Chapter 1064: Bloodline Ignition
Chapter 1064: Bloodline Ignition
The originally dark-golden aura surrounding Ning Chen'en began to transform. While it was still a deep golden color, its outer rims now shimmered with a strange brilliance.
This was clearly the sign of both the Golden Mammoth and Adamant Nymph bloodlines being activated simultaneously. While Ning Chen'en couldn't fuse his bloodlines into one as Tang San had to evolve a transcendent bloodline, he could still unleash the synergy of these two similar bloodlines in tandem.
Not only that, but Ning Chen'en also revealed his weapon, or rather weapons, a pair of heavy hammers. Their shafts were dark-gold in color, and the massive hammerheads, which had a somewhat unusual octagonal profile, were carved with beautiful flower patterns. With these twin hammers in hand, Ning Chen'en's presence swelled again, becoming almost unbearably dense.
Behind him, a glowing projection appeared—a massive mammoth sitting on the ground, cradling an enormous diamond in its limbs. Though it looked somewhat comical, nobody was in the mood to laugh about it; Ning Chen'en's aura was soaring madly.
The Eight-Petal Golden Hammers were a set of heritage divine weapons of the Golden Mammoth lineage. Naturally, they were earth-attribute treasures, and they had been created as a matched pair, which was rare for divine items of this level. In his battle against Jin Anguo, Ning Chen'en had used these very hammers to block the Claw Blade Storm, wearing his opponent down until the latter ran out of energy.
Now, before the match had even begun, Ning Chen'en had already revealed his trump cards, not leaving any room for probing or hesitation. He knew full well how terrifying Mei Gongzi's sword strike was. If his defenses had even the most minute crack, it could all be over.
On the other side of the stage, Mei Gongzi also did not begin as she had in previous matches. There were no fluctuations of space energy, no activation of the Space Domain or Asura Hell Domain. Instead, a crimson glow flared between her brows, and the Asura Shadow Sword landed in her palm.
She gripped it in both hands, raising it above her head. Then she closed her eyes. Her bloodline power surged violently, and her long hair instantly turned red.
Her aura felt as if it was burning. And it was not just an impression—her bloodline power truly had been ignited.
Witnessing this, both the refereeing Emperors and Ning Chen'en were utterly stunned. What was she doing? How could she start by igniting her bloodline power? Was she insane?
Both demons and nymphs cultivated bloodline power; the purer the bloodline, the closer it was to the ancestral essence and the more power one could draw from it. But while simply consuming one's bloodline power came at no cost other than being tired and having to recover, igniting one's bloodline power was a desperate measure, one that risked damaging one's blood origin. In fact, if it was done for too long, it could even lead to death.
No one expected that before the match had even begun, Mei Gongzi would ignite her bloodline in such a reckless manner.
A strange and indescribable crimson flame began to flow down from the Asura Shadow Sword, enveloping her entirely. Mei Gongzi was wreathed in that blazing red aura, while the Asura Shadow Sword's glow exploded in brilliance, its sword intent shooting to the heavens.
Watching from across the arena, the Sword Saint Demon Emperor shivered ever so slightly… with excitement. He could sense, more clearly than anyone else, the immense power contained within Mei Gongzi's sword.
Someone had once told him, "What is the sword? The sword is justice. The sword is judgment. The sword is sacrifice."
And now, in this moment, the Asura Shadow Sword in Mei Gongzi's hands seemed to contain all three—justice, judgment, and sacrifice—merged into one. It was as if the person known as Mei Gongzi had ceased to exist; all that remained was a sword will that could split the world itself.
"Your Majesty Sword Saint, this is… a problem."
The Rainbowglaze Nymph Emperor sent a voice transmission across the field immediately.
This is unstoppable!
This strike far, far surpassed the Great Demon King level. As expected of someone who had made it to the finals and wielded such a terrifying divine weapon, Mei Gongzi's full-power blow while burning her bloodline power was clearly on the level of an Emperor, not far from the Sword Saint Demon Emperor's own full-power blow.
After taking Mei Gongzi's first strike head-on, the Endless Nymph Emperor had taken an entire day to fully purge its sword intent. But even that earlier attack paled in comparison to this one.
The Rainbowglaze Nymph Emperor was certainly confident in being stronger than the Endless Nymph Emperor, yet it would never attempt to block this strike head-on. It wasn't foolish. This sword's power had been discussed in the Council and deemed a threat to even the Emperors.
But the Sword Saint Demon Emperor acted as if he hadn't heard the transmission. His eyes were locked onto that red sword and his face flushed, as if he had grasped something.
After his earlier exchange with Tang San, his sword path had already changed and improved significantly. But now, gazing upon Mei Gongzi's strike, he sensed within it a unique set of laws. It was something intangible and indescribable, yet at the same time capable of shaking the heavens!
From his seat, Tang San also watched the forming of this sword light. His brow furrowed slightly, but his eyes were filled with understanding. In fact, in his heart, he couldn't help giving Mei Gongzi a mental thumbs-up. My brilliant wife, you really are smart!
"Announce the start!"
Just then, the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor's voice rang out from halfway up the mountain.
Sword Saint and Rainbowglaze snapped back to their senses.
Yes! The preparation phase had dragged on too long. Usually, this stage was meant for contestants to prepare their abilities, but Mei Gongzi had gone straight into full charge-up mode using bloodline ignition. No one had expected that. While the referees were staring at Mei Gongzi in stupefaction, the Asura Shadow Sword had begun turning translucent, and the aura of the burning bloodline power was even more intense.
"Begin!" the Rainbowglaze Nymph Emperor called out urgently.
The barrier separating the two contestants vanished instantly.
Though he was thoroughly shocked, Ning Chen'en's battle instincts kicked in. He immediately raised his Eight-Petal Golden Hammers, ready to attack or defend as needed.
But at that very moment, a crushing pressure descended upon him, one so terrifying that his soul itself seemed to tremble.
Fear gripped his heart.
He saw Mei Gongzi with her red sword raised, surrounded by the raging aura of bloodline power ignition, with her red hair fluttering in the wind like a goddess of war and destruction.
The hammers in Ning Chen'en's hands began to tremble, emitting clear ringing sounds. A deep fear surged through him—not his own fear, but that of the divine weapons in his hands! Though they were quite famous among divine weapons and particularly known for their raw power and incredible toughness, the Eight-Petal Golden Hammers were now quivering in fear. They were screaming at him in every way possible, Can't block! We can't block that sword! If the sword falls, we all die!
This overwhelming emotion caused Ning Chen'en to freeze. As someone who excelled in defense but not offense, he now found himself paralyzed.
Mei Gongzi's gaze locked fiercely onto Ning Chen'en. "This sword… shall split the heavens!"
Behind her, a massive red humanoid silhouette appeared. It was illusory, yet awe-inspiring. As it emerged, the Asura Shadow Sword in her hand let out a sharp, resonant hum. The sky itself turned crimson, and even the gathered Emperors felt an oppressive weight in their hearts, forcing them to marshal their divine consciousness to resist.
"I… I surrender…"
The hammers in Ning Chen'en's hands never fell.