Chapter 571 - 243: Yuxiao’s Fall, the Divine Sword Awakens (Part 4)

Fortunately, the enemies who have seen this secret skill are basically all dead.

It’s not likely to be exposed anytime soon.

Even if someone sees it from afar, they still can’t figure out what the secret truly entails.

In Tang Lin’er’s tracing process, Chen Ping knows that even the Old Monk Shifang of the Dharma Aspect Sect hasn’t mastered this secret divine skill.

That unnamed monk who meditates year-round in seclusion in a deep cave in the back mountain also seems to have failed to comprehend it.

Buddhist cultivation techniques emphasize fate.

Understanding comes when it comes; no amount of cultivation can lead to mastery if it’s not meant to be understood.

Ever since Chen Ping acquired this secret skill, he has treasured it immensely.

He discovered that in his hands, the technique [Brahma and I are One] could truly shine brightly.

Despite its long cooldown period and only one chance of transferring injury once and only one counterattack strength.

But with his own layered defenses and strong physique, he generally doesn’t face life-threatening situations one after the other.

Especially not in quick succession within a few breaths when bearing unbearable injuries.

Seeing Chen Ping’s body remain unharmed, despite being pierced by Venerable Yuxiao’s Jade Cloud Sword, he stood there as if nothing happened, with just a burst of light and shadow behind him.

From the blood mist exploded by Venerable Yuxiao, an extremely unwilling roar seemed to emerge, amidst the heavy, blazing white golden flames’ rumble, the mountain peak where Venerable Yuxiao stood turned into fine sand and crumbled.

Only a hundred-zhang wide deep pit remained at the site, along with swirl upon swirl of black clouds rising skyward.

This time, when Chen Ping struck, he deliberately controlled the Sun and Moon Ring, focusing the power of the sun and moon into a single point of attack, fearing he couldn’t extinguish Venerable Yuxiao in one blow.

It turns out he was too cautious.

Unable to block his attack, the opponent simply self-destructed.

What was the point of that?

Attacking with a final sword even in death—a sign of extreme ruthlessness and cruelty.

Chen Ping sighed, feeling a touch of sadness as he looked at the broken half of the Black Dragon Sword in his hand.

This sword was obtained from his master Sima Rou and master Han Wushang.

It accompanied him, north and south, slaying countless formidable foes.

Today, it finally reached the end of its lifespan.

A mortal sword is still just a mortal sword, falling short compared to spiritual artifacts.

Previously, after clashing hard, it had only sustained tiny rice-sized nicks at the edge, thanks to Chen Ping’s protection with Dragon Essence and the overwhelming force that made Venerable Yuxiao avoid direct confrontation.

This time, Venerable Yuxiao’s final sword attack, wielding a powerful assault.

Not only was it a clash of forces but also a direct forceful collision of swords.

Unsurprisingly, the Black Dragon Sword splintered into three or four segments, with several points torched by lightning from the opponent’s sword, melting into drops of molten iron.

"It has no repair value now, and it can no longer keep up with me."

Feeling sentimental, Chen Ping glanced at the Black Dragon Sword hilt several more times before reluctantly tossing it to the ground. He turned around and summoned the Jade Cloud Sword.

Upon feeling the struggling and leaping power of this jade spirit sword, his mouth curled into a subtle smile.

"Is it called Jade Cloud Sword? Since you’ve severed my sword, you’ll repay with service and accompany me for the rest of my life."

Speaking to the sword is naturally just ceremonial.

What truly subdues the Jade Cloud Sword is his powerful divine sense.

With divine sense infiltrating like water, he extinguished the imprint left by Venerable Yuxiao...

After merely three breaths, the sword was rejuvenated and started turning friendly.

It’s already roughly refined.

In the future, with further offerings and refinement, it will become utterly harmonious; thoughts and actions will be in perfect unison.

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