Chapter 168 Second Sword

[Heavenly Sword] Jian Wufeng actually knew about the [Pseudo-Ghoul Spiritual Root] and the Phoenix Organization!

Fang Yue was surprised, but quickly understood. As a Rain-rank expert and subordinate of the Fourth Prince, it was normal for [Heavenly Sword] Jian Wufeng to know some information.

"Perhaps [Heavenly Sword] Jian Wufeng might even be a member of the Phoenix Organization..."

The thought had barely surfaced in Fang Yue's mind when it was abruptly cut short.

Ahead, [Heavenly Sword] Jian Wufeng suddenly chuckled coldly and shouted at his surroundings.

"Come out! Stop hiding! You rats from the Phoenix Organization! Making a scene at the Cuckoo Tower and luring me here, all to take my head! If you want to deal with me, you'll need at least three Black Feathers or the Phoenix King and Queen themselves! Stop hiding; I've seen through your intentions. There's no point in hiding any longer!"

He… actually believed that Fang Yue was bait sent by the Phoenix Organization, and that the series of events at the Extreme Ice Sect was merely a ploy to lure him out, a chess piece to draw him here.

What an arrogant idea.

But that was precisely what [Heavenly Sword] Jian Wufeng thought.

And embarrassingly…

No one responded to his shouts.

Because, at this moment, only he and Fang Yue were standing there.

Seemingly realizing this, [Heavenly Sword] Jian Wufeng fell silent, turning to look at Fang Yue.

"It seems… you really are alone, challenging me like an egg striking a stone."

"Or what?"

Fang Yue sneered.

"Very well, then I shall grant you a dignified end! I will make you understand, thoroughly and completely, just how absurd and ignorant it is to try and stop me with your own strength!"

Boom!

Dozens of sword intents hummed like wandering dragons, coiling around [Heavenly Sword] Jian Wufeng.

The violent sword intent almost completely enveloped [Heavenly Sword] Jian Wufeng, making him look like a sword, an upright sword.

Then, the sword moved!

Fang Yue had barely registered the hair-raising sensation when [Heavenly Sword] Jian Wufeng appeared before him.

In that instant, Fang Yue felt that he was facing not a person, but a sword, a mad sword controlled by a violent will!

The terrifying pressure made Fang Yue tremble, his hair standing on end.

But Fang Yue could still move!

With the help of the Coagulating Ice Heart Sutra and [Ghoulification]!

At that moment, his strength had already broken through the shackles of the Human-rank, reaching the Cloud-rank!

Therefore, he could barely put up a fight!

"Empty Ice Sword Technique!"

Almost roaring in his heart, he swung the black sword formed from the black roulette in his hand.

The black sword rose from below, meeting Jian Wufeng's Heavenly Sword!

The two swords clashed…

Clang!

The next instant, a violent shock reverberated from his hand, almost causing Fang Yue to lose his grip.

At that moment, half of the black roulette transformed into black tentacles, burrowing into Fang Yue's hands like clay, helping him fix his posture and ultimately nullifying the force of the impact.

As for the black cracks that burst out on the black sword, they were quickly repaired by the black tentacles.

At the same time, the remaining black roulette transformed into tentacles, their ends stuck to Fang Yue's back, the other ends braced against the ground, counteracting the impact of Jian Wufeng's strike.

With multiple efforts, Fang Yue barely withstood [Heavenly Sword] Jian Wufeng's sword!

But that was only on the surface. Even though he withstood the power of the sword, the subsequent shock still impacted Fang Yue's internal organs, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.

"To actually block my sword… just what are you, kid…"

[Heavenly Sword] Jian Wufeng's eyes widened, seemingly unable to believe that Fang Yue had actually blocked his full-powered sword.

In his opinion, such a thing was almost impossible!

This wasn't like his previous casual attacks, using fingernails and fingers to activate sword qi. This was a true, full-strength attack, using swordplay to drive sword qi, unleashing the true power of a Rain-rank expert!

An ordinary Cloud-rank martial artist would have been killed instantly by this sword.

But the little Human-rank kid before him…

Coming back to his senses, [Heavenly Sword] Jian Wufeng suddenly erupted with terrifying killing intent.

No other reason than Fang Yue being too monstrous!

This child could not be allowed to live!

Otherwise, he would surely become a great threat in the future!

As his body moved with his will, Fang Yue only felt a blur before his eyes!

Buzz!

A large number of black particles suddenly exploded and shattered before his eyes, scattering like a rolling black curtain, everything so sudden and abnormal.

Fang Yue felt himself being flung backward, retreating frantically.

He didn't stop until he crashed heavily into several ancient trees, sliding to the ground from the trees, covered in blood and looking utterly disheveled.

In his line of sight, several ghouls fled in panic, seemingly frightened by the commotion.

Fang Yue slowly lowered his head, seeing a tear in his clothes and a huge sword wound on his chest, blood constantly gushing out.

He finally remembered.

Just now, [Heavenly Sword] Jian Wufeng had unleashed his second sword.

A second sword that was faster, sharper, and more filled with killing intent than the first!

And this sword, he had failed to block!

Although he had subconsciously used the power of the [Ghoul Spiritual Root], turning the black roulette's black tentacles into a shield to block, the shield had been broken, and he had been injured, sent flying backward, his entire being severely injured.

"So this is… the true gap between the second stage and a Rain-rank expert…"

Fang Yue clutched his wound and sighed deeply.

He was still… far from it.

Pulling out a medicine bottle and swallowing a pill, Fang Yue quickly recovered his state.

Looking at the figure walking towards him from afar in the chaotic ravine he had created when he was sent flying, Fang Yue struggled to his feet, looking at the man calmly.

"I must say, you've really surprised me, kid. Aside from those old monsters who are also Rain-rank experts, you're the first martial artist to withstand two of my moves!"

"I'm also rarely one to use my true abilities against a junior."

"Having taken my sword, your current state has plummeted. Don't struggle any longer; let this sword send you on your way!"

Although his words were high-sounding, [Heavenly Sword] Jian Wufeng felt very strange.

Because he couldn't sense any fear from Fang Yue.

It was as if he wasn't afraid of death, wasn't afraid of him at all!

By the time he truly stood before Fang Yue, Jian Wufeng was certain that this wasn't an illusion.

This young man had never been even slightly afraid of him!

To be able to remain composed and unyielding in the face of a Rain-rank existence, to be able to stubbornly resist to this extent, in terms of temperament alone, he was already a peerless genius, and coupled with his Human-rank martial artist status but the overwhelming strength to look down on Cloud-rank martial artists… what a pity! What a pity!

He was truly a heaven-sent talent, but too bad this child couldn't be used by him. Otherwise, in less than a century, the Heavenly Sword Sect wouldn't need to rely on the Fourth Prince; it could stand independently in Jingdu, becoming the only super sect in Qing Country!