The blade met the fist rushing toward it. The impact sent ripples surging in every direction, drowning out the sound of the storm before it like a heaven-shaking roar.
The Immortal Slaying Sword shuddered from end to end. The power pouring from Hongjun surged straight into the sword, making it tremble violently. The force of the fist stopped its advance in its tracks.
Luo Hou let out a great shout, his essence surging throughout his body. The Immortal Slaying Formation Diagram blazed like the sun, its dazzling light illuminating heaven and earth. Waves of immense power flowed into the Immortal Slaying Sword, and layer upon layer of intricate runes appeared across its surface. The runes flashed furiously, unleashing a Chaos power capable of destroying heaven and earth.
The sword cleaved through the storm created by Hongjun's fist, and through the ripples that could shatter anything.
It carved open Hongjun's fist, deep enough to expose bone.
The sword's strike even overwhelmed the defenses of the Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda, making it emit a mournful, unwilling cry.
But the Immortal Slaying Sword could not withstand the force of the fist's rebound either, and suddenly exploded. The four sharp swords separated from their fused state, their light dimmed. The Immortal Slaying Sword Formation bore most of the attack's force, leaving it full of holes and in ruins. It slowly absorbed the energy of heaven and earth to repair itself.
Hongjun had now truly witnessed the might of the Immortal Slaying Sword. He immediately felt an indescribably immense force surge back into him. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, yet determination showed in his eyes, and his expression remained calm. Then the sword's edge shattered his entire fist. His whole arm was drenched in blood, wounds appearing out of nowhere. A tremendous destructive