Chapter 266: The Sword Dao of Chen Xin!

Chapter 266: The Sword Dao of Chen Xin!

"Seventh Soul Skill: Seven Kills True Form!"

Without any hesitation, Chen Xin activated his Martial Soul True Body.

As his seventh spirit ring flashed, the Seven Kills Sword transformed into a colossal sword, wielded by a towering figure condensed behind him.

The moment this massive sword appeared, Chen Xin's aura surged dramatically.

His attributes skyrocketed—this was the power of Martial Soul True Body.

Beneath the Spirit Saint level, all were mere ants.

The reason was precisely because of the overwhelming boost provided by Martial Soul True Body.

It greatly enhanced a soul master's abilities, marking a major turning point in their cultivation.

Moreover, once a Martial Soul True Body was activated, the cooldown for the first six soul skills was nearly nonexistent.

As long as the soul power was sufficient, one could enter an "infinite firepower" mode.

"Seven Kills, thunder rises! A single sword shatters the sky!"

Chen Xin formed a sword seal with his fingers.

His eighth spirit ring shone brightly—this was his eighth soul skill!

A streak of white light erupted from the Seven Kills Sword, piercing into the heavens as if igniting the stars in the night sky.

Then, Chen Xin unleashed several consecutive slashes, forming a massive "Kill" character in the air with sword energy.

At that moment, the colossal figure behind him wielded the Seven Kills Sword and slashed down toward Kong.

This was the family-inherited "Kill" technique of the Chen Clan.

When combined with the eighth soul skill, its power was so fearsome that ordinary Titled Douluo could not withstand it.

Back when his father fought Qian Daoliu, he had used this "Kill" technique nine times in succession before ultimately falling.

"Hiss—"

Kong inhaled sharply.

Reciting poetry while unleashing soul skills?

This was on an entirely different level of grandeur compared to simply calling out soul skills!

When it came to flair, he had much to learn from his senior!

"Senior, I've had an epiphany!"

At that moment, Kong finally understood something.

"From the moment I first grasped a blade in my youth, I knew that I would one day reign supreme in the way of the blade, standing as the undisputed number one on Douluo Continent!"

"In halls adorned with blossoms, three thousand guests revel. A single blade, as cold as frost, chills fourteen prefectures!"

As soon as Kong finished speaking, his first spirit ring flashed.

This was his first soul skill: Segmented Collapse!

It unleashed dozens of blade auras, imbued with lightning, carrying enough power that even Tang Hao had once struggled to withstand.

Of course, this was only a sparring match.

Kong was not using his full strength.

Otherwise, with the skill's armor-piercing mechanism, he might have accidentally sent Chen Xin straight to meet Tang Hao.

Chen Xin froze in place.

Not far away, Ning Fengzhi was just as bewildered.

What in the world had Kong just awakened?

At first glance, those words didn't seem out of the ordinary.

But upon deeper reflection, why did they feel so suited for the way of the sword?

If one simply replaced "blade" with "sword"…

Wait a minute!

Were they dueling with martial souls, or engaging in a poetry battle?

Segmented Collapse clashed with Chen Xin's "Kill" technique, causing a brilliant explosion of intertwined purple and white radiance.

In the end, both attacks dissipated into energy, fading into the sky.

"Kong, I've had an epiphany from your words as well!"

"Ever since I awakened the Seven Kills Sword in my youth, I was destined to become the supreme master of the sword on Douluo Continent!"

"My sword should not be like this!"

"Let's go again!"

"Osmanthus blooms, a hundred miles of youth. The partridges cry, the afternoon shade cools. At Yanping Ford, the peaks are carved, the sword travels, the river vast!"

At that moment, Chen Xin's ninth spirit ring gleamed.

His ninth soul skill was originally called Divine and Demonic Twin Slashes, but now, fused with his newfound realization, it had transformed into something entirely different.

"The Sword Dao of Chen Xin!"

Yes, what he had comprehended was himself—the so-called Sword Dao of Chen Xin.

At this moment, it was as if he had stepped into a new realm.

His soul power surged, rising from Rank 96 to Rank 97 in an instant.

This alone proved that his enlightenment was genuine!

Kong remained calm as he watched this unfold.

Right now, Chen Xin's "special effects" were at full blast!

His figure, resembling both god and demon, raised the Seven Kills Sword high.

That sword now carried all of Chen Xin's essence, energy, and spirit—this was the pinnacle of his swordsmanship!

At this moment, Chen Xin's swordsmanship had surpassed that of his father and grandfather.

Of course, his cultivation level had not.

"Since we've come this far, let's bring this to a perfect conclusion," Kong thought to himself.

"Even if a fierce gale rises from the ground, I shall ride the wind and break through ten thousand miles!"

"Sixth Soul Skill: Thunderstorm Slash!"

Kong's sixth spirit ring gleamed as he instantly closed the distance between himself and the Sword Dao of Chen Xin.

He then swiftly swung his Engulfing Lightning, unleashing streaks of purple blade light.

In an instant, the just-formed Sword Dao of Chen Xin was completely shattered before it could fully materialize, dissolving back into raw energy.

Chen Xin: "???"

Wait a minute—did this kid just interrupt my strongest attack?

I hadn't even fully unleashed it yet, and he cut it off mid-way?

Chen Xin was utterly stunned.

Even Ning Fengzhi, watching from afar, was dumbfounded.

If Kong had wanted to, he could have directly targeted Chen Xin's body.

Under such an attack, Chen Xin would have had no chance of survival.

"Senior, let's end things here for today.

"After this exchange, I've gained a lot."

Hearing Kong's words, the corner of Chen Xin's eye twitched.

Was Kong learning to recite poetry while attacking now?

And saying he "gained a lot"...

But Chen Xin did not refuse the suggestion.

He had just broken through to Rank 97 and needed time to stabilize his cultivation.

"Kong, thank you!"

"I'm the one who truly gained the most from this!"

"I've been stuck at Rank 96 for over ten years, and now, I've finally broken through to Rank 97.

"This is all thanks to your guidance."

Chen Xin spoke sincerely.

After saying this, he withdrew his Seven Kills Sword martial soul.

Thankfully, Kong had no interest in destroying it—otherwise, the Seven Kills Sword might not have survived in one piece.

"Congratulations, Uncle Jian, on reaching Rank 97!"

At that moment, Ning Fengzhi walked over, unable to suppress the joy on his face.

Chen Xin's breakthrough was excellent news!

Though the difference between Rank 96 and Rank 97 was just one level, it was an entirely different realm.

Only Kong understood that if Chen Xin had no great opportunities in the future, this Rank 97 might be his final limit.

Without a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring or a massive fortunate encounter, reaching Rank 98 would be incredibly difficult.

Difficult... truly difficult.

"It's all thanks to Kong…"

"Senior Chen Xin, you're being too modest.

"It was your own accumulation and a moment of enlightenment that allowed you to break through.

"It had little to do with me," Kong replied, waving his hand dismissively.

In the original timeline, Chen Xin had only reached Rank 97 during the battle that led to the destruction of his sect, five years from now.

At that time, he had broken through only after sacrificing his right arm to cover Ning Fengzhi's escape.

Now, he had broken through five years earlier—without losing an arm.

That was certainly a good thing.

"No…"

Chen Xin shook his head but did not say anything further.

He would remember this favor.

Time passed.

After bidding farewell to Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi, Kong returned to Heaven Dou City alone.

Meanwhile, Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi made their way back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, which was outside the city and did not require re-entering.

"Uncle Jian, how much of his strength do you think Kong used?"

Ning Fengzhi suddenly asked.

A battle like this was beyond his comprehension.

"At most, fifty percent.

"Perhaps even less..."

(End of Chapter)

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