Eternal Life: Hundredfold Rewards
Chapter 466 - 264: Severing an Arm in Public! About to Request Instruction on True Monarch Yuanzhi’s Divine Techniques!
However, seeing Guo Ling and True Monarch Yuanzhi’s performance, Qi Chuan sneered.
As the sole Nascent Soul Major Sect in Nanhua State, how well-informed can the North Magnetic Divine Palace be? Whatever happens in the Land of the Five Sects, the news will probably reach the North Magnetic Divine Palace by the next day. When the Celestial Soul Hall’s army besieged the Wind Moon Sect for several years, the Golden Silkworm went to borrow a talisman from the North Magnetic Divine Palace. How could Guo Ling not know?
This is clearly an act of public humiliation!
Yet, even so, Qi Chuan did not hurry to refute immediately. He calmly said, "Temporarily revoke the sect leader’s power, face the wall for three years, penalize with ten years of salary cuts... I think True Monarch Yuanzhi’s punishment is barely in line with my sentiments."
"Oh? If that’s the case, it couldn’t be better, then let’s put this matter behind us. Guo Ling, step down." Upon hearing this, True Monarch Yuanzhi gave Qi Chuan a surprised glance, then immediately waved his hand to dismiss Guo Ling.
Guo Ling promptly prepared to exit the main hall.
"There’s no rush, Sect Leader Guo Ling. Let me ask you, when you sold the Tier Three Top Grade Breaking Forbidden talisman back then, did you use your left hand or right hand?" Qi Chuan said softly, with his back turned to Guo Ling.
"Uh? Left hand or right hand? What’s the difference... I can’t quite remember, but probably the right hand since I’m right-handed..." Guo Ling paused, scratched his head for a moment in confusion, then bowed to Qi Chuan’s back.
"Since it’s the right hand, then leave your right hand behind!" Qi Chuan’s resolute voice rang out, and in the next moment, he curved his two fingers together like a sword, thrusting them violently behind him.
Swish!
A subtle sound of breaking through the air was heard.
The next moment, an invisible Sword Intent burst out at the speed of lightning, aiming directly at Guo Ling.
"Young Qi, how dare you?!"
In the main hall, True Monarch Yuanzhi’s voice echoed in anger and surprise, and he immediately attempted to block the sword.
Swoosh!
Inside the main hall, the eyes of many Core Formation True Masters were filled with astonishment; none expected Qi Chuan to suddenly make a move in front of True Monarch Yuanzhi!
Seeing Qi Chuan’s action and the apparent invisible sharpness in the void slashing towards him, Guo Ling became frantic, immediately opening his mouth to summon his Magical Treasure to respond.
However, the speed of the Sword Intent was too fast; at such a short distance, neither Guo Ling nor True Monarch Yuanzhi could react in time.
Swish!
They saw an invisible Sword Intent slicing through Guo Ling’s right shoulder, accompanied by a soft sound, and his entire right arm slid down smoothly from his shoulder, first smooth as a mirror at the cut, before blood spurted out.
Bang!
The right arm fell from the void, suddenly exploding mid-air into countless blood mists. The Sword Intent had penetrated the arm from within, completely destroying it. From now on, Guo Ling would find it nearly impossible to restore the arm, even if he somehow did, it would be weak and riddled with side effects, far weaker than the original arm.
"Ah!"
Guo Ling screamed miserably, cold sweat dripping from his face, the pain from the severed arm twisting his features.
But as the sect leader, he had strong control, with just the initial scream of agony, he bit down hard on his lips and cast his Magic to stop the blood flow.
However, his eyes still held an endless sadness.
From now on, he would be the one-armed sect leader of the North Magnetic Divine Palace, ridiculed by others.
"This Qi Chuan True Monarch is so domineering and terrifying..."
"This is the main hall of the North Magnetic Divine Palace, and Master Qi Chuan dares to act like this? Truly arrogant to the extreme."
"Who knows how True Monarch Yuanzhi will respond; this is a direct slap in the face to him and the North Magnetic Divine Palace..."
"..."
In the main hall, the numerous Core Formation True Masters were both fearful and shocked, their inner feelings thoroughly turned upside down.
Yet, Qingyun True Monarch beside Qi Chuan glanced at him in surprise and then gently nodded.
"Such courage!"
Atop the main hall, True Monarch Yuanzhi rose in rage, glaring at Qi Chuan. He had never imagined that this newly advanced Nascent Soul early-stage cultivator named Qi Chuan from the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect would possess such bravado!
Did he truly think True Monarch Yuanzhi was a pushover?
Whoosh!
He snapped his sleeve, tossing out an elixir towards Guo Ling—a High Tier Healing Pill.
Guo Ling quickly caught the High Tier Healing Pill with his remaining hand, swallowed it immediately, and then exited the main hall for treatment. However, it was clear that this pill couldn’t restore his arm.
Subsequently, True Monarch Yuanzhi’s gaze turned ominous as he looked at Qingyun True Monarch, speaking coldly: "Now, don’t blame me for being ruthless. To protect the name of the North Magnetic Divine Palace, today this surname Qi must bleed!"
"True Monarch Yuanzhi, feel free to act." Qingyun True Monarch said with a smile.
Whoosh!
True Monarch Yuanzhi directed his cold gaze at Qi Chuan, then moved swiftly, transforming into an Escape Light and shooting outside the main hall.
"If you have the guts, follow me!" 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞
Then, his stern voice echoed within the main hall.
"It’s precisely the Divine Techniques of True Monarch Yuanzhi I wish to learn!" Qi Chuan said calmly, also transforming into an Escape Light and shooting out of the main hall.
Qingyun True Monarch observed the scene as the two Escape Lights flew away, chuckled lightly, and similarly transformed into an Escape Light, darting out of the main hall.
Inside the main hall, only the numerous Core Formation True Masters remained. They looked at one another, finally gritting their teeth and deciding to follow along for the spectacle, rushing out of the main hall to witness the duel between True Monarchs.
Moments later, Qi Chuan and True Monarch Yuanzhi faced off in the air, several hundred feet above.
Not far from the two in the sky, Qingyun True Monarch hovered with a smile, watching the spectacle.
Below them stood a peak with the main hall of the North Magnetic Divine Palace. On the Palace Square, many Core Formation True Masters stood, all gazing up towards the two.
Even further away, many disciples and elders of the North Magnetic Divine Palace turned their gaze to the confrontation in the sky.
This moment was truly a mass spectacle; the various observers held complex feelings, each different from the other.
"I wonder if you’re truly bold or just unaware of fear." In the sky, looking at Qi Chuan opposite him, True Monarch Yuanzhi said coldly.
"I only wish to force True Monarch Yuanzhi to act." Qi Chuan replied.
"After all, you made a mistake. If you’d come to me privately, I would’ve given you an explanation. But since you’ve chosen to act this way, you must pay the price," True Monarch Yuanzhi’s voice was low, filled with anger: "If you lose, I’ll cripple your arms, and even Qingyun True Monarch won’t be able to say anything."
"If you lose, then declare, on behalf of the North Magnetic Divine Palace, an apology to the Wind Moon Sect, along with compensation of abundant resources. And Guo Ling must permanently step down as sect leader, never to resume the position."
"Hahahaha, good!"
Upon hearing this, True Monarch Yuanzhi laughed furiously.
Even at this moment, Qi Chuan was still bragging; he truly didn’t know his limits.
Faced with such a proposal, he agreed without hesitation.
He had immense confidence in his strength.
With mana near the peak of the early stage, combined with the formidable Jade Magnet Divine Light, within the early Nascent Soul stage, it was extremely difficult to find an opponent.
Moreover, the opponent is a newly advanced Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator!
Even if the other is a genius, so what?
Succeeding so recently, his Artifact Divine Techniques are yet to fully develop; how much combat strength could he possess!
Furthermore, the key lies in the Nascent Soul’s foundation. Cultivators in the Nascent Soul Early Stage who have recently advanced have minimal Nascent Soul growth.
Without sufficient Nascent Soul foundation, even if his Artifact Divine Techniques were somewhat commendable, there would absolutely be no possibility of victory!