You call this the way of the sword?

On the 18th level of Long Abyss Valley, at the core of the War Scar Relics, the Earth Core Lotus silently rotates, exuding a divine and solemn aura, its power directly approaching the divine soul.

Inside the lotus, all sorts of rare treasures seemed to have become part of the core, all swirling violently in the same direction, which was opposite to the lotus's rotation.

The forces generated by the two forces intertwine and rub against each other internally, releasing strong air waves that continuously impact outwards.

"This is... ancient magical power?"

Yang Qingfeng was frozen in place, gazing up at the scene for a long time, unable to contain his awe.

The dazzling and chaotic radiance shone upon him, endlessly rotating, breathtakingly beautiful, yet it also made him appear incredibly small and fragile.

Suddenly, a crisp cracking sound rang out, and the sword energy was about to shatter!

Yang Qingfeng suddenly woke up and used his skill at the critical moment.

An invisible sword intent descended, forming a new sword aura, which then shattered rapidly in the blink of an eye.

What used to last 5 minutes has now been reduced to less than 2 minutes.

Nearly 50 years of cultivation and 300% of protective power became incredibly weak at this moment, practically nonexistent.

Yang Qingfeng suddenly had a strong intuition that the two minutes were only temporary.

If he continues to approach and truly comes into contact with the ancient magical power, the sword aura might not even last a second before being torn apart, and then he too would be instantly melted.

"We can't go any further!"

"Your cultivation is insufficient; you must not harbor greed!"

Looking at the various treasures inside the lotus, Yang Qingfeng's greedy nature erupted like a volcano, and he felt an unbearable itch. However, he forcibly shifted his gaze and instead scanned the outer area.

I didn't come here for the treasure. It would be nice if I gained something unexpected, but I can't force it or forget my original intention.

My purpose in coming here is to obtain the Rejuvenating Herb and, incidentally, to witness the power of ancient magic.

Now that we've witnessed the power of ancient magic, if we don't have the Rejuvenation Herb, we'll leave immediately!

Yang Qingfeng pinched his thigh, trying to convince himself not to be greedy with his 5000 million yuan in savings, but his eyes still couldn't help but glance over.

Battle scars are ancient relics, preserved to this day by ancient magical power, along with ancient artifacts.

Yang Qingfeng didn't know how far the ancients had cultivated, but the power of a single technique could still be preserved after countless years, so it was conceivable that the relics they left behind must have been extraordinary!

If I could obtain one of them, my strength would definitely increase greatly!

Unconsciously, Yang Qingfeng's gaze was once again locked on the Earth Core Lotus, and he inexplicably took steps, as if possessed, wanting to retrieve the treasure.

At this moment, several cracking sounds rang out in succession, and the sword energy accelerated its shattering.

The cracks spread rapidly into a spiderweb, and the aura of death penetrated in, instantly enveloping the entire body.

Startled awake by the stinging pain, Yang Qingfeng refreshed his sword aura in a flash, then abruptly turned his back to the lotus flower and ran away.

In less than a second, his back was quickly soaked with sweat.

Although I don't know what's going on, this feeling of being led astray is not unfamiliar.

Yang Qingfeng recalled the first time he met Li Qingxuan; he couldn't control his gaze, nor could he stop himself from daydreaming.

It's like having your soul stolen and your desires ignited.

It's good that Li Qingxuan is my senior sister, but if I lose my mind here, I'll only face death!

No, we have to leave right now!

Yang Qingfeng swiftly drew his Yu Jun Sword, but as soon as he took flight, the light spots on the ground suddenly turned into a towering shadow that pressed down on him at incredible speed.

"Oh no!"

Yang Qingfeng swung his sword immediately, but it was too late.

The sudden, immense force slammed into the sword energy, instantly shattering it into a spiderweb-like pattern. He was sent flying like a cannonball, crashing violently into the mountainside a hundred meters away.

With a loud bang, the sword energy shattered on the spot.

The rocks crumbled, and the dust and smoke that rose up were instantly dispersed by the shockwave, revealing gleaming bronze pieces.

The faint blue glow flickered, only to be instantly swallowed up by the more vibrant purple light, but it did not give up; instead, it stubbornly floated in the air.

Powerful shockwaves, capable of crushing sword energy, relentlessly assaulted the bronze plate, causing it to tremble violently, yet they could not shake the passageway behind it that connected to the cultivation cave.

This passage was not formed from bronze pieces, but rather the cave dwelling opened up using bronze pieces as the array's core, employing the cave dwelling's own unique energy.

The energy of the cave was originally invisible and intangible, but thanks to the awakening of the bronze fragment, Yang Qingfeng was certain that this energy existed and that its level was definitely not low, which is why he regarded it as a trump card for saving his life.

Inside the cave, Yang Qingfeng cast another layer of sword energy around himself and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

At the same time, the great rift connecting the sword domain suddenly tore open.

150 sword spirits and 10 sword masters swarmed out, each with their own unique style, and floated behind Yang Qingfeng.

On the other side, in the radiant 18th-floor space, a purple-blue soul shot out like a sharp sword, instantly crashing into the bronze plate, revealing the appearance of an old man.

Without saying a word, it attacked again, turning its palm into a claw and grinding into the passageway, intending to grab Yang Qingfeng in the cave. However, it was blocked by the bronze piece and lost the initiative.

Golden spiritual light surged forth from the cave entrance like a torrent.

Three hundred soul swords slammed into the old man's palm one after another within the passage, creating a series of booming sounds.

The old man's claws were pushed out inch by inch, but it was clearly unwilling to give up. It immediately raised its other arm, clenched its fist, and smashed it onto the bronze plate.

With a loud clang, the bronze piece flashed with light amidst the tremor, then quickly dimmed.

At this moment, a bright blue light shone in the cave, and 150 sword spirits simultaneously began to mist and gather power, facing death to be reborn!

With a cold gaze, Yang Qingfeng raised his hand and pointed. 150 sword energies unleashed a surging power, instantly sweeping out of the cave, past the bronze plate, and completely engulfing the old man, pushing him dozens of meters away.

After the all-out attack, all the sword spirits returned to the sword domain and could only be summoned again after 5 minutes.

The sword energy had not yet dissipated. The old man, who was being held down, did not appear to be seriously injured, but he was not able to break free immediately. Moreover, a wound had been pierced open on his chest by the sword energy.

Yang Qingfeng turned his head and immediately swung his sword.

A series of flashes of light appeared, and seven small spirit swords shot through the air against the shockwave. Although they were crushed and shattered along the way, they still managed to pierce the old man at the last moment.

Four of the weapons shattered upon impact, while only three penetrated the body, successfully triggering an internal explosion and causing continuous damage.

Only then did Yang Qingfeng have time to use his Insight Technique to obtain information about the old man.

[Remnant Soul of the Artifact]

[Formed from the power of the ancient times, representing the spirits of the dead]

There are no levels or attributes.

Yang Qingfeng frowned and immediately turned his gaze to the Changyuan Earth Lotus in the distance.

There are many treasures inside the Earth Lotus. If the old man is the spirit of the treasure, his true form should be inside it.

However, the Earth Lotus is formed from ancient magical power, so my attacks may not be able to penetrate it.

In the blink of an eye, the sword energy completely dissipated, along with the wounds on the old man's soul body.

The old man, with the earth lotus behind him, possessed an inexhaustible regenerative power. He ignored the small spirit sword within his body that rushed towards him, seemingly determined not to stop until he killed Yang Qingfeng, this outsider.

Yang Qingfeng immediately raised his sword finger and manipulated three spirit swords to try to sever its heel. At the same time, he flipped over a dozen pebbles, transformed them into swords, and threw them out.

Unexpectedly, the rubble shot past the bronze plate and out of the passage, only to be instantly crushed into ashes by the shockwave…