Supreme Dragon Martial Soul-Chapter 322: Repulsion, Human Sword Integration Middle-stage!

Chapter 322: Chapter 322: Repulsion, Human Sword Integration Middle-stage!

"What a pity..."

Luo Cheng gazed at Han Qianlin who had retreated to the high skies, and silently lamented.

That sword strike just now—if it had been against a Tongxuan Realm martial artist, there would have been no escape, and certain death!

Han Qianlin, however, managed to retaliate with force at the critical moment, narrowly avoiding the fatal blow.

This demonstrated the sheer strength of an Awakening Vein Realm expert, whose capabilities far surpassed those of Tongxuan Realm martial artists in every aspect!

Above the clouds.

Han Qianlin glanced at the sword wound on his shoulder, a chill of survival brushing over him, as though he had walked a roundtrip to the Ghost Gate, sweat pouring uncontrollably.

Any hesitation in that moment would have led to unimaginable consequences!

After slightly calming himself, he finally had the opportunity to inspect his left-hand injury.

What he saw instantly sent his mind reeling.

At that moment, his entire left hand was a mangled mess of flesh, with all five fingers blasted apart, revealing bare, sharp white bone fragments—it was utterly destroyed!

"You! How is this possible!"

Han Qianlin’s face twisted in pain, a grimace etched by his agony.

He couldn’t believe that, in direct confrontation, he couldn’t deflect Luo Cheng’s punch!

Not only had he failed to block it, but he had also lost an entire hand. How could this be possible, when Luo Cheng was merely a Tongxuan Realm martial artist? No matter how talented, it shouldn’t be like this!

"Your power isn’t just Dragon Power!! How could a mere Tongxuan Realm martial artist possess such unimaginable strength!"

Han Qianlin’s gaze flashed viciously like a venomous snake, spitting his rage.

Everything that transpired today had completely defied his comprehension!

Luo Cheng sneered. "Want to know? Then let me tell you... Kill!"

Before the word "kill" had left his mouth, Luo Cheng unleashed a powerful sword strike.

Zzzzh!

The transparent Sword Qi manifested instantly before Han Qianlin, tearing through the air with horrifying cutting force.

Enraged, Han Qianlin thrust his palm to shatter the Sword Qi, his eyes reddened as he roared:

"You insolent brat! If I hadn’t been momentarily caught off guard, do you really think a mere ant like you could harm me?! You..."

Before Han Qianlin could finish his sentence, his vision blurred suddenly, an intense surge of danger rushing through his heart.

Whoosh!

Amidst the chaotic swirl of disintegrated Qi Force, Luo Cheng’s figure materialized. He soared hundreds of meters into the air, his gaze icy cold as he swung his sword heavily.

Crack-boom!

Thunder exploded, Sword Qi reverberated, hurtling directly toward Han Qianlin.

Han Qianlin had no time to react, forced to frantically mobilize his Protective Essence Energy.

Slash!

The Protective Essence Energy had barely begun to form before it was instantly torn apart. The razor-sharp Sword Qi carved a straight line of blood across Han Qianlin’s chest!

His bloodied body was sent flying backward; the horrifying realization sank deep into Han Qianlin’s heart. He stumbled over several kilometers before finally coming to a stop.

In a flash, Luo Cheng appeared on a nearby hill. He gazed at Han Qianlin with indifference, asking:

"How does it feel to be injured by this so-called ant?"

Huff! Huff!

After gasping heavily for several breaths, Han Qianlin struggled to suppress the boiling fury within him, glaring at Luo Cheng with chilling eyes:

"Good! Very good! Luo Cheng, I’ll remember you! The next time we meet, I’ll tear you into pieces! Crush you into dust! Just wait and see!"

With that, Han Qianlin fled quickly into the distance, like a defeated dog.

Humiliated to such an extent, his rage threatened to drive him insane—his desire to shred Luo Cheng was almost unbearable!

But injured as he was, with his combat strength entirely depleted, he resolved to heal first and exact revenge later!

When the time came, he vowed to return this disgrace a hundredfold, a thousandfold!

Han Qianlin did not place much importance on Luo Cheng; his loss today was due to careless negligence.

As long as Luo Cheng remained in the Tongxuan Realm, he posed no significant threat. Han could dispatch him anytime!

Advancing to the Awakening Vein Realm, however, required nurturing the Divine Soul and Spirit before condensing the Divine Bridge to eventually achieve mastery.

This was a lengthy process, taking months or years for the gifted, decades or a lifetime for the less talented.

Luo Cheng watched as Han Qianlin disappeared into the distance, frowning slightly but making no move to pursue.

He knew very well that failing to kill Han Qianlin with that strike meant his chance had slipped away entirely.

"It seems I must advance my Realm quickly..."

Luo Cheng muttered to himself.

An Awakening Vein expert could soar through the air, coming and going at will!

A Tongxuan Realm martial artist engaging against them would always be at a disadvantage.

Just like now—what had seemed like a heaven-sent opportunity to slay Han Qianlin ended with Luo Cheng helplessly watching him escape.

"Forget it! To severely injure him is already a blessing. Next time, I’ll take his life!"

Luo Cheng did not dwell on this matter. The next time they crossed paths, he vowed not to grant Han Qianlin any chance of fleeing!

Sheathing his sword, Luo Cheng shifted his thoughts:

"Han Qianlin is a Second Layer Awakening Vein expert. To inflict such heavy injuries upon him, this achievement must rank higher than Fierce Cloud Sect’s Hua Jingyang! If this spreads, it’ll surely shock countless people!"

As cultivation increased by each layer in the Awakening Vein Realm, combat strength multiplied!

While Hua Jingyang had managed to kill a First Layer Awakening Vein expert, he might not have succeeded in heavily injuring a Second Layer Awakening Vein powerhouse.

In this sense, Luo Cheng had exceeded him.

Still, Luo Cheng understood that luck had played a part in this victory!

Had Han Qianlin not been overly careless, allowing Luo Cheng to close the distance, it would have been nearly impossible to pierce his Protective Essence Energy, let alone severely injure him.

"For now, I must find a place to heal!"

Shaking his head, Luo Cheng exhaled a faint, blood-tinged breath and cleared his mind.

The clash with Han Qianlin had left him with internal injuries as well.

Consuming a Healing Elixir, Luo Cheng swiftly descended the hill.

Just as he emerged from the forest, Luo Cheng spotted his Flame Jade Lion in the distance.

The Flame Jade Lion, worthy of its Demon Beast bloodline, had only sustained minor injuries despite the earlier shockwaves.

Luo Cheng retrieved a Healing Elixir for the Flame Jade Lion to consume, mounted his steed, and dashed onward.

Galloping for hundreds of miles, he finally found a concealed cave where he could meditate in peace.

Early the next morning, Luo Cheng opened his eyes, and a piercing gleam flickered like the chill of a Treasure Sword—sharp, unyielding.

"Indeed, only battle pushes advancement, especially battles on the edge of life and death!"

Luo Cheng sensed that his previously stagnant Sword Dao Realm had begun to stir, hinting at a breakthrough into the Human Sword Integration Middle-stage!

To experience such tremendous progress within a single night was nothing short of miraculous!

"If I can grasp Human Sword Integration Middle-stage, my strength will undoubtedly rise to another level!"

The Sword Dao Realm profoundly influences a swordsman in every facet—even a minor improvement in the Realm carries immense weight.

Yan Qingshuang was considered the Three Sects’ top young Sword Dao talent, precisely because her Sword Dao Realm had reached unparalleled heights!

According to Luo Cheng, Yan Qingshuang’s Sword Dao Realm had already achieved Human Sword Integration High-level status!

"I wonder if I can reach Human Sword Integration High-level before the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition..."

Luo Cheng murmured, then chuckled, realizing he might be aiming too high.

The Sword Dao Realm is an elusive pursuit; one cannot simply break through by sheer will.

"For now, let’s head to Linjiang City! I hope my judgment wasn’t wrong..."

Mounting the Flame Jade Lion, Luo Cheng dashed toward Linjiang City without looking back.