Boom!
As Ji Changfeng's clear voice echoed through the air, a towering surge of sword intent erupted, piercing the heavens!
Boom!
In that moment, the entire Heartless Sea trembled under the weight of this sword intent. Winds churned, and waves surged.
Hiss—
The Black Water Serpent's ferocious golden eyes snapped toward Ji Changfeng. The instant it sensed the overwhelming sword intent, its instincts flared with alarm.
As a beast that had lived for countless years, its sensitivity to danger was unparalleled.
And now, it knew.
This is a threat to my life!
Hiss—
The serpent let out a menacing roar toward Ji Changfeng. Its massive body coiled, and with unrelenting force, its enormous tail lashed out at him.
Whoosh—
The tail sliced through the air, generating faint sonic booms.
If that tail struck, whether you were in the Jade Purity or Upper Purity realm, death or severe injury was certain.
Yet Ji Changfeng remained unfazed.
He stood suspended in the air, his white robes fluttering, his sword intent honed to its peak.
"Senior Brother Ji, be careful!" Lu Xueqi cried out.
Even Qi Hao and Zhang Xiaofan froze, stunned by the sight.
"You…" A flicker of anxiety passed through You Ji's starry eyes.
For reasons she couldn't explain, a sudden urge to save Ji Changfeng stirred within her.
She gritted her teeth, preparing to soar into the air and block the serpent's strike with her Zhu Que Seal.
But then—
Whoosh!
A frantic warning screamed in her mind.
Don't go!
You'll die if that sword falls!
You Ji froze, startled.
At that moment, Ji Changfeng's eyes snapped open in midair. The sword intent, honed to its zenith, erupted in full force, slashing toward the serpent's vital seven-inch mark.
Boom—
Sword intent was already a formidable weapon, but this strike—Ji Changfeng's all-out, sublime effort—was on another level entirely.
Whoosh—
The sword intent moved with blinding speed, striking before the serpent's tail could reach him.
Boom!
The sword intent detonated, its qi corroding the serpent's flesh.
Already wounded from its battle with the Yellow Bird a decade ago, the serpent bore an unhealed claw mark at its seven-inch point. Now, Ji Changfeng's sublime strike deepened its injury.
Hiss—
The Black Water Serpent let out an agonized roar, its pale golden eyes flashing with human-like pain. Dark blood gushed from the new sword wound, staining the surrounding Heartless Sea a vivid crimson.
Roar—
The serpent writhed in torment, its massive body thrashing wildly. Its tail swept through the air, smashing two Ghost King Sect disciples into pulp.
"Run!" You Ji shouted, her voice heavy with urgency.
At her command, everyone scrambled to flee through the air.
But Zhang Xiaofan and Bi Yao were a step too slow. Too close to the serpent, they couldn't escape in time.
Boom!
The serpent's massive tail lashed out indiscriminately, hurtling toward them.
Both froze, paralyzed by the sight.
"Yao'er, run!" You Ji cried, her heart sinking.
She turned, desperate to reach Bi Yao.
But was there time?
There wasn't. Even Bi Yao and Zhang Xiaofan couldn't escape in time.
Bi Yao stared as the colossal tail descended. A deathly stillness settled over her beautiful face as she closed her eyes.
If this is how I die, so be it.
It's better than living in such pain.
Mother, I'm coming to join you…
She murmured to herself, her heart heavy. The Flower of Sorrow in her hand seemed to sense her despair, shedding a single crystalline tear.
This is the true tear of the flower.
Whoosh—
But at that moment, a dazzling sword light blazed into existence.
Ji Changfeng, gripping the Dragon-Slaying Sword, entered a state of unity with his blade. In an instant, he became a radiant sword arc, reaching Bi Yao and Zhang Xiaofan in a single breath.
"Sword Opens—the Heavenly Gate!" Ji Changfeng declared.
He drew the Mo Xue Divine Sword from his waist. In an instant, Mo Xue unleashed boundless sword light, illuminating the entire Heartless Sea.
In that fleeting moment, a staggering sword intent erupted.
Unlike the Slaying Ghosts and Gods technique, this intent was even more radiant, imbued with an invincible aura that could dominate all.
Boom!
Endless sword qi surged forth, colliding head-on with the serpent's tail.
Hearing the commotion, Bi Yao opened her eyes, stunned. She gazed at the white-robed figure before her, frozen in place.
The green-clad girl clutched her Flower of Sorrow, staring at the young man in white. Her heart skipped a beat.
From the beginning until now, aside from Mother, no one has ever risked their life for me.
Even if I was just saved in passing…
He still saved my life, didn't he?
Years ago, her mother had cut her own flesh to save her in a cave, a memory Bi Yao carried for a lifetime.
Now, Ji Changfeng had shielded her from the Black Water Serpent.
This, too, she would never forget.
He was the second person to save her life.
In that moment, the young man stood before her, sword drawn.
The image burned itself into Bi Yao's mind, unforgettable for eternity.
Boom!
The sword qi clashed with the serpent's tail, sending a powerful shockwave rippling through the air.
Ji Changfeng spun around, glaring at the two stunned figures behind him. "Run, you idiots!" he barked.
"Oh, right!" Zhang Xiaofan snapped out of his daze.
Bi Yao hurriedly summoned her Flower of Sorrow, preparing to flee.
But the Black Water Serpent was now fully enraged.
Ji Changfeng's two consecutive strikes had inflicted immense pain. Its ferocious eyes locked onto him, and its massive body surged forward, intent on crushing the two-legged creature.
Hiss—
The serpent roared with fury.
Ji Changfeng's expression remained calm. He swiftly ascended into the air on his sword.
The serpent can't fly, after all.
But his escape left Bi Yao and Zhang Xiaofan in peril.
Boom!
The serpent's colossal body churned the Heartless Sea, sending towering waves and its tail sweeping toward their position.
"Bi Yao!" You Ji's cold eyes flashed with desperate urgency.
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