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This is... the strength of that world?

Far away, Nie Xingjun, protected by Wang Ye, watched the scene in a daze. As one of those left behind, he had always believed that power was more important than personal martial might. Even now, when martial force ruled the world, he still held that belief.

First grasp power, and resources will naturally come rolling in. Only then, improving one’s martial might will follow like a river flowing into a channel. He had little regard for those who plunged into the New World at the first opportunity.

But now, his opinion had changed.

This kind of power, it seems the earlier one possesses it, the more power one can hold...

Is that... the Stabbing Decision?

Wang Ye, standing by his side, was more focused on the competition itself.

The outcome of Chen Qing’s duel was pivotal to the entire situation.

If Chen Qing were to lose, that would mean losing everything.

At this moment, as he watched Chen Qing’s simple maneuver, Wang Ye was filled with doubt because he recognized the origin of that technique. ..

Wang Ye was not a warrior, but having once served in the Imperial Court where warriors prevailed, he was somewhat knowledgeable.

Chen Qing’s move was one of the most basic of the thirteen sword techniques refined by the Great Jin Dynasty, based on the principles of poke, stab, chop, sweep, carry, draw, intercept, wipe, flick, strike, hook, support, and block—this technique was the Stabbing Decision!

Against a top-level mastermind skilled in all heritages, was Chen Qing really using such a simple move as his decisive final play?

But soon he realized something, and his eyes revealed a trace of complexity.

Across from Chen Qing, Long Lidan also felt a hint of doubt, but using her centuries of insight, Chen Qing’s thrust seemed to be a mere straightforward stab without any possibility for variation. Such an easily countered move for a decisive strike?

Or was he secretly preparing some other technique?

Indeed... perhaps. Chen Qing, according to the intelligence, was originally a magician, and his swordsmanship was only due to absorbing the skills of his subordinates through the Divine Path Sect.

Although he had settled duels with martial techniques in several public occasions, at his core, he was still a magician!

With this thought, Long Lidan covertly activated her technique, ready to counter at any moment...

But just as this thought arose, before she could even activate her technique, she was horrified to find Chen Qing’s sword light already before her!

Her centuries of accumulation had nearly reached the realm of conjuring thousands of techniques with a single thought, where thought alone would naturally form the technique—essentially a basic operation. Yet, such a basic operation was too late in this instance.

Was Chen Qing’s speed truly this fast?

Below the Transcendent, how could it be so fast?

It’s illogical...

No, that’s wrong... This is the power of the Transcendent!

This fellow... how dare he?

In astonishment, the sword light had already reached her throat!

"Between warriors, victory isn’t just about skill, but also the bravery in their blood..."

With a cold gaze, Chen Qing’s swift flash of the blade aimed directly at the throat.

Long Lidan, caught completely off-guard, had her neck stabbed through in an instant.

Although she managed to create some distance with her movement technique straight away, the tide had already turned in an instant!

Chen Qing wouldn’t give the opponent a chance to breathe, relentlessly pursuing her, his attacks like a fierce storm, each one targeting the throat.

Without saying much, facing her angry gaze, Chen Qing’s eyes were filled with mockery. From the outset, he knew that his opponent had strong fundamental abilities, possibly even stronger than the Emperor of the Siao Family, but he was not one bit worried.

He had seen these people before and had competed against them, clearly understanding their nature. No matter how much time they had, no matter how many heritages they acquired, Chen Qing believed they would never change.

They were still nothing but exquisite, self-serving maggots, utterly clueless about what a true stronger being was...

This madman!!

Long Lidan covered her throat with one hand, desperately using her technique to stop the bleeding, while frantically fending off the relentless onslaught with the other hand, retreating in panic.

She was pressured so much she could barely catch her breath; there was no way she could use a technique to create distance.

A sense of crisis she hadn’t felt in years surged in her heart once again.

Truth be told, she was confident in facing Chen Qing alone; she had watched Chen Qing’s battles countless times.

Over the past several eras, she had observed countless duels, believing that any master before her would be full of flaws.

Having mastered most of the heritage of the third version, she could see through everything.

She could instantly think of how to break any technique or any move.

She did not believe she could lose, and it was impossible for her to lose.

She had been careless!

Long Lidan was filled with extreme regret. She shouldn’t have been distracted during the duel, underestimating Chen Qing so much. And yet, her opponent, seizing the advantage, was ruthlessly pressing on as if intent on forcing her into a dead end because of this mistake!

Moreover, she hadn’t expected that after just one move not going her way, the other side would resort to a desperate measure.

Using Superordinary Power in this place meant no holding back; failing to do so meant no way out. Wouldn’t he hesitate even a bit?

Frustrated Sword, the opponent’s offensive was relentless. Long Lidan clenched her teeth tightly, considering her current countermeasures.

Under such a barrage of attacks, although the opponent was one level above her, she could still barely evade relying on the agility techniques of Guanghan Palace.

Despite the constant bleeding and severe depletion of her vital energies, the chances were high that she could outlast her opponent’s. .. right?

What to do?

Should I take the plunge?

If she were to unleash her Superordinary Power now, just like her opponent, she was confident that within three moves she could defeat him.

But... the blood vessels in her throat were ruptured, and because of the fluctuations in her vital energies, the wound couldn’t fully heal.

Once she activated her Superordinary Power, enhancing the flow of vital energy, the blood loss would become even more serious.

If she couldn’t take down Chen Qing within a few moves, she would be left with no escape!

Should I risk it?

Risk my ass!

Who am I? What is his identity?

Just a remnant of a bunch of losers, not even qualifying as a real person, nothing more than a clump of copied data. Risking my life against something like this? Only if I were insane.

After almost no hesitation, Long Lidan activated her Technique.

A chill emanated from her body as dense white filaments began to grow from her pores, quickly enveloping her.

Chen Qing’s sword strike hit the exterior, but it was like striking millennium-hardened steel; the rebounding force directly shattered it, and Chen Qing’s hand was split open due to forcefully breaking the seal, prompting him to retreat swiftly by more than thirty feet.

Meanwhile, the opponent, with a cold laugh, was quickly wrapped up by the white long hair, surprisingly transforming into a spherical object.

Chen Qing took one look and recognized what it was.

Demon Cocoon!

These people had indeed studied the Power of the Demon Statue...

Chen Qing took a deep breath; with this move underway and with the powers currently at his command, there was no way he could handle her unless he used a Forbidden Technique.

But given how fragile the fabric of Digital City was, the use of such a technique could bring not only severe backlash to himself but, if it went out of control, it could potentially destroy this place once and for all, spelling doom for everyone.

This guy had accurately anticipated that I wouldn’t make a move!

With that thought, Chen Qing didn’t hesitate to withdraw to where Wang Ye was standing.

Wang Ye was stunned: "Is the fight over?"

"Can’t continue fighting..." Chen Qing shook his head: "With the Demon Cocoon deployed, for at least a decade, very few could do anything to her."

"So what do we do now?"

"We need to stop the usage of electricity first." Chen Qing looked towards Nie Xingjun: "They’ve asked you to divert all the electricity to fully support the New World, right?"

Nie Xingjun hastily nodded: "Yes..."

"What irony..." Chen Qing sneered coldly: "Back then they desperately tried to prevent this version from coming into existence, even at the cost of a building full of people, including their own kin, dying a tragic death. Now they are struggling to initiate this era, these disgusting creatures..."

Seeing the killing intent in Chen Qing’s eyes, Wang Ye felt somewhat alienated; this was the first time he had seen Chen Qing harboring such deep animosity towards anyone.

"Why are they doing this? What exactly happened back then?" Wang Ye asked curiously.

"Back then?" Chen Qing’s expression turned complex: "Back then... it was a mistake..."