Demon Sect Spy? Seizing the Heavenborn Sword Heart!

Two figures were locked in fierce battle on the outskirts of the Soul Mountain Range—a man and a woman.

The young woman had delicate features and wore green robes, but her face was shadowed with desolation, as though all hope of survival had vanished.

"Zhao Xu! As a disciple of the Ten Extremes Demon Sect, you infiltrated the Limitless Sacred Land, and now you even want to kill to silence me! Once the sacred land discovers this, you will be torn to pieces!" the young woman shouted.

The young man held a sword, his killing intent soaring to the heavens as he sneered. "After I kill you, who will find out? The Ten Extremes Demon Sect leaves no drops of water behind! Besides, a disciple of your status is not worth mourning even in death! Who would go to such lengths to investigate?"

The two continued fighting, but it was obvious that the young woman was becoming increasingly unable to hold on. Before long, blade and sword would take her head!

Lin Feng walked over and saw everything, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"The Limitless Sacred Land actually has a Demon Sect spy?"

The Ten Extremes Demon Sect was likewise one of Azurebillow Domain's top great powers. Its vicious reputation was renowned, and it had produced quite a few terrifying fiends who had endangered Azurebillow Domain.

Even after repeated campaigns of extermination by the righteous sacred lands, it still stood firm, showing just how powerful it was.

Yet unexpectedly, it had infiltrated the Limitless Sacred Land.

What scheme lay hidden within this was beyond Lin Feng's ability to concern himself with for now. However, above Zhao Xu's head...

A red entry floated there!

"Heavenborn Sword Heart: Highly sensitive to the way of the sword, capable of resonating and merging with swords, and can easily cultivate Sword Intent! With this talent, one can reach the Venerable Realm!"

A trace of excitement appeared on Lin Feng's face.

The Venerable Realm?

Though it was merely a red entry, this concerned the way of the sword!

The sword was the king of all weapons. Once Sword Intent reached great mastery, one could strike upward across realms and easily slay opponents of a higher cultivation level.

Lin Feng's Blood-Baleful Spirit Art had already reached perfection, and his own cultivation was at the sixth level of Blood Tempering. If he gained the Heavenborn Sword Heart as well, then with his Heaven-Defying Comprehension, his attainments in the way of the sword would far surpass Zhao Xu's!

Boom!

Suddenly, the battle between the green-robed young woman and Zhao Xu reached its end. Zhao Xu swept his sword across with unstoppable Sword Qi, robbing her of all ability to fight and directly inflicting grievous wounds that sent her crashing down!

At that moment, Lin Feng's thoughts stirred.

Immediately afterward, he seized Zhao Xu's [Heavenborn Sword Heart].

After merging with it, countless insights regarding the way of the sword appeared in Lin Feng's mind!

"So this is the Heavenborn Sword Heart?"

Lin Feng's heart shook. In but an instant, his understanding of the way of the sword had reached a level that could be called genius.

It could be said that Lin Feng now possessed considerable attainments in the way of the sword.

Among the million Registered Disciples, absolutely no one could rival him.

On the battlefield, Zhao Xu had gravely wounded the green-robed young woman but did not immediately kill her. Instead, his cold gaze turned toward a corner.

"Rat-like trash, haven't you seen enough? Get out!"

Zhao Xu's tone was chilling!

Lin Feng, hidden in the shadows, narrowed his eyes. Had he been noticed?

Almost instantly, Lin Feng assessed the strength of both sides.

Zhao Xu's blood energy surged sky-high, yet he carried none of the aura of the Sea of Reincarnation. At most, he was at the peak of Blood Tempering!

Before this, Lin Feng would certainly have been no match for him. But he had already seized the Heavenborn Sword Heart!

In an instant, offense and defense had switched places!

Lin Feng stepped out from the darkness, his expression calm. Though his cultivation was lower than Zhao Xu's, there was not the slightest trace of fear on his face.

The green-robed young woman shuddered. She had no strength left to fight; one stroke of Zhao Xu's sword would send her to her death! Now that someone had appeared, she naturally longed to be saved. She still had so much youth ahead of her—how could she willingly die now?

Yet when the green-robed young woman saw Lin Feng's attire, the light in her eyes instantly dimmed!

A trace of despair filled her face!

Because Lin Feng was merely a Registered Disciple!

The green-robed young woman knew Zhao Xu's strength well. He was at the peak of Blood Tempering, and his swordsmanship was exceptionally formidable. Few in the same realm could defeat him, much less an ordinary Registered Disciple!

"He is at the peak of Blood Tempering and has even comprehended the first layer of Sword Intent! You cannot be his opponent. Hurry and leave... return to the sacred land and report this..." the young woman said anxiously.

Zhao Xu's face twisted savagely as sharp Sword Qi spread outward, seeming to weave a net that would deny Lin Feng any chance to escape!

The density of this man's blood energy was far inferior to his own; his cultivation was certainly lower.

Even if they were in the same realm, Zhao Xu would not fear him. Much less someone below his realm?

"Trying to run? Did you ask me first?" The sword in Zhao Xu's hand rang sharply as killing intent shrouded Lin Feng!

"Who said I was running?"

Lin Feng's expression remained indifferent. Then, beneath Zhao Xu's gaze, he walked to the green-robed young woman and picked up her sword!

The instant he touched it, his sword heart became crystal clear! Like lightning, he took control of the sword! In the blink of an eye, it seemed to have become Lin Feng's own.

The green-robed young woman froze. She felt her connection to the sword sever. What was happening?

The sneer on Zhao Xu's face grew even more vicious. "Showing off your sword before me?"

"My cultivation is higher than yours."

"I have also comprehended the first layer of Sword Intent."

"You actually dare pick up a sword before me. I have to admire your courage."

Zhao Xu held victory in his grasp and feared nothing!

Then he slashed out with his sword!

Misty Rain Sword Technique!

Zhao Xu's attack was fierce. He did not wish to drag this out any longer; this was, after all, the territory of the Limitless Sacred Land. If disciples happened to pass by, things would become troublesome!

Fortunately, there were only two ants here today. Killing them would not draw the Limitless Sacred Land's attention!

The green-robed young woman sighed despondently. Before a sword cultivator, if one did not flee at the first opportunity, then once the sword cultivator reacted, there would no longer be the slightest chance of escape!

A Registered Disciple was still just a Registered Disciple. He simply did not understand the terror of sword cultivators!

Only, her blooming youth was such a pity—yet now she was about to wither and perish...

As she despaired inwardly, the sound of blades clashing came from the other side.

At the same time...

There was also Zhao Xu's cry of alarm!

"H-how is this possible? You... you comprehended Sword Intent! And it is... it is the second layer of Sword Intent!"

Zhao Xu's tone was filled with extreme shock.

Even he had only comprehended the first layer of Sword Intent!

Yet the other party had reached the second layer? And his cultivation was even lower?

Lin Feng's expression was calm. After seizing the Heavenborn Sword Heart and adding his Heaven-Defying Comprehension, he swiftly advanced another step in Sword Intent.

He directly rose to the second layer.

With Sword Intent, each layer was a heaven apart!

The green-robed young woman opened her eyes in astonishment, only to discover that the battle's situation had suddenly reversed!

Zhao Xu had been the one attacking, but now Lin Feng was suppressing him! Each sword strike was fiercer and sharper than the last, carrying mysterious and wondrous Sword Intent! Terrifying Sword Qi ravaged heaven and earth, shredding the surrounding trees and weeds into dust!

Zhao Xu retreated again and again!

Though there was a difference in their cultivation, a single layer of Sword Intent had already made up for it!

What was more, Lin Feng had cultivated the Blood-Baleful Spirit Art to perfection. His blood energy was incomparably vigorous for a time, beyond what ordinary people could contend with.

And with the Heavenborn Sword Heart having been seized by Lin Feng...

The combat strength of the two sides...

Was no longer balanced on the same scale.

Splat!!

Very soon, Lin Feng's sword pierced through Zhao Xu's shoulder. With a light flick, Zhao Xu's sword-wielding arm flew away from his body.

Zhao Xu, who had just been certain of victory with a savage, ferocious expression, revealed a look of terror and said in a trembling voice, "D-don't kill me! I have five-hundred-year spiritual herbs on me..."