"Chi Longya, this is our first time teaming up, and we're facing a huge threat. Let's give it our all!" Xiao Tian whispered to Chi Longya.
The Red Dragon Fang was also a divine sword. Yet, regardless of a sword's quality, if the user lacks the sword's recognition, they can never unleash its full power. Just like in the series Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Balance of Heaven, Sword Fifteen was nearly useless in Chen Jingchou's hands but formidable in the grasp of a sword master.
The Red Dragon Fang trembled faintly, responding to Xiao Tian's fighting spirit. Da Ming sensed it was no ordinary martial spirit but still watched the brief exchange between Xiao Tian and Chi Longya. The fact that Chi Longya responded slightly hinted at mysteries—where did Xiao Tian get so many treasures, including that soul power-restoring little thing? He must be hiding many secrets.
Sword intent enveloped the Red Dragon Fang as Xiao Tian lightly traced two fingers over the blade, launching a powerful attack to meet Er Ming's incoming strike!
Second Soul Skill—Surging Sword Energy!
Seven Deadly Sword Qi!
Despite Xiao Tian's efforts to block, Er Ming's Titan Sky Cannon easily dispersed the sword energy. As it came toward Xiao Tian, he held the Red Dragon Fang horizontally, with the sword wings behind him wrapping protectively around Su Ming.
"Brother! Don't!" Xiao Wu's third soul ring glowed as she stepped forward to shield Su Ming.
But Xiao Tian gritted his teeth, refusing, "Trust me, Xiao Wu!"
At that moment, Xiao Tian furrowed his brow. The only way to overcome this was to activate the secret of the word "Jie"—a technique that could increase his strength tenfold in a short time!
Yet over six years, he had failed every time. He believed this was because his secret of "Jie" was granted directly by the font, unlike the Heavenly Emperor who needed to complete the strokes himself to achieve true mastery.
Now, with no other choice, he calmed his mind into selflessness—not just to understand the secret of all characters, but also to comprehend the Way of the Sword.
While enduring the Titan Sky Cannon, sweat dripped from Xiao Tian's forehead. Though his soul power rapidly diminished, he shut his eyes and focused on comprehension.
Faced with danger, he trusted himself and the sword in his hand.
The sword moved ethereally; his mind was bright and clear, unaffected by distractions or interruptions.
The sword was Tao; the intention preceded the sword. The sword followed the heart, and their connection was absolute.
The sword's heart stayed unmoved, even if Mount Tai crumbled before him; the sword's intent was eternal, unchanged even as the world shifted.
Xiao Tian recited the essential parts of the Xuanyuan Sword Sutra in his heart. Soon, he felt himself enter a barren place where energy gradually stirred within.
"Brother, why don't you act already? Look how anxious Sister Xiao Wu is. If this human is seriously hurt later, Sister Xiao Wu will blame me."
Er Ming looked at the sword scar on his chest and said, "Don't underestimate him—a mere Soul Master who can wound me is no ordinary talent."
"Wait a bit longer. He seems to be transforming. I'm curious how he'll withstand your Titan Sky Cannon," Da Ming added, watching Xiao Tian carefully. He had also prepared himself, fearing Xiao Wu would intervene angrily. Even Xiao Wu couldn't endure a small Titan Sky Cannon at full strength.
Minutes ticked by, and the fifteen sword bodies returned to Xiao Wu's side.
"Fifteen, do you think he'll make it?" Xiao Wu asked with concern, knowing Fifteen was a spiritual sword. In all these years, she hadn't encountered a spirit weapon quite like this.
The fifteen swords vibrated faintly; the dissipated sword intent began to surge anew—quickly exceeding its initial strength!
Boom!
Xiao Tian seemed blessed by divine aid. He sliced Er Ming's attack cleanly in two, making a full breakthrough!
The Fifteen Swords bent gorgeously, signaling their joy at their master's newfound power.
Fifteen merged back into Xiao Tian's grip. Now with Fifteen in his right hand and Red Dragon Fang in his left, Xiao Tian's soul power, mental energy, and other attributes had increased tenfold!
His sword wings and sword pupils glowed with enhanced strength.
"Elder brother!" Xiao Wu exclaimed, overwhelmed by the sudden change but only caring that Xiao Tian was safe.
"How is this possible?"
Even Da Ming hadn't expected Xiao Tian to advance mid-battle. How dare he!
Yet Da Ming also felt confused. Even if Xiao Tian's soul power had broken through, surely it wouldn't multiply tenfold… or would it?
He clearly felt Xiao Tian's soul power and sword will had surged ten times over!
Xiao Tian smiled faintly, glanced at Xiao Wu, and then coolly at Er Ming. "Er Ming, this is my full current strength—take it!"
At that critical moment, Xiao Tian finally unlocked the secret of the word "Jie," deepening his sword path comprehension. The pressure from the Titan Sky Cannon helped him break through several meridians in his body, boosting his soul power to level 40!
Drunken Immortal Moon Gazing Step!
Immortal Wind and Cloud Body Technique!
Xiao Tian spawned dozens of clones that rushed toward Er Ming like ghosts.
Not good!
Er Ming couldn't explain Xiao Tian's sudden strength surge—it had become a real threat! He dared not be careless.
Roar!
Gravity Field!
Gravity Quagmire!
Boom!
Er Ming slammed his fists into the ground, aiming to hinder Xiao Tian's advance.
Xiao Tian spread his sword wings and flew straight at Er Ming with incredible speed. He used the technique of shrinking the earth into an inch during his flight, arriving before Er Ming as if teleporting.
Er Ming and Da Ming were stunned—his gravity field couldn't slow Xiao Tian! Shrinking the earth into an inch, a space-folding technique, was unrelated to speed.
Sword Heart Eye Soul Bone Skill—Sword Gaze!
Third Soul Skill—Sword Heart Blood Slash!
Xiao Tian raised Fifteen and Red Dragon Fang, relentlessly striking the Titan Ape's chest.
Bingo!
His attack broke through defense 100%!
The Titan Ape, unprepared for Xiao Tian's mental assault, clutched his aching head and staggered backward.
"Enough, human. You win," Da Ming said calmly as he activated the slow field.
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