Chapter 157: Crimson Blood Sword

Something was off!

The power Lin Luoluo was currently displaying couldn't possibly belong to an eighth-rank martial artist.

"Could it be that she's been hiding her true strength all along…?" Shang Pei's expression shifted as the thought crossed his mind.

"Damn you! Die already!" She Junba was furious that Lin Luoluo had blocked his attacks. With an enraged roar, he unleashed a flurry of slashes with the Crimson Blood Sword.

Clang, clang, clang—

But every strike was effortlessly parried by Lin Luoluo.

"She's really something," Ye Fan commented as he watched the battle. That Crimson Blood Sword is definitely an S-rank weapon. I wonder if its energy can be absorbed…

While clashing with She Junba, Lin Luoluo began to utilize the newly acquired Destiny Sword Technique. Every detail of the technique was vividly etched into her mind, but since this was her first time using it, she was still a bit unpracticed.

To the onlookers, it seemed like Lin Luoluo was barely managing to hold her own, constantly being pushed back with no chance to counterattack.

"It looks like she's done for," some of the warriors sneered. There was a certain schadenfreude in their expressions. After all, Lin Luoluo had grasped multiple techniques earlier, reducing their own chances of doing the same. Jealousy was only natural.

"Fools," one of the Martial Masters nearby scoffed, casting a glance at the others. As a Martial Master, he could see things more clearly. While it appeared that Lin Luoluo was being overwhelmed, in reality, she was becoming more adept at the unfamiliar sword technique with every passing moment. Her proficiency was growing rapidly.

And then…

Clang!

In an instant, Lin Luoluo, who had been on the defensive, launched a swift counterattack! Her sudden strike left She Junba momentarily stunned, forcing him to hastily block with the Crimson Blood Sword.

But this time, the impact sent She Junba staggering back several steps.

Before he could react, Lin Luoluo pressed her advantage, slashing forward with blinding speed.

Swish, swish, swish—

The strikes from the Soul Severing Sword came so fast that She Junba could barely keep up.

Clang, clang, clang—

He frantically swung the Crimson Blood Sword in an attempt to defend himself. In the blink of an eye, the tide of the battle had shifted dramatically! Lin Luoluo's attacks were growing stronger and faster with every move.

Damn it!

How is this possible!?

She Junba's eyes widened in disbelief. Just moments ago, he had been the one dominating the fight, yet now, he was the one on the defensive! And Lin Luoluo's swordplay had reached a terrifying level of precision—there were no openings at all!

Clang!

With another resounding clash of their weapons, She Junba was knocked back again, his body flying through the air.

"You're dead!!!" he bellowed furiously as he regained his footing, channeling his source energy into the Crimson Blood Sword. Instantly, the sword's blade began to glow even more fiercely with crimson energy, making the entire sword appear as if it were forged from blood itself.

As he raised the Crimson Blood Sword, a strange resonance seemed to occur.

Hummm—

The swords scattered across the ground around them began to tremble.

Swish!

In the next instant, dozens of swords levitated into the air.

"Go!!!" She Junba roared, swinging the Crimson Blood Sword downward. The floating swords shot through the air toward Lin Luoluo, aiming to impale her.

"That sword… it can control other swords!?"

The watching warriors gasped in shock.

"That sword is the king of all swords…" Shang Pei muttered, his voice filled with awe.

As the swarm of swords flew toward her, Lin Luoluo's eyes remained cold and focused. Without hesitation, she began to swing the Soul Severing Sword rapidly.

Clang, clang, clang—

Each flying sword was effortlessly cleaved in half by her blade.

"The true king of swords is me!" Ye Fan snorted disdainfully, irritated by the admiration others showed for the Crimson Blood Sword.

Just as Lin Luoluo fended off the flying swords, She Junba appeared behind her without warning, slashing the Crimson Blood Sword at her back!

Lin Luoluo's eyes widened, sensing the imminent danger. She instinctively dodged to the side.

Thud!

A heavy impact reverberated as Lin Luoluo's body vanished from the spot.

"That was close! I almost cut you in two," She Junba sneered, his face twisted with malice.

Lin Luoluo reappeared a short distance away, glancing down at her arm. A deep gash marred her skin, blood oozing from the wound.

"Little girl, did you really think you were a match for me?" She Junba laughed maniacally. If she didn't stop the bleeding soon, she would grow weaker, and eventually, death would claim her.

Lin Luoluo ignored his taunts. With a calm mind, she channeled her source energy into the Soul Severing Sword. Soon, the blade emitted a soft white glow, and tiny orbs of light, no larger than a thumb, flowed from the sword to her injured arm.

Within moments, the bleeding stopped, and the wound began to close. It quickly scabbed over, the scab falling away to reveal smooth, unblemished skin.

"What…?"

The sharp-eyed Martial Masters watching from a distance were stunned, their eyes widening in disbelief.

The wound had healed completely in an instant!

"How is this possible…?"

Shang Pei's eyes were equally wide in shock. The cut had been deep enough to reveal bone, and yet it had healed so effortlessly.

That sword!

The weapon in Lin Luoluo's hand clearly wasn't ordinary!

She Junba, too, stared in disbelief.

"No… no way!" he growled, his eyes narrowing in fury as they locked onto the Soul Severing Sword.

"Could it be… your sword is also an S-rank weapon!?"

"Who said it wasn't?" Lin Luoluo replied calmly.

Without another word, she swung the Soul Severing Sword.

Nether Flame Soul Slash!

A terrifying crescent-shaped flame shot toward She Junba at blinding speed.

His eyes widened in fear as he quickly moved to dodge.

Boom!