Chapter 410: Formidable Enemy

Chapter 410: Chapter 410: Formidable Enemy

"Half-Step Emperor Realm!"

Not only Ji Chen but everyone present showed astonished expressions upon feeling the terrifying aura emanating from Murong Lingyun.

Obviously, no one could have expected that Murong Lingyun had already stepped into such a realm.

Half-Step Emperor Realm.

Though not precisely a Quasi-Emperor, it is still somewhat related to the word ’Emperor.’

Such existence is almost unmatched in this world.

"Do you still think I can’t kill you now?"

Under the gaze of everyone present, Murong Lingyun stood in the void, surrounded by bright divine light, exuding an aura of laws and the power of the Great Dao, making him look like a Celestial God descending to the mortal realm.

He looked down upon Ji Chen with his eyes filled with an overwhelming arrogance and disdain.

Even if Ji Chen could defeat warriors of the Ninth Layer with his Nirvana Realm Seventh Layer cultivation, in front of Murong Lingyun, who had reached the Half-Step Emperor Realm, Ji Chen stood no chance.

This was beyond doubt.

The gap between Saint and Emperor is like heaven and earth, an insurmountable chasm.

"Finally, something interesting."

Ji Chen’s eyes sparkled as he stared down Murong Lingyun, his heart pounding incessantly.

This was the first time he stood face to face with a figure of Emperor Realm level.

In this period, he had killed countless Nirvana Realm peak experts, but none could truly pressure him, not even the Sword Saint Ye Loukai.

Now, Murong Lingyun appeared with Half-Step Emperor Realm cultivation, a true formidable enemy Ji Chen never encountered before. Even he wasn’t too confident about winning this battle.

But at this point, he had no retreat—only battle remained!

"It’s unexpected you can still maintain such composure; you must have hidden trump cards in previous battles."

Murong Lingyun sneered, staring intently at Ji Chen, "But what does it matter? Ji Chen, today, I’ll show you how laughable and vulnerable your so-called trump cards and techniques are in the face of absolute power."

"Buzz!"

As his words fell, the void slightly trembled, with formless law and the power of the Great Dao filling the air, darkening the void considerably.

Murong Lingyun’s eyes glinted, and suddenly, everyone saw him form a Seal Technique with his hand, pressing down lightly.

"Boom!"

Instantly, it felt as if the world boiled over, endless power of the Great Dao surging and converging toward Murong Lingyun.

Finally, they watched the turbulent momentum rapidly condense into a gray hand, which obscured the entire void with terrifying destructive power, crashing down on Ji Chen.

The Void Hand pressed down like a mountain, tearing the space where it passed.

Around Donglin City, amidst the mountains, the spectators held their breath, their faces pale and their chests oppressively heavy.

"Annihilate!"

Not daring to underestimate it, Ji Chen’s eyes shimmered. After a sharp shout, he flipped his hand and pressed forward.

Golden light dazzled, illuminating the space.

A terrifying power of the Great Dao appeared out of nowhere.

Then everyone saw the frightening imprint emerge—the Emperor’s Seal, with a golden "Qin" character on its surface.

This was the Qin Family’s Emperor Seal Technique!

"Boom!"

In just two breaths, the Void Hand exerted its pressure and collided fiercely with Ji Chen’s Emperor Seal Technique.

Momentum surged, law scattered, and the power of the Great Dao boiled over, engulfing the world.

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, both attacks crumbled, with neither gaining the upper hand.

"Blocked?"

After a brief silence, everyone present was astonished, their faces alight with disbelief.

Evidently, they hadn’t expected that, against Murong Lingyun’s Half-Emperor Realm and that terrifying hand, Ji Chen could still barely hold his ground.

"Isn’t that the Qin Family’s Emperor Seal Technique from the Desolate Realm? It’s said to be a secret; how did Ji Chen learn it?"

Someone was surprised, recognizing the martial technique Ji Chen used.

The Emperor Seal Technique is a supreme cultivation technique of the Qin Family, said to be studied solely by successive patriarchs.

Regardless of whether Ji Chen is the next patriarch of the Qin Family, his surname is Ji, and he isn’t a Qin Family member.

"Great Emperor’s Secret Technique..."

Amid the discussions, Murong Lingyun let out a cold snort but wasn’t too surprised.

His gaze remained high and oppressive on Ji Chen, "Ultimately, it’s merely like this. Before me, how long can you hold out?"

"Buzz!"

As his voice fell, his eyes glinted again, causing the space to tremble.

Then everyone saw Murong Lingyun bring two fingers together, replacing sword with finger, and striking downward.

The fearsome sword light instantly condensed, entwined with shocking power of the Great Dao, flashing violet light, and upon emerging, locked onto Ji Chen, ferociously slashing toward him.

The awe-inspiring sword light made hearts tremble.

All those around Donglin City had already retreated further, daring not to approach for fear of being caught in the battle.

Ji Chen frowned slightly, feeling the terror of Murong Lingyun’s sword.

Compared to the peak of Nirvana Realm, Half-Step Emperor Realm experts had indeed undergone a qualitative transformation.

At this moment, Murong Lingyun’s casual sword contained horrifying potency, several times stronger than Sword Saint Ye Loukai’s full-force strike.

"Buzz!"

Not hesitating for a moment, light enveloped Ji Chen immediately.

The Hongmeng Body activated, revealing a Stellar Law Phenomenon in the void behind him, like an unfathomable star sea descending to the world.

Radiant starlight spread continuously, pressing forward to weaken Murong Lingyun’s sword’s power.

But the sword’s terror far exceeded imagination.

Even weakened by the Stellar Law Phenomenon, its potency threatened Ji Chen’s life.

"Annihilate!"

After a light shout, Ji Chen unleashed Great Dao Sword Intent, deducing the Emperor Scripture, incorporating several laws, also using finger as sword, and slashing forward to counter Murong Lingyun’s attack.