A Holy Blade like Shattered could cut through a Fourth-stage cultivator's body, and this spear, though made from ordinary steel, couldn’t withstand such a blow.
The Lotus Sect cultivator hurriedly retreated to avoid the sword that slashed at his arm.
Then, he stared at the Holy Blade in Sōng Shūhuáng’s hands, his eyes lighting up with greed—what level of power would he gain if he could seize this blade?But wait...
Where did this sword come from?It seemed to have appeared out of nowhere right before his last attack and ended up in the 'Mount Book Pressure' cultivator's hand?The Lotus Sect cultivator couldn’t see Dòudòu.
However, he thought of a possibility: could that White sect senior really be hiding nearby?Had his arranged 'street office' failed to slow him down at all?If that White sect senior was indeed nearby, Sōng Shūhuáng wouldn't even have the chance to escape.
"No more options," the Lotus Sect cultivator thought.
Regardless of whether or not the White sect senior was hiding somewhere, he had to capture 'Mount Book Pressure' first;otherwise, there would be no way out for him!The thought flashed through his mind in an instant.
The Lotus Sect cultivator decisively threw away his half-used spear and simultaneously used a grappling technique with both hands.
One hand grabbed Sōng Shūhuáng, while the other tried to snatch the Holy Blade from his grasp.
Unwilling to be outdone, Sōng Shūhuáng held the Holy Blade and swung it wildly at the Lotus Sect cultivator.
Although he hadn't practiced sword techniques before, his strikes were chaotic and disorganized;one moment he was aiming for the upper body, the next he might slash at a leg.
The Lotus Sect cultivator was wary of the Holy Blade’s sharpness, so he didn’t dare try to snatch it barehanded.
He couldn’t grab Sōng Shūhuáng!At this moment, Dòudòu called out through thoughts: "Shuhang, don't just hack away;use a sword technique!" "I haven't learned any sword techniques!" Sōng Shūhuáng inwardly groaned.
If he had practiced sword techniques, wouldn’t he have used them already?Unable to take Sōng Shūhuáng down, the Lotus Sect cultivator grew increasingly anxious: No more delay!He decided and activated his low-grade magical treasure once again: "Fresh Breeze Speed!" The difference in speed between the five orifices and two orifices was significant, but with the 'Speed' augmentation, the Lotus Sect cultivator's speed became so fast that Sōng Shūhuáng couldn’t react!However, this spell put a heavy burden on his body.
Despite his superior constitution compared to other cultivators at his stage, he could only use it twice in one day.
Only one chance left!The Lotus Sect cultivator kicked off and disappeared from sight.
Reappearing behind Sōng Shūhuáng, "Capture!" he thought with joy as he reached for the hand holding the Holy Blade while attempting to grab his throat!［Eye Orifice Talent, Master’s Vision!］ As the Lotus Sect cultivator cast 'Speed,' Sōng Shūhuáng instantly activated his Eye Orifice Talent.
He clearly saw the Lotus Sect cultivator running up behind him.
However, despite seeing it with his eyes, his body couldn't keep up.
"What do I do?" Sōng Shūhuáng's mind raced frantically.
Just as the hand of the Lotus Sect cultivator was getting closer...
Suddenly, a familiar scene flashed in his mind.
A burning flame...
the Heaven-Devouring Blade.
His wrist flipped, rotating the blade.
The remaining blood essence force surged from his Heart and Eye Orifices.
On the finger, the ancient copper ring flickered with light as one of its array was activated.
Bear～the flames on the Holy Blade Shattered roared...
(To be continued...)