Chapter 319: First Encounter with the Absolute Immortal Sword! (4000 words)

Chapter 319: First Encounter with the Absolute Immortal Sword! (4000 words)



Within the boundless void, in every direction, the raging Energy Aura lingered.

At this moment, Qin Zheng slowly retracted his attack.

In his Inner World, the swaying Great Dao Tree also gradually calmed down.

Across from him, a handsome young man slowly lowered his head, gazing at the hole in his chest.

More than ten million years later, there appeared another Human Race who could defeat him.

Xu Fusheng smiled with relief.

Then, he raised his head, his gaze met Qin Zheng's, and he said, "Your talent, compared to that Wu, is also quite similar."

"Next, I wish you good luck!"

Qin Zheng's eyes narrowed slightly.

In this battle, he had already used the Primordial Nine Seals and even a Path Leaf, yet he could only defeat his opponent!

Even so, his opponent's words still implied that he was inferior to Wu Qingping.

How powerful was this Absolute Immortal Sword?

Qin Zheng's mind was filled with thoughts.

At this moment, the figure not far from him began to gradually dissipate.

Qin Zheng quickly gathered his thoughts and turned to the figure, asking, "Do you know Huzi and Xizi?"

Hearing this, the figure's expression changed instantly, and he hurriedly asked, "How do you know these two names?"

"You—"

But before he could finish, his body completely disappeared before Qin Zheng's eyes.

At that moment, Qin Zheng also confirmed that the person he had replaced in the Spiritual Realm was indeed Xu Fusheng!

It could also be said that the source of his Heart Demon was the lingering Obsession of a figure, possibly a Great Master of Taiyi Rank, who was none other than Xu Fusheng, whom he had just defeated.

In this process, was there some hidden secret? Did he obtain some kind of heaven-defying opportunity?

The thought flashed through his mind.

He quickly adjusted his state, and with a single breath, his mind became completely calm, and his entire being reached the pinnacle of the present moment!

Regardless of what had happened to Xu Fusheng...

He would investigate later; for now, he needed to prepare for the upcoming battle.

Qin Zheng's gaze intensified.

And at that very moment...

Whoosh!

Dust stirred in all four directions.

Then, beams of light intertwined and converged.

A youth in a green robe, with an ordinary appearance, emerged from the dust, holding a longsword.

He didn't look at Qin Zheng immediately but instead curiously surveyed the surrounding void.

Facing such a legendary figure...

In an instant, Qin Zheng's gaze locked onto his opponent.

In his green robe, with an ordinary appearance, his entire body exuded an incredibly sharp aura, making him seem like a divine sword, radiating a sword intent that chilled the heart and shook the soul.

"You actually managed to brand me."

The youth smiled slightly.

It seemed like he had just realized where he was and who he was.

After all, in the ten million years since he had been branded, he had never left.

Then, he turned his gaze to Qin Zheng, and from the depths of his abyss-like eyes, a hint of curiosity emerged.

"You managed to defeat Xu Fusheng; you do have some skills."

"However, regardless of how much strength you used earlier, I ask that you give it your all from now on."

"Otherwise, you won't pass this trial."

As he spoke, the youth raised his longsword and lightly tapped it with his finger.

Hum!

A crisp Sword Song resonated.

In that instant, Qin Zheng felt the surrounding world transform. The boundless void was no more, replaced by a Sword Domain filled with countless longswords thrust into the ground.

The entire domain was permeated with surging and mighty sword intent.

Immediately after...

The void rippled like the surface of water.

Then, a longsword instantly thrust forward.

Silently, it moved as swift as light!

Qin Zheng's eyes narrowed, and without hesitation, he grasped the Nine Heavens Radiant Sun Blade he had just obtained.

He aimed and slashed down towards the longsword.

Whoosh!

Compared to the silent longsword, Qin Zheng's slash was filled with overwhelming momentum, as if he were about to cleave the void itself.

Amidst the rumbling thunder, the longsword and the great blade collided.

Boom!

A dazzling light, bright to the extreme, instantly blossomed from the point of impact between the sword and the blade.

After a few breaths...

The light receded like the ebbing tide.

Two figures stood facing each other.

The surrounding Sword Domain also returned to the boundless void.

"This blade is not bad."

The youth in green spoke slowly.

In his hand, the longsword, condensed by the Supreme Tower, was now covered in cracks.

Qin Zheng's expression was grave at this moment.

His arm, holding the Nine Heavens Radiant Sun Blade, trembled slightly, almost imperceptibly.

What formidable strength!

His previous strike, though hastily executed, had fully unleashed his innate foundation!

Heavenly Opening True Intent!

Path Leaf!

Nine Heavens Radiant Sun Blade!

With these three powers combined, he could only match the opponent's sword, and even then, he seemed slightly weaker.

If he hadn't chosen this blade, his disadvantage would have been even more apparent.

No wonder he was the first in the Spirit Ruins!

A near-legendary existence!

At this moment, strands of light converged on the young man's longsword, instantly repairing the cracks on its surface.

The youth looked at Qin Zheng and said slowly, "Your strength is not weak, and your foundation is powerful, but your control over your own power is too simplistic and crude."

Qin Zheng's expression flickered slightly.

The youth continued, "Your previous strike, although it seemed like you were giving it your all, only unleashed seven-tenths of your strength!"

"Not only did you fail to fully utilize your abilities, but you also wasted three-tenths of your power!"

"You'll never reach your limits like this! You can't unleash your true strength!"

"As you advance in cultivation, the higher your realm, the slightest difference in strength will create an insurmountable gap!"

"If you can't grasp every bit of your power, you'll never break through your limits and reach the pinnacle!"

As the youth spoke, he took a step forward and instantly appeared before Qin Zheng, slashing his sword downward.

Whoosh! This sword strike was different from the previous one; it was filled with a fierce aura, as if it could split heaven and earth! But in Qin Zheng's eyes, the power contained in this strike was noticeably weaker than the previous silent one.

Qin Zheng's heart stirred slightly.

He immediately gripped his great dao and swung it with all his might.

This time, the changes induced by the great dao were significantly weaker than before.

However, upon seeing this strike, the youth smiled slightly, and his expression became more serious.

Sword and dao clashed once again.

Clang! A crisp sound of collision echoed.

No other changes occurred.

The youth's longsword shattered instantly, but with a quick reach, another longsword appeared in his hand.

He slashed his sword again and again, engaging in continuous combat with Qin Zheng.

"At this advanced stage, whether it's a sword, a dao, or any other technique, the focus is on intent, not form!"

Bang! The longsword shattered again, but with a flick of his wrist, another sword appeared in his hand.

"When your intent reaches its peak, your strength will follow. Once you truly understand the essence of your technique, and without forcing it, your body will naturally unleash the full potential of your technique!"

The youth's movements grew faster, and the sword intent that pierced the heavens became more vigorous.

Qin Zheng felt the pressure increasing, but his eyes shone brighter.

At this moment, he realized that although his realm hadn't advanced, his strength was gradually rising with each clash of the sword and dao. The youth before him was different from the other nine; this wasn't just a simple contest to determine victory or defeat. He was teaching him step by step, helping him unlock his potential and push his strength to the limit.

So, Qin Zheng cast aside all distractions, disregarding victory or defeat, and immersed himself wholly in the battle with the youth.

If he could fully comprehend and maximize his strength, it would be a tremendous opportunity for growth!

Supreme Tower.

The atmosphere was heavy.

Second Place!

The change in ranking on the tower's body caused the Demon Race members to sink into deep gloom.

Qin Zheng's name,

At this moment, this unfamiliar name, became etched deeply into the minds of the Demon Race members. A stranger from the Human Race had become the second in the Supreme Tower, and he was likely to advance beyond the Celestial Immortal Realm, perhaps even becoming a force to rival the Immortal Severing Sword, capable of standing against the Seven Great Demon Gods!

Even if he wasn't as powerful as the Immortal Severing Sword,

He would still be a formidable opponent, capable of facing four or five Demon Gods alone!

If such an existence were allowed to leave the Spirit Ruins alive, the future of the Demon Race would be in jeopardy! With this thought, all the Demon Race members' gazes converged on the three figures standing at the forefront.

The top three of the Demon Clan Elite Rankings, Earth Immortals capable of defeating Celestial Immortals!

If these three spoke and took action, along with the combined efforts of the rest of the Demon Race, Qin Zheng, despite his exceptional talent and potential, would be no match for them, as he had just advanced to the Earth Immortal Realm.

How strong could an Earth Immortal be?

At most, they would be equivalent to Celestial Immortals. With their full power unleashed, they would surely capture Qin Zheng!

Ten thousand years ago, the Demon Race's arrogance had allowed the Immortal Severing Sword to grow to its current formidable state.

Arriving at this point, having learned their lesson, they would surely not allow such an event to happen again!

They would not let another Absolute Immortal Sword appear within the Human Race!

"Ao Brother, Lei Brother, what are your thoughts?"

At this moment, the three figures standing at the forefront of the demons turned their gazes towards the other side, where the Dragon and Phoenix tribes stood.

Although these two tribes did not acknowledge their demon identities, they would also not be pleased to see another Absolute Immortal Sword emerge within the Human Race.

As these words echoed...

The eyes of the surrounding demons all turned towards the Dragon and Phoenix tribes on the other side.

The bloodlines of these two tribes were scarce, and the members who entered the Spirit Ruins numbered only around twenty from both tribes combined.

Yet, no one dared to overlook them.

The bloodlines of these two tribes possessed exceptional innate talent, and each member had strength rivaling the top ten of the Demon Clan Elite Rankings.

And under the gaze of the crowd...

The members of the two tribes exchanged glances.

Then, the two most powerful figures slowly stepped forward and spoke, "We won't interfere, but you demons and humans must resolve your conflict on your own. However..."

"According to rumors, those who reach the top ten of the Supreme Tower can obtain the inheritance of the Nine Sun Immortal Sect!"

"Immortal Arts, Divine Weapons, and Immortal Herbs!"

"This involves items above the Celestial Immortal realm, and we cannot turn a blind eye!"

"If that Qin Zheng obediently hands over the items, we will leave immediately."

"But if he stubbornly refuses, don't blame us for being ruthless and merciless!"

After the Dragon and Phoenix tribes spoke, the three Demon Clan Elites nodded slightly, and a faint smile appeared on their faces.

Standing before the tower, listening to the demons' dignified discussion, Gu Xuanji's expression turned as dark as water.

He stood up, his back to the Supreme Tower, facing the demons, and spoke in a cold voice, "If you dare to kill me, the Human Race's Elite, can you guarantee that you'll leave this Spirit Ruins alive?!"

Hearing his voice, the surrounding demons were momentarily stunned, and then their gazes shifted to him.

Immediately...

A burst of loud laughter filled the air.

"Ridiculous! Ridiculous!"

"Who can stop us from leaving the Spirit Ruins? Is it you?"

"You're talking nonsense! The Human Race has lost their minds, and their words are incoherent!"

".”

The surrounding demons chuckled mockingly.

The Dragon and Phoenix tribes also turned their gazes towards Gu Xuanji.

Their expressions were filled with arrogance and indifference, and their eyes seemed to regard him as no more than an ant.

"We've heard of Gu Xuanji from the Human Race, and his strength is no weaker than the top ten of the Demon Clan Elite Rankings."

"Moreover, having just emerged from the Supreme Tower, he has likely reached the edge of the Celestial Immortal realm, which explains his bold words."

"However... I'd like to test that."

"Let's see if your abilities are real or fake!"

The third-ranked Demon Clan Elite slowly stepped forward, approaching Gu Xuanji.

As he took each step, his powerful aura rose.

Gu Xuanji's expression turned grim.

His strength was already formidable, and after experiencing the cleansing of the Nine Heavens Essence Qi within the Supreme Tower, he underwent a transformation.

If it were a one-on-one duel, he would not fear his opponent.

However, in the current situation, surrounded by enemies on all sides, he lacked the strength to suppress the entire crowd, and any action would be futile!

He would only end up dead!

And Qin Zheng, who emerged from the tower, would face the same fate!

How can we break free from this predicament? Gu Xuanji felt his mind was about to explode.

"Brother Xuanji."

Just then, Zhao Qinggan's voice rang in his ear, instantly snapping him back to reality.

"I told you, I'm incredibly lucky."

Zhao Qinggan continued speaking as he slowly approached Gu Xuanji, his face determined as he looked at the surrounding demons.

Gu Xuanji was momentarily stunned.

Then, within his gaze, he saw Zhao Qinggan reach out and grasp a wooden sword.

The instant he saw the wooden sword, his pupils constricted.

Zhao Qinggan continued, "When I was young, due to a stroke of luck, I stumbled into a Mystic Realm and encountered the Absolute Immortal Sword."

As these words echoed...

The expressions of the demons and the Dragon and Phoenix tribes changed instantly.

The slowly approaching third-ranked Demon Clan Elite halted in his tracks.

Zhao Qinggan's voice continued, "He said I had mediocre talent, but my luck was exceptional, so he gave me this wooden sword to protect myself."

"Now, I think it's time to use this sword."

After speaking, Zhao Qinggan gripped the wooden sword, his eyes cold, as he scanned the surroundings, "Who wants to test this sword?!"

(End of Chapter)

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