Chapter 217: Trapping and Killing Zhou Chen, Green Lotus Burying Sky

Three hundred miles outside East Desolation City, deep within the Desolate Mountain Range.

This mountain range was shrouded in gray mist year-round, with jagged rocks and no vegetation, making it a dangerous place rarely visited by humans.

Zhou Chen, dressed in green robes, stood alone in the center of a valley, his brow slightly furrowed.

His slender fingers lightly brushed over the simple ring at his waist as a warning from the Ring Spirit, Old Xuan, echoed in his mind.

"Kid, there's Killing Intent!"

Old Xuan's aged voice rang out in his Sea of Consciousness: "More than one person, and none of them are weak."

However, even without Old Xuan's reminder, Zhou Chen's Divine Sense had already detected the newcomers.

Before the Ring Spirit could finish speaking, ripples suddenly appeared in the surrounding space.

Five figures stepped out from the Void Realm, each radiating the terrifying pressure of the Half-Emperor realm. They wore the black battle armor of the Jiang Family Law Enforcement Team, their eyes cold.

The leader of the law enforcers had a resolute face, with faint flame patterns flowing on his forehead.

"Azure Lotus Sword Venerable, today is the day you die!"

With his cold shout, a cloud-piercing arrow shot through the mist. Before long, two even more majestic Auras descended from the sky.

Judging by their Auras, two Quasi-Emperor Elders had appeared. One was a Jiang Family Executive Elder, with white hair and beard but a vigorous spirit; the other was a Ying Family Elder, hunched and looking sickly.

Zhou Chen's heart sank.

Five Half-Emperors and two Quasi-Emperors—such a lineup was enough to surround and kill any Half-Emperor expert.

"To kill me, the Jiang Family and Ying Family have certainly spared no expense."

Zhou Chen's tone was calm, his right hand already resting on his sword hilt.

"Insulting my Jiang Family is an irreconcilable enmity!"

Without wasting words, the Jiang Family's Quasi-Emperor Elder waved his sleeve: "Today, I will leave not even your bones behind!"

Before his voice faded, all seven people attacked simultaneously.

Countless profound runes suddenly appeared in mid-air, and the power of the seven instantly linked together to form a massive Magic Array.

This was an Imperial Rank trapping and killing array specifically set up for Zhou Chen—the Seven Star Annihilation Array!

Boom!

The world changed color as the entire valley was enveloped by the terrifying power of the Formation. Countless phantom stars rotated within the array, each containing destructive power.

The ground beneath Zhou Chen's feet began to crack, and he was trapped at the core of the Formation.

"Azure Lotus Sword Domain!"

Zhou Chen gave a low shout and unsheathed his sword.

Green sword light bloomed like a lotus, and one after another, lotuses formed of Sword Qi blossomed around him, creating a Sword Qi Domain.

This was the third style of the Azure Lotus Sword Scripture, constructing a Domain with Sword Qi. Supported by two Great Perfection Sword Intents, it was capable of both offense and defense.

However, facing the combined siege of seven experts, the Sword Domain began to vibrate violently just as it took shape.

Seven attacks bombarded from different directions, each strike enough to heavily injure an ordinary Half-Emperor.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Amidst the continuous roars, the light of the Azure Lotus Sword Domain grew increasingly dim.

"Not enough!"

Zhou Chen's gaze turned sharp as the Chaos Spiritual Energy within his body circulated frantically.

Clang!

"Azure Lotus Absolute Beginning Slash!"

The Absolute Beginning True Intent instantly manifested, enveloping the seven people within.

A brilliant green sword light soared into the sky, as if it were about to split the world in two.

Wherever the sword light passed, the Void Realm shattered inch by inch, and even the Seven Star Annihilation Array began to tremble.

"What powerful Sword Intent!"

The two Quasi-Emperors' expressions changed simultaneously.

Having experienced countless battles, the seven reacted instantly, collectively increasing the power of the Formation.

Countless phantom stars turned into flowing light and fell, forcibly grinding away that green sword light.

Boom!

A terrifying explosion occurred, and Zhou Chen was hit by the invisible shockwave, his body staggering back a step.

Although he wasn't injured, the situation was already extremely perilous.

"Hmph, some Azure Lotus Sword Venerable you are, you're nothing more than this!"

One of the Jiang Family Half-Emperor law enforcers sneered: "Today, we will ensure you have no way to escape!"

The seven attacked again, their offensive even more fierce this time.

Zhou Chen gritted his teeth to resist, but under the suppression of the Seven Star Annihilation Array, his strength was weakened by thirty percent, while the opponents' attacks were amplified by twenty percent.

With this shift, the battle's outcome seemed clear.

At that moment, the simple ring at Zhou Chen's waist suddenly erupted with a blinding light.

"Enough!"

An aged yet majestic voice resounded through the valley.

An illusory figure emerged from the ring; it was the Ring Spirit, Old Xuan.

Although Old Xuan was only in a remnant soul state, his body was surrounded by an ancient and powerful Aura.

He pointed a single finger, and a mysterious power surged into Zhou Chen's body.

Zhou Chen felt the Chaos Spiritual Energy in his body suddenly surge. Under the control of Old Xuan's remnant soul power, the Chaos Spiritual Energy seemed to come alive.

Boom!

A terrifying Aura erupted from Zhou Chen, and his cultivation climbed to the Quasi-Emperor level in an instant!

"This is… Quasi-Emperor?!"

The Jiang Family Executive Elder's pupils constricted.

"No, there's a powerful expert helping him!"

The Ying Family Elder immediately sensed Old Xuan's presence.

But it was too late.

Green light flickered in Zhou Chen's eyes. He slowly raised his longsword, the Chaos Spiritual Energy within him surging like a river.

Under Old Xuan's control, his mastery over Chaos power reached an unprecedented height.

In this moment, inspiration struck.

The Azure Lotus Sword Scripture began to circulate on its own.

"Azure Lotus Sword Scripture, Fifth Style…"

Zhou Chen's voice was calm, but the world was filled with a sense of destruction and solemn slaughter.

"Green Lotus Burying Sky!"

A massive green lotus blossomed in the void above everyone.

This green lotus was formed entirely of Chaos Sword Qi, and every petal contained world-destroying power.

The moment the green lotus fully bloomed, the entire world seemed to fall into silent extinction.

"Not good! Full defense!"

The two Quasi-Emperors frantically pushed the Formation.

However, in the next instant, the swaying green lotus gave a gentle turn, and its petals transformed into countless sword lights that swept out.

Crack!

Under the impact of the sword light, the Seven Star Annihilation Array held for only three breaths before shattering with a bang.

The terrifying Sword Qi, carrying the horrific destructive power of Great Perfection Sword Intent, surged frantically toward the seven people.

"Ah!"

The five Jiang Family Half-Emperor law enforcers bore the brunt of it. Their defenses were like paper before the Green Lotus Sword Qi, and their bodies were instantly torn apart.

Five figures turned into blood mist amidst desperate screams; even their Nascent Souls failed to escape.

The two Quasi-Emperor Elders reacted extremely quickly, performing life-saving secret techniques the moment the Formation shattered.

Even so, they were struck by the aftershocks of the Sword Qi, suffering heavy injuries and vomiting large amounts of blood.

"Escape!"

The Jiang Family Executive Elder and the Ying Family Elder looked at each other and turned to leave without hesitation.

They began to burn their essence blood and perform Imperial Clan secret arts, reaching extreme speeds.

"Want to leave? Too late!"

Zhou Chen's figure flashed as he turned into a streak of green light and gave chase.

The longsword in his hand slashed repeatedly, and two sword lights accurately struck the backs of the two Quasi-Emperors.

Bang! Bang!

The two spat blood again, their Auras withering to the extreme.

"Azure Lotus Sword Venerable! You will die a horrible death!"

The Jiang Family Executive Elder roared venomously, then bit the tip of his tongue and spat out a mouthful of essence blood.

That essence blood transformed into a blood talisman in the air, actually tearing open a spatial rift out of thin air.