Heroes' Prison

Chapter 919 - 868: Instantly Breaking the Martial Emperor’s Threat

Huang Yi raised his head to look at Miyamoto Musashi high in the sky and said calmly, "Martial Emperor, the enmity between us has lasted for a long time. But no matter how strong you became in our past battles, you have never beaten me. This time will be no different!"

With that, he extended his hand and pointed toward Miyamoto Musashi from afar!

A beam of azure light immediately shot out from his fingertip, flying straight toward Miyamoto Musashi!

This scene instantly caught the attention of countless viewers. Even the most well-informed reporters couldn’t identify this skill; it was a brand-new skill Huang Yi had never showcased before!

Miyamoto Musashi’s proud expression shifted subtly, growing cautious as he quickly dodged to the side, not daring to take the azure light head-on.

However, Huang Yi’s azure beam had an auto-tracking ability. No matter where Miyamoto Musashi tried to evade, it would relentlessly pursue him, leaving no way to escape.

Soon enough, Miyamoto Musashi was struck by the azure light!

In the next moment, the Eastern Sword in his hand abruptly turned crimson, as if it were instantly soaked in some strange blood. Wisps of bloody mist rose from the blade, exuding an unsettling aura!

Then, with a fierce motion, he slashed forward with the sword!

A crimson Sword Gleam shot out, carving a long trajectory across the sky, stretching all the way to the horizon!

The entire sky appeared as though it had been split in two by Miyamoto Musashi. The blood-red line in the middle was piercingly striking, like a gaping wound in the heavens!

An overwhelming sense of dread filled everyone’s hearts. If this earth-shattering slash had landed on a person, what kind of horrifying damage would it inflict?

However, the viewers were left with more questions than fear. Although Miyamoto Musashi’s strike was undeniably overwhelming, it had no target and struck nothing but empty air, leaving its purpose unclear.

Even Miyamoto Musashi himself appeared shocked, staring blankly at his crimson Eastern Sword!

This skill was an attached skill from an Epic Equipment he had recently acquired. Named "Bloodstained Scar," it was exceedingly powerful but came with a cooldown period of 10 days! Originally, he had intended to reserve this skill for a critical moment. But to his frustration, it had been forcibly triggered prematurely and aimlessly wasted in open air!

His heart ached with regret as he shot a vengeful glare at Huang Yi on the ground below.

He realized that his forced activation of this Major Skill was almost certainly connected to the azure light Huang Yi had just launched!

"What a shame!" Huang Yi let out a faint sigh in his heart.

The azure light from earlier was none other than his newly acquired Hero Skill—Skill Coercion!

Hero Skills, by their very design, ignored the green light protection cast by the Ganges. Even with that light shielding him, Miyamoto Musashi could not resist this skill.

Moreover, Skill Coercion was an Absolute Skill, one that even Heavenly Domain Experts would succumb to, and it could not be dispelled.

Skill Coercion allowed the user to forcibly trigger any enemy skill with a cooldown time of over 10 days. It had a one-hour cooldown itself and could only be used on the same enemy a maximum of three times within a month.

Huang Yi had used Skill Coercion just now to force out Miyamoto Musashi’s Major Skill, "Bloodstained Scar." But the skill that emerged was not quite what he had hoped for.

"Sister, your turn now!" Huang Yi patted Xiao Chunzi on the head and said.

"Got it, Brother!" Xiao Chunzi obediently nodded her little head, blinked her big eyes, and, like a Pretty Girl Warrior, extended her delicate hand toward Miyamoto Musashi in the sky, her sweet voice ringing out: "Skill Copying—Skill Coercion!"

A familiar azure light shot out from her fingertip, striking Miyamoto Musashi once more under the gaze of all the world’s viewers!

In the next moment, Miyamoto Musashi closed his eyes, only to reopen them seconds later!

But now, his eyes were an eerie black, like two Black Holes, brimming with pain, cruelty, bloodthirst, and countless other sinister emotions.

Thick, dark energy streamed from his eyes, enveloping his entire body in a shroud of black mist, leaving him obscured and ghostly.

"Splat!" Two long tentacles burst out from his neck, writhing violently in mid-air like serpents, dripping black viscous liquid.

A long tail suddenly grew from his back, whipping forcefully through the air!

The Eastern Sword in his hand turned as black as ink, resembling a weapon of the Demon Clan.

Upon witnessing Miyamoto Musashi’s Transformation, Huang Yi finally smiled; he had successfully forced out the anticipated skill!

During the recent battle at Night Rain City, Yang Yuheng had been the first to break through to the Heavenly Domain, instantly claiming the title of the world’s strongest expert. To cover the retreat of the Invading Army, Miyamoto Musashi had unleashed this trump card skill to hold off Yang Yuheng!

It was a Demon Skill named "Demon King’s Descent—"

A skill that sacrificed a portion of one’s levels to temporarily allow a Demon King’s will and power to partially manifest within the user’s body, significantly enhancing their strength.

The skill had three tiers of effectiveness. Sacrificing two levels, three levels, or four levels would grant attribute enhancements of twice, thrice, or four times their original values, respectively.

Huang Yi’s primary motive for using Skill Coercion against Miyamoto Musashi was to force out this very skill! Since he had just reached level 200, forcing him to activate it would result in a level drop. Once his level dropped, he would descend from the Heavenly Domain Level back to the Holy Domain, significantly weakening his power!

"No!" At this, Miyamoto Musashi let out an earth-shaking, blood-curdling roar!

The roar was filled with anguish, coupled with an immeasurable fury rising from the depths of his soul! It resounded across the entire battlefield, reaching countless players locked in combat and reverberating through the screens of viewers around the globe!

Even the ten top-notch Heavenly Domain Experts battling fiercely high in the sky paused in unison and turned their gazes toward Miyamoto Musashi!

At this moment, Miyamoto Musashi’s Heavenly Domain aura had vanished without a trace. He had reverted to being a member of the Holy Domain.

He had fought hard to ascend into the Heavenly Domain, painstakingly keeping pace with the other seven top-notch experts. Having just tasted his vast newfound power, he was ready to unleash it. Yet in the blink of an eye, Huang Yi had cast him down from Heaven into the Abyss, forcing him back to the Holy Domain, once again trailing behind the other seven experts.

This time, as Demon King’s Descent was forcibly activated, he lost two levels, dropping back to level 198. Though his Attributes had been doubled, his strength could no longer compare to that of the Heavenly Domain. In the Heavenly Domain, he was fully capable of joining the fray with the ten Heavenly Domain top-notch experts above, potentially breaking the stalemate. But now, such prospects were out of reach!

The Invading Army’s carefully planned counterattack had been effortlessly dismantled by Huang Yi and Xiao Chunzi!

From start to finish, the two had merely raised their fingers twice; yet those two simple gestures had reduced the famed Martial Emperor from the Heavenly Domain back to the Holy Domain!

"Instakill, die!" Miyamoto Musashi bellowed, his voice cracking with hysteria as he unleashed his pent-up hatred. Ignoring everything, he dived toward Huang Yi on the ground with unparalleled momentum, like a meteor crashing down, intent on obliterating him!

But Huang Yi stood motionless in place, showing no intention of dodging, steady as a mountain.

"Shoosh!" Just as Miyamoto Musashi’s attack seemed certain to threaten Huang Yi, a figure swiftly ascended from Huang Yi’s side, immediately intercepting him and sending him flying with a single strike!

The figure was a young man, around 17 or 18 years old, brimming with vitality: Jian Feng Kuai, the Warrior Hall Master of the Hero Guild.

Since Yang Yuheng advanced to a Rare Class, Jian Feng Kuai had subtly taken over Yang Yuheng’s role, becoming one of the leading figures among ordinary players, all while maintaining an exceptionally rapid levelling pace. He currently ranked third on the World Rankings at level 219! Equal in level to both the first and second rankers!

He hadn’t been fighting on the battlefield earlier. Instead, he was serving as Huang Yi’s bodyguard, standing by to ensure Huang Yi’s safety at all times.

Miyamoto Musashi, now reduced to a Holy Domain rank, found himself completely outclassed. Even with all Attributes doubled, he was no match for this Heavenly Domain Expert, who easily sent him flying with one move.

After tumbling a considerable distance through the air, Miyamoto Musashi finally came to a stop, glaring venomously at Huang Yi. He dared not make another move. Until he re-ascended to the Heavenly Domain, he could only swallow his anger and bide his time!

Once again, the battlefield returned to the way it had been at the beginning. Miyamoto Musashi’s ascension to the Heavenly Domain had been like a fleeting mirage, disappearing as quickly as it had appeared, failing to make even the slightest ripple.

Suddenly, while the entire world focused on Huang Yi and Miyamoto Musashi, an immense and distant announcement echoed across the heavens and earth!