Chapter 458: Contingency Plan (Four Parts)

That sliver of radiance reflected in the depths of her eyes, unparalleled in its brilliance!

However, compared to the massive cyan-red palm print being unleashed by Situ Xingchen in mid-air, this cluster of light was utterly insignificant.

Everyone's gaze was concentrated on that palm print, which contained a powerful, overwhelming pressure!

Chu Liuyue looked up, her eyes narrowing slightly.

In the center of that palm print, a bizarre pattern seemed to flicker in and out of existence.

It was exactly the same as the pattern that had appeared on the pillar of light earlier!

Chu Liuyue's heart stirred slightly.

That pattern was clearly a seal, but for some unknown reason, it had now appeared upon that palm print.

Suddenly, she sensed a fluctuation emanating from within her Qiankun Bag!

It was the wooden box she had snatched from Situ Xingchen earlier!

That strange pattern seemed to contain some kind of special power; every time it appeared, it caused the wooden box to react intensely.

At that moment, Situ Xingchen let out a fierce shout

"Go!"

The palm print slowly drifted toward Chu Liuyue!

A powerful pressure continuously radiated from it!

The surrounding space seemed to be under immense compression, becoming heavy and stagnant!

Chu Liuyue could clearly feel as if she were in a swamp; every movement had become significantly more difficult.

"The power of this move from Situ Xingchen has definitely reached the peak of the fifth rank! Chu Liuyue is in grave danger!"

"She actually charged forward; it's definitely too late to try and escape now!"

"I really don't know what she was thinking..."

The crowd discussed fervently.

Chu Liuyue, suspended in mid-air, did not hear them.

But even if she could, she wouldn't have cared.

Since she dared to do this, she naturally had her reasons!

The massive palm print appeared to move slowly, but in reality, it was incredibly fast. In the blink of an eye, it closed in on Chu Liuyue!

By comparison, Chu Liuyue appeared exceptionally slender and petite, as if she might be swallowed by that palm print at any moment!

However, at that very moment, Chu Liuyue finally extended her right hand and lightly pointed her index finger forward!

"God-Shocking Finger!"

*Buzz!*

A ripple suddenly surged through the void!

Then, the faint glow at her fingertip suddenly erupted into brilliant light!

Half of the sky above Chu Liuyue's head seemed to light up!

That light was grand, magnificent, and majestic!

It felt as though it could magnanimously and gently embrace everything between heaven and earth!

Under the reflection of this light, the palm print bearing the bizarre pattern suddenly appeared hideous and unsightly.

The powers of both sides clashed!

Like snow meeting sunlight, the palm print actually began to rapidly melt away in silence!

The triumphant smile on Situ Xingchen's face suddenly froze, and a trace of terror crept into the corners of her eyes and brows.

How could this be... how could this be!?

She had put her full strength into this strike!

But why, after Chu Liuyue made her move, did she lose so swiftly!?

It looked as if there wasn't even a shred of room for a counterattack!

Situ Xingchen continuously drove the energy within her body into the palm print, but in the end, it was all in vain.

She looked at Chu Liuyue with disbelief and resentment.

A single finger... Chu Liuyue actually used only a single finger to defeat her!?

In truth, Chu Liuyue was just as shocked as Situ Xingchen.

This was the first time she had formally executed the God-Shocking Finger after practicing it.

She knew the power of the God-Shocking Finger was extremely great, but she hadn't expected it to be powerful to this extent!

This was clearly stronger than martial techniques of the same rank!

Chu Liuyue looked at her finger.

That grand, brilliant light contained immense power.

Had she not seen it with her own eyes, she likely wouldn't have been able to believe the scene before her.

Could this be the sheer strength of a Heaven-rank martial technique?

Situ Xingchen finally panicked.

If she continued to fight Chu Liuyue, she would absolutely be unable to gain any advantage!

The only course of action now was to increase her own strength as quickly as possible!

*Boom!*

The massive palm print finally dissipated completely! Along with it, the bizarre pattern vanished once more!

Blood seeped from the corner of Situ Xingchen's mouth; combined with her already bloodstained body, she looked even more wretched.

In the next instant, she abruptly turned around and bolted toward the distance!

Chu Liuyue's dark brows twitched slightly as she lightly patted Xuexue.

Xuexue immediately understood and rushed forward!

Its speed was naturally faster than the current Situ Xingchen, and before long, it blocked her path!

Seeing Chu Liuyue catch up so quickly, Situ Xingchen's expression turned unsightly.

"Princess Situ, we haven't decided the winner yet, and you're already fleeing? Isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

Chu Liuyue asked with a faint smile.

Situ Xingchen grit her teeth.

She could feel countless eyes staring at her from below!

Mockery, ridicule, disdain...

They were all aimed at her!

"Who... who said I'm fleeing!?"

Situ Xingchen shouted, forcing herself to stay composed, her voice much sharper than before.

"It was merely some unorthodox tricks! Chu Liuyue, do you truly think you are my match!?"

Chu Liuyue laughed.

Unorthodox tricks?

That was a remark that should be returned to Situ Xingchen.

"Whether I am your match, you will find out very soon."

A smile played on Chu Liuyue's lips, but a piercing killing intent flashed in her eyes!

In the next moment, she leaped up, heading straight for Situ Xingchen!

Situ Xingchen was startled at first, but then she sneered inwardly.

Chu Liuyue actually intended to engage her in hand-to-hand combat!

This was simply the most foolish choice she could make today!

There was a full two-rank difference between the two; Chu Liuyue's physical strength could not possibly compare to hers!

If Chu Liuyue continued to use the technique from just now, she might not be able to withstand it.

But now—she was clearly seeking her own death!

"You're looking for death!"

The primal energy within Situ Xingchen's body surged as she thrust out one hand!

"Flying Eagle Claw!"

Several afterimages blurred together, all clawing toward Chu Liuyue's face!

Chu Liuyue lunged forward!

Without anyone knowing how her wrist moved, she evaded Situ Xingchen's strike and firmly seized her wrist!

Then, her fingers applied force, curling inward sharply!

*Crack!*

The crisp sound of a bone breaking rang out!

"Ah!"

Situ Xingchen cried out in pain! Her entire face turned pale!

In an instant, only one thought remained in her mind—why was the strength in Chu Liuyue's wrist so formidable!?

Situ Xingchen instinctively lifted her leg to kick at Chu Liuyue!

However, Chu Liuyue was even faster!

*Bang!*

The two women's lower legs collided violently!

Situ Xingchen felt as if she had slammed into an iron plate; her entire lower leg went numb instantly!

After a brief gap, intense pain surged forth!

She abruptly raised her head, staring deathly at Chu Liuyue with eyes full of resentment.

"You wen—"

The corner of Chu Liuyue's mouth curled slightly as a cold light flashed in her palm! It went straight for Situ Xingchen's heart!

Situ Xingchen was greatly alarmed! She immediately dodged with all her might!

*Ssh!*

The dagger pierced her chest, coming within a hair's breadth of her heart!

But Chu Liuyue did not let go; instead, she gripped the hilt of the dagger tightly and gave it a violent twist!

"Split!"

Two thin flying daggers instantly sank into Situ Xingchen's body!