Chapter 1498 - 1497: Application of the Two Sword Technique

Chapter 1498: Chapter 1497: Application of the Two Sword Technique

Outside the Sword Prison, a significant number of figures had already gathered.

Basically, all the strong individuals who entered the Sword Prison had been teleported out by this time. Among them, even the best only reached the fourteenth layer; as for those aiming for the fifteenth, there were none, let alone the sixteenth layer.

Watching the thousand zhang giant sword’s light flicker, Beichuan Ye took a deep breath. Observing the scene, Ling Chen must be in a fierce battle with Master Gongben, unable to determine a winner for the moment.

"Is there still no result?"

Peerless Sword was also watching the giant sword closely, paying close attention to the situation inside Sword Prison.

That’s Master Gongben!

Being able to reach the sixteenth layer of Sword Prison, there are very few within the whole of Yingzhou, and even if one enters the sixteenth layer, they all meet the fate of being defeated within a short time.

But considering the time, it’s been a whole hour since Ling Chen ventured into the sixteenth layer.

"This kid, can actually go so many rounds against Master Gongben?"

Many middle-aged swordsmen revealed expressions of disbelief. Although they hadn’t entered the sixteenth layer, they had heard from great swordsmen like LiuSheng Qianbingwei and Beichuan Xiongjie that Master Gongben in the sixteenth layer had terrifying power. The fifteenth-layer Thunder Hidden was already an invincible existence to them, let alone the famed Master Gongben!

Yet this kid managed to endure an hour against Master Gongben! Even if Ling Chen is defeated and teleported out, it would still be an honorable defeat, a result shocking enough to all!

"Could this guy actually break through this layer?"

Beichuan Ye’s eyes flickered. Although he did not believe Ling Chen had the ability to pass the sixteenth layer, he couldn’t help but have this bold thought in his mind. After all, this guy before him seemed to be a record crusher in the Sword Prison, doing the seemingly impossible isn’t out of the question.

"It’s hard to say."

Beichuan Ye hadn’t known Ling Chen for long, but Peerless Sword was different. Since losing to Ling Chen, the latter started showcasing one legend after another: from the Champion of Heavenly Sword Conference to dominating Youth Kings, and later being named Sword King, leaving an indelible mark on history. This person might not be inferior to Master Gongben, so passing the sixteenth layer isn’t unfathomable.

"The master will definitely pass the sixteenth layer."

At this moment, Hong Ye, who had been silent, suddenly spoke.

"Why?"

Both Beichuan Ye and Peerless Sword were taken aback, not understanding why Hong Ye had such confidence in Ling Chen.

"Haven’t you noticed? Whenever the master enters each layer of the Sword Prison, as long as he can hold out for a period, the final victor will be him."

Hong Ye’s beautiful eyes shone with some light, then she continued, "The only time the master was eliminated before was on the fifteenth layer, where he was instantly defeated by the Gatekeeper Thunder Hidden. This means, unless instantly defeated by the Gatekeeper, the master will definitely clear the level after holding on for a while!"

Hearing this, Beichuan Ye and Peerless Sword’s eyes shimmered slightly. Though what she said made sense, the Gatekeeper this time was Master Gongben, different from all previous ones. The previous patterns couldn’t be applied to Master Gongben.

Inside the Sword Prison, the sixteenth layer.

"Thunder Cut Cross Slash!"

With a loud shout, Ling Chen crossed his left Thunder Sound Sword and the right Red Sky Sword before him in mid-air, then fiercely slashed forward. A cross-shaped Thunder Sword Light was launched downwards with great force!

The cross-shaped Thunder Sword Light divided the sky into four parts, slashing straight towards Master Gongben.

It was developed on the basis of Two Sword Technique: Thunder Cut and further enhanced, creating this Thunder Cut Cross Slash, undoubtedly more powerful!

Master Gongben reacted quickly to the falling cross-shaped thunder glow, instantly reverse-gripping his twin swords to strike a cross sword light, facing it head-on.

The two cross-shaped sword auras intertwined in mid-air, seeming to transform into a shining star, exploding with light and heat before bursting apart, sending terrifying shockwaves sweeping in all directions and blowing Ling Chen and Master Gongben’s bodies away!

After being flung back several hundred meters, Ling Chen finally managed to stabilize his posture, blood trickling from the corner of his lips, with a surge of awe in his heart.

Currently, having grasped Two Sword Technique, Ling Chen’s strength surpassed his past self significantly, and the power of his sword techniques increased at least twofold. Still, even in such a state, he remained unable to defeat Master Gongben, showing the immense strength of the latter!

No wonder he’s the strongest swordsmith in Yingzhou over the millennia!

Ling Chen took a deep breath, feeling a deep admiration for Master Gongben at the moment of touching the threshold of Two Sword Technique. If Master Gongben wasn’t accidentally deceased mid-way, becoming a supreme expert would be a certainty, due to the comprehensive sword path of Two Sword Technique that alone could elevate him to a supreme expert’s state.

"If the real Master Gongben were here, I wouldn’t stand a thousandth of a chance. However, you’re merely a manifestation of thought; if I can’t even defeat Master Gongben’s manifestation, how can I aspire to promote and surpass his sword way?"

Ling Chen’s eyes suddenly flashed with a fierce glint. For ordinary people reaching the sixteenth level, even grasping one-tenth of Master Gongben’s sword way might satisfy them, but not Ling Chen. Whether it’s the sword way of the Human Emperor, Taibai Sword Immortal, or Master Gongben, all are merely reference points for him. His own sword way is to extract the essence from these predecessors and ultimately transcend them all!

Even though saying this seemed overly ambitious given his current disparity compared to the Human Emperor, Taibai Sword Immortal, or Master Gongben, it might only provoke others’ ridicule, yet Ling Chen’s will was firm. His being was aimed at reaching the sword way’s pinnacle, forging a supreme path never before traversed!

With a sudden gleam in his eyes, Ling Chen’s swords emerged like a dragon. At the moment of striking, a pure sword intent burst from his brow, infusing the twin swords, enchanting them, causing the heavens and earth to change colors. The sharpness of the twin swords in Ling Chen’s hands suddenly surged, seeming to instantly split the void ahead!