Chapter 485: Chapter 51: Flying Sword Sky Shriek
After recognizing Ximing, Yue Jinghua secretly thought that he had indeed returned to the Divine Court, wondering what Guo Ziyu would feel upon seeing him.
The flames spewed from the Liu Xing Dark Fire Array were intensely hot; to protect Sha Xi, Ximing directly faced the Dark Fire.
The mask covering his face melted straight away, scalding half of his face in the process.
"Useless creature," Sha Xi did not appreciate Ximing’s protective stand, instead, she slapped him across his already injured face, prompting indignation among observers like Shalman, who were eager to argue with her.
"My apologies for being useless and disturbing the Divine Goddess," Ximing knelt on one knee and lowered his head in guilt.
Ximing’s practice was a Dark Skill called "Fog Evil," which, once infected, mired the victim in a quagmire of fog, slowing their movement and hindering Dark Energy flow.
Had it not been for the sudden backlash within the Dark Fire Array, he could have effortlessly taken the Rao Ri Armor with Song Mu’s cooperation.
The Rao Ri Armor, controlled by Fog Evil, attempted to break free, occasionally letting out sharp and piercing metallic clangs.
"Sha Xi, although Ximing is a scapegoat, as a Core Judgement Officer, it’s not your place to make decisions about life, death, and punishments," Zong Shaoqing ordered Song Mu to help Ximing up.
Only then did Sha Xi cease, and she promptly drew her Essence Blood, dropping it onto the Rao Ri Armor.
The Rao Ri Helmet shone a bright red, and Sha Xi felt a surge of hot Dark Energy penetrate her body, covering her torso and limb joints with a layer of soft Protective Armor. The gorgeous red armor made Sha Xi even more stunningly beautiful than flowers.
"Thank you all for your concession," Sha Xi bowed to Jin Nuo and Luo Yun graciously, while secretly channeling her Dark Energy, feeling its smoother flow inside her body, and smiled radiantly.
"The Divine Goddess is incomparably exquisite; only you can truly complement the Rao Ri Armor," Luo Yun took the chance to flatter.
"Young Master Yun, it’s our turn now, let’s not let others get ahead. Pay attention and choose a Holy Weapon," Li Ran was also fond of the Rao Ri Armor. Their young master had learned the family’s Ice Snow Storm Axe technique, which was decent in offense, but his defensive skills and movement technique were his weakest points. If he could acquire the Rao Ri Armor, his chances of victory in the Xuyang Trial would greatly increase.
Well then, although the Rao Ri Armor was good, if sacrificing it could gain the favor of the Divine Court Goddess, it wouldn’t be too much of a loss.
After the Rao Ri Armor was extracted, the Liu Xing Dark Fire Array automatically returned to its original state, just like the Dark Energy Wall at the entrance of Sky Dragon Palace, as if someone was manipulating everything within the Dragon Palace.
At that moment, everyone was fascinated by the splendor of the Dragon Slayer Holy Artifacts and paid no attention to these occurrences.
After the Rao Ri Armor was forcibly removed, the Liu Xing Dark Fire Array became even more unstable, like a lake surface rippling endlessly from a thrown pebble.
After surveying the remaining four Holy Artifacts, Sky Shrieking Sword, Witch Cloud Cloak, Emperor Dragon Boots, and Moon Gathering Belt, Luo Yun licked his dry lips, seemingly making a momentous decision: "Uncle Li, I want the Sky Shrieking Sword."
"Young Master Yun, your family’s Dark Technique is the Ice Snow Storm Axe; why would you want the Sky Shrieking Sword?" Feng Yan, who had been silent until now, stepped forward to dissuade Luo Yun.
"Aunt Feng, my father said that the Sky Shrieking Sword was forged from Cloud Sky Stone and that it could become a Flying Sword once unified with the wielder’s Divine Soul. The reason Dragon Slayer Hero Mo Kang was able to slay the Evil Jiao was largely due to his possession of the Sky Shrieking Sword. It is said that with just one move, Mo Kang beheaded the Evil Jiao," considering Mo Kang’s heroism in slaying the Evil Jiao and foreseeing his own impending taming of the Sky Shrieking Sword, which would surely draw the admiration of many ladies including Sha Xi, Luo Yun couldn’t help but feel elated.
Although the Ice Snow Storm Axe is formidable, how can it compare to the unstoppable sharpness of the Sky Shrieking Sword?
Li Ran and Feng Yan, seeing Luo Yun insist on taking the Sky Shrieking Sword, had no choice but to agree.
"Oh, who would have thought that the ugly guy has a despicable nature but an impressive eye for treasure. Ugly, don’t just stand there; that’s a treasured item. The five pieces of Dragon Slayer Holy Armor are among the top Holy Weapons," Gold Eater Worm said, poking its head out slyly upon hearing that the Sky Shrieking Sword was chosen.
"Why do I need a sword when I have Lianyun?" Yue Jinghua wondered aloud.
The Sky Shrieking Sword, ensconced within the Liu Xing Dark Fire Array, may not captivate the soul like Rao Ri Armor with its magnificent, dazzling radiance, but its origin is genuinely extraordinary.
The Sky Shrieking Sword, with a blade as wide as a palm and three feet and eight inches tall, was forged a thousand years ago by the great swordsmith Cloud Sky Mountain Man.
When forging the sword, the Cloud Sky Mountain Man climbed the 18,000-meter tall East Wilderness Cliff and, after three days and nights of searching, finally found a Cloud Sky Stone infused with nature’s spiritual energy to make the sword.
Cloud Sky Stone is a peculiar type of rock, incredibly hard and covered with numerous tiny holes on its surface, known as Cloud Holes. These Cloud Holes give the Sky Shrieking Sword an almost cloud-like lightness without compromising its sharpness.
Once the Sky Shrieking Sword strikes across the sky, it emits a roar like that of dragons and tigers, hence its name, Sky Shrieking Sword.
Although the Sky Shrieking Sword is excellent, ever since Yue Jinghua obtained the Lianyun Great Sword, despite its initial unfamiliarity to her, she eventually formed a good synergy with the sword and naturally saw no need to acquire another like the Sky Shrieking Sword.
Besides, the Lianyun Great Sword is a rare weapon that can continually accumulate Evil Qi, and the sword itself naturally grows over time. Yue Jinghua believes that more mysteries hidden within the Lianyun Great Sword are yet to be discovered.
"Oh, you hopeless ugly brute, while Lianyun is good, the Sky Shriek is also a Holy Artifact. Your spiritual power cultivation is remarkable, and once you get the Sky Shrieking Sword, you can control both swords simultaneously, one overt and one covert," the Gold Eater Worm rolled its eyes, lamenting how unlucky it was to have such an obtuse master.
Dual Swords in hand?
Yue Jinghua recalled the Dark Energy Sword technique she learned from Kulu, which surely would complement Lianyun much more than solely using the sword alone.
It’s a pity, though, that Luo Yun got the jump on her.
Yue Jinghua frowned, thinking to herself to hold back for the moment. If worst comes to worst, she could seize the opportunity to double-cross Luo Yun after he has taken the sword.
Meanwhile, Luo Yun had already started his attempt to seize the sword.
Many people assumed that Luo Yun’s acquisition of the Cloud Sky Sword would be no different from Sha Xi’s, as few "God’s Second Generations" or "Second Generation Soldiers" like them were genuinely capable.
Having subordinates do the labor while the person themselves reaps the benefits and gains fame was no longer something unusual.
But who would have known, Luo Yun, with chest puffed out and head held high, stepped toward the Liu Xing Dark Fire Array alone. Before tackling the formation, he did not forget to flatter Sha Xi: "Divine Goddess, witness how I shall Break Formation and seize the sword."