The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 1642 - 1639: Desperate Counterattack!

Chapter 1642: Chapter 1639: Desperate Counterattack!

The power of forty thousand blood crystals was completely devoured by Lin Bai. Though everyone saw Lin Bai absorbing the power of the blood crystals, no one noticed by what method Lin Bai accomplished the absorption!

The one-inch-long black Sword Soul at the center of Lin Bai’s brow flickered and disappeared again. In the shadows, several Yangshen Realm warriors attempted to uncover the mystery of Lin Bai’s abilities, yet they came up empty-handed!

Since awakening the Devouring Sword Spirit, Lin Bai had discovered three methods of utilizing it.

The first method involved condensing faint black Sword Aura across his body through the Devouring Sword Spirit. This produced only a trace of power that could effortlessly absorb and refine certain vital energy without drawing much attention.

Even if someone detected something unusual, Lin Bai could argue that it was just a cultivation skill he had practiced and easily evade suspicion.

The second method was the one Lin Bai had just demonstrated — condensing a one-inch-long Devouring Sword Spirit at his brow. At this point, Lin Bai could unleash half of the Sword Spirit’s power, but if warriors specialized in countering demonic Martial Souls were present, it would be much more likely to be noticed.

This method was far more risky.

The third method was to unleash the Devouring Sword Spirit in full, letting it manifest above his head, devouring heaven and destroying all things.

When fully exposed, the Sword Spirit’s suction force could swallow everything under heaven. Back in the Spirit Sword Sect of the Shenwu Kingdom, Lin Bai once revealed the full manifestation of the Devouring Sword Spirit before Ling Tianzi. Not only did it startle Ling Tianzi, but it also left Lin Bai with a sense of awe, making him hesitant to use it casually.

However, a Martial Soul like the Devouring Sword Spirit held countless uses that Lin Bai still needed to gradually discover. Lin Bai had also once forcibly fused the Devouring Sword Spirit with an Extreme Martial Spiritual Artifact to enhance its might, but he eventually deemed it too risky and decided against using that method again.

Under the black flag, among the ten thousand blood crystals, Lin Bai alone acquired forty thousand and had already refined them using the Devouring Sword Spirit. This breakthrough officially elevated Lin Bai’s cultivation from the Perfect Yin Saint Realm to the Yangshen Realm!

Three massive dragons formed of blood energy were refined and devoured by Lin Bai. His entire body now radiated terrifying power fluctuations, and his eyes gleamed faintly with boundless joy. Clenching his fists, he sneered ferociously, "So this is the power of the Yangshen Realm—it’s so much stronger than the Yin Saint Realm! No wonder, even when I used all my methods, I still couldn’t easily defeat warriors at the third level of the Yangshen Realm!"

Lin Bai thought to himself: now, with his abilities, he could undoubtedly claim to be the foremost among his peers.

In his grasp was the Demonic Sword, the unique Divine Weapon unparalleled across the Lingnan Continent!

The Five Elements Divine Pill boosted Lin Bai’s combat strength to five times greater than any of his peers!

The Qingmu Divine Thunder served both offensive and defensive purposes, wielding infinite power in battle!

The Heaven-reaching Sword Skill allowed him to consume spiritual power to amplify his cultivation strength.

The Blood Sea Seven Steps suppressed all things under heaven and earth.

The Devour the Sun Sword Skill tore apart the heavens with streaks of Sword Shadows.

A single flash of his Flying Sword shattered the Void in one fluid motion!

He wielded King Skill Level techniques, keeping "Single Character Sword Skill" as his ultimate trump card.

And if those were still insufficient, the Slaying Immortal Sword could annihilate all heroes under heaven!

Lin Bai’s journey thus far had culminated in him standing at the pinnacle of his strength!

Yet even at his strongest, Lin Bai still struggled against third-level Yangshen Realm warriors while in the Perfect Yin Saint Realm. This had long puzzled Lin Bai, but now that he had broken through to the Yangshen Realm...

Lin Bai finally realized: the gap between the Yin Saint Realm and the Yangshen Realm was as vast as heaven and earth!

Standing still, Lin Bai savored the surging Yangshen Realm energy within his body, his face alight with exhilaration.

At this moment, Lin Anyang and Ling Luo had acquired a fair amount of blood crystals. Spotting Lin Bai, Lin Anyang immediately said, "Junior Brother Dongfang, do not panic! I have come with Senior Sister Ling Luo to aid you!"

Ling Luo shook her head upon hearing this and said calmly, "I think there’s no need anymore."

Lin Anyang was stunned and asked curiously, "Senior Sister Ling Luo, what do you mean?"

Looking at the joy evident on Lin Bai’s face, Ling Luo spoke indifferently, "The threshold has been shattered. I fear there may be no one left here strong enough to challenge him!"

Lin Anyang froze for a moment, glancing at Ling Luo, and then directed his gaze back to Lin Bai.

Lin Bai’s face was glowing red with exhilaration. Laughing wildly, he lifted his icy gaze toward Wei Tianjun and Yan Tuo, speaking coldly: "Yan Tuo! Wei Tianjun!"

"Take my sword!"

Holding the Demonic Sword tightly, Lin Bai unleashed the full force of his Triple Intents. With one strike, Lin Bai tore through the void, the icy Sword Aura piercing through the emptiness as it rampaged forward.

"You’ve only just broken into the Yangshen Realm, and your foundation isn’t solid, yet you dare act so brashly? Foolishness!" Wei Tianjun roared furiously, stepping forward with spiritual power surging wildly around him, forming a massive fist imprint!

"Sea-covering Seal!"

Wei Tianjun clenched his teeth. He launched a punch at Lin Bai!

"Break!" Lin Bai’s gaze sharpened. The Demonic Sword descended, its radiance dancing across the skies, striking Wei Tianjun’s fist imprint at the moment of collision. It shattered instantly, and then drove Wei Tianjun flying backward with unparalleled force!

Splurt—

The Sword Aura pierced through Wei Tianjun’s defensive barrier, creating a fist-sized bloody cavity in his chest. Blood gushed as his face turned pale, and his eyes widened in shock as he looked at Lin Bai.

"How can this be? You’ve just broken through to the Yangshen Realm and haven’t even used the Heaven-reaching Sword Skill. How could you defeat me so effortlessly with one strike?" Wei Tianjun collapsed to the ground, exclaiming incredulously.

Witnessing this, Yan Tuo’s eyes narrowed with a sinister grin creeping upon his lips. His cold gaze fixed on Lin Bai as he said icily, "Now this is getting interesting. Let me challenge you!"

"Luo Tian Great Handprint!"

Yan Tuo’s figure blurred, transforming into flickering Waning Shadows as he darted toward Lin Bai.

Lin Bai’s gaze flickered, and his silhouette surged forward like lightning, meeting Yan Tuo’s strike head-on. In midair, the two forces collided violently, unleashing an explosion of spiritual energy!

After the fierce clash, Lin Bai and Yan Tuo simultaneously retreated a thousand meters!

Following their encounter, the mocking expression on Yan Tuo’s face began to fade. He glanced down at his bloodied fist, which was trembling from the impact.

"Truly formidable!" Yan Tuo hissed coldly, his expression frosty and filled with a violent edge.

At this point, Yan Tuo’s previous contempt for Lin Bai dissipated entirely, replaced by a hint of dread.

"Courting death!" Lin Bai’s eyes turned icy. He charged at Yan Tuo with his Demonic Sword once more.

Yan Tuo’s gaze sank as his spiritual energy erupted uncontrollably. Encased in a dense black mist, his figure charged at Lin Bai’s incoming strike with a cold snort.

Boom—boom—

Another ferocious clash erupted between Lin Bai and Yan Tuo’s techniques midair, unleashing waves of energy that sent shivers through the sky!

Shockingly, the second clash resulted in another stalemate. Yan Tuo’s pupils contracted further in astonishment. He was at the peak of the third level of the Yangshen Realm, while Lin Bai had only just entered the Yangshen Realm, his foundation still unstable, yet Lin Bai was able to match him blow for blow.

If Lin Bai were to break into the second level of the Yangshen Realm, wouldn’t it mean that no one beneath the fifth level could be his match?

"This man... cannot be allowed to live!" Yan Tuo’s eyes turned even colder as his energy surged furiously.