Sole Sword Supremacy-Chapter 514 - 518: Mutual Destruction
"Roar!"
In the instant this sword strike was unleashed, Yang Hong’s expression changed dramatically. He could never have imagined that even at this point, Wang Junze would dare to launch such a reckless counterattack. Was he truly that willing to risk his life?
But now wasn’t the time for such thoughts.
Dealing with just Huang Siyu was already troublesome enough. With Wang Junze making a desperate counterattack, Yang Hong was unable to withstand it.
Almost instinctively, Yang Hong unfurled the Ten Thousand Souls Banner to shield himself, desperately summoning the Main Soul of the Dragon Turtle to roar out and devour the sword rain that filled the sky!
Countless sword lights pierced through the Ghosts. Even the Dragon Turtle’s Main Soul could not withstand this desperate strike; more than half its body was shattered by this sword!
"Crack!"
A crisp sound rang out as the sword edge descended, and the Ten Thousand Souls Banner broke in response!
This demon treasure that Yang Hong had exerted all his strength to refine was thus severed. The Main Soul of the Dragon Turtle let out a mournful wail, recoiling back and turning on Yang Hong in retaliation.
The Ten Thousand Souls Banner, as a demon treasure, was indeed comparable to the most supreme Divine Weapons with limitless power, but the refining methods were too sinister. Once destroyed, it was destined to face the fiercest backlash. Even Yang Hong found it difficult to resist this terrifying Divine Soul Attack, managing only to subconsciously activate the Daluo Demon Hand to firmly grasp the Dragon Turtle’s Main Soul.
But at the same time, other Ghosts from within the Ten Thousand Souls Banner also launched a counterattack, frantically tearing at Yang Hong’s body. They were like a multitude of ghosts devouring his flesh, swiftly breaking through his protective Demonic Qi.
Worst of all, Huang Siyu seized the opportunity, unleashing countless hidden weapons again to deliver a fatal blow to Yang Hong.
"Explode for me!"
With a flash of madness in his eyes, Yang Hong, pushed to the brink, spat out a mouthful of blood. The Ten Thousand Souls Banner, already broken in his hands, exploded completely. Both the Dragon Turtle’s Main Soul and the surrounding Ghosts erupted into a terrifying storm, enveloping him and Huang Siyu simultaneously!
Rumble!
No turning back once the bow is drawn!
Seizing the moment when Wang Junze and Yang Hong were at their limit, the Maiden of the Sea, wielding the Trident, conjured a terrifying wave out of thin air and brazenly thrust it towards Wang Junze!
Faced with a life-and-death crisis, the Maiden of the Sea chose not to assist Yang Hong in blocking Huang Siyu’s attack but instead to launch a desperate assault on Wang Junze. As long as Wang Junze was killed, Huang Siyu would have no reason to fight any further. As for whether Yang Hong would die as a consequence, the Maiden of the Sea didn’t care at all.
If she could attack Wang Junze, it was only natural she wouldn’t care about Yang Hong’s life or death either.
The timing of this strike was perfect, as if it had been practiced countless times before. It was fast and ruthless, giving no one any chance to react.
Buzz!
However, just when everyone thought Wang Junze was doomed, a brilliant sword light burst forth once again!
The fifth sword of Chess Swordsmanship, Endgame!
Neither Yang Hong nor the Maiden of the Sea, nor even Huang Siyu, had ever witnessed this sword strike!
In fact, if not seen with their own eyes, none could comprehend the profundity of this sword.
When facing Dugu Feng back then, even Qu Lishang didn’t notice this sword strike, let alone the Maiden of the Sea.
In a flash, the wave aimed at Wang Junze suddenly recoiled, carrying with it an even more terrifying sword light that slashed towards the Maiden of the Sea.
"Pff!"
The counterattack of this sword was too swift; the Maiden of the Sea hadn’t even had time to react before her entire person was engulfed by the surging sword light.
Yet, Wang Junze had already burned too much of his life force. As he thrust out this sword, his consciousness began to blur. No matter how hard he tried, he could not unleash the full power of this strike. A mouthful of blood spewed forth, and he fell backward.
In the next moment, the sword light and wave also dissipated, leaving the Maiden of the Sea’s body pierced by several strands of Sword Qi, blood oozing, but she survived as Wang Junze’s sword did not fully land, unable to kill her completely!
Even so, it left the Maiden of the Sea pale-faced and trembling involuntarily.
Too insane!
Even in absolute disadvantage, such terrifying feats were achieved; who wouldn’t shudder at such a display?
Bear in mind, Wang Junze was still only at the Void Shattering stage, yet he had carved out a path of survival amidst the desperate situation.
Or perhaps, not a path of survival...
"Young master, young master!"
Clutching Wang Junze’s body tightly, Peng Ru cried out urgently, tears streaming down, but no matter how she called, Wang Junze could not respond in any way.
The fallen Wang Junze seemed to have lost all signs of life, lingering on no more than the last breath, having not succumbed completely to death!
But with injuries this severe, unless there was a Divine Medicine capable of raising the dead and healing bones, it was nearly impossible to save him.
This was the price that had to be paid for Wang Junze’s desperate counterattack!
For a moment, the Maiden of the Sea’s expression turned incredibly complex.
Was it truly necessary to risk life itself for Qu Lishang?
Obviously, if he just took a step back, Wang Junze could have escaped unscathed, so why throw away his life?
She genuinely couldn’t understand it.
Perhaps, as previously thought, the friend she believed she knew was always the Demon Cultivator Ye Piaoling, and not the true Wang Junze.
"Cough!"
A short distance away, Yang Hong coughed violently, but the blood that spewed from his mouth was no longer red; it was dark green!
The backlash of the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, on top of Huang Siyu’s hidden weapons and poison, though unable to kill him, severely injured him, leaving him also at the brink of life and death.
But Huang Siyu was not in better shape either!
In the final moment, Yang Hong at the cost of completely destroying the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, forced all the Ghosts to self-destruct. While this left himself gravely injured and near death, it also severely injured Huang Siyu with the explosion, causing her to collapse not far away.
Mutual destruction!
No one expected that the battle would end in such a manner.
Qu Lishang was not far away, seemingly just within reach for anyone to break through the Sword Cocoon and kill Li Shang Sword Venerable to seize the Great Nether Mirror, but no one had the strength left to make a move.
"Madmen, haha, we’re all madmen!"
Lying on the ground, Yang Hong suddenly laughed, "Tell me, if we all die here... does it count as living and dying together?"
"..."
This joke, a bit chilly!
With a bitter smile, the Maiden of the Sea, barely able to support herself, turned her gaze towards Huang Siyu, saying, "Let’s negotiate peace; Ye Piaoling probably can’t survive. There’s no need to fight any longer... Otherwise, we truly will die together here."
Her eyelids twitching, Huang Siyu’s expression was complex, but she did not ultimately refuse.
If Wang Junze were alive, with the Blood Covenant in place, she would have had to keep fighting, but now that he had fallen into unconsciousness, his life uncertain, she was no longer bound by anything.
Who would want to continue risking their life if they could survive?
