Supreme Swordsman of the Nine Heavens

Chapter 688

Bloody Domain Demon Skull

“Bloody Domain Demon Skull was supposed to be reserved for Ocean Fiend king and all of the souls on the island, so consider yourself honoured.”

The item Ghost Gate’s patriarch had taken to the island, as per Gui Yuzi’s instructions, was made from the blood of countless lives mixed with ghost qi over time and then refined using vengeful souls. They coined the item “King of Skeletons” and rightfully so for only Fiend-Sealing Pagoda was holding it back from wreaking havoc.

Putting his new knowledge to use, Mu Yu installed Mirror Formation into Shadow Splitter Sword, then planted the sword back into a void, firing multiple copies from every direction possible in tandem with Xiaoshuai and the dragon vine’s assail. Among the lightning swords were feints, which were supposed to keep Gui Ximing on his toes, yet Gui Ximing generated a red screen using the skull, cancelling the attacks without breaking a sweat.

“You can’t use Helian Kong’s soul item against Bloody Domain Demon Skull. You’re doomed this time!” brayed Gui Ximing, ghost qi turning into a red coat.

Mu Yu stopped Gui Ximing’s red blast using Contiguous Horizon Formation.

“You think you can stop me from leaving? I’ll be the one to wait for you downstairs,” taunted Gui Ximing, making his way to the exit.

“I bet he ran because the pagoda limits the power of that grotesque skull, so you reckon we should pursue him?” recommended the dragon vine.

Mu Yu bolted over to the banyan tree, hoping he could consult Feng Haochen. “Xiaoshuai, why won’t Shifu appear again? Isn’t he supposed to be protecting World Manifestation Cycle Seal?”

“Beats me. The consciousness he left probably ran out of time.”

“If we can’t kill that bugger, all of Ghost Gate will hunt us down,” reminded the dragon vine.

“I can’t detect any soul energy coming from Helian Kong’s soul item anymore, so I can’t see myself beating Gui Ximing, but… Toss it. It’s do or die! Let’s go,” responded Mu Yu.

The stone door, vibrant natural habitat, blue dome and winding river on the eighty-ninth floor all reeked of blood in spite of their evocative beauty.

Cackling, Gui Ximing, who was shrouded in red and had decaying skin that showed his veins underneath, cackled. “I was hoping you’d have the balls to chase me.”

“Do you have to turn yourself into a skeleton to use Bloody Domain Demon Skull?” questioned Mu Yu, revolted with the blood seeping out of Gui Ximing’s veins in response to the blood shrouding him.

“I didn’t intend to use it so soon, but my sect has deduced this floor will lead to the ninety-ninth floor in another fourteen hours. Since I’ll be able to confront the sealed fiend king there, it doesn’t matter when I use it and even if I have to bear these repercussions.”

I don’t understand. He’s still at Body Synthesis Realm even with Bloody Domain Demon Skull; what makes him so sure he can subdue Fiend King Yujiang? mused Mu Yu.

Gui Ximing whipped his hand, summoning a bloody soul from his body. Wood Spirit Sword sprouted branches to trap the bloody soul flitting over. Alas, the soul charged through without slowing down thanks to the soul energy protecting it. Mu Yu cast Contiguous Horizon Formation, expecting to stop it, but the soul swung Gui Ximing’s long red axe down, ruining Mu Yu’s formation. With no answer, Mu Yu teleported away and speared toward Gui Ximing.

“What the?” exclaimed Mu Yu, unable to touch the soul and bailing for dear life, albeit barely, each time. “Xiaoshuai, any counters? I can’t even hit the soul.”

“Nothing besides bones can touch them!” answered Xiaoshuai, also feeling hopeless.

“Where are we going to pull a skeleton out of when even Helian Kong’s soul item cracked?” snapped the dragon vine.

“If Xiaoshuai is right, yet Helian Kong’s soul item didn’t work, then let’s give Gui Yuzi’s soul item a whizz. I have a hunch it’s constructed from the same elements as that revolting skull.”

Upon activating Gui Yuzi’s soul item, Mu Yu saw a cold and grey soul energy covering him. Wood Spirit Sword stopped Gui Yuzi’s ghost qi from damaging Mu Yu’s body in the nick of time, fortunately. With one whack, Mu Yu splattered one of the bloody souls into a puddle of water.

“Hahaha, did you really think Elder Gui Yuzi would hand over his soul item so easily?” mocked Gui Yuzi, aiming his right hand at Gui Yuzi’s soul item.

Gui Yuzi’s soul item suddenly thumped Mu Yu in the chest, allowing ghost qi to penetrate Mu Yu’s body. As Mu Yu lost his grip, Gui Ximing caught Gui Yuzi’s soul item.

Supreme Swordsman of the Nine Heavens

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