Embers of Sword

Chapter 604 Flying Sword!

The golden thread cage gradually contracted, eventually solidifying into a human shape.

Chen Jingxuan's all-out slashing attack... was ultimately blocked by a layer of grayish-white turbid air.

The Chaotic Breath, like a thin layer of flowing clouds, covered the skin of the black-robed Grandmaster. For cultivators who had not yet practiced martial arts, this Chaotic Breath was equivalent to a close-fitting golden armor, and it also had an extremely strong resistance to "Dao Intent".

"Unfortunately, the gold thread isn't sharp enough."

Chongkan slowly emerged from the golden cage.

The Chaotic Breath detached and transformed back into a mass of turbid energy, which swept back into his palm.

Tang Fengshu withdrew his gaze from Chen Jingxuan.

She hesitated for a moment, then acted without warning, pulling the hairpin from behind her head and throwing it with great force!

Whoosh!
This hairpin is also a spiritual treasure. Before Xiaoyaozi went into seclusion, he didn't leave Tang Fengshu many things, and this hairpin was one of them... The greatest characteristic of this spiritual treasure is that it is "indestructible". Its tip is polished to be especially sharp. As long as it is infused with spiritual energy, it will become like a natal flying sword cultivated by a sword cultivator!
A sudden burst of wind and thunder was heard!
The snow-white hairpin transformed into a bolt of lightning, shooting towards Grand Master Chongkan's face at incredible speed—

All this happened in a flash of lightning.

However, Chongkan's expression did not change at all, as if he had expected such an attack. The Great Master slightly shifted his feet and leaned back, using the momentum to raise his sleeve. The Chaotic Breath was like a thick shield, blocking the hairpin flying sword infused with Yuan Qi head-on!
珰!
The next moment, a trembling sound burst forth!
The hairpin and flying sword were knocked down by the chaotic energy, turning into a streak of light that shot out at an angle.

"You think I don't know what tricks you're hiding?"

Chongkan's expression was indifferent: "I know everything my senior brother left you before he went into seclusion. Back then, I was the one who polished the tip of this hairpin sword... You think you can pull off such a trick on me?"

Aside from the Great Dao River Treasure Technique, he was familiar with all of Tang Fengshu's methods.

Although there are many Taoist techniques and methods.

Ke Chongkan was well-read and learned almost all the books except for the secrets of Tianxiazhai.

"You have disappointed me somewhat."

Chongkan flicked his sleeves and said expressionlessly, "I originally thought that you had some skill in forming an array in the North Sea and giving up your escape to the north, so you really had some tricks up your sleeve to save your lives from me. Perhaps this battle would reveal some unexpected things... But now it seems that I overestimated you."

So far, in this battle, all he has experienced has been nothing but ambushes and betrayals.

From the "Tianxia Zhaibaoshu" (a type of Buddhist ritual) to the "Jinxianlong" (a type of Buddhist cage) and then to the "Fazhenfeijian" (a type of flying sword).

These two young men did not unleash any powerful or overwhelming supernatural abilities in a direct confrontation.

Instead, it was a series of insidious schemes.

but……

In truth, this is the most correct approach.

When there is a significant difference in absolute strength, even the most powerful supernatural abilities cannot change the balance of power.

Chen Jingxuan and Tang Fengshu's only chance is to create a moment of distraction to deliver a fatal blow.

Unfortunately, in Chongkan's view, this last chance had already disappeared.

After a series of battles, coupled with the journey from the capital city to the north, covering thousands of miles, Chongkan's vital energy was almost depleted by the time he arrived at the reed marshes... However, after such an ordeal, his vital energy had recovered somewhat.

"Great Master, it seems you have some misunderstanding..."

Chen Jingxuan spoke again.

The scholar in the blue robe tucked his hands into his sleeves, his fingertips tapping silently, one tap after another.

"Misunderstand?"

Chongkan didn't mind extending the conversation further to continue restoring his vital energy.

"I formed this formation here... not to save my life from you."

Chen Jingxuan said softly.

"...?"

Chongkan frowned slightly. "The formation in the North Sea is to kill you."

Chen Jingxuan said sincerely, "This reed marsh will be your burial place."

"what……"

Chongkan heard the most absurd joke in the world.

He couldn't help but laugh.

However, the smile froze on his face the next moment.

hum! ! !
Chongkan heard an extremely sharp sword cry, which was crossing the void.

Immediately afterwards, the void beside him was suddenly ripped to shreds like a piece of paper—

A streak of snow-white light returned without warning, accompanied by the sharp sound of a sword. It appeared on the right side of the shrine without warning... It was the hairpin flying sword that had been knocked down by the [Chaos Breath] earlier. The flying sword was sent flying for more than ten miles before returning. Under Tang Fengshu's divine control, it rushed towards the shrine at an extremely fast speed.

It's still an ambush, still a trap, still a scheme!
The first sword strike was merely to make Chongkan "lower his guard".

This "hairpin flying sword," crafted by Chongkan, actually conceals a void Dao pattern, allowing it to traverse a hundred feet of void at will.

Tang Fengshu has never used this wisp of void Dao pattern...

In Chongkan's divine perception, the flying sword seemed to suddenly traverse a hundred feet and arrive at his face in an instant.

"Boom!"

Chongkan suddenly raised his hand and summoned the [Breath of Chaos].

This was the second collision between the flying sword and the Chaos Breath. The collision was still instantaneous, and the flying sword still failed to break through the Chaos Breath's defense, being deflected. However, this attack was not a true killing blow...

"Buzz!"

The hairpin and flying sword were knocked away, but the sword's cry continued, still lingering.

A moment of confusion and bewilderment flashed in Chongkan's eyes.

Flying sword?

And flying swords!

Just as he realized something was wrong and was about to withdraw, the sound of a sword's cry was already close to his face. It was a miniature flying sword that was entirely golden. Although there was a difference in timing, this flying sword arrived almost at the same time as the hairpin flying sword. Its target was also [Chaos Breath], or more precisely... the Great Master Chongkan who wielded [Chaos Breath].

thump—

This golden flying sword tore through the void, crossed the North Sea, and traversed hundreds of feet of reed marshes.

Amidst countless fluttering white reeds, a straight and slender golden line was drawn, striking the black-robed Grand Master's raised palm with tremendous force.

"A chronic illness?!"

Amidst the almost furious exclamations of the Great Master Chongkan.

With resolute and unwavering force, the golden sword pierced into the indestructible [Breath of Chaos].

The nascent Dao intent of the Great Dao of Annihilation, so dense it overflowed, followed the gap in the Chaos Breath and forcefully penetrated it.

Chongkan subconsciously activated his Yuan power.

But an unimaginable scene unfolded: the Chaotic Breath, which could even block the Great Dao of Yang God, developed cracks after being struck by the hairpin and flying sword. It turned out that the Dao of Annihilation had found a loophole... The cracks spread at an extremely fast speed. The Yuan Power, which was originally intended to "rescue and help," turned into a deadly act.

Unable to withstand this overwhelming power, the Chaotic Breath suddenly exploded!

With a loud bang!
The murky, gray air was thus transformed into foul, filthy smoke and fire!
As a price, the entire right arm of Grand Master Chongkan, who wielded the [Breath of Chaos], exploded along with it!

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(PS: Sorry, I'm not feeling well today. To ensure quality, I kept rewriting and editing, and this is all I could write. This chapter is a bit short. The next update will be tomorrow during the day.)
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