Chapter 242: Soul Shattering Sword
Aside from the tall, imposing man who had already decided to leave and no longer participate in the struggle for the Soulblade Specter, the remaining Nascent Soul cultivators all looked grim.
A Heaven-grade Soulblade Specter unleashing its Soul Shattering Sword meant that they had to make a decision immediately.
They had already guessed the identity of the woman who had entered Daybreak Mountain first—after all, relevant news had reached their ears just the day before.
The Nascent Soul peak master of the Sword Sect had come for the Soulblade Specter… If they waited until she recovered inside, they would truly have no chance at all.
Defeating the Soulblade Specter single-handedly meant that the Sword Sect peak master's strength surpassed any one of them.
Among sword cultivators, Sword Sect disciples were already known for being unmatched in their realm…
They had understood this from the very beginning. That was why, upon hearing of her arrival yesterday, they had been uneasy. But never did they expect that they might have wasted their efforts before even facing her.
The four Nascent Soul cultivators who were unwilling to give up clenched their teeth.
If they still wanted to fight for the Soulblade Specter, they would have to teleport directly to the approximate location of the Soul Shattering Sword.
But if at that moment—a single slash descended…
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Luo Wusheng's eyes darkened as he remained highly attuned to the changes in the surrounding forces, preparing to react instantly if any of the Nascent Soul cultivators teleported.
Of course, he could also choose to teleport directly to the Sword Sect fairy's side using the power left behind on the Cold Light Sword.
However, if he engaged in battle over there, the yet-to-be-sealed Soulblade Specter might fall into someone else's hands, and he would also disrupt his companion's efforts to stabilize her injuries.
After all, Ling Shuangxue had been unable to withstand the Soul Shattering Sword in her current state, forcing her to take time to recover. That was the only reason she even considered seeking assistance.
'But now that the Soul Shattering Sword has been forced out, everything should be going as planned—it should be reaching its conclusion…'
Maintaining the deterrence of [Phantomless 2.0] in his hands, Luo Wusheng mimicked the imposing presence that Immortal Nation Empress had displayed that night while wielding the Human Emperor Sword against the Netherkin Nation hidden experts.
Even as he strategized about the techniques he would use if a fight broke out, the next moment—
He froze.
And in that very instant, the Nascent Soul cultivators opposite him also did not take the opportunity to teleport away.
Because they, too, could not understand what was happening.
From deep within Daybreak Mountain, at the very place where the Soul Shattering Sword had just erupted, the power that had dispersed now began to gather once more—this time, radiating an even more terrifying aura than before.
Another Soul Shattering Sword?
"A second Soul Shattering Sword? How is that possible—? Could there be another Heaven-grade Soulblade Specter hidden within Daybreak Mountain?!"
A Nascent Soul sword cultivator from a scattered cultivator team trembled in shock, abruptly halting his secret attempt to manipulate the world's forces for teleportation.
As events took a dramatic turn, the color in Luo Wusheng's eyes shifted rapidly.
'In her current state, enduring even one Soul Shattering Sword would leave her injured, making it impossible for her to gather spiritual energy in the short term…'
'If she has to face a second one now…'
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Deep Within Daybreak Mountain
Ling Shuangxue leaned against a half-destroyed spiritual tree, her face pale and her vision blurry.
The power of the Heaven-grade Soulblade Specter's Soul Shattering Sword had exceeded her expectations.
Her once indomitable sword intent had weakened, and at this moment, she could no longer gather spiritual energy—let alone focus her spiritual awareness to perceive the outside world clearly.
The injuries on her body were not light, especially when compounded with the wounds left by the mysterious attack the day before. The overlapping damage caused her condition to decline further.
Fortunately, listening to Luo Wusheng's storytelling last night had indeed helped stabilize some of her previous injuries. Furthermore, her reforged sword heart was solid enough to allow her to steady her breath even in this situation without much difficulty.
'As long as I can gather my sword intent again, I should be able to regain mobility within a short time…'
Once she sealed the dying Soulblade Specter using the Sword Sect's secret technique, this matter would be completely settled.
But at that moment, Ling Shuangxue suddenly felt a chilling sensation creep over her.
It was the instinctive warning of a Nascent Soul cultivator sensing danger ahead.
Yet… hadn't the Soulblade Specter already unleashed Soul Shattering Sword and lost its ability to act? Could there be someone else…?
Just as this thought surfaced, a familiar, shrill wail echoed in her ears.
The faint sword intent she had just managed to gather trembled and became unstable.
The shock seemed to jolt her nerves, and for a moment, Ling Shuangxue's blurred vision sharpened.
The spiritual plant around her was covered in black flames, marred with the scars of destruction.
This was all the result of the Soul Shattering Sword's impact.
Her initial battle with the Soulblade Specter hadn't caused too much commotion. The moment she discovered its presence, she had seized the initiative, pressing forward relentlessly and forcing the Soulblade Specter into a dead end.
The Soulblade Specter had decisively used its final technique.
As expected, she had endured it. Everything had been within her calculations.
So long as no one interfered, she would have been able to recover and then claim the half-dead Heaven-grade Soulblade Specter for herself.
But now…
Ling Shuangxue felt her lips and tongue dry up.
A figure, covered in golden cracks, slowly straightened itself amidst the wasteland, shrouded in pitch-black flames brimming with the aura of annihilation.
As it moved, the cracks on its body gradually faded, and from within them, an eerie black mist seeped out.
The mist surged wildly around it, twisting into the form of a grotesque face. Its jagged mouth gaped open.
That was the source of the shrill wailing.
'But this posture…?'
For an instant, Ling Shuangxue's heartbeat seemed to stop.
She wouldn't mistake it. This was the exact stance of Soul Shattering Sword—the same devastating technique she had just withstood.
But this was still the same Heaven-grade Soulblade Specter!
A Soulblade Specter capable of using Soul Shattering Sword twice in succession?
Realizing this, a deep chill crawled through Ling Shuangxue's soul.
In her current state, without the ability to form a proper defense, if she were to take another hit from Soul Shattering Sword—while it might not be fatal, severe injuries would be unavoidable.
Though she was unable to fully perceive the situation, she could already sense the impending impact looming over her.
However, before it could strike—
A hand gently wrapped around her waist.
Before she could react defensively, a voice spoke softly.
"I made it just in time… Hmm, looks like I've attracted some hatred as well."
It's a familiar voice.
Ling Shuangxue blinked in surprise.
She turned to look at the young man holding her, then followed his gaze.
The howling Soulblade Specter had frozen in place.
Its grotesque, contorted face was staring directly at them, its crazed crimson eyes locked onto the newly arrived youth.
And in its chest—
The Cold Light Sword, wrapped in dense spiritual energy and tinged with flickering purple lightning, had pierced through the black mist, leaving behind golden cracks.
With a flick of his wrist, the sword withdrew from the wound and spun elegantly through the air before landing steadily in his hand. He twirled it in a graceful flourish.
"So this is what it feels like to be locked onto by a Soul Shattering Sword? The forces of heaven and earth are suppressing me, making teleportation impossible… I'll have to take it head-on."
He exhaled lightly, his expression calm.
"Good thing I learned a lot from the fairy last night and made some guesses. Otherwise, I really wouldn't know how to handle this."
In the next instant, a deafening boom resounded.
But it wasn't the sound of Soul Shattering Sword.
It was a clap of thunder.
The forces of heaven and earth fell into turmoil.
And amidst the explosion of black flames, Ling Shuangxue's vision shifted.
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