Chapter 265: Ten Thousand Thunder Heavenly Prison Strike!
Chapter 265: Ten Thousand Thunder Heavenly Prison Strike!
Seven Kills—the path that slays the disloyal, the unfilial, the unrighteous, and the unjust.
For a fleeting moment, Chen Xin seemed to grasp something profound, yet it remained as elusive as a mirage or a reflection in water.
No one knew how much time had passed before a streak of golden light burst forth from Chen Xin's eyes.
He had comprehended something!
As he gazed at Kong once more, the fear in his eyes vanished.
As a swordsman, how could he retreat?
His father had challenged the Grand Worship of the Martial Soul Hall despite knowing it was futile, ultimately meeting his death—yet he had no regrets.
This was the persistence of a swordsman.
This was the creed of one who wields the blade.
This was…
"Kong, thank you!"
Chen Xin expressed his gratitude sincerely before continuing, "I would like to test something. How about a sparring match?"
Kong did not refuse Chen Xin's invitation.
He, too, was curious to see what Chen Xin had just realized.
To be honest, Kong himself did not understand the so-called Seven Kills Sword, nor did he grasp the true essence of Seven Kills.
After all, he was not Chen Xin.
Their paths were different.
All he knew was that there was a poem about Seven Kills.
"Haha, senior, you are being too formal. Exchange of knowledge should not warrant thanks."
"Let's head outside the city for our duel."
No amount of words could compare to actual combat.
"Agreed!"
Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi's face revealed a trace of worry.
He was not concerned about Kong, but about Chen Xin!
If Kong failed to hold back and shattered Chen Xin's martial soul in two, it could be repaired—but it would render Chen Xin powerless for a long time.
As the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi knew that rejecting this duel was the wisest choice—for both Chen Xin, the sect's Supreme Elder, and himself.
However, when he saw the unwavering determination in Chen Xin's eyes, he could only sigh and refrain from intervening.
The three of them soon left Heaven Dou City and found a vast open area in the outskirts.
A duel between Titled Douluo-level powerhouses was no trivial matter.
A single mistake could lead to the destruction of everything around them.
Although Kong was only a Spirit Douluo, his strength far surpassed that of a Titled Douluo!
"Chen Xin, Martial Soul: Seven Kills Sword. Rank 96 Assault-type Titled Douluo. Title: Sword. Please advise!"
Chen Xin took the lead in releasing his martial soul.
Nine spirit rings rose swiftly beneath his feet, arranged in the optimal configuration:
Two yellow, two purple, five black.
As soon as his martial soul was unleashed, Chen Xin's entire presence transformed, with an indistinct aura surrounding him.
"Kong, Martial Soul: Engulfing Lightning. Rank 86 Assault-type Spirit Douluo. Please advise!"
Kong, too, activated his martial soul.
The Engulfing Lightning spun in his hand, forming a dazzling arc before he spoke.
Indeed, in this short span of time, Kong had advanced once again—reaching Rank 86.
Hearing this, both Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi involuntarily twitched at the corners of their eyes.
This monster had broken through yet again!
When Chen Xin was at Rank 96, this monster had only just awakened his martial soul.
Now, Chen Xin was still at Rank 96, while this monster had already reached Rank 86!
Could he at least let Chen Xin break through one level?
At this rate, in another two years, would Kong surpass him entirely while he remained at Rank 96?
Clearly, comparisons between people were futile!
"Kong, let's skip the warm-up!"
"Come, let me test your blade!"
"Fourth Soul Skill: Endless Sword Shadows!"
As soon as Chen Xin finished speaking, his fourth spirit ring gleamed—a thousand-year spirit ring, yet wielded by a Rank 96 Titled Douluo.
Its power was beyond what an ordinary Spirit Sage could comprehend.
"Good heavens, starting right off with the fourth soul skill? Seems like Chen Xin can't wait!"
Watching the countless Seven Kills Swords forming around Chen Xin, Kong thought to himself.
Since that was the case, he would not hold back either!
"Senior, be careful!"
"Third Soul Skill: Thunder… Overwhelming!"
Dark clouds churned in the skies above as the heavens trembled.
Thunderbolts rolled endlessly, casting a deep gloom over the sky.
At the same time, the Engulfing Lightning in Kong's hands became wreathed in crackling thunder.
Chen Xin's expression changed.
As expected of a soul skill derived from a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring—even though it was only Kong's third spirit ring, its power was already this overwhelming!
What he did not know was that Kong had only used a mere tenth of its full strength.
His soul power output was minimal at best.
Had Kong unleashed the true force of Thunder Overwhelming, the sky would not merely be filled with rolling thunder—it would have transformed into a vast thunder pool!
The battle commenced with both sides wielding their own dazzling displays of power.
Chen Xin guided his energy-formed Seven Kills Swords toward Kong through sheer will.
But how sharp was Kong's perception?
Most of these energy swords were shattered midair by heavenly lightning before they could even reach him.
The few that managed to break through were dealt with in a single slash.
"Sixth Soul Skill: Myriad Swords Return to the Sect!"
Chen Xin was unsurprised by this outcome.
If Kong had failed to destroy his fourth soul skill, that would have been the real surprise.
The energy swords formed by the fourth soul skill dissipated in an instant, vanishing into thin air.
Without hesitation, Chen Xin unleashed his sixth soul skill—Myriad Swords Return to the Sect!
In that moment, countless sword shadows rained down like a torrential storm.
Somehow, he had also summoned over a thousand real iron swords from nowhere.
Each of them became part of Myriad Swords Return to the Sect.
To master this soul skill, Chen Xin had spent an immense fortune searching for precious swords across the continent, gathering thousands.
Yet even now, he was still far from reaching the true count of ten thousand swords.
"Senior, your sword control technique is truly terrifying."
"However… I'm afraid you will be disappointed!"
"???"
Chen Xin was momentarily stunned.
What was Kong talking about?
"Senior, lightning attributes can generate magnetism!
"And my lightning… is no exception!"
"If you were only using energy swords, I might have had some trouble dealing with them!"
His so-called trouble meant that he would need to rely on brute force to destroy them, not that he couldn't counter them at all.
The moment those words fell, Chen Xin suddenly had an ominous premonition.
"Fourth Soul Skill: Ten Thousand Thunder Heavenly Prison Strike!"
Kong raised his Engulfing Lightning high, his entire body surrounded by surging thunder.
Lightning crashed down from the heavens, coiling around him as if elevating him to the status of a thunder god.
The instant Ten Thousand Thunder Heavenly Prison Strike was activated, the surrounding kilometer instantly transformed into a domain of lightning.
Even with Chen Xin's agility, he had to keep dodging while attempting to cut through the lightning with his energy swords.
Why use energy swords?
Because his physical swords had been caught by an overwhelming magnetic force!
For the moment, he could not control them at all.
So this was what Kong meant by "magnetism"!
If this had been a battlefield, the sight of a swordsman left bare-handed would leave his enemies completely baffled.
Despite his efforts to evade, Chen Xin was still struck by falling lightning twice in the thunder domain.
His entire body stiffened, his hair stood on end, and wisps of white smoke escaped from his mouth.
Chen Xin was paralyzed!
He realized that Kong had held back.
Otherwise, this thunder domain alone could have easily taken his life.
The moment he was struck by the lightning, his mind went completely blank, plunging him into a dazed state.
That moment of dizziness was why he got struck a second time.
"Hiss…"
(End of Chapter)
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