NOVPUBChapter 866: Chapter 464 Another One Slain_2 Chapter 866: Chapter 464 Another One Slain_2 “`
Things happened in the blink of an eye; part of the fire rain descended, showering directly onto the surface of the Ancient Mirror.
“Sizzling…”
A strange noise came forth, as towering flames ignited on the hovering Ancient Mirror, accompanied by rising black smoke that swiftly covered a large expanse of sky.
At this moment, Gu Changqing continuously cast Law Decrees at the Ancient Mirror, pouring his dwindling Mana into it with abandon.
Simultaneously, he spat out several mouthfuls of essence blood, splattering it onto an inscription beneath the Ancient Mirror.
Following his actions, the Ancient Mirror flashed brightly, and a light barrier enveloped the flames.
As this faint barrier appeared, the flames atop the Ancient Mirror began to extinguish, and the temperature started to drop.
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However, even so, numerous blue flames continued clinging to the Ancient Mirror, constantly corroding it.
A breath later,
Gu Changqing’s complexion turned deathly pale as he spat out several more mouthfuls of blood and his aura quickly weakened significantly.
This time, the blood he spat bore a significant difference to that of before; previously, it was to enhance the Ancient Mirror’s defensive power by using his heart’s blood to elevate its strength.
But now, it was completely different, for it was due to the Magical Treasure taking damage that had consequently impacted him, making this act a necessary last resort.
Both were coughing up blood, yet the fundamental difference was vast.
Fortunately, at this moment, all the flames on the Ancient Mirror were extinguished, and it rapidly shrank, eventually caught in the hands of Gu Changqing.
Seeing this, Lin Tianming, who was quickly rushing over, also wore an expression of regret.
After all, this sudden change in the Blue Heart True Flame was an attack method he had long premeditated.
Previously, he could not freely control the Blue Heart True Flame.
Now, with the continuous growth of the Blue Heart True Flame, its quantity had increased dozens of times compared to when he first acquired it.
Moreover, in using the Blue Heart True Flame, he had made considerable progress, able to precisely manipulate its shape and disperse its energy, among other things.
And this new attack technique was something he had mastered through exploration and relentless attempts over recent years.
This time, it was even the first time he used it in actual combat; although he did not manage to kill Gu Changqing, he did wound him, achieving his initial goal to some extent.
But at this moment, Gu Changqing, upon seeing Lin Tianming, was already panic-stricken, evidently terrified by Lin Tianming’s unexpected and bizarre tactics.
For this, he had paid a price, suffering serious injuries that significantly reduced his own strength.
Previously, he had already been gradually losing ground.
Now with this strike, not only had his Magical Treasure suffered significant damage, but he himself had sustained no light injuries.
In addition, the Mana left in his body was scarce, not even amounting to two-tenths of his peak state.
Under such circumstances, he simply could not hold out against Lin Tianming for long.
At the thought, Gu Changqing was a mix of shock and rage, filled with regret in his heart.
However, Lin Tianming was not about to give him a chance to breathe.
He was clear in mind that the current situation had been difficult to turn around.
Be it new grudges or old, or for the sake of the Lin Family and the entire cultivation world of Wei Kingdom, it was necessary to capture Gu Changqing alive.
He was no gentle soul; now that he had the upper hand, he intended to further expand his advantage.
With this goal, Lin Tianming unleashed the Qinghong Sword from his hand, once again activating the Divine Skills of the Tiangang Ninth Sword.
“Boom…”
The Qinghong Sword shot forth, rapidly closing the distance to less than a hundred zhang from Gu Changqing.
At this time, Gu Changqing, pale as a sheet, hurriedly backed away in retreat, darting toward the nearest battlefield.
Clearly, Gu Changqing had no intention to continue entangled with Lin Tianming any longer.
He knew well that his strength had diminished considerably, while Lin Tianming remained at his peak; be it in momentum or personal strength, Lin Tianming clearly held an absolute advantage.
Since he was no longer a match for Lin Tianming, it was better to head toward Cao Jinping, seeking to leverage Cao Jinping’s strength and join forces to resist Lin Tianming’s assault.
With this in mind, Gu Changqing, setting aside his pride, vanished in an instant, reappearing hundreds of zhang away.
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At that moment, the sudden change in Gu Changqing was seen by Lin Tianming, yet he was helpless to do anything about it.
Although Gu Changqing was injured, he was, after all, a Mid Stage Golden Core Cultivator. Even if he was not a match for Tianming, if he was determined to flee, it would take a great deal of effort to stop him.
Nevertheless, his speed did not decrease in the slightest, and he continued to chase after Gu Changqing.
For a time, the two of them, one chasing and the other fleeing, were headed towards Zhu Yun and Cao Jinping of the Sword Forging Sect, who were in the midst of a magic duel.
At that time, Cao Jinping and Zhu Yun were engaged in a fierce battle. Cao Jinping’s strength was notably stronger, constantly keeping Zhu Yun on the defensive.
Faced with Cao Jinping’s relentless onslaught, Zhu Yun was also covered in wounds, his breath growing weaker and weaker, finding himself in a retreating position.
With Cao Jinping’s full-force strike, a massive wave of Sword Qi shot forth, severing Zhu Yun’s arm.
At that point, Zhu Yun let out a pained growl, and his body was sent flying dozens of feet away.
Before he could stabilize himself, Cao Jinping attacked again, another wave of Sword Qi tearing through the void.
Watching the same Sword Qi that had just inflicted heavy damage on him approach, Zhu Yun’s face paled. Forcing out an attack, he fled in the direction of Lin Tianming.
He had no other choice.
After all, his injuries were not minor, and Cao Jinping was getting increasingly stronger. The gap between them was widening, and continuing the futile fight would not make him the victor.
He had also occasionally paid attention to the battle situation on Lin Tianming’s side.
When he saw that Lin Tianming had severely injured Gu Changqing and was pursuing him in his direction, he was quite astonished.
Now, Gu Changqing, too, being overpowered by Lin Tianming, was rushing in his direction, hoping to rely on Cao Jinping’s power to resist Lin Tianming.
And his own situation was identical to the approaching Gu Changqing.
Since Gu Changqing had made such a plan, if he wished to survive, he too had no choice but to rely on the power of cultivators from the same faction.
The battlefield where Lin Tianming was located was the closest person to his position and his best choice for seeking help.
Soon, he made up his mind and also fled in Lin Tianming’s direction.
From afar, Zhu Yun, still fleeing for his life, began to cry out for help.
On the other side, Gu Changqing did the same; the two injured cultivators rushed towards each other, their distance closing steadily.
Behind them, Lin Tianming and Cao Jinping were unwilling to fall behind, each pursuing their respective targets.
Time continued to pass slowly, and within a few breaths, it had gone by.
As the distance between the chasers and the chased continued to close, both Gu Changqing and Zhu Yun became increasingly frantic.
Especially Zhu Yun, his injuries were more serious than Gu Changqing’s, and his speed was also far less than Cao Jinping’s.
Looking at Lin Tianming’s side, the gap with Gu Changqing was also closing, and it was becoming very difficult to converge with allies.
At this rate, it was doubtful either of them could achieve their objectives.
In desperation, Zhu Yun suddenly turned around and charged at the pursuing Cao Jinping.
His eyes were resolute, and his Magical Treasure suddenly shone brightly as he rushed forward in a decisive gambit.
Clearly, Zhu Yun knew his life was near its end and didn’t even have the time to Self-Detonate his Golden Core.
Instead of being killed without resistance, he preferred to fight back fiercely. Even if he could not find a sliver of a chance to survive, he intended to cause some trouble for Cao Jinping.
With that goal in mind, Zhu Yun had cast aside his fear of death.
Seeing this action took both the pursuing Cao Jinping and Gu Changqing by surprise, causing them to hesitate for a moment.
At that moment, a scream came from behind Zhu Yun.
Lin Tianming’s Qinghong Sword sliced through the void, piercing directly through Gu Changqing’s chest.
In an instant, Gu Changqing’s body was torn apart, his remains dropping to the ground, kicking up a bit of dust.
The whole event was brief, happening in the blink of an eye.
And Gu Changqing, lacking Zhu Yun’s courage, was killed by the onrushing Lin Tianming in that moment of hesitation, ultimately dying in regret.
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