Hongchen Swordplay

After the shockwaves subsided, the Ice Fire Poison Horn Deer stood in place, its markings flickering, but its recovery speed couldn't keep up with its rate of injury.

Seeing this, Meng Hongchen threw out ten more tokens, and the Fixed Soul Tool Cannons began to charge again.

At the sight, the Ice Fire Poison Horned Beast ignored its injuries and charged towards Meng Hongchen, unable to let those metal contraptions fire another shot.

Meng Hongchen advanced instead of retreating. As the Ice Fire Poison Horn Deer got closer and closer to Meng Hongchen, Yue's heart grew more and more flustered.

It was unrealistic to call Xiao Ka out for help; she currently shared Soul Power and mental power with him, so she wouldn't be able to fight even if she came out.

Yue Hongchen struggled to stand up, recalling his Hongchen Swordplay, which was just one step away from perfection.

Instantly, memories of Meng flashed before his eyes like a revolving lantern. Her first words to him were "Gege." No matter where he went, she always followed behind him. When Grandpa punished him, she would stand in front of him. In front of him, she always appeared obedient. When she was tired, she would call out "Gege." When she was hungry, she would call out "Gege." When she was bored, she would tease him... His flustered mood gradually calmed down.

"Right, how could I forget? In the beginning, I just wanted to live a peaceful life with her.

When did this thought change? Was it when I first showed my talent for Soul Tools? Or when I told Grandpa my thoughts and received his praise? Or perhaps..."

He looked at the sword in his hand: "It was when my Martial Soul awakened, and I had the idea of competing."

"But in the beginning, I just wanted the person who always followed me and stood by my side no matter what to live safely."

A red aura flew down from the sky and entered his body.

"Get lost!"

Yue Hongchen raised his sword, stomped his foot, and in the blink of an eye, he stood in front of Meng.

"Gege..." Looking at Yue's battered body, Meng's nose stung, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

"I'm here. I won't let anyone hurt you. Just wait for me here," Yue Hongchen said softly.

Meng nodded obediently, but the Fixed Soul Tool Cannons in the air were still charging, ready to fire at the Ice Fire Poison Horned Beast at any moment.

When Yue looked at the Ice Fire Poison Horned Beast again, the emotion in his eyes flashed and disappeared.

The Indomitable Fate Crown in his hand changed again, and a crimson sword was held in his grasp.

Yue Hongchen raised his sword and swung it. The Hongchen Sword collided with the poison horn, emitting a crisp clang.

The Ice Fire Poison Horned Beast snorted dismissively, then its eyes widened in terror.

The aura from the Hongchen Sword grew stronger and stronger, and then its massive body was sent flying, leaving a bloody gash on the ground.

The Ice Fire Poison Horned Beast stood up, panting heavily, and glared angrily at Yue Hongchen, channeling all the Soul Power in its body towards its poison horn.

It knew it wouldn't survive. Even if it died, it would take these two with it.

The ice and fire patterns on its body seemed to ignite, and a more powerful ice and fire vortex gathered between its horns.

Its massive head moved, and two dragon shadows flew out from the vortex.

Yue Hongchen walked forward unhurriedly. Looking at the blue and red dragon shadows, he casually slashed his sword. The moment the two red sword energies hit the twin dragons, they turned into the purest energy and returned to heaven and earth.

Seeing this, the ice and fire vortex merged into the poison horn on its head, dyeing it blue and red.

It charged quickly towards Yue Hongchen, its poison horn clashing repeatedly with the Hongchen Sword. The hard poison horn gradually cracked under the intense collision.

The roar of the Ice Fire Poison Horned Beast shook the surrounding trees. The cracked poison horn, imbued with the dual extreme power of ice and fire, collided with the Hongchen Sword once more, exploding into a sky full of flying ice shards and sparks. It completely disregarded the frantic consumption of Soul Power within its body, its four hooves kicking up dust, its massive body like an out-of-control mountain, fearlessly crushing towards Yue Hongchen.

Yue Hongchen's feet were firmly planted on the ground, crimson Hongchen Qi swirling around him. Each swing of his sword brought forth a scorching red glow.

The Ice Fire Poison Horned Beast's eyes blazed with ferocity, and the ice and fire patterns on its body suddenly lit up with extreme brilliance. The patterns seemed to come alive, flowing along its body, and finally converging into the poison horn on its head. The cracked poison horn violently erupted with dazzling blue and red flames, and a terrifying pressure far exceeding anything before spread out.

"Roar!"

The giant beast let out an extremely piercing roar, actively detonating the remaining source of its Soul Power. In an instant, the poison horn shattered into pieces, the fragments carrying the annihilating power of ice and fire, transforming into countless sharp streams of light that shot towards Yue Hongchen from all directions.

"It's not your time to die yet," Yue Hongchen said coldly, his Hongchen Sword's aura suddenly rising.

"Hongchen Swordplay First Form, Ask the Heart."

Yue Hongchen simply swung his sword, and a gentle sword intent entered the Ice Fire Poison Horned Beast's body. At the same time, Hongchen Qi formed a shield around Yue Hongchen. Yue quickly retreated to Meng's side, shielding her tightly in his arms.

Instantly, its violent Soul Power was calmed. Without the Soul Power supply, the poison horn fragments' power drastically decreased.

"Clang, clang, clang!"

The crisp sounds of fragments hitting the shield were dense like rain. The crimson shield vibrated violently, and the Ice Fire Poison Horned Beast's desperate attack did not pose the slightest threat to Yue.

Having been struck by Ask the Heart, the Ice Fire Poison Horned Beast was now deeply immersed in memories, returning to the day in its deepest memories that it least wanted to face.

The First Form of Hongchen Swordplay, Ask the Heart. If one's heart is clear and without guilt, this sword strike poses no threat. However, as long as it is a living being, there is something in its heart that it is unwilling to face.

"Go," Yue released Meng from his embrace. The Ice Fire Poison Horned Beast couldn't hold on for much longer; if they didn't act now, the Soul Ring would be lost.

Meng nodded and quickly walked in front of the Ice Fire Poison Horned Beast.

Looking at the Ice Fire Poison Horned Beast again, it was now at its last gasp. Its massive body swayed, the poison horn on its head completely turned to dust, and the ice and fire patterns on its body rapidly dimmed. There was no longer any ferocity in its eyes; it was still troubled by the Ask the Heart.

Meng Hongchen finished it off cleanly and efficiently. However, as if to vent her anger, Yue Hongchen felt her technique was a bit brutal, but he didn't say anything. The strong prey on the weak; this was the law of survival in this world.

A dark Soul Ring appeared. Meng sat cross-legged on the spot, her Soul Power guiding the Soul Ring to her side.

Seeing Meng begin to absorb the Soul Ring, Yue sat down beside her, starting to heal his injuries while also guarding their surroundings.

Such a huge commotion would surely attract many Soul Beasts.

Those ten Fixed Soul Tool Cannons were still there. At the same time, Yue took out ten more Level Seven Fixed Soul Tool Cannons. Just as he was about to activate them, a terrifying aura came from afar, and a red light shot straight into the sky.

"It seems they won't be needed," Yue said with a smile, putting away the Fixed Soul Tool Cannons. He also canceled the charging of the Level Six Fixed Soul Tool Cannons. Incomplete products couldn't be canceled, but these weren't incomplete products.