Chapter 242: Chapter 121: Thunderous Methods, Slaying a Mortal Transformation! Obtaining the Spirit Soldier "Demon-locking Chain"!

Although his archery had reached the level of Perfection, his cultivation was ultimately a critical weakness. To a Mortal Transformation expert intent on fleeing for his life, the power and speed of his arrows posed a limited threat. The man blocked or dodged every single one using his exquisite Body Technique or his Protective Primordial Qi!

Just as the white-robed man was about to reach Zhao Tianxing—

"BOOM!"

Chu Fan, who was right behind, pushed his speed to the absolute limit. The ground beneath his feet exploded as his figure shot forward like an arrow, instantly catching up to the desperately fleeing white-robed man!

Sensing the tangible killing intent and fierce wind at his back, the white-robed man knew he could not escape. A look of crazed viciousness and desperation flashed in his eyes!

He spun around abruptly, concentrating all of his remaining Primordial Qi into his left palm.

An incomparably sinister Palm Technique, brimming with Death Qi and wrapped in a mournful, ghostly shriek, struck toward the Yan Chi Saber in Chu Fan’s hand!

"BANG!"

The Long Saber flew from Chu Fan’s grasp, spinning as it soared toward the mountain wall to his left!

"Die!"

With a crazed expression, the white-robed man took advantage of the opening and thrust a palm at Chu Fan’s chest!

This palm strike contained all his life’s work and his utter despair; its speed was somehow even faster than before he was injured!

A crazed, savage grin spread across his face, as if he could already see Chu Fan struck down and killed by this palm!

But faced with this fatal, lightning-fast strike, a cold, mocking smile suddenly appeared on the lips of the now-disarmed Chu Fan.

’Something’s wrong...’

Seeing that mocking smile, the white-robed man’s heart felt as if it were being squeezed by a giant, invisible hand. His breathing hitched.

Everything was happening too quickly. It was already too late for him to change his move!

Then they saw Chu Fan’s hands become a dazzling blur of Residual Images. His left hand, as if it had foreseen the move, shot in from an unbelievable angle. His fingers, like iron pincers, clamped down precisely on the man’s wrist!

Meanwhile, his right palm, now suffused with an Extreme Cold Qi, struck the white-robed man squarely in the chest!

"Impossible..."

The white-robed man’s eyes bulged wide.

Earlier, Chu Fan’s evasive Step Technique had looked remarkably like the Ghost Shadow Illusionary Body Step, but the man had been heavily injured and hadn’t had time to think about it.

And now, his opponent had even used the Extreme Night Cold Prison Hand...

’This person... he’s the Ghost-faced Man who destroyed the Seven Stars Gang’s Blood Refining Array that day!’

Unfortunately, he could no longer voice this realization.

The terrifying Cold Qi from Chu Fan’s palm strike had instantly invaded his heart, freezing his meridians solid!

"BAM!"

Chu Fan followed up with a Bear Form Shattering Fist, smashing it right into the white-robed man’s heart.

The force of the punch caved his chest in!

The transforming Force of the Entering the Realm of Strength, controlled with Microscopic precision, detonated directly inside the white-robed man’s body!

The white-robed man’s body convulsed violently before he fell backward, dead.

"..."

The entire valley fell deathly silent.

The hundred and fifty-odd rescued disciples of the Seven Stars Gang, the two Incense Masters Cao Xingda and Li Qing, and even the four enemy Incense Masters who had surrendered all looked as if their very souls had been snatched away.

Everyone stared blankly at the young man’s figure, which radiated an invisible Evil Qi. They forgot to breathe, forgot to cheer. Even the joy of having survived the ordeal was completely forgotten.

A world-shattering shock washed over their minds in waves, leaving them completely blank.

In just a few short moments, three Mortal Transformation experts had all been executed!

They had died in different ways, but all their deaths were equally miserable. Chu Fan had finished them off with absolutely crushing power!

’Is this really something a young man who’s only been in the Seven Stars Gang for four months can do?’

’Is this really the kind of power a Martial Artist who hasn’t even broken through the five stages of Foundation Establishment should possess?’

After an unknown amount of time, someone finally managed to swallow, the sound a distinct GULP.

Immediately after, as if a dam had burst, a tremendous uproar erupted!

"We won... We won!"

"Chu Fan! It was Chu Fan who saved us!"

"My heavens... Am I dreaming? He killed three Mortal Transformation experts... all by himself?"

"From this day forward, Chu Fan is the only god in my heart!"

Ecstasy, shock, worship, gratitude...

All these emotions tangled together, transforming into a deafening cheer that echoed throughout the entire Mist Marsh Valley.

The way everyone looked at Chu Fan was filled with the utmost fanaticism and awe.

Cao Xingda and Li Qing exchanged a look, seeing endless shock and relief in each other’s eyes.

Only now did they truly understand the source of Gang Leader Cao Feng’s unconditional trust...

Chu Fan’s strength could no longer be measured by common sense!

He was, quite simply, a monster born for battle!

’With him here, how could the Seven Stars Gang possibly fail to prosper?’

Just as everyone was still immersed in the ecstasy of their narrow escape, the unexpected happened!

Cao Yan, who was walking toward the crowd, suddenly struck!

"SHINK! SHINK! SHINK! SHINK!"

Before the four Incense Masters at the Entering the Realm of Strength, brought by Bai Nan, could even react, they were slain on the spot by Cao Yan.

A group of Seven Stars Gang disciples fell back, their faces filled with astonishment.

But a moment later, this final blow seemed to jolt everyone awake, snapping them out of their overwhelming shock.

"We... we survived?"

"We really survived!"

"Waaaah... Dad, Mom, your son doesn’t have to die..."

The ecstasy of surviving the ordeal erupted like a long-dormant volcano!

Deafening cheers, excited shouts, and sobs of joy mingled together, creating a seething ocean of sound.

Many people embraced, slapping each other on the back, their faces filled with an indescribable mix of excitement and joy.

Moments before, they had been trapped in a desperate situation, certain of their deaths. Now, they had miraculously survived.

This sudden shift from hell to heaven left everyone overwhelmed with emotion.

Cao Yan picked up a piece of a robe from the ground, wiped the blood from his blade, and silently watched the crowd.

After a long moment, he finally spoke. "Everyone, please remember this..."

"It was I, Cao Yan, who saved you."

"It had nothing to do with Chu Fan."

Huh?

Aside from Chu Fan and the few with him, everyone else present was stunned.

’From what they knew of him, Senior Brother Cao Yan was never one to steal credit!’