Chapter 520: Chapter 365: Celestial Maiden Sword

The pitch-black sword light flickered to its extreme.

In an instant, all the Spiritual Qi around was devoured by this sword light, even the sunlight dimmed.

Elder Qingfeng’s expression changed drastically, and he suddenly retreated, visibly surrounded by Clear Wind, protecting himself.

However, in that instant, the sword light was unstoppable, and the strands of Clear Wind were cut apart.

Elder Qingfeng’s face was like gold paper, a line of blood flowed from his seven orifices, yet at the same time, the aura of True Essence on his body erupted to the extreme.

"Boom—"

The Clear Wind around Elder Qingfeng was severed, and his body fell towards the earth like a meteor.

"Second brother!"

"Second brother!"

The two Demon Heaven Cultivators smiled with joy.

In the sky, a tall man in black attire appeared.

The man had a handsome face, holding a black sword in his arms, and his eyes were bound with black silk ribbons, exuding a mysterious charm.

"Elder Qingfeng, truly formidable."

The sword-holding man said faintly.

Sun Yue’s expression was grim, he stared at the sword-holding man intensely and said: "You are the second of the Seven Cultivators of Demon Heaven, Minghui Sword, Changsun Quyu."

"Hmm." Changsun Quyu responded lightly.

"You possess Sword Intent, which implies you are also a Sword Cultivator."

"There are too few Sword Cultivators in Demon Heaven Valley."

"If you follow me, I can spare your life, and even teach you the Supreme Dao."

Despite having his eyes bound by silk ribbons, Changsun Quyu faced Sun Yue accurately, as if he was staring at him steadily.

Sun Yue could feel the malicious Sword Intent coming from all directions.

As if saying one word of refusal would leave him no place for burial.

Sun Yue lowered his eyes slightly, glancing at Elder Qingfeng, who had fallen to the ground, leaving only a trace of Qi.

Elder Qingfeng’s strength was substantial; though he was only Mid-Stage Golden Core, his secret technique outburst reached Late-Stage Golden Core level, and the Qingfeng Secret Technique was incredibly profound. Yet, such a mighty figure was cut down by Changsun Quyu’s sword.

He was merely an Early-Stage Golden Core Sword Cultivator who had recently advanced.

Could he really win?

Sun Yue suddenly raised his hand, with the Wandering Dragon Long Sword pointing at the sword-holding man in mid-air.

"Do you know why you fail to recruit Sword Cultivators?"

Sun Yue scoffed lightly, then his expression turned extremely solemn.

"Because Sword Cultivators would rather break than bend!"

With each word Sun Yue said, his aura increased slightly.

The Sword Intent around him spiraled like a Wandering Dragon, dispersing the heavy clouds gathered overhead.

In an instant, the sword light erupted, and it felt as though only this sword light remained in heaven and earth.

Time seemed to pause.

Yet, in the next second, a black light blossomed among the endless white sword light.

A slender black sword appeared within the black light.

The black sword gently swayed, and the white sword light instantly shattered into countless fragments.

Only then did Sun Yue understand what Elder Qingfeng had experienced just now.

The slender sword tip slowly pointed at his throat.

A Golden Core Master, deemed to be killed like a mortal.

At this moment, Sun Yue felt as though Yama was calling him.

But in the next second, a figure supported him from behind, forcibly pulling him back from the edge of life and death.

"Zhong Heng..."

Sun Yue was somewhat stunned.

Zhong Heng was expressionless at this moment, holding Sun Yue with one hand while extending the other to block the slender sword tip.

A point of light blossomed in Zhong Heng’s palm, instantly unfurling into layers, transforming into a pattern-covered Array that instantly formed, blocking the sword.

Time resumed its flow, and Zhong Heng retreated explosively with Sun Yue.

"Zhong Heng, you... you actually broke through to Golden Core!?"

There are examples of Five Spirit Roots breaking through to Golden Core, but it’s exceedingly difficult. In Sun Yue’s view, even if Zhong Heng could break through, it would probably be during the second or third attempt.

Sun Yue almost immediately reacted.

"Void Array!?"

That is an ability only an Array Master can possess, an achievement attained by reaching the pinnacle of Array mastery.

At this moment, Sun Yue had no time to delve into it.

Zhong Heng’s grip loosened, causing him to fall directly from mid-air.

"Ah—"

Zhong Heng paid no heed to Sun Yue; Sun Yue was Golden Core, solid enough not to die from a fall.

"Void Array? Array Master? Interesting."

"A medium-sized Cultivation Realm actually possesses such Celestial Pride."

"Come, join us, and I can allow you to rule this Cultivation Realm with us, enjoying endless resources."

"You can use it as a springboard to accumulate enough resources and knowledge, then proceed to a large-scale Cultivation Realm!"

Changsun Quyu laughed heartily.

Zhong Heng quietly watched him.

Eyes slightly closed.

Changsun Quyu hesitated. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Although his eyes couldn’t currently see, his Divine Sense perfectly replaced the function of his eyes.

Changsun Quyu’s expression slightly changed.

Sword Intent unexpectedly appeared on Zhong Heng.

"An Array Master who also cultivates as a Sword Cultivator? Too intriguing!"

Changsun Quyu’s face showed interest.

"Sir, you just gifted my friend a sword."

"Reciprocation in kind, allow me to offer you one as well."

Zhong Heng extended his arms, and the Array Disc flew out from him.

The Array Disc began to enlarge, transforming into countless components encircling Zhong Heng. Soon, abundant Array Materials flooded in, Spiritual Qi entered.

A hint of Sword Intent also slipped into it.

Changsun Quyu’s figure moved suddenly, violently attacking Zhong Heng.

Changsun Quyu indeed lacked the pride associated with Sword Cultivators.