Chapter 34: Soul Weapon
The sky split apart, the Demon Lord's scarlet eyes locking onto Shin with murderous intent. His killing aura shook the heavens, and yet… Shin frowned.
Something's wrong…
Though the Demon Lord's presence was overwhelming, there was a strange weakness hidden in his aura. His energy surged and crashed like a storm, but beneath it… there were cracks.
"Injured?" Shin whispered in disbelief. How is that possible? Who could injure a being at this level?
The thought sent a shiver down his spine. If someone existed who could wound the Demon Lord, then there were powers out there far beyond his imagination.
Before Shin could think further, the Demon Lord's gaze flickered. A trace of unwillingness flashed in those crimson eyes, and with a rumbling growl, his figure vanished into the void.
The battlefield fell silent. The octaplanet experts collapsed to their knees, drenched in cold sweat. The retreat of the Demon Lord was both a relief and a terrifying omen—this was not the end, only the beginning.
Shin exhaled deeply, suppressing the boiling power inside him. He turned his back on the corpses, on the ruined battlefield, and silently walked away.
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Back at his house, Shin collapsed onto his bed, exhaustion catching up to him. But then—
Ding!
"Abyssal Void Sword has absorbed sufficient blood essence. Weapon has upgraded—Soul Weapon, Level 1."
Shin's eyes widened.
"A… Soul Weapon?"
Another notification appeared:
Ding!
"Description: Soul Weapon is a rare weapon bound by its user's soul. Its strength grows with the host, and its abilities are limitless. The weapon can no longer be stolen, destroyed, or sealed by ordinary means. Abyssal Void Sword will now evolve alongside the host's soul."
The sword in Shin's hand trembled, releasing a deep humming sound, as though alive. He could feel its presence not only in his hand but inside his soul, resonating with his very existence.
"This… is my true weapon." Shin's lips curved into a faint smile.
Then—
Ding!
"All techniques have been raised to Perfect Rank."
Shin's body shuddered. Countless insights, battle instincts, and profound knowledge rushed into his mind. Sword arts, body techniques, qi control—everything surged to a flawless level. It was as if he had trained for thousands of years in an instant.
"Perfect rank… Soul weapon…" Shin whispered, his eyes burning with determination. "No matter if it's demons, monsters, or gods—I'll cut them all down!"
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⚡ End of Chapter 34.