghui in an instant.
His Speed was phenomenal. He crossed the dozen-or-so-meter distance in a flash, as if he had teleported. It didn’t even take the blink of an eye.
At this moment, Tang Yi was filled with utter fury.
Though he couldn’t move an inch during those ten seconds, his five senses had kept him fully aware of what was happening outside!
He had seen Elder Lu use every trick in the book to hold back the golden-masked Battle Emperor Martial Artist.
He had seen Elder Lu stand his ground, not dodging or evading, even when facing the super-powerful attacks of the golden-masked Battle Emperor Martial Artist.
He had seen, even more clearly, the look of grim determination on Elder Lu’s face as he advanced, Fearless and Unstoppable, knowing full well he was outmatched and that his Life was in danger.
It had to be said that Elder Lu was a good man.
A kind man, responsible and willing to make sacrifices.
Yet a man like that had been grievously injured by this evil-doer in the golden mask, his fate now unknown!
This made Tang Yi furious.
A torrent of rage erupted from the depths of his heart.
’Kill! Kill! Kill!’
He would tear this golden-masked Battle Emperor Martial Artist to pieces.
No matter who he was, no matter his status, no matter how strong he was!
One word!
Kill!
"SHIIING!"
Tang Yi instantly drew the sword hidden behind his back and, in the next moment, slashed at Du Penghui.
Faced with Tang Yi’s lightning-fast assault, Du Penghui’s face paled in utter terror.
Enveloped in a dazzling golden aura and radiating a murderous intent, Tang Yi looked like a supremely Divine War God before whom all must kneel and accept their execution.
That Fearless and Unstoppable momentum, that bone-chilling killing intent—it was more terrifying than King Yama himself!
Seeing Tang Yi’s slash coming, Du Penghui was terrified, but he didn’t forget to Resist.
However, just as he moved to Resist...
"BOOM!"
The sword Tang Yi slashed at Du Penghui suddenly erupted with roaring flames. It moved with incredible Speed; before Du Penghui could even react, it blurred past, slicing through his body and drawing a spray of blood. At the same time, a violent explosion rang out.
It was as if something had detonated within Du Penghui’s flesh, sending gruesome blossoms of blood spattering outward.
If not for the immense Defense Power and tough physique of a Battle Emperor Powerhouse, that single blow might have been enough to blast him to death.
As it was, it only blasted a small hole in the flesh of the wound. With the powerful regenerative abilities of a Battle Emperor Powerhouse, an injury like this would heal in no time.
The Flame attached to the Shadow Remnant Sword merely scorched Du Penghui’s wound black and failed to cause a fatal injury.
It seemed that killing Du Penghui would take more than a single slash.
Even a strike this powerful couldn’t do much to a Battle Emperor Powerhouse.
This just went to show how formidable the Defense Power of a Battle Emperor Powerhouse truly was.
This was exactly why everyone believed that not even twenty-odd Battle Kings working together could defeat a Battle Emperor Powerhouse. The Battle Kings simply couldn’t breach their opponent’s defense; sending more would be useless!
But did you think Tang Yi was finished with just one slash?
Was this the full extent of a Heaven Tier Lower Grade Martial Technique’s power?
It couldn’t even kill a Battle Emperor?
Of course not!
After the first slash came the second, the third, the fourth, the fifth—one after another in quick succession, so fast the eye couldn’t follow.
Furthermore, every slash was wreathed in Flame, every slash carried an explosive effect, and each successive strike was more powerful than the last!
"SHING! SHING! SHING!"
"BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!"
By the time Tang Yi delivered his twentieth slash, the Power had tripled, reaching three hundred percent. The Flame had grown more Frenzied, and the force of the explosions was even more terrifying.
Looking at him now, Du Penghui was completely unable to put up any Resistance against Tang Yi’s frantic assault. He was drenched in blood, his body covered in gashes, burnt flesh, and gaping holes.
"SHING! SHING! SHING!"
"BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!"
When the twenty-third, twenty-fourth, and twenty-fifth slashes landed, Du Penghui had already lost consciousness. There wasn’t a single intact spot on his body. His face, his legs—every part of him was a mangled, bloody ruin. He looked like a man made of blood, a truly horrifying sight.
The twenty-sixth, twenty-seventh, and twenty-eighth slashes!
All of Du Penghui’s bones were shattered. He was no longer breathing. His left arm and lower left leg had been turned into chunks of flesh and vanished.
But did you think death would be the end of it?
It wasn’t!
The twenty-ninth slash!
All of Du Penghui’s limbs vanished. Even his head was smashed like a watermelon, utterly pulverized by the slash.
At this moment, Tang Yi paused slightly. The golden light enveloping his body intensified, as if he were gathering his power for the final strike.
The final slash, and also the strongest!
"BOOM!"
The thirtieth slash!
Du Penghui’s entire body—all his flesh, all his bones—was completely obliterated into dust, vanishing from the world.
From the sky, a ceaseless rain of blood poured down.