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Lu Chen was surrounded by eight Qi Masters from the Peak of Unity, all of whom were top-tier Dual Blades users, their combat power unimaginable.
Suddenly, a thought arose in Lu Chen's mind; he had yet to escape the trap set by the Qi Kingdom and Korea. Of course, it seemed that the plotters were not limited to just the Qi Kingdom and Korea, but also included the Giant Yi Nation.
Since leaving Flowing Wave Island Camp, every step he took placed him deeper into the trap, fraught with hardships and constant danger.
This direction was the only route back from Flowing Wave Island to Five Element Sect, which is why they lay in wait here for Lu Chen. The moment he landed, he would fall right into their scheme, exactly as they intended.
The Shark-Slaying Eight Guards before him were clearly prepared specifically for Lu Chen.
Their name was imposing—Shark-Slaying Eight Guards—dressed in shark-skin armor that combined flexibility and toughness, along with sharp Moon King's Blades. This indeed posed a formidable challenge for Lu Chen.
So far, Lu Chen had never encountered such opponents—eight experts close to Divine Power Body level.
"Sister Shaoting, are you alright?"
At that moment, two more Masked Warriors approached and spoke to the black-clad girl beside them.
These two Masked Warriors were undoubtedly top-tier experts as well. Lu Chen recalled that Yue Shaojun had once been accompanied by over a dozen individuals dressed like this—Masked Warriors.
However, the aura emanating from these two could not compare to that of the eight Shark-Slaying Eight Guards; they were simply not on the same level.
The black-clad girl remained silent, gripping her Dual Blades tightly while keeping a close watch on Lu Chen.
Lu Chen clearly heard the two Masked Warriors refer to the black-clad girl as Sister Shaoting; her name must be Yue Shaoting.
"Yue Shaoting," Lu Chen murmured.
"Capture him alive!"
Yue Shaoting issued the command to the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards, a simple instruction to capture Lu Chen alive. What could be the intention behind this?
As soon as the order was given, the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards swiftly drew their Dual Blades, moving in perfect unison towards Lu Chen in the center. Sixteen blades gleamed as they descended upon Lu Chen's head.
Lu Chen felt a flash of cold light before his eyes, so bright that he could barely open them.
He quickly swung his Dual Blades, creating a protective net around himself. As one of the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards struck, Lu Chen opened his eyes wide and realized just how terrifying these eight individuals were.
The power was overwhelming and indescribable!
With just one strike, Lu Chen felt his arms go numb, and he sank heavily into the ground as if crushed by a boulder.
With a roar, Lu Chen's Flesh surged with energy, forcefully pushing the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards away. Before he could catch his breath, the second wave of attacks from the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards came again.
"So fast!"
Lu Chen was astonished and dared not be careless. He hurriedly responded with the Whirlwind Slash technique, darting between the eight guards. He frequently swung his Dual Blades to slash, chop, sweep, and slice, each move filled with overwhelming force. There was no other choice; the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards were nearly flawless and utterly terrifying.
Their expressions were hidden beneath shark-skin helmets and covered by soft armor, making it impossible to see their faces. Their strength could be summed up in one word: fierce—indeed, ferocious and powerful like lions or tigers.
In addition to their fierce strength, it was clear that these eight had undergone special training. Whether attacking or retreating, they moved with a strict set of tactics. You attack while I retreat, providing cover for each other; their coordination was seamless and flawless, functioning as a single entity.
Yes, what amazed Lu Chen the most was the level of cohesion among the eight of them. This was not something that could be achieved by the strength of one person alone. It required all eight to practice diligently together—first mastering their sword techniques, then their movements, and finally combining both before training in coordination and learning formations, advancing and retreating together, sharing life and death.
Such a level of tacit understanding would take at least twenty to thirty years of cultivation to develop that subtle connection of Intentions among the eight. It was unimaginable what hardships they must have endured.
At this moment, Yue Shaoting stood quietly twenty steps away, watching Lu Chen's overwhelming strength being severely challenged by the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards. It seemed to lift a weight off her chest, and her spirits slightly brightened.
"Sister Shaoting, it seems the family head did not order to capture Lu Chen alive; just bringing back his head to the Yue Family would suffice. As long as we have his head, we can quell the public opinion within the family and suppress those dissenting voices."
Just then, a Masked Warrior spoke up, questioning whether Yue Shaoting's approach of having the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards capture Lu Chen alive might complicate their mission and potentially lead to unnecessary troubles that could be detrimental to the Yue Family.
Lu Chen was the instigator disrupting the cooperation between Giant Yi Nation and Qi Kingdom. The Giant Yi Nation placed the blame on the Yue Family, causing immense pressure on them and resulting in constant dissent within the family.
That was why the head of the Yue Family issued such orders for Yue Shaoting to lead the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards to bring back Lu Chen's head to Giant Barbarian Island; otherwise, internal strife within the Yue Family would likely be hard to quell.
"Hmm? Who do you think you are to interrupt my business? Get lost!"
Yue Shaoting's eyes narrowed as she shouted angrily, feeling an immediate surge of rage. These two subordinates had started mimicking those old-timers in the family who questioned everything she did, often putting her in awkward situations.
"Yes, Sister Shaoting, I was wrong," replied the Masked Warrior, realizing he had overstepped his bounds. He quickly lowered his head in apology and retreated obediently to the side, not daring to speak again.
On the battlefield, Shark-Slaying Eight Guards' Flesh spun around, creating a net of sixteen steel blades that descended upon Lu Chen.
With a roar, Lu Chen raised his Moon King's Blade above his head and swept it fiercely. The sound of blades clashing rang out sharply as sparks flew like ash in all directions, and he managed to shake off the sixteen steel blades once again.
At this moment, Lu Chen was like a wild beast, fighting in a chaotic environment where the sun and moon were obscured. He had never found himself in such a dire situation, completely passive and without any chance to counterattack. Every step he took was incredibly difficult, as if he would collapse from exhaustion at any moment.
It wasn't that he lacked stamina; with the Supreme Garment and Essence Sphere, his energy was inexhaustible. However, the power of the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards was terrifyingly overwhelming, and their swordsmanship was exquisite to the extreme, leaving him in a state of being unable to cope. He was already drenched in sweat, soaking his clothes.
Ah!
Lu Chen roared as he swung his arms with all his might, wielding the Dual Blades like cicada wings. His flesh surged forward violently, crushing two Shark Guards to the ground.
But soon after, two more gleaming steel blades blocked his path as two additional Shark Guards rushed in. The Dual Blades were fiercely swung again, forcing Lu Chen back.
Lu Chen exerted all his strength; his swordplay and agility were executed flawlessly. Yet despite pushing himself to the limit, he still couldn't break through. Each time he attempted to charge outward, he was repelled by the dense web of blades surrounding him.
At this point, he had fallen into a desperate situation, facing near-certain death. Any slight opening would result in the steel blades of the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards being placed at his throat, capturing him alive to be taken back to Giant Barbarian Island for execution—there was no escaping death.
However, even in such dire circumstances, Lu Chen's mind remained clear and focused. Up until now, every attack and retreat had been measured and precise. He exerted his strength to its utmost limit; while he could not retaliate, he managed just enough to avoid being killed. One misstep would mean instant death without a second chance.
It was precisely because he maintained this delicate balance that the formidable Shark-Slaying Eight Guards could not subdue him. They couldn't even land a killing blow; how could they capture him alive?
Yue Shaoting and the two Masked Warriors stood nearby, feeling anxious as they watched Lu Chen's battle against the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards reach a stalemate.
Although the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards were powerful and their swordsmanship unmatched, they could only maintain their current state without being able to hit Lu Chen. The endurance and resilience Lu Chen displayed shocked Yue Shaoting and the others.
This battle was truly impressive!
Yue Shaoting and the two Masked Warriors could only watch from the sidelines, not daring to intervene. The formation of the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards relied on their coordinated teamwork; if they joined in, they would not only be ineffective but would also complicate matters for Lu Chen, giving him an opportunity to exploit. They were self-aware and chose to observe quietly from outside.
Lu Chen struggled to hold on, waiting for an opportunity, a chance to escape, no matter the method, as long as he could get away. Even a little bit of time would suffice.
In a moment of desperation, Lu Chen came up with a not-so-great idea. Continuing the battle like this was pointless; he wanted to increase the difficulty of the fight.
With that thought, Lu Chen executed the Gyro Spin technique, charging forward several steps and forcing the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards back just a bit.
Immediately, a golden figure rolled out from his bosom.
Lu Chen kicked the golden figure outward with a swift motion. This action was incredibly fast; most people would find it hard to see, and even if they did catch a glimpse, they wouldn't pay much attention to it.
Soon after, four Shark Guards swung their Moon King's Blades and charged at Lu Chen, pushing him back again, thinking he was trying to break through.
The four steel blades struck simultaneously. Lu Chen raised his Dual Blades to block but was immediately pushed back to his original position, and the battle fell into a stalemate once more.
Sixteen steel blades intertwined into a net and quickly descended upon him. Lu Chen unleashed the Fire Dance Wheel, using his Dual Blades to create a cicada wing effect that protected his Flesh while simultaneously forcing the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards back.
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