EFB Chapter 56 The Situation Deteriorates
Chapter 56 The Situation Deteriorates
Wang Hao stood high in the sky, coldly observing the battle, showing no intention of personally intervening.
His goal was to exhaust Lin Chenxing's power and deplete the Su family's array foundation. Once everyone was exhausted, he would then easily seize the Star Martial Core and take control of everything without lifting a finger.
"Lin Chen, stop struggling."
Wang Hao spoke calmly, his voice full of disdain: "Even if you have heaven-defying talent and your cultivation has skyrocketed, you still can't break the ancient evil formation. Hand over the Star Martial Core obediently, and I might spare your classmate's body; otherwise, everyone will become sacrifices to the evil formation."
Lin Chen's eyes sharpened, and he suddenly exerted his strength.
The star-patterned jade pendant on his chest emitted a warm and strong light, fully unleashing the power of star enhancement, causing his star power to surge by 50%, making him impervious to evil and undisturbed by any malevolent forces.
He kicked away the nearby evil warrior, then leaped up to face Wang Hao atop the tree.
"If you want a Star Martial Core, earn it through your own abilities."
The two faced off across the distance, the silvery light of the stars clashing with the dark, evil mist, the energy of heaven and earth colliding violently, causing the entire mountain forest to tremble slightly.
Wang Hao's expression darkened, and he finally stopped observing.
The evil clan unleashed its secret technique at full power, black mist swirling around its body as it unleashed a punch aimed at Lin Chen. The evil power was domineering and ruthless, containing an aura of destruction; it was none other than the Wang family's inherited evil martial art, the "Black Tiger Annihilation Fist."
The force of their fists collided, and a deafening roar echoed through the mountains and forests.
Lin Chen took a slight step back, and fine cracks appeared on the ground beneath his feet.
Wang Hao stood motionless, his smile growing increasingly cold.
"So what if you've broken through to the Meridian Opening Realm? With the Heavenly Fiend Formation's enhancement, my combat strength far surpasses those of others at the same realm. Lin Chen, you're no match for me."
Just as the battle between the two sides reached its climax and the situation continued to deteriorate, a secret voice transmission suddenly came from deep in the forest and reached Lin Chen's ears.
It was a secret informant planted by the Su family within the Wang family.
That short sentence sent a huge shock through Lin Chen.
Liu Kun, the vice president of the Martial Arts Association, had long been secretly colluding with the high-ranking members of the evil race. This time, he not only wanted to seize the Star Martial Core, but also to use the chaos of the training to massacre the direct descendants of the Su family and completely control the martial arts power in Tianlan City. The true, most deeply hidden ultimate traitor was not a servant of the Su family, nor a military adjutant, but someone who had always been by everyone's side and was easily overlooked.
At the same time, a sudden change occurred in Tianlan City.
Wang Xiaotian led the main force of the Wang family, with Liu Kun as an inside agent, and suddenly surrounded the headquarters of the Martial Arts Association, detained all neutral high-ranking officials, sealed the city gates, and cut off all communication between the inside and outside.
The troops left behind by the military headquarters were ambushed and caught in a pincer movement. They were forced to fight back hastily, and the situation quickly spiraled out of control.
Chaos erupted within the city, while an evil formation outside trapped and killed its inhabitants. Caught in a pincer attack, the city was in dire straits.
Su Zhennan was extremely anxious and led all the experts of the Su family to rush to the northwest forest area, but they were blocked by layers of evil fog and the Wang family's ambush, and were unable to get close to the center of the formation for a long time.
Jiang Chen desperately mobilized the remaining troops on the perimeter and forcibly broke through the blockade, but it would still take half an hour to reach the battlefield.
With reinforcements nowhere in sight and the crisis looming ever closer within the ranks, reinforcements are arriving indefinitely.
Zhao Lei was already covered in injuries, and the number of casualties among his classmates continued to rise. Su Muyue's formation was on the verge of collapse and could break down at any moment.
Once the formation breaks, everyone will be devoured by the evil formation; no one will be spared.
Lin Chen and Wang Hao fought fiercely. With each collision, Lin Chen's own star power was rapidly depleted, while the Heavenly Fiend Array continuously nourished Wang Hao. Instead of weakening, Wang Hao's aura became increasingly violent.
"Give up, Lin Chen."
Wang Hao grinned maliciously, "The Su family can't save you, the military can't get here in time, and no one among the human race can save you. This place will be your burial ground!"
Lin Chen slowly calmed his breathing, and the star-patterned jade pendant on his chest shone brightly, as the Star Martial Mark left by Senior Chen Feng awakened within his body.
He finally understood the true meaning behind his predecessor's dying wish.
The Heavenly Fiend Formation is not unbreakable; the Star Martial Core is not meant to be seized, but rather to be used for suppression.
He looked up at the sky filled with evil mist, his eyes filled with unwavering determination.
Whether it's a rebellion within the city, a deep-seated traitor, or a Wang family conspiracy, it doesn't matter.
Today, in this desperate situation, he defied the heavens, broke through the formation, and fought a bloody battle against a powerful enemy.
With his exceptional martial arts skills, the young man protected the peace and tranquility of the entire city.
"Wang Hao, you've miscalculated one thing."
Lin Chen's body was enveloped in a silver light that soared into the sky, suppressing the entire evil mist.
"In dire straits, there is no predetermined fate."
"A young man wielding a sword can turn the tide of fate."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Chen stopped guarding the area and unleashed the highest secret of Star Martial Arts, punching the core of the Twelve Capital Heavenly Fiend Formation.
An ultimate battle concerning the survival of Tianlan and the rise and fall of the human race has officially begun.