Biochemical Martial Arts: Supreme Heavenly Venerate-Chapter 717 - 667: Rage of the Heavenly Fox 2

The one attempting to flank Linghu Mingde from behind to assassinate Lin Rui alongside Vice President Brown was named Kubo Taiyo.

He bore the title ’Contemporary Sword Master’ and was regarded as the most deserving wielder of the ’Sword Master’ name in this era among the Dahe Clan’s powerful Armored Martial Cultivators.

This man clearly paid no heed to Linghu Mingde’s warnings.

After all, merely a year ago, Linghu Mingde had been nothing but a forgotten corpse in a grave.

While it was unclear how the old man had clawed his way out of the grave, Linghu Mingde, derived from the first-generation armament, still embodied the unsolved hazards of contemporary biotechnology!

Though Linghu Mingde had entered the Ninth Realm Emperor Rank, achieving the ’Divine Envoy Level,’ he couldn’t possibly overcome the inherent flaws of the first-generation armament. His Primordial Spirit would, without a doubt, fail to attain Perfection—a flaw entrenched in both the first and second generations of Alien Walkers that persists to this day.

Thus, Kubo Taiyo believed it was worth the gamble—a wager that Linghu Mingde’s strength couldn’t truly reach the higher echelon of a ’Senior Divine Envoy.’

Kubo Taiyo also recognized that Lin Rui must be eliminated at all costs. This individual and the Forest Group behind him had already become dire threats to the Longevity Association!

—This was the opportunity to eradicate him once and for all!

Otherwise, with his talent and that of his two attendants, it might only take three to five years for him to evolve into an unimaginably formidable adversary.

"Arrogant!"

At that moment, Kubo Taiyo noticed the surroundings plunged into absolute darkness.

It was not even three in the afternoon; the Artificial Sun atop the Base City was still operating as usual, emitting intense light. Yet, in an instant, the entire city fell into pitch blackness, the heavens completely shrouded.

Simultaneously, a sword light akin to a falling sun streaked across the sky above the city’s countless skyscrapers.

The four ’Honorary Members’ suppressing and pinning down Linghu Mingde simultaneously changed expressions upon witnessing this.

In that instant, all four, along with their Battle Dragons, bore the brunt of a single sword from Linghu Mingde.

Boom!

In an instant, boundless radiance, endless electromagnetic storms, and infinite radiation ignited flames within and without their bodies, subjecting both their flesh and Primordial Spirits to extreme pain.

Yang Lingxiao, situated less than seven kilometers from Linghu Mingde, felt his pupils contract into pinpoints.

"9SSS+!"

Clearly, this was a Ninth Realm Super Monarch-level Secret Skill!

Yang Lingxiao also perceived the nearby conceptual powers related to ’Sky’—light, thunder, wind—all experiencing a comprehensive increase in intensity by 48%!

His heart palpitated with unease. The Linghu Mingde before him was no longer merely a Divine Envoy Level opponent; he was now a true Senior Divine Envoy!

"Since you insist on a fight, allow me to grant your wish!"

With Linghu Mingde’s voice, the so-called ’Contemporary Sword Master’ Kubo Taiyo roared in fury.

He felt innumerable ’threads of light’ shooting in from all directions.

—Every single one of them was Linghu Mingde’s sword!

All light, thunder, and violent winds within this realm had already fallen under the dominion of the ’Sky Fox.’

Kubo Taiyo and his ’Titanium Monarch Blade Dragon’ unleashed an overwhelmingly ferocious barrage, forming an impermeable screen of blades. Initially spanning a hundred meters, the blade barrier exuded an overwhelming force, severing and repelling all foreign powers nearby.

Yet, the barrier was quickly forced to shrink—100 meters, 60, 40, 20, 10 meters—in less than a ten-thousandth of a second, the blade barrier and his ’Titanium Monarch Blade Dragon’ had contracted to a mere meter-wide radius.

Nevertheless, the threads of light continued weaving through, flowing like mercury, penetrating every crevice.

"Damn it! Impossible!" Kubo Taiyo’s expression shifted from disbelief to thinly-veiled terror.

His voice cracked with resignation: "Please stop, Linghu-san! I surrender! I, Kubo Taiyo, am willing to step down from this battle."

Though the Ninth Realm Super Monarch’s True Spirit could remain immortal within the Heavenly Curtain, and the Longevity Association possessed technology for artificial renditions of it, Kubo Taiyo was uncertain whether this death would allow his return—or if he did, whether he’d succumb to total control by high-ranking officials of the association.

Linghu Mingde’s aged voice, raspy yet resolute, coldly declared: "But I’ve warned you already—those who dare advance any further shall die!"

The remaining threads of light began piercing through Kubo Taiyo’s body, riddling his flesh and Primordial Spirit with countless holes. Step by step, his form disintegrated, collapsing into nothingness.

The four ’Honorary Member’ Armored Martial Cultivators observing from afar couldn’t suppress the hairs rising on the back of their necks.

Initially paralyzed by the might of Linghu Mingde’s 9SSS+ sword skill, they now seized the chance as Linghu concentrated his power on Kubo Taiyo. Breaking free, they launched coordinated counterattacks, attempting to aid Kubo Taiyo’s escape.

But every single one of their attacks was deflected by the reflective mirroring of the Heavenly Mirror Demon.

The four were horrified to discover that the bloodline power of this Heavenly Mirror Demon seemed enhanced!

It wasn’t the 8SSS from their intelligence reports but 8SSS+, and even proficient in Ninth Realm Emperor-Rank Secret Skills!

This woman, battling one versus four, had deflected and mirrored their entire onslaught within a fraction of a millisecond, emerging unscathed.

Was it Linghu Mingde’s breakthrough that promoted the Heavenly Mirror Demon’s bloodline evolution, or was there another factor?

After obliterating Kubo Taiyo, Linghu Mingde and his Ninth Realm ’Heavenly Venerate Emperor Dragon’ unleashed countless light swords, aiding the Heavenly Mirror Demon in neutralizing the quartet’s ferocious barrage.

When the force of their Extreme Moves waned, Linghu Mingde’s Sword Intent locked onto the easternmost individual among them.

This person, clad in a 9SSS+ Emperor-level exoskeleton armor and sporting a face mask, was nonetheless recognized by Linghu Mingde.

"You’re Ji Fanjing! My student from approximately 340 years ago, back when I served in the military."

Linghu Mingde advanced while suppressing Ji Fanjing with overwhelming Sword Intent: "Among the people here, some employ heretical methods, causing mass casualties, becoming Federation fugitives. Some are lone forces who can’t gain footing in Congress. Yet you, Ji Fanjing, are a genuine Congressional Honorary Member! Presiding over a conglomerate worth trillions, holding a position of immense power—why have you joined the Longevity Association?"

Yang Lingxiao and Qi Tianquan’s expressions subtly shifted upon hearing his words.

They too were true Congressional Honorary Members, commanding megacorporations worth trillions. Yet they had also joined the Longevity Association.

And how could this Linghu Mingde possibly be this strong?

Clang!

After a brief aerial pursuit, Linghu Mingde and Ji Fanjing clashed. With their first strike, Ji Fanjing spat blood from his mouth.

"You ask why I joined the Longevity Association?"

Ji Fanjing sneered, accepting his inability to escape. He rallied all of his remaining strength, engaging Linghu Mingde head-on: "Because the Federation’s progress in biotechnology is too slow, Linghu-laoshi! Don’t you know? The decisive battle between the Three Gods of Purgatory and the Sky Extreme Five Gods is imminent. Once a victor emerges, the Earth Federation will be doomed."

Though Linghu Mingde’s sword was as swift as lightning, Ji Fanjing’s strikes bolstered uncanny ferocity.

Yet, after just seventy-four exchanges, Linghu Mingde severed one of Ji Fanjing’s arms.

Ji Fanjing’s Battle Dragon was also riddled with dozens of wounds, plummeting to the ground in agony.

"So your solution is violating Federation laws, conducting inhumane, unethical research?"

Controlling countless light swords, Linghu Mingde lopped off one of Ji Fanjing’s legs.

He then stepped on Ji Fanjing’s body, hurling them both onto a highway overpass, smashing through it and creating a massive crater below.

"Shouldn’t we research it?" Ji Fanjing roared, unwilling to yield: "Humanity is on the brink of extinction, so why concern ourselves with morality? With laws? Since 200 years ago, the Federation has been a stronghold of the powerful. The strong make the rules! We, who dominate the Federation and humanity, naturally bear the responsibility for humanity’s future! And what right do you have to criticize me? Have you not broken Federation laws countless times throughout your life?"

"You’re right, this world is ruled by the strong," Linghu Mingde coldly stated, severing Ji Fanjing’s other arm. Summoning countless beams of light, he forged a long sword in his hand.

He gazed indifferently at Ji Fanjing: "Since you called me teacher earlier, I’ll give you an opportunity. You have one second to decide—leave the Longevity Association or die now."

As Ji Fanjing hesitated, tens of thousands of light swords surged like torrents, bombarding the three other ’Congressional Honorary Members’ in a relentless barrage, preventing their escape from the battlefield.

Linghu Mingde’s chilling voice reverberated across the entire Ninth Base City: "The same goes for all of you! Today, none of you shall leave. Either abandon the Longevity Association or die!"

This was the entirety of Lin Rui’s Phase Two Purifying Plan—to obliterate the Longevity Association’s mobile forces!

And Linghu Mingde was the chess piece second only in weight to the two major Abyssal Weapons in today’s game.

Yang Lingxiao and Qi Tianquan’s faces were ghastly pale. Although riddled with mutual grievances, they couldn’t resist exchanging glances, seeing trepidation and caution mirrored in each other’s eyes.

Meanwhile, Cameron Brown, locked in a fierce battle with Xianyu Yan while fending off Lin Rui and his allies, felt his morale sink to rock bottom.

He had believed Lin Rui’s operation was aimed at clearing out the Longevity Association’s influence within the Ninth Base City government, but it turned out to be merely bait.

Lin Rui’s real target was the ’Honorary Members’—a brazen, shocking gambit.

Cameron Brown drew a deep breath, his gaze turning icy.

He issued a command over a private communication channel: Activate Despair Heavenly Dragon and Pain Heavenly Dragon! Remember to administer the Abyss Potion! Simultaneously, deploy all seven Ninth Realm Demonic Divine Weapons within the Ninth Base City!

—If Lin Rui had chosen to strike first against the Longevity Association, then they no longer needed to hold back.

Especially considering Lin Rui’s growing power and influence, continuing to preserve the Despair Heavenly Dragon and Pain Heavenly Dragon posed a dangerous threat.

Next, Cameron Brown sent a call for reinforcements: Chief Executive—I’ve botched things this time. Your direct intervention might be the only way to avert a catastrophic loss on our end.

At that moment, Lin Xi—known as the ’Despair Heavenly Girl’—sensed the shift.

Lin Xi (Xia Moqian): Brother, they’re mobilizing my Battle Dragon.

Lin Rui clicked his tongue. He knew it had come to this.

The other side had chosen not to retreat but to go all in.

Yet Lin Xi and Lin Yi’s Abyss Battle Dragons were Lin Rui’s greatest assets for launching this purge operation!

He sent Lin Xi and Lin Yi a message: Watch the clock. I calculate you have no more than one minute and twenty seconds of combat duration before your internal pollution exceeds its limits. Not even my Purifying Fire can save you then.

Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): Do not overextend, no matter what!

Cang Bai Ru Shi (Lin Yi): Understood, will take caution.

Xia Moqian (Lin Xi): Got it! A minute’s worth of Longevity-level combat strength is more than enough.

Now standing alone atop the Rui Fang Group tower, Lin Xi clenched her fists tightly.

Her eyes gradually turned blood-red!

Lin Xi recalled the day her family was torn apart.

In a span of just ten hours, her mother had been attacked and killed, her younger sister abducted, and her father forced into hiding.

At this moment, she finally had the chance to exact her vengeance upon the Longevity Association!

You filthy scum, all of you must die! Die for me! Die!