Chapter 1667: Chapter 1668: Defeat
The Hundred-Year War was undoubtedly the greatest calamity in the history of Xia Country.
Throughout the long historical years of Xia Country, countless wars and chaos had erupted, with factions vying for dominance and dynasties rising and falling.
As ti flowed, the orthodoxy shifted, yet the foundation for survival never wavered.
However, during the Hundred-Year War, enemies surrounded on all sides, demons and monsters clashed fiercely.
At that ti, if Xia Country were to fall, it would not rely lose its orthodoxy—it would undoubtedly mark the complete end of Xia Country’s millennia-long legacy.
Understanding this, the Ancient Clan, which had always operated from behind the scenes, stepped into the light for the first ti during an external war.
Of course, among them, Su Linyuan played a pivotal role.
But astute observers understood that Su Linyuan was rely a catalyst, a link binding the Ancient Clan and the contemporary Xia Dynasty together.
The real reason for the Ancient Clan’s intervention was clear: to avoid being caught in a situation where they were enemies on all fronts, they had to act.
Even if doing so risked nurturing a tiger beyond their control.
Xia Country.
And so, during that war, while the Ancient Clan intervened, their actions remained simple and direct.
Reluctant to compromise their pride, they neither ford alliances nor beca overly close with the then-rising Xia Country.
All they did was one thing—slay demons and eliminate monsters.
Under such circumstances, ten peerless “God-Slayers” rose from the Ancient Clan.
Among these ten, each of the Nine Ancient Tribes had at least one representative.
It is impossible to ascertain now whether this was intentionally orchestrated, but one thing is certain—those hailed as “God-Slayers” each exterminated no fewer than a hundred demons and monsters in that war.
The minimum requirent to earn the title of “God-Slayer” was to defeat imperial-level adversaries, totaling over a hundred kills.
Even in the turbulent era of the past, such feats were astonishing.
After all, so cultivators might spend their entire lives without ever encountering even a hundred imperial-level entities.
“Ah, so you’re from the Capital City. That title still hasn’t been forgotten, I see.”
Luo Qing spoke indifferently, seemingly indifferent to the official title Xia Country had bestowed upon him.
To the Ancient Clan, even understanding Xia Country’s current situation, they still held it in so disdain deep in their hearts.
They had witnessed too many cycles of dynastic rise and fall throughout history. To them, those dynasties were no more than fleeting powers of the mont.
In their eyes, without the legacy of a true bloodline, no matter how prosperous a dynasty, it was destined to decline eventually.
The Xia Country of today, having created a new history and even appearing to surpass the Ancient Clan, was no exception in their belief.
“Elder Luo Qing, you were already a sixth-grade Martial Emperor a hundred years ago. I didn’t expect you’d still be one now.”
Su Chengyu’s words were a veiled probe, but Luo Qing remained utterly unfazed, narrowing his eyes as he looked at the young man before him.
“I acknowledge that you have the qualifications to face , but to be frank, you don’t stand a chance.”
Seeing through Su Chengyu’s intentions, Luo Qing did not hesitate to voice his judgnt.
Hearing this, Su Chengyu narrowed his eyes, contemplated briefly, and decided to take the initiative, aiming to gain the upper hand.
The reality was clear: the enemy was strong, and he was weak.
The opponent had proven himself a fearso figure who had erged from a chaotic war filled with monsters and demons. Against such an individual, Su Chengyu understood that showing any weakness would leave him with no chance.
Soone like this, having survived a life-and-death Asura arena, would harbor no cat-and-mouse ntality when dealing with weaker foes. If given the opportunity, he would strike decisively to eliminate his adversary.
Without closing the gap for close combat, as he neared Luo Qing’s peculiar Water-Fire True Qi, Su Chengyu swung the Dragon Slayer Sword, sending out waves of Sword Qi to provoke him.
But this probing Sword Qi failed to raise even the slightest concern for Luo Qing. With a wave of his hand, he crushed countless strands of Sword Qi, his figure instantly shifting to Su Chengyu’s side. Seizing the opportunity, he unleashed a set of ancient martial fist techniques against Su Chengyu.
Heavenly rank?
No, it was beyond even that!
The martial arts contained within the Supre Daoist Scripture were of heavenly rank, but Su Chengyu knew all too well that martial arts limits didn’t stop at the heavenly rank alone.
So of the sword techniques he had created himself undoubtedly surpassed the level of heavenly-rank martial arts.
However, these techniques were too rudintary and sparse, far from forming a complete martial arts system.
Luo Qing’s strange fist techniques, on the other hand, were different. He substituted water and fire for yin and yang, integrating each punch with the harmony of heaven and earth. Each strike resonated with the universe in a way Su Chengyu had never experienced before.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Su Chengyu fought while retreating, yet Luo Qing pressed forward relentlessly, giving him no opportunity to distance himself once more.
In the blink of an eye, Su Chengyu and Luo Qing exchanged blows dozens of tis. Every collision of True Qi against Su Chengyu’s protective barrier made his spirit tremble.
Each clash and confrontation carried with it the sensation that his defenses could be utterly shattered in the very next mont.
Boom!
With a flash of the Dragon Slayer Sword, Su Chengyu seized a chance to thrust forward with the Wasteland Battle Halberd.
Yet Luo Qing’s perceptive reaction was nothing short of extraordinary. Even as Su Chengyu managed to capitalize on this opportunity, Luo Qing responded in the instant the Wasteland Battle Halberd descended.
Taking a single step back, Luo Qing raised a hand to block the sweeping strike of the Wasteland Battle Halberd. Torrential True Qi surged forth, forcibly resisting the bloodthirsty aura emanating from the weapon.
“He’s impenetrable! This guy’s True Qi foundation is imnsely deep, far surpassing that of an average sixth-grade Martial Emperor!”
Within the Sea of Consciousness, the artifact spirit of the Wasteland Battle Halberd spoke urgently to Su Chengyu.
But its warning ca a fraction too late; in combat, offense and defense are decided within monts.
Although Su Chengyu’s maneuver was indeed ingenious, creating a genuine opportunity to injure the Martial Emperor before him, once Luo Qing fully blocked the blow from the Wasteland Battle Halberd, the tide of the battle shifted entirely.
Hearing the Wasteland Battle Halberd’s warning, Su Chengyu was about to retreat when he suddenly felt a chilling gust from behind him.
“You thought you could just walk away after gaining an advantage? Aren’t you dreaming a bit too much?”
Along with the voice behind him ca two fists shrouded in the contrasting True Qi of ice and fire.
One fist carried a sea of fire.
The other bore a mountain of ice.
Both struck simultaneously toward Su Chengyu!
“Little Shi!”
Su Chengyu cried out inwardly.
The Heaven-nding Stone sensed the danger before Su Chengyu could even call out and erected a Five-Color Barrier in front of him.
However, this ti, the previously unstoppable defense of the Heaven-nding Stone only held for an instant before shattering completely.
The twin fists, carrying the power of oppositional ice and fire True Qi, smashed through both the Five-Color Barrier and Su Chengyu’s protective shield, landing squarely on his body!
Boom!
With a deafening crash, Su Chengyu’s figure was driven into the ground, carving out a massive crater in the earth.
Su Chengyu attempted to rise, but a wave of pain surged through his chest. As he tried to lift his head, blood spewed from his mouth.
Looking up again, Su Chengyu saw Luo Qing already standing before him, staring down coldly as he softly spoke.
“It seems this is the end.”
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