578 Tianjie (2/2)

Besides, the competition for the organization and academic factions was beginning tomorrow. This highly-acclaimed competition that garnered the attention of the entire nation was an honor precious to every rookie. Perhaps Shi Xiaobai didn't care for it, but it would be a pity if he missed it.

He had to figure out a way to get Shi Xiaobai out.

One-Pun thought for quite a while for a solution, but ultimately chose the clumsiest method.

He drew his Moon Reflection Sword, squatted down slightly, and leaned his body diagonally, posing as though he was about to slash.

A purple luster rapidly flowed across his blade as Psionic Power gathered and Sword Intent condensed, gradually transforming into a surging strength.

Guardian—that was One-Pun's Sword Truth.

Weng!

The Moon Reflection Sword cleaved out as it produced a clear hum while slicing through the air. The Sword Truth powers surged and like meteors striking the moon, the semicircle purple sword beam struck the towering tree!

Cleaving apart the tree and rescuing the youth out of it was the only solution One-Pun could think of!

Clang!

The sharp purple sword beam struck the tree's bark, producing the dull, reverberating sound of metal being struck. Upon scrutiny, he did not even leave a scratch on the smooth, light-brown bark!

This strike was delivered by a world-class Sword Master that was powered by Sword Truth; yet, it failed to even slice into the bark. The hardness of the tree was truly unimaginable.

”Indeed.”

One-Pun sighed lightly. Although his Sword Truth was Guardian, making it more a defensive Sword Truth than destruction, his failure to slice into the bark implied that the tree's defensive strength exceeded expectations.

”Heh.”

At that moment, he heard a scoff behind him.

One-Pun turned his head and saw a green-skinned youth appear not far behind him without him realizing it.

The youth scoffed and said, ”Foolish human, you are far from being able to cleave open the Holy Tree with that inferior sword art of yours.”

One-Pun's pupils constricted. His acuteness for danger made him instantly feel his hair stand on end as his body tightened up in wariness.

Apart from his green skin, the youth looked no different from an ordinary youth, but One-Pun felt an indescribable suppression.

This youth is very powerful, no—extremely powerful!

How many years had it been since he saw a monster that could make him feel repressed simply from their aura?

One-Pun clenched his Moon Reflection Sword and asked in a deep voice, ”Who are you?”

The youth did not mind introducing himself, ”This King's name is Tianjie, the Transcendent King, and also the ruler who will be conquering this world.”

One-Pun pricked up his brows. ”Conquer this world?”

Tianjie raised his finger and pointed to the sky, saying, ”This King's people live in the world above the Holy Tree. That is a barren land that the Transcendents have lived in for over ten thousand years. Now, it's time for you humans to experience this hell.

”This King has finished gathering his troops. Once This King kills all the experts of the humans, This King will begin the slaughter known as war!”

When Tianjie said that, his eyes turned ice-cold and smiled at One-Pun. ”You are the first human This King has met. Are you considered an expert among humans?”