Chapter 830: Chapter 835: Prison Break (3)
Seeing Ling Chen stop, Qin Genglong, who was catching up from behind, asked, "What’s wrong?" As soon as he spoke, Qin Genglong realized the reason.
At this moment, there were ten people standing in front of them. Leading them was a burly middle-aged man, about as tall as Qin Genglong. His muscular arms were particularly noticeable, giving an impression of immense strength. Surrounding the middle-aged man were nine men, each with sharp eyes and an extraordinary presence.
Master fighters!
And they’re all master fighters!
Ling Chen frowned tightly, his sharp gaze scanning each of the men before finally locking onto the burly man. There was no need to ask; this must be Liu Kui, the president of the Qingyang Society. Next to Liu Kui, Ling Chen also noticed Luo Haicheng.
Four Earthly List fighters, three Dragon List fighters, and three Tiger List fighters. These were all the strengths of the Qingyang Society. Wu Zhaofeng had mentioned this before, so Ling Chen remembered clearly.
To prevent their prison escape, the Qingyang Society had mobilized all their forces.
Trouble, it’s not just trouble, it’s huge trouble. Ling Chen understood very well that with just their strength, it would be challenging to defeat Liu Kui and the others. Although Wu Zhaofeng’s subordinates included two Earthly List fighters, making four in total, enough to deal with the four Earthly List fighters of Qingyang Society. But the key issue was that Qingyang Society still had six more master fighters, while Ling Chen only had Qin Genglong by his side.
Qin Genglong’s martial arts were not weak, but facing six at once was completely impossible.
For a moment, Ling Chen fell into deep thought, the light in his eyes flickering uncertainly.
"Old Man Wu, you really have the nerve to help these scoundrels escape prison. Have you forgotten how well the Prison Director has treated you all these years? He has never done you any wrong. Do you think you’re being fair to him?" It was Liu Kui who spoke. He stared coldly at Wu Zhaofeng in the crowd, his gaze revealing a touch of chilliness.
"Liu Kui, stop spewing nonsense. If it weren’t for you capturing me back then, I wouldn’t have suffered like this," Wu Zhaofeng replied coldly. "You conspire together, commit countless crimes, and one day you’ll pay for it all."
"Pay for it?" Liu Kui laughed heartily. "Old Man Wu, I’ve killed so many people—men, women, the elderly, even children. Their blood is on my hands. So what? Haven’t I lived well, enjoying food and fun, lacking nothing? Compared to you, Old Man Wu, I’m living quite the carefree life."
Upon hearing Liu Kui’s words, Ling Chen raised his eyebrows slightly, a sharp light flashing in his Mo Che-like pupils.
For martial artists, martial arts ethics are paramount, but this person before them slaughtered innocents, sparing not even children. This was not a man, but something worse than a beast.
Ling Chen felt very angry; he’d never seen such shamelessness before. To kill and then brag about it as if it were an achievement.
"Enough!" Ling Chen shouted coldly. "Liu Kui, shut up. As a martial artist, it’s inconceivable that scum like you could emerge within the Martial Arts world."
Hearing Ling Chen’s rebuke, Liu Kui turned his gaze to Ling Chen, sizing him up with a mocking smile. "So, you’re the Ling Chen Luo Haicheng mentioned? Just skin and bones, I can’t see what’s so impressive about you. Whatever, I’m too lazy to waste words with you. One word—surrender now, or... heh heh!"
Liu Kui’s mouth curled into a sinister grin. "Or I’ll kill you all, your choice."
"Alright, let’s see if you have what it takes," said Ling Chen as he took a step forward, staring directly at Liu Kui, tightening the longbow in his hands.
Seeing Ling Chen face Liu Kui directly, Wu Zhaofeng couldn’t help but remind from behind, "Ling Chen, be careful, this guy’s skin is thick, not easy to deal with."
Wu Zhaofeng’s words reached his ears, although he didn’t explain, Ling Chen understood the meaning behind them. Just judging from Liu Kui’s build, it’s likely that the martial arts he practiced were similar to those of Qin Genglong, belonging to the type of external martial arts.
Ling Chen initially trained in external martial arts, so he knew very well how difficult this skill is to master. Back then, Ling Chen’s external martial arts reached their peak, but the peak did not imply his external skills were extraordinarily powerful; rather, it meant his body could only develop to such an extent.
Typically, those who train in external martial arts must possess innate factors, like Qin Genglong and Liu Kui, who are naturally strong and are very suited for the external martial arts path. Someone like Ling Chen, on the other hand, is more suited to inner strength.
Having experience, Ling Chen knew how difficult it was to practice external martial arts, especially to an extraordinary level; it was even more challenging. For Liu Kui to cultivate external martial arts to the Earthly List realm showed he indeed had extraordinary talents.
"You?" Liu Kui looked at the eager Ling Chen, his eyes slanting, a hint of disdain on his lips as he waved his fingers, saying, "Just because you defeated Luo Haicheng doesn’t mean you’re qualified to fight me." As he finished, Liu Kui’s gaze passed over Ling Chen, fixing on Wu Zhaofeng behind him, challenging him, "Old Man Wu, I was the one who got you locked up in the first place. I know you’re indignant, practicing hard in prison all the time. What? Don’t you want revenge, to regain face from me?"
Wu Zhaofeng moved his lips, intending to say something. But at this moment, Ling Chen looked back at him. From Ling Chen’s eyes, Wu Zhaofeng understood the message he wanted to convey. Thereupon, Wu Zhaofeng closed his mouth, silently watching Liu Kui, ignoring his provocation completely.
Seeing this, Liu Kui nodded. "Fine, since you want this kid to die, I’ll fulfill that wish." Saying this, Liu Kui beckoned at Ling Chen, "Come on, let me see what you’re capable of."
"You’ll find out," said Ling Chen as he raised the longbow in his hand, drew an arrow, and aimed it at Liu Kui’s brow.
Seeing Ling Chen’s gesture, Liu Kui sneered, "Trying to use a bow and arrow against me? You must be..."
Whoosh!
Before Liu Kui could finish his sentence, Ling Chen had already released the bowstring. Instantly, the sharp arrow sliced through the air, turning into a phantom shadow, directly targeting Liu Kui’s vital point.
Feeling the fierce wind, Liu Kui’s expression changed slightly. Without any hesitation, he quickly tilted his head to the side. However, at such a close range, the power of Ling Chen’s arrow was tremendous, not something easily dodged.
Immediately, Liu Kui felt a pang in his ear as the arrow whizzed by above his right ear, leaving a scarlet wound.
Luckily, Liu Kui’s reactions were quick enough. Any slower, the arrow might have pierced his skull, killing him instantly.
"Ah!"
Just as everyone thought the arrow had missed, a sudden scream came from behind Liu Kui.