The twin swords swept out with all their might, shattering dozens more stars. But before he could even catch his breath, the star array turned again. Star Power gathered anew, and fresh stars formed in the blink of an eye, bearing down once more!
Minghe's heart sank, and a chill ran straight down his spine.
"Could it be that Heaven's will wants me, Minghe, dead?"
The instant the thought arose, his momentum plummeted. The might of his twin swords weakened sharply, and in the blink of an eye, a giant star slammed into him and sent him flying backward!
Clink—
Yuantu and Abi spun once through the air, let out a mournful cry, and automatically returned to their scabbards, vanishing into the sword case behind Minghe.
Clang!
The sound of the swords returning to their scabbards struck him like cold water, jolting his mind awake. Minghe suddenly came to his senses and tried to dodge, only to find a star already within arm's reach. With nowhere to evade, he hurriedly condensed a protective barrier.
BOOM—!!
The thunderous impact exploded, and the barrier shattered like paper. Minghe was sent flying, crashing down like a meteor!
BOOM BOOM BOOM—!!
Only after smashing through several stars in succession did he finally manage to halt himself.
"Cough... cough cough!"
He spat out a mouthful of black blood. Floating in midair, Minghe wore an expression as cold as dead water, glaring fixedly toward the Sun Star. Over his eyes surged a hatred vast enough to swallow the heavens.
Clang—!
Another faint sword cry tore through the dead silence.
The twin swords Yuantu and Abi burst from their scabbards behind him. The long swords roiled like enraged dragons churning the sea, their Sword Light ripping through the void and shooting straight Above the Nine Heavens. Every