Chapter 490

Chapter 490: Fight to the Death (End)

Tuqi was greatly alarmed.

Three days ago, on the day Wang Chen agreed to the Fight to the Death, he had received two treasures bestowed by the Great Witches of his tribe.

They were Buddhist treasures from the Western Buddhist Sect!

One was the nine-ringed golden silver staff he held, weighing a thousand pounds and unbreakable, with destructive power capable of shattering armor and dispelling magic. A single strike from it would be difficult for even a Purple Palace cultivator reinforced with a protective spell to withstand.

The second treasure was the Bega Spirit Leaf affixed to his chest!

Compared to the imposing and majestic golden silver staff, this leaf, as thin as a cicada’s wing and as light as a feather, was Tuqi’s true ace in the hole against Wang Chen.

The Bega Spirit Leaf had three remarkable uses, one of which was to conceal one’s aura and form, making it undetectable by anyone below the Golden Core level!

As a Purple Witch of the Sand Tribe, Tuqi knew well that if he were to face Wang Chen head-on, despite being at a higher cultivation level, he would stand no chance against Wang Chen’s flying sword.

Wang Chen’s flying sword had recently become a nightmare for countless Sand People!

Many feared that a sword might suddenly descend from the sky and claim their lives while they were out hunting or traveling.

Such swordsmanship was truly terrifying and awe-inspiring.

Although the Great Witches had told them that Wang Chen’s strength was amplified by the power of formations, Tuqi had no desire to test the sharpness of Wang Chen’s blade.

After acquiring the two treasures, he devised a targeted battle strategy.

The first spell Tuqi cast appeared grand and imposing, but in reality, it was merely a diversion, lacking any significant power.

His true aim was to mask the activation of the Bega Spirit Leaf’s special abilities.

Once his presence was concealed, Tuqi immediately closed in on Wang Chen, intending to deliver a fatal blow with his golden silver staff.

His plan was well-crafted, making full use of the powers of both treasures.

The only drawback was that, after activating the Bega Spirit Leaf’s destructive power, he could not cast spells like Shortening the Earth, which would have allowed him to instantly close the distance to Wang Chen.

Otherwise, he would have been invincible!

But as long as he had three breaths’ time, Tuqi was confident he could secure victory in this duel.

However, he never expected that Wang Chen would see through his every move and strike him back to his original form with a single palm strike!

Because he had activated the invisibility ability of the Bega Spirit Leaf, he could not simultaneously use a protective spell. As a result, Wang Chen’s palm strike shattered Tuqi’s bones and severely damaged his five organs.

He survived the blow only thanks to the protective power of the Bega Spirit Leaf.

Even so, Tuqi was sent flying several dozen steps and crashed heavily to the ground, his vision swimming with stars from the intense pain, nearly causing him to faint on the spot.

Yet he was no ordinary cultivator. Summoning his strength, he raised his hand and pressed it against his chest.

His palm landed directly on the Bega Spirit Leaf.

The palm-sized green leaf suddenly emitted a radiant spirit light, instantly enveloping Tuqi’s entire body.

His injuries began to heal at an astonishing rate—his organs returned to their proper places, his flesh regenerated, and his broken bones realigned themselves. Even the torn skin fused back together seamlessly.

The chaotic energy within his body stabilized instantly, flowing smoothly once more through his meridians.

Tuqi exhaled deeply, his breath steadying his nerves.

In the next instant, his eyes narrowed with focus!

A dazzling sword light descended from the heavens, striking down with unerring precision.

The air was split by the deafening roar of thunder!

The lethal flying sword!

Tuqi’s soul nearly fled his body as he bellowed, "Protection!"

At his command, the world seemed to hold its breath, and the Bega Spirit Leaf detached silently from Tuqi’s chest.

It intercepted the falling Chini’s flying sword with perfect timing!

The Bega Spirit Leaf was gossamer-thin, resembling a delicate sheet of silk, seemingly fragile and easily torn.

Yet, the sword energy that could pierce a cultivator’s protective shield struck the leaf as if it had plunged into a bottomless abyss, leaving no mark; the razor-sharp blade halted just above the leaf’s surface.

Wang Chen was momentarily taken aback.

Having just sent his opponent reeling with a powerful palm strike, he had immediately summoned his flying sword to press the attack, leaving no room for respite.

He had not anticipated that his strike, delivered with unwavering resolve, would be so effortlessly deflected.

The treasure Tuqi had unleashed was truly remarkable!

Yet, this did not catch Wang Chen off guard; he had expected his adversary to possess some hidden strength, else Tuqi would not have dared to challenge him to a fight to the death.

With a swift shift in mindset, Wang Chen stepped forward decisively.

In an instant, he closed the distance to Tuqi.

Tuqi had just scrambled to his feet, frantically channeling the Bega Spirit Leaf to parry the Chini Sword.

An artifact as potent as the Bega Spirit Leaf was beyond Tuqi’s station; it had been loaned to him by the Great Witches of his tribe, and with such limited time, he had only managed a cursory refinement.

Consequently, Tuqi could not harness the full destructive power of the Bega Spirit Leaf, making its control a strenuous endeavor.

Meanwhile, Wang Chen still had reserves of strength!

Unnoticed by Tuqi, the gap between them had narrowed to mere steps.

Confronting Tuqi, who was bathed in protective light, Wang Chen unleashed a powerful double-palm strike.

Heavenly Dragon Vajra Palm!

This strike not only channeled Wang Chen’s full strength but also unleashed the destructive power of the Heavenly Dragon Vajra True Method.

As he struck, a roaring Heavenly Dragon Manifestation materialized behind Wang Chen!

Boom!

The immense fist power crashed into Tuqi with devastating force.

The Sand Tribe Sorcerer, fully engaged in defending against the flying sword, was caught off guard by Wang Chen’s ability to simultaneously control the sword and close in for a brutal attack.

The Bega Spirit Leaf, its power largely expended in blocking the flying sword, offered scant protection against the Heavenly Dragon Vajra Palm.

Tuqi was hurled through the air once more.

His previous injuries had not yet healed, and this new blow caused him to vomit blood laced with fragments of internal organs, his body crumpling like a broken shrimp, his ribs shattered.

The jagged ends of his broken bones pierced deep into his internal organs!

The Bega Spirit Leaf, now beyond Tuqi’s control, emitted a resonant chime before transforming into a streak of light and darting away.

In the blink of an eye, it was gone!

This Buddhist treasure, imbued with a keen sense of awareness, chose to escape rather than fall into enemy hands, recognizing the inevitability of defeat.

Wang Chen, undeterred by the fleeing artifact, pursued Tuqi relentlessly, delivering a third palm strike.

Tuqi, barely conscious, was powerless to evade; he could only watch helplessly as Wang Chen’s palm descended upon his forehead.

Bang!

The Sand Tribe Sorcerer’s head exploded like a watermelon struck by a heavy hammer.

In moments, his body and limbs disintegrated into a fine blood mist, scattering in all directions!

【Heavenly Merit +570】

Wang Chen retracted his hand and landed, his gaze shifting westward.

Though he had vanquished his opponent decisively, he felt no joy or satisfaction.

Instead, a shadow of unease settled over his heart.

Wang Chen sensed a pair of cold, unfeeling eyes observing him from afar.

They bore into him, instilling a profound sense of threat!