This time, he unleashed the sword art passed down by Wan Jianxing. Countless strands of sword qi exploded from his body and hurtled towards Wu Dharma King.
Liu Xue struck at the same instant. Her hands flew through seals, unleashing wave after wave of mighty immortal power that thundered towards Wu Dharma King.
“Excellent!”
Wu Dharma King bellowed. His hands formed seals at blinding speed, and an enormous golden shield appeared before him, intercepting the combined assault from Chen Ping and Liu Xue.
Clang, clang, clang, clang!
Sword qi and immortal energy crashed against the shield, ringing out like a storm of metal.
Although the attacks from Chen Ping and Liu Xue were fierce, they still appeared insufficient against Wu Dharma King’s defence.
“Hahaha! This is all you have, and you thought you could harm me?” Wu Dharma King roared with laughter.
At once, he formed another set of seals. A dazzling golden beam shot from his palms straight at Chen Ping and Liu Xue.
“Careful!”
Liu Xue cried out, yanking Chen Ping aside to evade.
They dodged the main strike, yet when the beam smashed into the ground, a colossal explosion echoed and a massive crater appeared.
“Alliance Leader Liu, we cannot continue like this,” Chen Ping said. “Wu Dharma King is far too powerful. We are simply no match for him.”
“I know, but we must not give up,” Liu Xue replied. “We have to find a way to bring him down.”
Just then, Wu Dharma King attacked again. His hands formed seals, and countless golden rays poured from his palms like a torrential downpour towards Chen Ping and Liu Xue.
“Alliance Leader Liu, split up!” Chen Ping shouted.
Liu Xue nodded. The two instantly darted in opposite directions.
They evaded most of the barrage, yet several rays still found their mark.
“Pfft!”
Both spat blood simultaneously and staggered.
“Hahaha! You are no match for me at all!” Wu Dharma King laughed maniacally. “Now, behold my true strength!”
He rapidly formed seals once more. A gigantic sphere of golden energy took shape between his hands.
The sphere radiated terrifying power; even the air around it trembled violently.
“Dharma King Judgement!”
With a thunderous roar, Wu Dharma King hurled the energy sphere towards Chen Ping and Liu Xue.
Their expressions changed drastically.
They knew the devastating force behind this attack. A direct hit would leave them gravely wounded.
“Alliance Leader Liu, together!” Chen Ping called.
Liu Xue nodded. Both immediately unleashed their strongest techniques.
Chen Ping’s longsword blazed with blinding light as countless sword qi erupted from his body.
Liu Xue completed her seals, firing a mighty surge of immortal energy from her palms.
Boom!
Three colossal forces collided, producing a deafening explosion that shook the heavens.
The entire Death Valley quaked. Surrounding boulders shattered into dust, and huge craters scarred the earth.
Chen Ping and Liu Xue were hurled backwards, blood spraying from their mouths.
Wu Dharma King also retreated several steps, astonishment flashing across his face.
“I never imagined the two of you together could block my strike,” he said. “Yet this is only the beginning.”
He attacked again without pause, forming seals. Countless golden rays shot forth once more towards Chen Ping and Liu Xue.
They dodged frantically, but the onslaught was too dense. They were struck repeatedly. Their injuries grew ever graver, their clothes already soaked crimson with blood.
“Alliance Leader Liu, we cannot keep this up,” Chen Ping gasped. “We must find a way to counter-attack.”
“I know, but he is too strong. We cannot spot any opening,” Liu Xue answered.
At that very moment, Wu Dharma King unleashed his ultimate attack once again.
