Chapter 688 - 358: True Intent Perfection

Han Court almost killed a prodigy who had comprehended True Intent before even reaching the Divinity Opening Realm. Such prodigies must surely possess astonishing treasures and be heirs to a powerful faction.

White fog swirled underfoot, slowly calming after a long time, as he suppressed his inner rage.

"This kind of prodigy is not easy to kill. Being able to force him to retreat is enough."

Han Court wasn’t particularly greedy. After confirming the departure of the black-clad youth from the Sword Abyss, he wasted no time and flew back into it.

"Xing Man, now it’s our time of joy."

The black-clad youth fled, but Xing Man did not.

"Between us, it’s time for a conclusion."

"..."

Not long after Han Court descended into the Sword Abyss, a figure in black slowly appeared above the abyss.

Chu Ming’s eyes were deep as he gazed down into the abyss. After a moment, the "Book and Painting Realm" spread out again, concealing his figure as he also flew into the abyss.

...

Sword Abyss locale.

"Man’er."

Han Court walked beside Xing Man, looking down upon her with a mocking expression.

Xing Man stared at Han Court, silent.

"Why does Man’er look at me with such eyes?" Han Court did not untie Xing Man, gazing at her teasingly.

"Brother Han won’t untie me?" Xing Man’s strange gaze dissipated, her voice icy.

"Untie?" Han Court shook his head, "No need."

"What do you mean?"

"Because, bound to die or untied to die, makes no difference." Han Court stopped pretending.

"You really want to kill me?" Xing Man’s eyes suddenly turned blood red.

"Oh? It seems Pang Chong has leaked it." Han Court drew out the Seven-Star Divine Sword, pressing it against Xing Man’s chest, "In that case, I will..."

"Because of the conflict between the Han Family and Xing Family, you want to kill me?"

Although Xing Man had already known Han Court intended to kill her, the cold, mocking face revealed to her caused both pain and hatred in her heart.

"No, no... The conflict between Han Family and Xing Family isn’t worth mentioning." Han Court applied slight pressure, the Seven-Star Divine Sword piercing Xing Man’s chest, "Remember when I was just thirty years old, and reached the Late Stage of the Refining Organ Realm, becoming the top genius of Seven-Star Kingdom."

"Among the seven Star Lords of Seven-Star Kingdom, three wanted to accept me as their disciple. I thought my martial arts journey would be smooth from then on."

"Until you appeared, Man’er."

"Everything changed."

"Yuan’er died, with my only offspring, died."

"I know, it was your father who secretly did it, wasn’t it?"

As Han Court spoke, his expression grew exceedingly cold.

Xing Man, who originally sought a reason before death, lowered her head, not daring to face Han Court.

"So, all these centuries, I’ve never been able to conceive, because you held a grudge against me from the start," she whispered.

"More than just a grudge, I’ve been cultivating bitterly, thinking every day of someday destroying your Xing Family."

"Do you know why your father died in the Sixth Sword Tomb a hundred years ago?" Han Court sneered.

"It was you!" Xing Man suddenly raised her head.

"Haha," Han Court looked at the Seven-Star Divine Sword in his hand, "and to think, this Divine Sword owes some contribution to your father."

"Han Court!!" Xing Man screamed with fury.

Facing the nearly collapsing Xing Man, Han Court seemed to finally release his hatred built up over hundreds of years: "Man’er, will you become this mad too?"

"Now that things have come to this, words are pointless. You go ahead, and I’ll send the entire Xing Family to accompany you!"

With that, the Seven-Star Divine Sword suddenly exerted force.

At that moment, Xing Man, who seemed insane, suddenly calmed down, raised her head, and through her disheveled hair, looked at Han Court.

"Brother Han," she said softly, "a hundred years ago, you were the Seven-Star Kingdom’s strongest, so why wait until today to act?"

These words caused Han Court’s expression to change slightly, and the Seven-Star Divine Sword that was supposed to pierce Xing Man’s body paused.

"Haha.." Xing Man suddenly laughed, "Do you find yourself increasingly thinking I look like your Yuan’er?"

Han Court froze, glaring at Xing Man.

"Before I die, let me tell Brother Han one more thing," Xing Man sneered, "I don’t resemble your Yuan’er, but your Yuan’er was found specifically to be my substitute for you."

"The Yuan’er you loved was just my stand-in!"

"I, Xing Man, am no match for a substitute!"

"And you hesitated for a century because of my substitute!"

"A hundred years, haha, Han Court, you must hate me as much as I hate you!"

"!!"

Han Court’s heart suddenly trembled, as if pierced by ten thousand swords at once.

"Die!" Han Court was utterly enraged, the Seven-Star Divine Sword poised to pierce Xing Man completely.

Xing Man, however, laughed again: "Even in death, I’ll drag you to the grave with me!"

As she spoke, countless cracks appeared all over her body, and dazzling light burst from them.

At the same time, within her close-fitting garments, two Innate Spiritual Treasures suddenly expanded, their violent aura exploded forcefully.

Chu Ming concealed inside Xing Man activated five Primordial Qi Secret Techniques, along with two self-preserving Innate Spiritual Treasures.

Boom——Boom——Boom——

Terrifying energy instantly engulfed the two.

The Sword Abyss vibrated, the explosion rushed straight above, causing the entire Seven-Star Sword Tomb to tremble.

Chu Ming stood above the Sword Abyss, calmly gazing down.

Once the explosive energy dissipated and white fog gathered back at the Sword Abyss, he gradually descended on the Elemental Shield Shuttle.

The explosion had blasted a massive pit at the bottom of the Sword Abyss, its surroundings were in shambles.

The raging Sword Qi had not completely dispersed, bloodstained remnants were everywhere.

In the center of the pit, there was only one particularly miserable figure.

"Cough cough... as expected, it’s you..."

Han Court lay on the ground, looking at the black-clad youth standing in the air.

He understood, Xing Man’s sudden self-destruction was absolutely not something she could do alone.

Is he still alive?

Five Primordial Qi Secret Techniques, two self-destructing Innate Spiritual Treasures, at such close range, Han Court could still breathe.