Chapter 2404 - 2405: Pan Hao

"Not too shabby."

The figure retreated backward, brushing off some of the thick crimson stains on him as if there were some filth mixed in, making him appear that way.

Moments later, he looked up, gazing at Lin Chen with coldness emanating from his blood-red pupils. Though his words were praise, his expression induced a chill.

Lin Chen's gaze was equally cold. The actions of the person before him were something he couldn't tolerate, regardless of who he was.

He withdrew his sword, holding it again at an angle, releasing the Spiritual Energy from the blade, cautiously watching the figure.

"Can the barrier be broken by defeating you?"

Lin Chen narrowed his eyes and proceeded to ask.

"When it was sealed, indeed there was such a condition."

The figure grasped the round rod, seemingly nostalgic, bringing it close in a manner akin to greeting an old friend.

"But to verify that, you'll need the strength to defeat me first."

The figure abruptly aimed the rod at Lin Chen, the bloody face exuding icy aura, and the rod in the figure's grip released a powerful presence not to be underestimated by Lin Chen.

Lin Chen was currently at the fourth level of the Spirit Pill realm, matching the cultivation level of the figure before him.

Yet this was merely the cultivation reflected by Spiritual Energy. In terms of real combat ability, Lin Chen wasn't certain he could defeat him.

Especially as the aura unleashed when the rod was raised became more terrifying, causing Lin Chen to frown tightly.

"Not good. He's Pan Hao himself!"

From afar, Liu Qinghan suddenly shouted.

When the figure picked up the rod, the aura it emitted made Liu Qinghan realize that the figure was a residual consciousness left by Pan Hao during his ascension!

"At least someone has insight."

Pan Hao nodded appreciatively, turning his head towards the source of the voice, looking at Liu Qinghan.

He felt a thick wave of Spiritual Energy from Liu Qinghan, causing his pupils to flicker slightly.

"Pan Hao?"

Gripping the dual swords, Lin Chen's hands tightened further, his face showing neither fear nor change but becoming colder.

This was because Lin Chen recalled Pan Yan's respect for Pan Hao earlier. Especially the pride shown when looking at Pan Hao's statue was undeniable.

Presumably, this was the sentiment held by most in the Pan family.

Unexpectedly, Lin Chen never thought those respected Pan family members could be like this.

Lin Chen sighed lightly, glancing again at Pan Yan's body knocked far away, feeling it undeserved.

"Then let's fight! The will left by the predecessors cannot collapse in my hands!"

Lin Chen lowered his head, eyes bloodshot, his forehead's acupoint opening again, revealing a jet-black pupil emerging!

Then he raised his head, though it was nighttime, everything before him seemed brighter, Lin Chen saw everything clearly.

Even Pan Hao's entirely blood-red body was visible to Lin Chen.

Ha!

With a shout, Lin Chen stepped forward with his left foot, then swung the unnamed Longsword in his left hand behind him, ready for what's next.

Meanwhile, the Tianyan Ancient Sword in his right hand moved slightly, releasing a massive power from his Dantian!

Like a river breaking its banks, it fiercely surged through Lin Chen's meridians, gathering in his arm, quickly reaching peak intensity!

This sword technique was mastered by Lin Chen, and with his increased strength, using this technique no longer depleted Spiritual Energy as before.

"Hmm?"

Pan Hao, who was just looking back at Liu Qinghan, was drawn by the energy aura, turning his head back.

His eyes met Lin Chen slicing with the Tianyan Ancient Sword.

The aura even made Pan Hao cautious.

After all, he wasn't his complete self. If he were, a finger could destroy Lin Chen, but now, he's merely a consciousness protecting the barrier.

Under these circumstances, his cultivation matched Lin Chen's Spiritual Energy level in the formation.

Nonetheless, Pan Hao wasn't afraid. Lin Chen was young; Pan Hao was on the verge of ascension, leaving a consciousness with combat instincts not easily overcome.

"Sect Master, something seems off. According to Pan Yan, this barrier protects this artifact and gives the Pan family a haven. But now, it shouldn't be this difficult."

Beside Liu Qinghan, a figure whispered lightly.

"Indeed, something feels off."

Liu Qinghan frowned, gazing into the distance, showing a thoughtful expression.

As the elder beside him mentioned, the situation seemed peculiar.

Logically, the barrier was for the Pan family's protection, but if things couldn't be settled, as they are now, the barrier was ineffective.

What's more, it was within Green Ripple Sect, which Pan Hao surely knew.

Yet Pan Hao ignored this, first sending Pan Yan flying upon appearing, showing no interest in understanding the situation.

If it were merely an unconscious spiritual body, it might be understandable. But being Pan Hao's residual consciousness stored in the rod, it becomes odd.

During this thought, Lin Chen had already swung the sword downward!

As the Longsword swung out, significant Spiritual Energy dissipated from Lin Chen's Dantian, turning dim.

"Let's see what you're made of!"

Respected by many, Pan Hao saw Lin Chen's action and naturally got angry. He sneered, moving towards Lin Chen without dodging, charging forward bravely!