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Chapter 174: Despair
Coldly staring at the Yin Yu Zhen Ren across from him, Sun Zhe was clad in silver-black armor formed from demonic energy, wielding the North Star Blade. His long black hair floated without wind, and his enchanting eyes shone like stars. His entire presence reached its peak; although his cultivation had only risen to the Late Stage Thunder Lord, the fighting spirit surging within him made Sun Zhe's aura no less formidable than that of a Thunder Lord Pinnacle.
The single word "battle" encapsulated all of Sun Zhe's emotions. At this moment, he seemed to have entered a strange state where no other thoughts occupied his mind—only this one idea: if he won, he and Jingjing could live; if he lost, they would only face death.
He had no other choice!
"Good!"
Seeing Sun Zhe's state, even Yin Yu Zhen Ren couldn't help but sigh in admiration. Previously, he hadn't thought much of Sun Zhe. Throughout his cultivation journey, he had encountered countless individuals, and in his eyes, Sun Zhe was merely ordinary. However, Sun Zhe's performance now exceeded his expectations; even when he was at this age, he had never possessed such strength.
Yet, witnessing Sun Zhe’s astonishing potential only intensified the killing intent within him. Those who reached his level were all ruthless and decisive; mercy was merely an excuse for the weak. Such powerful individuals would never leave themselves with future troubles.
"I didn't expect to see you like this. To show my respect for you, I will use all the power I have restored."
As soon as the words left his mouth, a violent energy storm surged from his emaciated body. Black whirlwinds immediately swept up around him, causing the entire Cave to tremble violently. The external Void shifted dramatically as dark clouds began to gather.
Thunderer, Thunder Master, Thunder Sovereign, yet this did not stop; his cultivation continued to rise rapidly. In the blink of an eye, it reached the Realm of the Thunder Lord, advancing through Thunder Lord early stage, Mid-Level Thunder Lord, and Late Stage Thunder Lord, without slowing down until it reached the realm of Great Perfection of Thunder Lord. This was not just an aura; it was a genuine cultivation level that had attained the Great Perfection of Thunder Lord.
But this was not the end. With a thunderous roar, Yin Yu Zhen Ren’s aura suddenly surged again, breaking through to the early stage of the Thunder Lord. Ultimately, it peaked at the early stage of the Thunder Lord. At this moment, Yin Yu Zhen Ren’s entire presence had reached a terrifying level.
This was also the first time that Sun Zhe witnessed a full-force explosion of a Cultivator at the Realm of Thunder Lord. It was only then that he truly felt the terror of a Thunder Sovereign Stage Cultivator. However, despite feeling fearsome power, there was not an ounce of dread in his heart; instead, his fighting spirit grew stronger.
Without uttering a single word, while Yin Yu Zhen Ren’s enhancement had not yet ceased, Sun Zhe charged towards him. This was not a competition or practice; it was a fight for life and death. Naturally, Sun Zhe would not discuss any rules of engagement. The light flashed on his North Star Blade, and fierce Sword Qi instantly slashed diagonally toward Yin Yu Zhen Ren.
Now, Sun Zhe’s speed had reached an unimaginable level; with just one step forward, he appeared right in front of Yin Yu Zhen Ren. Although his mastery of sword techniques remained at the third realm within the four realms of swordsmanship, he had nearly reached the peak of that realm. The power behind each casual swing could rival that of ordinary martial arts.
The power of thunder surged forth immediately, entwined with sinister demonic energy as it rushed into the blade, transforming into streaks of purple-black blade aura that fell like rain. Each strike could cleave mountains and break stones with terrifying force.
"Today I will show you the unique domain possessed by a Cultivator at the Realm of Thunder Lord and make you understand the true difference between a Thunder Lord Stage Cultivator and a Thunder Sovereign Stage Cultivator!"
In an instant, he dodged dozens of brilliant sword auras aimed at him by Sun Zhe. Looking at the approaching figure of Sun Zhe, Yin Yu Zhen Ren coldly spoke.
As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his right sleeve forward. A black light flashed out and expanded rapidly. In an instant, the entire cave was enveloped in this black light; even high above in the void, Jingjing was unexpectedly caught within it. This was indeed the domain belonging to Yin Yu Zhen Ren.
"Although the Thunder Sovereign Stage's domain cannot truly dominate all life, it is enough to deal with you!"
As soon as the words fell, Yin Yu Zhen Ren's figure instantly vanished from the spot. Sun Zhe felt a hint of danger in his heart, and with his right hand, he raised the Long Sword to block. A heavy sound echoed as Sun Zhe's figure was immediately pushed back to the right.
"Not bad on the reaction, but how many times can you react like this? Even if your body can hold up, your spirit probably won't last... In my domain, I have no consumption... By the way, how long can your current state last?"
As soon as the words were spoken, Yin Yu Zhen Ren's figure disappeared again. Suddenly, green phantoms flashed around Sun Zhe, and relentless killing moves struck towards him. If it weren't for Sun Zhe's excellent combat awareness, he wouldn't have been able to withstand Yin Yu Zhen Ren's attacks at all. However, the frequency of these attacks still left him somewhat overwhelmed.
"Boom..."
With an explosive sound, a whip kick landed directly on Sun Zhe's armored abdomen. A tremendous force immediately surged through him. Although the armor had absorbed much of the power, the remaining force still caused Sun Zhe's insides to churn, and his body was sent flying backward.
"What’s wrong? Is your mental reaction a bit slow? Your reactions will become increasingly dull..."
With a cold smile, Yin Yu Zhen Ren quickly approached Sun Zhe, his eyes filled with intense killing intent. The better Sun Zhe performed, the stronger the killing intent in his heart became.
"Squeak... Squeak..."
The previous close combat had left Jingjing unable to intervene. Now that she finally saw an opportunity, the brilliant Divine Radiance she had accumulated surged towards Yin Yu Zhen Ren. The entire black domain seemed to be filled with this purple light. Even Yin Yu Zhen Ren couldn't help but change his expression slightly and immediately dodged to the side.
"Ancient Blade Technique—Slaughter!"
Seizing this moment, Sun Zhe struck!
The Slaughtering Seven Styles was what Sun Zhe had obtained from Wanbingyuan by chance; its power was said to surpass ordinary Divine Abilities; otherwise, it wouldn't bear the title "Ancient." However, this Ancient Blade Technique was far more complex than ordinary Martial Arts. With Sun Zhe's qualifications, after studying for so long, he could only comprehend the first move—Slaughter—from the Slaughtering Seven Styles.
Yin Yu Zhen Ren was indeed not in a state to last much longer; he couldn't afford a war of attrition. The previous intense battle had already made his body feel like it was about to collapse, and his aura was faintly unstable—a sign that he was nearing his limit. Rather than waiting for defeat, it was better to make a desperate attempt!
Coldly watching Yin Yu Zhen Ren being pushed back by Jingjing, Sun Zhe's eyes revealed a chilling intent. All of his Thunder Power and demonic energy were poured into the Long Sword without reservation. The black North Star Blade suddenly shone with an unprecedented brilliance, as if it had transformed into a true Divine Blade.
Sun Zhe swung his right arm down fiercely, tracing a strange arc through half of Void. With all his strength behind it, he slashed forward in an instant, releasing an extremely profound aura.
At the moment this slash fell, Sun Zhe's face turned pale as snow; he collapsed onto the ground. The Beast Souls of two Ancient ferocious beasts returned to his arms, and the armor that had been attached to him vanished. Both his Thunder Power and Spiritual Power were at their limits; all that remained was this one strike that had already been unleashed!
In the blink of an eye, darkness enveloped the entire area instantly. Even Yin Yu Zhen Ren's released domain was shrouded in this darkness; everything fell into silence as if this darkness was everything—the darkness ruled over all—and what was called the world was merely this expanse of darkness.
In the endless darkness, a gigantic Long Sword suddenly emerged, exuding an unmatched aura as it swung down with a thunderous force, splitting the infinite darkness in half as if it had been cleaved apart, shattering into countless fragments. If the sword was to slay, it must also cause destruction!
At this moment, Yin Yu Zhen Ren's expression truly changed, his eyes filled with indescribable terror. For the first time, he felt such an intense sense of deathly crisis emanating from Sun Zhe. This Ancient Blade Technique was something he had never witnessed before.
Without a moment's hesitation, Yin Yu Zhen Ren immediately unleashed his strongest defensive Divine Ability. With both hands forming intricate gestures, like a butterfly dancing chaotically, he conjured hundreds of hand signs in the blink of an eye. The spiritual power from his Dantian surged forth, and in an instant, a colossal Black Shield appeared before him, shimmering with dazzling brilliance.
"Crack..."
A crisp sound echoed as the endless darkness suddenly split open a gap, as if this strike had carved out an opening. In the blink of an eye, everything shattered; all that was enveloped by darkness crumbled away, and everything within the Cave turned to dust. Even the domain released by Yin Yu Zhen Ren vanished into the ground.
After a while, the darkness that had covered the ground slowly dissipated. Everything seemed to return to its original state; the Cave regained its former light, but what was once a pristine Cave had now become a wasteland.
Though Sun Zhe could not fully unleash the true power of slaughter with his current cultivation level, the force that evolved from it was still shocking. The entire Cave collapsed under that single strike.
"You are indeed impressive..."
A cold voice suddenly echoed from the corner of the Cave. The moment this voice sounded, Sun Zhe involuntarily trembled, despair flooding his eyes. The very thing he feared most had come to pass—Yin Yu Zhen Ren was still alive!
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