The Demonic Ice Ring was shockingly cold, and frost quickly spread out in all directions. The corpses on the ground were all covered in frost, as if they were corpses under the heavy snow in the extreme north.
The two eighth level earth spirit realm corpses continued to attack, their incredible speed covering up their weakness in technique.
Every attack of the corpses was as fast as lightning, and their claws were incomparably sharp as they tore through the air. Every time they swept past him, Chen Zong couldn't help but feel chills all over his body.
The Demonic Ice Ring attacked again, flying towards one of the corpses. However, the corpse dodged in an instant, and the ring chased after it and trapped it. Chen Zong dodged the other corpse's attack, and became one with his sword. His sword pierced through the air, and the Starfire Sky Strike slashed towards the corpse trapped by the Demonic Ice Ring.
The second eighth level earth spirit realm corpse was killed by Chen Zong, and only the third remained. However, Chen Zong wasn't happy at all, because he'd used up more than half of his strength.
He took out some pills to recover as much of his strength as possible, and dodged the third corpse's attack.
Although an eighth level earth spirit realm evil corpse was very strong and gave him quite a bit of pressure, it was still much better than three corpses.
Chen Zong dodged the attacks of the corpses as he took the opportunity to recover his strength.
After he'd recovered his strength, he set up the Demonic Ice Ring, drew his sword, and killed.
Dozens of corpses had all died, but Chen Zong didn't feel relieved. This was because the moment the last corpse died, the hidden gaze once again appeared and fell on Chen Zong.
Chen Zong could feel the gaze, but couldn't find where it was coming from. This made him extremely wary.
The gaze became more and more intense, and Chen Zong felt as if he was being penetrated.
"Come out." Chen Zong's voice was low, like the sound of metal clashing, and incomparably sharp.
Soon after, light footsteps sounded. Although it was very light, it was very ear-piercing in this silent palace.
The sound of the footsteps made Chen Zong's muscles tense up involuntarily. The three King Earth Vein Spirals spun madly, and the tyrannical Earth Vein Spirit Qi surged endlessly. His essence, energy, and spirit merged into a formless Sword Force that spread throughout his entire body.
The fourth stage of Sword Force spread around his body, and the third stage of Sword Intent condensed into a sword shadow above his head. The muscles of his right hand tightened, and his power circulated according to the technique of the Small Explosion Sword Art.
Along with the sound of footsteps, a black shadow appeared in front of Chen Zong. That gaze was extremely sharp, as if it wanted to pierce through Chen Zong.
In an instant, Chen Zong's hair stood on end. A chill ran down his spine, making his hair stand on end.
What kind of eyes were those?
The stark contrast between black and white was frightening and horrifying.
It was as if everything about him had been seen through by this pair of eyes. This extreme feeling of terror made Chen Zong lose control. He activated all of his strength in an instant, and the Heavenly Will Sword pierced through the air like a bolt of lightning, tearing through the darkness with unparalleled strength.
The black shadow raised a hand and pointed out a finger with a somewhat stiff movement. It seemed slow, but it arrived first.
With a pop, the sword light shattered and the sword aura dispersed. The frightening strength caused the sword to bend, and then pass through the sword to rush into Chen Zong's arm. In an instant, Chen Zong felt as if his fingers were about to shatter. The bones in his arm also gave off a mournful cry, and the frightening strength caused his blood and qi to surge.
Chen Zong wanted to use the Strong Bamboo in the Wind to counterattack, but the strength of this attack was simply too strong. It came in waves like endless waves, and the strength of each wave had reached the limit of the ninth level of the earth spirit realm. It continuously whittled away at Chen Zong's resistance.
Chen Zong could only borrow the momentum to fly backwards and dissipate the force of the continuous attacks. Even so, Chen Zong still felt pain all over his body, as if his bones were about to fall apart.
He was absolutely horrified!
What kind of expert was this to be so frightening?
Without the slightest hesitation, Chen Zong immediately activated the power of the Tower. In an instant, all of his essence, qi, and spirit surged into the Tower, and then the power of Heaven Ascension surged out.
His strong physique gave Chen Zong an even more shocking endurance. The golden power of Heaven Ascension was like a raging tide that surged and filled Chen Zong's body. Chen Zong could clearly feel his strength increasing.
Seventh level of the earth spirit realm!
Eighth level of the earth spirit realm!
Ninth level of the earth spirit realm!
Extremely wary of the black shadow, Chen Zong didn't care about his own body's endurance as he continuously accepted the surging power of Heaven Ascension.
The limit of the ninth level of the earth spirit realm!
When the power of Heaven Ascension reached this level, Chen Zong felt as if his body was about to explode. Waves of tearing pain spread through his body, as if many blades were cutting him.
Chen Zong knew that this was the most power he could endure. If this went on, his body would be damaged.
The tyrannical and violent power urgently needed to be vented. The power of Heaven Ascension surged into the Heavenly Will Sword, and as the sword trembled, an extremely frightening sword aura gushed out and pierced through the sky.
The first sword strike was as swift as a spark.
The second sword strike, Starfire Skystrike.
Two consecutive strikes struck the black shadow, causing two popping sounds to ring out as if bubbles had popped. Chen Zong was shocked to discover that the might of the Starfire Strike and Starfire Skystrike that he'd deployed with the strength of the Ascension Stage had reached an astounding level with his strength at the peak of the ninth level of the earth spirit realm.
However, these two sword strikes weren't able to do anything to his opponent. On the contrary, they were easily dispersed.
"How can he be so strong?" Chen Zong's eyes widened in disbelief.
Wasn't there a power limit in the Gold Spirit Secret Realm?
His two sword strikes just now were enough to kill an ordinary ninth level of the earth spirit realm, but they weren't able to do anything to his opponent.
Could he be an emperor?
Many thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant.
The black shadow took another step forward and slowly approached, giving Chen Zong more and more pressure.
Being too focused made Chen Zong's eyes sting. Cold sweat unconsciously seeped out of his forehead and slowly slid down.
The pressure continued to increase, and when combined with the pain in his body, Chen Zong felt even more uncomfortable.
Even so, Chen Zong didn't dare let down his guard in the slightest. His eyes were still fixed on his opponent, and his consciousness was locked onto his opponent. He didn't even blink when sweat dripped down from the corners of his eyes.
The pressure and tension were unprecedented.
Chen Zong felt a bit helpless in his heart.
This black shadow was too strong and too frightening. He had no other means to deal with it.
Connate Qi?
True Intent Sword Comprehension?
He had already activated the power of the Sky Pagoda, so the secret arts and forbidden arts wouldn't be effective.
Of course, even if they were effective, he wouldn't be able to withstand the increased power. His body would probably collapse and die before he could even kill his opponent.
Ten meters!
When the black shadow was ten meters away, the pressure was like a tsunami, causing Chen Zong to feel suffocated.
Chen Zong also saw his opponent's appearance. It was an old man in a black robe, with a skinny body. His black and white eyes were staring straight at him. It was extremely frightening.
His skin was greenish gray, the color of the evil corpse. His aura also carried an evil wave, but it wasn't as evil as the evil corpse. It seemed to be mixed with something else.
"You …" The old man's lips moved, and his throat moved along with it. A hoarse and obscure voice came out. It sounded like someone who hadn't drunk water for a long time, causing his throat to be dry. It was a bit harsh, and seemed to be difficult because he hadn't spoken for a long time. "Was … that … just … displayed … the … Miniature Explosion Sword Art?"
The more he spoke, the smoother his tone became, but his voice was still so hoarse and obscure.
"Yes." Chen Zong answered, sweat dripping down his face.
"You … What's your relationship … with the Mingjian Sect?" The skinny old man in the black robe spoke again, and his tone was more fluent.
"No relationship," Chen Zong answered honestly, "I obtained the Miniature Explosion Sword Art from an evil corpse not long ago."
Facing such a strong opponent, Chen Zong didn't lie, because it was meaningless.
"Evil corpse …" The skinny old man in the black robe suddenly fell silent, and his aura became increasingly cold and murderous. If it weren't for Chen Zong's strong endurance and strong will, he would have fainted under this terrible aura.
"How long have you obtained the Miniature Explosion Sword Art?" After a while, the skinny old man in the black robe asked again. Chen Zong could hear a trace of undetectable expectation in his voice.
"About a month." Chen Zong answered again.
"A month, and the Miniature Explosion Swordsmanship has been cultivated to the Great Mastery …" The skinny old man seemed to be immersed in his memories. His clear black and white eyes carried a hint of reminiscence. "Even in the Famed Sword Sect, it is difficult to find three people with such ability."
Chen Zong heard it, but he didn't say anything, but he was very surprised.
From the skinny old man's words, he could make some inferences. This old man was from the ancient Mingjian Sect.
Thus, Chen Zong was even more shocked.
The ancient Mingjian Sect had disappeared for a long time, and had become history. In the Spirit Gold Secret Territory, other than the hundreds of Earthly Spirits who had just entered, there were only evil corpses and evil spirits.
Evil corpses and evil spirits didn't have real spiritual intelligence.
This old man obviously had spiritual intelligence.
Could it be that he had lived since the ancient times?
Thinking of this, Chen Zong was inexplicably shocked.
"Young man, I'm the Miniature Explosion Sword Elder of the Mingjian Sect." The skinny old man suddenly spoke again, and said something that shocked Chen Zong.
An elder of the Mingjian Sect!
This was what he had guessed, but it seemed to be unexpected.
"My body is now that of an evil corpse, and I'm only relying on the treasure that protects my spiritual sense to maintain a little bit of my spiritual sense without dissipating. That's why I haven't completely become an evil corpse." The skinny old man said, and his tone was somewhat emotional.
Chen Zong was surprised by the old man's words, and also by what kind of treasure could preserve the old man's spiritual sense without being eroded, and exist until now.
"However, no matter how good the treasure is, it can't withstand the erosion of time. Now that the treasure's power is gradually losing, my spiritual sense can't exist for too long." The old man continued, "When my spiritual sense dissipates, I'll completely become an evil corpse."
Chen Zong couldn't help but feel a chill down his spine when he thought of the consequences.
This old man's strength was incomparably terrifying. If he became an evil corpse, how terrifying would it be?
"I can't bear to lose my inheritance. You're here because you're fated to be with me." The old man continued, "And you've obtained the Miniature Explosion Sword Art, which is also fated to be with my Mingjian Sect. You're able to cultivate the Miniature Explosion Sword Art to the Advanced Level in a short period of about a month. Your talent is extraordinary. Even at the peak of my Mingjian Sect, your talent can be ranked in the top three."
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