Chapter 166: Xuanhuang Armor and Evasion Technique
The sound of a sword's whistle echoed throughout the grand hall.
Wu Yuesheng flicked his finger, and a spiritual sword, no larger than a thumb, shot forth, slicing through the air. As the sword caught the wind, it expanded rapidly. At the same time, a surge of crimson sword qi erupted from its blade, sharp and overwhelming.
This sword, named the Crimson Flame Sword, was enveloped in sword qi, making its true form difficult to discern. However, its formidable presence made it clear that, even if it wasn't a top-grade artifact, it was at least a meticulously refined high-grade one.
Hermit Baiyun, filled with intense hatred toward the malevolent corpse, steadied himself and, without hesitation, channeled a surge of spiritual power into his wooden staff. He hurled it with great force, and as it flew through the air, it expanded dozens of times in size, resembling a massive piece of verdant Dragon-Subduing Wood[1]. The colossal staff cast an imposing shadow as it descended upon the malevolent corpse.
Qin Sang, as expected, continued to control his Five-Elemental Breaking Sword. The Yan Luo Banner of Ten Directions was not suitable for public use, and he kept his ebony sword as a contingency, prepared for Wu Yuesheng's moves.
They had already formed a triangular formation, creating a pincer-like situation. If any danger arose, they could swiftly come to each other's aid. The malevolent corpse was trapped in the center, and the plan was to slowly wear down the Earth Malevolent Qi surrounding it, waiting for the opportune moment to deliver a killing blow. There was no need for haste—the Five-Elemental Breaking Sword was more than enough.
Three attacks—fiery sword qi, the wooden staff, and the Five-Elemental Breaking Sword—struck from three directions simultaneously, leaving the malevolent corpse with no escape. No matter how fast it moved, there was no way out.
Hurr… hurr…
The malevolent corpse's figure flashed rapidly in the confined space, darting frantically, but each time it was forced back by the relentless assault, unable to break free from the encirclement. It seemed to sense the danger, and its expression, as well as the strange sounds it made, grew increasingly agitated, displaying an unsettling semblance of human-like anxiety.