In the Northern Wilderness, this place was once a lush grassland teeming with life. However, it was ultimately reduced to a desolate wasteland during a battle between two supreme experts, becoming a haven for countless demonic beasts.
Now, thousands of years later, this land witnesses another great battle. Two exceptional talents of the younger generation stand against each other. One is a prodigy from the Sword Immortal Sect, and the other is a rising star whose every action has sent shockwaves through the Divine Martial Continent, like a comet streaking across the heavens.
Boom!
The young man from the Sword Immortal Sect exuded an imposing aura. He raised the golden divine lamp above his head and swung it forward like a sword. The blazing golden light transformed into a powerful bolt of lightning, as if capable of tearing through time and space.
Golden brilliance erupted, rumbling loudly. The azure sky trembled violently, seemingly on the verge of shattering. Beneath Tian Fan’s feet, the crimson wilderness cracked open within a thousand-zhang radius, the fractures spreading as debris shot skyward.
The golden divine lamp turned into a massive lightning bolt that chased after Tian Fan, expanding to a mountain-like size in an instant. The scene was utterly terrifying—a weapon could grow so enormous and possess such unparalleled power.
Boom!
Silvery light, like the moon, shimmered above Tian Fan’s head as a silver five-element diagram emerged, instantly magnifying a thousandfold. It rotated slowly, forming a barrier in front of him to contend with the golden divine lamp.
The golden divine lamp radiated destructive energy, shaking the fabric of space-time. The five-element diagram rotated steadily, emitting no powerful energy fluctuations, yet it dissolved the destructive aura of the golden divine lamp with each rotation, dispersing it into the air.
“Hmph…”
The young disciple of the Sword Immortal Sect snorted coldly as three treasured swords shone with divine light. Three beams of sword Qi, as thick as water barrels, descended in quick succession.
Under this earth-shattering strike, Tian Fan was sent flying a hundred zhang away. The five-element diagram above his head quivered, humming loudly, while his blood surged violently within him.
“What terrifying control over weapons! It’s as if the energy of the Dao itself is flowing!”
A chill crept into Tian Fan’s heart. He was astonished that someone could wield weapons with such extraordinary mastery.
Boom!
A thunderous roar erupted as the golden divine lamp descended once more, and the three divine swords slashed downward. The second strike landed, creating towering waves of force. Rocks and soil were blasted into the sky before turning into dust mid-air.
The ground was left with a massive pit, a hundred zhang wide and unfathomably deep. The destructive power of the strike was so horrifying that Tian Fan inhaled sharply, his heart filled with dread.
The five-element diagram above Tian Fan’s head shattered instantly. It was the first time someone had destroyed the five-element diagram with mere weapons. These were clearly no ordinary weapons!
At that moment, Tian Fan realized the gravity of the situation. The terrifying power of the golden divine lamp and the three swords exceeded his expectations. Golden light surged to the heavens as a divine sea appeared above him. Employing the Divine Cloud Steps, his speed increased several times over, allowing him to escape the range of the golden divine lamp’s attack.
The golden light enveloped him entirely. He extended a massive golden hand and struck forward, relying on pure physical strength to obliterate everything, causing the void to tremble with deafening roars.
However, this time, the golden divine lamp did not get knocked away. Instead, three beams of sky-reaching sword Qi descended. One struck directly on his hand, while he narrowly avoided another. The third, however, emerged from a blind spot, leaving him no room to evade. It hit his abdomen, sending him flying.
“Cough…”
Tian Fan coughed up blood, severely injured. A sword mark appeared on his arm, and blood trickled slowly from it.
Opposite him, the Sword Immortal Sect disciple did not pursue. Instead, he looked astonished. He was supremely confident in his swordsmanship, yet such a powerful strike only drew a bit of blood from Tian Fan. Just how resilient was this man’s body?
“Your strength is beyond my expectations,” said the young disciple, staring intently at Tian Fan.
“Your power, however, is exactly what I anticipated,” Tian Fan retorted coldly, meeting fire with fire.
“Hmph, sharp-tongued, but that’s a woman’s trick. Let me show you what divine arts truly are!”
The young man’s expression turned icy as he raised his hands for the first time, forming three hand seals. The three flying swords in the sky quickly returned, aligning vertically in front of him. They multiplied endlessly, creating tens of thousands of swords that surrounded him entirely.
The golden divine lamp emitted divine radiance as it flew back, hovering above his head and casting down golden curtains of light that enveloped him completely.
“Sword Art: Myriad Swords Return to Origin…”
The Sword Immortal Sect disciple spoke indifferently as he extended his right hand. Above him, a light sword descended into his grasp. With a simple slash, it unleashed a boundless sword Qi that surpassed lightning, slicing through the air itself.
“Ninefold Unity!”
Tian Fan was horrified. His opponent’s sword technique was too fearsome, reaching the pinnacle of mastery. Even with his deep understanding of the five-element sword art, he was far from achieving such a level.
Dazzling silver light erupted as countless lotus leaves fluttered. Eighty-one beams of silver sword Qi surged forward, shattering the opponent’s sword Qi. However, the cost was the destruction of ten beams of his own. The remaining seventy-one beams charged forward, their powerful energy shaking the ground.
“Annihilate…”
Facing the seventy-one beams of silver sword Qi, the young man remained expressionless. With a flick of his right hand, seventy-one light swords shot out, colliding with Tian Fan’s attack.
Boom!
A terrifying shockwave spread outward, creating fierce gales that swept in all directions. Suddenly, a destructive aura erupted. A towering silver sword shadow appeared, pressing down on the space as it descended toward the myriad of light swords ahead.
On the other side, the young man remained unfazed. Calmly, he raised his left hand. The countless light swords condensed into a shield, hovering in the void and blocking the devastating slash.
“Pfft…”
At this moment, a beam of light sword shot out from an unknown direction, swift as lightning. It pierced through the smoke and dust, penetrating Tian Fan’s left shoulder.
“Come again!”
Tian Fan roared, ignoring the blood staining his left shoulder. He stepped into a divine cloud stride, leaving a faint afterimage behind. A massive silver sword light appeared in his hand. He leaped into the air, gripping the enormous light sword with both hands and slashing down with overwhelming force.
At the same time, a golden sun emerged from the center of his brow, vibrating intensely. Tian Fan unleashed his “Desire Without Trace” technique to its utmost limit. Countless streams of powerful mental force surged from his eyes, permeating the space within a thousand feet.
A frog leaped in front of him, letting out a mournful cry before collapsing. Its soul was utterly shattered.
Boom!
The light screen of ten thousand swords surrounding the young man trembled continuously. For the first time, his brow furrowed, and his expression turned grim. He swiftly raised his right hand, summoning a light sword and slashing outward with force.
“Now!”
Tian Fan bellowed, risking further injury. Frenzied streams of mental force surged like a tempest, slipping through a breach in the light screen without a sound. In an instant, they broke through the golden light barrier in front of the young man and struck directly at his soul.
“Argh!”
A harrowing scream escaped the young man’s lips. He clutched his head, tearing at his scalp as he fell to one knee. Beads of sweat as large as beans rolled down his forehead.
Tian Fan fell from the sky, gasping desperately for air. The sword energy from the young man of the Sword Immortal Sect had pierced through his abdomen, leaving a large bloodstain.
“Impressive. I underestimated you. But now, you will die. Ten Thousand Sword Blossoms!”
The young man stood up from the ground, his expression icy cold. Despite being injured, even his soul wounded, he refused to relent.
Countless light swords suddenly shattered, transforming into a curtain of light. Petals of light floated like cherry blossoms, their pink hues swirling gracefully in the wind, painting a scene of breathtaking beauty.
Yet Tian Fan felt an overwhelming sense of dread. A wave of extreme danger surged in his heart. Without hesitation, he unleashed his most powerful combat technique.
A golden “swast!ka” seal flew out from above his head, emitting strands of golden light. A diagram of the Five Elements appeared, dominating the skies. A silver lotus bloomed, and a platform emerged beneath him. Countless ancient silver characters materialized, spinning wildly around him to form a massive “镇” (Seal) character.
The golden “swast!ka” seal gleamed with a brilliant radiance, exuding an awe-inspiring dominance. The Five Elements diagram turned gently, its silvery brilliance infinite. The sacred aura spread in all directions, suppressing everything and shaking the very fabric of space-time.
Boom!
The collision of two mighty forces shook space and time. The land within a thousand feet was utterly shattered, leaving a desolate, pitted wasteland.
“Ugh… ugh…”
Both men spat blood simultaneously, flying backward and crashing heavily to the ground, unable to rise again.
“See? I told you. You can’t defeat me!”
Tian Fan struggled to his feet, his lips curling into a cold smile.
“Unfortunately for you, you’re still going to die!”
The young man from the Sword Immortal Sect struggled but failed to stand. Looking up at Tian Fan, he sneered mockingly.
Bang!
Before his words could settle, a blue figure appeared, striking Tian Fan with a single punch that sent him flying backward, coughing up blood.
This was another young man, around twenty-one or twenty-two years old. His long black hair draped quietly down his back, and his sharp, hawk-like features gave him a sinister air. His sunken eyes deepened his brooding appearance. Without hesitation, he had struck Tian Fan with a punch upon arrival, sending him flying.
This man was also at the Cloud Heaven pinnacle!
Moments later, the young man from the Sword Immortal Sect stood up with the help of the blue-clad youth. Though not fully healed, he could move again.
“Thank you, Brother Huangpu.” The young man from the Sword Immortal Sect expressed his gratitude before turning to Tian Fan. “I forgot to mention—I didn’t come alone!”
Tian Fan’s heart sank. He desperately tried to mobilize his remaining divine power to connect with the ancient divine script within him, but he could not sense its presence. Despair overwhelmed him. Against two Cloud Heaven pinnacle powerhouses, he had no chance, even in his prime. In his current state, he was utterly hopeless.
“Heh heh, Brother Lu Hun, let’s finish him together!”
The blue-clad youth let out a sinister laugh. The young man from the Sword Immortal Sect nodded. Both radiated intense divine light. Lu Hun summoned three treasured swords above his head, unleashing three unparalleled beams of sword Qi. Meanwhile, the blue-clad youth conjured a demonic moon, its aura far surpassing the Nether Moon. Under its glow, countless stones disintegrated into dust.
Destructive energy surged toward Tian Fan. This was a killing blow—a situation of certain death. Even in his peak state, he would need to give his all to contend with this. But now, with no divine power to activate his combat techniques and the ancient divine script still dormant, he could only watch in despair.
Boom!
Suddenly, a powerful sword light swept down from above Tian Fan, as if traversing space and time. It instantly obliterated the divine arts unleashed by Lu Hun and the blue-clad youth, forcing both to cough up blood. Their faces turned pale as snow. Lu Hun of the Sword Immortal Sect collapsed outright.
At the same time, a purple figure appeared beside Tian Fan. She resembled a celestial fairy, exuding an aura of divine purity. Her ethereal beauty was accentuated by her serene smile, and her flowing black hair danced elegantly in the wind.
Staring at the woman before him, Tian Fan’s mouth hung agape. He was utterly shocked, as though he had seen a ghost…
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