novellaaa Chapter 63: Confrontation with the Black Crow King
Chapter 63: Confrontation with the Black Crow King
Just then, Lin Chen's finger twitched slightly.
He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze still somewhat dazed, but it quickly cleared.
"Mu Yue..." Lin Chen said weakly, his voice so hoarse it was almost inaudible.
"Lin Chen, you're awake!" Su Muyue cried tears of joy and quickly supported him. "How are you feeling? Is anything bothering you?"
"I'm fine..." Lin Chen shook his head, struggling to sit up. "The city gate... how's the city gate?"
"Grandpa and Daoist Xuanchen have already led people to provide support." Su Muyue quickly pressed him down, "Your injuries are too severe right now, you can't move around."
"No..." Lin Chen pushed her hand away and said firmly, "The Black Crow Legion has too many people, Grandpa and the others definitely can't stop them. I have to go and help."
As he spoke, Lin Chen circulated the remaining star power within his body and forced himself to stand up. Although every movement brought excruciating pain to his back, his eyes remained unwavering.
He couldn't let Su Zhennan and the others face the danger alone, nor could he let Qingyang City fall into the hands of the evil race.
"But your body..." Su Muyue wanted to persuade her further.
"Don't worry, I can still hold on." Lin Chen smiled and patted her shoulder. "The Star Martial Core has evolved, and my recovery speed is much faster than before. Moreover, with the mark of the first Martial Emperor, the Black Crow King may not be my match."
Looking into Lin Chen's determined eyes, Su Muyue knew she couldn't persuade him, so she could only nod and say, "Okay, I'll go with you."
Lin Chen did not refuse. He knew that Su Muyue's formation could play a huge role on the battlefield.
"Two Daoist masters, please stay here and guard the seal to prevent any remaining members of the evil race from attacking it," Lin Chen said to the two disciples of the Martial Arts Alliance.
"Yes, Young Master Lin Chen, rest assured," the two disciples replied respectfully.
Lin Chen nodded, and then walked towards the entrance of the passage with Su Muyue.
As they emerged from the Demon-Suppressing Tower, they saw flames shooting into the sky in the direction of Qingyang City, accompanied by deafening shouts of battle. Countless black crows circled in the sky, emitting piercing cries.
Lin Chen took a deep breath, grabbed Su Muyue's hand, and sped towards the city gate.
South Gate of Qingyang City.
This place has become a living hell.
The Black Raven Legion's soldiers surged relentlessly towards the city gates, while the human soldiers on the walls fought valiantly, arrows raining down and swords flashing. Men continued to fall from the walls, their blood staining every brick.
Su Zhennan, longsword in hand, stood at the forefront of the city wall, slaying every evil soldier who climbed it. His body was covered in blood, both his own and that of the evil. Yet he continued to fight on, showing no sign of retreat.
Meanwhile, Master Xuanchen was engaged in a fierce battle with several commanders of the Black Crow Legion in the sky. With each wave of his golden whisk, evil soldiers were reduced to ashes.
But the Black Raven Legion was simply too numerous, and every soldier was fearless in the face of death. Human casualties mounted, and the city gates were already riddled with cracks, on the verge of falling.
"Old man, stop struggling!" A chilling voice echoed from the sky. "Today, Qingyang City will fall! You will all die!"
A man clad in black armor and sporting a pair of black wings hovered in mid-air. He wore a raven mask and exuded a terrifying aura; he was none other than the Black Raven King, the commander of the Black Raven Legion.
The Black Crow King was a peak-level expert in the Meridian Opening Realm, only one step away from the Transformation Realm. He held a black spear in his hand, its tip dripping blood; several human experts had already died by his spear.
Black Crow King pointed his spear at Su Zhennan, shouting, "I'll kill you, you old bastard, first, then slaughter the entire Qingyang City!"
The black spear light, like a venomous snake emerging from its hole, carried a sharp killing intent and aimed directly at Su Zhennan's throat.
Su Zhennan's expression changed drastically. He tried to dodge, but it was too late.
At this critical moment, a silver sword light shot from afar and accurately struck the black spear light.
"clang--!"
The spear's edge shattered instantly, and the Black Crow King was forced to retreat repeatedly.
He turned around abruptly and looked in the direction from which the sword light had come.
Lin Chen and Su Muyue were seen running quickly towards the city wall. Although Lin Chen's face was pale, his eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, and he held the longsword that was imbued with star power in his hand.
"Lin Chen!"
"Island King Black Crow said through gritted teeth, his eyes filled with murderous intent. He had already received news that Liu Kun and the Black Rock Demon Dragon had both died at Lin Chen's hands. This young man had become his greatest threat."
"Black Crow King, your death is nigh!"
Lin Chen leaped onto the city wall, wielding his longsword, and thrust it towards the Black Crow King.
The ultimate showdown that will determine the fate of Qingyang City has officially begun.
Deep within the distant territory of the Demon Clan, in a pitch-black palace, a figure seated on a throne slowly opened his eyes. A crimson light flashed in his eyes, and his deep voice echoed through the palace: "The successor of the first Martial Emperor... Interesting. Issue the order for the Blood Shadow Legion to depart immediately to support the Black Crow Legion. I want to personally pluck that boy's head and see what secrets his Star Martial Core holds."