Chapter 1767: Chapter 1767: Ice Soul Coldness
"It’s done."
Shui Furong looked at the Hundred Swords United that had formed. Indeed, only pressure leads to breakthroughs. Before this, Tong Ling’er had tried this move several times but failed without exception.
This Hundred Sword Manual is merely the introductory Chapter of a set of Earth Rank Sword Control Technique from the Sword Control Pavilion. There are only three forms: Sword One, Sword Ten, and Hundred Swords.
Sword One is naturally easy to achieve, given the foundation before and the burst in strength from forming the Golden Core. With Tong Ling’er’s insight and a bit of guidance, she easily mastered the first and second forms.
However, the first two forms of the Hundred Sword Manual are simple, but the difficulty of the third form suddenly increases. Controlling one sword is different from controlling ten swords, but controlling a hundred swords requires splitting one’s mind into a hundred parts, which is not easily accomplished.
Moreover, the Sword Control Technique is not a crude swordsmanship but a finely woven Control Sword Technique. Each sword is an extension of the hand, and controlling a hundred hands effortlessly is not without difficulty.
"Heh, let’s see how this kid handles this sword," Shui Furong smirked as she looked at Li Feng across from her.
"This Hundred Sword Manual seems to be the introductory Chapter of the Earth Rank Sword Technique, All Swords Return to the Root. Controlling a hundred swords is considered a small success, and merging these hundred swords as extensions of one’s arm is a great success. Although it’s just an introductory Chapter, its power is not weak."
Jin Manlou looked satisfied, feeling that the young shopkeeper’s cultivation talent was high. Just a little stimulation led to the success of Hundred Swords United.
Liu Qinghou also nodded: "Indeed, All Swords Return to the Root is the sect-protecting sword technique of the Sword Control Sect. There are very few who have mastered it completely. Anyone who does will become the next heir of the Sword Control Sect."
"Though it’s just Hundred Swords United, far from All Swords Return to the Root, during the Golden Core Early Stage, it suffices to dominate."
Tong Ling’er managed the hundred swords to merge into one. The concentrated Sword Intent was unified, and after the amalgamation, its power was not one plus one equals two, but exponentially increased.
"Hmph, see if you can handle this sword of mine."
Tong Ling’er flicked her delicate wrist, and the unparalleled sword in front joined its Sword Intent to lock onto Li Feng, then pierced forward with unmatched momentum.
Li Feng didn’t stand idly by. The power of Tong Ling’er’s decisive move gave him a sense of crisis; a lion fights a rabbit using full strength.
Li Feng, unwilling to underestimate, immediately reached backward, and the King Sword, resting beside, responded to his summon, instantly unsheathing and landing in his hand.
The next second, Domineering circulated and infused into the King Sword, causing it to emit dragon roars.
As the incoming sword approached, Li Feng raised the King Sword to point at the Hundred Swords, instantly resulting in the collision of two forces of Sword Intent and Sword Momentum.
"Hmph."
"Hundred Swords’ Sword Intent."
With a low shout from Tong Ling’er, a surge of Sword Intent emanated from the hundred swords. These sword intents flew out like feathers, then surged like a school of fish towards Li Feng to pierce him.
Yet, though Tong Ling’er’s Sword Intent was imposing, Li Feng wasn’t a pushover. Having refined the Domineering of Nine Layers Mountain, li Feng’s Domineering Purple Flame fused with Overlord Beasts’ might and incorporated the thunder power from the Thunder Pill.
It’s not just one force but three combined.
On Li Feng’s outer layer, the Domineering Protective True Gang enveloped him like a shield. Tong Ling’er’s Sword Qi fiercely collided with the Protective True Gang like piranhas but failed to penetrate it.
Hmm?
"The kid has some skill, using only Protective True Gang to block the young shopkeeper’s Sword Intent Transformation."
"The Domineering’s path, its attack and defense are unparalleled. The young shopkeeper’s Sword Intent might have trouble penetrating it."
Tong Ling’er had just advanced to the Golden Core stage not long ago, and her realm wasn’t entirely stable yet; she had only begun exploring her potential.
Therefore, breaking through Li Feng’s Domineering Protective True Gang with her current Sword Intent indeed posed a challenge.
"Hmph, still hanging on."
Seeing this, Tong Ling’er sneered. If Li Feng was defeated in one blow, she would be disappointed. Witnessing Li Feng block her attack didn’t dispirit her; instead, her fighting spirit grew stronger.
"Do you think this is my whole deck of cards? You are gravely mistaken."
"Ice Soul Coldness."
With a low growl, Tong Ling’er released a surge of Ice Soul Coldness from her Golden Core. The appearance of cold made Tong Ling’er appear frostier, as if the air around froze, and temperatures plummeted.
Frost formed on the ground and spread rapidly; even the moisture in the air couldn’t escape, forming snowflakes that fell.
Li Feng, close at hand, felt the biting Ice Soul Coldness through the Domineering Protective True Gang, reminiscent of the sensation from the Heavenly Ascension Stairs.
Back then, Li Feng’s Domineering Purple Flame absorbed much of the Ice Soul Coldness and even formed a unique Ice Flame. However, after Li Feng’s Vermilion Bird Bloodline awakened and the bloodline broke through the threshold, with Vermilion Bird’s Divine Sense attached, the Ice Soul Coldness in Li Feng’s body was entirely erased.
After all, this Ice Soul Coldness, unlike the Thunder Power that formed the Thunder Pill, is a fleeting existence, naturally dissipating as Li Feng’s strength grew. If Li Feng’s strength hadn’t increased, it might have stayed, but with the development of the Vermilion Bird Bloodline, it was naturally wiped out.
Though gone, it didn’t mean Li Feng feared it. In fact, after devouring so much Ice Soul Coldness, then having it melted away by the Vermilion Bird Bloodline, encountering Tong Ling’er’s Ice Soul Coldness now merely brought some cool relief.
Soon, this Ice Soul Coldness began to envelop Li Feng’s Domineering Protective True Gang, instantly freezing it into an ice sphere.
Tong Ling’er raised her cold gaze at Li Feng trapped within: "Hmm! Regret now while you can. If this cold invades your body, you’ll end up as an ice sculpture, frozen solid inside and out, breaking upon touch."
"Leaving behind shattered ice pieces."
Li Feng looked up at the self-satisfied Tong Ling’er: "Heh, you think you can make me kneel in surrender? You’re not qualified."
"This chill is just right to cool the liquor buzz I’ve got."
"Hmph, stubborn as ever. Let’s see how long you can last."
Tong Ling’er watched Li Feng, teeth clenched, intensifying the erosion of the Ice Soul Coldness. Soon, it penetrated the Domineering Protective True Gang and began invading Li Feng’s body.
The Protective True Gang can block most physical and magical attacks, but the Ice Soul Coldness is neither, allowing it to permeate and directly affect its target.
Soon, Li Feng’s breath formed white frost upon exhale, instantly freezing.
