Who is real? Who is fake?
Ziyue's mind was in complete turmoil; she racked her brains but couldn't come up with anything.
If this Chen Qing is a fake, then why is my mark on him?
Could it be that the man who single-handedly turned the tide, resurrected the emperor using time-space magic, and ultimately defeated Bai Hua was also a fake?
Could it be that Chen Qing had actually been hiding all along, only deciding to make a move after being forcibly brought to this chaotic space?
Ziyue felt this shouldn't be the case; when she placed the King Seal back then, that Chen Qing was definitely the real one.
But if this one is real, then is the one over there by the girl fake?
Shen Qi is still under the protection of the Jiangnan army and is allied with the emperor. Could someone possibly steal the fragment right under Shen Qi's nose and then impersonate Chen Qing?
That shouldn't be the case. Spatial fragments aren't sealed off; people inside can roughly see what's happening outside. The little girl and the others have always been able to see what's outside, so how could they have been replaced with a fake?
So, what exactly is going on?
While Ziyue was in a state of confusion, Chen Qing and the head guard had reached a point of extreme tension.
The head guard stared coldly at Chen Qing. Both of them were expending a great deal of energy in their standoff. Although they hadn't made a move, given his speed, Chen Qing needed to be ready to activate his secret technique at any moment, while he was also looking for a moment when Chen Qing would lose focus.
He didn't believe there was any absolute defense in the world. Sorcerers' abilities were all kinds of strange and wonderful, while warriors were only good at close combat. If even close combat could be easily defended by sorcerers, then the status of warriors would be completely lost. This balance could not be broken. The captain of the guard knew very well that this game had survived for so long, and there would never be such a great imbalance.
Therefore, no matter how powerful a sorcerer is, there is always the possibility of being assassinated. Don't those top sorcerers have pre-recorded spells on hand?
Yes, but there's a prerequisite: you have to react quickly enough.
"Reacting" doesn't mean you can clearly see the opponent's speed; that's impossible. If a martial artist's speed could be easily seen by a sorcerer, then there would be no chance of continuing the fight.
Instead, you need to know when he will make his move.
This involves concentration. Warlocks possess high mental strength and will issue warnings when danger arises. When a warning appears in their minds, no matter how fast the warrior is, the warlock can successfully release their spells—that's passive defense.
There are only three ways for a warrior to kill a top-tier sorcerer.
Alternatively, one could use force to overcome the method, but this only happens when the disparity between the two sides is significant.
Either carry out a covert assassination.
This requires extremely sophisticated stealth techniques, striking decisively when the sorcerer's high mental strength is completely unable to detect the danger, leaving the sorcerer no time to react.
Neither of these methods is suitable for the current situation.
The first time he sprinted at that speed, he intended to assassinate. If the opponent did not expect him to come, with his Divine Movement speed, no one below the King Level would be able to give him a warning in advance.
Unfortunately for them, the other side anticipated their arrival, and the assassination attempt completely failed.
The second method is also not applicable, as the difference in strength is too great when it comes to breaking a spell with brute force.
But the head guard knew that the difference between himself and the man Chen Qing was not that great.
Chen Qing's strength has always been a mystery. When he saved Tian Heng, he couldn't defeat the Martial Arts Priest even after unlocking the King Level. Compared to the performance of the other big shots, his abilities can be described as amazing, but his direct combat strength is obviously lacking.
But the head guard always knew he wasn't that simple. Every time, he seemed to manage to do more harm than good. Was it just a coincidence?
Chen Qing is not weak
Even in a direct confrontation, he and the powerful Emperor Xiao Household might be evenly matched!
Especially during this standoff, he became even more convinced.
Although he hadn't unlocked the King Level seal, his countless years of experience and honed strength had brought him to a near-perfect state below the King Level. Coupled with his boundless life force, what did this state represent?
This means that he can fight against King Level opponent with strength below the King Level without being at a disadvantage, and may even have the opportunity to kill King Level.
This is why Kagura doesn't dare to easily let him go alone.
But even with all this, Chen Qing couldn't find a flaw in him!
For the first time, the captain of the guard truly took this man seriously; he hadn't encountered such a powerful sorcerer in many years.
The third method a warrior uses to deal with a sorcerer is to engage in a standoff and wear down the opponent, using immense pressure to force the opponent to create an opening. Once the opponent loses focus, even for a fraction of a millisecond, the warrior can instantly kill the opponent with his skill.
But after a stalemate of more than fifteen minutes, he still couldn't find the slightest flaw in the guy in front of him.
He had only encountered this situation once since acquiring the Blood Ancestor's power, and that was when he successfully severed his Heart Demon Kagura in Kagura's true form.
"Are you planning to keep this up indefinitely?" the captain of the guard asked, staring at him. "How long can you hold out?"
Since direct methods can't expose his weaknesses, the only option left is to try psychological warfare.
He possessed the vampire's techniques, which consumed almost infinite amounts of energy. His ability to wear down even the monster Bai Hua in a direct confrontation was far superior. Chen Qing, facing him head-on, had no chance of outlasting him. Under his control, Chen Qing was now unable to concentrate and could not resort to underhanded tactics. If things continued like this, he would die sooner or later.
"Is the senior getting impatient?" Chen Qing replied with a smile, "This junior can actually hold out a little longer."
"Is that so?" the captain of the guards chuckled. "What are you waiting for by stalling for time like this?"
"What do you think, senior?" Chen Qing asked instead of answering.
The head guard frowned; this guy shouldn't have any backup.
In terms of intelligence, the Ancient Demon Clan has been lying in wait for many years and has thoroughly investigated these rising stars, especially Chen Qing, whose rise to power has been closely monitored. They have long been investigating his capable assistants. Surely he can't be like the emperor, hiding a twin child from a young age?
Among Chen Qing's forces, the strongest is undoubtedly Ao Zhen Ao Zhen, who is now confirmed to be on the South Sea side, being restrained by the South Sea Dragon King, and is in dire need of protection himself.
Moreover, even if Ao Zhen were here, it wouldn't amount to much. Within Chen Qing's forces, Chen Qing is the only King Level, so this intelligence is undoubtedly accurate.
The emperor and the Imperial Capital are both exhausted; who else will come to Chen Qing's aid?
It can't possibly be Kagura, can it?
He didn't look down on Kagura's Heart Demon body; however, in this void environment, for a sorceress who hadn't mastered the forbidden golem technique to dare come here, he could ensure she wouldn't survive three breaths.
The other party also knew this; back then, Kagura herself almost died at their hands in the same way.
So, who exactly is Chen Qing waiting for?
Time passed by, and Ziyue, who was beside Chen Qing, had closed her eyes, her face pale, completely unable to withstand the imposing aura of the head guard.
But Chen Qing alone was able to maintain his best condition and gaze at the head guard from afar.
As time went on, the captain of the guards frowned more and more deeply. He couldn't figure out what the other party was trying to do, so he simply decided to remain still and wait for the other party to make the first move.
Half an hour passed, but he still showed no intention of making a move.
The key point is, even a King Level warlock wouldn't be able to hold out for half an hour while facing off against me like this, right?
He was acutely aware of the amount of energy and blood he expended to maintain such pressure; in just half an hour, it was equivalent to the combined energy of two King Level cultivators. He possessed a special ability to maintain this level of pressure indefinitely, so why was he able to persist for so long?
Does he also have his own method of supplementation?
Is it also a forbidden technique?
No. Impossible. Of all the methods of the Demon Golems, only the four great Demon Golem techniques were willing to be passed down to mortals. His ability to use forbidden techniques must be related to Ziyue, so how could he also possess the forbidden techniques of the Blood Ancestor?
What on earth did this guy do?
"Interesting. Very interesting."
The pale-faced golem that terrified Ziyue floated on the outer perimeter, staring intently at the head guard and Chen Qing.
The creatures of this world are truly fascinating. The one who managed to defeat the Blood Ancestor was already quite interesting, but the other two are even more so.
The pale-faced man was most concerned about the two Chen Qing who looked exactly alike!