High Martial Arts: Invincible Starts from Basic Archery Chapter 804 - 623: Are You Talking About Him?

Several flashes of sword light streaked across the sky.

The glow in the eyes of two silhouettes faded in an instant, their vital energies snuffed out completely.

They belonged to the Xu Family ancestor and the Yan Family's demon beast.

The ancestor appeared to have failed to respond swiftly enough, or maybe he understood yet remained powerless to act.

For the Yan Family's demon beast, its Divine Soul proved far feebler than that of a human, leading to instant death.

The remaining figures endured the strike thanks to their robust domains, resilient Divine Souls, and certain protective artifacts.

Yet, those with sharp insight could tell they were far from unscathed, their Divine Souls bearing injuries of differing severity.

Thus, as the assault concluded and they reclaimed command of their forms—including the Su Family ancestor and Su Chan—they chose not to unite against Chen Fan to finish him off, opting instead to flee the area in haste.

In theory, after unleashing such a technique, Chen Fan ought to be utterly depleted; despite their assorted wounds, their combined might would surely overpower and slay him.

Yet the War Emperor lingered close by.

All of them bore injuries, whereas he stood untouched.

Should they succeed in eliminating Chen Fan, the War Emperor would claim their lives in turn, making retreat the wisest choice from the Thirty-Six Stratagems.

Yet in the following instant.

Their bodies locked rigidly once more.

Right then, their pupils dilated wildly, dread swelling to its peak in their gazes.

This couldn't be real!

A Domain of such immense power, and he unleashed it back-to-back?

For a trump card like this, even experts in the Divine Cultivation Realm typically exhaust themselves after one activation.

The War Emperor and Thunder Emperor stared wide-eyed as well.

More strands of Sword Qi surged forth anew.

"No! Don’t!"

A frantic cry echoed desperately within Su Chan’s mind.

She yearned to plead for her life.

Dying so senselessly in this spot was the last thing she desired.

However, the sword light struck with blinding speed, preventing her from raising her Domain once more to fend off the Sword Qi.

With the sword light boring into her brow, her life force dissolved into the void between heaven and earth.

"…"

The Thunder Emperor witnessed it, stirring a strange sorrow deep within him.

A shadow fell over the War Emperor’s eyes too.

The bond shared by the trio defied simple words.

Despite knowing full well that Su Chan had turned against them.

The Xu Family ancestor and Zhao Family ancestor perished as well.

Of the original six, just the Su Family ancestor clung to life.

Gazing upon Chen Fan before him, his earlier fury had vanished entirely, supplanted by boundless remorse.

Had he never plotted against the Thunder Emperor, might these calamities have been averted? Would the Su Family not have crumbled under his choices?

But upon deeper reflection, it felt far too late for such thoughts.

From the instant his clan rejected peace with Chen Fan, the downfall of the five great families became inevitable.

Regardless of whether they schemed against the Thunder Emperor, this outcome would have unfolded anyway.

A mournful look crossed his face as he prepared to speak, only for time and space to halt once again.

One thread of Sword Qi sliced through his forehead.

The Su Family ancestor collapsed, steeped in profound regret.

Chen Fan let out a gradual breath.

Unlike two days prior, he now fully commanded every Supreme-level Martial Art in his possession.

As such, he could deploy the Twenty-Third Sword up to six times presently.

Truth be told, merely three activations would have sufficed to end them all.

"Big brother!"

"Xiaochan!"

Suddenly, three silhouettes burst into view.

These were the Su Family's three elders at the Celestial Human Realm.

Sensing trouble brewing, they had rushed to the scene.

Upon beholding the carnage, fury initially blazed within them, urging them to rip Chen Fan and his companions to shreds, yet realization dawned, prompting a swift escape into the distance.

Within moments, three additional bodies slumped lifelessly to the earth.

The Thunder Emperor and War Emperor exchanged glances.

A subtle dread stirred unbidden in their cores.

Chen Fan's prowess overwhelmed them utterly, surpassing all expectations.

"Are you okay?"

The War Emperor hastened over, worry etched on his features.

"I’m fine."

The Thunder Emperor dismissed it with a wave, offering a wry grin, "Apart from the poison, I'm holding up. But without your timely intervention this round, I'd have perished ages ago, sigh."

He let out a heavy breath, rising to express his gratitude to Chen Fan, "Chen Fan, words can't convey my thanks for your aid. Should you ever require my assistance ahead, be it through fire or across swords, I'll stand ready without hesitation."

"Thunder Emperor, you're too courteous. It was merely a minor deed on my part."

Chen Fan replied with a smile.

The Thunder Emperor halted briefly at that, grasping Chen Fan's implication, and let out a mix of laughter and tears.

"Chen Fan, regardless, you saved the day this time."

The War Emperor chimed in with a sidelong look, "Lacking your support, I'd have stood no chance against them alone. Frankly, I never imagined the conflict would spiral so far."

During his words, his gaze drifted, whether by design or chance, toward Su Chan’s fallen form.

The Elder Council's grudge against them came as no shock.

Still, he hadn't anticipated the Ice Emperor would truly strike at them.

"What's past is past; rehashing it serves no purpose now." The Thunder Emperor sighed, "Chen Fan, you're bound for the remaining four families soon, aren't you?"

"Yes."

Chen Fan affirmed with a nod.

"Brother Chen, let me accompany you."

Fury sparked in the War Emperor’s eyes.

At this stage, he harbored no qualms about bloodshed.

With the Elder Council bent on their destruction, restraint was pointless. This presented the perfect chance to eradicate the Elder Council entirely.

"I can manage solo."

Chen Fan courteously turned down the suggestion, "War Emperor, you'd best remain to watch over the Thunder Emperor, and moreover, I have a request for both of you."