"This sword is nameless; it was a gift from my master..."
A hint of pride flashed across Chi Yu's face, her beautiful eyes filled with sweet memories.
This sword, regardless of its power, was a gift from Zhong Li.
It's not about the object, but the person.
Chi Yu gripped the hilt with one hand. After receiving the sword, Zhong Li had instructed her on how to use it because she didn't know how.
Those were happy times.
Holding the sword made her feel incredibly safe, as if Zhong Li were beside her—that feeling... she could only fall asleep with the sword close to her chest.
Since weapons could be used in this battle, using the weapon Zhong Li gave her wouldn't be a problem, right?
Tang San felt something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
He asked if he could use a weapon, and after receiving a reply, the other party actually took out a weapon first.
This sword shimmered with an amber light, as dazzling as the sun, and looked anything but simple, leaving Tang San somewhat bewildered.
Shaking his head, Tang San dismissed the matter. It was just a sword; no matter how powerful the sword, it was useless if you didn't know how to use it.
Thinking this, Tang San warned, "Be careful!"
This wasn't just a warning; it also signified the official start of the competition.
"First Soul Skill: Blue Silver Entanglement!"
Without hesitation, Tang San released his first soul skill, intending to test his opponent.
Blue Silver Grass transformed into vines, sweeping towards Chi Yu.
Chi Yu, seeing this, didn't panic. If she hadn't drawn her sword, she would have used her agility-type speed to dodge the attack.
Of course, she wasn't afraid of the so-called Blue Silver Entanglement; dodging attacks was a required skill for agility-type soul masters.
Agility-type soul masters varied…
Chi Yu, with her mutated body spirit, possessed a physique far superior to other soul masters of the same level.
Even power-type soul masters were no match for her in terms of strength.
Chi Yu, wielding her sword with one hand, slashed at the onrushing vines. In an instant, golden light erupted, and the Blue Silver Grass turned to dust, scattering across the arena.
Tang San: "..."
Everyone: "..."
Tang San felt his scalp tingle and his eyelids twitching wildly.
This should just be a casual strike, right?
This surging sword energy, this power...
She... no, this sword, is it really that terrifying?
Tang San had no idea that this sword could break through the defenses of a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast as easily as cutting tofu, let alone his Blue Silver Entanglement!
Chi Yu glanced at Tang San with some surprise. That's it?
"Using the sword given to me by my master to deal with Tang San, isn't that a bit of a waste?"
Chi Yu thought to herself.
She thought Tang San was incredibly powerful, but she never expected him to shatter at the slightest touch.
Tang San's hands trembled slightly. After regaining his senses, he put away his Blue Silver Grass martial soul.
His hands reached for the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon at his waist.
Since his martial soul couldn't threaten Chi Yu, surely hidden weapons would work?
In an instant, Tang San's hands were filled with numerous hidden weapons.
Willow-leaf daggers, bone-piercing nails, and more…
"If he can use hidden weapons, this kid's strength will at least increase by one or two Soul Master titles,"
Zhao Wuji said calmly, arms crossed.
He had personally experienced the power of hidden weapons; even he, a Soul Saint, had fallen victim to them. Little Chi Yu, how laughable!
That sword was indeed powerful, but if it couldn't hit its target, it was all show and no substance.
Seeing this, Chi Yu felt a surge of malice, and her grip on the sword tightened involuntarily.
That attack just now wasn't what everyone imagined—that she had infused the sword with powerful soul energy or something.
That was merely a characteristic of the sword, a "normal attack effect."
After inputting soul power, it was a completely different story.
Tang San didn't hesitate at all; he used both his Purple Demon Eye and Ghost Shadow Steps techniques almost simultaneously.
His figure transformed into a series of phantoms, appearing elusive, and the hidden weapons in his hands also came into play.
His hands danced like butterflies, continuously launching hidden weapons, targeting the weakest points on the human body.
Normally, as an agility-type soul master, Chi Yu would dodge in this situation.
But this wasn't normal.
The sword in Chi Yu's hand shone brightly, and in an instant, an amber light enveloped her, transforming into a shield.
This shield was extremely similar to Zhong Li's shield, only less sturdy than the "chains."
"???"
What's going on? How can a sword have a shield-type skill?
Could this sword be a legendary "ancient soul tool"?
But why would an offensive soul tool have a defensive skill?
"Soul tools" are not unfamiliar to many powerful soul masters,
especially Ning Fengzhi and others.
Ning Fengzhi even knew that the national treasure of the Heaven Dou Empire was a defensive soul tool, and he had repeatedly requested to exchange it with Emperor Xue Ye, but unfortunately, Emperor Xue Ye refused each time.
Zhong Li: "..."
When making this sword, Zhong Li's first consideration was defense, and only then was his offensive power.
No matter how powerful the attack, it's useless if it can't hit the target.
But defense is different; if you use it on yourself, even if you still can't defeat the opponent, at least you can wait for rescue.
Of course, the sword's offensive power is still terrifying.
Countless hidden weapons hit the shield, creating ripples. The shield seemed like it would shatter at any moment, but it just wouldn't break...
This left Tang San stunned and somewhat bewildered.
A sword, a shield?
"No, hidden weapon techniques alone probably won't be able to deal with this shield."
Tang San wasn't stupid; on the contrary, he was quite "clever."
Since hidden weapon techniques were ineffective against the shield, he had other methods.
The Sand-Shooting Arrow and the Zhuge Crossbow appeared in his hand almost simultaneously.
While the Sand-Shooting Arrow's power wasn't enough to shatter the shield, it could confuse the opponent.
As for the Zhuge Crossbow, it was currently his most powerful mechanical hidden weapon; pulling the trigger would unleash an attack powerful enough to kill a Soul Master!
He had tested it on the way to Heaven Dou City.
Even a Soul King-level expert could easily be caught off guard.
After all, Soul Masters were physically weak, especially when their Martial Soul wasn't being released.
He pulled the trigger of the Sand-Shooting Arrow first, swish swish swish…
Just as Tang San had guessed, the shield on Chi Yu's body still rippled, but didn't break.
"Then try this!"
Tang San decisively pulled the trigger of the Zhuge Crossbow…
The next moment, Chi Yu's figure disappeared from the spot, reappearing beside Tang San.
Tang San's pupils contracted. After several rounds of testing with hidden weapons, he had almost forgotten that Chi Yu was an agility-type Soul King!
This one is different from Zhao Wuji; she's not a sitting duck!
In the nick of time, Tang San slipped and fell backward, like an iron bridge.
He narrowly avoided the catgirl's jade...
(End of Chapter)