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第三千五百四十章 投鼠忌器

Lin Xuan's pupils constricted, his face showing an expression of incredulity. He knew his own abilities best; the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword had undergone countless refinements. The effort and resources spent on crafting this treasure were beyond count.

The resilience of the sword was no less than that of a late-stage cultivation expert’s life essence weapon.

After mastering the technique to transform swords into threads, its power had grown even more formidable. But now, it seemed utterly destroyed before his eyes.

The sword threads gradually vanished into nothingness, and Lin Xuan would not have believed this scene if he hadn't witnessed it with his own eyes. His face turned a deep shade of green as he realized the dire situation he was in. Any other cultivator would surely suffer severe injuries if they were in his position—losing their life essence weapon was no laughing matter.

The giant ape mountain understood this well, despite its true spirit being rare among true spirits. It possessed intelligence comparable to human cultivators and had inherited knowledge from ancient times, making it far more knowledgeable than ordinary humans.

Seizing such an opportunity, the giant ape let out a deafening roar. Its hands raised high, an unbelievable spiritual pressure surged from its body, piercing the sky. The void seemed to blur as a small mountain-like figure materialized behind it.

Mystic Form Technique!

The figure's appearance was identical to that of the giant ape, but it was more imposing, resembling a towering mountain.

The giant ape’s roar grew even more mournful. It suddenly raised its right arm and struck Lin Xuan from afar. A thunderous sound echoed in his ears as the figure behind him mimicked the action, lunging forward with ferocity towards Lin Xuan.

In an instant, the situation became perilous for Lin Xuan.

But fear did not show on his face.

"Ha!"

Lin Xuan's hands moved swiftly, and a finger shot out like lightning. As he moved, a clear ringing sound filled the air. An unbelievable scene unfolded before him.

Points of light appeared in the void, resembling falling stars. The broken sword threads converged towards the center, emitting brilliant light as a radiant silver sun suddenly rose into existence.

The light then dimmed, and a thousand-foot-long silver giant sword materialized.

Lin Xuan had mastered the Giant Sword Technique to an unparalleled degree.

"How is this possible?"

The giant ape widened its eyes in disbelief. How could his life essence weapon, which he had just destroyed, reappear? Was it some kind of illusion?

But that thought only flashed through its mind before being dismissed. The spiritual pressure emanating from the silver sword was real and accompanied by a surging force of法则.

Sword Law!

It was too late to change tactics now. A fierce look appeared in the giant ape’s eyes as it advanced, not retreating but stepping forward. The figure behind it lunged even more aggressively.

Lin Xuan's eyes also showed a resolve. He recited a short incantation and spat out a mouthful of green mist. A sharp crackling sound filled the air as the surface of the giant sword flashed with silver light, followed by a layer of five-colored crystal flames.

Phantom Heavenly Fire!

But this was not all; a series of hissing electric sounds filled his ears as lightning surged across the blade’s surface.

Experience is the best teacher. After witnessing the giant ape's abilities earlier, Lin Xuan did not underestimate it. This display of power represented his last resort to win against its formidable opponent.

Aaah!

The giant ape’s roar grew even more piercing. As quickly as it could, the giant sword and the figure clashed in mid-air.

The scene was indescribable. The entire sky transformed into a chaotic void. Spiritual light flared up, and the intangible forces of法则 became visible, colliding and chasing each other in the air.

Sword Law, Force Law, Extreme Cold Law, and Lightning Law.

Simultaneously driving three laws of force, even for Lin Xuan, was unprecedented. The pressure was immense, but he had no choice.

The giant ape’s understanding of Force Law had reached a height that Lin Xuan could not match. Engaging in a single law would surely result in his defeat. Thus, he resorted to sheer quantity to make up for the quality deficit.

Three laws against one, yet they were evenly matched.

Lin Xuan's face contorted with increasing pressure as the three laws still failed to overpower their opponent.

Frustrated, his eyes turned bloodshot. He struck a fierce punch forward.

Force Law!

Though inferior compared to the giant ape’s power, it could still turn the tide at this moment.

With Force Law added, the giant ape finally faltered. The silver light overshadowed the golden glow emitted by the giant ape. A thunderous sound echoed as the giant figure split into two halves and faded away.

The giant ape’s body staggered; if not for a quick recovery, it would have fallen to the ground.

Though Lin Xuan had gained the upper hand, he was now on his last legs and couldn’t follow up. As he recharged his spiritual energy, the giant ape stood back up with an even more terrifying aura in its eyes.

It lunged forward again, its aggressive stance unmistakable.

"Wait! Do you still want that Fire Dragon Fruit?"

Lin Xuan’s loud voice halted the giant ape's swift advance.

"What did you say? Fire Dragon Fruit?" The giant ape’s eyes glowed with ferocity. But Lin Xuan was a shrewd cultivator; beneath the rage, there was evident suspicion.

"Friend, your abilities are impressive. However, you must be severely injured to have come here. Fortunately for you, you unexpectedly discovered the Fire Dragon Fruit. Am I mistaken?" Lin Xuan’s clear voice echoed. His confidence stemmed from the successful retrieval of the treasure as reported by his avatar.

The giant ape was unsure how it had been injured but knew it had no choice but to stay alive. With a flicker of life, it would not hesitate to use any means necessary.

"How do you know about this?" The giant ape hesitated and asked with suspicion.

"Do not concern yourself with how I came to know; just tell me if you want the Fire Dragon Fruit." Lin Xuan smiled as he spoke.

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