Chapter 108: Are You Ready?
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【Senior Sister! Senior Sister! Are you there? Senior Sister?】
On the other side of the Jade Pendant, a line of text floated in midair like a projection.
Ye Qinghan chose to ignore them, letting the messages pop up one after another.
【Senior Sister!】
【Master has been attacked!】
Li Shiyao cowered in the corner, watching helplessly as Su Cheng was slammed into the wall. Even through layers of protective barriers, the impact sent Su Cheng flying, blood spurting from his mouth.
Her emotions spilled over the screen. Her hands clenched like ants on a hot pan, her anxiety boiling over!
She couldn't understand why. She never imagined her Master could face an opponent—someone even he couldn't handle!
【Then Shiyu, run now!】
Just then, the senior sister sent a message. But Shiyu never expected the senior sister would tell her to flee.
【But what about Master?】
【Master? Shi Yao can't do anything anyway. Just run away. Why worry about so much?】
Li Shiyu was utterly dumbfounded!
Su Cheng shifted his body, spitting out the metallic taste of iron rust from his throat. It was only thanks to layer upon layer of armor that the massive axe’s slash had been deflected into a blunt hammer blow.
Even so, the sheer force of that blow felt like every organ in his body had been shattered!
But his opponent wasn't faring much better. That was the Godslayer Spear! Had Su Cheng's cultivation been higher, that single thrust would have torn the dragon king apart!
After unleashing that axe swing, the Old Dragon King slammed down one knee, his nostrils spewing scorching dragon breath. Clearly, this injury was severe for him too.
But this too was part of Su Cheng's plan. The wounds inflicted by the God-Slaying Spear couldn't heal quickly. Besides the Nine-Nine-Nine All-Purpose Elixir, Su Cheng had no other countermeasures.
But such divine elixirs weren't cheap like the quick-acting fox-saving pills. Their price was beyond Su Cheng's means. The system only gifted one pill when he took on a direct disciple, and he'd already given both to his two precious treasures.
Yu Lan's pupils dilated in shock. Su Cheng had actually withstood the slash of an Imperial Weapon! And he'd done it with his bare hands!
In that instant, she believed it. Facing the Dragon King ahead, even if Su Cheng didn't evade, he would surely prevail!
Su Cheng hadn't lied—he simply refused to take such a risk!
Watching Su Cheng rise once more, spear held at his side, all traces of scholarly refinement vanished.
"Sister Yulan, don't worry. He's stronger than I anticipated, but I promise I'll seize that Imperial Weapon for you."
Yu Lan was at a loss for words. Truthfully, she knew Su Cheng's caliber.
If this were a evenly matched duel, with their lives staked on the table, she wouldn't feel anything.
But this man before her? Calling him mortal would be an understatement!
Yet here he stood before the Dragon King who had once made her retreat in fear, unafraid of death itself, fighting only to secure a sliver of hope for his disciple.
[Perhaps the human race isn't entirely as it's portrayed?]
"When the time comes, Sister Yulan, take the Imperial Weapon and leave first. I'll go to the Dragon King's Palace later to find you."
Just as Yu Lan opened her mouth to speak, the Imperial Weapon appeared before her eyes in an instant. In that same instant, the Godslayer Spear blocked the Imperial Weapon!
With a thunderous crash, Su Cheng gritted his teeth as he and Yu Lan were sent reeling back several steps!
Yu Lan stared at the black spear in Su Cheng's hands, utterly bewildered. What the hell was this thing? Could it actually withstand an Imperial Weapon?
Every second brought new shock to Yu Lan—one surprise after another!
"Sister Yulan, don't just stand there! My disciple still needs your help. Hide behind me—I'll go retrieve the imperial weapon for you."
The hand holding the spear trembled slightly. Yu Lan knew this arm of Su Cheng's had barely survived the Imperial Weapon's strike.
Even with divine artifacts and magical weapons protecting him, he remained a mortal body. This physical form limited the full potential of these treasures.
It was like a newbie player logging into a max-level veteran's account. These treasures provided percentage-based bonuses. Even a top-tier immortal-grade defensive artifact, paired with a mere 100 HP bar, could only increase the maximum HP by 50.
But if applied to Ye Qinghan, who had 1000 HP, it could boost his health by a full 500 points!
Yet even so, like a fearless young bull charging into battle, he resolutely entered the max-level arena, soloing a thirty-player instance to confront the Dragon King!
Viewed this way, Su Cheng was undoubtedly courageous.
"Demon-Sealing Stele!"
Jolted back to attention by Su Cheng's incantation, the Demon-Sealing Stele materialized before him. Though smaller than the one Ye Qinghan had summoned at Pingyun Sect, it still exerted considerable pressure on the Dragon King.
For a moment, Su Cheng unleashed his full power. Ordinary tactics were no longer sufficient to suppress the Dragon King, who had risen to his feet!
Earlier, the Dragon King had only locked onto Su Cheng—merely the first stage. He could be restrained by a magical artifact then, but now, the situation was different!
However, Su Cheng remembered an ancient saying from his previous life before crossing over for five hundred bucks: He who recognizes the times… No, wait… Offense is the best defense!
Only overwhelming firepower could suppress the Dragon King's movements!
In an instant, a barrage of diverse magical artifacts poured forth toward the Dragon King!
As everyone knows, quantity can trigger a qualitative change. By unleashing a barrage of magical artifacts to saturate the enemy!
If this were the protagonist, he might already be showing off right now. After all, the lovely Dragon King Sister was still nearby, captivated by Su Cheng's dashing, blood-soaked charm.
But Su Cheng was different. He had no time to spare for Yulan. Once this wave of saturation fire concluded, that would be his moment to strike!
And he couldn't afford a second chance. If he couldn't disarm the Dragon King's imperial weapon, he'd likely die right here!
"Sister Yulan, are you ready?"
Yu Lan was staring blankly at Su Cheng's back when she suddenly heard him ask that!
Caught off guard, a hint of surprise flickered across her face.
"What?"
Su Cheng seemed oblivious, crouching low as he tightened his grip on the black rifle. As if gathering power, he began counting down on his own…
"Five… four…"
Yu Lan was utterly confused. Just moments ago, Su Cheng had told her to hide, yet now he was asking if she was ready?
She wasn't ready at all!
"What do you mean, ready?"
A flicker of panic flickered across the face of this Dragon King who had lived for over a thousand years.
But Su Cheng had no time to admire the beauty. He offered no response, his eyes fixed on the Dragon King like a hunter's as he counted down.
"Three… two…"
There was no one, because by the time he reached one, Su Cheng had already lunged forward. His spear shot out like a bullet, and his figure vanished in an instant!
In its place came Su Cheng's sole technique: "Snow Blast!"
The spear struck the chest squarely, driving the ancient Dragon King straight back. Piercing through his chest, it pinned him solidly against the wall of the Trial Hall!
By the time Yu Lan snapped back to focus on Su Cheng, he had already pinned the Old Dragon King against the wall!
Yulan's heart skipped a beat. Could a mere mortal truly accomplish such feats?
But it wasn't over yet. Su Cheng braced the spear with his left hand while flicking the jade pendant with his right. Instantly, a massive black sword materialized in his right hand!
The Old Dragon King quickly regained his senses. This saturated assault offered Su Cheng only a fleeting window of opportunity, and now was his final chance!
"Yulan, catch!"
Seizing the moment the Old Dragon King raised his hand, Su Cheng swung his blade down, cleanly severing the phantom's arm. Before it hit the ground, he kicked both the severed limb and the imperial weapon away!
"Sister Yulan, run!"
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