Devouring Soul Emperor

"Thunder Sword!"

Facing such a ferocious palm strike, Chu Qingyun still didn’t dodge or evade. He swung his sword once more to meet it head-on.

This time, however, he still failed to execute the Thunder Sword.

The Thunder Light Sword Qi hissed as it cut into the Primordial Power in Huo Yuguang’s palm, but after penetrating about a third of the way, it was stopped by the tyrannical Primordial Power.

But the power erupting from the Level Seven Martial Spirit and his Pure Elemental Power was like a tidal wave, surging along the Earth Seal Sword and crashing down upon Chu Qingyun.

The Profound Celestial Divine Pattern on Chu Qingyun’s right arm flared to its brightest point before completely shattering, and his right arm instantly went numb.

He was sent stumbling backward, and a spurt of blood erupted from his mouth.

A Level Seven Martial Spirit was simply too powerful. His strength was on a completely different level from a Level Four Martial Spirit’s. Moreover, for Huo Yuguang to be the leader of the group from the Dark Moon Dynasty and Celestial Sword Sect, he was surely one of the best among Level Seven Martial Spirits.

"A Level Four Martial Spirit trying to take on a Level Seven head-on. Commendable courage, but not very bright, haha..." Chen Yuqi of the Celestial Sword Sect laughed from a nearby pavilion.

Beside him, Qi Hao of the Saint Extreme Sect just snorted and said nothing.

Seeing Chu Qingyun injured and spitting blood, Mu Xiaoxiao felt a strange pang in her heart. Zhou Wushang, however, had a flash of vindictive pleasure in his eyes and couldn’t help but glance at Mu Xiaoxiao.

He wanted to make Mu Xiaoxiao understand that in front of a Level Seven Martial Spirit, Chu Qingyun was nothing—just a piece of trash to be toyed with, someone who would have to kneel when told!

"Hm? He can still stand."

"Let’s see you take this palm!"

Having failed to crush Chu Qingyun in two moves, Huo Yuguang was growing impatient. He infused a strand of Martial Soul Power into his Primordial Power and viciously struck at Chu Qingyun with another palm.

"Thunder Sword!"

Under the effects of his Iron Wire Ten-Star Vine Soul Power, some feeling returned to Chu Qingyun’s right arm. He once again executed the Thunder Sword, meeting Huo Yuguang’s palm with his blade.

’This is my last chance. If this doesn’t work, I probably won’t get another opportunity.’

’If I still can’t execute a true Thunder Sword, I’ll have to resort to some desperate measures.’

True combat is always filled with opportunities for a breakthrough.

This time, Chu Qingyun’s eyes lit up. He had finally found the feeling.

As he swung his longsword, tiny sparks of brilliant Thunder materialized out of thin air on his Thunder Light Sword Qi. The Thunder quickly converged, and by the time Chu Qingyun’s swing was halfway complete, the Earth Seal Sword was already wreathed in a layer of blinding Thunder.

’Switched moves? Just a parlor trick...’

Seeing this, a flash of disdain crossed Huo Yuguang’s eyes.

’In his eyes, a mere Level Four Martial Spirit’s struggles were futile, no matter what kind of move he used.’

However, just as the Primordial Power in his palm was about to make contact with the Thunder on the Earth Seal Sword, Huo Yuguang’s expression suddenly changed, and his eyes went wide.

’That’s not right! That isn’t Thunder formed from Primordial Power!’

’Such a fierce and violent aura... What kind of technique is this?!’

BOOM!

Before Huo Yuguang could think any further, the Earth Seal Sword, wreathed in Thunder, slammed viciously into him!

The Primordial Power in Huo Yuguang’s palm was instantly torn apart and annihilated by the tyrannical Thunder. His Protective Primordial Power was even more fragile, shattering in the blink of an eye.

"Damn it!"

"Shadow Wall!"

Huo Yuguang gritted his teeth and instantly unleashed his Tier Four Soul Technique.

Behind him, the massive phantom of a black sphere appeared. In front of him, a black barrier rapidly unfolded from its center, positioning itself between him and Chu Qingyun.

Having used a Defensive Soul Technique, Huo Yuguang breathed a sigh of relief.

But in the next instant, the black barrier exploded under the impact of the Earth Seal Sword!

"Go!"

With a flick of his longsword, Chu Qingyun sent the Thunder flying from the blade. It instantly enveloped Huo Yuguang, sending him tumbling dozens of meters away and crashing through the courtyard wall.

The onlookers’ scalps tingled with fear, and they scrambled back to a safe distance.

With a single sword strike, he had broken through two of Huo Yuguang’s Primordial Power defenses and a Tier Four Defensive Soul Technique. And he’d done it as a Level Four Martial Spirit. It was simply... terrifying!

Atop the nearby pavilion, Chen Yuqi and Qi Hao shot to their feet, exclaiming in shock at the same time, "Sword Intent!"

In the courtyard, Huo Yuguang, looking like a human ball of electricity, tumbled for dozens of meters before the energy around him exploded with a BANG.

As the Thunder faded, Huo Yuguang staggered to his feet and spat out a large mouthful of blood with a retch. His entire Qi rapidly weakened.

Wisps of smoke rose from his body. His skin was split open and his flesh mangled, charred black from the blast of Thunder Power. He had clearly suffered severe internal and external injuries.

"Huo Yuguang, now it’s your turn! Kneel for me!"

Chu Qingyun shouted coldly and flashed toward Huo Yuguang, raising his own palm to strike him down.

Chu Qingyun was giving him a taste of his own medicine!

"You dare, boy!"

A Level Seven Martial Spirit shot out, attempting to intercept Chu Qingyun.

But Chu Qingyun swung his sword again. As if blessed by a stroke of insight, he once more unleashed the Thunder Sword, forcing the Level Seven Martial Spirit to retreat repeatedly, using all his strength to defend.

Reaching Huo Yuguang, Chu Qingyun’s palm slammed down. It landed on Huo Yuguang’s back with a THUD. Already severely injured, Huo Yuguang couldn’t take it anymore. He spat out another mouthful of blood and collapsed to his knees with a thud.

A dignified Level Seven Martial Spirit, forced to his knees by a Level Four!

What a disgrace!

The ones who had already joined the Celestial Sword Sect were all furious, their eyes blazing with humiliated rage. One by one, they prepared to make a move.

But just then, a figure suddenly descended from the sky, gliding into their midst.

Seeing who it was, the people from the Celestial Sword Sect all beamed with joy.

"Chen."

"Chen!"

They greeted him one after another.

The newcomer was none other than the Celestial Sword Sect’s King Realm disciple, Chen Yuqi.

But Chen Yuqi ignored them. Instead, he looked at Chu Qingyun, his eyes shining, and said, "A Level Four Martial Spirit who has comprehended Sword Intent. Good. Very good."

"You’re Chu Qingyun, right? As long as you join my Celestial Sword Sect, I can make the decision right now to accept you as an official disciple. You won’t have to go through the trial of the Blood-soaked Land. I’ll send you directly to the sect!"

"Or, if you want to go to the Blood Sect’s ruins, all these people from my Celestial Sword Sect, including Huo Yuguang, can be placed under your command!"

Everyone was stunned to hear this.

"Chen, this..." a Level Seven Martial Spirit from the Dark Moon Dynasty couldn’t help but speak up.

"Shut up!"

Chen Yuqi cut him off with a cold shout.

’These people are just decent geniuses with some strength and talent, but compared to Chu Qingyun, who comprehended Sword Intent as a Level Four Martial Spirit, there’s simply no comparison!’

’Besides, Chu Qingyun looks like he isn’t even twenty years old yet. He still has immense potential to be unearthed.’

"Hmph. Chen Yuqi, poaching someone right in front of my face is a bit much, isn’t it? Everyone here has already chosen which sect they will join."

Immediately after, Qi Hao, the King Realm disciple from the Saint Extreme Sect, also floated down and landed in the courtyard.

"Qi Hao! Their decisions right now are just a statement of intent. None of them have formally become disciples of any sect."

"Chu Qingyun, come with me to the Celestial Sword Sect. The previous offer still stands. I can also guarantee that you will be able to enter the Inner Sect in the future and receive the best training. You might even be noticed by an Emperor Realm Elder from the Inner Sect and be taken as a personal disciple!"

Chen Yuqi stared at Chu Qingyun, his gaze burning with intensity.

’He had to admit, he was incredibly tempted. If he could bring such a genius back with him, he would definitely be credited with a great contribution!’

"Hmph, you make it sound as if my Saint Extreme Sect doesn’t have Inner Sect Elders," Qi Hao said. "Chu Qingyun, stay with the Saint Extreme Sect. If you’re willing, everyone here, including Zhou Wushang, will be under your command in the Blood Sect’s ruins."

At this, Zhou Wushang’s face fell, and he became incredibly nervous.