Chapter 177 - 135: Annihilation
「Several hundred years ago.」
The old monk was still just a Little Novice Monk.
Back then, the Song Country was far more powerful than it is now, yet the Saint Demon Sect of that era was able to stir up chaos throughout the world all on its own.
Among them was a monstrous figure of the Demon Dao who left a deep impression on the old monk. Wielding a long saber, he successively slaughtered the high-ranking monks of Yunfo Temple, including the old monk’s own master.
That monster’s signature move was to use his Martial Arts True Intent to manifest a colossal blade, the ’Heaven-Slaying’ Blade.
And that Demon Dao monster’s identity was none other than the Saint Demon Sect Master, Yang Jingtian!!
The old monk’s breathing grew ragged.
’If it’s really him, then we’re in deep trouble today.’
The Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy has been gradually weakening, and with it, the strength of the Martial Arts Realm has also been declining.
On an individual level, this meant that a person’s absolute strength was no match for their predecessors, and the Talent of Martial Artists was also in constant decline.
Hundreds of years ago, one could still see many Heroes active in the Martial Arts Realm. Now, aside from Lu Changfeng, there wasn’t a single other known Hero to be found.
Of course, Bai Yimeng of the Divine Sword Sect could also be considered one, but given his current Cultivation Realm, the Divine Sword Sect would never allow him to make a public appearance.
’The question is, this guy is clearly the former Saint Master, so why is he now willing to be this new Saint Master’s subordinate? Is it just because he possesses an Ancient Hero’s Root Bone?’
The old monk looked toward Lu Changfeng.
Lu Changfeng met the old monk’s gaze and gave a slight nod.
He didn’t seem to fear him in the slightest.
The old monk brought his palms together. He had to test him!
Compared to facing Yang Jingtian, the old monk was more willing to see if he could kill Lu Changfeng directly!
’As long as I kill this new Saint Master, the situation will change!’
’At the very least, the Saint Demon Sect will be left without a leader!’
The old monk glanced up at the sky. Yang Jingtian was still tangled in battle with Grandmaster Ming.
After shattering Grandmaster Ming’s Martial Arts with the Heaven-Slaying Blade, Yang Jingtian continued his assault with ordinary Saber Auras.
However, having just fought a great battle against the Ancient Fire Qilin, Grandmaster Ming was clearly not in good shape.
It was only a matter of time before he was defeated by Yang Jingtian.
Farther away, Lingkong was still locked in a fierce battle with the Ancient Fire Qilin. The recovery and stamina of the Demon Race far exceeded Lingkong’s expectations.
Lingkong was tied down by the Ancient Fire Qilin and couldn’t break free anytime soon.
’In that case... I’ll...’
The old monk suddenly shot toward Lu Changfeng!
Lu Changfeng, naturally, had been watching him the entire time.
’Good timing!’
Lu Changfeng instantly activated the Demon Fiend Bloodline within him!
[Ancient Candle Dragon 10% (Activation Boost: 800%), (Demon Fiend Skill ’Candle Flame’), (Demon Fiend Skill ’Daylight’), (Demon Fiend Skill ’Nine Yin Candle Fire’), (Demon Fiend Skill ’Nine Yin Reincarnation’), (Location: Third eye on forehead)]
Although he hadn’t yet entered the Rebirth Realm.
But thanks to the interface’s multiple duplications, the concentration of Lu Changfeng’s bloodline was already on par with an ordinary Primordial Spirit Body.
The bloodline power flowed out from Lu Changfeng’s third eye, instantly boosting his physical attributes by 800%!
Coupled with the fact that this was an Ancient Level Demon Fiend Bloodline, when Lu Changfeng’s third eye opened, he could already faintly make out the old monk’s movements.
Lu Changfeng swiftly drew the long saber from his waist.
He condensed his Martial Arts True Intent—Intermediate Fengtian Saber Intent!
At that very moment, Lu Changfeng recalled the strike he had just executed with his Clone, and a flicker of understanding lit up his mind.
The Martial Arts True Intent he had condensed naturally underwent a transformation.
Intermediate Fengtian Saber Intent, when further elevated, becomes Advanced Fengtian Saber Intent. Once visualized, it becomes the ’Heaven-Slaying Blade’.
"An unexpected surprise. Has my Saber Intent been elevated as well?"
Lu Changfeng realized he could now condense the ’Heaven-Slaying Blade’ at will.
With his Supreme Talent, combined with having personally used this technique through his Clone, Lu Changfeng had astonishingly managed to comprehend the ’Heaven-Slaying Blade’!
He glanced at the interface, and the data for the ’Heaven-Slaying Blade’ appeared before his eyes.
Fengtian Saber Intent (Advanced, Visualization: Heaven-Slaying Blade, Max Burst Power: 600%)
The Heaven-Slaying Blade’s maximum burst power was even greater than that of the Shadow of Death condensed from Death Sword Intent.
It was clear this was a Martial Arts True Intent focused entirely on offense, making it perfectly suited for the current situation.
In the blink of an eye, the old monk was already in front of Lu Changfeng. His hands swung forward, about to unleash a visualized Palm Technique born of Martial Arts True Intent.
Perhaps influenced by Yang Jingtian, the old monk had not overly strengthened his Demon Fiend Bloodline during his martial career. Instead, he had always relied on his own Martial Arts True Intent as his primary means of combat.
Martial Arts True Intent! ’Buddha’s Fury Vajra!’
A massive golden Palm Seal pressed down on Lu Changfeng!
Without a second thought, Lu Changfeng also raised his long saber and slashed down.
Candle Dragon Celestial Slaying Blade!
This was a Martial Arts True Intent carrying the phantom image of a Candle Dragon!
Its power was ferocious, but if condensed using only Inner Strength, it would never be able to defeat the old monk, who was in the True Spirit Body Realm!
Therefore, the moment he condensed this technique, Lu Changfeng unhesitatingly consumed ten points of Annihilation Value!
A single point of Annihilation Value could unleash power comparable to a Primordial Spirit Body’s Spiritual Martial Arts.
So what about ten points?
The Candle Dragon Celestial Slaying Blade was instantly enveloped in a swath of black Annihilation Energy!
It then transformed into a jet-black Blade of Annihilation! The Candle Dragon phantom on it also changed into the form of a Black Dragon!
The colossal Saber Aura, carrying an apocalyptic momentum, slashed toward the old monk!
RUMBLE!
The old monk’s expression changed slightly!
The golden Palm Seal he had condensed was actually shattered by this jet-black Heaven-Slaying Blade!
One must understand, the person who had unleashed this Saber Aura was merely at the paltry Bone Refining Realm!
Since when could someone in the Bone Refining Realm fight across several major realms and clash head-on with an Ultimate Technique from a True Spirit Body at the Rebirth Realm Second Layer?!
BOOM!
The Heaven-Slaying Blade, empowered by Annihilation Value, exploded. It completely annihilated the golden Palm Seal that the old monk had condensed with his Martial Arts True Intent, and the remaining force surged toward him.