Chapter 555 - 258: Identity Exposed?
Chapter 555 - 258: Identity Exposed?
Li Hengsheng also cried out in pain, turning around to throw a few punches. The force of his punches was vast and majestic, charged with the killing intent cultivated from slaying so many of the Ghost Race in the Ghostly Realm. Trading blows with the Ghost Race warrior, he steadily held the upper hand.
Seeing this, many people in the slave area were shocked, not expecting a Human Race member like Li Hengsheng to be able to hold his own against a captain under General De Kang.
Even the Ghost Race warrior didn’t expect Li Hengsheng to be so difficult to deal with.
At this moment, Li Hengsheng heard more footsteps approaching from a distance.
Knowing that if he didn’t run now, he might not get another chance, Li Hengsheng gathered his energy at his fingertips.
With one finger pointed!
Overlapping Waves Finger!
This was a move Li Hengsheng had developed from the Overlord Immortal Spear Skill, also known as the Overlord Immortal Finger, which he rarely used, yet its effect was astonishing.
Li Hengsheng struck three times with his finger!
Each move was more domineering than the last.
The Ghost Race warrior felt that each strike from Li Hengsheng’s finger became more threatening, unable to withstand the third, which pierced through the warrior’s skull, killing him instantly!
Seeing their captain slain, the other Ghost Race soldiers were thrown into panic.
"A slave actually killed the captain!" someone cried out in shock.
Li Hengsheng couldn’t worry about that and continued running towards the exit.
But at that moment, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, several powerful auras descended, blocking Li Hengsheng’s path with four captain-level warriors.
Their faces were filled with intense killing intent.
And they attacked together.
Four Postnatal Peak experts attacked simultaneously, and Li Hengsheng dared not underestimate them, exerting himself to respond.
If he had the Immortal-Extinguishing Spear in hand and could perform techniques like Thunderbolt Rush, these four Postnatal Peaks would be nothing to Li Hengsheng. Unfortunately, he dared not act recklessly now, unable to utilize even thirty percent of his strength.
Fighting one against four, relying on the Overlapping Waves Finger to barely hold his ground.
Yet even so, the four captain-level experts were incredulous that they couldn’t take down a single human together with their combined forces.
At this critical moment, Li Hengsheng suddenly felt a surge of formidable power coming his way.
The gust of wind carried a dangerous aura, and Li Hengsheng countered with an Overlapping Waves Finger.
But under that palm, which crushed everything like it was the very essence of life, the Innate True Essence shattered, and Li Hengsheng’s Overlapping Waves Finger was obliterated, simultaneously sending him flying with the palm’s force.
The power was so overwhelming that Li Hengsheng almost coughed blood, only barely resisting due to the strength of his own physique.
"Commander!"
The four captains hurriedly knelt and spoke with respect.
The newcomer was none other than Hai Dongsheng.
Li Hengsheng frowned at Hai Dongsheng, realizing that unless he went all out, escape was impossible.
Yet going all out would mean exposing himself.
If that happened, he would face relentless pursuit from every power within the Cangyuan Realm.
Being captured wasn’t much of a concern, but since his father hadn’t returned to life, he couldn’t allow himself to fall here.
So Li Hengsheng decided to endure for now.
"Such a fierce finger." Hai Dongsheng gazed at his hand, fixedly staring at Li Hengsheng and said, "The way you operate your technique resembles the Overlord Immortal Spear Skill quite a bit."
"Lord Hai, I don’t know what you’re talking about." Li Hengsheng shook his head.
"Li Hengsheng, there’s no need to pretend anymore," Hai Dongsheng said with a smile. "You are Li Hengsheng, right?"
Hearing this, Li Hengsheng remained expressionless, shaking his head and said, "Lord Hai, my name is Li Yun, not Li Hengsheng."
"If you’re not Li Hengsheng, why did you kill and attempt to escape?" Hai Dongsheng said coldly.
"I saw you start capturing people, and someone named Xu Lihu was injured. I was scared, so I wanted to run out," Li Hengsheng continued calmly.
"Alright."
Hai Dongsheng, not rushing, smiled and said, "I will prove it. Seize him. Let’s see how long you can keep up the act."
After saying this, a few Ghost Race soldiers apprehended Li Hengsheng and took him to a courtyard.
The large courtyard already held more than thirty people, all Human Race, and each had cultivation above the Postnatal Realm, all very young. Li Hengsheng looked at them as he was dragged to the front row, forced down on the ground.
All around, Ghost Race soldiers stood guard, including a dozen Postnatal Peak experts.
Along with three other commanders similar to Hai Dongsheng.
All three were Ghost Race.
The trio quietly exchanged words but did not converse with Hai Dongsheng, clearly holding him in low regard due to his Human Race identity.
Hai Dongsheng also ignored them, quietly waiting for something.
After a while.
"The General arrives!"
With these words, everyone hurriedly knelt down.
Li Hengsheng sensed a powerful aura descending.
A man entered with a terrifying sword scar across his face and a massive sword at his waist.
His gaze seemed lazy, yet as it swept over everyone, it instilled a chilling fear.
It was as if this General De Kang was a man who killed without blinking.
"Greetings, General."
The four commanders respectfully spoke.
General De Kang ignored the crowd, sitting in the center chair, then glanced at Hai Dongsheng.
"You say you have a lead on Li Hengsheng?"
General De Kang queried.
"Yes, but it requires comparing with a portrait to be sure," Hai Dongsheng quickly replied. "However, I’m eighty percent sure. It’s him!"
After speaking, Hai Dongsheng pointed to Li Hengsheng.
Li Hengsheng remained silent but pondered strategies in his mind.
This General De Kang was formidable, likely possessing Grandmaster strength. If absolutely necessary, he would unleash the Sun and Moon True Flame and quickly escape, though he wasn’t sure if it would be effective against a Grandmaster.
Li Hengsheng regretted not attempting a desperate escape earlier.
"Killing a captain, facing four captains without falling behind—quite the talent," General De Kang remarked casually, glancing at Li Hengsheng.
Hearing this, Li Hengsheng felt a shock within.
It seemed the general had been observing everything happening in the estate, so perhaps even if he had tried desperately to flee earlier, he might not have succeeded.
"I am Li Yun, not Li Hengsheng," Li Hengsheng stated.
"Whether or not you need to explain is irrelevant." At this moment, General De Kang extended his hand, and a Ghost Race member promptly handed a scroll to him with respect: "Celestial Sea City has distributed many portraits. Just check one to be certain."
With these words, Li Hengsheng nearly collapsed.
The portrait had arrived?
Didn’t this mean he was done for?
Hai Dongsheng also sneered; if Li Yun truly was Li Hengsheng, he would be greatly rewarded.
General De Kang slowly unfurled the scroll, where a young man was painted. He compared it with Li Hengsheng.
Li Hengsheng’s heart was in his throat, and he prepared the Sun and Moon True Flame, ready to act.
Unexpectedly, General De Kang sighed regretfully, "Unfortunately, it’s not."
"Hmm?"
Li Hengsheng was taken aback at these words.
Next to him, Hai Dongsheng was even more shocked, abruptly saying, "Lord, may I see it?"
General De Kang, without fuss, handed the scroll to Hai Dongsheng, who quickly took it and examined the painting.
Sure enough, the portrait bore no resemblance to Li Hengsheng at all!
How could this be?
Hai Dongsheng had thought success was assured, especially since Li Hengsheng’s Overlapping Waves Finger was so akin to the Overlord Immortal Spear Skill, yet it wasn’t him?
Li Hengsheng was deeply puzzled but couldn’t understand the situation’s reality.
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