Chapter 1170: Chapter 1170: Shattering an Immortal Artifact with a Single Sword
Xu Nian also hadn’t anticipated that he would receive a Super Ninth Grade inheritance.
As the light cluster entered his mind, his soul gradually absorbed this inheritance light sphere.
It felt as if countless pieces of information and experiences suddenly appeared in his mind.
This information seemed ingrained in him, as if it had been present all along.
Through this information and experience, Xu Nian realized he could actually perform the Space Nine Kills secret technique without any unfamiliarity.
"No wonder everyone wants to obtain an inheritance. The inheritance from the Sage Sect is indeed powerful. If I were to cultivate this Space Nine Kills secret technique, even if my three avatars comprehend it simultaneously, it would still take at least one year. For others, it would take at least ten years," Xu Nian remarked sincerely.
His comprehension was inherently stronger than others, and now with three avatars comprehending simultaneously, his speed of understanding was undeniably terrifying.
Of course, when it comes to comprehension of space, naturally the Undying Devouring Sky Beast Avatar is the strongest.
After all, the comprehension ability of Space Profound Argumentation is granted by the true form of the Undying Devouring Sky Beast to itself and the other avatars.
"How is it, how is it? Is the Super Ninth Grade inheritance powerful enough to outshine the heavens and earth?" Shi Guangxu asked excitedly.
The others also looked at Xu Nian with curious expressions.
Previously, Mei Ji’s Sixth Grade Inheritance Secret Technique was already remarkable. Now Xu Nian obtained a Super Ninth Grade secret technique inheritance.
How could it be weak?
Hearing Shi Guangxu’s question, Xu Nian smiled and responded, "It’s a secret!"
Shi Guangxu immediately looked disappointed and pouted, "Stingy!"
Xu Nian smiled without further explanation, but internally he was evaluating this Space Nine Kills secret technique.
The so-called Space Nine Kills involves instantly deploying nine spatial blades in succession, with blades stacking to create immense power, which even an Earth Immortal Peak may not withstand.
Indeed, the power of Space Nine Kills is exceptionally formidable.
Xu Nian was quite satisfied with this inheritance.
Initially, he was worried he couldn’t handle Elder Yu Mo and Wei Dong, but now with this inheritance, his confidence increased substantially.
"Now that the Human-level inheritance has ended, let’s head straight to the second floor of the Earth-level Inheritance Hall. I wonder what the Earth-level assessment will involve." Elder Yu Mo remarked.
With that, he took the lead in heading upstairs.
Wei Dong followed closely.
Guihai Tiangong cast a cold glance at Xu Nian before following suit.
"Let’s go up too!" Xu Nian said.
The others nodded in agreement.
Although only Xu Nian and Mei Ji were qualified to participate in the Earth-level inheritance assessment, it didn’t prevent them from watching as spectators.
After all, they were eager to see what kind of inheritance lay within the Inheritance Hall.
Soon, the group arrived at the second floor.
The layout of the second floor surprised Xu Nian and the others.
The second floor was spacious, with walls carved with strange patterns.
At the center of the hall lay a large circular platform.
Powerful defensive arrays were inscribed on the platform, forming a barrier.
At the edges of the hall, some words were carved.
They detailed the content and rules of the Earth-level assessment.
"Earth-level assessment: anyone who passes the first level assessment can participate in the Earth-level assessment. The content involves entering the circular platform and withstanding three Chaotic Sword Qi attacks. Those who can withstand the Sword Qi pass the test," Shi Guangxu recited.
The surrounding people wore heavy expressions.
Withstand three Chaotic Sword Qi attacks?
These three Sword Qi attacks were likely not simple.
The previous Human-level assessment was already quite challenging.
The Earth-level assessment now would be definitely harder than the Human-level assessment.
Three Sword Qi attacks could potentially cost lives.
Xu Nian was surprised; he didn’t expect this round of assessment to be about enduring Sword Qi.
He wondered what kind of Sword Qi these three attacks would be.
"Let me go first!" Wei Dong volunteered, leaping onto the platform.
His posture was straight as a gun barrel, exuding a hidden, formidable aura.
Xu Nian knew that Wei Dong, as the King of Assassins, was truly powerful in his killing techniques.
Thus, when he unleashed his aura, it meant he was ready to kill.
"Buzz!"
As Wei Dong stepped onto the platform, the surrounding barrier activated.
In the next instant, the entire platform was shrouded in a barrier.
This layer of barrier was to prevent Sword Qi from spreading and harming the surrounding people.
As for the one attempting the formation, even if they died from the Sword Qi, it was their choice.
Of course, the one challenging could voluntarily withdraw from the assessment by placing their hand on the barrier, which would be seen as a voluntary withdrawal.
The crowd held their breath, eager to see whether Wei Dong could withstand the Sword Qi and to gauge the strength of the Earth-level assessment’s Sword Qi.
"Buzz!"
A phantom figure appeared on the stairs; it was an old man clad in a white robe.
The elder wielded a long sword, his white hair fluttering, exuding an immortal aura.
Once he appeared, Xu Nian and the others felt an immense pressure.
"So powerful, this is a human-shape formed by Sword Qi. Exactly how strong is this person?" Xu Nian couldn’t help but be surprised.
"Sword Qi condensed into a human shape?" Shi Guangxu exclaimed in surprise.
"It is indeed formed by Sword Qi. If I’m not mistaken, the person wielding this Sword Qi likely has reached the Law Level in Profound Argumentation," Li Tiangang remarked.
Upon hearing this, Xu Nian was deeply moved.
To reach the Law Level in understanding before ascension, there may be few people like that in the Cultivation World.
Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many Primordial Immortal experts.
The so-called Primordial Immortal are those whose cultivation has reached the Heavenly Immortal Realm, yet their understanding of Profound Argumentation hasn’t reached the Law Level.
This shows the difficulty in comprehending laws.
"Master, do you think Elder Wei Dong can endure it?" Guihai Tiangong couldn’t help but ask Elder Yu Mo.
"It’s hard to say. The power of this Sword Qi should be determined based on personal strength. The stronger the challenger, the stronger the Sword Qi. Whether Wei Dong can endure it is uncertain," Elder Yu Mo replied.
Guihai Tiangong remained silent, looking at Wei Dong on the platform, his eyes filled with seriousness.
"Buzz!"
The human-shaped Sword Qi finally moved, wielding the long sword, slashing out a strike.
In an instant, an intensely snow-white Sword Intent shot forth with speed.
Wei Dong’s face changed drastically, as a pair of gauntlets appeared on his fists.
His immortal essence surged within, fists radiating Immortal Light.
"Low Grade Immortal Artifact!" Xu Nian immediately recognized the gauntlets’ grade.
Wei Dong resorted to using an Immortal Artifact right off the bat, which indicated how strong the Sword Qi truly was.
"Boom!"
Wei Dong threw a punch, colliding with the Sword Qi.
"Clang!"
A resounding hum echoed as the sword’s light burst forth, sending Wei Dong flying backward, blood spewing from his mouth.
Wei Dong looked at his trembling hands, his face showing a shocked expression.
Because he realized his gauntlets had shattered.
The surrounding people were also stunned, a sword breaking an immortal artifact?