Chapter 201 - Trump Card
Chen Qingtian nearly choked on his own blood at the sight before him.
Just as he prepared to unleash a string of curses, the Ghost Face Spider King's claw lashed out, striking his chest.
The blood he had swallowed surged uncontrollably forth.
After a brief struggle, he managed to speak, his voice grave.
“Loong Chen, despite our past conflicts, we now confront a common foe. It's imperative we set aside personal grievances, wouldn't you agree?”
Chen Qingtian couldn't bear to prolong the conversation, but circumstances left him with no choice. He had to voice this sentiment.
He simply couldn't endure it any longer.
Loong Chen let out a loud belch, patting his slightly bulging belly. Wiping away the grease from his mouth, he spoke casually.
“I'm not one to hold grudges, but as a Commander of the Green Cloud Legion, dispatching an Advanced Grade Beast King is child's play for you. My involvement would only diminish your reputation.”
Loong Chen chuckled, his expression innocent, as though every word he spoke held true sincerity.
The other Commanders' lips twitched at his words, inwardly relieved they hadn't provoked Loong Chen as Chen Qingtian had.
As for requesting their aid?
That notion was utterly preposterous. None present were fools; they all recognized the dynamic between Loong Chen and Chen Qingtian.
Supporting Chen Qingtian now would essentially align them against Loong Chen, a risk none were willing to take.
“You…”
Upon hearing Loong Chen's words, Chen Qingtian seethed with such fury that his body trembled uncontrollably.
The Ghost Face Spider King unleashed another razor-sharp spider web, narrowly missing Chen Qingtian's ear and nearly decapitating him.
Chen Qingtian immediately refocused, refusing to allow any further distractions.
“General Chen, you've got this! I'll handle things here!”
Chen Qingtian struggled to contain the urge to cough up yet another mouthful of blood.
“I'll fight you to the death!”
Having narrowly escaped death at the hands of the Ghost Face Spider King multiple times, Chen Qingtian's anger reached its peak.
How could a revered expert at the Peak of the King Level not possess a few tricks up his sleeve?
Standing firm, he unleashed countless shimmering talismans that swirled around his form.
“Blood Guiding Array!”
With a forceful shout, Chen Qingtian bit his tongue, releasing a stream of blood essence that coated the talismans hovering nearby.
A pallor washed over his face; expelling blood essence demanded an immense toll on one's energy reserves.
Even for a King Level expert, expending a mouthful of blood would drain significant vitality.
As Chen Qingtian's cry resounded, the talismans surrounding him began to spin, casting forth a radiant glow.
Gradually, they converged into the shape of a talismanic sword.
“A talisman formation into a sword!”
Nearby, the Ghost Face Spider King's countenance betrayed a human-like fear upon witnessing the talisman sword before Chen Qingtian. This reaction wasn't exclusive to him; even the surrounding Commanders were astonished by the powerful aura emanating from it.
Its formidable presence exceeded that of the King Level's peak.
Chen Qingtian had concealed his true strength remarkably well. With such a skill at his disposal, he undoubtedly ranked highest in true combat capability among all Commanders, surpassing even the Star Glory Commander.
His motive for concealing his strength likely stemmed from a reluctance to shoulder the responsibility of confronting the Peak Beast King.
“A crafty old tactician.”
Loong Chen cursed inwardly. Were it not for his provocation, he wouldn't have discovered Chen Qingtian's latent abilities.
The Qi emanating from the talisman sword posed a tangible threat even to Loong Chen.
Engaging in combat with this individual while under sudden attack would likely result in severe injury.
“It appears I must remain vigilant in the future.”
Loong Chen sighed inwardly, casting another glance at the battlefield.
“Die!”
Chen Qingtian's countenance twisted into a fierce expression.
Although highly potent, this technique was seldom employed due to its substantial drain on his life force.
However, this time, he had no choice but to unleash this deadly maneuver in order to prevail.
With a thrust that traversed heaven and earth, the Five-Colored Talisman Sword surged forth, swiftly closing the distance to the Ghost Face Spider King.
A piercing shriek erupted from the Ghost Face Spider King as the Five-Colored Talisman Sword impaled its colossal form.
“Detonate!”
Yet, this wasn't the culmination. Chen Qingtian swiftly executed another intricate hand gesture.
In an instant, the Five-Colored Talisman Sword erupted within the body of the Ghost Face Spider King, its verdant blood transforming into droplets that cascaded to the ground.
And thus, the Ghost Face Spider King, an Advanced Grade Beast King, met its demise.
“Successful acquisition. Strength attribute obtained: * 20000.”
“Successful acquisition. Defense attribute obtained: * 22000.”
“‘Acquisition successful. Empirical value obtained: 2000000.'”
“Acquisition successful. Advanced Grade Beast King Level energy essence obtained: * 1.”
Loong Chen surreptitiously collected the Attribute Points, empirical value, and energy essence.
It was a gratifying experience for him to both witness a spectacle and enhance his strength.
Chen Qingtian gasped for breath. At the sight of the demise of the Ghost Face Spider King, he released a long sigh of relief.
Weary, he made his way to where the Ghost Face Spider King's body had exploded. After a brief search, a resounding cry of alarm echoed through the air.
“Where has the energy essence disappeared to?”
Chen Qingtian's eyes widened as he stared intently, frantically scouring every corner, yet the energy essence remained elusive.
Initially, he had hoped that despite exhausting all his health points to unleash his ultimate skill, it would be worthwhile if he could secure the Advanced Grade Beast King Level energy essence.
However, to his dismay, after an extensive search, not a trace of the energy essence could be found.
Suppressing his amusement, Loong Chen refrained from laughing aloud. Naturally, Chen Qingtian wouldn't find the energy essence; it would be odd if he did.
He had already claimed the energy essence while selecting attributes.
“General Chen, could it have been obliterated by your attack?”
Loong Chen forced a smile and suggested.
Each commander regarded Loong Chen with a perplexed expression. How could an Advanced Grade Beast King Level energy essence be so easily destroyed?
Moreover, even if it were destroyed, it should have left behind some remnants.
“Don't give me that look. General Chen's attack was formidable enough to pulverize the Ghost Face Spider King's energy essence into dust. Otherwise, why would there be no remnants?” Loong Chen shrugged, eliciting puzzled glances from the group.
Although Loong Chen's conjecture seemed far-fetched, it held a certain logic.
In comparison to Loong Chen's hypothesis, they were more reluctant to accept that the Ghost Face Spider King failed to produce an energy essence.
Chen Qingtian appeared inclined to believe Loong Chen's explanation.
With a mournful cry to the heavens, he expelled a mouthful of blood.
Immediately after, he collapsed, his strength depleted.
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