Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 377 - 374: The Might of the Ancient Sword

Chapter 377: Chapter 374: The Might of the Ancient Sword

"Seeking death!"

Prince Shen Sha’s expression darkened, and he flew into a rage. He immediately notched a silver arrow and drew his bow, firing at Ye Xuan. Then, the silver longbow in his hands transformed, its ends straightening into a double-edged sword that thrust violently towards Ye Xuan.

However, faced with such a fierce attack, Ye Xuan’s expression remained unchanged. As the silver arrow tore through the air towards him, he simply deflected it with a light block from his Dragon Abyss Sword.

In the next moment, Ye Xuan’s eyes suddenly sharpened, and he channeled True Qi into the Dragon Abyss Sword before swinging it mightily.

Whoosh!

A massive blue Sword Qi, like a pillar descending from the sky, heavily chopped onto Prince Shen Sha’s double-edged sword.

Bang!

Prince Shen Sha was sent flying backward, spitting blood.

"What a powerful sword."

The onlookers’ eyes heated up at this scene, thinking it was the Dragon Abyss Sword that was overwhelmingly powerful, completely overlooking Ye Xuan himself. If the Dragon Abyss Sword were in their hands, who would be able to stand against them?

However, the truth was not so simple. Ye Xuan was a master of Martial Arts, and Sword Dao was his forte. Naturally, the Dragon Abyss Sword could unleash its greatest power in his hands.

Otherwise, the Dragon Abyss Sword wouldn’t have rejected Prince Shen Sha and chosen Ye Xuan instead.

Having knocked Prince Shen Sha away with a single strike, Ye Xuan’s eyes flickered, then he looked solemnly at the Dragon Abyss Sword in his hand. He had merely swung it casually, and already ten percent of his True Qi had vanished like smoke. A Supreme Grade sword, although powerful, required ten times more True Qi than a Heavenly Grade sword. With Ye Xuan’s current status as Fifth Grade Martial Sect, he couldn’t wield the Dragon Abyss Sword as he wished.

But it didn’t matter. With the tremendous power of the Dragon Abyss Sword, not even Prince Shen Sha could withstand a single strike, let alone anyone else.

"Everyone attack together; whoever gets the sword, it’s theirs!"

Netherworld Snake eyed Ye Xuan coldly and shouted to the crowd. Since even Prince Shen Sha had been sent flying with one strike, he didn’t believe he could be a match for Ye Xuan by himself, so he could only incite others to swarm him. No matter how strong Ye Xuan was, he surely couldn’t handle so many opponents.

Hearing this, the already restless and eager fighters quickly sprang into action, charging towards Ye Xuan.

Dozens of strong fighters in the vicinity all rushed at Ye Xuan at once.

"Young Master Liu, let me help you."

Zi Yuqing drew her weapon, wanting to help Ye Xuan, but was stopped by Ao Wuchang.

"Have you tired of living? With so many attacking him, this kid is doomed. Why risk your own life? Besides, even if he obtains the sword, what benefit would it bring us?"

Ao Wuchang squinted his eyes. He had already harbored resentment against Ye Xuan, having been reprimanded by him before, and was merely biding his time, constantly plotting to stab Ye Xuan in the back.

"He previously took action repeatedly to save me. Just for that alone, I cannot stand idly by. Let me through." Zi Yuqing’s tone was sharp, her words cold.

"Foolish."

Ao Wuchang snorted coldly and stepped aside, feeling it was a pity that Zi Yuqing would die at the hands of the mob. Since she was bent on courting death, he couldn’t be bothered to intervene.

"Lady Zi, no need to worry. These people can’t trouble me."

Ye Xuan saw Zi Yuqing trying to rush to his aid and gestured for her to be at ease by extending his hand.

After stopping Zi Yuqing, Ye Xuan then turned to face the multitude of approaching experts.

"Using the human wave tactic, huh?"

Ye Xuan gripped the Dragon Abyss Sword, standing proudly like a Sword God between heaven and earth. He scoffed, then grasped the Dragon Abyss Sword with both hands and murmured, "Clone, Thunder Absolute Sword Formation!"

Swoosh!

As soon as the words left his mouth, Ye Xuan’s figure split into three, each mirror image performing the same motions. They whirled around like scattering celestial flowers. As the three Ye Xuans spun, a sky filled with dense blue Sword Qi radiated out in all directions.

Puff, puff, puff!

The charging fighters were blown away one by one. Those who charged fastest were directly cut into several pieces, dying on the spot, while even those in the back rows were sent flying, spitting blood, fleeing in a sorry state.

"What?"

The Netherworld Snake and his companions also hurriedly countered the blue Sword Qi, but then they stared at Ye Xuan with some disbelief. Surrounded by so many, it was actually broken by a single move from Ye Xuan, and among these powerful beings, there were not a few Seventh Grade Demon Kings. Yet, in front of Ye Xuan, they were all as fragile as clay chickens and pottery dogs, easily shattered.

"This..."

Zi Yuqing was somewhat dazedly watching this scene unfold, Ye Xuan, with a sword alone, had defeated so many in collaboration. Such strength, one might suspect, was perhaps no less than that of a Half-step Demon Venerable.

"The divine sword is not destined for you all, best to retreat quickly."

Having repelled everyone, Ye Xuan immediately swallowed a Pill to restore his True Qi. The sword move he had just used instantly consumed thirty percent of his True Qi, so he had to take a Pill to replenish it.

"Damn it, how dare you steal this Crown Prince’s opportunity?"

Prince Shen Sha was furious beyond restraint; however, he was powerless to change the situation. The blow he had received from Ye Xuan still haunted him, and he harbored a deep apprehension towards Ye Xuan.

"Really, a mere child worthy of owning this divine sword?"

Just then, a powerful voice came from the sky, and a black-robed Elder appeared out of nowhere in mid-air. He flew at a great speed, and while he was still in mid-approach, his claw ferociously struck towards Ye Xuan, as oppressive as Mount Tai.

"Elder Qi!"

A look of wild joy appeared on Prince Shen Sha’s face. This black-robed Elder was a Half-step Demon Venerable powerhouse who had entered the Ancient Cave Mansion with him. Now that the latter had arrived, the divine sword was bound to change hands.

Boom!

Ye Xuan stepped back half a step and then slashed his sword against that claw. The Sword Qi along with the Claw Light were almost simultaneously annihilated.

Retreating four or five steps, Ye Xuan steadied himself, and a sharp light suddenly flashed in his eyes, "Half-step Demon Venerable or not, you are already no match for me!"

He stomped the ground fiercely, and Ye Xuan soared into the air. He channeled thirty percent of his True Qi into the Dragon Abyss Sword. Instantly, bright blue light blazed along the blade and Ye Xuan slashed it out, sending out a heavenly, twisting river of blue Sword Qi that enveloped the black-robed Elder.

"Not good!"

As the Sword Qi struck, the black-robed Elder sensed a dangerous fluctuation that he felt he might not withstand.

In desperation, the black-robed Elder quickly formed Sealing gestures with both hands, and a massive demonic power formed a circular barrier in front of him, trying to block Ye Xuan’s heaven-shrouding Sword Qi.

Boom!

The Sword Qi slashed onto the circular demonic power barrier. Instantly, the ground around the black-robed Elder collapsed, revealing a big hole. The circular barrier held only for a moment before it too shattered, and the black-robed Elder was sent flying, blood spraying from his mouth.

"How is this possible, even Elder Qi is no match for this man? Who exactly is this kid?"

Seeing the black-robed Elder flung backwards, Prince Shen Sha was also full of shock. Elder Qi was a Half-step Demon Venerable powerhouse of their Sea God Palace, a figure to be treated with great respect, yet such an expert was sent flying by a single sword strike from Ye Xuan without any chance to fight back.

Originally, Ye Xuan’s combat strength was sufficient to contend with a Half-step Demon Venerable. Now, with the Dragon Abyss Sword in hand, his power had greatly increased. Slaying gods when seeing gods, slaying Buddhas when seeing Buddhas – Elder Qi, as just an ordinary Half-step Demon Venerable, naturally couldn’t withstand the attack unleashed by Ye Xuan with the Dragon Abyss Sword.

"Damn it, this little brat is just relying on the sword’s advantage. Don’t worry, with his Cultivation, he absolutely cannot wield this Supreme Grade divine sword, and he’s definitely at his limit now. Everyone, if not now, then when?"

Elder Qi, clutching his chest, glared at Ye Xuan with a gloomy look and then loudly shouted to the others, sensing that among the crowd there were still powerful beings. If they could take action, the tide would certainly turn.

However, Ye Xuan was merely a Fifth Grade Demon King and truly wasn’t capable of wielding a Supreme Grade divine sword. He was sure that Ye Xuan had reached his limits.

But that was only what he thought, viewing Ye Xuan as a regular Fifth Grade Demon King. In reality, Ye Xuan was no ordinary Fifth Grade Demon King. His True Qi was three to four times that of a typical Fifth Grade Demon King, so by normal standards, Ye Xuan should have reached his limits long ago, but in reality, he hadn’t depleted himself to that extent.

"Hehe, since no one is taking action, Elder Qi, let this old man assist you."

Sure enough, just after Elder Qi’s words fell, a grey-robed elder with a cloak walked out from the crowd, taking off his cloak and staring at Ye Xuan with a somewhat sinister demeanor.

"It’s you."

Ye Xuan recognized the grey-robed elder’s face, his pupils constricting – this Elder was none other than Sima Xin, who had followed him all the way to this Ancient Cave Mansion.

"What, unhappy to see me? I’ve had a hard time finding you, but finally, I’ve gotten my chance."

A cold sneer appeared on Sima Xin’s mouth as he looked at Ye Xuan as if he were already a dead man. In his view, Ye Xuan was too foolish. Competing for the divine sword this way, even if he acquired it, so what? Such high-profile behavior would only turn him into a target. With Ye Xuan’s strength, it was simply suicide.

Even if he had seized the sword, it’s just a temporary advantage. Now, with his intervention, and with Elder Qi of the Sea God Palace still possessing combat capabilities, the two together would ensure that Ye Xuan, even with the Supreme Grade divine sword, would undoubtedly be defeated.

"Good that you’ve come, saving me the trouble of dealing with you separately."

Not a trace of fear shone in Ye Xuan’s eyes; he raised the Dragon Abyss Sword in his hand, its tip aimed at Sima Xin. Since they had all come, then let it be a fight. If it were before, Ye Xuan would naturally not dare to battle with Sima Xin, but now, Sima Xin’s appearance would only serve to ignite the battle spirit within Ye Xuan’s heart, nothing more.