Chapter 1401 - 1400: One-Blade Ghost

Chapter 1401: Chapter 1400: One-Blade Ghost

The distance of ten meters was already very close. If Ling Chen chose to retreat, it would be a pity, as not only would he miss the first opportunity, but could also end up at a disadvantage. Therefore, Ling Chen’s best choice was to strike while the iron was hot and attack with all his strength!

Just as the Sword Light was about to pierce the Angler Elder’s body, the latter suddenly moved. His arm merely shook lightly, and the fishing rod suddenly swept toward the direction behind him, colliding perfectly with the Sword Light unleashed by Ling Chen!

The Sword Light was deflected, grazing past the Angler Elder’s right side. At the same time, the Angler Elder suddenly stomped the ground, retreating onto the lake surface.

Ling Chen’s sword missed its mark, and just as he was about to chase, the Angler Elder’s arm suddenly trembled, and the fishing rod in his hand shattered into pieces. Hidden within the fishing rod was a Samurai Sword as thin as a cicada’s wing. In the moment Ling Chen charged forward, the atmosphere around the Angler Elder suddenly erupted, instantly shattering the lake’s tranquility.

The Angler Elder’s face seemed to be covered with Ghost Patterns, exuding an extremely evil aura. The power of this single slice erupted to its limit in an instant. The Angler Elder’s full strength was contained within this one cut, but even one cut was enough!

Because just this one cut’s power equated to ten cuts from others!

At the moment of the Angler Elder’s strike, a name also flashed in Ling Chen’s mind, a name that had once struck fear throughout the entire Yingzhou Martial Arts World. ℯℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

One-Blade Ghost.

The One-Blade Ghost would only deliver one cut against any opponent because one cut was enough to end the opponent and finish the fight—there was no need for a second cut.

In fact, several renowned swordsmen in Yingzhou at the time were all slain by the One-Blade Ghost’s single cut, which firmly established the One-Blade Ghost’s formidable reputation.

Unexpectedly, the Angler Elder before him was actually the legendary and terrifying One-Blade Ghost.

There was simply no time to dodge, and Ling Chen was struck by the Angler Elder’s Sword Light, shattering the Protective True Qi on his chest. His entire body was sent flying backward, blood spewing from his mouth, as he crashed into the dense bamboo forest behind.

After slashing Ling Chen away with one cut, the One-Blade Ghost sheathed his Samurai Sword again, with no intention of pursuing Ling Chen further. Because he was none other than the One-Blade Ghost, he would only deliver one cut to any opponent and never had the habit of making a second cut.

Having been hit by his single cut, Ling Chen wouldn’t have a chance of surviving.

However, at this moment within the bamboo forest, Ling Chen’s body slowly stood up, albeit very feebly. This one sword had severely damaged his internal organs, and if not for his Saint Body being far more resilient than an average Saint’s, this single cut would have torn his body apart.

Fortunately, the Angler Elder did not continue his attack; otherwise, Ling Chen would have already been defeated and transported out.

"It seems that this One-Blade Ghost only strikes once against his opponents and doesn’t make a second cut."

Ling Chen understood that this Angler Elder was not a living person but merely a swordsman’s thought projection, so he adhered to the will of the One-Blade Ghost, refusing to make a second cut against an opponent, even when there was an opportunity to finish him. The opponent still wouldn’t strike again.

This was where the opportunity lay.

Originally, Ling Chen hadn’t thought about passing the fourteenth layer, but now, a glimmer of hope emerged within him.

Sitting cross-legged, Ling Chen began to focus his mind and use his True Qi to heal. In this Sword Prison, as long as one had strong willpower, there was no need for Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to restore one’s condition in a short period.

Three hours later.

Ling Chen got up again and walked out of the bamboo forest.

The Angler Elder was still the same as before, sitting by the lake, fishing, motionless.

Once he found a suitable angle to strike, Ling Chen decisively lunged with his sword, thrusting toward the Angler Elder’s vital point.

However, the result was almost identical to before; Ling Chen was once again struck by a cut and returned in defeat.

After resting for another three hours, Ling Chen gathered his strength once more.

And so it went, repeating this process over and over.

...

Outside, a full two days had passed.

"What is going on? It’s been two days, and Ling Chen still hasn’t come out?"

Source Yoshihiro looked incredulously at the still-glowing name on the Thousand Zhang Giant Sword for two whole days. Ling Chen had shown no movement within Sword Prison—neither advancing to the next layer nor being transported out, but had stayed on the fourteenth layer all this time.

Everyone had waited outside for two full days, and if it weren’t for wanting to see the final result, they probably would have left long ago.

"What’s going on with this fourteenth layer?"

Gongben Yeliang, Jue Mingxiang, and others also found it hard to believe. Since Ling Chen had reached the fourteenth layer, whether he won or lost, there should be a result by now. A battle couldn’t have lasted two days; no matter how strong Ling Chen’s willpower was, it wasn’t possible.

What on earth could be the reason?

Could it be some kind of accident?

Not far away, Hong Ye also frowned, feeling uneasy. After all, staying inside for two days without coming out was unprecedented. Could Ling Chen be trapped inside and unable to get out? If that were the case, it would be catastrophic.

Gongben Yeliang snorted coldly, "That boy’s too reckless; greedy as a snake swallowing an elephant. He wasn’t satisfied after breaking through to the fourteenth layer and is now trapped inside."

"It’s hard to say, but at this critical moment, even Ling Chen should be exhausted by now."

Jue Mingxiang shook her head, though she was optimistic about Ling Chen. Given the strange situation now, perhaps Gongben Yeliang was right. The steps taken were too big and too hasty, leading to him being trapped inside, which was a possibility.

As rumors swirled and everyone debated over Ling Chen’s situation, uncertain what to make of it, the Thousand Zhang Giant Sword suddenly began to quiver again. After a dramatic flickering of Ling Chen’s name, it abruptly leaped from the fourteenth layer area to the fifteenth layer area!

"What?"

Everyone’s eyes widened in disbelief as they witnessed this scene, each person frozen in place, petrified, wearing expressions of utter incredulity.

Gongben Yeliang was particularly stunned, as if struck by lightning, unable to believe what he saw before him.

After staying on the fourteenth layer for two and a half days, Ling Chen had suddenly broken through the fourteenth layer and entered the fifteenth layer of the Sword Prison!

If reaching the fourteenth layer of the Sword Prison was enough to rival the top-tier swordsmen of the previous generation, then for the fifteenth layer, it meant Ling Chen had left many top-tier swordsmen trailing behind, including such formidable figures and dominant characters as Beichuan Xiongjie from the Beichuan Family, now overshadowed by Ling Chen.