Konoha's Mission Master

"Challenge failed."

Yakumo analyzed the battle just now. From the moment Old Master Shigekuni used the Ashes of Heaven and Earth, things had already spiraled out of his control.

At that time, although he was still conscious, his body was unable to react in any way, not even by teleporting.

Fate, cause and effect.

If he can't use the Flying Thunder God Technique either, then how can he fight against the Ashes of Heaven and Earth skill? Defense is definitely out of the question, as the Blood Soul Armor was burned to ashes almost instantly.

Yakumo's body couldn't withstand the fire and was burned to ashes.

The Undying Heart and the Blood Shadow Praise were not triggered at all, and Yakumo was instantly burned to ashes without feeling any pain.

"That could be considered an incredibly gentle blow."

If there is no way to defend or dodge, then a head-on confrontation seems to be the best solution. But can Yakumo's skills really shake the instant kill of swordsmanship that has already reached the Dao level?

Yakumo is unsure, but it's worth a try.

"Using the Extreme Blade Slash as the core and the Soul Slash Power as the auxiliary."

"A mixture of many energies in breath."

"Nine Times - Wrath of the Sun!"

Fight fire with fire, fight sun with sun.

"A fresh start."

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The desolate arena was reset, and the figure of Grandpa Chongguo reappeared in the center of the arena, with both of them back to their peak condition.

This time, the method of opening the gate was basically the same as last time. Yakumo still used Soul Restriction to suppress Infinite Fire Hell, and then used Flying Thunder God Technique to launch a rapid close-range attack.

In the arena, the sounds of colliding energies of various colors filled the air, and the ground beneath their feet was torn apart by the shockwaves.

This time, Yakumo secretly accumulated crystals formed from the Soul of the Mage behind him.

He died too quickly in that match.

There was no time to use the skill. Based on his previous experience, he decided to prepare in advance and wait for the real opportunity to win.

With a whoosh, the Demon-Subduing Slash struck Old Master Chongguo, splattering blood everywhere.

The distance between the two widened again, and the scene returned to the same one, with the same familiar greeting and the posture of drawing swords at the ready.

This time, Yakumo did not reply, but focused all his attention on the blade of the demon-subduing sword.

This time, he also began to accumulate his own strength.

Various energies mingled, causing the blade to tremble slightly.

Life source energy can be the best adhesive.

Soul energy is the best catalyst.

The pure white flames became somewhat dazzling, and Yakumo exuded a terrifying aura, shattering the void.

"Broken Blade - North - Ashes of Heaven and Earth".

Yakumo felt the threat of death once again, and Old Master Shigekuni unleashed a deadly attack. The distance between the two vanished instantly, and a terrifying killing intent was upon them.

"Now!"

Strike first despite being late, slaying demons with furious fury!

"Ninefold Strength Stacking, Soul Slash, Extreme Blade Slash, Raging Sun!"

As the two weapons clashed, everything around them began to blur, as if being evaporated by two completely different high temperatures, including the arena floor beneath their feet.

Ten meters, a hundred meters, a thousand meters deep... appeared beneath their feet.

But the two continued their battle, the flames from their blades spreading outwards, completely enveloping their figures, like two enormous fireballs attacking each other.

Is this the sun?

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni looked at the pure white flames surrounding Yakumo's body and asked a question. He was bathed in orange-red flames, as if he were draped in a veil of flames.

"Remnant Fire Taishou·west·Resident Ri Prison Clothes."

This is a skill that can be used for both offense and defense, but now it's used with the defense at its maximum to block Yakumo's attack.

After a dozen seconds of clash, Grandpa Chongguo voluntarily sheathed his sword... intending to retreat and regroup.

Although he was injured, he was not so badly injured that he was no longer able to fight.

However, Yakumo did not intend to let this opportunity pass. After all, Heaven and Earth Ashes was just a normal burst for Old Master Shigekuni, but Raging Sun was a powerful move that Yakumo could only use once.

Seize the opportunity, and you will win.

Or perhaps it will turn to ashes in the next cycle of heaven and earth turning to ash.

Yakumo wielded his weapon, using it to shield the crystal formed by the Mitama. The blades clashed, a close-quarters battle raging, and silently, a soul bomb formed by the Mitama infiltrated the body of Elder Shigekuni…

The outcome is decided.

Grandpa Chongguo overlooked the Soul Crystal.

The next second, Yakumo spoke softly.

"burst!"

Small explosions occurred all over Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's body.

While not fatal, it did create gaps in his movements, naturally leading to weaknesses in the transitions between his attacks.

In close combat, this vulnerability could be fatal.

Yakumo casually slashed horizontally, instantly killing the enemy.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's headless corpse slowly fell into the abyss and disappeared from Yakumo's sight.

The arena began to be rapidly rebuilt, and three beams of light flew out from the abyss and hovered in front of Yakumo, emitting a blue glow.

[Hint: Congratulations on clearing the eighth floor of the Arena!]

Congratulations to the player for winning 50000 gold coins.

Congratulations, player! You have gained six free attribute points.

Congratulations to the player for obtaining the Heavenly Emperor's Lament.

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Chapter 365 Qixi Festival Limited Edition: Heartfelt Protection

The desolate arena floats in the void, time stands still, and the surrounding dust particles remain suspended in mid-air.

In this world where time stands still, only Yakumo and the three blue orbs of light can move.

Yakumo didn't check the rewards immediately, but stood there recalling the rather thrilling battle just now.

It could be said that his victory was extremely lucky.

His advantage lay in his understanding of the enemy and his ability to catch them off guard.

He first influenced the old man's judgment of him through direct combat, and then used his Soul Control ability at a crucial moment.

He was digging a trap from the start of the battle, and ultimately won.

The characteristic of the Soul ability is its concealment, and it did not disappoint Yakumo, playing a role in instant victory. Yakumo analyzed that the Soul might be able to be used in combination with the Water Bullet skill to kill from an extremely long distance.

A few minutes later, Yakumo reopened his eyes.

The insights gained from the battle have been fully digested, and I now have a completely new understanding and perspective on Dao-level swordsmanship.

The Wood Release: Transformation level was just an accident; the Transformation level of the Hatake Secret Manual... is the power that Yakumo truly wanted to master.

Energy can be sealed, but honed skills cannot... In extremely harsh environments, swordsmanship can play a more significant role.

Those things can be considered later; the most urgent thing now is to reap the rewards for successfully completing the challenge.

Yakumo raised his right hand and pointed at the first blue orb of light.

[Hint: Congratulations to the player for winning 50,000 gold coins.]

Currently, the gold coin balance is 80000+.

Then came the second blue orb.

[Note: Congratulations, player, you have gained six free attribute points.]

These two rewards were ones that Yakumo had seen many times before. Although they made him very happy, they did not make him lose his composure.

However, the final reward was something that Yakumo cared about very much.

This is the real highlight.

[Note: Congratulations to the player for obtaining the Heavenly Emperor's Lament.]

"The Emperor's Lament"

Item type: Gloves/Weapon (Cannot be worn out)

Holder: Constitution +8, Strength +8.

Amplification attribute: 200%

Increased value entry: Heavenly Emperor.

Item Description: The weapon of the Heavenly Emperor in mythology. It carries the most powerful fire in the world, which will cause all of the enemy's concepts, including their soul, to burn when it hits an enemy.

Item Characteristics: Heavenly Emperor's Aura (Upgradeable)

Feature description: The location of the Heavenly Emperor is the location of divine power.

As the battle continues, your strength attribute will continuously increase, up to a maximum of 160%.

This characteristic is unaffected by physical condition; even if the body is damaged, it can still be amplified to enhance combat power, continuing until death.

Evolution level: 0%