Buzz!
The hidden Universe Curse Seal suddenly activated!
Countless Mystic Runes appeared on the surface of the demon bead inside the Demon Emperor's Clone.
The demonic might gathered by the Demon Emperor's Clone faltered. The black light on his Scepter flickered, the Demonic Qi surging through him fell into disorder, and a resilient barrier severed his connection to his Natal Demon Bead!
"What's happening?"
Shock flashed through the Demon Emperor's Clone's eyes. He immediately marshaled his power and hurled it against the Universe Curse Seal inside him.
The barrier formed by the Universe Curse Seal shook violently. Cracks spread across it; clearly, it would not hold for long.
Now!
I have to strike beyond my limits!
Fang Chen's resolve reached its peak. He knew that ordinary means could never truly threaten an Immortal Emperor, even one who was only a Clone.
He had to wring out everything he had and reach for a power that might exist somewhere beyond perception. Without realizing it, he placed that hope in the Floating Immortal Sword in his hand, a sword he had never been able to fathom.
It was as though the sword sensed his resolve and longing.
Buzz!
For the first time, the Floating Immortal Sword hummed for a reason other than devouring or returning energy.
The blade did not move, yet Fang Chen felt his hand gripping the hilt resonate for an instant with some deeper state of the sword.
The Floating Immortal Sword imparted no knowledge and showed him no visions.
But in that instant, understanding came to Fang Chen in a flash.
Everything the Floating Immortal Sword had displayed in past battles—Slaughter Heaven and Earth, Destroy All Beings, One Sword Samsara, Sword Domain, Nine Layer Wave...
Countless Sword Moves collided and merged deep within his soul.
At that moment,