The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3121 - 3116: The Frenzied Sword Monarch King_1
Previously on The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms...
The onlookers were completely stunned. In their eyes, the chasm separating the Boundaryless and the Heaven-separated Realm was an absolute, impassable barrier.
The notion of a cultivator at the Boundaryless stage engaging a Heaven-separated Realm master was simply unthinkable.
While Yang Chen had already shocked them by using his Boundaryless Cultivation to eliminate three massive Sword Slaves, the feat Ji Yue Shuang was performing was even more terrifying.
Yang Chen, however, maintained his composure, watching the clash between Ji Yue Shuang and the Sword Monarch King from a distance.
From different heights of cultivation, one sees a different world.
To Lu Fa Celestial Venerate and his companions, it appeared that Ji Yue Shuang was fighting on equal footing with the Sword Monarch King, resisting his onslaught with apparent ease.
Yet, through Yang Chen’s eyes, the reality of the duel was far less optimistic.
It was true that Ji Yue Shuang possessed the raw power to challenge standard Heaven-separated Realm experts. However, if she intended to actually defeat one with her current output, she was still falling short.
At this moment, it looked as though Ji Yue Shuang had already unleashed roughly 80% of her potential. If she could only manage a stalemate against a mindless Sword Monarch King, the prospect of achieving a total victory would be an arduous task.
Nevertheless, this mattered little to Yang Chen. He had come today primarily to observe a visually stunning display of martial arts.
One had to concede that while Ji Yue Shuang’s Dao Intent Inscriptions were fewer in number than his own, her technical execution was truly remarkable.
Particularly when she brandished her Emperor Divine Artifact Sword, her fluid and lethal Sword Techniques were so refined that "exquisite" was the only word Yang Chen could find to describe them.
Still, exquisite technique alone was insufficient to bring down the Sword Monarch King.
Initially, Ji Yue Shuang remained unfazed and held her ground. But as the exchange dragged on, she began to feel the weight of the pressure intensifying.
Her expression grew taut as she felt the shift in momentum. She had originally calculated that while she might struggle against a sentient Heaven-separated Realm expert, handling one devoid of spiritual intelligence should have been straightforward.
Contrary to her expectations, this mindless Heaven-separated Realm guardian was proving to be far more troublesome than a living opponent.
Lu Fa Celestial Venerate and the other two also sensed the shifting tide, and they no longer dared to voice any optimistic predictions.
As a puppet-like entity, the Sword Monarch King lacked spiritual intelligence, allowing him to maintain a peak, tireless fighting state at all times.
Gripping his precious blade, he unleashed a strike.
The blow was explosive, carrying a domineering aura.
The blade carved through everything in its trajectory. As it descended, the air became saturated with sword qi, leaving Ji Yue Shuang struggling to hold her position.
"This is bad!" Ji Yue Shuang cried out, retreating hastily as a trickle of blood appeared at the corner of her mouth.
"Ji Yue Shuang is reaching her limit; her Dao Intent Inscriptions are losing the stability they had at the start. What a shame," Yang Chen thought to himself, shaking his head slightly.
Just as he predicted, Ji Yue Shuang spat out a mouthful of blood, finding it increasingly difficult to withstand the Sword Monarch King’s might. If the battle continued like this, her defeat was inevitable.
Ji Yue Shuang actually possessed more than one Dao Intent Inscription. However, because she pursued the pinnacle of the Sword Dao, her five other Dao Insights served as mere decorations for her Sword Dao Insight, appearing remarkably feeble by comparison.
In the heat of battle, they offered her almost no practical advantage.
Despite this, while victory seemed distant, her chances of outright failure were still low. At the very least, Yang Chen had not yet detected any trace of panic in her gaze.
Suddenly, fueled by her indignation, Ji Yue Shuang swung her sword, causing the blade to emit a violent, resonant hum.
In that instant, the phantom of a middle-aged woman materialized before everyone’s eyes. With long, flowing hair and a face of breathtaking beauty, the figure took hold of Ji Yue Shuang’s blade and swept it toward the Sword Monarch King.
"What sort of power is that..." Yang Chen was stunned. He could tell that Ji Yue Shuang, realizing she was outmatched, had summoned the strength of another individual.
He did not recognize the middle-aged woman, but the force behind that sword strike was not something a common Heaven-separated Realm expert could withstand.
"It is Princess Wenqi!" Lu Fa Celestial Venerate shouted, his pupils shrinking in recognition as he watched the phantom.
Yang Chen realized this Princess Wenqi must be a legendary figure. Even this small manifestation of her power allowed Ji Yue Shuang to pierce through the defense, sending the Sword Monarch King reeling backward.
"No, this is wrong." Lu Fa Celestial Venerate’s face paled instantly, "Lady Ji, we are in grave danger. We must flee at once!"
Ji Yue Shuang was confused. From her perspective, she had summoned her master’s power, making her victory a certainty. She expected the Sword Monarch King to be easily suppressed.
However, instead of collapsing, the Sword Monarch King’s entire body began to glow with a deep, crimson hue.
As his form turned red, the Sword Monarch King became far more savage and violent. Chaotic sword qi erupted around him, making him look like a creature possessed by madness.
"What is happening?" Ji Yue Shuang asked, her face filled with dread.
"Lady Ji, we neglected to mention that when fighting the Sword Monarch King, one must never utilize the power of a second person. To do so forces the Sword Monarch King into a berserk state. In this form, his strength surges, making him far more lethal than a typical Heaven-separated Realm expert," Lu Fa Celestial Venerate explained with a bitter expression.
"What? How is that possible? My attack just now didn't even leave a mark?" Ji Yue Shuang was visibly shaken.
Lu Fa Celestial Venerate gave a pained smile, "The rules of this realm were established by our ancestor. The Sword Monarch King can only be defeated by a single person using their own power. If a second presence interferes, his strength doubles instantly. Furthermore, the power of that second person cannot inflict any real harm upon him. By using Princess Wenqi’s power, you violated the rules, Lady Ji. In this berserk state, even if all five of us fought together, we might not win. In fact, he will only grow stronger against multiple opponents. We must retreat immediately!"
Ji Yue Shuang realized the gravity of the situation and prepared to turn back, but she was suddenly intercepted by the Sword Monarch King’s next move.
Her eyes widened as she gasped, "Such incredible speed!"
A pair of wings had suddenly sprouted from the Sword Monarch King’s back, providing him with a massive burst of mobility.
Furthermore, his raw power had ascended to a new level. A single clash forced Ji Yue Shuang back several paces, causing her to cough up more blood as her aura withered.
"How can he be this powerful?" Ji Yue Shuang could hardly believe her eyes.
"Senior brother, this is a disaster. Lady Ji won't be able to hold him off. We need to escape while we still can!" Bai Sheng Celestial Venerate shouted in a panic.
"Escape? To where? If Lady Ji falls within this Sword Servant World, our Yunhua Sect will be buried alongside her," Lu Fa Celestial Venerate said, gritting his teeth as he tried to remain calm. "We have to find a way to save her first!"
"How can the three of us possibly save her? With what...?" White Eagle Celestial Venerate’s scalp tingled with terror.
Given the terrifying strength the Sword Monarch King was currently displaying, if the three of them didn't flee now, they would likely lose their lives as well.