章節 98: It's from my master
"This sword has no name; it was a gift from my master..."
A hint of pride flashed across Chi Yu's face, her beautiful eyes filled with sweet memories.
Regardless of the sword's power, it was a gift from Zhongli, which made it precious to her. It wasn't about the object itself but the person who gave it.
Grasping the hilt with one hand, Chi Yu recalled how Zhongli had guided her in wielding the sword after giving it to her, as she didn't know how to use it at first. Those were some of the happiest moments of her life.
Holding this sword made her feel incredibly safe, as if Zhongli were right beside her. That feeling... it was so comforting that she would sleep with the sword in her arms, only then able to rest peacefully.
Since weapons were allowed in this battle, it seemed only fitting to use the one Zhongli had given her, right?
Tang San felt something was off but couldn't quite put his finger on it. He had asked if weapons could be used, and after receiving confirmation, his opponent immediately drew her weapon.
This sword shimmered with an amber light, as dazzling as the sun, and it didn't seem simple at all. Tang San was momentarily at a loss.
Shaking his head, he pushed the thought aside. It was just a sword, after all. No matter how powerful it was, it was useless if one didn't know how to wield it.
With that in mind, Tang San gave a heads-up, "Be careful!"
This was not only a reminder but also signified the official start of the match.
"First Soul Skill: Blue Silver Entanglement!"
Without hesitation, Tang San released his first soul skill, intending to test his opponent.
The Blue Silver Grass transformed into vines and rushed towards Chi Yu.
Chi Yu remained calm. If she hadn't drawn this sword, she would have relied on her agility as an agility-type soul master to evade the attack. Not that she feared the Blue Silver Bind—dodging attacks was a basic skill for agility-type soul masters.
However, Chi Yu was no ordinary agility-type soul master. Her mutated true body martial spirit granted her a physical prowess far beyond that of others at her level. Even compared to assault-type soul masters, she was unmatched in strength.
Holding the sword in one hand, Chi Yu slashed at the incoming vines. In an instant, a golden light burst forth, and the Blue Silver Grass was reduced to powder, scattering across the stage.
Tang San: "..."
The crowd: "..."
Tang San felt his scalp tingle, his eyelids twitching uncontrollably.
That was just a casual swing of the sword, right?
But the sheer force of that sword aura, that power...
Was it really her? No, it had to be that sword—how could it be so terrifying?
What Tang San didn't realize was that this sword could cut through the defenses of a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast as easily as slicing tofu, let alone his Blue Silver Bind!
Chi Yu glanced at Tang San in surprise. Was that all?
"Using the sword my master gave me against Tang San—am I overdoing it?"
Chi Yu mused to herself.
She had thought Tang San would be much stronger, but to her surprise, he shattered with a single touch.
Tang San's hands trembled slightly as he recovered from his shock and withdrew his Blue Silver Grass martial spirit.
His hands reached for the Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges at his waist.
If his martial spirit couldn't threaten Chi Yu, then surely his hidden weapons could, right?
In an instant, Tang San's hands were filled with various hidden weapons: willow leaf knives, bone-piercing needles, and more...
"Using hidden weapons, this kid's strength will increase by at least one or two soul master titles."
Zhao Wuji crossed his arms, speaking calmly. He had personally experienced the power of Tang San's hidden weapons—even a Soul Saint like him had fallen victim to them. Little Chi Yu would be no exception.
That sword was indeed powerful, but if it couldn't hit its target, it was just for show.
Chi Yu sensed a surge of malice, and her grip on the sword tightened.
That earlier strike wasn't as simple as everyone thought; she hadn't poured a huge amount of soul power into the sword or anything like that.
That was just the inherent characteristic of the sword—essentially, a "basic attack special effect." When soul power is infused, it's a completely different story.
Tang San didn't hesitate for a moment, immediately activating his Purple Demon Eye and Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track simultaneously. His figure transformed into a series of shadows, seemingly elusive, while his hands flicked out hidden weapons aimed at the most vulnerable parts of the body.
Normally, as an agility-type soul master, Chi Yu would be expected to dodge in such a situation. But this wasn't a normal situation.
The sword in Chi Yu's hand suddenly emitted a radiant light, and in an instant, an amber-colored glow enveloped her, forming a protective shield. This shield was strikingly similar to Zhongli's shield, though without the "chains" that stabilized it.
"???"
What was happening? How could a sword produce a shield-type ability? Was this sword some kind of legendary "ancient soul tool"? But why would an attack-type soul tool have a defensive skill?
For many powerful soul masters, the term "soul tool" wasn't unfamiliar, especially to people like Ning Fengzhi.
He was aware that the national treasure of the Heaven Dou Empire was a defensive soul tool, and he had repeatedly tried to negotiate a trade with Emperor Xue Ye, though all attempts had been refused.
Zhongli: "..."
When creating this sword, Zhongli had first considered defense, followed by attack power.
No matter how powerful an attack is, it's useless if it can't hit the target. But defense is different; even if you can't defeat your opponent, you can at least hold out long enough for help to arrive.
That said, the sword's offensive power was still extremely formidable.
Countless hidden weapons struck the shield, causing ripples across its surface. It seemed as though the shield might shatter at any moment, but it held firm, leaving Tang San stunned and bewildered.
A sword… with a shield?
"This isn't working. Standard hidden weapon techniques aren't going to break through that shield."
Tang San wasn't foolish; in fact, he was very "clever." If his hidden weapon techniques couldn't penetrate the shield, he had other options.
He simultaneously drew his Sand Tossing Shadow and the Zhuge Crossbow. Although Sand Tossing Shadow wouldn't break the shield, it could serve to confuse Chi Yu.
As for the Zhuge Crossbow, it was currently the most powerful mechanical hidden weapon he had. As soon as he pulled the trigger, it could unleash an attack strong enough to take down a Soul Ancestor!
This had been tested on their journey to Heaven Dou City. Even a Soul King could potentially be caught off guard, especially if they hadn't activated their martial spirit.
First, he pulled the trigger on Sand Tossing Shadow—*shw, shw, shw…*
Just as Tang San had anticipated, the shield around Chi Yu continued to ripple but didn't break.
"Then try this!"
Tang San immediately pulled the trigger on the Zhuge Crossbow...
The next moment, Chi Yu's figure vanished from her original position and reappeared right beside Tang San.
His pupils contracted in shock. After several rounds of testing with his hidden weapons, he had almost forgotten that Chi Yu was an agility-type Soul King! She was nothing like Zhao Wuji—she wasn't a sitting target!
In that critical moment, Tang San slipped his foot and leaned back, his body arcing like an iron bridge, narrowly avoiding the jade...
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