Chapter 543: Opening the Three Forbidden Techniques

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Kou Yuanheng looked at Chen Fei’s calm expression, his eyebrows slightly raised. Was this calmness an act, or did he truly have something to rely on?

Moreover, the words Chen Fei just spoke seemed to carry another layer of meaning.

“Here’s your chance. Tell me, how did you manage to kill Duan Muxiao and then disguise yourself as him?”

Kou Yuanheng stared at Chen Fei, observing the subtle changes in his facial expressions, and continued, “If you can satisfy me, we can part ways today. It’s not impossible!”

“I don’t understand what you just said. But you attacked first, and now you’re secretly setting up formations. I must say, I’m quite impressed with you!”

Chen Fei’s right hand formed a sword gesture, pointing to the side. With a whistle of sword energy, it collided several tens of meters ahead.

A formation emerged out of thin air. However, as Chen Fei’s sword energy descended, the formation’s nodes were disrupted, and it dissipated in an instant.

A jade token trembled slightly in mid-air, shattered into several pieces, falling towards the sea below.

Kou Yuanheng seemed to be questioning Chen Fei, but he was merely buying some time to set up the formation. When the time came to decide whether to spare or kill Chen Fei, it would all depend on Kou Yuanheng’s mood.

Having grown up in the Death Shadow Sect, Kou Yuanheng was naturally cautious. Chen Fei’s ability to evade his capture earlier had made Kou Yuanheng put away some of his disdain.

He had thought that by setting up the formation, he could strike directly, but he hadn’t expected the formation to be discovered so quickly. This level of insight was extraordinary.

The smile on Kou Yuanheng’s face faded as he looked at Chen Fei, his gaze flashing. In the next moment, he suddenly disappeared from his original position, reappearing in front of Chen Fei.

One attempt at capture, one formation, both were promptly noticed by Chen Fei. Chen Fei’s performance was far superior to the average early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator.

Under caution, the best course of action would naturally be to leave now, especially since the target was different from what the information indicated.

However, Kou Yuanheng had reached the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Facing an early-stage cultivator, no matter how peculiar the situation, the difference in realms was evident.

If Kou Yuanheng were to retreat like this, it wouldn’t be caution but cowardice.

To be frightened and flee at the slightest rustle of leaves was something only rodents would do. If Kou Yuanheng acted in such a manner, then all his years of cultivation would have been in vain.

Realms didn’t just come easy, nor did one become an assassin within the Death Shadow Sect without enduring challenges.

A short dagger was grasped in Kou Yuanheng’s hand. With a sharp whistle, the dagger was thrust towards Chen Fei’s neck.

Each inch gained strength, each inch lost peril.

It’s rare for warriors to use a dagger as their weapon of choice. However, if one does choose such a weapon, it demonstrates a high level of confidence in their close combat abilities.

Mountain Binding Technique!

Kou Yuanheng had stumbled upon this technique in his early years, and it was quite different from the typical cultivation methods that focused solely on elemental power. This was a lineage specialized in refining the body.

Whether it was due to his compatibility with this technique or not, Kou Yuanheng’s cultivation of the Mountain Binding Technique progressed remarkably smoothly. Especially after he obtained the rare material mentioned in the technique, the Mountain Binding Stone, through the information channels of the Death Shadow Sect.

Kou Yuanheng’s progress in refining his body through the Mountain Binding Technique was astonishing. His physical strength now far surpassed that of others at the same level.

In fact, Kou Yuanheng had even encountered an elder from the Tiandao Sect by chance. After exchanging a few moves, Kou Yuanheng found that his physical strength was no less than that of the Tiandao Sect’s members.

The Tiandao Sect was renowned throughout the Thousand Feathers Alliance for its formidable physical prowess. Among cultivators of the same level, very few could match them in direct combat.

Kou Yuanheng achieved this feat by relying on the immense physical strength granted by the Mountain Binding Technique. Assassinating an early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator was as easy as taking something from a bag for him.

Even among peers at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the Mountain Binding Technique not only bestowed the strength of mountains but also possessed the tranquility of mountains. Therefore, there were rarely any mishaps in ambushes.

Chen Fei sensed the power contained in the dagger, his expression subtly changing as he recognized Kou Yuanheng’s achievements in refining his body.

If it were any other peer who had been approached by Kou Yuanheng like this, even if they were at the fourth stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, their lives would be in danger. Only those at the fifth stage, approaching the late stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, could handle it more freely.

“Clang!”

With the sound of a sword, Chen Fei wielded the Qianyuan Sword forward.

Aperture-Cracking Technique! Blood Ignition Technique! Heart Breaking Technique!

The three forbidden techniques erupted within Chen Fei’s body, his momentum rising like a burning flame, soaring into the sky.

After Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant reached its consummate state and Chen Fei’s body reached the late stage of Combined Aperture Tempering real,, he could now use the three forbidden techniques without harm, unlike when he was at the early stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm.

Qi and blood surged like raging currents within Chen Fei’s body, emitting a surging sound. Faintly, it seemed as if there were the roars of a dragon elephant.

The immense power from the position of Combined Aperture Tempering realm instantly reached every corner of Chen Fei’s body, causing his mind to tremble as he fully controlled these forces.

Chen Fei’s flesh subtly vibrated, binding all the power, akin to the sturdy characteristics of a magic treasure, allowing Chen Fei to freely wield every bit of power within him.

The dagger was just a foot away from Chen Fei’s neck when, with Chen Fei’s eruption, Kou Yuanheng sensed the mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm aura emanating from him, causing his face to drastically change.

Before, Chen Fei had only displayed his agility without fully activating his techniques. The Slaughter Spirit Technique had still suppressed Chen Fei’s aura to the level of the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm.

Now, with the explosion of power, the Slaughter Spirit Technique could no longer suppress him even the slightest, making Kou Yuanheng fully understand Chen Fei’s true cultivation realm.

Being at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm wasn’t rare within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Kou Yuanheng had fought against numerous mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, surpassing the count of both his hands, and had even killed a few.

But Chen Fei, according to the information, had only broken through to the early stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm less than seven years ago, and now he had become a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator?

Several years ago, he single-handedly suppressed the Sea Peak City, showcasing remarkable talent. Compared to the geniuses within the top powers, his talent was not inferior in the slightest.

However, even for a genius, breaking through to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm so quickly seemed improbable!

Take Zhuo Tianying from the Fengwu Pavilion, hailed as a rare talent seen once in a hundred years. Even after several years, he had only just broken through to the second stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm.

To break through to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it typically takes several years of refinement, or even starting from a decade, which is considered quite normal.

After all, by that time, Zhuo Tianying would only be around fifty years old. Reaching the mid-stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm at such an age would still make him the most talented individual within the Thousand Feathers Alliance.

But what about the person before Kou Yuanheng, who came from an ordinary sect?

What puzzled Kou Yuanheng even more was that he noticed Chen Fei not only had advanced to the mid-stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm but also seemed to have immediately unleashed three forbidden techniques in one go-

These were forbidden techniques. Even employing just one could severely damage the vitality of an average mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, requiring several months of rest to possibly recover.

If the injuries were severe, it could take years to heal, which was not uncommon.

As for activating two forbidden techniques, that was truly risking one’s life. Even if one managed to slay the enemy in the end, their own essence would be damaged, and the recovery time would be even longer.

Three forbidden techniques? It was truly a fight to the death.

Kou Yuanheng possessed the Mountain Binding Technique, which refined his physique to the level of the top peers at the same stage. Normally, he would only activate one forbidden technique at most.

Moreover, the time for activating forbidden techniques couldn’t be too long, or else even the Mountain Binding Technique wouldn’t be able to contain that power, inevitably causing self-injury.

Chen Fei clearly had the cultivation of the mid-stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm and had no need to resort to such extreme measures, yet his opponent chose to do so nonetheless.

Mountain Collapse! Blood Sea!

A thick aura emanated from Kou Yuanheng’s body, and in the next moment, it was as if a mountain had crumbled, unleashing a powerful force from within him.

Simultaneously, Kou Yuanheng’s blood and qi boiled and then evaporated, turning his entire body a deep red.

Facing someone like Chen Fei, who didn’t hesitate to unleash three forbidden techniques directly against the enemy, Kou Yuanheng had no choice but to reluctantly activate two forbidden techniques himself.

Otherwise, Kou Yuanheng feared that he might be severely injured with just one move.

A hint of fierceness flashed in Kou Yuanheng’s eyes. Once he took this blow and managed to avoid it slightly afterward, he wouldn’t need to continue attacking. Chen Fei would undoubtedly meet his demise on his own.

Did they really think forbidden techniques were so easily activated?

“Boom!”

The sea below was instantly depressed by dozens of meters, countless seawater disappearing. A spherical ripple spread from the point of collision of their weapons, enveloping both of them.

Within the spherical ripple, sword energy and blade energy intertwined, dissecting the air countless times. Eventually, even the air was cut to pieces, leaving behind a vacuum.

Kou Yuanheng’s gaze locked onto Chen Fei’s eyes, initially filled with fierceness, but that fierceness vanished in an instant.

At this moment, Kou Yuanheng’s eyes were filled with incredulity and fear.

Even after activating two forbidden techniques, Kou Yuanheng’s strength had already reached its peak.

Kou Yuanheng was confident that even if he were to be defeated by Chen Fei’s three forbidden techniques, with the Mountain Binding Technique enhancing his physique, any injuries he sustained would be minor.

But now, the power emanating from the dagger was beyond what could be described by three forbidden techniques alone.

Kou Yuanheng had seen those who unleashed three forbidden techniques, their power reaching astonishing levels in an instant.

However, without exception, all of them ended up meeting a tragic end.

Kou Yuanheng was mentally prepared, but he didn’t anticipate the overwhelming force transmitted through the dagger!

“Boom!”

The spherical ripple exploded, countless sword and blade energies shooting out in all directions. At the same time, a figure was flung backward, crashing directly onto the sea below, creating a massive water column.

The speed of the backward flight was too fast, and what was usually a soft surface of water was now harder than steel.

Kou Yuanheng spewed out a mouthful of blood, his entire body trembling violently. Despite desperately activating the Mountain Binding Technique, he found himself unable to neutralize the overwhelming force within his body.

The physique that had once filled Kou Yuanheng with pride, along with the exquisite Mountain Binding Technique, now seemed utterly powerless against this force.

Pale and feeble!