There stood an old man dressed in white as pure as snow. His hair and beard were completely white, and his stern face was cold as ice that had endured for ten thousand years. He cradled an unadorned long sword in his arms, and merely standing there, he radiated such razor-sharp sword energy that even space trembled!
He was none other than the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's pillar of strength, Sword Douluo Chen Xin!
The other old man was tall and powerfully built, with a resolute face and a haughty gaze. Space around him rippled and warped, as if he had created a domain of his own. That heavy, domineering presence—who else could it be but Bone Douluo Gu Rong?!
"Chen Xin! Gu Rong!" Yue Guan cried, his voice full of disbelieving shock. "What does the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect... intend to do?!"
He had never imagined that the ones intercepting them would be these two renowned Super Douluo!
Black mist churned violently around Gui Mei, betraying his utter agitation.
The Sword and Bone Douluo had appeared together. This was no coincidence!
Cradling the Seven Kill Sword, Chen Xin glanced at Yue Guan and Gui Mei with indifference. His icy voice rang out like a blade scraping against stone. "This way is closed."
Gu Rong grinned, baring his white teeth. A fighting glint shone in his eyes, and his voice boomed like a bell. "Chrysanthemum Guan, Old Ghost, it's been a while! You two look like you're in a hurry. Where are you off to for some fun? Why not... stay and help this old man loosen up a little?"
He cracked his knuckles, which popped loudly.
Yue Guan and Gui Mei felt their hearts sink to the bottom.
They knew they were in serious trouble! The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had actually sent out both of its guardian Douluo to intercept them!
What did this mean? Had that Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast reached some sort of agreement with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect without their knowledge?
Or... was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect trying to snatch the prize right from under their noses?!
Whichever it was, getting past this obstacle would be anything but easy!
Two Level 95 Super Douluo had joined forces to block them. Even with the Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo's perfect teamwork and their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, they were in for a bitter fight. And... their mission would likely be delayed beyond measure!
Yue Guan and Gui Mei's hearts sank. Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong—two Level 96 Super Douluo—had appeared together, and their intentions were clear: they had come to obstruct Spirit Hall's operation to capture Yu, the "Holy Wing King"!
"Chen Xin! Gu Rong!" Yue Guan's voice was full of barely suppressed fury. The Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum blazed in his hand, its golden petals shimmering with razor-sharp Soul Power. "Is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect openly declaring war on Spirit Hall? Over a mere beast?!"
"A mere beast?" Gu Rong burst out laughing, his voice making the valley ring.
"Chrysanthemum Guan, you make it sound as if Spirit Hall sent two Titled Douluo and two elite squads out for a leisurely stroll! That beast has you and Old Ghost so 'concerned' about it. I'm sure there's something special about it."
"As for declaring war..." Gu Rong's gaze suddenly sharpened like a blade, and a heavy, domineering pressure slammed into Yue Guan and Gui Mei. "It's Spirit Hall that's reaching too far!"
Cradling the Seven Kill Sword, Chen Xin had yet to say a word. But when his calm, fathomless eyes swept over Yue Guan and Gui Mei, the pressure they felt was even deadlier than Gu Rong's wild aura.
Black mist churned violently around Gui Mei. His hoarse voice grated like metal scraping against metal. "Chen Xin. Gu Rong."
"His Holiness the Pope is determined to claim that Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. It slaughtered Heaven Dou's princes and princes of the blood, and gravely wounded an imperial enshrinee. Its ferocity is unparalleled. If it's allowed to remain, it will become a scourge upon the continent!"
"Spirit Hall's actions are also in the name of justice, to preserve peace on the continent. Is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect planning to shelter such a vicious beast? Does Sect Master Ning understand the consequences?"
"In the name of justice?" Chen Xin finally spoke, his voice cold as water striking stone. Every word seemed to carry a chilling sword intent. "Since when has Spirit Hall been entrusted with carrying out justice on behalf of the Heaven Dou Empire?"
"Xue Beng and Xue Xing brought their troubles upon themselves. Dugu Bo was simply outmatched. And as for a scourge..." Chen Xin's gaze flashed like lightning as he stared straight at Gui Mei. "Everyone knows Spirit Hall wants its Soul Ring and Soul Bone. There's no need for your grand excuses."
He took a small step forward. At that tiny movement, the killing intent in the air suddenly doubled!
The Seven Kill Sword remained in his arms, but an invisible sword domain had already spread out, enclosing Yue Guan, Gui Mei, and the Spirit Hall Soul Masters behind them.
The sharp sword intent sliced through the air with a faint hiss. The weaker Spirit Hall Soul Masters went deathly pale, their skin stinging as if countless invisible blades were hanging over their heads.
"Old Ghost, looks like talking this out won't work!" Yue Guan's face was dark as he realized there would be no peaceful resolution today.
He exchanged a glance with Gui Mei, and they reached an understanding at once. All nine Soul Rings on their bodies flared brightly, especially the final black Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, which shone like a blazing light!
"Seventh Soul Skill: Singular Velvet True Body!"
"Seventh Soul Skill: Ghost True Body!"
The Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum swelled instantly, transforming into a towering golden flower whose petals were as sharp as blades. Its rich fragrance spread through the air, carrying a potent paralyzing and corrosive poison.
Gui Mei's figure vanished completely into the churning, dense black mist, becoming a huge, indistinct ghostly shape radiating a deathly chill. Countless mournful wails seemed to rise from the depths of the underworld, chilling the soul.
The two Titled Douluo had activated their Martial Soul Avatars at once. They were clearly giving it everything they had to break through the Sword and Bone Douluo's blockade as quickly as possible!
"Hmph! So you're getting serious? This old man's game!" Gu Rong roared with laughter as his bones cracked loudly.
His entire body swelled and grew in an instant. Gray-white bone armor covered his skin, enormous bony wings unfurled from his back, and a fearsome bone helmet covered his head. He transformed into a colossal Bone Dragon that towered over the world—the Bone Dragon True Body!
Violent spatial power surged around him, as if it would twist and crush the world itself.
"Sword Man! Move!"
Chen Xin gave a slight nod, his gaze sharp as a sword.
Facing the Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo, who had activated their Martial Soul Avatars with such force, he didn't rush to unleash his own Seven Kill True Body. Instead, he slowly raised the long sword in his arms, its tip angled toward them.
There was no earth-shattering burst of Soul Power, only a sword intent so pure it seemed capable of severing karma and shattering all laws, surging into the sky!
"Domain: Seven Kill!"
In an instant, the space within several hundred meters of Chen Xin seemed to be forcibly torn away, becoming an isolated world filled with endless sword energy!
Countless solid and illusory images of the Seven Kill Sword appeared out of thin air, hanging in the sky, every point aimed at Yue Guan and Gui Mei!
Each sword image radiated a razor-sharp aura that made the soul tremble. Within the domain, even the air became a blade, slicing through the intruders' protective Soul Power.
This was Chen Xin's Seven Kill Domain!