Chapter 206: The Fifteenth Sword Master

"I really don't believe I can't break your sword."

Ye Fan sneered as he watched Lei Lingfei once again step in to block Zhou Huachao's attack with that blood-red blade.

Even though that blade was incredibly durable, the Sword of Annihilation was now an SS-ranked weapon!

After absorbing so much essence blood, its sharpness had reached a terrifying level.

"You dare stand in my way!"

Zhou Huachao was filled with rage as he glared at Lei Lingfei blocking his path. His fury surged as his desire to kill Zhao Huangwu intensified.

All he had wanted was to stop being a coffin bearer, but these people had gone out of their way to torment him.

And they had even killed his former friends, the coffin bearers!

Unforgivable sins, deserving no mercy!

Clang—

Zhou Huachao unleashed another powerful sword strike, and Lei Lingfei, who had raised his sword to block, was sent flying backward!

"Die!!!"

At that moment, Zhao Huangwu appeared in the air on the other side.

His palms crackled with terrifying lightning energy.

As he thrust his palms forward, a massive surge of lightning burst forth, charging toward Zhou Huachao in the sky!

Crackle—

Zhou Huachao barely had time to react as the terrifying lightning energy struck his body.

In an instant, his skin blackened, charred by the electric force.

"Hahaha!"

Zhao Huangwu laughed wildly.

"So what if your sword is sharp!?"

"As long as I don't get close to you, your sword can't kill me!"

His face twisted with a sinister smile.

"Now, die!!!"

With a single thought, Zhao Huangwu summoned even more powerful lightning energy.

"I... refuse..."

Zhou Huachao's body trembled in the sky.

The smell of burning flesh emanated from his charred skin.

"It's over for him," Ye Fan muttered, slightly disappointed.

Zhou Huachao had improved too quickly.

Even though he had reached the Martial Master level, it wasn't enough to face a Martial King-level warrior, especially one like Zhao Huangwu, who was at the peak of the Martial King realm!

At that moment, Zhou Huachao summoned every last ounce of essence blood within his body.

Boom—

In an instant, the energy erupting from his body surged to an extreme!

The lightning that had enveloped his body was instantly shattered!

With newfound power, Zhou Huachao shot downward like a meteor!

Zhao Huangwu's eyes widened in shock.

How did his power increase so dramatically all of a sudden!?

"Ahhh!!!"

Zhao Huangwu roared, channeling even more terrifying lightning energy into his palms.

But Zhou Huachao ignored the incoming lightning.

He was determined to cut down Zhao Huangwu with a single strike!

Whoosh—

In the blink of an eye, the sword light flashed, and blood sprayed through the air.

Zhou Huachao's body collapsed to the ground.

[Achievement not unlocked: Sword of Misfortune] (Unlock after the death of thirty sword masters: 12/30)

[Sword Master has fallen. Absorbing essence blood energy.]

[Gained 125,810 evolution points]

"And just like that, he's gone," Ye Fan mused, feeling regret.

Zhou Huachao had come so close to killing Zhao Huangwu but had ultimately fallen.

A closer look revealed that Zhao Huangwu's left arm had been severed.

In his final moments, Zhou Huachao had intended to sacrifice his life force to kill Zhao Huangwu, but he had fallen just short.

Though he had severed Zhao Huangwu's arm, he hadn't been able to strike a fatal blow.

"Huff, huff..."

Zhao Huangwu panted heavily, his eyes filled with fear.

The scene just now had been terrifying.

He had been moments away from being cut in half by Zhou Huachao!

But now, the sword was his!

Ignoring the pain of his severed arm, Zhao Huangwu reached out and picked up the Sword of Annihilation.

As soon as he gripped the sword, a surge of powerful energy coursed through his body.

Such incredible power!

Zhao Huangwu's eyes widened in astonishment.

[Sword Master: Zhao Huangwu]

[Good: 11.1%][Evil: 88.9%]

A dark-attribute sword.

Whoosh—

At that moment, Lei Lingfei descended from the sky, his gaze fixed on the sword in Zhao Huangwu's hand.

"What? You want it?"

Zhao Huangwu glared at Lei Lingfei with caution.

He could feel it—the moment he held the sword, his strength increased tremendously!

Not just his physical power, but every aspect of his abilities had been enhanced!

This was incredible!

Moreover, the sword had many hidden abilities.

"Give it to me," Lei Lingfei said, his voice steady, his eyes burning with desire.

"Heh."

"I'm giving this sword to Lord Bingwang when he arrives."

Zhao Huangwu spoke casually.

But the idea of handing the sword to anyone was a joke—he had no intention of giving it up!

"Zhao Huangwu, I'll say it again. Give it to me."

Lei Lingfei's voice grew colder as his desire for the sword intensified.

If a mere coffin bearer like Zhou Huachao could gain such immense power from wielding the sword, then with this sword, Lei Lingfei's strength could soar to unimaginable heights.

He might even be able to challenge Martial Saints!

As the thought consumed him, his breathing grew heavier.

"Get lost!"

Zhao Huangwu snapped in anger, yelling at Lei Lingfei.

"Then don't blame me!"

Lei Lingfei sneered, gripping his blood-red sword with both hands and slashing at Zhao Huangwu!

"Hmph!"

Zhao Huangwu scoffed, raising the Sword of Annihilation to block the attack.

Though his left arm had been severed, the bleeding had already stopped.

Not only that, but his strength was rapidly recovering!

The speed of his recovery was astonishing!

"Lei Lingfei, even with one arm, you're no match for me."

Zhao Huangwu smirked at Lei Lingfei.

With the power of the demonic sword, even without his injured arm, Lei Lingfei was no longer a threat!

"Is that so?"

Lei Lingfei grinned coldly as he slashed again with his crimson blade.

His swordsmanship was formidable.

As he swung the blade, the air echoed with sharp, piercing sounds.

Clang, clang, clang—

The Sword of Annihilation clashed repeatedly with Lei Lingfei's blood-red blade.

Though Zhao Huangwu was down an arm, the power from the Sword of Annihilation kept him on equal footing with Lei Lingfei.

[Phantom Dance]!

With a thought, Zhao Huangwu channeled his source power into the Sword of Annihilation, activating one of its abilities!