Screech!
Like a hot knife through cold butter, the Sword of Slaughter cut into the fierce ghost’s shadow, making a sizzling sound. The hideous and cruel fierce ghost’s shadow was surprisingly easily sliced through as if it were mere paper, and the ghost’s mouth emitted a painful wail.
The Sword of Slaughter was like a river of blood, slicing through the sky and annihilating all the fierce ghost shadows, leaving none behind.
Once the sword emerged, everyone watching felt an overwhelming killing intent, as if facing a God of Slaughter directly, surrounded by a world of blood, with mountains of corpses and seas of blood beneath their feet.
“What a terrifying Slaughter Sword Intent. This has reached the Perfected Realm, hasn’t it? The Nineteenth Prince’s swordsmanship talent is so high; to comprehend Sword Intent Perfection at such a young age is impressive.”
“As expected of the Heavenly Sword Dynasty, renowned for its sword cultivators. Not only do they have the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince, but now the Nineteenth Prince is also this strong.”
“Indeed, the Nineteenth Prince took a different route, not cultivating the Heavenly Sword Dynasty’s Sword Intent of Ages, but instead self-comprehending the Slaughter Sword Intent. I can’t imagine such a young age harboring such a killing intent!”
Those observing the battle today were not ordinary martial artists; they were well-informed and immediately recognized Su Han’s Sword Intent Perfection.
The Way of the Sword is no weaker than martial arts; rather, it emphasizes innate talent and effort. Today, among the millions of sword cultivators, less than one percent achieve Great Accomplishment, and those who reach Sword Intent Perfection are even rarer, each a renowned, veteran sword cultivator. Su Han’s age makes him an unprecedented talent.
Considering this, they became more convinced of the Heavenly Sword Dynasty’s supremacy among sword cultivators, and their curiosity and anticipation for the Myriad Virtual Realm, the ultimate holy land in the hearts of countless sword cultivators, grew even stronger.
“Slaughter Sword Intent, interesting!”
At this moment, after all the fierce ghost shadows were vanquished, Zhong Kui’s Imperial Son was not angry. If he had won so easily, it would have been disappointing instead.
He wanted to toy with Su Han, like a cat playing with a mouse, and send him to hell eventually.
“Heaven Rank Intermediate Martial Technique: Human-Ghost Great Handprint!”
Zhong Kui’s Imperial Son took action again, raising his right hand and striking toward Su Han. Instantly, a ghostly shadow flew out from his body.
As the shadow grew in size with the wind, it quickly transformed into a gigantic three-thousand-meter hand, striking toward Su Han.
The ghostly shadow was so solid it seemed real, appearing illusionary yet possessing terrifying power, capable of leveling mountains to the ground, and ordinary physical bodies could not withstand it.
“Sun, Moon, and Stars Triple Forms: Star Pierce!”
Su Han wielded the Sword of Slaughter, utilizing the Sun, Moon, and Stellar Art that the Nineteenth Prince cultivated.
However, with the enhancement of Su Han’s strength, the perfection of his sword intent, and the condensation of the Sword of Slaughter, the martial technique’s power was now vastly different from before.
Swoosh!
A massive blood-red star’s shadow appeared, large and imposing, as if it would burst the heavens and earth. The star was entirely crimson, as if formed from solidified blood, filled with boundless slaughter, causing a tumult in the heart and spirit.
Rumble!
The blood-red star’s shadow collided with the three-thousand-meter Human-Ghost Great Handprint, and in an instant, blood and ghost shadows overlapped, roaring thunderously. The terrifying battle waves turned into a raging tide, causing Great Name Lake to churn incessantly, with towering waves.
This was a duel between top prodigies. Although Su Han and Zhong Kui’s Imperial Son’s realms were not very high, their combat power rivaled Great Saint experts. At this moment, their martial techniques clashed, shaking the heavens and earth, destroying the area, with the surrounding space cracking as if about to collapse.
Finally, the blood-red star shadow and Human-Ghost Great Handprint were obliterated simultaneously, dispersing into a boiling energy spreading outward.
Whoosh!
Yet, at this moment, a sharp sword light shot out from the blood-red star shadow, piercing the space and heading straight for Zhong Kui’s Imperial Son.
This was the true purpose of the move; the blood-red star shadow was a mere distraction for this thrust.
The sword light was incredibly condensed, like a needle, piercing effortlessly through space and appearing before Zhong Kui’s Imperial Son.
This thrust could penetrate even a massive metal mountain, its sharpness unstoppable.
However, the sword light did not strike Zhong Kui’s Imperial Son, as his ghost robe lit up, revealing a large mouth that directly swallowed the sword light.
As an Imperial Son of King Yama’s Palace, Zhong Kui naturally possessed many treasures. The ghost robe he wore was a Supreme Grade Holy Artifact with terrifying defensive capabilities and sealed a powerful ghoul, capable of devouring most attacks for him.
“Not a bad swordsmanship, it seems you do have some skill. However, with this next move, let’s see how you will defend against it!”
Zhong Kui’s Imperial Son stood in place, unmoved, as he gazed at Su Han with killing intent surging in his pitch-black eyes.
“Heaven Rank Intermediate Martial Technique: Earth Ghost Great Grappling!”
Rumble!
Suddenly, beneath Su Han’s feet, Great Name Lake shook violently, the water boiling, as if something was about to emerge.
Ultimately, under the shocked gaze of the crowd, a massive hundred-meter Earth Ghost crawled out of Great Name Lake, with ten hands like a giant spider.
Its tentacle-like hands reached for Su Han from all directions, attempting to capture him and savor him slowly as a delicacy.
And the most crucial part was that this Earth Ghost did not have a physical body but was a spirit form, rendering ordinary attacks useless.
Seeing this Earth Ghost, many people felt a chill, their hearts filled with terror as if they would be consumed, their hearts and spirits dissipated.
“Sun, Moon, and Stars Triple Forms: Moon Slash!”
Su Han remained unafraid, raising the Sword of Slaughter in his hand. Instantly, countless sword lights converged into a blood-red crescent moon. This moon hung high in the sky, exuding an eerie aura, as if under the moonlight, all creatures would transform.
“Slash!”
With a single slash, Su Han’s blood-red crescent moon rotated rapidly, cutting toward the Earth Ghost with terrifying shearing power.
The Earth Ghost was strong, but Su Han’s blood-red crescent moon was stronger. With the Slaughter Sword Intent, the crescent moon’s power soared. As the blood moon descended, it viciously cut into the Earth Ghost.
The Earth Ghost howled, unable to resist, and was slain by the blood-red crescent moon, exploding violently. Still, the fragmented Earth Ghost scattered with terrible corrosive power, aiming to hit Su Han.
“Invulnerable to all evil!”
The Earth Ghost’s post-mortem explosion was as potent as a disaster, capable of annihilating a nation. However, Su Han’s Great Accomplished Holy Body possessed the attribute of being invulnerable to all evil, effectively blocking it without being affected in the slightest.
This scene caused Zhong Kui’s Imperial Son’s eyes to turn completely cold. He enjoyed the cat and mouse game, but not when the prey toyed with him. Having his attacks thwarted thrice by Su Han was unbearable for him.
“Come forth, Soul Hook Lock!”
Finally, Zhong Kui’s Imperial Son brought out his companion weapon, signifying his decision to go all out!