Forge your destiny into a sword, slash your soul and ascend to immortality

Chapter 320 The Ten Pillars of the Heavenly Ladder and the Giant Iron Turtle
[Xuanjia] tried to share the power of [Zhuxian Sword Formation], but the continuous [Suppression] spells kept interrupting his smooth flow of magical power.

As one of the most powerful beings in the entire [Night Jade], he embodies the power of countless stars, possessing strength far exceeding that of ordinary people.

Normally, no one can exert control over him.

Just as no matter how powerful a person is, they cannot contend with the myriad stars.

Ke Jingqian's "Pangu Body" relies on the origin of "Sumeru".

To a certain extent, it is no less impressive than the large star cluster behind the [Xuanjia].

This allowed his [Suppress] technique to play a significant role in battles.

All of this gave Jing Qian perfect space to unleash his power, allowing his [Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation] to pour directly onto [Mysterious Armor].

"Stab!"

A piercing sound erupted as the [Mysterious Armor] withstood a single strike from the [Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation]. Its formidable defense was pierced through as if made of paper.

The terrifyingly powerful sword energy spread along the body of the [Mysterious Armor], extinguishing its life force.

In the clash between the strongest sword and the hardest shield, Jing Qian ultimately prevailed!
However, as [Xuanjia]'s life faded, a large star suddenly began to twinkle in the starry sky behind him.

This is the final, dazzling burst of light from a star.

When [Xuanjia] was killed by [Zhuxian Sword Formation], he actually transferred all the damage he suffered to Xingchen, who was deeply connected with him.

Although the power of the [Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation] was not dispersed, the damage it caused was transferred to others.

The Xuanjia armor withstood the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation at the cost of a star!
Because of this reliance, he did not give way at all when faced with a strong attack.

He just opened his mouth and said:
"Among the Ten Pillars of the Heavenly Ladder, I am ranked last, but I am not someone you can easily offend."

"If you also wish to ascend the Heavenly Ladder, you must slay me ten thousand times!"

"However, can you bear the consequences of this?"

Having said that, [Xuanjia] raised his hand and unleashed a magical power with an extremely strange aura.

This magical power also originated from the starry sky behind him, yet it contained an unspeakable malice.

[Xuanjia] has reached this point, so it is certainly not a giant tortoise that only knows how to defend.

Besides his powerful martial arts that unleash the power of stars, there is also a Daoist technique called "Star Destroyer," which is also an important core of his offensive strategy.

This method belongs to the innate Great Dao of Cause and Effect, and is extremely strange and unpredictable.

Whenever [Xuanjia] suffers great damage, this [Daoist Technique] allows him to transfer the damage to the connected stars.

But once a star can no longer withstand the damage, it is forced to be destroyed.

The billions of living beings that live on it will all perish one day.

In the midst of this, immense acts of killing and karmic consequences arise.

The method of "Destroying Stars" can condense this karmic force into a powerful backlash that attacks the enemy.

This creates a perfect synergy within the [Mystic Armor] skill system.

Connecting the stars, gathering strength, and sharing the damage.

Once a powerful enemy is encountered, shattering his star will immediately gather karma and cause it to backfire.

This made him a veritable thorny iron turtle.

Not only is it tough and capable of dealing with attacks, but it also has a built-in rebound ability, making it really difficult to handle.

Accompanied by Xuanjia's extremely confident words, this power of cause and effect, carrying an extremely terrifying force, swept towards Jing Qian.

Jing Qian is also tough and resilient. With the Pangu Body planted here, the past and future anchor points are secured, and the Time Sequence Refresh is available at any time. It's impossible for him to die.

However, when he personally experienced this power of cause and effect, he was also suddenly stunned!
The Daoist technique of "Destroying Stars" is indeed profound and wondrous!
Its causal backlash was able to completely reflect the attacks received by the [Mysterious Armor].

The magical power attacking Jing Qian also evolved into a sword light of the [Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation] as it passed through.

It was exactly the same as the sword light that Jing Qian had just unleashed.

Not only that, when the [Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation] rebounded from the [Mysterious Armor] and was slashed out at lightning speed, the 100,000 stars behind him simultaneously flashed with dazzling starlight.

These starlight rays, shining into the sword light, actually propelled the power of the [Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation], which was experiencing a causal rebound, to continue to rise!
The [Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation] rebounded from the [Mystic Armor] was even more powerful than Jing Qian's.

Jingxing felt the immense sword light surging towards him, and his vision was broadened.

The myriad realms are filled with extraordinary people and events, and the combat systems of true masters completely overturned his imagination.

No wonder [Xuanjia] was able to win five placement matches and break through to the [Heavenly Realm].

The more intense the attack on this spiky iron turtle, the higher the damage it reflects back.

As long as he can survive, he will eventually be able to use an even more powerful force of causal rebound to shatter the enemy.

However, the cost of this [Star Destroyer] technique is not low!
To fully unleash its power, it requires the sacrifice of one star realm after another, teeming with life.

They deliberately instigated one catastrophe after another that threatened to destroy the world.

If we consider cause and effect and the karma of killing, then [Xuanjia] is clearly superior.

Faced with this [Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation], which was even stronger than his own, Jing Qian showed no fear whatsoever; instead, he became extremely interested.

For him, winning or losing is not important; the real treasure is a true strongman who is his equal.

However, interest aside, the threat of death posed by this sword of causal backlash that exceeds one's own limits is real and undeniable!
Before the sword light even arrived, the extremely sharp and annihilating sword intent had already pierced through the void and locked onto him firmly.

The surrounding space was completely frozen and sealed off, and even the [Suppress] technique could not shake it.

This devastating blow, amplified by the combined power of karma and the strength of ten thousand stars, was unstoppable.

Finally, it was Jing Qian's turn to experience the power of the [Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation] as a victim!
There is no way to avoid it!

A dazzling light burst forth in Jing Qian's eyes as he mobilized every aspect of himself to the extreme!

The body of Pangu is so large that it is impervious to all laws.

With all its might, it gave its all.

He roared and burned all the remaining primordial power in the nine [Hongjun Furnaces] without reservation.

The Pangu Body radiated an unprecedented chaotic light, faintly resonating with the Sumeru dimension behind it on a deeper level, attempting to withstand this fatal sword strike!
At the same time, he threw out his [Suppression] spells without restraint, attempting to seal this causal power.

All twelve of the reserved [Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formations] were unleashed in a concentrated burst, converging to clash with the [Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation] empowered by the opposing star.

This was the first time Jing Qian had been forced to go all out since his promotion!
The terrifying strength he displayed shocked the [Mysterious Armor] on the other side.

As expected, he is a powerful fighter recognized by the [Heavenly Ladder].

Their strength and foundation are truly not to be underestimated.

The next moment, the gray-red sword light, which contained the cause and effect of the extinction of stars, the terror of karmic backlash, and the power of Jing Qian's own [Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation], slashed down fiercely!

"Crack!!!"

The layers of [Suppressing] light curtains that Jing Qian had set up shattered one after another like bubbles under the sun, unable to stop even a fraction of a breath.

Immediately afterwards, the sword light slammed into the Pangu Body, which he had raised to its limit in terms of defense!
Time seemed to freeze at that moment. The chaotic light and the greyish-red sword light collided violently, eroding and obliterating each other…

Jing Qian could clearly hear the sounds of his bones shattering, his flesh dissolving, and his foundation crumbling.

His physique, strong enough to shake stars, appeared so fragile before this sword light that surpassed the limits of his own comprehension.

The phantom of the [Sumeru] dimension was trembling violently, as if it were also under tremendous pressure.

He saw the extraordinary scene contained within the sword light.

That was the overwhelming karma formed from the wails and resentment of billions of living beings when a life-bearing star finally perished.

That was the cold karma accumulated from the [Mysterious Armor] transferring damage and coldly watching the stars annihilate.

It was as if ten thousand stars were shining simultaneously, pushing this destructive force to its extreme!
"Cause and effect backlash... The weight of the stars..."

"handsome!"

A final realization flashed through Jing Qian's mind.

Immediately, all his defenses were completely breached!
"laugh!"

The greyish-red sword light, like a hot knife slicing through butter, slashed down from his brow and pierced through his entire body!
Jing Qian froze completely, and the light in his eyes quickly dimmed.

A straight line of light appeared on the [Pangu Body]. Then, his body slowly separated along the line of light, and then collapsed with a bang, turning into the purest energy points, like dust blown away by the wind, dissipating into this gradually collapsing starry illusion.

He was killed by his own more powerful version of the [Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation] with a single sword strike!

The starry sky was silent.

[Xuanjia] stood still, the starlight around him dimmed slightly, and his aura became somewhat disordered.

But he ultimately withstood Jing Qian's deadly attack and used Jing Qian's own methods against him, achieving a temporary victory.

He gazed at the spot where Jing Qian had vanished, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

The newcomer should not be underestimated; he won with great difficulty.

Given their crazy, adventurous nature, the guy on the other side is unlikely to give up.

It won't be long before they make a comeback.

……

In reality, within the [virtual world].

Jing Qian, who was sitting cross-legged, suddenly trembled, his face turning as pale as paper. He forcibly suppressed the churning blood and the intense pain coming from his sea of ​​consciousness.

Although the loss of the divine consciousness projection will not endanger the life of the physical body, the impact on the mind and foundation of the Dao is very real.

The feeling of being more powerfully killed by "his own" ultimate move was especially imprinted deep in his consciousness.

However, Jing Qian slowly opened his eyes, and instead of frustration, his eyes burned with an even more intense flame.

"Cause and effect backlash... Star transfer... Ten thousand kills..."

He muttered to himself, a hint of excitement even curving his lips.

"【Mysterious Armor】...【Heavenly Rank】...It truly did not disappoint me!"

This "death" allowed him to witness firsthand a completely different masterpiece of a combat system that perfectly combines defense and counterattack.

The Peerless Spiked Iron Turtle System!
For him, this is a more valuable asset than mere victory.

He closed his eyes and began to carefully savor and digest every detail of the battle with [Xuanjia], especially the operating mechanism of the [Star Destroyer] Dao technique and the terrifying power of the causal backlash.

The lessons learned from this "failure" are being transformed into inexhaustible resources for him to continue climbing to even greater heights.

Of course, these gains are rather intangible!
He went through all that trouble, giving it his all in a big battle, so of course he should reap some tangible rewards.

He silently mobilized his own Dao power, fully driving the great power of the Great Dao of Time.

From the past, a new [Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation] was drawn out.

This sword light was reddish-gray, imbued with the power of cause and effect, and the power of stars.

It was clearly the same powerful sword light that [Xuanjia] had just used to cut him.

After dying once, Jing Qian actually managed to get that sword light for free!

Of all the [Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation] he could summon, this one, enhanced by the karma of [Mysterious Armor] and the starlight, was undoubtedly the strongest.

Jing Qian was incredibly excited to be able to summon it.

I've upgraded my weapon!
You'll see if I do it or not, then you're finished!

Having donned a new sword, Jing Qian once again focused his mind and charged into the [Heavenly Staircase].

As usual, he stepped onto the first step, and amidst the shifting stars, he landed in front of the [Mysterious Armor].

[Xuanjia] was not surprised at all by Jing Qian's actions. Based on his experience, it would take a long time to completely subdue this newcomer.

He opened his mouth and said:
"Why bother with this futile struggle?"

"Go back and cultivate properly. Wouldn't it be better to wait until you're stronger?"

"If you can't kill me 100,000 times in one go, you're just wasting your energy and our time."

However, before he could finish speaking, his pupils suddenly contracted!
When Jing Qian reappeared before him, he showed no signs of dejection after his defeat. Instead, he was full of energy and his aura was even more refined and dangerous than before!
In particular, the sword intent emanating from the [Pangu Great Abyss Sword] in the opponent's hand gave him an extremely familiar yet unsettling feeling.

That terrifying Daoist aura, interwoven with gray and red, containing the cause and effect of the extinction of stars, was clearly the sword intent he had just used to counterattack his opponent, enhanced by the Daoist technique of [Star Destruction]!

"Is this okay?"

[Xuanjia] has been fighting for thousands of years and has never seen anyone who, after being killed by his causal backlash, not only survives unharmed but also "steals" this power!

This has completely overturned his cognition.

Jing Qian grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, his eyes filled with eager excitement:
"Fellow Daoist [Xuanjia], would you please try out my newly acquired sword light? How does it feel?"

"If I am fortunate enough to kill you, please do not hold back and unleash an even stronger sword light to strike me down."

"I'm not afraid of death, you can rest assured!"

Having said that, he didn't give [Xuanjia] any more time to think, and unleashed the [Pangu Great Abyss Sword] in his hand!
"Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation - Karma Starfall!"

Jing Qian was in a very good mood, and even had the leisure to give Xin Jianguang a rather chuunibyou-ish nickname.

This is precisely because the sword light has become so powerful that it has undergone a qualitative change.

Within the sword light, the tragic scene of stars collapsing and billions of living beings wailing was reflected. Carrying the immense karmic force and the power of ten thousand stars, it tore through the starry sky and struck directly at the [Mysterious Armor]!
Xuanjia felt a sense of absurdity! His strongest counterattack had been thrown back at him exactly as it was!
Who exactly is the iron turtle that will rebound?
In his haste, he instinctively crossed his arms in front of him to protect himself, and the patterns on his dark armor lit up wildly as he mobilized the celestial energy to build a defensive line.

However, when faced with this sword light that originated from the same source as him but seemed to have undergone some kind of essential improvement, his defense system, which he relied on for fame, seemed to have encountered its natural nemesis!
A flash of sword light!

[Xuanjia]'s movements froze completely, his body split in two by an incredibly smooth streak of light.

He died much more decisively than last time.

Then, another star vanished, and new karmic forces were beginning to coalesce.

(End of this chapter)