Chapter 1172: Husband and Wife United in Heart

Endless sword qi filled the heavens and earth, and an ancient, mysterious sword formation took shape above Li Luo's head. As this sword formation appeared, the energy of the heavens and earth surged violently, drawn in by the formation, further amplifying its might.

Within the sword formation, sword qi wandered like dragons, releasing a heart-pounding sharpness and keenness.

With the power of the Five-Tailed Sky Wolf, the "Myriad Phases Dragon Fang Sword Formation" Li Luo unleashed this time appeared far more formidable than any previous attempt.

As Li Luo's hand seals flashed and changed like lightning, in one corner of the "Myriad Phases Dragon Fang Sword Formation," sword qi howled across the sky. Mist seemed to spread, condensing until it appeared to form a vast ocean. From the depths of this sea, a massive blue dragon swam forth. Its enormous body rapidly shrank, finally transforming into a deep blue Dragon Fang Sword, floating within the sword formation.

Water Dragon Fang Sword!

Blue sword qi rippled, appearing gentle and peaceful, yet actually flowing with an extremely terrifying sharpness.

In the next instant, another wave of sword qi brimming with vitality emerged. This sword qi was emerald green. Where it flowed, it seemed as if all things returned to spring, yet beneath that extreme vitality lay a dangerous aura.

A towering ancient tree grew straight up from the sword formation, but upon closer inspection, it was revealed to be a verdant green giant dragon. The dragon ascended, transforming into an emerald green Dragon Fang Sword floating in another part of the formation.

With the appearance of these two Dragon Fang Swords, the ancient sword formation seemed activated. Vast sword qi surged wildly, cutting countless dark trails through the void.

But this was not the end. Li Luo's hand seals paused briefly, then changed again.

In the next instant, brilliant light erupted in a certain part of the sword formation, with sword qi flowing out like swimming fish. Compared to the previous two, this sword qi resembled a stream of light; its characteristic was speed, and it was utterly unfathomable.

It was the Light Dragon Fang Sword Qi.

However, compared to the first two sword qi, this Light Sword Qi clearly lacked some refinement, but supported by Li Luo's current surging, boundless Xiang power, the quantity was quite considerable.

With a thought, Li Luo forcibly guided these Light Dragon Fang Sword Qi to converge. Finally, a somewhat illusory Light Dragon Fang Sword slowly took shape.

The third Dragon Fang Sword! The Light Dragon Fang Sword!

As this sword emerged, the entire Myriad Phases Dragon Fang Sword Formation trembled violently. The boundless, sea-like sword qi emitted an excited sword chant, echoing across the entire sky.

Seeing this scene, the many students present felt their scalps go numb, for the sword qi emanating from the formation was truly terrifying.

Ning Meng's small face showed surprise, and she couldn't help but say, "What a terrifying Marquis-Sealing Art. What rank is this exactly?"

At this moment, other top students had also gathered. Yin Yue Zhiyu's beautiful eyes held some complexity as she said, "At least Si Si Tianming level."

Judging by the momentum displayed by this technique, it even surpassed the "Seven Treasures Glazed Light Sword" cast by Jiang Jiang Qinge, which was quasi-Si Si Tianming level. Therefore, Li Luo's sword formation was likely a mid-grade or even high-grade Si Si Tianming-level Marquis-Sealing Art.

"To cultivate a Marquis-Sealing Art of this level, Li Luo's Xiang technique talent must be very strong. He actually suits Xiao'e quite well."

Ning Meng smiled and patted her chest, saying, "This marriage has my approval as Chief."

Yin Yue Zhiyu pouted, saying, "What does that have to do with you?"

The eyes of Wu Changkong and Wei Chonglou, standing nearby, both revealed a hint of gloom. Staring at the grand, magnificent ancient sword formation in the sky, a sense of unease rose in their hearts, mixed with extreme unwillingness.

They probably never imagined that during this recruitment mission, their brilliance would be completely overshadowed by Li Luo.

After this mission, Li Luo's name would likely spread throughout all the Ancient Academies.

In terms of true strength, Li Luo was not worthy of such fame, but this young man's methods were too wild; he dared to borrow the power of a Marquis while still in the Tian Zhu Jing realm, not fearing he might burst himself.

Yet, from another perspective, was this not also a manifestation of courage?

Jiang Jiang Qinge was also watching that ancient sword formation. A slight daze appeared on her beautiful face, which then turned into a smile of relief at the corner of her lips.

It seemed that in this year and more, Li Luo had not wasted his time; he too had been striving in cultivation.

That boy, whom she had firmly suppressed since childhood, had also, without her noticing, become powerful.

Jiang Jiang Qinge knew Li Luo's obsession; he always wanted to catch up to her footsteps and fight side by side with her, rather than always watching her stand alone ahead, blocking the wind and rain for him.

Jiang Jiang Qinge's gaze shifted, then turned toward the distance. There, a pair of indifferent white eyes floated, releasing an overwhelming pressure, faint yet palpable, causing the energy of the heavens and earth across half the sky to fall into a state of silence.

While Li Luo was casting the "Myriad Phases Dragon Fang Sword Formation," this pair of white eyes did not simply wait idly.

Deep within the white eyes, a pale hand slowly grew, and from the palm of that hand, another white eye emerged.

An eye growing within a hand, and an eye growing within that eye.

It seemed endless, utterly bizarre.

Later, a black flame suddenly sprouted from one of the eyes. The flame seemed contagious, instantly igniting all the eyes within the palms.

After a few breaths, black flames spread out from the white eyes, finally forming a black fire lotus about a zhang in diameter, slowly rotating.

The black fire lotus emitted a thick aura of ill omen and darkness, from which seemed to emanate countless wails of those before death.

One could even vaguely see countless skins burning to ash within it.

Jiang Jiang Qinge, Ning Meng, and others all showed shock on their faces, unease rising in their eyes, for this black fire lotus was too terrifying; it seemed that any vitality contacting it would turn into dead silence.

"This is the 'All-Beings Extinction Flame' of the All-Beings Demon King!" Ning Meng's voice became heavy.

This was the All-Beings Demon King's signature move, with ferocious might filling the heavens. Although the power of this black fire lotus was not even a fraction of what the true form could unleash, even a general Third Rank Marquis would have to avoid its sharp edge.

Clearly, this was the final move the All-Beings Demon King had summoned to end this struggle.

Feng Lingyuan, Yin Yue Zhiyu, and others all showed worry in their eyes. The All-Beings Demon King, in his desire to win, truly spared no shame. Although what stood before them was merely a tiny fragment of will, for those present, it was already an excessive case of the strong bullying the weak.

Of course, they also understood that talking about the strong bullying the weak when dealing with the Alien Kind was too naive.

For now, they could only place their hopes on Li Luo's ancient sword formation.

Amidst those many expectant gazes, Li Luo also took a deep breath. That ominous, bizarre black fire lotus also made him feel considerable pressure.

He glanced at the Light Dragon Fang Sword. Although it was dazzling and brilliant, flowing with endless light, compared to the Water Dragon Fang Sword and the Wood Dragon Fang Sword, it still appeared much more illusory.

There was no way; the cultivation difficulty of the third Light Dragon Fang Sword was far greater than the first two. If not for the surging Xiang power forcibly condensing it this time, even the Light Sword Body would have been hard to manifest.

I hope it can hold.

With a thought, Li Luo hesitated no longer. The Xiang power within his body roared forth, directly activating the Myriad Phases Dragon Fang Sword Formation.

Voom!

The three Dragon Fang Swords immediately erupted with a sky-shaking sword chant.

In the next instant, three boundless sword lights shot forth, merging into one.

"Three Phases Dragon Fang: Great Void Return Annihilation Sword Light!"

The ancient sword formation trembled, and the many students present, their hearts pounding, saw a massive sword light like a galaxy roar forth. Where this sword light passed, it seemed to annihilate all matter into nothingness.

That terrifying destructive power made Wu Changkong, Wei Chonglou, and others feel their hearts tremble.

This single sword light was truly terrifying!

The galaxy-like sword light roared like a colossal dragon, piercing through the heavens, and then slammed directly into that ominous black fire lotus.

At the instant of collision, no thunderous sound rang out, nor did any energy storm arise.

It was as if two colossal beasts were locked in a soundless death struggle.

Devouring and eroding one another.

The entire world seemed to freeze at this moment, countless gazes fixed intently on the point of collision.

They saw that beneath the galaxy-like sword light, the petals of the black fire lotus were melting away layer by layer, and the surrounding space kept shattering, revealing the spiritual paradise behind it—the scenery that originally belonged to the Little Chen Heaven.

Wild joy surged into the eyes of everyone present.

Li Luo's destructive sword light had actually gained the upper hand!

Ning Meng, Yin Yue Zhiyu, Feng Lingyuan and the others all broke into delighted smiles.

But that smile did not last long, because as the petals of the black fire lotus melted away layer by layer, everyone suddenly saw that in the very center of the lotus, a blurry shadow had appeared.

It was a black infant.

The infant seemed to be sleeping, but as the sword light drew near, it finally opened its eyes. Black flames flowed within them, and then it opened its mouth and began to wail.

Ah!

A piercing wail rang out across the heavens and earth.

But a terrifying scene unfolded—as the black infant's crying spread, the unstoppable Annihilation Sword Light actually began to crack open with fissures one after another.

Ah! Ah!

The black infant kept wailing, and its cries brought immense dread to everyone present.

Crack! Crack!

Fissures kept appearing across the Annihilation Sword Light, and finally, beneath countless gazes of absolute horror, it suddenly shattered.

Dissolving into a sky full of light specks.

Pfft.

Li Luo's qi and blood within his body violently churned, and he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. His expression also turned grim—this battle was truly difficult.

He hadn't expected that even the Annihilation Sword Light of the Tri-Phase Dragon Fang had failed to slay the White-Pupil True Demon.

Moreover, as the black infant wailed, the black fire lotus began to rise slowly, then transformed into a streak of black light and shot violently toward Li Luo.

Waves of wailing came forth, like the Grim Reaper swinging its scythe of harvest.

Li Luo's heart sank. Indeed, the Tri-Phase Dragon Fang was still a bit forced—the third Light-Phase Dragon Fang Sword had held him back.

But there was no helping it; the Light Phase was a supporting phase, after all, and could never be as pure as the Water Phase and Wood Phase.

"What do we do?!"

Li Luo's eyes flickered. This was now a life-or-death moment. The black infant was far too terrifying—once it truly charged over, he would almost certainly die.

And just as Li Luo was considering all manner of last-ditch ideas, he suddenly felt a slender, jade-like hand reach from behind and press against his back.

Li Luo was slightly startled. He turned his head and saw Jiang Jiang Qinge's exquisitely beautiful face.

"Li Luo, try once more. I'll use the 'Ancient Spirit Leaf' to channel my Light Phase power into you." Jiang Jiang Qinge's voice was softer than ever before, even revealing a touch of tenderness.

"Besides, you've already done very well. You... are amazing," she said softly.

Li Luo was stunned. Jiang Jiang Qinge was planning to act as an "energy pack" for his sake—the highest-grade energy pack in history, perhaps?

"Wait a moment." Li Luo also smiled, then extended his palm toward Jiang Jiang Qinge.

Jiang Jiang Qinge's gaze swept over him once. She understood his meaning, but did not refuse. Instead, she placed her hand into Li Luo's. In the next instant, the resplendent, pure Light Phase power within her body roared out like a flood through her palm, and after being transformed by the "Ancient Spirit Leaf," it flowed into Li Luo's body.

Li Luo felt that unprecedentedly pure Phase power within him, and his fingers slowly tightened, gripping Jiang Jiang Qinge's slender, soft hand.

The smile at the corner of his mouth grew ever more brilliant.

"Do you know what this is called?"

"Hmm?"

Above Li Luo's head, within that ancient sword formation, the illusory Light-Phase Dragon Fang Sword suddenly erupted with a torrent of holy light. Its previously illusory blade now condensed as if solid, holy light flowing, illuminating all directions.

"Husband and wife, of one mind."

"Can slay gods and demons."