There had never been an invincible Supernatural Power in this world, only invincible people.
Closing Heaven was certainly an extremely terrifying peak Supernatural Power.
But after encountering it once, Dou Zhao had already thought of more than one way to break it.
Striking from within was one.
Striking from outside the range covered by the Closing Heaven Supernatural Power was another.
The former was simply faster and better suited to urgent situations.
The latter could bring greater force to bear, making it better when there was time to prepare—as he had now.
Qu Shunhua had spent every last bit of strength struggling free of the Closing Heaven Supernatural Power for the second time, yet she had no idea that his God-Slaying Blade had been ready for ages!
That was why he and Qu Shunhua had struck almost simultaneously.
Qu Shunhua had forcibly activated her Supernatural Power to still space, but in doing so, she had actually thrown away her chance to save herself.
The rapidly approaching Zen Master Yue had also been frozen in place. Unlike Dou Zhao, however, she could not break free of Qu Shunhua's Supernatural Power, so she was a fraction of a beat slower.
That fraction was the difference between life and death.
"Shunhua!"
Zen Master Yue's halting voice rang out almost as the Closing Heaven Supernatural Power was shattered.
It was impossible for it not to carry a hint of shock and anger.
But by the time the words left her lips, Qu Shunhua was already plummeting.
She had rushed forward to save Qu Shunhua, but in the instant that space stood still, Heavenly Valiant was already there to meet her!
Dou Zhao casually caught the falling Nine Chapters Jade Disk, then sidestepped forward and struck at Yue Tiannu.
The thick-backed, keen-edged Heavenly Valiant Blade