MTLNOVEL Chapter 442: The Ultimate Sword Sharpening Stone
Chapter 442: The Ultimate Sword Sharpening Stone
Lin Fengmian’s eyes gleamed coldly as he observed the towering pillar of blood light. With a swift motion, he hurled his sword toward the active Blood Sacrifice Altar.
“One Sword to Determine the Universe!”
Aided by the Moon Shadow Dragon Qi, Zhen Yuan effortlessly pierced through the protective formations of the Sacred Emperor’s Palace.
The sword imbued with the power of thunder plunged into the Blood Sacrifice Altar with unstoppable momentum.
Fierce bolts of lightning rapidly spread across the altar, causing it to crack and shatter. Debris scattered in all directions as the altar was obliterated in an instant.
The cultivators performing the ritual were instantly reduced to ashes, without even having a chance to scream.
The descent ritual was interrupted, and the towering pillar of blood light retreated before finally disappearing.
Lin Fengmian smiled faintly and said, “You want to descend? Try again later!”
The Heavenly Fiend Sovereign whose descent had been abruptly halted let out a roar of frustration, but there was nothing he could do.
Having his descent interrupted multiple times made him feel as though he had been stopped right at the peak of his climax.
Lin Fengmian ignored the Heavenly Fiend Sovereign’s frustration. After recalculating the timing, he slowly flew into the Sacred Emperor’s Palace.
Inside, only Commander Liao remained, holding the formation. Fu Dayong had fled to who knows where.
Lin Fengmian didn’t care. He raised his hand toward the sky, made a grasping motion, and coldly said, “Break!”
Without the support of the Moon Shadow Dragon Qi, the formation of the Moon Shadow Sacred Emperor’s Palace twisted and distorted, completely collapsing in an instant.
Although Lin Fengmian could easily enter the formation with the Moon Shadow Dragon Qi, what was the point of leaving it intact?
Was he supposed to keep it around to hinder his escape if he lost control of the Dragon Qi?
With the formation destroyed, Commander Liao, who had been maintaining it, spat out a mouthful of blood. He looked at Lin Fengmian in horror and felt a sense of helplessness.
The Dragon Qi had been taken away, and the formation had been broken. How could he possibly fight now?
Just as he was about to flee, Lin Fengmian struck him down in a few moves, leaving him no chance to resist.
As a Sword Saint with the Imperial Dragon Qi surrounding him, even the Moon Shadow Blade Emperor would not be as powerful as Lin Fengmian in the Holy Emperor’s Palace.
Lin Fengmian pulled out Zhen Yuan and calmly walked into the depths of the Sacred Emperor’s Palace. None who stood in his way could withstand even a single blow.
Inside the Void Heaven Divine Realm.
Luo Xue had been fighting for several days, and her spirit was beginning to tire.
Along the way, she had defeated several opponents, each one more challenging than the last, taking a heavy toll on her.
Now she stood on an icy plain, her gaze fixed on the old man with two swords and a black cloth covering his eyes.
The old man seemed to be from No Return Pavilion, and his sword techniques were mysterious and unpredictable.
However, after half a day of Luo Xue’s relentless attacks, he had finally been pushed to a disadvantage.
The old man looked at Luo Xue with a hint of regret and said with a smile, “This fairy’s swordsmanship is divine, truly worthy of being a disciple of a Supreme Master.”
Luo Xue also had great respect for the old man and sincerely replied, “Senior’s sword techniques are profound and unpredictable. This junior greatly admires them.”
The old man slowly reached up and untied the black cloth covering his eyes, saying with a hint of regret, “This is already my fifth time entering the Void Heaven Divine Realm.”
“Each time, I am defeated just as I am about to win. Perhaps this is my fate, but I have never believed in fate!”
As he finished speaking, his closed eyes suddenly opened, and in an instant he disappeared from his original position.
The old man’s sword strike came at her like a gazelle hanging its horns – simple yet extraordinary.
Luo Xue wanted to counter, but this seemingly ordinary strike appeared to be full of openings, yet at the same time, it had none.
This was the true return to simplicity!
The old man’s shining eyes seemed to see through all her moves and variations, completely sealing off her retreat.
At this critical moment, Luo Xue’s mind raced, and she couldn’t help but wonder what Lin Fengmian would do in her place.
A cold glint flashed in her eyes as she chose not to dodge or evade, instead taking the strike head on, opting to trade injury for victory.
I bet my sword is faster than yours!
A brilliant sword light erupted as the two figures passed each other. Luo Xue clutched at her abdomen and fell to the ground.
The old man’s eyes streamed with blood tears, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. He turned his head, looking back at Luo Xue with a hint of regret.
“You won.”
His body was riddled with cracks, crumbling as it had been torn apart by her sword.
The wound on Luo Xue’s abdomen was rapidly healing, and her shattered dantian was reforming.
“This junior was only able to win because of the peculiarities of the Void Heaven Divine Realm. If we were outside, I’m afraid we would have perished together.”
“That still means that your sword was faster than mine. I respectfully accept my defeat.”
The old man laughed heartily. “I am Jian Jiu of the No Return Pavilion. Little girl, you must become a Sword Saint.”
“After all, every opponent I’ve faced has become a Sword Saint. Don’t let me down as the ultimate sword sharpening stone!”
Luo Xue solemnly replied, “This junior will not disappoint you!”
As Jian Jiu slowly dissipated, Luo Xue stood there feeling a wave of fear wash over her.
Thanks to the unique characteristics of the Void Heaven Divine Realm, she had only managed to win by a hair’s breadth.
If they had been outside, Jian Jiu’s strike would have not only destroyed her cultivation, but also taken her life.
Thanks to that guy, I’ll go easy on him next time!
After this battle, Luo Xue waited for a while, but no new opponent appeared.
She understood that the next battle would probably be the last one!
Moments later, a woman slowly appeared across from Luo Xue. The two of them stared at each other, both momentarily stunned.
“Senior Sister?”
“Xue’er!”
Xu Tingyu exclaimed excitedly, “Xue’er, where have you been? Master and the others were worried sick!”
Luo Xue looked at her with a complicated expression on her face. “I’ve been worrying you all. I’ll return after this battle.”
Xu Tingyu asked skeptically, “Really?”
“Really!”
Luo Xue nodded seriously. “Senior Sister, let’s begin. I won’t hold back, and I hope you won’t either.”
Xu Tingyu looked at Luo Xue in surprise, then couldn’t help but laugh. “I thought I would be the one to say that.”
Luo Xue sighed softly. “If it were the old me, perhaps I would. But now, I won’t.”
“Why?” Xu Tingyu asked curiously.
“Because this Honored Position holds a special meaning for me. I can’t let it fall into someone else’s hands.”
Luo Xue smiled brightly. “I’ll explain everything to you when I get back, but right now, I’m a little pressed for time!”
Xu Tingyu’s expression turned serious, and she bowed respectfully. “Xu Tingyu of the Qionghua Sect, I ask for your guidance!”
Luo Xue solemnly returned the bow. “Luo Xue of the Qionghua Sect! I ask for your guidance!”
After exchanging formalities, the two immediately clashed. The sword light flared, the sword qi surged, and the sword intent soared to the sky.
Although they shared the same master, Qionghua Supreme taught them according to their individual talents, so their sword intents differed.
Luo Xue, with her free-spirited and active nature, wielded a sword intent and techniques that were unpredictable and ethereal, like a gazelle hanging its horns, leaving no trace to follow.
Xu Tingyu, cautious and meticulous, executed sword techniques like a continuous drizzle-tightly woven and with lingering force, making her an extremely difficult opponent.
The two of them had sparred countless times in the Qionghua Sect, so they knew each other’s strengths and weaknesses very well.
However, the moment Xu Tingyu crossed swords with Luo Xue, she realized that her junior sister was different from before.
Luo Xue’s sword techniques now contained many new variations, imbued with a relentless, decisive killing intent.
This made her swordplay more decisive and agile, and her strength more than doubled.
Xu Tingyu couldn’t help but feel joy at Luo Xue’s growth, but she also steeled herself with full focus.
She wouldn’t hold back, and Luo Xue didn’t need her to!
This battle would be fought with everything they had!