Chapter 1069

Chapter 1069: Seizing the Kill (Part 1)

In an instant, Wang Chen locked onto a higher-level Golden Core cultivator.

Under his control, the Longyuan Sword transformed into a streak of flowing light, darting toward the opponent’s back with the speed of thunder.

The flying sword soared through the air, creating a booming thunder sound!

Among this group of fourteen bandits, only six posed a real threat.

Before they struck, Huangfu Yongchun and the other four communicated silently with their divine sense to assign their tasks.

This higher-level Golden Core cultivator was Wang Chen’s target!

However, the bandits reacted incredibly fast; sensing the arrival of reinforcements, they immediately scattered to escape.

Some took to the skies with sword light, others empowered their talismans, and some cast spells. In the blink of an eye, the group of bandits scattered like birds and beasts, even more slippery than mudfish.

The higher-level Golden Core cultivator that Wang Chen locked onto was no exception. Without waiting for the Longyuan flying sword to get closer, he suddenly leaped up, retrieving the sword that was attacking Master Sun and the others, then shot into the sky wrapped in sword light.

The whole process flowed smoothly and quickly like flowing water.

Wang Chen’s unwavering resolve strike actually missed!

"Chase them!"

Huangfu Yongchun and the other three Golden Core cultivators also failed to catch their targets. As they watched the bandits scatter right under their noses, the peak Golden Core cultivator felt deeply embarrassed and shouted out in anger.

How could they demonstrate the power of the Seven Ultimate Meeting without claiming one or two heads?

At this moment, Wang Chen had already chased that escaping higher-level Golden Core cultivator several miles away!

That opponent’s sword control speed was exceptional; a regular Golden Core cultivator would have already been thrown off.

However, Wang Chen had also put in a lot of effort in this area; he fused with his sword, moving as fast as a shooting star, not only keeping up but actually closing the distance within moments.

The higher-level Golden Core cultivator sensed Wang Chen was tough to deal with and immediately dove down into the nearby forest to land.

Wang Chen remained fearless, closely pursuing downward.

Just as the higher-level Golden Core cultivator landed, he suddenly turned around. The eyes hidden beneath his mask shone with intense light as he raised his arm toward the approaching Wang Chen, thrusting out his sword finger.

“Ha!”

The sword light surrounding him instantly shot toward Wang Chen.

Clang!

Accompanied by a crisp sound, two flying swords collided fiercely in mid-air, sparking bursts of flowing light.

Both swords were pushed apart.

Hmm?

Wang Chen was secretly astonished.

The opponent’s cultivation level was higher than he had anticipated, and he possessed profound swordsmanship, making him a formidable foe.

However, it was precisely because of this that Wang Chen felt a surge of excitement.

Battle intent surged!

Against a strong enemy, he became stronger; the more he fought, the stronger he became. Bullying weaklings held no interest for him. It was only by sparring with true strong opponents that he could better enhance himself.

Most importantly, the higher the enemy’s level, the more Heavenly Merit one would gain from defeating them!

Currently, Wang Chen had not a single bit of Heavenly Merit to his name.

Before his feet even touched the ground, his right palm shot out toward his opponent in mid-air: “Ha!”

In the next instant, a semi-transparent, pale golden giant palm materialized out of thin air, its five fingers spread wide, descending like a mountain upon the higher-level Golden Core cultivator.

Preheaven Great Capture!

Though Wang Chen hadn’t devoted extensive effort to mastering this Golden Core-level spell, he had still achieved an advanced level of proficiency. The massive palm, formed by concentrated dan power, measured over ten feet in width and instantly sealed off the space around his opponent.

This third-grade spell was not only capable of capturing the opponent but also exerted a powerful control effect.

Under the destructive power of Preheaven Great Capture, it became nearly impossible for the opponent to successfully cast escape spells like Leisurely Courtyard of Thousands of Miles, and using artifacts or talismans to flee was also severely restricted.

The higher-level Golden Core cultivator recognized the danger and felt a surge of terror.

He never expected that the seemingly young Wang Chen could not only rival him in swordsmanship but had also mastered the notoriously difficult Preheaven Great Capture to such an advanced level.

The higher-level Golden Core cultivator immediately felt immense pressure.

Without hesitation, he summoned a small shield, ancient in design.

The shield expanded rapidly, just in time to block the descending giant palm.

But that wasn’t all—it instantly split into seven identical shields, swirling around to encase the higher-level Golden Core cultivator in an impenetrable defense.

“You brat!”

Feeling secure, the higher-level Golden Core cultivator sneered, “Since you’re seeking death, I’ll grant your wish!”

The Eight-Sided Treasure Shield he had just summoned was a top-tier defensive treasure, refined over hundreds of years. It had long since bonded with his soul, becoming almost as vital as a life treasure.

Its defensive power was so immense that it could withstand a full-force strike from an initial-stage Yuan Ying!

No matter how strong Wang Chen was, he was still only a Golden Core cultivator. The Eight-Sided Treasure Shield ensured his opponent’s complete invincibility.

Originally, the higher-level Golden Core cultivator hadn’t planned to use this prized treasure, as shield-type artifacts were the most vulnerable to damage in battle, and the cost of repair was exorbitant.

But faced with Wang Chen’s overwhelming strength, he dared not hold back!

The thought of being forced into a humiliating retreat and having to deploy the Eight-Sided Treasure Shield filled the higher-level Golden Core cultivator with seething hatred for Wang Chen.

He recalled his flying sword, his gaze toward Wang Chen turning murderous.

Killing intent radiated from him!

As Wang Chen’s Preheaven Great Capture was blocked by the opponent’s artifact, he immediately recognized the formidable power of the Eight-Sided Treasure Shield.

His mindset shifted rapidly, and he withdrew his right palm without hesitation.

In the next moment, Wang Chen grasped a pure white Five Feathers Fan.

Five Element Hunyuan Fan!

With the fan in hand, he swiftly waved it toward his opponent twice.

The five feathers of this fourth-tier spiritual treasure simultaneously released five rays of divine light, each a different color, instantly transforming into a flowing rainbow that struck the higher-level Golden Core cultivator’s shield.

Silent and swift as lightning.

What is this?

The higher-level Golden Core cultivator was momentarily stunned.

But his expression changed drastically in an instant.

Under the onslaught of the divine light from the Five Element Hunyuan Fan, the glow emitted by the Eight-Sided Treasure Shield rapidly dimmed and extinguished, and the destructive power it had summoned dissipated entirely.

The shield then merged back into its original form, a small shield, and fell to the ground with a dull thud!

At that moment, the higher-level Golden Core cultivator stood frozen, as if turned to stone!

In the blink of an eye, he had lost control of the Eight-Sided Treasure Shield, as if his very lifeline had been ripped away. He nearly spat out blood in shock.

Having refined the shield over countless years, it had almost become an extension of his body. The sudden loss was excruciating, sending a violent shock through his divine sense.

At that very moment, the Longyuan Sword, which had been hovering above Wang Chen, erupted with a brilliant light, swooping down toward the higher-level Golden Core cultivator, its sword energy sweeping through the air like a tempest!

Simultaneously, Wang Chen took a step forward, Shortening the Earth, and struck toward his opponent’s chest.

Heavenly Dragon Vajra Palm!

The higher-level Golden Core cultivator, his mind reeling, had no time to evade as the Longyuan Sword came crashing down upon his head.

The jade pendant at his waist shattered instantly.

Yet, Wang Chen’s left palm had already slammed into his chest!