The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 858: Chapter 858 Part 3 Legacy

Lao Wu’s strength was terrifying, and Fourth’s speed was astonishing.

Together, they would be a match even for a typical Martial Artist of the Saint Realm Third Stage; such a martial artist would likely struggle to defend and rely solely on a Defense Holy Artifact to endure. But an ordinary Defense Holy Artifact couldn’t withstand a joint attack from Fourth and Fifth for even the time it takes to brew tea.

Jing Yan’s body slammed hard into the wall of the Great Hall. He took a deep breath and shot out quickly because Fourth was closing in again, with Fifth right behind him.

”Sky Wings!” Jing Yan activated Sky Wings.

By that time, Jing Yan had not yet used any Defense Holy Artifacts.

At the pinnacle of the Rainbow Gown Divine Sect, Jing Yan had killed Fang Jie and Elder Que, obtaining two Defense Holy Artifacts. From his descent from the top to the bottom of the Death Abyss, Jing Yan had chosen one to refine and could use at any time. The other, he had given to Bai Xue to use.

The Holy Artifact Jing Yan had obtained from Long Xiang, the Sect Master of the Clear Spring Sect, was more comprehensive in ability, enabling both defense and attack. However, it wasn’t suitable for Jing Yan, who favored sword weapons.

At this time, Jing Yan did not resort to using a Defense Holy Artifact, because it wasn’t yet necessary. He also wanted to see just how strong these two Life Puppets, Fourth and Fifth, truly were. He did not want to use a Defense Holy Artifact until it was absolutely necessary!

”Whoosh—” With Sky Wings Body Technique, Jing Yan’s speed suddenly soared, leaving only a blur in the space.

”Hmm?”

”Such impressive speed! But it’s of no use!” Fourth swung down its blade, failing to hit Jing Yan, causing it a bit of surprise. However, the surprise was fleeting, and it quickly swung its arm again.

”Boom!” An invisible oppressive force descended with a crash.

”What is this....” Jing Yan suddenly felt the oppression binding him.

This force drastically reduced his movement technique’s speed.

”Do you think we, Fourth and Fifth, who guard the First Hall of the Death Temple, would let Martial Artists who come to challenge endure for the time it takes to brew tea simply by relying on their own speed?” Fourth said with an icy voice.

”You’re cheating; that’s not your own power!” Jing Yan protested.

The oppressive bind was obviously from the Death Temple itself, not from Fourth and Fifth personally.

”Quit your whining. Take this!” Fourth growled and quickly caught up to Jing Yan, slashing down with another powerful strike.

Fifth approached from another direction, delivering an equally terrifying slash.

”Well then! It seems I must resort to using Sword Intent!” Jing Yan had no choice.

Knowing Fourth specialized in speed and Fifth in strength, Jing Yan had planned to endure for the brewing time using his Sky Wings coupled with the Holy Light Sword Technique. However, now that the opponents had employed the temple’s binding pressure, and his speed was greatly reduced, he would struggle to hold them off without using Sword Intent.

”Buzz!” Sword Intent flowed, and the energy fluctuations released by the formidable Sword Intent Divine Ability rippled out like ripples on water.

Those energy ripples washed over Fourth and Fifth.

”Hmm?”

”Divine Ability?” Fourth and Fifth both focused their gaze, somewhat shocked as they watched Jing Yan.

With the Sword Intent Divine Ability employed, Jing Yan eased into the fight, quickly gaining the upper hand.

”You can stop now!” Suddenly, Fourth and Fifth ceased their attacks.

From the beginning of the skirmish to now, it was still far from the time it takes to brew tea, but the two puppet guardians had stopped their assault.

”Stopped fighting?” Jing Yan withdrew his Sword Intent.

”Yes, you’ve passed the test, no need to continue fighting,” Fifth confirmed, nodding. ”It’s quite rare for someone to master Sword Intent Divine Ability. Even in the God Realm, Martial Artists who possess this level of Divine Ability are very few. Four and I are no match for you!”

”That’s right,” Fourth nodded.

”Ha ha, I knew Jing Yan would make it!”

”Amazing, Sword Intent Divine Ability, such a High-level Attack Divine Power!”

Old Seven laughed heartily.

”Yes, indeed, there are not many in this world who could defeat Four and Five!” Old Six commented with conviction.

The Death Temple was divided into three Halls!

Fourth and Fifth guarded the First Hall, through which passage one could obtain the third part of the Sky Vaulting First Divine Skill inheritance. If Jing Yan wanted to obtain the fourth and final part, he would need to enter the Second Hall and defeat Second and Third, who guarded it.

Old Six and Old Seven, on the other hand, guarded the entrance to the temple; defeating them granted the second part of the inheritance and the right to enter the Death Temple.

”Jing Yan, this is the third part of the inheritance, for you!” Fourth produced a milky white Crystal Ball shimmering with a light halo and handed it to Jing Yan.

”Thank you!” Jing Yan received it, smiling his thanks.

Then and there, Jing Yan began to absorb the third part of the Sky Vaulting First Divine Skill inheritance contained within the Crystal Ball.

This portion, merging with the previous two, channeled a massive stream of information swiftly through Jing Yan’s mind.

His Divine Soul was powerful, and the merging process was exceptionally fast.

In just a few breaths, the integration was complete, and Jing Yan could acutely feel the immense change within himself.

”So powerful!”

”Mental method, Alchemy Dao, Artifact Dao, Array Dao....”

”Isn’t this practically the power of a god?”

”Wow, how powerful. What level of being could the owner of this Death Temple be?” Jing Yan had already received the first two parts of the inheritance and had a certain understanding of the Sky Vaulting First Divine Skill, but even when integrating the third part, he couldn’t help but marvel from the depth of his heart.

”Jing Yan, now you may enter the First Hall’s Treasure Vault and select a Treasure!” Fifth spoke as Jing Yan pondered.

”Treasure Vault? Treasure?” Jing Yan looked at Fifth in surprise.

He didn’t even know that success in the challenge came with a Treasure!

”Of course! The Death Temple is brimming with treasures. Otherwise, what do you think draws Martial Artists from the outside world into the Death Abyss every hundred years when the temple is opened for three days?” Old Seven snorted.

The Death Temple would close down its Formation for three days every hundred years, during which time Martial Artists from the outside world could enter the Death Abyss and even the Death Temple in search of various Treasures. During those three days, fortunate martial artists might obtain extremely rare and powerful Treasures.

Naturally, the temple’s Guards would not make an appearance during those three days; they remained hidden in the shadows, observant.

”Come with me!” Old Five spoke again.

Eagerly, Jing Yan followed with excitement.

To enter the Treasure Vault and select a Treasure?

Joy flickered in Jing Yan’s eyes.

”Click, click, click!” Fourth moved to the deepest part of the First Hall and manipulated something, causing the pitch-black walls to emit a sound and then slowly part.

It took quite a while before the noise ceased.

”Come in,” Fifth said without turning back, taking the lead to enter.

Jing Yan immediately followed, with Fourth also moving inside. As for Old Six and Old Seven, they could only stay outside as they were not permitted to enter the Treasure Vault of the First Hall.