Published: January 1, 2025
“My soul power is unable to shake this figure at all. Is my soul power truly this weak?” Qin Chen couldn’t believe it. His soul power was extremely formidable; although he was only at the later stage of the Saint Master realm, he far surpassed an average peak Saint Master and was even stronger than some half-step Venerables. Yet, he couldn’t withstand the attack of this soul will at all.
“Wait, could it be that this figure isn’t meant to be defeated, but to be adapted to?” Qin Chen suddenly furrowed his brows, thinking of a possibility. If it was purely a confrontation, forget about him; even a master at the Saint realm might not be able to endure it. If this truly is the legacy of the Tongtian Sword Pavilion, wouldn't the other party's goal be to prevent anyone from entering?
This clearly defied common sense.
“Let’s try again.” Qin Chen stepped forward once more. This time, he did not use his soul power to attack but allowed the terrifying sword light of soul will to slash towards him. Pfft, that incredibly real soul will fell upon Qin Chen, causing him to grunt. His soul rumbled like it was about to be cleaved in two.
But as he took a closer look, he found that this soul sword light merely struck at his soul in an illusory manner and did not directly break through it. In other words, the attack he was enduring was only on the illusory level of the soul, and even his soul power had not received real damage.
“Just as I thought!” Qin Chen’s eyes shot forth divine rainbows, and he continued to step forward. The Heavenly Soul Forbidden Technique in his mind began to operate, and he immediately felt that his perception of the surroundings was extremely clear. The substantial soul will sword energy slashed towards him once more, but this time, Qin Chen sensed a unique rule of the sword from this attack of soul will.
Pfft pfft pfft! Countless soul sword energies struck upon Qin Chen. The rules of the sword spread out, and the supreme principles contained within made Qin Chen’s soul tremble. At that moment, he seemed to see a golden path of the sword, stretching into the boundless depths of darkness. This was the true path of the sword.
However, the current path of the sword was still quite vague, presenting only a severely incomplete part to Qin Chen. Yet, as the soul sword will continued to fall upon him, being absorbed, comprehended, and carefully pondered by Qin Chen, this path gradually became clearer.
As Qin Chen's understanding of the path of the sword became clearer, the distance he could walk on this bridge also increased.
“I understand now, these soul will attacks are actually a type of trial, a test of comprehension of the path of the sword. To pass through this place, one must not be impatient and must carefully perceive the power within. Once one understands the power within, they can cross this bridge.”
Qin Chen spoke, then continued to walk slowly forward.
This time, Qin Chen’s speed was not fast. Terrifying sword power surged from his body. Soon, the power from the soul will slashing down became increasingly terrifying, instantly resembling an ocean, trying to engulf Qin Chen.
However, Qin Chen remained unmoved. His gaze was pure, like that of a child, immersed in this boundless sword power. Pfft pfft pfft, countless soul sword techniques fell upon him, but he remained completely unaware. Not only did he not resist, but he immersed himself in the pressure of this soul sword path, comprehending everything within it.
As the sword light spread, when Qin Chen approached that figure, a sword light flashed, and a heavenly sword energy came slashing from the ancient path ahead. Buzz! The sword light was vast, instantly striking upon Qin Chen, making him feel that the nameless sword classic within him was gently trembling, even absorbing and analyzing this power.
Boom! Under Qin Chen’s feet, terrifying sword runes flickered, evolving into a sea of sword paths, enveloping Qin Chen upon this bridge.
“Chen has stopped in the middle of the bridge. Is he... comprehending the power of this soul will sword path?”