Chapter 1827: Chapter 1825: Is the Cheng Ying Sword No Match for the Azure Dragon Spear?

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Ye Tianchen has come this far, relying on just six words: Never Abandon, Never Give Up!

Whether strong or weak, Ye Tianchen believes he has his own principles for conducting himself, and he will never change them because of different environments or situations. It is precisely this that has brought him to where he is today!

However, what Ye Tianchen didn’t anticipate was that, a few years later, he would face Xu Zigang in a significant battle in the Mortal World. Back when he had just become a Martial Artist and returned to the Capital City, he learned about the third-ranking War King of China, Xu Zigang, and understood the ins and outs of the situation. He also became aware of Xu Zigang’s schemes. What was beyond Ye Tianchen’s expectations was that Xu Zigang not only became a strong Martial Artist himself but also allied with a powerful old guy called "Lai Li Old Ghost," making him exceedingly formidable!

In that battle, Ye Tianchen indeed lost. If it hadn’t been for senior Feng Qingyang’s intervention, he might have been killed by Xu Zigang or Lai Li Old Ghost. At the time, Ye Tianchen had just become a Martial Artist and hadn’t developed sufficient strength. His use of the Treasure he had gained from fortuitous events was not yet proficient. Yet, in the face of formidable adversaries, he never backed down and fought to the end, even if it meant dying in battle. That is Ye Tianchen’s character.

A person’s true principles and character never change at any time. If you have the courage to fight against weaker foes but not against stronger enemies, you don’t have the fearless character of disregarding anyone but truth, but are merely bullying the weak and fearing the strong!

Bang!

With a loud crash, Ye Tianchen and Xu Zigang’s figures separated. Ye Tianchen landed back on the ground, coldly gazing at Xu Zigang, while Xu Zigang sneered and furrowed his brows, flying to a nearby mountain peak. He glanced at Ye Tianchen and said, "You’ve indeed improved somewhat, but it’s useless!"

"Xu Zigang, do you kill people just by talking?" Ye Tianchen asked irritably.

"You... My former defeated, now slightly more powerful, so reckless, not knowing life from death!" Xu Zigang said harshly, glaring at Ye Tianchen.

"You talk too much..." Before Ye Tianchen finished speaking, he had already struck again.

Ye Tianchen clenched his right fist tightly; a Golden Light surged out from the fist radiance. Ye Tianchen cast a cold glance at Xu Zigang and swung his fist.

As this fist’s force emerged, Xu Zigang was initially unconcerned. Earlier, in their fierce battle, exchanging fists, they both felt each other’s powerful forces. Ye Tianchen’s current strike was something Xu Zigang initially disregarded. Unexpectedly, when Ye Tianchen’s fist collided, even the Void collapsed, charging towards him.

"How did your fist force suddenly become so powerful?" Xu Zigang couldn’t help but frown, muttering to himself.

"Worry about your own life; don’t die so quickly, let there be no challenge!" Ye Tianchen continued to speak disdainfully.

"Hmph, I almost killed you back then; you were defeated by me. Today, you dare to be so reckless—I’ll show you how easily I can kill you!" Xu Zigang snorted coldly, his eyes full of malice as he looked at Ye Tianchen.

Bam!

Xu Zigang struck, confident as he was, he couldn’t just sit back and wait to be killed. Unthinkable to him, Ye Tianchen’s might had surpassed his expectations. Even just a moment of engagement showed it wouldn’t be as easy as last time to kill Ye Tianchen!

Rumble!

Unbeknownst to Xu Zigang, the palm force he released, equally mighty, transformed into a mountain-sized force aimed at killing Ye Tianchen. The scene that Xu Zigang never imagined appeared: as his palm force collided with Ye Tianchen’s fist force, his palm shattered instantly, battered beyond recognition, while Ye Tianchen’s fist force persisted, only slowing slightly. Still, it couldn’t be stopped and crashed onto the mountain beneath Xu Zigang’s feet.

With a loud boom, the mountain under Xu Zigang’s feet shattered, blasted into pieces. Ye Tianchen’s single punch was enough to demolish a mountain. As the mountain fell apart under Xu Zigang’s feet, he leapt up. Though uninjured, he could only hover in mid-air. As Xu Zigang flew up, Ye Tianchen also ascended into the air, coldly telling Xu Zigang, "You can no longer tower over me. Stop acting like you can end my life at any moment—you can’t!"

Xu Zigang glared vehemently at Ye Tianchen; indeed, he hadn’t anticipated that Ye Tianchen’s strength would become so overpowering. Even if Ye Tianchen’s power grew over the years, Xu Zigang thought subduing him wouldn’t require much effort. Now it became apparent that Ye Tianchen was no longer who he used to be—he had grown unfathomably strong!

"Today, between you and me, only one will leave here alive. That person will be me!" Xu Zigang said calmly, looking at Ye Tianchen.

"You say it’s you, I say it’s me. Can there be a result this way? Only a battle!" All of Ye Tianchen’s powerful aura surged forth, as he coldly looked at Xu Zigang and spoke.

Xu Zigang frowned a little, unable to believe that in just a few short years, his domineering and arrogance was now utterly surpassed by Ye Tianchen. Was it truly because he sensed Ye Tianchen’s strength and felt a bit timid? Or was it that he hadn’t made much progress these years and was afraid?

Buzz! Ye Tianchen waved his right hand, and the Cheng Ying Sword appeared in his hand. The sword radiance directly pointed at Xu Zigang as he said, "It’s your turn now, don’t waste my time!"

Swoosh! Xu Zigang frowned, his gaze filled with killing intent, also waved his right hand, and a cyan war spear appeared in his hand. Ye Tianchen had seen this war spear before, named ’Azure Dragon Spear’, its power was immensely strong and it was an extraordinary treasure.

Back then, when Xu Zigang brandished the Azure Dragon Spear, if it weren’t for Ye Tianchen’s cleverness, and Xu Zigang’s arrogance and carelessness, Ye Tianchen might have been utterly destroyed long ago. When the old beggar, Feng Qingyang appeared to rescue Ye Tianchen, Xu Zigang was still arrogantly attempting to battle Feng Qingyang with the Azure Dragon Spear. Although he was defeated casually by Feng Qingyang, he was praised and appreciated by Feng Qingyang, showing that not only was Xu Zigang’s combat prowess exceptional, but the Azure Dragon Spear in his hand was also extraordinary.

"Back then, the Azure Dragon Spear did not drink your blood, but today it will have its wish fulfilled!" Xu Zigang said, pointing the Azure Dragon Spear at Ye Tianchen.

"My Cheng Ying Sword, which I just acquired, is a Divine Sword, and I’m going to let you open its sharpness!" Ye Tianchen also replied with a cold laugh.

Kill!

Xu Zigang roared, holding the Azure Dragon Spear, charging towards Ye Tianchen. Ye Tianchen naturally would not show weakness, and certainly would not retreat. Immediately, he swung the Cheng Ying Sword to counter. At this point, in such a scene, the two were bound to fight to the death; neither would flee, only one could leave alive, while the other would be buried here.

Swish!

Swoosh!

The sword light from Cheng Ying Sword and the killing aura from Azure Dragon Spear clashed with each other, battling to a stalemate. Ye Tianchen and Xu Zigang both wielded their treasures, engaging in a life-and-death battle, constantly attacking and unleashing formidable force without holding back.

Clang!

The sound of treasure clashing with treasure; Ye Tianchen wielded the Cheng Ying Sword, and Xu Zigang wielded the Azure Dragon Spear, their treasures finally collided. Both had eyes filled with killing intent, coldly staring at one another. At this moment, neither had the leisure to speak; only slaughter, only slaughter until one finally fell, lost all combat strength, and could never rise again.

"Fiery Flame Azure Dragon!" Xu Zigang roared, immediately unleashing a powerful force from the Azure Dragon Spear.

"Heaven-Slaying Sword Radiance!" Ye Tianchen also roared, gripping the Cheng Ying Sword with both hands, releasing an immensely strong sword qi from below.

Roar!

Suddenly, as Xu Zigang wielded the Azure Dragon Spear, performing the Absolute Skill "Fiery Flame Azure Dragon", a powerful force erupted from the spear transforming into an azure dragon that seemed to reside in the entire heavens and earth, its momentum extremely powerful, as if it would suppress the entire heavens and earth, all beneath its feet, an awe-inspiring and terrifying force, causing even Ye Tianchen to frown.

Swish!

Meanwhile, the sword light unleashed by Ye Tianchen’s Cheng Ying Sword seemed not as vigorous, just a pillar-of-heaven sword light thrusting upwards, aiming to cut down that azure dragon.

"Hahaha, you think such sword qi can contend against the Absolute Skill of my Azure Dragon Spear? You’re truly ignorant of life and death!" Xu Zigang laughed aloud.

At this moment, Ye Tianchen also frowned. Truth be told, he indeed somewhat regretted not wielding the Taie Sword or Xuanyuan Sword; these two Divine Swords not only possessed greater power, but using them he would be more familiar. Meanwhile, the Cheng Ying Sword was newly acquired; he hadn’t had time to refine it or specialize, hence its power in use was undoubtedly discounted.

Now, looking at the scene in the sky, truly Xu Zigang’s Azure Dragon Killing Aura from the Azure Dragon Spear was indeed stronger; in terms of momentum, Ye Tianchen’s sword qi from the Cheng Ying Sword was weaker, causing Ye Tianchen to lose confidence. It seems he has to think of other ways...(To be continued. If you enjoy this piece, please visit qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets; your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)