Chapter 98: Godlike and Unfathomable

Lin Chao lifted his sword and walked slowly forward.

Ahead, dozens of the world's top assassins were gathered.

Even if a Grandmaster powerhouse came here, they would die with eternal regret.

Yet, these top assassins were currently breathing somewhat rapidly.

They were all rare assassins in this world, meticulous in thought, and naturally, they could form many guesses in their hearts based on that one sword strike from Lin Chao.

In the distance, Zhao Ran looked at Lin Chao; for the first time, she felt a sense of strangeness toward this former husband, but it was immediately followed by an unprecedented sense of security.

When a poor man pretends to be rich to date a girl, once his identity is exposed, the girl will likely curse the poor man in anger and turn to leave.

But when a rich man pretends to be poor to date a girl, once his identity is exposed, the girl will likely be shocked and pleasantly surprised.

The nature of the event is the same, but the results differ due to different identity backgrounds.

Zhao Ran looked at Lin Chao, her gaze still filled with the same deep affection as before.

She glanced at the powerhouses in brocade robes and discovered that those people were very... calm.

It was as if they had no emotions at all.

Of course, when facing Lin Chao and her, Zhao Ran could sense a trace of respect from these brocade-robed powerhouses.

Did they know of her husband's strength?

"Back then, was it you who wiped out the Three-Color Pavilion?" Even though Wind and Rain Tower Master Zhou Taike was a Grandmaster, his voice trembled as he spoke.

Since its founding, the Wind and Rain Tower had always had one top-tier mission.

That mission was comparable to searching for the finger bone of an Immortal.

That was to find the mysterious powerhouse who wiped out the Three-Color Pavilion.

The Wind and Rain Tower had also been searching all along.

Of course, they never thought they would actually find them.

Even if they did find them, it could not be a discovery like this.

At this moment, as the mysterious powerhouse from back then appeared, these assassins were incredibly uneasy and fearful in their hearts.

Moreover, the identity of that mysterious assassin was completely beyond their expectations.

"Who exactly are you?"

"You are not Qi Lin!"

Qi Lin was not even twenty years old yet.

And six years ago, Qi Lin was only thirteen.

How could a thirteen-year-old boy wipe out the Three-Color Pavilion?

This was simply impossible.

At this moment, in the heart of Wind and Rain Tower Master Zhou Taike, this Qi Lin must be some old monster in Camouflage.

Lin Chao lifted his sword, and the Gold Cloud Sword emitted a cold glint.

"Back then, I had no divine weapon, so I used many weapons before I could kill the people of the Three-Color Pavilion.

Now that I have the Gold Cloud Sword, I don't need to change swords."

Lin Chao naturally knew the Gold Cloud Sword; he had buried it himself.

However, since the Gold Cloud Sword had appeared in the world, he would use it again.

The opponent also had a famous sword, but so what?

Once, Lin Chao faced the Three-Color Pavilion with ordinary swords, ordinary blades, and an ordinary Spear, and wiped them out personally.

Now, his strength had reached a higher level.

Dealing with these assassins was even less of a problem.

"Kill!" Wind and Rain Tower Master Zhou Taike looked solemn. "He is not necessarily that mysterious powerhouse; he might be bluffing!"

At this moment, he could only boost the morale of the Wind and Rain Tower assassins.

Otherwise, they would surely die.

"Kill!"

Looking at the man before them who was like a nightmare, these assassins did not hesitate any longer and charged toward Lin Chao one after another.

Yet, at this moment, Zhou Taike suddenly took flight to escape.

Back when the Three-Color Pavilion was wiped out, he had been to the scene.

He naturally knew just how terrifying the Lin Chao before him was.

Even if there were twice or three times as many assassins present, they would be no match for this demon god.

Everything he said just now was merely to have these assassins stall Lin Chao.

He himself wanted to escape back to Kyoto.

Only by escaping back to Kyoto and having Empress Dowager Su there would he have a chance to survive.

A smile curled at the corner of Lin Chao's mouth.

Kill.

He naturally knew that Zhou Taike was fleeing.

But so what?

His current strength was at a terrifying realm.

He could finish off the assassins before him in a few dozen breaths.

In a few dozen breaths, how far could Zhou Taike escape?

Slash!

The Gold Cloud Sword carved a sword shadow through the night, and instantly, one or two assassins dropped dead.

At this moment, it was as if he had activated the talent of Slaughter Mastery.

In just a few breaths, five Thunder-Level Assassins fell, and one Electric-level Assassin died on the spot.

Yet, Lin Chao remained as calm as a clear breeze and a bright moon, without a single injury.

Even fresh blood had not landed on his body.

In such a short exchange of blows, this was the result.

How could these assassins not be terrified?

"Flee!"

As the first assassin fled, a second assassin followed.

Lin Chao's gaze was cold and clear.

The Golden Cloud Sword Technique directly unleashed terrifying combat power.

The Golden Cloud Sword Technique emphasizes a long, drizzling rain; when performed, it seems as if one can see a mass of golden clouds.

But now, the Golden Cloud Sword Technique performed by Lin Chao did not show golden clouds, but golden lightning.

This sword strike far surpassed the Golden Cloud Sword Technique.

Even Zhao Ran, who specialized in the Golden Cloud Sword Technique, was left dazed and stunned.

Above the sky, one could only see countless sword shadows dancing.

Die!

The sword left its sheath, then was sheathed again.

Instantly, in the sky, over a dozen figures fell from the air.

With one strike, he Slayed several Grandmasters and over a dozen First Grade experts.

This could no longer be described as merely terrifying.

Lin Chao held his sword, his gaze clear: "A Grandmaster is indeed a Grandmaster."

This sword strike was an area-of-effect attack; Zhou Taike, who had already fled, only lost an arm and did not die.

"Die!"

Lin Chao struck with his sword again.

The Golden Cloud Sword flew out, its speed exceeding the speed of sound.

A distance of nearly a thousand meters was covered in a single breath.

Zhou Taike was sprinting when he suddenly felt an Ultimate sharpness, like needles on his back.

"No!"

Puchi!

The sword pierced into his body without any resistance.

"Impossible..."

In this world, it is simply impossible to have such a sword technique.

The Golden Cloud Sword pierced through Zhou Taike's chest.

Zhou Taike's body also fell from the air.

In an instant, he was dead beyond any doubt.

The next breath, the sword returned to his hand.

Such methods could no longer be described as those of a martial artist.

Even Zhao Ran, seeing this feat of Lin Chao, was somewhat shaken despite her usual composure.

Lin Chao walked over, his gaze extremely gentle, and pulled Zhao Ran into his embrace.

"I have frightened you."

"No..."

Feeling the familiar body temperature and the familiar scent, Zhao Ran looked at Lin Chao, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

"Husband..."

Zhao Ran called out.

Lin Chao looked at Zhao Ran and said softly: "Wait for me in the courtyard; I am going to the Royal Palace."

Lin Chao's gaze became cold and stern.

Zhao Ran looked at Lin Chao, a hint of warmth flashing in her eyes.

Is this the feeling of being protected?

For the rest of this life, will she be protected by him?

A sense of complete security grew in Zhao Ran's heart.

Fenglan Royal Palace.

At this moment, the atmosphere was already tense.

Cao Wuji and the Qingkong Mountain Master stood side by side.

Behind them were over a dozen Grandmaster-level experts.

In front of them, Chen Fengru stood alone, a look of disdain in his eyes.

"Now, the Fenglan Royal Family has formed an alliance with my Jubei King; the two of you should please return."

"Chen Fengru, I didn't expect you to still be alive?" A hint of wariness flashed in Cao Wuji's eyes, along with killing intent.

Back then, Wei led troops to attack Jubei City.

The commander of the Wei Martial Pawn was none other than Cao Wuji's older brother.

As a result, in that great battle, his elder brother did not return alive.

Regarding Chen Fengru, he held a grudge for the killing of his brother.

"I had thought I was dead too, but I didn't expect the Heavens to refuse me, giving me another life," Chen Fengru sighed. "Perhaps the Heavens feel that the vengeance for my brothers has yet to be repaid, and will not let me die."

Back then, Chen Fengru led troops to garrison Gusei for decades; the young, vigorous soldiers of that time had all withered into little old men.

In the end, Wei launched a massive offensive, and the soldiers in the fortress held out for five nights before all dying in battle.

Only Chen Fengru survived by luck, and he even stepped into the Grandmaster realm.

At this moment, he stood alone, blocking the dozens of experts before him.

A flash of killing intent crossed Cao Wuji's eyes: "It seems we must have a fight to the death!"

The Qingkong Mountain Master's gaze flickered: "The Jubei King is allied with Fenglan; is this an attempt to rebel against Dayan?"

Cao Wuji also laughed heartily: "Dayan's national strength is currently at its peak; as a Great General of Wei, I would actually like to see such a scene.

In a moment, when Wind and Rain Tower Master Zhou Taike arrives, I fear he will be happy to see the scene before us!"

"Why waste so much breath?" Chen Fengru held his long sword. "Today, either you retreat, or we fight to the death!"

Holding the long sword, the aura about Chen Fengru changed abruptly.

At this moment, he was no longer an aged old man, but a top-tier swordsman of the Jianghu.

The Qingkong Mountain Master's voice was hoarse: "Chen Fengru, at your and my level, why must we fight to the death?

As long as the Fenglan Royal Family hands over the Immortal finger bone, I will leave immediately, and I can even help you block Wei.

I have no great interest in the destruction of Fenglan."

The Qingkong Mountain Master was already aged, his Qi and blood hollow; now his only thought was to obtain the Immortal finger bone and enter the Heavenly Human Realm.

Only in this way could his lifespan be extended.

"Immortal Corpse Bone, we in Fenglan truly do not have it," Chongan sighed, his voice full of grievance.

The fate of his home and country was entirely entrusted to the hands of others; this feeling was extremely unpleasant.

"Hmph." Cao Wuji did not care about the Qingkong Mountain Master's words. "You in Fenglan still have at least one piece of Immortal Corpse Bone.

My Great Wei has already dispatched one hundred thousand elite troops.

Chongan, hand over the Immortal Corpse Bone, and I may yet spare some of your Royal Family's bloodline."

Cao Wuji came to Fenglan for two reasons: first for the Immortal Corpse Bone, and second to destroy Fenglan.

The current Great Wei's national strength was not as great as Dayan's.

The country was also riddled with contradictions.

When internal contradictions became severe, they were shifted externally.

Destroying Fenglan to obtain vast lands, Gold, silver, treasures, and labor was Cao Wuji's method.

For this, he even sent one hundred thousand troops.

"Chen Fengru, you can stop me for a moment, but can you stop me from destroying Fenglan?

Last time, my strength was inferior to yours, allowing you to break my Wei Martial Pawn.

Now, with me here, my Great Wei iron cavalry is invincible!"

Cao Wuji was very confident.

Last time, the Wei army faced the strong Jubei Army.

This time, they faced the small nation of Fenglan.

In a moment, Wind and Rain Tower Master Zhou Taike would arrive.

Combined with the Qingkong Mountain Master, the three Grandmasters would join forces.

No matter how strong Chen Fengru was, he could not stop three Grandmasters.

Chen Fengru's eyes held a smile as he looked at Cao Wuji: "If I can trade my life for yours, the Prince will have no worries in the north."

His gaze fixed on Cao Wuji, his heart filled with fighting spirit.

Cao Wuji was the greatest threat to Jubei City and was also the enemy of him, Chen Fengru.

If he could trade his life for Cao Wuji's.

Then, the north would have no worries, and the Prince's great cause could be achieved!

"Qingkong Mountain Master, in this battle I must kill Cao Wuji; do not interfere!"

(End of this chapter)