novelraw Chapter 212 : Sword Domain: Killing!
Chapter 212 : Sword Domain: Killing!
Chapter 212: Sword Domain: Killing!
Li Meishan and the others turned pale at his words.
He hadn't used the power of origin?
The reason they were so obsessed with the Fragment of Xuanhuang Origin was twofold: one, it was the key to advancing to the Ninth Realm; two, because once one possessed the power of origin, their strength would skyrocket.
This was not so apparent in low-level cultivators.
Because this mysterious power was too high in rank, they couldn’t utilize it properly. The only benefit was a faster cultivation speed in daily practice.
But once one reached the Seventh Realm or higher, the gap between those who had the power of origin and those who didn’t became immense!
"But Jiang Zhi didn’t even use that power?"
"With the cultivation of the Eighth Realm, Sixth Heaven after a fall in realm, and without using a sword, he defeated all six of us with ease?"
This made them realize why so many major cultivators within the "Divergent Path" who had come into contact with Jiang Zhi simply refused to show up once they heard he was personally involved.
Those who attain Dao through killing are the most terrifying in battle—and also the easiest to die prematurely.
Yet the white-robed man before them, with his ordinary appearance, had once slaughtered his way to the Ninth Realm!
Among the five, some were heavily wounded, others lightly.
They exchanged glances, and Li Meishan spoke on behalf of the group: "As expected of Dao Gate’s Little Martial Uncle, your reputation is well deserved. We have offended you—farewell."
But the Eighth Realm sword cultivator still being choked showed fury and confusion in his eyes.
—No way! Just leaving me here like this?!
This showed that the interior of the "Divergent Path" was indeed loose and disjointed.
Jiang Zhi cast a cold glance their way and said, "Did I give you permission?"
A chill ran down the spines of all five.
With their cultivation level, they would be influential figures no matter where they went!
Those above the Seventh Realm were already considered cultivation powerhouses, far from nobodies.
But Jiang Zhi’s strength was absurd—almost eerie.
After crossing blows with him, they all clearly understood that if he truly intended to kill, not one of them could escape!
The "Divergent Path" relied on the excuse of saving the world, and the fact that righteous men could be taken advantage of through virtue.
Weren’t they all supposed to be of the Righteous Path?
Most rogue cultivators walked the line between good and evil.
Now that the Heaven-and-Earth Calamity could descend at any moment, they—pillars of the Xuanhuang Realm—were practically holding get-out-of-jail-free cards, as long as they didn’t make egregious mistakes or walk the Evil Path.
But Jiang Zhi was different.
He was a natural-born killer!
This Little Martial Uncle of the Dao Gate looked at them and said, "Each of you will leave behind one mystic-rank technique."
The group paused slightly. A former Ninth Realm expert, Dao Gate’s Little Martial Uncle, wanted mystic-rank techniques?
But they quickly understood.
Though Li Meishan looked rough, he was actually very astute. Rogue cultivators were all cunning—otherwise, they wouldn’t have survived.
He immediately took out a jade slip, wrapped it in spiritual energy, and offered it to Chu Huaixu.
"Champion Chu, for your conquest of the Origin Spirit Realm—this jade slip is a token of my respect. Please accept it."
The others quickly followed suit.
Only the sword cultivator Zheng Yuankang, restrained by the Qi-Locking Seal, could do nothing. He met Chu Huaixu’s gaze and signaled with his eyes—me too, later for sure!
Chu Huaixu glanced at Jiang Zhi and saw he remained motionless, left hand behind his back. Understanding dawned, and he happily stored the jade slips in his Storage Token.
He didn’t have time to see if the techniques suited him. If not, he’d just give them to Big Ice Block or Little Xu. Once learned, they could be sold at the Treasure Pavilion for contribution points.
Only then did Jiang Zhi slowly release his right hand. The restrained Zheng Yuankang was finally able to move.
He immediately took out a jade slip and respectfully offered it. "Young friend Chu, this was my famed sword art from my early years. Please accept it."
After doing so, he cautiously observed Jiang Zhi.
Seeing no reaction, he slowly bowed and backed away to stand beside Li Meishan.
Only then did Jiang Zhi speak: "I’ll release a single sword qi."
"If the six of you can withstand it, you may leave."
Chu Yinyin watched from the side, pouting and making silent expressions, muttering inwardly:
"Just showing off now because Chu Huaixu couldn’t appreciate your strength before, huh?"
"Now you're deliberately putting on another display."
Across from them, the six clenched their teeth. Li Meishan’s tone had changed completely.
"Please enlighten us, Senior Jiang."
He had no choice. Though nominally one realm higher than Jiang Zhi, their combat power was vastly different!
This realm drop clearly had some secret to it!
This wasn't a power the Eighth Realm should possess!
Jiang Zhi glanced at Chu Huaixu, his gaze settling on his finger.
As a Swordless One, Chu Huaixu always relied on fingertip sword qi.
The Little Martial Uncle Ancestor mimicked this, gathering sword qi at his fingertip.
At that moment, the aura of the six before him changed drastically.
"This must be... the Domain?" Chu Huaixu immediately recognized it.
No surprise—he had been trained under Master Shen Man’s sword domain for an entire month.
He had also watched Steward Liu explode from using the Domain Talisman atop the evil cultivator’s altar.
This power was something only cultivators at the Seventh Realm or higher could possess.
Yet with his level, he couldn’t discern the nature of their domain.
It was Jiang Zhi who spoke: "My Domain is called—『Killing』."
A wave of power radiated from him, isolating Chu Yinyin while enveloping Chu Huaixu.
In that instant, the black-robed youth felt a chill crawl up his spine.
He was overwhelmed by a vast killing intent and spreading hostility!
Strangely, he heard wails, howls, and screams—
As if countless invisible hands dragged him down into a bottomless abyss, full of resentment!
But Jiang Zhi, standing at the center of the domain, seemed unaffected by these vengeful spirits.
He only killed—no matter how many, no matter how heavy the hatred.
To Chu Huaixu, it felt like standing in a living hell!
Though Jiang Zhi floated in midair, he appeared like a giant atop a mountain of bones.
He turned to glance at Chu Huaixu, confirming that his Dao Heart had not been shaken by the sword domain.
This alone was something many major cultivators couldn’t achieve.
Because the weight of resentment and death from all those Jiang Zhi had slain was simply beyond imagination.
"One unafraid—how interesting."
"Perhaps this path of attaining Dao through killing suits him as well," Jiang Zhi thought.
Next moment, he began to swing his sword.
To Chu Huaixu, this slash appeared incredibly slow.
Yet the six opponents moved even slower, as if frozen in place.
Strangely, Chu could see countless colored lines.
Or rather, streams of qi, currents of power.
These threads extended from each of the six major cultivators, reaching outward.
As if all their energy manipulation was laid bare before the sword domain!
He felt as though he were in Jiang Zhi’s position, wielding that sword qi himself.
He could sense that by severing each of these threads, he could slaughter them all!
Through the lines of qi, he could see both their strengths and fatal flaws!
The sword qi slashed out, cutting one line after another. The severed ends fluttered chaotically, disrupting the opponents’ entire aura.
Jiang Zhi’s sword qi, too, had countless threads.
But unlike the others, his threads were all one color—black!
Exuding boundless killing intent, hostility, and murderous will!
Chu could see behind Jiang Zhi, countless hands pulling at him, trying to drag him into that abyss.
But he continued swinging his sword—determined to keep killing!
Tens of thousands of vengeful spirits formed a hellish totem behind him.
Yet none of it could stop him. His singular killing intent even overshadowed the aura of all those spirits!
This slow-motion state lasted for several breaths, letting Chu experience half the sword as if it were his own.
Then time resumed, and the second half happened too fast to see.
He could only see the six figures being blasted back—some a few zhang, some dozens!
Li Meishan at the front spat a mouthful of blood. His armored artifact even cracked.
"He held back!"
"Otherwise, we’d all be dead!" Li Meishan shuddered.
Jiang Zhi’s gaze toward them remained mocking.
He said coldly, "A small warning. Do not obstruct the path again."
He flew forward with Chu Huaixu and Chu Yinyin.
The six immediately scattered to either side, respectfully seeing them off.
Chu Huaixu couldn’t resist glancing back. The wounded six still hadn’t dared leave, obediently watching them go.
Everyone knew—high-level rogue cultivators were powerful and fearless.
Yet even combined, the six were no match for Jiang Zhi!
"Avoid members of the 'Divergent Path' in the future," Jiang Zhi advised both Chu Huaixu and Chu Yinyin.
"Rogue cultivators often blur the line between right and wrong, acting without concern."
"But they’re flexible."
His face took on a mocking expression.
"Still, anyone who earns Cheng Yuyan’s favor won’t be ordinary."
"Even Li Meishan just now wouldn’t easily lose to Situ Cheng."
Jiang Zhi now seemed quite patient, continuing, "Though I dropped realms, it was through a self-imposed secret method. My prior Ninth Realm strength remains, only slightly diminished."
"Had it been true Eighth Realm cultivation, it would've been a bitter battle."
He glanced at the Fragment of Xuanhuang Origin in Chu Huaixu’s hand. "After this, you understand its value, don’t you?"
Chu Huaixu nodded.
This fragment could drive countless powerful figures into madness. It was the stuff of dreams!
But Jiang Zhi’s next words were:
"And such a supreme treasure—you obtained two on this journey into the Origin Spirit Realm, didn’t you?"
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