“Are you really going to run away?”
The observers were nearly speechless, their jaws dropping in disbelief. What had just happened? Why had Guo Chen, who had been so arrogant moments ago, chosen to flee at first sight of his opponent?
Even Ning Qian and Yu Ya hadn’t expected Guo Chen to back down so quickly!
Thinking back to how they had struggled when facing Guo Chen, they felt stunned and humbled by the stark difference in strength—it was truly disheartening.
“I told you before, this time you won’t be as lucky as last time!”
Run? Well, that depends on whether you can escape at all. Xiao Yufan, standing at the peak of the Spirit Communication Stage, exuded increasing confidence. Within this mysterious land, among the younger generation, he was the heavens themselves!
As his words fell, Xiao Yufan had already moved…
His afterimage vanished in an instant as he pushed the Dragon Chasing Lightning technique to its limits. Indeed, Guo Chen’s Blood Escape Technique, when activated, granted him a speed far surpassing that of ordinary Spirit Communicators.
But clearly, that speed wasn’t enough!
Having inherited the Dragon Subduing Sect’s legacy, Xiao Yufan’s Dragon Subduing True Art had quietly advanced to the eighth layer, meaning the Dragon Chasing Lightning technique had been refined to sheer perfection.
Therefore, under Xiao Yufan’s bizarre and unpredictable movements, Guo Chen had absolutely no chance of escape. After fleeing a hundred meters, he already saw Xiao Yufan’s amused smile waiting for him.
“If we really fight, you might not necessarily come out on top. I suggest you don’t push your luck too far…”
This time, Guo Chen’s expression turned completely grim. It seemed Xiao Yufan had no intention of letting him go. This time, there would be no one to save him, unlike last time when helplessness haunted him still.
Every time he faced Xiao Yufan, he ended up humiliated. Guo Chen deeply feared him. Yet, despite the storm raging inside him, he still had to put on a show of bravado.
“Pushing your luck? I like that phrase!”
Eyes slightly raised, Xiao Yufan’s lips curled into a smile. To Guo Chen, however, it looked like the grin of a devil, his last hope fading into oblivion.
Since escape was impossible, Guo Chen naturally refused to await his doom passively. The crimson mist around him thickened, even his eyes turning blood-red. If he fought, he might still have a chance.
“Oh, you’re ready to fight already? Impatient as ever!”
Shaking his head and shrugging uninterestingly, Xiao Yufan remarked, as if he had already foreseen Guo Chen’s desperation.
“Blood Demon Body, Asura Slash!”
Ignoring Xiao Yufan’s mockery, Guo Chen immediately unleashed his strongest form. Previously, without even activating the Blood Demon Body, he had pushed Yu Ya and Ning Qian to the brink. Facing Xiao Yufan, he dared not slacken for a moment, for the cost of hesitation could be his life.
Guo Chen wouldn’t gamble with his life recklessly. His attack carried a maddening intensity—failure meant he might never leave this cursed place alive.
“Pathetic!”
Coldly, Xiao Yufan uttered the four words. His hands formed a complex seal, creating an obscure pattern. Once he had decided to act, Xiao Yufan would leave Guo Chen no room for hope!
The attack of a peak Spirit Communicator was terrifying indeed. Even Ning Qian and Yu Ya felt their eyelids twitch violently. They were certain that if such an attack struck them, they would either die or suffer grave injuries.
Confronted by Xiao Yufan’s mysterious hand seal, the crimson mist around Guo Chen slowly dissipated, revealing his slightly grotesque profile…
Though the attack seemed unremarkable, Guo Chen, caught in Xiao Yufan’s assault, felt an ever-increasing pressure. Eventually, even breathing became difficult.
He had hoped that taking the initiative might regain some dignity, but now it was clear—he was no match for Xiao Yufan. The gap between them was enough to plunge him into despair…
“I can finish you off with just one move!”
In truth, Guo Chen, at the mid-stage of Spirit Communication, wasn’t that fragile. However, his mind had already lost composure, leaving him unable to harm Xiao Yufan. And Xiao Yufan certainly wouldn’t give him another chance.
As Xiao Yufan’s voice faded, Guo Chen’s pupils suddenly constricted. A golden-yellow hand seal, accompanied by a faint dragon’s roar, ruthlessly crashed into his body…
Suddenly, the battlefield fell into a brief silence, an eerie stillness that felt terrifying. Though they didn’t know exactly what had happened, they could all sense the astonishing aura emitted by that golden hand seal. Under such a pressure, even experts at the peak of the Innate Stage felt their breaths catch.
The crimson mist completely dissipated. A blood-red blood worm crawled out from Guo Chen’s body. With the host lifeless, the parasite had nowhere left to hide.
As soon as the worm appeared, it triggered violent reactions in many people’s bodies. Blood Gǔ insect—indeed a creature of utmost yin and evil!
In a flash, Xiao Yufan produced a pouch, instantly sealing the blood worm inside. Naturally, he wouldn’t allow such a creature to continue wreaking havoc on the hidden martial world. From the way many experts reacted when Guo Chen released the crimson mist, it was clear this creature could also consume life force…
After finishing this, Xiao Yufan didn’t even glance at Guo Chen. The feud between him and the Guo family was now settled completely. In truth, Guo Chen should feel fortunate—his single death had spared the entire hidden Guo family.
Undoubtedly, an instant kill?
Everyone was still too stunned to react, yet they could already sense that Guo Chen had no life force left. A promising young expert at the mid-stage of Spirit Communication had perished at Xiao Yufan’s hands!
In the battle for supremacy among the younger generation, Guo Chen’s previous glories had ironically elevated Xiao Yufan’s status. Among this generation’s elite, only one stood at the peak…
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