Above the Nine-Bend Corridor, within the Chaos Sword Domain, the nine supreme swordmasters split up and headed deeper into the domain.
The gates of the Sword Domain closed. Endless laws of the sword surged like raging tides, and an extraordinarily powerful pressure poured in from every direction, making the nine people's steps increasingly difficult.
To the northwest, Lin Yuzhen advanced alone. Her aura spread out as she became one with heaven and earth, comprehending the supreme sword intent left behind within the domain.
Suddenly, sword light gathered in the void ahead. A graceful figure in violet robes materialized, an extraordinarily powerful sword pressure flowing around her, so forceful that even the laws of the Sword Domain were shaken aside.
"Second Pavilion Master."
Lin Yuzhen's eyes narrowed slightly as she spoke slowly.
Shui Wuyue stepped out of the void and looked at King Qi, who stood before her in men's attire. With a wave of her right hand, an ancient sword hidden within its sheath appeared. Though the sword did not move, Sword Qi already crisscrossed the air.
True essence surged around Lin Yuzhen, blocking the Sword Qi. Her expression chilled as she said, "Second Pavilion Master, what is the meaning of this?"
"If you win, you may leave safely. If you lose, return Phoenix Cry."
Shui Wuyue spoke coldly. The Sunset Glow Divine Sword left its sheath at her command. In an instant, the Summit of Nine Heavens saw ice melt and snow vanish beneath the blazing sun's radiance.
With danger upon her, Lin Yuzhen no longer yielded. Her left hand closed around the hilt as Phoenix Cry came out of its sheath, its strange light blazing brilliantly as the phoenix cried across the nine heavens.
The two divine weapons collided at the pinnacle. With a ringing clang, aftershocks shook