WDQK: Divorcing Ling Qingzhu

Only you could come up with that.

But Chen Xuan was too tired to respond to Shen Qing's poor excuse. Instead, he quickly bought a low-grade teleportation array to send Xuan Su and the others to safety.

Then, he activated his Kaio-ken technique to its maximum power.

In an instant, his strength surged from the Eight Yuan Nirvana Realm to the advanced stage of Profound Life Realm, surpassing even some elders from the top sects. The onlookers were astonished.

"He… he really has a method to increase his strength!"

"This guy is terrifyingly talented!"

"Shen Qing missed out on a genius!"

"But just reaching Profound Life Realm Advanced Stage won't let him match the Samsara Realm of Shen Qing."

Everyone waited in suspense to see what kind of power Chen Xuan would reveal in his attempt to keep the sword from being taken.

Shen Qing smirked. "Chen Xuan, why not use that method to boost yourself to the Samsara Realm?"

"Against you? No need."

"Arrogant!"

"Try me!"

"Today, I'll show you why a master remains a master!"

With her words, a powerful surge of energy erupted from Shen Qing's body. She transformed her sword into countless sharp beams, unleashing them all at Chen Xuan.

"Break!" Chen Xuan shouted, swinging his Tetanus Blade to conjure hundreds of sword shadows.

With a gesture, he launched these violent shadows at Shen Qing's barrage, clashing in a powerful explosion that destroyed all the surrounding structures.

Chen Xuan was blasted back, spitting blood.

The power gap was undeniable. He would have to rely on strategy.

"Ha! Chen Xuan, there's a massive difference in our strength! Without your technique to reach the Samsara Realm, you're no match for me!" Shen Qing, seeing him cough blood, felt even more confident.

[Ding! Shen Qing experiences pride. Emotion Value +200]

Getting cocky now? It's too soon!

Chen Xuan wiped the blood from his mouth.

"We'll see about that!"

"Looks like I'll have to break your legs and drag you back to reflect for a hundred years!" Shen Qing sneered, unleashing a formidable force from her body.

Chen Xuan simply replied, "I'm afraid you're not capable."

With a huff, Shen Qing slashed her sword, sending a lightning-fast blue energy line that seemed to tear the sky itself.

"Chen Xuan, watch out!" Chen Zhen couldn't help but warn.

As the terrifying force approached, Chen Xuan raised his left hand, summoning a strange black flag emitting ghostly smoke.

Dark energy radiated from it, chilling onlookers. Chen Xuan brandished the Soul Banner, and in an instant, an elderly spirit wearing a black crown emerged, unleashing a fearsome aura.

The aura clashed with Shen Qing's sword energy, neutralizing it in a massive shockwave.

"It's… it's the spirit of the Palace Of Darkness's master, Bo Xuan!" recognized one of the onlookers. Shen Qing's eyes widened in horror.

How did he… defeat the Palace Darkness's master?

Her killing intent wavered. "Chen Xuan, if you return to the sect with me, I'll let bygones be bygones."

[Ding! Shen Qing experiences regret. Emotion Value +200]

"As if! In your next life, maybe!" Chen Xuan sent Bo Xuan's spirit hurtling toward Shen Qing

"Courting death!" Shen Qing blocked with another energy slash, clashing with Bo Xuan's spirit in a deafening explosion.

Astonishingly, Chen Xuan held his ground, forcing Shen Qing back.

She stared at his eerie banner, shocked to realize it was another divine artifact.

This… where did he get so many treasures?

Deciding she couldn't risk him joining another sect, she resolved to kill him and seize his artifacts for herself.

[Ding! Shen Qing experiences greed and killing intent. Emotion Value +500]

But just then, Chen Xuan's tetanus blade appeared at her back, poised to strike.

"Master, watch out!" Ling Qingzhu screamed, alerting Shen Qing, who instinctively fortified her defenses.

But to everyone's surprise, Chen Xuan redirected his attack, launching an energy sphere toward Ling Qingzhu.

"Qingzhu, look out!" Shen Qing hurriedly erected a barrier in front of her disciple, just as Chen Xuan's sword flickered through and struck her neck, drawing blood.

Shen Qing was wounded—a Samsara Realm master, harmed by a Profound Life Realm expert.

Though the injury was minor, Shen Qing could barely believe it.

Realizing his feint, she grudgingly acknowledged Chen Xuan's cleverness.

But then, she felt her life force slowly draining from the wound.

What was going on? Was it that sword?

[Ding! Shen Qing experiences dread. Emotion Value +500]

Chen Xuan warned, "Palace Master Shen, with an injury like that, you might want to reconsider. Continuing could cost you dearly."

"Chen Xuan, this isn't over!" With a cold glare, she unleashed a powerful attack, forcing Chen Xuan back before she grabbed Ling Qingzhu's shoulder to retreat.

"Trying to escape? Not a chance!" Chen Xuan wielded his Soul Banner, sending Bo Xuan's spirit racing toward them once more.