Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey! Chapter 1687 - 390: Chen Jie: Han Dharma King, Stop Struggling—The More You Resist, The More Excited I Get! (2)

The instant Chen Jie’s words concluded, his figure dissolved from his original position.

Han Miaozhen found herself utterly stunned where she stood.

Shift and Replace!

However, just as Han Miaozhen finally registered what had happened, a fierce gust of wind erupted from behind her. Without even a glance, she understood a powerful strike was imminent from the rear. She immediately ducked, then launched into a Fairy Sword Dance, spinning in a half-crouch. In the following moment, her treasured sword shot upward from below, aiming directly for Chen Jie’s chin.

Had this sword connected, Han Miaozhen would have impaled Chen Jie like a skewer through a gourd.

Witnessing Han Miaozhen’s sword thrusting towards him, Chen Jie’s brow furrowed. He extended his right hand, slashing directly at her blade. Instantly, Yin Yang Attributes began to swirl around his fingers.

With a single Sword Slash, the Yin Yang Power inverted Qian Kun. A swift *swish* echoed as the part of Han Miaozhen’s Flame Sword aimed at him abruptly vanished from existence. In the very next breath, that section of the Flame Longsword materialized directly before Han Miaozhen’s chest, its tip pointed menacingly inward.

[Qiankun Great Method—Transplanting Technique]

What Chen Jie had deployed was none other than the Transplanting Technique, a facet of the Qiankun Great Method. This technique was not frequently employed by him, primarily because its efficacy against material weapons, particularly Divine Weapons and Treasures, was significantly diminished. Nevertheless, when directed at a construct purely of Energy Body, like Han Miaozhen’s Flame Longsword, it yielded far more potent results.

At this critical juncture, the tip of the Flame Longsword was severed and redirected, its point now aimed at Han Miaozhen’s own chin. Her expression shifted dramatically; instinctively, she attempted to retreat. Yet, as she frantically pulled back, the sword tip pursued her relentlessly, like bone-eating maggots, constantly hovering near her chest.

Cornered, Han Miaozhen had no recourse but to unleash her Phoenix True Fire upon the sword tip before her. With a deafening boom, the sword tip detonated in the ensuing moment.

Han Miaozhen stumbled back several paces, then fixed Chen Jie with a frigid gaze. “Chen Jiusi, quite impressive. I truly underestimated your mastery of the Qiankun Great Method, reaching the Fourth Layer. You have my surprise!”

Chen Jie responded, “To receive such commendation from the Dharma King is truly my utmost fortune.”

With this thought, Chen Jie executed another transposition, reappearing directly in front of Han Miaozhen. Startled, she leaped back once more. But at this moment, Chen Jie spoke, “Chen Long, Mei Tu, you’ve observed long enough, have you not? Attack together.”

Chen Jie could certainly hold Han Miaozhen at bay in a one-on-one confrontation, but dispatching her would inevitably consume valuable time. His immediate concern was securing that time, as there was no telling when Du Zundao might intervene.

Therefore, even with his ability to suppress Han Miaozhen, he still summoned Chen Long and Mei Tu to join the fray.

This was no mere arena spar, nor a contest among Jianghu heroes where individual duels were paramount. This was a war against time itself. In such a scenario, what place was there for honor? To possess a numerical advantage and then discard it in favor of playing the noble warrior would be sheer idiocy.

Chen Jie, possessing a keen mind, understood the priorities. Consequently, he directly called out to Chen Long and Mei Tu, urging them to engage.

The pair had already been observing the unfolding events for a considerable duration. Ever since Chen Jie made his move, they had contented themselves with merely watching his techniques without interference. Their reasoning was straightforward: they sought to gauge Chen Jie’s capabilities, assess his true strength, and ascertain if they could perhaps subdue him and compel him to relinquish the antidote.

The outcome was that Chen Jie needed to reveal but a fraction of the Qiankun Great Method to completely sway their allegiance. There was simply no alternative – this Qiankun Great Method was a revered technique of their Holy Sect. How could they possibly be unaware of the immense difficulty in cultivating it? Yet, here was Chen Jie, having cultivated it to the Fourth Layer, the stage of Heaven and Earth Transposition, in such a remarkably short period. It was utterly astonishing.

It must be remembered that even the Ming King of ages past required five to six years to achieve the level Chen Jie now possessed.

They were aware of Chen Jie’s inherently formidable power, making his rapid cultivation of the Qiankun Great Method plausible to a degree. However, even for someone like Dharma King Du, achieving the First Layer in a short span was the absolute limit. To reach the Fourth Layer would necessitate at least three months, perhaps even half a year. How could it possibly be attained with such apparent ease and expediency?

Consequently, when the two witnessed Chen Jie activating the Qiankun Great Method, they were profoundly shocked. Nevertheless, their minds quickly adapted: this Chen Jiusi might, it seemed, be slightly more formidable than their initial estimations.

With this newfound understanding, they promptly re-evaluated their stance and determined which side their interests now lay with.

With a surge forward, Chen Long brandished his Green Steel Sword, while Mei Tu held a Shadow Devouring Needle between her fingers.

Chen Jie initiated a direct charge, unleashing the Qiankun Great Method with his hands. Yin Yang Power swirled, gathering in the air before merging and dispersing.

Han Miaozhen’s brow furrowed deeply. Facing an assault from three experts of the Molten Furnace Realm left her greatly alarmed. Indeed, these were three Molten Furnace Realm cultivators, and among them was Chen Jiu, who had mastered the Qiankun Great Method and ascended to the Upper Realm of Molten Furnace.

Instantly, Han Miaozhen was overwhelmed by immense pressure.

Chen Jie, however, spared no thought for the concept of honor in a 'three-on-one' confrontation. He charged directly at Han Miaozhen. The three of them launched their attacks in unison, each employing distinct techniques.

Green Steel Sword strikes from Chen Long rose and fell, sword shadows dancing, and killing intent surged across three hundred li.

Mei Tu’s approach was sinister; her movements were swift and erratic, her Shadow Devouring Needle in hand exuding an eerie, soul-snatching aura.

Chen Jiu, at this moment, kept one hand clasped behind his back, appearing at ease and unconstrained. Yet, the mere sight of the Yin Yang Power swirling around him instilled a terrifying sensation. Verily—this was the formidable might of the Qiankun Great Method.

Han Miaozhen found herself encircled, akin to a vulnerable, aged widow being cornered by a pack of boisterous youths.

She appeared frail and lacking strength. With no alternative, Han Miaozhen was compelled to strike first using [Facing the Peacock]. She initiated with a single Facing the Peacock, and this sword strike cleaved directly towards Mei Tu. It was evident that only between women could such raw and unvarnished animosity be displayed.