Chapter 828: Peach Blossom Village
Whoosh, whoosh!
As the final bit of incense burned away, Chu Liang and the Sword Emperor reached the corridor's end. A flawless white wall stood before them, with a raised platform at its base. A glowing circular rift shimmered on its surface.
It seemed that stepping into the rift would lead to the next level of the Sword Domain. However, doing so likely meant no return. That was why the Whale-Riding Immortal wasn't in a hurry and stood waiting atop the platform instead.
A gleaming sword floated above the rift, releasing a burst of swordlight each time it pointed skyward. Its craftsmanship rivaled that of the Heavenly Cloud Ancient Sword. Yet here, within this hidden realm, it served only as a part of the formation.
After stepping onto the platform, Chu Liang waved away the last remaining clone and turned to look back. Thanks to his efforts, no more lives were lost. The remaining challengers had pushed forward at full speed and were now nearing the end.
Jiang Yuebai and Elder Yin arrived soon after. As the incense burned down to its final moments, the remaining challengers behind them surged forward with everything they had. But just as they were about to reach the end, the swordlight flashed again!
If they stopped now, the incense would burn out, and the beam of swordlight would strike them immediately. But if they kept moving, they would still die.
At that critical moment, the Whale-Riding Immortal shouted, "Keep going!"
The shout struck their ears like a thunderclap. Without a moment's hesitation, those who heard it surged forward.
The swordlight flashed, and in an instant, three streaks of white light shot out. The Whale-Riding Immortal swept his wide sleeve, wrapping the beams in one motion.
Boom!