"Sword Domain, open!"
Under continuous attacks, Wang Junze dared not be complacent any longer, and directly unleashed the Sword Domain.
In the previous exchange, Wang Junze had already tested it out. Relying on the Thunder Sword Intent was enough to handle an ordinary Saint Realm, but to defeat the Four Symbols Array and withstand Jingchen's threat, thinking it could clinch victory would be underestimating his opponents.
If that's the case, there's no need for further probing; a rousing battle it is.
In an instant, the Sword Domain suddenly unfolded, black and white expanding outwards as if transforming into a huge chessboard, enveloping the Four Symbols Array beneath. Within a moment, Sword Qi crisscrossed, simultaneously attacking all four adversaries.
The members of the Four Symbols Sect, who were just in an advantageous position, momentarily changed their expressions!
They already knew Wang Junze's Sword Domain was powerful, and the Guan Family did not conceal the fact that Wang Junze simultaneously battled Guan Qin and Hai Feng, which was publicized as preparation for the Four Symbols Sect. However, when the Sword Domain was truly unleashed, it still brought unparalleled immense pressure to these elders of the Four Symbols Sect.
In an instant, various Sword Intents erupted simultaneously, each targeting a different Dharma Aspect.
The Rain Sword Intent trapped the Cyan Dragon Dharma Aspect, the Water Sword Intent raised a monstrous wave straight towards the Vermilion Bird Dharma Aspect, the Profound Moon Sword Intent along with the Slaughter Sword Intent were directed at the White Tiger Dharma Aspect, while the Thunder Sword Intent combined with the Nine Swords of Cloud Dragon clashed head-on with the Black Tortoise Dharma Aspect.
In the sky, the black and white chessboard sealed the void, obstructing Jingchen's view, raising a massive killing intent.
The Four Symbols Array, under the cover of the black and white chessboard, was akin to being trapped in a killing field, with countless Sword Qi howling through, crisscrossing the heavens and earth!
Too powerful!
Not to mention the elders of the Four Symbols Sect, even Jingchen at this moment could not help but suddenly change his expression.
Originally, he intended to use the Four Symbols Array to delay for a while, to carefully observe Wang Junze's methods, and then find an opportunity to strike for a fatal blow. But now, with the Sword Domain revealed, it left him no opportunity for further waiting.
If he didn't strike now, the Four Symbols Array might be shattered in the blink of an eye. Without the reliance of the Four Symbols Array, the four elders at the Dao Entrance Realm would likely be slayed instantly.
With a flip of his palm, instantly, a burning spear appeared in his hand. Taking a step forward, a dazzling firelight emerged from Jingchen's body, transforming into a giant Vermilion Bird, fiercely crashing into the black and white chessboard!
In reality, just as Jingchen began moving, Wang Junze had already sensed it.
Within the Sword Domain, his responses were extremely keen. Moreover, with most of his attention already focused on guarding against Jingchen, he naturally couldn't give him the chance to launch a sneak attack.
Yet with Jingchen going all out, it meant that the battle had truly reached its most perilous point.
"Collapse!"
A terrifying killing intent reflected in his eyes, without any hesitation, Wang Junze instantly shattered the Sword Domain. Countless Sword Intents exploded in that moment, and simultaneously, Wang Junze unleashed a slash, bringing the entire force of the Sword Domain into play.
Chess Swordsmanship!
Wang Junze had previously stated that the difference between the Sword Domain and the Path Domain lies in the Sword Domain's strength, which can be converted into instantaneous burst power.
The presence of Chess Swordsmanship allowed him to perfectly control this force, transforming it into the most terrifying strike to break through a formidable enemy.
Before entering the Secret Realm and overcoming the Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation, Wang Junze's control over this power appeared very crude. However, now having crossed the Path Tribulation and realized the strike once performed by Ye Piaoling, Wang Junze's understanding of this sword had risen to another level.
Boom!
At the moment the Sword Domain shattered, the entire Four Symbols Array collapsed with it. Even more terrifying, not only was the power of the Sword Domain unleashed, but also the power of the Four Symbols Array, all carried by the Sword Domain, burst forth with this slash, pushing the power of this sword to its peak!
With the sword in play, life and death are not questioned.
This sword, which had once broken through the Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation, when unleashed again now, was truly earth-shattering.
With a cracking sound, the Vermilion Bird formed by Jingchen crumbled in front of this sword, as if a true Vermilion Bird was slashed into two segments, disintegrating into blazing flames throughout the void!
Upon close inspection, one would find that the spear in Jingchen's hand was even forcibly split by this sword!
This Vermilion Bird Dharma Aspect was actually Jingchen's Path Domain. Splitting the Dharma Aspect is equivalent to shattering the Path Domain!
Spitting a mouthful of blood, Jingchen was sent flying across, crashing heavily towards the nearby river surface.
Injured severely with a single sword!
Without exaggeration, this sword had already claimed half of Jingchen's life, and this was only because Jingchen's strength was extremely formidable, using the Vermilion Bird Dharma Aspect to block most of the force; otherwise, this sword would have been enough to slay him outright!
If it was like this for Jingchen, there's no need to mention about those elders of the Four Symbols Sect.
At the moment the Four Symbols Array was broken, they were already severely injured. The explosive power of the Sword Domain burst out, and even though they were not the direct targets, just being brushed by the aftermath was enough to easily slay them.
Without the protection of the Four Symbols Array, in essence, they were merely four Dao Entrance Realm powerhouses. How could they withstand such a terrifying attack!
Both physical bodies and Divine Souls, under this sword, were all shattered, dying cleanly!
Wang Junze didn't even glance at the elders of the Four Symbols Sect. At the moment this sword was unleashed, he took a step forward, pursuing Jingchen who fell into the river!
To survive under this sword was enough to prove Jingchen's fearsome prowess. Facing such an enemy, Wang Junze dared not to relax in the slightest.
It must be noted, this one sword had almost exhausted his energy. Now, he himself was also at the point of exhaustion.
If the chance was missed, should Jingchen recover, the one who would likely die would be Wang Junze.
Fortunately, after experiencing the tempering of the Thunder Tribulation, Wang Junze had undergone a transformation from physical body to Divine Soul, becoming far stronger than before, enabling him to continue the chase just with the strength of his physical body, even if his energy was depleted!
Buzz!
The sword in Wang Junze's hand let out a soft hum, and the power of his flesh erupted, like a sword shadow, fiercely chasing after Jingchen!
Boom!
Facing the life-and-death crisis, Jingchen was also forced to unleash all his potential, mobilizing the power within him, and once again transformed into a flaming spear to counter Wang Junze's sword!
Clang!
The clash of spear and sword, under the terrifying impact, Wang Junze and Jingchen both fell into the river!
"Stop!"
A trace of terror flashed in his eyes as Jingchen shouted sternly, "Wang Junze, you and I are both exhausted. You can't unleash your Sword Domain, and I can't unleash the Vermilion Bird Dharma Aspect. If we continue to fight, we'll only end up hurting each other. Why not stop here?"
"I swear in the name of the Four Symbols Sect, as a Supreme Elder, that the Four Symbols Sect's vendetta against you will end here. We will never take the initiative to harm you again!"
At this point, Jingchen was truly terrified by the fight!
Nonsense about Entering the Path!
The strength Wang Junze displayed now was nowhere near Entering the Path; among Saint Realm powerhouses, he could already be considered top-tier. Such a monstrous individual was incredibly terrifying.
His words were indeed not perfunctory in the slightest; he truly wished not to be Wang Junze's enemy anymore.
In fact, with the spread of today's battle, the Four Great Celestial Sects might no longer oppose Wang Junze, and the entire world would acknowledge his strength and status!
This Lord of the Nether Sea had already become a force that everyone feared.
"Stop here?!"
Falling into the river, though Wang Junze looked equally disheveled, he still laughed with immense pleasure.
"You overestimate yourself. Since the beginning, your Four Symbols Sect has repeatedly tried to kill me. Now you chase me here and say stop, just like that? How can there be such a cheap thing in this world!"
A hint of mockery appeared at the corner of his mouth, Wang Junze said softly, "I indeed cannot unleash my Sword Domain, but... have you forgotten where this place is?"
"I told you a long time ago; this eastward river is where bones are buried!"
Boom!
His hand suddenly slapped the water's surface, and in an instant, the surrounding river water surged, forming a splash that lifted Wang Junze's body, while simultaneously raising a terrifying huge wave.
Water Sword Intent!
Since the beginning, Wang Junze excelled in Rain Sword Intent and Water Sword Intent.
Rivers, lakes, and seas, such places, were Wang Junze's home ground.
In contrast, Jingchen practiced the Vermilion Bird Dharma Aspect, the Path of Fire, and falling into the river weakened his power!
With this exchange, this was Wang Junze's best chance to kill him.
A chill in his heart, Jingchen desperately tried to escape to the shore, but it was already too late.
Before the Four Symbols Sect people attacked, Wang Junze had already surveyed the terrain, and with the last sword intentionally struck Jingchen towards the river. Now everything had developed according to Wang Junze's plan, he wouldn't let the opponent escape.
Boom!
In an instant, the surging water emerged, and the Water Sword Intent burst forth once more. The surrounding waves, like a water sword, fiercely slashed toward Jingchen!
Both sides had nearly exhausted their strength, and now Wang Junze, backed by the Wuding River, launched a lethal strike that Jingchen couldn't fend off.
In no time, the terrifying wave slashed at Jingchen's body, cutting his flesh into two.
The next moment, a Divine Soul flew out, like a fiery bird, escaping into the distance through the gaps in the falling water.
Although his flesh was cut, as long as his Divine Soul could escape the river surface, he had enough confidence to evade Wang Junze's pursuit and flee to safety.
As a Saint Realm powerhouse, his losses were severe but not beyond recovery.
However, at the instant Jingchen's Divine Soul attempted to escape, a brilliant Sword Aura followed like a shadow and also slashed out.
Sword Soul!
The essence of Chess Swordsmanship is anticipating the enemy's moves; since Wang Junze decided to strike, he naturally anticipated Jingchen's reactions, even before his Divine Soul tried to escape, he was already prepared.
Divine Travel in the Void; back in the day, the Sword Soul Wang Junze condensed could already kill, let alone having been tempered by the Thunder Tribulation, his Divine Soul was even stronger. Now, having anticipated Jingchen's reaction and striking first, he had undoubtedly severed all escape paths.
Plop!
The Sword Soul gently twisted in the air and shattered Jingchen's Divine Soul, thoroughly executing this Saint Realm powerhouse on the Wuding River.
In an instant, a massive Vermilion Bird phantom seemed to appear over the Wuding River, emitting a mournful cry before vanishing into thin air!
