120: Chapter 019: All Who Are My Enemies Shall Become Souls Destruction Under My Sword!

120: Chapter 019: All Who Are My Enemies Shall Become Souls Destruction Under My Sword!

“Die?

Ridiculous, that’s exactly what I’ve been waiting for, for you to come and kill me!

I was only afraid you wouldn’t pursue me!”

Zhou Yan let out cold laughter as his charging figure suddenly froze in place, then he swiftly turned around, activating the Defense Sword Formation of the Spirit Armor with a powerful soul aura!

The Seven Star Sword Formation contained ancient Sword Intent, and being refined once again through ancient Sword Intent Runes, it had become incredibly formidable!

When suddenly activated, the Formation exuded an air of antiquity, with an intimidating presence!

Indeed, the scene was extremely shocking, as if an ancient city had abruptly risen from the ground—a colossal city emerged in the Void, suddenly shielding Zhou Yan!

It appeared as a mere phantom, but the ghostly image of the ancient city felt overwhelmingly ancient, as if epochs had condensed to form such a city, its old charm saturating the Guardian Sword Formation, making onlookers’ hearts tremble with fear.

“Hum—”

The powerful energy impact caused the phantom of the great city to dissipate, the ancient charm vanished into nothingness, the Void seeming to collapse entirely!

However, the same ancient charm also obliterated the towering waves of killing energy, a display of ancient defensive prowess akin to using a mere four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds.

Ji Taichong’s tremendously powerful strike was absorbed by the newly crafted Spiritual Lotus Green Lotus Armor without pushing it to its limits, for the Seven Star Sword Formation etched upon it did not shatter from the hit!

The Sword Formation was jolted, and the etched Runes were somewhat disordered, but there was no significant damage!

This was within Zhou Yan’s expectations, yet the outcome was still much better than he had imagined.

The moment he utilized the Spiritual Lotus Armor to withstand Ji Taichong’s attack, he was filled with boundless killing intent, but knowing he couldn’t kill this man, he needed an opportunity to deliver a devastating blow—thus…

With this series of thoughts, Zhou Yan had previously taken the opportunity to repel Ji TaiXu and then immediately flee with Qi Meng.

But his retreat was not out of sheer desperation, rather a means of baiting the enemy.

Stimulating Ji Taichong’s attack, he simultaneously ignited his powerful defensive Spirit Armor to block the fatal strike.

Consequently, Ji Taichong, full of confidence in his strike, was momentarily shocked when it was held off, and that was the instant Zhou Yan sought!

Knowing his mother’s situation, Zhou Yan harbored no more goodwill towards the Ji Family, and towards the man who still sought to pursue and kill Ning’er, his intent to kill was unyielding.

Such a person was arrogant yet capable, but having become the enemy on the opposite side, Zhou Yan would stop at nothing to take his life!

Even if he wasn’t currently powerful enough, any chance to cause discomfort was an opportunity Zhou Yan wouldn’t spare.

Therefore, at the very instant that Ji Taichong’s attack failed to slay Zhou Yan as anticipated, not only was Ji Taichong caught off guard, but so were the surrounding geniuses like Feng Ling Bamboo and Pan Yuming, all displaying somewhat unusual expressions.

That was the instant Zhou Yan took his chance to strike again.

This was the Supreme Water Sword Intent he had comprehended, an ancient Sword Intent realized within the Purple Flame Lotus Seed Flame’s Spiritual Energy—Soul Extinguishing Sword Intent.

“Those who oppose me shall become spirits under my sword!”

With a clear cry from Zhou Yan, an inexplicable oppressive atmosphere began to circulate, like a psychic attack capable of stunning everyone present, including Feng Ling Bamboo, Pan Yuming, and Qi Meng by Zhou Yan’s side.

It was a mental assault that induced irritation, almost driving people mad, as if their souls could find no peace, feeling as if they were already decaying, dying!

This mysterious Soul Destruction had tremendous contagious power, sending out a Sword Intent that pulled nearby Cultivators into a surreal, indeterminate Void Space.

In that space, they could see nothing, hear nothing, sense nothing!

Yet they knew they were dead, their souls were already dissipating!

…

“Soul Destruction!

Soul Destruction!

Soul Destruction!”

Ji Taichong muttered to himself, his eyes flashing with confusion, believing that he was already dead, his soul scattered and vanished into ash!

Thus, he kept muttering to himself, appearing utterly hopeless.

It was at this moment that Zhou Yan took action!

This was a sword technique of solitude and desolation, launched directly.

With one strike, like a hawk soaring through the endless sky, like the lonesome king, the Sword Soul unleashed, it was a shock to the heart!

“True·Hawk Swordsmanship!”

Zhou Yan executed this move, and with the Soul Extinguishing Sword Intent already restraining Ji Taichong, he didn’t hesitate at all, striking fiercely with his sword towards Ji Taichong in midair!

“Hm?!”

As the Sword Light neared his body, Ji Taichong suddenly showed a surge of intense energy fluctuation, snapping out of his stunned and restrained state!

Even though it was abrupt, Zhou Yan’s sword strike was almost avoided by up to fifty percent in his hurried defense!

He wasn’t dead, but his body jolted violently, the energy around him suddenly crumbling like collapse, continuously breaking apart, and he himself was fiercely blasted away by Zhou Yan’s sword.

While in the Void, he spat out mouthfuls of blood twice.

“Alright, we’ll meet again on the Ancient Forbidden Road!”

Zhou Yan sneered coldly, his gaze unbridled as he glanced at Ji Taichong, and then, as if looking at a dead man, he turned his gaze to Feng Lingzhu!

That look, full of disregard and contempt, was fully evident in Zhou Yan’s eyes.

Feng Lingzhu sensed the sneering and contemptuous look from Zhou Yan, and in an instant, her anger flared, as though she hated nothing more than to rush over to Zhou Yan’s side and give him a severe beating!

But she forcefully restrained herself, her gaze equally filled with furious resolve.

At this time, however, Zhou Yan had already stopped paying attention to her and had rushed into the Qiong Mountain’s treacherous valley with Qi Meng!

Zhou Yan circulated the Purple Flame Energy, protecting both him and Qi Meng as they arrived in a valley within Qiong Mountain.

The cherry-red and vibrant fruits, which looked incredibly desolate from the outside, showed no signs of having ever existed now that they were inside Qiong Mountain!

The world that seemed so desolate from the outside was, in reality, filled with color!

This place seemed to be a paradise like a cave dwelling in the Immortal Realm, where the scenery was bright and captivating in all seasons.

Here, the mountains embraced each other, and the terrain was extremely low, as if impervious to cold winds and in perpetual spring, as if the heavens had intentionally left this piece of bliss amidst a suffering world.

The vegetation that had long withered elsewhere was thriving here, the peculiar flowers and exotic grasses that could not endure for long elsewhere were abundant.

Even the spring water flowing down from halfway up the mountain seemed especially crisp and sweet, full of vibrant vitality, compared to other places.

It was a beautiful place, but the more beautiful things were, the more terrifying and dangerous they became.

Zhou Yan had not forgotten the terror of the red fruits he perceived from the outside.

Now, seeing such a beautiful scene, his heart couldn’t help but sink.