CHAPTER 454: CHAPTER 251: BATTLE OF THE HEADLESS KNIGHT AND THE PEERLESS TWIN PRIDES

He continued meditating in seclusion, beginning a deeper level of cultivation.

Lin Tianhao, unwilling to lag behind, also plucked a divine fruit, placed it in his mouth, and began his own seclusion.

No one knew how much time had passed when Gu Sheng’s entire body began to radiate golden light. A massive surge of energy shot into the sky, sending waves of energy across the mountains, causing beasts and birds to scatter. Even the cliffs emitted a low, resonating hum.

The sky rippled like a lake disturbed by a great wave, rolling outwards in concentric circles.

Shortly thereafter, it was Lin Tianhao’s turn to break through, and the phenomena accompanying it were no less astonishing.

Those at the base of the mountain only felt an overwhelming rumble of thunder from the peak, its summit shrouded in immortal mists that twisted and swirled. A fierce gale roared, yet nothing was visible to the eye.

Gu Sheng examined his body internally, discovering no breakthrough in his cultivation. But what he did feel was a newfound, overwhelming power coursing through him.

Lin Tianhao, similarly perplexed, wore an expression of disbelief. He had consumed a divine fruit—so why hadn’t he broken through?

The two hesitated for only a moment before quickly splitting the last four divine fruits between them, each taking two.

By the time they departed from the Divine Pool, the night had turned as dark as ink.

The wind howled fiercely.

On a barren battlefield, Gu Sheng and Lin Tianhao found themselves face-to-face with a fearsome, imposing figure—the Headless Knight.

Gu Sheng’s cultivation had already reached the ninth layer of the Golden Bone Realm. His golden Sacred Body shimmered under the moonlight, as unyielding as forged steel.

His Gale Nine Swords technique was sharp and deadly, while his Shadow Concealment Skill allowed him to move unpredictably in battle, turning him into an elusive phantom.

Lin Tianhao, though still at the First Level of the Marrow Refining Realm, wielded his Haoyang Swordsmanship with astonishing power. His Sword Qi slashed through the air, as though it could split heaven and earth apart.

The Headless Knight grasped a massive stone battle axe, exuding an aura of unmatched dominance. Though silent, every motion carried an undeniable sense of menace.

He was like a moving mountain, instilling fear at first sight.

"Gu Sheng, be careful. This Headless Knight isn’t easy to deal with," Lin Tianhao cautioned in a low voice.

Gu Sheng nodded, taking a deep breath as his figure vanished on the spot.

It was his Shadow Concealment Skill—a technique that allowed him to erase his presence temporarily, rendering himself unpredictable.

Seeing this, Lin Tianhao immediately swung his longsword, unleashing the full power of his Haoyang Swordsmanship.

Blazing Sword Qi streaked across the night sky, heading straight for the Headless Knight. Yet the Headless Knight remained unfazed, effortlessly raising the stone axe to block Lin Tianhao’s onslaught.

It was at this moment that Gu Sheng burst forth from the shadows, launching his Gale Nine Swords in a storm of relentless strikes toward the Headless Knight.

Sword light flickered, its momentum unstoppable.

But something unexpected occurred: the Headless Knight released a deafening roar that shook the heavens. In an instant, his stone axe transformed into a streak of dazzling light, hurtling straight at Gu Sheng.

Gu Sheng was startled, hastily activating his Shadow Concealment Skill to evade the incoming strike.

The Headless Knight’s speed was overwhelming. Just as Gu Sheng reappeared, the stream of light from the stone axe struck him fiercely.

"Gu Sheng!"

Lin Tianhao cried out in alarm and rushed forward, desperate to rescue Gu Sheng.

But as Lin Tianhao approached, Gu Sheng’s body suddenly erupted in a blinding golden radiance, releasing an immense force from within.

In a moment of crisis, Gu Sheng had unlocked his hidden potential, breaking through into an entirely new realm of strength.

His golden Sacred Body shone brighter than ever, and the power of his Gale Nine Swords became even more terrifying.

Taking advantage of this surge in power, Gu Sheng launched a counterattack, his Gale Nine Swords descending upon the Headless Knight like a torrential storm.

Lin Tianhao seized the opportunity as well, channeling the full force of his Haoyang Swordsmanship to assist in the offensive.

The two coordinated seamlessly, their combined attacks surging forward like an unstoppable tide. Though the Headless Knight was formidable, he began losing ground under the relentless assault.

After dozens of exchanges, Gu Sheng’s Gale Nine Swords and Lin Tianhao’s Haoyang Swordsmanship landed simultaneously on the Headless Knight’s form.

The Headless Knight let out an earth-shattering scream before his body disintegrated into fragments of stone, scattering away into the wind.

Gu Sheng and Lin Tianhao, panting heavily, knew the battle had come to an end.

Exchanging glances, they smiled, the glow of victory shining in their eyes.

"Sigh~"

Just then, a long, drawn-out sigh echoed through the mist.

The figure of the Headless Knight reappeared before them. Though his aura was visibly weakened, determination burned brightly in the hollow depths where his eyes should have been.

The battle was not over.

Two powerful presences were rapidly approaching.

A man and a woman—both dressed in white—emerged, their expressions devoid of any emotion.

Not even a trace of aura emanated from their forms.

Standing atop the peak of crimson clouds, Gu Sheng and Lin Tianhao faced the duo clad in white.

The two appeared like a perfect couple, but their lifeless eyes betrayed a chilling emptiness—as though they lacked a soul.

"Gu Sheng, there’s something strange about this pair!" Lin Tianhao’s gaze burned with unyielding resolve.

Gu Sheng nodded, his golden Sacred Body radiating under the sunlight as the longsword in his hand glimmered with a frosty gleam:

"Tianhao, if we join forces, we can certainly overcome their Jade Maiden Sword Skill."

Their hearts aligned, Gu Sheng’s Gale Nine Swords whistled through the air like a tempest, while Lin Tianhao’s Haoyang Swordsmanship roared like an inferno spreading across the land.

The two sword techniques intertwined, creating a breathtaking spectacle that unfolded across the battlefield.

The white-clad duo’s Jade Maiden Sword Skill, however, flowed like an endless stream, neutralizing each of Gu Sheng and Lin Tianhao’s attacks with graceful ease. It carried an enigmatic power that defied comprehension.

The fight wore on, and Gu Sheng and Lin Tianhao began to feel their stamina waver.

Although their attacks were ferocious, they failed to break through the couple’s flawless defense.

As the two strategized, desperately searching for a new opening, Gu Sheng suddenly caught sight of a critical flaw in the couple’s formation.