jdhmnovel Chapter 168 Breakthrough
Chapter 168 Breakthrough
Qing Lei, on the other hand, was much calmer and did not rush to refute the Spirit King's words.
Instead, he used his sharp eyes to carefully observe the Spirit King, trying to find any flaws or changes in her aura and movements.
All he saw was the more composed and confident figure of the Spirit King, and the Lingxiao Sword in her hand that seemed to have come to life.
"Dark Soul, there's no need to be so hasty."
Qing Lei finally spoke, his voice deep and powerful, as if it could penetrate people's hearts.
“Since King Ling dared to face the two of us alone, he must have something to rely on.”
We must remain cautious and not underestimate our enemy. King Ling, am I right?
As the Spirit King listened to their conversation, a faint smile appeared on his lips.
She slowly raised the Lingxiao Sword, its tip pointing directly at the Black Soul and Azure Thunder, as if silently announcing the start of the battle once again.
“You’re right, I do have something to rely on. That is—my unwavering commitment to justice and my ever-increasing strength.”
As the Spirit King finished speaking, the atmosphere on the battlefield became extremely tense once again.
Black Soul and Azure Thunder exchanged a glance, conveying a resolute look between them.
They knew this moment had arrived, and no matter the outcome, they had to give it their all.
"Then let's go! Let's see if so-called justice and strength can truly defeat us, the Shadow Duo."
Black Soul roared and launched the first attack.
His figure, like a phantom in the dark night, approached the Spirit King swiftly and eerily.
Qing Lei followed closely behind, his swordsmanship both steady and fierce, each move perfectly blocking any possible escape routes for the Spirit King.
The two, one in front and one behind, one attacking and one defending, cooperated perfectly, like a pair of comrades who had been through many battles.
Despite the combined attack from the two, King Ling remained remarkably calm.
She moved nimbly between the two men, the Lingxiao Sword dancing like a dragon in his hand.
Each swing of the sword perfectly neutralized the opponent's attack and created an opportunity to counterattack.
Her swordsmanship was both exquisite and domineering, forcing Black Soul and Azure Thunder to concentrate fully and not dare to be careless in the slightest.
Her eyes became unusually sharp, as if they could see through all illusions.
The Lingxiao Sword gleamed coldly in her hand, like the coldest moonlight in autumn.
"Hmph, today marks the beginning of your Shadow's demise."
The Spirit King's voice was as cold as ice, yet it carried an undeniable resolve.
Black Soul smirked. He didn't believe that his opponent, who had just fought him to a standstill, would make such a qualitative leap in such a short time.
"Liu Lingzhen, don't be so confident, your end is coming soon."
Qing Lei, on the other hand, was relatively cautious. He carefully observed the Spirit King, trying to detect any signs of change in her aura.
All he sensed was a more composed and powerful aura than before.
The battle was about to begin. The Spirit King flashed and appeared in front of the Black Soul like a ghost. The Spirit Sword cut through the air, bringing with it a sharp whistling sound.
Black Soul reacted swiftly, swinging his sword to meet the attack. Sparks flew as the two swords clashed, and the sound of metal striking metal was deafening.
In this confrontation, Black Soul clearly felt an unprecedented pressure; the Soul King's power seemed stronger than ever before.
He was secretly alarmed, but dared not relax in the slightest, because Qing Lei's attack had already come from the side, and he was playing a supporting role.
Faced with the combined attack of the two, the Spirit King appeared unusually calm.
As time went on, Black Soul and Azure Thunder gradually became able to sense the difference between three-person teamwork and two-person teamwork.
They could sense that although they were able to fight against Spirit King Liu Lingzhen, they were somewhat overwhelmed.
The Spirit King grew stronger with each battle, his sword swings seemingly imbued with the power of heaven and earth, making it difficult for the two to defend themselves.
Finally, after a fierce battle, the Spirit King seized a tiny opening in the Black Soul's defenses, leaping forward like a cheetah pouncing on its prey.
Black Soul was terrified and tried to resist, but he was already too weak to do so.
With a flick of his right hand, the Spirit King sent the Lingxiao Sword flashing like a red lightning bolt, aimed straight at the Black Soul's heart.
But just as she was about to strike, she suddenly withdrew her sword and instead struck out with her left palm, which contained immense internal energy.
With a loud "bang," the Spirit King's palm struck the Black Soul's chest.
Black Soul felt an irresistible force surge into his body, and he was sent flying like a kite with a broken string.
He crashed heavily to the ground, spitting blood, clearly seriously injured.
This sudden turn of events shocked Qing Lei, who stared at the Spirit King in disbelief.
He looked at the Spirit King and murmured to himself, "Peak of the Great Yuan Realm? You...you broke through?"
The Spirit King did not answer, but simply stared coldly at Qing Lei.
Her eyes were filled with a thirst for victory and utter contempt for the Shadow Organization.
She knew that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, their Ling Kingdom was already poised for victory in this battle.
Qing Lei saw that the Spirit King Liu Lingzhen in front of him had broken through to the peak of the Great Yuan Realm, and his aura was so powerful that it seemed to be able to shake the heavens and the earth.
Meanwhile, Zi Yan was held back by four people and unable to come to his aid, and Hei Hun was also seriously injured, knowing that he had done his best in this war.
But Qing Lei did not back down. This battle was about the dignity of the Qin Kingdom's Shadow, and he had to go all out.
"Even if you, Liu Lingzhen, break through to the peak stage, I will still test your strength at the peak of the Great Yuan Realm."
Qing Lei's voice was firm and powerful, and the Qing Lei sword in his hand gleamed with a cold light.
As cold and resolute as his inner resolve, Azure Thunder charged toward the Spirit King like an arrow released from a bow, each strike containing the power of thunder.
King Ling, Liu Lingzhen, was not to be outdone; he moved with agility.
Like a ghost, he moved across the battlefield, each swing of his sword perfectly blocking Qing Lei's attacks.
The two exchanged blows, their swords flashing, and the battle was extremely fierce.
Qing Lei's swordsmanship was fierce and domineering, with each strike aimed directly at a vital point.
The Spirit King's swordsmanship was even more agile and graceful, as if he could predict Qing Lei's every move.
Meanwhile, Black Soul, who had been lying on the ground, struggled to his feet. Although his injuries were severe, his fighting spirit had not been extinguished.
He charged forward again, cooperating with Qing Lei to fight against the Spirit King.
The addition of Dark Souls has made the battle even more complicated.
His swordsmanship is ruthless and vicious, and every attack is impossible to defend against.
Although the Spirit King was powerful, he had to be wary of the combined attack of Qing Lei and Hei Hun, after all, he had been fighting them for so long.
After a brief exchange, he gradually found weaknesses in Qing Lei and Hei Hun's attacks and began to launch a counterattack.
On the other side, Shanzi, Xiaolie, Afu, and Hualingxing were besieging Ziyan.
Zi Yan's strength is not to be underestimated either. His Zi Yan sword is as hot as flames, and every swing of the sword is accompanied by raging flames.
Although the four worked together seamlessly, they still seemed somewhat powerless against Zi Yan's powerful attacks.
The four wielded the exquisite sword formation with consummate skill, but Zi Yan seemed undaunted.
His movements were as swift as the wind, and his swordsmanship was agile. He skillfully dodged the four men's attacks each time and seized the opportunity to launch a counterattack.
The four of them were drenched in sweat, but they did not give up.
This battle concerns the very survival of the Spirit Kingdom, and they must persevere.
Just then, Hua Lingxing suddenly shouted, "It's time. You three come and cooperate with me."
The three of them immediately understood.
They quickly returned to Hua Lingxing's side and nodded to each other.
Hua Lingxing stood in front of the three of them, her eyes fixed on Zi Yan, as if she wanted to see his every move.
The three of them simultaneously channeled their inner energy, and sand and dust rose up around them, as if an invisible force was stirring them.
Hua Lingxing suddenly took flight, her figure drawing a graceful arc in the air.
The three of them simultaneously struck out with both hands towards Hua Lingxing, and a powerful surge of internal energy flowed from their palms and into Hua Lingxing's body.
Hua Lingxing's speed increased instantly, rushing towards Zi Yan like a bolt of lightning.
He pointed his sword at Zi Yan and said in a low voice, "Exquisite Illusion."
A hint of surprise flashed in Zi Yan's eyes.
He felt that Hua Lingxing was clearly in front of him, but his heart told him that Hua Lingxing was also like being all around him.
It felt as if countless Flower Spirit Stars were attacking him simultaneously, making it impossible for him to determine which one was the real attack.
It could be a fleeting moment, or it could be a long time later.
Zi Yan finally reacted.
He suddenly swung his Purple Flame Sword to the left, but found nothing.
It turns out that this was just an illusion of Hua Lingxing.
Although Zi Yan reacted in time, Hua Lingxing's true form was already about to pierce his back.
Just then, Zi Yan suddenly turned to face Hua Lingxing, and the two swords collided in mid-air, producing a crisp metallic clang.
The two of them simultaneously raised their left hands and slapped each other.
With a loud bang, Hua Lingxing was sent flying by the palm strike, spitting blood as she flew through the air.
Her figure traced a graceful arc in the air before crashing heavily to the ground.