Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 734: Chapter 733 【Facing the Powerful Poison Skill】

Quan Li’s right hand wielded a Black Great Sword, which was actually forged from a massive Poison Scorpion, requiring Quan Li to sever his own left arm and release a burst of Blood Mist. He sprinkled this mist onto the Black Great Sword to summon the gigantic Poison Scorpion, highlighting the cruel and ruthless nature of the Poison Skill from the Five Poison Sect. Many of their techniques harm oneself to be activated, but these Divine Arts are also the most terrifying. The devastating sacrifice one makes to perform such Divine Arts is extraordinary to consider.

”Tianchen, be careful!” Zhang Ruotong exclaimed as she saw the Poison Scorpion blocking much of the sky, her heart suddenly tightening, wanting to rush over to help Ye Tianchen.

”Don’t go over, even if you or I went, it wouldn’t help. Besides, Ye Tianchen’s combat power far surpasses Quan Li!” Tian Shuang grabbed Zhang Ruotong and said.

”But...” Zhang Ruotong was still anxious.

”You will face many such situations in the future. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is protect yourself and let him fight freely. This is also one of the laws of the Martial Arts World,” Tian Shuang interrupted Zhang Ruotong calmly, looking ahead as she spoke.

Zhang Ruotong was taken aback, biting her teeth tightly. She knew Tian Shuang was right; the laws of the Martial Arts World are cruel and bloody. Often, when seeing one’s friends or relatives killed, the only option is to flee quickly and seek revenge later. Otherwise, if you rush in, the only outcome is to die alongside them. No one will pity you; no one will feel sorry for you. It’s a world where the strong prey on the weak.

Boom!

A streak of Blood Light slashed towards Ye Tianchen’s head. The Poison Scorpion hovered in mid-air, its black body and small eyes emitting a blood-red glow. Its massive tail swayed in the air, its barbs strong enough to penetrate mountains. This time, Quan Li was furious and did not employ the Dark Demon Spider but directly used the Poison Scorpion Sword. Judging from the power of Ye Tianchen’s punches, his combat power had actually surpassed his Cultivation Realm. If Quan Li didn’t exert his full strength, he knew he couldn’t kill Ye Tianchen.

Bang!

Ye Tianchen still threw punches, and the power of this punch far surpassed the previous ones. He was challenging his own limits, seeking to increase the power of the ”Vajra Divine Fist”; one must continuously execute and comprehend during real battles to break through, and this is the most effective method.

The Blood Light was shattered by Ye Tianchen’s fist, and his body slowly turned golden, radiating Golden Light. He also enhanced himself with the ”Vajra Invulnerability Divine Skill.” The Vajra Divine Fist and Vajra Invulnerability Divine Skill were complementary, and using them together demonstrated their greatest power, thus Ye Tianchen combined these two Divine Arts.

”Go die!” Quan Li roared, slapping his left palm towards Ye Tianchen while the Poison Scorpion’s tail, and swept through mountains and rivers, stabbing swiftly at Ye Tianchen.

Bang!

Confronted with Quan Li’s palm strike, Ye Tianchen didn’t dodge but chose to bear it, startling Quan Li. Quan Li, sharing the same Cultivation Realm as Ye Tianchen and considering himself a veteran of numerous battles and nearly becoming the Saint Heir of the Five Poison Sect, found it hard to believe that their experiences in combat differed so much. He was staggered that Ye Tianchen dared to withstand his palm strike without flinching.

Zhang Ruotong and Tian Shuang standing at the rear were also very surprised. Ye Tianchen’s combat power exceeded their imaginations, especially since he faced Quan Li of the same generation and was able to bear Quan Li’s attack without dodging, a rare occurrence in the Martial Arts Great World.

”You... go to die as well!” Quan Li was somewhat stunned. Seeing Ye Tianchen bear his palm strike without a scratch indeed put a lot of pressure on him. Sharing the same Cultivation Realm, he couldn’t accept being inferior to Ye Tianchen, his narrow heart unable to take this reality. He then fully powered up the tail of the Poison Scorpion, directing it to kill Ye Tianchen.

Smack!

Ye Tianchen executed the Divine Movement Skill, quickly reaching extremes, grabbing the tail of the Poison Scorpion and flinging it forcefully to the right. Simultaneously, his entire being transformed into a Golden Light, rushing towards Quan Li.

Boom! The tail of the Poison Scorpion was flung out, destroying a huge mountain, while Ye Tianchen had already reached in front of Quan Li, and swung a punch.

Quan Li was startled but reacted quickly. The giant head of the Poison Scorpion lifted and dove down towards Ye Tianchen. As Ye Tianchen punched, a golden light entered the mouth of the Poison Scorpion but failed to kill it. Instead, Ye Tianchen was swallowed into its belly.

”Tianchen...” Zhang Ruotong shouted loudly.

”Don’t go over there, we can’t kill him!” Tianshuang also tightly clenched her fists and said.

”Hahaha, I told you how could you possibly be a match for me, Quan Li? Despite costing me my left arm, you still died by my hand, trash!” Quan Li laughed loudly.

At this moment, Ye Tianchen had been swallowed into the mouth of the Poison Scorpion. Quan Li believed Ye Tianchen was undoubtedly dead, so he dared to become more arrogant and presumptuous. This Poison Scorpion was one of the venomous monsters of the Five Poison Sect, refined into a sword by the Great Elder Du Jue of the Five Poison Sect. When necessary, the wielder only had to sprinkle their own blood on the sword, and the Poison Scorpion would revert to its original form and be controlled. Inside the belly of the Poison Scorpion, it was filled with venomous gas and many poisonous spines, so once someone was swallowed, it was impossible for them to come out alive.

Unknown to Quan Li, Ye Tianchen had not reached the belly of the Poison Scorpion. When the Poison Scorpion opened its mouth wide, Ye Tianchen punched fiercely inside. He had not anticipated the physical prowess of the Poison Scorpion; even the Vajra Divine Fist did not immediately reduce it to mincemeat. Inside its mouth, a strong poison gas surged from the belly the moment he entered. Instantly, Ye Tianchen activated the ”Turtle Breathing Technique” from the Yijin Jing, holding his breath while his body was also reinforced with ”Vajra Invulnerability Divine Skill,” preventing the poison gas from penetrating his skin. Had he not been able to enact both techniques simultaneously, Ye Tianchen would have perished on the spot.

Ye Tianchen glanced at the vast mouth of the Poison Scorpion, surrounded by lethal poisonous gases. To breathe this poison, or even a slight touch to the skin, would be instantly fatal—beyond the help of gods. The legacy of the Five Poison Sect indeed stretched far back, founded by the Poison Saint during ancient times, and still existed in the Earth Ancient Martial World. No wonder the Five Poison Sect dared to be so bold, challenging Bei Lengshi of Song Mountain Sect for the position of leader of the Ancient Martial World’s sect.

”Although this place is extremely dangerous, it also presents a rare opportunity. If under these desperate circumstances I could further grasp the essence of the Vajra Divine Fist, my combat power could rise again,” Ye Tianchen thought to himself.

He remembered a phrase from the Yijin Jing, whether it’s martial artists or ordinary mortals, in the most perilous situations, they often unleash the infinite potential of their bodies and exhibit unimaginable power. Thus, Ye Tianchen wanted to try it. His ”Vajra Invulnerability Divine Skill” had achieved Small Success, but it was merely a powerful defensive divine art, insufficient without a formidable ultimate skill for slaughter. The Vajra Divine Fist was such a skill, but comprehending it was far more complex and profound. Even now, Ye Tianchen had mastered only a fraction, not reaching Small Success.

With this thought, Ye Tianchen simply sat cross-legged in the mouth of the Poison Scorpion, hands joined as if he was a monk contemplating profound Buddhist Law, his mind continually bringing forth the secret annotations of the ”Vajra Divine Fist,” reviewing and understanding over and over again. Seventy-two divine arts and absolute skills were recorded in the Yijin Jing, coveted not only by martial artists of the Earth Ancient Martial World but also by cultivators across the entire Martial Arts Great World—if they knew it still existed. Mastering all seventy-two divine arts and skills would undoubtedly allow one to dominate a territory unchallenged.

Quan Li still stood on the back of the Poison Scorpion, his face filled with an extremely smug smile. His arrogance and brazenness were as if written on his face. He coldly watched Tianshuang and Zhang Ruotong and said, ”He’s dead, he’s already dead. The belly of the Poison Scorpion is full of poisonous gases and venomous barbed hooks; anyone swallowed by it is absolutely impossible to come out alive. When I say he’s a failure, he’s a failure.”

Tears welled up in Zhang Ruotong’s beautiful eyes, and she clenched her fists tightly, wanting to rush forward and fight Quan Li to save Ye Tianchen, but she was held back by Tianshuang. Tianshuang was more rational and knowledgeable than Zhang Ruotong. At such a time, rushing forward meant certain death, a futile sacrifice—utterly foolish in the ruthless world of martial arts.

”Lovely ladies, are you going to come with me, Quan Li, or die with this failure?” Quan Li asked with a sneer.

Tianshuang and Zhang Ruotong both looked coldly at Quan Li and did not speak. Quan Li’s control of the Poison Scorpion was very powerful; even Ye Tianchen had been swallowed into its belly. Charging at him now would only be to court death. Moreover, whether Ye Tianchen was really dead was still another matter. Rushing to their deaths now would truly be premature.

”Since you’re not talking, then I’m going to take action. Honestly, it’s rare to see beauties like you in the Ancient Martial World, and I really don’t want to be forced to kill you!”

The moment Quan Li finished speaking, the Poison Scorpion under his feet had already struck. Its tail, armed with backward-facing venomous hooks, swept directly towards Tianshuang and Zhang Ruotong.

Seeing this, Tianshuang quickly flew backward with Zhang Ruotong, avoiding the attack of the Poison Scorpion. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it at qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)