"Sir, Sword Monarch Chen Zong has left the 55th Sword Pagoda and applied to challenge the 54th Sword Pagoda," a secret guard reported.
"He doesn't want to live anymore," the mayor blurted out in shock.
He had already sent a secret guard to inform Chen Zong that the Skyscraper Society's Illusionary Killer was coming to assassinate him, and that he should stay in the Sword Pagoda. But now, Chen Zong had left the Sword Pagoda on his own accord, and not when he was being challenged.
This was no different from courting death.
Did he think that he could block the Illusionary Killer's assassination?
Basically, no one below the Earthly Spirit Realm could deal with the Illusionary Killer. At least, no one had been able to do so.
"Although he's a genius, he's too arrogant." The White Sword City's City Lord couldn't help but sigh helplessly. Since Chen Zong was courting death, then all his efforts would be wasted.
An arrogant person who had talent but no self-awareness would die an unnatural death sooner or later. Now, it was just that the time had been brought forward.
"Ignore him," the mayor waved his hand and said dispiritedly.
After a period of time, Chen Zong applied to challenge the Sword Pagoda again, and the news spread out.
When the time came, Chen Zong stood on the platform, waiting for the 54th Sword Pagoda's master to arrive.
After a while, a gust of wind blew from afar, and then a whistling sound was heard.
A figure appeared on the Thousand Sword Platform.
The Sword Monarch of Gale!
"Sorry to keep you waiting." The Sword Monarch of Gale cupped his fists and smiled at Chen Zong.
"Let's begin." Chen Zong also smiled.
The Thousand Swords Forbidden Origin Formation on the platform was activated, and the two's spiritual energy was instantly restrained, unable to use it.
"Wind Howls!"
The Sword Monarch of Gale took the lead with a low shout. Green sword light flashed, and the sound of the wind filled the area. In an instant, countless green sword shadows came like a gust of wind, containing astonishing sharpness.
"Gale Startling Clouds!"
After the first move, the Sword Monarch of Gale didn't wait for Chen Zong to make a move, and then a third.
He had witnessed the battle between the Sword Monarch of Heart Intent and the Red Sun Sword Monarch. He admired the Sword Monarch of Heart Intent's attainment in the Way of the Sword, but also feared him.
Therefore, the Sword Monarch of Gale began to think about how to defeat Chen Zong if he had to face to face with him.
To be able to cultivate to the Sword Monarch level, one's mind was extremely sharp. After thinking for a period of time, he gradually organized some countermeasures.
In fact, the Gale Sword Monarch of Gale wasn't sure how he could defeat Chen Zong..... and the best way... of Gale Gale.
His title was Gale. Naturally, the speed of his sword was extremely fast. Moreover, it was as pervasive as the wind.
The Sword Master of Gale pushed his advantage to the extreme, using high-speed sword aura to attack Chen Zong from every angle, suppressing him and then defeating him. Other than that, any other method would weaken his advantage.
When one's advantage weakened or even ceased to exist, it would already be a miracle if one wasn't defeated by the opponent.
In an instant, the figure of the Sword Monarch of Gales disappeared from the Thousand-Sword Arena. Only countless cyan sword shadows were left, and the wind howled incessantly.
Chen Zong stood on the Thousand Sword Platform, surrounded by countless sword images. Each sword emitted a terrifying sharpness, as if it could instantly tear him apart.
He had to admit that this method did bring some trouble to Chen Zong.
However, it was just a little bit of trouble.
Chen Zong's expression was as calm as the water in an ancient well. His heart was as calm as a mirror lake, without any ripples. When the sword shadow approached him, a faint golden sword light bloomed.
Popping sounds rang out continuously. The sword shadows shattered one after another as they approached Chen Zong, dissipating like smoke.
All of the Sword Master of Gale's attacks were neutralized by Chen Zong.
The counterattack began. A sword slashed out. The trajectory of the sword seemed simple, but it was extremely clear. However, it seemed to be aimed at the heart of the Sword Monarch of Gale, which startled him slightly.
At this critical moment, the Sword Monarch of Strong Wind dodged quickly, his expression grave.
Just a little bit more, just a little bit more, and he would have been hit.
"Phantoms of Gale!"
"Killing of Illusions and Reality!"
The Sword Monarch of Gale's figure flickered and split into two, two into four, four into eight, eight into sixteen …
In an instant, the entire Thousand-Sword Arena was filled with the Sword Monarch of Gale's figures. Each of them held a sword and charged forward.
It was hard to tell if each figure was real or fake.
When you think it's real, it will turn into an illusion in an instant. But when you think it's fake, it will turn into real in an instant. If you're not careful, you'll be injured.
The Sword Monarch of Gale had killed many powerful enemies with this move. He only hoped that it would work today.
Chen Zong's eyes narrowed slightly. A flash of light flashed past his eyes. His figure flashed and dodged the Sword Monarch of Gale's attack. At the same time, he counterattacked with his sword, shattering the illusions.
In a short moment, Chen Zong found the Sword Monarch of Gale's real body. The Heavenly Will Sword pierced through the air. "Here!"
The Sword Monarch of Gale's real body turned into an illusion, trying to dodge Chen Zong's sword. Unexpectedly, Chen Zong's sword turned midway and attacked the Sword Monarch of Gale's real body.
It felt as if the two of them had practiced this move before. The Sword Monarch of Gale cooperated and allowed himself to appear under Chen Zong's sword.
Although it was possible to switch between the real body and the illusion at will, it required some time. The Sword Monarch of Gale had just switched over, and if he wanted to switch again, he would need some time. Chen Zong took advantage of this opportunity.
There was no way to dodge, so he could only take it head-on.
Taking the attack head-on, the Sword Monarch of Strong Wind felt an extremely powerful force hitting his sword, which then went through the sword and into his arms and body.
The Sword Monarch of Gale was best at speed, but his strength was only average. He could not use Spiritual Power either. Under Chen Zong's sword, he was immediately sent flying.
Chen Zong would not let this opportunity slip by. He attacked again.
After three consecutive attacks, the Sword Monarch of Gale felt that his sword hand had lost all feeling. His Qi and blood flowed backward, and he almost vomited.
"I lost." The Sword Monarch of Gale was a little depressed.
In order to deal with Chen Zong, he had spent a lot of time thinking. In the end, he still lost. Chen Zong did not play any tricks. He defeated him with his strength. He was convinced.
Chen Zong's victory was expected by many. Of course, it was also surprising.
"It's like a bottomless pit. I don't know how deep it is." Sword King Green Bamboo, who was watching the battle, could not help but sigh.
Ever since Chen Zong started his challenge, he had won every single one of the twenty or so battles. Moreover, it didn't seem to be too difficult. It felt as if he was holding back.
It meant that these challenges did not force Chen Zong to use his full strength.
For a moment, Sword King Green Bamboo was very curious about Chen Zong's real attainments in the Way of the Sword.
The challenge ended, and so did the Thousand Swords Forbidden Primordial Formation.
After all, the Thousand Swords Forbidden Primordial Formation needed to consume energy. The longer it lasted, the more energy it would consume.
The moment the Thousand Swords Forbidden Primordial Formation stopped, a strange and gloomy laughter suddenly sounded. It came from all directions, making people unable to tell where it came from.
The strange laughter, which made people's scalps tingle, was sometimes close, sometimes far, sometimes high, and sometimes low.
"Chen Zong, you dare to kill a member of the Skyscraper Society. You are treacherous. Today, I, Kong Huan, will stab you to death in front of everyone." After the strange laughter, a gloomy and shrill voice drifted like the wind and fog.
"Skyscraper Society!" Instantly, the Sword Kings were horrified. Most of the people in the audience were also shocked.
Skyscraper Society!
These three words seemed to have a frightening magic power. People's expressions changed when they heard it.
"Kong Huan!"
"It's the Skyscraper Society's Kong Huan Killer."
"Chen Zong is done for."
Exclamations continued. They were inexplicably horrified.
The Kong Huan Killer was famous for his ferocity. No one who was targeted by him could escape. All of them were killed.
The Kong Huan Killer's reputation was built with blood and fear.
Horrifying killing intent came from the depths of Chen Zong's body, making him tremble slightly. A chill rose from his tailbone to the top of his head and the soles of his feet. His body stiffened in an instant.
This kind of killing intent was a little unexpected.
However, there was no anxiety or fear on Chen Zong's face. Instead, there was an indescribable calmness and relief.
Chen Zong's idea was simple. He could hide for a while, but he could not hide forever. He would have to face it sooner or later.
Could it be that he had to stay in the 55th Sword Pagoda for a few years?
Of course, if he cultivated in the 55th Sword Pagoda for a few years, Chen Zong's cultivation level would be higher. Naturally, he would be more powerful. However, he felt very aggrieved because the Kong Huan Killer was not at the Earth Spirit Realm or the Heavenly Mystic Realm. He was only at the Extreme Mortal Realm, just like Chen Zong.
Being forced to stay in the Sword Pagoda by a King-Ranked martial artist was undoubtedly a form of humiliation. It would leave a shadow in Chen Zong's heart.
However, all these reasons were secondary. The most important thing was that Chen Zong was not afraid of the Kong Huan Killer.
If you want to kill me, I'll give you a chance. I'll let you make your move and then kill you. It's that simple.
The battle between the Demon Suppressing Fortress and the Demon Race and the massacre had made Chen Zong even more determined.
Once the killing intent arose, no one could stop it.
The Skyscraper Society might be very powerful and not something Chen Zong could fight against. However, a mere Extreme Mortal Realm martial artist — even one who had assassinated a King-Ranked martial artist — was not enough to make Chen Zong cower.
Chen Zong had also killed King-Ranked martial artists before. Not just one, but the King-Ranked martial artists of the Demon Race, who were even stronger than humans.
He had thought that the Kong Huan Killer of the Skyscraper Society would make his move when Chen Zong left the 55th Sword Pagoda. Unexpectedly, the Kong Huan Killer did not do anything for a while. Instead, the Kong Huan Killer waited until now to make his move.
On the Thousand Sword Arena, the Kong Huan Killer had waited for Chen Zong to defeat the Gale Sword Monarch before making his move to assassinate Chen Zong. Before the assassination, the Kong Huan Killer had arrogantly declared that Chen Zong was a traitor. Chen Zong immediately understood the Kong Huan Killer's mentality.
The Kong Huan Killer was nothing more than a high-profile person who liked to attract attention. What's more, the Kong Huan Killer was very confident in his own strength. He was 100% sure that he could kill Chen Zong on the Thousand Sword Arena.
Once the killing intent arose, a chilly wind blew. Chen Zong's entire body went numb, and he could not help but tremble.
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