Chapter 1425 - 1423: Ikebayashi Yuichiro
The night deepened gradually.
Ikebayashi Yuichiro remained expressionless, seemingly merging with his sword.
Outside the Er Ling Hall headquarters.
Yang Chen regrouped with Ye Xin and the others.
"Hey, you’re a bit slow!" Ye Xin said with a smile.
Yang Chen shrugged helplessly.
Ye Xin was indeed fast, clearing out three more rooms than them.
Next was Yang Chen, followed by Dongzi and Purple Cultivator.
They gathered at the entrance of the Er Ling Hall headquarters and walked in openly.
Yet inside Er Ling Hall, no one intercepted them, as if the entire headquarters was empty!
As they entered the hall, they saw Ikebayashi Yuichiro sitting cross-legged.
Ikebayashi Yuichiro didn’t even turn his head, just said softly, "You’re here!"
"Sorry to keep you waiting!" Yang Chen smiled slightly.
Ikebayashi Yuichiro turned his body, looking at the five in front of him, his expression unchanged, "I’ve been waiting for a long time!"
His gaze involuntarily swept over Ye Xin, and though Ye Xin’s face was covered, her exceptional beauty was still apparent.
"I didn’t expect you to even deal with Imano Genso!" Ikebayashi Yuichiro praised.
Yang Chen appeared thoughtful and said, "To be precise, he isn’t dead yet."
"Oh?" Ikebayashi Yuichiro raised an eyebrow.
"If he were dead, who would lead us here?" Yang Chen laughed.
"Haha!" Ikebayashi Yuichiro chuckled, "Yang Chen, you’re quite the joker. I heard you’re a senior executive in the Flame Country company. Seeing you in person, you’re indeed extraordinary, constantly assaulting the opponent’s psychological defenses."
"You’re too kind!" Yang Chen responded in kind, "To possess such composure like Yuichiro, that is truly remarkable. I bet your Sword Dao is also extraordinary."
"My Sword Dao..." Ikebayashi Yuichiro caressed the sword sheath softly, "Indeed, my Sword Dao has been waiting for a long time!"
He slowly lifted his head, staring at Yang Chen, "You are strong, destroying Yiling Hall, dealing with Imano Genso, and now here. I admit, you are strong and bold! But today, coming here, you’re walking into a trap!"
"Come out!" Ikebayashi Yuichiro shouted loudly.
He very much wanted to test his Sword Dao on Yang Chen and the others, but in making choices, he felt the mission was more crucial. His Sword Dao could challenge stronger opponents, that would be meaningful.
People hidden in the headquarters flooded out, surrounding Yang Chen and the others.
But most scattered away, leaving just a dozen or so remaining.
Yang Chen and the others smiled without speaking, quietly watching Ikebayashi Yuichiro, showing no trace of nervousness.
Ikebayashi Yuichiro looked at them, a bad premonition rising in his heart.
After waiting for two minutes, there was still no commotion outside.
Ikebayashi Yuichiro’s face changed completely, standing up, staring at Yang Chen, "You dealt with our ambushers outside!"
Yang Chen smiled and said, "Those people were too obstructive, it’s cleaner to clear them out!"
"Bastards!" Ikebayashi Yuichiro cursed, shouting at Yang Chen, "You killed so many of our brothers, I won’t let you off!"
Sclang!
Ikebayashi Yuichiro drew his sword.
"Attack!" Ikebayashi Yuichiro waved his sword, shouting like a commander.
He was truly angry.
Catching Yang Chen and others would be an achievement. But losing so many people, even capturing Yang Chen, might not outweigh the losses!
This thwarted his plans.
Yang Chen’s cold eyes flashed, and he moved instantly.
Purple Cultivator’s gun had already begun firing.
Dongzi and Ying Dong Asura’s names shone undoubtedly, he was like a shadow, quickly integrating into the enemies’ side, each move taking a life.
Fire Phoenix Ye Xin was like a noble phoenix, her mere presence oppressive, harvesting lives like a blood phoenix.
Yang Chen swung widely, ruthlessly eliminating those blocking him.
And just then.
"Look out!" Ye Xin exclaimed, rushing to Yang Chen, raising her dagger with effort.
Clang!
The dagger was sliced through directly, while a wound appeared on her arm.
Seeing this, Yang Chen furiously forced Ikebayashi Yuichiro back.
Earlier, Ikebayashi Yuichiro’s speed was too swift, Yang Chen astonishingly hadn’t noticed!
Fortunately, Ye Xin reacted timely, blocking Ikebayashi Yuichiro’s attack.
But even their specially-made combat dagger of special steel couldn’t withstand Ikebayashi Yuichiro’s sword!
The sharpness of this sword was evident!
Yang Chen shielded Ye Xin behind him, vigilantly staring at Ikebayashi Yuichiro.
Ikebayashi Yuichiro also looked surprised, "I didn’t expect a woman to block my sword!"
"That was a sneak attack! If you dare face me directly, I will kill you!" Ye Xin shouted defiantly.
Yang Chen stopped her, refusing to let her come from behind him.
He sensed something off about Ikebayashi Yuichiro.
To say exactly what was off, he couldn’t pinpoint, but a strange thought lingered in his mind.
He wouldn’t let Ye Xin take risks.
Immediately, he drew out a dagger, vigilantly watching Ikebayashi Yuichiro.
Seeing the dagger’s gleam, Ikebayashi Yuichiro admired, "That should be a combat dagger made of special steel? Didn’t expect you to acquire something like this in Beihai Country."
Yang Chen stared at him without replying.
Ikebayashi Yuichiro, as if caressing a lover, gently stroked the sword’s body, "This sword was given to me by headquarters! It and strength, gave me a new life! And you, have the fortune to be the first to witness my power, the cornerstone of my Sword Dao foundation!"
With that, Ikebayashi Yuichiro’s right arm suddenly tripled in size, wielding the sword fiercely at Yang Chen.
The force, accompanied by a whistling wind, seemed like it could split a stone in half!
Yang Chen’s heart skipped, naturally unwilling to meet it head-on, he immediately pulled Ye Xin aside!
Boom!
The ground was sliced open with a deep sword mark.
The power was astounding.
What Yang Chen focused on wasn’t the mark the sword made on the floor but Ikebayashi Yuichiro’s right arm!
The extent of the swelling was absolutely abnormal!
Ikebayashi Yuichiro wasn’t heavy, about 1.7 meters in height, with a slender build, around 130 pounds, his arm previously of normal size, about ten centimeters in diameter! At this moment, the thickest part of the arm exceeded fifty centimeters, like a giant’s arm!
The broad Martial Arts uniform was stretched tight, seemingly about to tear at any moment!
"Feel it? This is my power!" Ikebayashi Yuichiro’s face showed a mad expression.
Right then, Yang Chen noticed a spot on Ikebayashi Yuichiro’s shoulder bursting open, an arm extending a tentacle-like thing.
Seeing this scene, Yang Chen’s pupils involuntarily contracted sharply!
This tentacle-like thing was something he was all too familiar with!!!