667 Arriving Dragon God Celestial Palace (1/2)
”Fifth grade Destruction Sword Spirit, this is indeed a true King Sword Spirit. Be it essence or might, both are king grade.”
Previously, even though the peak fourth step Destruction Sword Spirit had a might comparable to a peak fifth step ordinary Sword Spirit, which was a king grade might, in terms of essence, it was at the fourth step in the end. However, as of now, it had finally upgraded to the fifth step Sword Spirit. As for the might, it was comparable to a sixth grade ordinary Sword Spirit.
”Fifth step is King Sword Spirit, sixth step is peak King Sword Spirit, and seventh step is Emperor Sword Spirit. Every step is harder to improve than the previous one, but the might also increases several folds. In terms of will, I'm already not far from peak King grade. At most, I only lack somewhat in application.”
Ye Chen understood the terror of fifth step Destruction Sword Spirit. Previously, if he didn't use the Defensive Sword Art, his strength was more or less the same as Master Sky Sword. However, he could kill the latter now in just a few moves.
”Let's test out the specifics first.”
Standing before a rockery, Ye Chen's forehead faintly swelled, emitting a black, jade-like mist. In the next moment, a black illusory sword flew out and swept across the rockery, so fast that it seemed illusory.
The space around the rockery warped, and in the next moment, the dozens of meters high rockery disintegrated into a fine powder with a puff sound due to the sword intent. Since the speed of destruction was too high, it kept its image for a moment before suddenly sinking in, dust and ash rising in the air.
”The might seems even higher than expected. I'm afraid that I will only need one move to kill Master Sky Sword.”
The sword intent released by fifth step Destruction Sword Spirit was indeed too strong compared to ordinary Sword Spirits. It could already thoroughly affect the reality. Without any exaggeration, Ye Chen could kill martial artists with a will power of fourth step or lower without physically making a move. Just a strand of sword intent would be enough to destroy the opponent's Sword Spirit. Furthermore, if Ye Chen became a Life and Death King, a strand of sword intent could directly destroy a Sea of Soul Master's will, disregarding all defenses.
After all, Kings had much better methods of sword intent application compared to Ye Chen. Under comparable sword intents, Ye Chen would certainly lose against a Life and Death King.
”With the improvement in Sword Spirit, the might of Defensive Sword Art can also be increased by a lot.”
The might of Sword Control Art was reflected through four aspects: Zhen Yuan, profound, sword intent, and soul power. Among the four, the sword intent held a comparatively stronger influence, especially considering a fifth grade Destruction Sword Spirit. Soul power primarily affected the sword's speed. Of course, under constant conditions, the higher the speed, the mightier would the sword be.
Huff!
Heavily letting out a breath, Ye Chen looked far into the distance, ”Destruction Sword Spirit has already reached the fifth step. When will I be able to form the Immortal Sword Spirit?”
Destruction contained slaughter, so Destruction Sword Spirit could draw power from the Slaughter Sword Spirit. However, immortality and destruction were opposite to each other, and neither could draw power from another. However, it seemed that the Immortal Sword Spirit was harder to form than Destruction Sword Spirit. In other words, destruction was easier than creation.
Ye Chen had a premonition that the day his Immortal Sword Spirit and Destruction Sword Spirit reached true equilibrium, something unimaginable would occur.
…
In the Forbidden Region of South Rudra Sect, the energy whirlpool within the conveyor gate suddenly accelerated. After three breaths, a figure appeared, standing before the gate.
This person was none other than a Dragon God Celestial Palace elder.
Thump Thump!
Following heavy footsteps, Long Biyi appeared on the secret staircase.
”Eighteenth Elder!”
The eighteenth elder gently smiled and said, ”Young miss, you've lost quite a bit of weight.”
Long Biyi sighed and said, ”You are here for Ye Chen.”
”Indeed! Great Elder asked me to discuss with him.”
”Coincidentally, he also said some words for me to pass on. Since you're here, you can discuss face to face. I'll take you to Ye Residence.”
”Then I'll trouble to lead the way.”
…
Before the two people arrived at Ye Residence, Ye Chen had already sensed them.
”Dragon God Celestial Palace Elder?” Ye Chen was able to guess the former's identity through his attire. In the lake pavilion, he himself brewed some tea while waiting.
From a distance, eighteenth elder saw Ye Chen— a young man in blue robes with refined and elegant face inside the pavilion. On the table, steam from the brewing tea gently spiraled upwards, contrasting Ye Chen's extremely calm temperament without a trace of fickleness. This was a hard quality to see in young men.
”Haha!” With a candid laugh, the eighteenth elder entered together with Long Biyi. ”Ye Chen, we meet for the first time. I'm the palace's eighteenth elder, surnamed Yu.” Eighteenth elder didn't immediately sit down and instead introduced himself first.
Ye Chen stood up and gestured, ”I've been awaiting your arrival for a long time. Elder Yu, please have a seat.”
The two parties sat down as Long Biyi said, ”Ye Chen, eighteenth elder will discuss the situation of the palace with you, but the final decision is still in your hands.”
Ye Chen lightly sipped his tea and said directly, ”We can discuss the situation upon reaching the palace.”