novelraw Chapter 1382 - 1380: Trading the Fire Lotus Sword for Your Broken Sword—What a Loss!
Chapter 1382 - 1380: Trading the Fire Lotus Sword for Your Broken Sword—What a Loss!
"Wha...wha...what?!"
Stunned!
Shocked!
Afraid!
Horror!
Xu Tianrui gulped heavily, stammered uncontrollably.
His eyes appeared to rupture, as if they were about to explode, his chin slammed directly onto his foot, unable to close his mouth for a long time.
The Fire Lotus Sword in his hand... had shattered into pieces!
The incredibly hard sword body was completely broken, leaving only an empty, useless hilt.
This... was he supposed to use the sword hilt to cut people?!
His pupils trembled, jaw quivering violently, blinking forcefully twice, evidently unable to believe what was before his eyes.
Zhu Qilue was also taken aback, initially fearing his mother's relic was doomed, but unexpectedly it was the Fire Lotus Sword that had shattered.
Logically, it shouldn't be so!
The Fire Lotus Sword was a sacred artifact of the Fire Clan, one of the most sacred weapons.
Previously, it had been the personal weapon of High Priest Gong Wenya.
Then Xu Tianrui emerged as a rising force, and Gong Wenya granted the Fire Lotus Sword to Xu Tianrui to win him over, thereafter Xu Tianrui became one of Gong Wenya's followers and the Commander of the current Red Cloud Army.
The Fire Lotus Sword was forged with Samadhi True Fire, indestructible, able to slice through iron like mud, impossible to break like this in this world.
That's simply unimaginable!
Zhu Qilue suddenly remembered his mother's words to him; if you are in danger, use this sword to cut down demons, uphold justice!
Zhu Qilue breathed heavily, staring fixedly at the perfectly intact broken sword, feeling quite amazed.
"No!"
"No!"
"No!"
Three heartbreaking cries, Xu Tianrui's face turning flushed, acting like a madman, he fell to his knees with a thud.
He completely ignored Zhu Qilue, staring straight at the Fire Lotus Sword on the ground.
The Fire Lotus Sword was his symbol of identity, the sacred artifact granted to him by Gong Wenya!
Precisely because of possessing the Fire Lotus Sword, he had unparalleled courage, and fearless confidence.
But now that the Fire Lotus Sword was shattered, it meant he would never own the Fire Lotus Sword again.
This was indeed a significant blow to him.
Just like a top student not receiving an award, inevitably feeling a sense of disparity.
"How did it come to this...how did it come to this..."
He gathered the scattered fragments, sharp pieces cut into his hand, blood immediately flowed.
Yet Xu Tianrui didn't care, still gathering the Fire Lotus Sword shards before him, trembling hands picked up piece after piece, seemingly attempting to piece it back together.
However, it's already shattered into pieces, it's impossible to reassemble, he tried several times but it was futile, completely meaningless.
"Ah—"
Xu Tianrui let out another long wail, scattering the Fire Lotus Sword fragments into the air.
Then he laughed hideously, maniacally staring at Zhu Qilue, eyes filled with madness and murder.
Ruthless!
Brutal!
Frenzied!
"Zhu Qilue, you ruined my Fire Lotus Sword, I'll have your life in return!"
A breath!
He appeared directly in front of Zhu Qilue, grabbing Zhu Qilue's collar, lifting him forcefully from the ground.
Fingers like steel, tightly pinched Zhu Qilue's neck, sinking in deeply.
Zhu Qilue's face turned incredibly purple-red, feeling a suffocating sensation!
"Heh... hehehe... you insisted... insisted on destroying my mother's relic... didn't expect it would backfire on oneself... actually... actually blaming it on me... worthless..."
Instead of showing panic, he coldly laughed, eyes full of mockery.
"You damn!"
Xu Tianrui knew he was in the wrong, since he was the one who initiated, yet unexpectedly it was his sword that broke. So he could only curse viciously, wanting to end Zhu Qilue's life quickly.
"Don't worry, now that my Fire Lotus Sword is broken, I'll take your broken sword reluctantly. After all, something that can shatter the Fire Lotus Sword surely must be extraordinary. From now on, your mother's relic belongs to me, I'll treat it well, you can peacefully die."
"You don't deserve it..."
"I don't deserve it? Ha, now let me show you whether I deserve it or not!"
Xu Tianrui glared fiercely, with a flick of his foot, the intact broken sword flew upwards, and he grasped it firmly.
Swish!
Swish!
He swung it twice forcefully, though the broken sword was rusty and seemed unimpressive, yet the sound it made was quite pleasing, comparable to the Fire Lotus Sword, and its weight similar to the Fire Lotus Sword, fitting well.
Xu Tianrui raised his eyebrows, perhaps this was a blessing in disguise. Although the Fire Lotus Sword shattered, he gained such a treasure, considered a tribute to the Fire Lotus Sword's spirit.
"You're truly a worthless man, hiding such a good sword under the bed unwilling to use it, letting you have it is a waste! Since you destroyed my Fire Lotus Sword, I'll reluctantly accept this thing, find a good craftsman to remove the rust, maybe it's a good piece."
"Put it... put it down..."
Zhu Qilue already felt increasingly weak, vision flickering, slowly losing breath.
Yet he still mustered the strength to warn Xu Tianrui, defending his mother's relic.
If Zhu Family's things were stolen by this guy, he'd have no face before his mother in the afterlife.
"Trading the Fire Lotus Sword for your broken sword, I lost out! You're nagging about not wanting to swap, fine! As long as you piece the Fire Lotus Sword together, I'll return this broken sword to you!"
Xu Tianrui sneered, tossing Zhu Qilue heavily onto the ground. He knew the Fire Lotus Sword couldn't be reassembled, he just wanted to humiliate Zhu Qilue as much as possible.
"Otherwise, I'll use your mother's relic to kill you, it counts as giving you a start and an end, isn't that nice?"
He swung his arm, the broken sword turned a circle in his hand, rested on Zhu Qilue's neck.
A chilling sensation!
Murderous aura flooded!
To be killed by one's own sword, that's the most frustrating, most shameful way to die!
But Zhu Qilue was now barely breathing, he couldn't even sit upright, vision hazy, only seeing a vague silhouette.
He said no more, head dizzy, body swaying, nearly falling to the ground.
Seeing Zhu Qilue's state, even Xu Tianrui couldn't help showing a pitiable expression.
"Forget it, let me do you a favor, use your mother's sword for your final journey."
As he spoke, he raised the broken sword high, lowering it toward Zhu Qilue's neck.
Though it's a broken sword, still extremely sharp, one touch to Zhu Qilue's neck would certainly kill him!
Without any sign!
Whoosh—
A strong gust sounded from behind!
As if something broke through the void, carrying a fierce force, directly shattering through the Void.
Xu Tianrui was stunned, thinking to turn around.
A fraction of a breath!
A shadow with firelight flew toward his right arm, before he could react.
Rip!
The object directly pierced through Xu Tianrui's arm!