CHAPTER 456: CHAPTER 456, MELEE

But now, it’s already too late.

"No choice, we can only take a gamble now!"

Chu Ming gritted her teeth.

"Twelve million Middle Grade Spirit Stones!"

Her bid once again overshadowed all the others, and the entire auction hall fell silent.

Thump thump thump!

"Is there anyone willing to bid higher? This is a Top Tier Earth Level Long Saber!"

The gray-haired auctioneer lightly tapped the table a few times and said faintly.

However, after a few breaths, the auction hall remained silent. It was clear that the other Blade Masters had reached their limits.

"In that case, the Cyan Flame Saber goes to the owner of Box 27!"

The gray-haired auctioneer loudly announced.

"Let’s go!"

Xu Ming, Xu Lie, and others had already collected what they had won in the auction. Chu Ming spoke faintly to them.

They headed towards the exit of the box. Behind them, Huo Qinghan and four others followed silently, a cold smile playing at the corner of Huo Qinghan’s lips.

Just outside the auction house, Chu Ming’s expression shifted.

"Huo Qinghan and his followers are behind us. Let’s head outside the small town!"

Swish!

After speaking, Chu Ming turned into a phantom and sped towards the outskirts of the small town.

Xu Ming and the other three followed closely, turning into three black shadows.

"They’re flying away!"

Bei Shengxiao’s eyes narrowed, emitting a cold light, and he lightly spoke to Huo Qinghan.

"They must have realized we were following them. Let’s catch up!"

Huo Qinghan spoke softly, gently tapping the ground with his right foot, transforming into a stream of light and chasing after Chu Ming and the others.

...

Whoosh!

Outside the small town, Chu Ming stopped, and beside him, Xu Ming and the other three stood silently.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Five figures, four red and one black, instantly appeared opposite Chu Ming’s group. Huo Qinghan’s face was full of disdain as he sneered, "Xu Ming, you’re truly seeking death today. I was still thinking about how to teach you a lesson, but now you’ve handed me the perfect opportunity!"

In fact, unless absolutely necessary, they dared not harm Xu Ming and Xu Lie as both were prodigies of the Blazing Fire Sect. Although the Blazing Fire Sect and the Fire Hall were bitter enemies, it hadn’t yet reached the point of an all-out fight. Killing Xu Ming and Xu Lie would mean war with the Blazing Fire Sect.

However, today Chu Ming must die. Chu Ming was from Celestial Travel Sect, and the Nine Prisons Demon Sect had long been at odds with them. Killing Chu Ming wouldn’t be too consequential.

"It’s still unknown who will win!"

Xu Ming retorted coldly, a wave of Fire Elemental Power surging around him, like a torrent of flames.

"Heh, today you’ll learn an unforgettable lesson!"

Huo Qinghan responded slowly, casting a glance at his four companions. They immediately surrounded Chu Ming’s group.

Swish!

Chu Ming’s eyes turned cold. With a flash of light in his hand, the Star Trace Sword unsheathed, and a terrifying Sword Light turned into a stream of light, slashing towards Huo Qinghan.

"How dare you underestimate me!"

Seeing Chu Ming charge at him, Huo Qinghan’s lips curled in disdain.

A burst of Flame Palm Power erupted from his hand, a scorching heatwave sweeping through the air, repelling the surrounding atmosphere.

Pff...

The Sword Light was incredibly sharp. As it clashed with the Flame Palm, it instantly sliced it in two, sending flames scattering in all directions.

"What?!"

Huo Qinghan was stunned that Chu Ming’s strength was so formidable, capable of breaking through his attack with a single strike. He immediately dismissed any semblance of underestimation.

At this moment, Xu Ming engaged Qin Lie and Bei Shengxiao, Feng Yuyan took on Zhang Yuan, Xu Lie opposed Duan Fei. The nine formed four massive battle groups, their attacks creating chaotic flows of gray energy.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Fires blazed in the sky, the ground scorched black. Huo Qinghan’s figure flickered, his body splitting into four, turning into a fiery red shadow, charging at Chu Ming.

White waves surged in the air, making it a few degrees hotter.

Swish!

Chu Ming’s eyes gleamed, raising the Star Trace Sword above his head, and a somewhat blurred Sword Light burst forth, slashing towards the approaching shadow.

Pff...

The fiery red shadow shattered instantly, dissipating into Spiritual Power.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Chu Ming’s body split into four, facing four directions, his gaze icy cold. No matter where Huo Qinghan attacked from, he could see his chilly stare.

"Such speed!"

Huo Qinghan was startled, a terrifying Palm Seal covering Chu Ming in an instant.

"Fire God Palm!"

The terrifying Palm Seal turned into a massive flaming hand, descending from the sky to strike Chu Ming. The ground foliage withered in an instant.

"Void Wounding Sword!"

Chu Ming’s expression remained calm. Amidst the rolling white waves, he took a sudden, powerful step forward, a surge of Sword Momentum erupting. A sharp green Sword Light shot out from the Star Trace Sword.

In that moment, air, souls, and Spiritual Power were all stripped away, turning the entire space into a void.

Crack!

Pff! Pff! Pff...

Chu Ming’s sword seemed to tear through space itself, shredding the surrounding Flame Palm Power into pieces, scattering the flames.

The Sword Light did not stop; the ground cracked, stones flying, rapidly striking towards Huo Qinghan.

Huo Qinghan’s pupils contracted, red light spreading over his body, forming a fiery red Defense Armor.

Clang!

Crack!

A sharp cracking sound echoed, Huo Qinghan felt a pain in his chest, his face turning pale.

Pff...

Blood spurted from his mouth, his body flying backwards, eyes wide as if he had seen a ghost.

"Impossible?!"

Huo Qinghan found it unbelievable. Chu Ming was just a young talent from the Celestial Realm, previously unknown, and today he had defeated him.

"Nothing is impossible!"

Chu Ming’s expression was serene as he vanished into a black line, the Star Trace Sword raised high, quickly slashing towards Huo Qinghan.

Pff...

Blood splattered from the Star Trace Sword, Huo Qinghan’s face contorted. When he reappeared a hundred meters away, his face was pale, and he held his arm, blood seeping through his sleeve.

"I will remember you!"

Huo Qinghan threatened coldly.

"We’re leaving!"

With that, Huo Qinghan addressed Bei Shengxiao and Duan Fei.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Qin Lie’s face was pale, blood at the corner of his mouth, his injuries severe.

His eyes fixed on Chu Ming, his expression grim. Initially, his master had hoped he’d kill Chu Ming. But now it was clear that Chu Ming’s combat power had reached the Eighth Layer of Guiyuan Realm. Even with his master’s added Spiritual Power, there was nothing he could do.