Chapter 15: The Shadow Monarch vs. Heavenly Sword Sect
Chapter 15: The Shadow Monarch vs. Heavenly Sword Sect
The winds howled across the ruins of the Blazing Sun Sect, carrying embers and ash into the night sky. At the center of the destruction, Shen Ziyan stood with his hands behind his back. His cold gaze pierced the heavens.
Three sects had fallen. Two remained.
And the next target was the most formidable—the Heavenly Sword Sect.
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[System Alert: New Objective Unlocked]
Objective: Conquer the Heavenly Sword Sect
Reward: Sword Shadow Technique (Creates Weapon-Clones with Spiritual Will)
Current Clone Limit: 50,000,000
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Shen Ziyan raised his hand. In an instant, a shimmering Shadow Gate formed—a portal linking directly to the territory of the Heavenly Sword Sect.
"The most powerful sword sect under the heavens…" he murmured. "Let's see if their blades can cut through shadow."
With a thought, he deployed:
5,000,000 Void Assassin Clones (Stealth and Reconnaissance)
100,000 Shadow Commander Clones (Tactical Control)
1,000,000 War Tyrant Clones (Heavy Combat)
The sky trembled as his army of shadows marched toward the sect's gates.
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Inside the Heavenly Sword Sect
At the summit of the Sword Immortal Peak, the Sect Master Ling Tianzi meditated in solitude. His long silver hair flowed like a waterfall, and his aura radiated the sharpness of an unsheathed blade.
He opened his eyes.
"The Shadow Monarch," he whispered. "He comes for us."
A disciple rushed into the hall, trembling. "Sect Master—an army of shadows approaches! They are endless!"
Ling Tianzi stood, drawing the legendary Heavenly Void Sword—a weapon said to sever reality itself. His voice was calm, yet cold.
"Activate the Heavenly Sword Formation. Tonight, we cut the shadow at its root."
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The Battle Begins
The outer regions of the Heavenly Sword Sect erupted into chaos. Void Assassin Clones emerged from the darkness, eliminating sentries in seconds.
In response, sword cultivators flooded the battlefield—each wielding spiritual swords that shimmered with divine light.
"Sword Rain Technique!"
Blades filled the sky, slicing through thousands of clones. But for every clone that fell, ten more took their place.
At the heart of the battle, Shadow Commander Clone No. 9 led the War Tyrant division. His shadow sword clashed against a squad of elite Sword Elders, pushing them to their limits.
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Ling Tianzi Joins the Battle
High above, Sect Master Ling Tianzi descended from Sword Immortal Peak. With a single swing of his sword, a void cleaved through the battlefield—erasing 100,000 clones in an instant.
"You dare invade the Heavenly Sword Sect?" his voice echoed like a divine decree.
Shen Ziyan, observing through his clones, smiled faintly. "A worthy opponent… but not enough."
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[System Update: Clone Reinforcement Deployed.]
5,000,000 Clone Warriors (Swordbreaker Units)
Specialized Clones: Shadow Sword Legion
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A new wave of clones appeared—each wielding dark blades forged by Shen Ziyan himself. They advanced with terrifying precision, countering the sword cultivators strike for strike.
At the forefront, Shen Ziyan stepped through the Shadow Gate, appearing in front of Ling Tianzi.
"You must be the so-called Sword Immortal," he said coldly. "Let's see if your sword can cut fate itself."
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The Shadow Monarch vs. Sword Immortal
Ling Tianzi's sword trembled with divine power. "You seek to rule the world with shadows—but light will always cut through the dark!"
He unleashed the Heavenly Void Slash, a blade of radiant light capable of severing space itself.
Shen Ziyan merely laughed. "Break!"
With a flick of his fingers, 1,000,000 Shadow Sword Clones appeared behind him, each mimicking his movement. The combined strike shattered the Heavenly Void Slash into fragments.
"You cannot kill what is endless," Shen Ziyan said softly.
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[System Alert: Shadow Monarch Power Surge Detected]
New Ability Unlocked: Infinite Clone Sword Manifestation
Effect: Creates weapon-based clones capable of wielding unique sword techniques.
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Raising his hand, Shen Ziyan summoned the Shadow Execution Blade—a weapon forged from the death of the three fallen sects.
"Sect Master Ling Tianzi," he declared, "your era ends today."
With a single slash, the sky turned black. An ocean of shadow swords pierced through the sect, shattering their grand formation and collapsing the surrounding mountains.
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The Fall of the Heavenly Sword Sect
Despite his power, Ling Tianzi was overwhelmed. His Heavenly Void Sword trembled, cracks forming along its divine edge.
"Impossible…" he whispered as the Shadow Execution Blade pierced his heart.
Shen Ziyan's voice was calm and absolute. "No sword can cut through eternity."
The once-mighty Heavenly Sword Sect—a beacon of swordsmanship—was reduced to ashes.
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[System Alert: Heavenly Sword Sect Destroyed.]
4/5 Great Sects Conquered
Reward: Clone Sword Monarch Ascension
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As the dust settled, Shen Ziyan stood atop the ruins, his power reaching unfathomable heights.
One last target remained—The Immortal Ascension Palace, the seat of the world's strongest cultivators.
"I will not stop," he murmured, eyes burning with ambition. "Not until this world kneels before the Shadow Monarch."
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End of Chapter 15.