Chapter 1353

After changing his name, Xiao Feng waited less than five minutes before Xue Ningzhen and the others arrived.

Translation: After changing his name, Xiao Feng waited less than five minutes before Xue Ningzhen and the others arrived.

Check: After changing his name, Xiao Feng waited less than five minutes, and then Xue Ningzhen and the others arrived.

We need to keep it concise but faithful.

The slower-flying Gaochucheng and the others were also carried along this time, saving some time.

Translation: The slower-flying Gaochucheng and company were also carried along this time, saving some time.

"Daoist Xiao Feng, we meet again," Ximen Gou Sheng greeted enthusiastically.

Translation: "Xiao Feng Daoist, we meet again." Ximen Gou Sheng greeted enthusiastically.

"Daoist Gou Sheng," Xiao Feng replied with a smile, taking a liking to this amusing name.

Translation: "Gou Sheng Daoist." Xiao Feng returned a smile, taking quite a liking to this amusing name.

Xue Ningzhen sent a team invitation, which Xiao Feng accepted immediately.

Translation: Xue Ningzhen sent a team invitation, which Xiao Feng accepted directly.

With double experience time being precious, nobody wanted to waste it; they rushed in, smashing the door to enter the dungeon.

Translation: Double-experience time is precious; nobody wanted to waste it, racing against the clock to smash through the door and enter the dungeon.

"Daoist Xiao Feng, this Immortal Tribulation Chess should be much easier; our sect sent someone to test it, and indeed the Chess Sage is gone, leaving only a successor guarding the gate."

Translation: "Xiao Feng Daoist, this Immortal Tribulation Chess should be much simpler; our gang had someone try it, and the Chess Saint is indeed gone, leaving only a successor to guard the gate."

After entering the gate, Ximen Gou Sheng said.

Note: The line "After entering the gate, Ximen Gou Sheng said." contains a typo; it means After entering the gate, Ximen Gou Sheng said.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Feng immediately asked, "Did they manage to get through?"

Translation: Upon hearing this, Xiao Feng immediately asked: "Did they clear it?"

Ximen Gou Sheng shook his head: "Although the difficulty has been lowered, the pieces in Immortal Tribulation Chess still have double health, so they couldn't hold out until the second stage. I suspect it merely reduced the Chess Sage's entry, which forced a defeat; only by relying on their own strength and reducing the enemy's pieces to fewer than seven can they enter the second stage battle."

Translation: Ximen Gou Sheng shook his head: "Although the difficulty is lower, the chess pieces in the Immortal Tribulation Chess still have double health; they couldn't hold out to the second stage. I suspect it merely reduced the Chess Saint's forced defeat upon entry, so only by relying on one's own strength to eat the enemy's pieces down to fewer than seven can one enter the second-stage battle."

"Oh, that is indeed a bit difficult."

Translation: "In that case, that is indeed somewhat difficult."

Xiao Feng gave a slight nod.

Translation: Xiao Feng nodded slightly.

Without the Chess Sage entering the game, only someone as tanky as him could overwhelm the opponent.

Translation: Without the Chess Saint entering the game, only someone like him, a blood tank, can guarantee crushing the opposition.

But there is only one Xiao Feng in the world; other teams simply can't match Xue Ningzhen's squad, and without Xiao Feng it's even worse—after the twenty pieces fall, it's not long before the ground is littered with calamity ashes.

Translation: But there is only one Xiao Feng in the world; other teams inherently cannot match Xue Ningzhen's squad, and without Xiao Feng it goes without saying—once the twenty pieces are placed, it's not long before the ground is littered with tribulation ashes.

If too many enemy pieces remain alive, the system will instantly declare defeat, leaving no chance to revive and enter phase two.

Translation: When too many enemy pieces remain alive, the system will directly declare defeat, with no chance to revive and fight P2.

"If Li Jinglan had a strong team, they should be able to pass." Xiao Feng recalled that Li Jinglan's health equals 28 cells; with a buff potion it could reach 30, enough to clash with the boss.

Translation: "If Li Jinglan had a strong team, he could probably pass." Xiao Feng recalled Li Jinglan's health, which equals 28 cells; taking a buff potion could raise it to 30, enough to tussle with the boss.

Upon hearing that name, everyone fell silent, the atmosphere turning a bit awkward.

Translation: Upon hearing that name, everyone fell silent, the atmosphere turning a bit awkward.

Xiao Feng knew they had a grudge; seeing everyone's displeasure, he said no more.

Translation: Xiao Feng knew they had a grudge; seeing everyone dislike it, he stopped saying more.

Soon, the party advanced to face the first boss.

Translation: Soon, the party advanced to face the Yi Hao Boss.

The first boss was indeed not the Chess Sage Tian Wuxie, but the Chess Sage's successor—Liang Haobo, level 700.

Translation: The Yi Hao Boss was indeed not 【Chess Saint Tian Wuxie】 but 【Chess Saint Successor — Liang Haobo】, level 700.

This person will fight; he won't flee like the Chess Sage.

Translation: This person will participate in the battle and won't flee like the Chess Saint.

Upon meeting, they immediately entered combat, the chessboard formed, the rules took effect, and they began placing pieces.

Translation: Upon meeting, both sides immediately entered combat; the chessboard formed, rules descended, and pieces began to be placed.

Xiao Feng once again appeared as the Immortal King piece, second to act, and the match proceeded almost exactly as before.

Translation: Xiao Feng again appeared second as an Immortal King chess piece, the whole match nearly identical to the previous one.

In the late game, only he and seven enemy pieces remained; they traded blows for two minutes, he chased down and eliminated one, then entered phase two.

Translation: In the late game, only he and seven enemy pieces remained; they traded blows for two minutes, he pursued and eliminated one, then entered the P2 phase.

"Seeing his chances slim, Chess Sage successor Liang Haobo immediately withdrew the board and said coldly, 'I underestimated you, fellow senior brothers and juniors; unleash your dharma treasures to repel the invaders!'"

Translation: Chess Saint Successor Liang Haobo, seeing his slim chances, immediately withdrew the board and said coldly: "I underestimated you, fellow senior brothers and juniors; unleash your dharma treasures to resist the foreign foe!"

As the board was withdrawn, Xue Ningzhen and the others revived one by one.

Translation: As the board was withdrawn, Xue Ningzhen and the others revived one by one.

Xiao Feng glanced at his 120-layer Endurance buff and gave a hehe laugh.

Translation: Xiao Feng glanced at his 120-layer Endurance buff and gave a hehe smile.

"In this situation, it's hard to hold back from unleashing my ultimate move."

Translation: "In this situation, it's hard to hold back from unleashing a ultimate move."

He gripped the immortal sword on his back with a reverse hand and drew it.

Translation: He gripped the Immortal Sword on his back and drew it directly.

*Clang~*

Translation: *Clang—*

The immortal sword let out a long roar, and a shocking killing intent burst forth.

Translation: The Immortal Sword let out a long roar, a shocking killing intent spreading forth.

"Fan!"

Translation: "Overturn!"

"Jiang!"

Translation: "River!"

"Hai!"

Translation: "Sea!"

"Breaking Thousand Mountains" has already been used; this time let's try something new!

Translation: Breaking Thousand Mountains has been used before; this time let's try something new!

Second-stage secret art "Overturning Rivers and Seas": the sword plunged into the ground, countless sword qi shot upward from the ground, targeting the soles and buttocks, sword light vast, devouring everything!

Translation: 2nd-tier Secret Art: Overturn Rivers and Seas, the sword planted in the ground, countless sword qi shooting upward from the earth, targeting the soles and buttocks, sword light vast, devouring everything!

The skill covers an area of 1000 by 1000 meters.

Translation: This skill covers an area of 1000*1000 meters.

Thanks to Xiao Feng's talent and the "Burial of the Starry Sky," this scale expanded from one kilometer in length and width to fifteen kilometers!

Translation: Thanks to Xiao Feng's talent and the effect of "Zang Mie Kong Kong," this scale expanded from one kilometer in length and width to fifteen kilometers!

Streams of white sword qi burst from the ground, with tens of thousands appearing each second, each a killing strike capable of hitting targets 500 meters in the air!

Translation: White sword qi burst from the ground, thousands upon thousands each second, each a killing strike capable of hitting targets even 500 meters in the air!

*Swish swish swish swish swish*

Translation: *Swish swish swish swish swish*

The howling of the sword qi lasted ten seconds before ending.

Translation: The howling of the sword qi lasted ten seconds before ending.

This second-tier Qi Sword Secret Art deals damage at a coefficient of 60 times attack power per second, outputting for ten seconds total; for a second-tier secret art, it's considered quite strong.

Translation: This 2nd-tier Qi Sword Secret Art deals damage at 60 times attack power per second, outputting for ten seconds total; for a 2nd-tier secret art, it's fairly strong.

However, its greatest strength lies not in damage but in the fact that, within its selected range, all enemies are immobilized—unable to flee.

Translation: However, its strongest point isn't the damage; rather, within the skill's selected range, all enemies are immobilized—unable to flee!

To escape, one must first activate a barrier, then teleport away—this also takes time, eating another round of attacks, leaving basically no survivors.

Translation: To escape, one must first activate an invulnerable state, then teleport out; this maneuver also takes time, eating another round of attacks, leaving basically no survivors.

Hmm… actually, after the first wave, there are basically no survivors left.

Translation: Hmm… actually, after the first segment, there are basically no survivors left.

Xiao Feng's ultimate once again shocked Xue Ningzhen and the others; they stared blankly as sword qi erupted across a dozen‑kilometer range, feeling a chill on their soles and buttocks.

Translation: Xiao Feng's ultimate move again shocked Xue Ningzhen and company; they stared dumbfounded at the sword qi exploding across a dozen kilometers, feeling a chill on their soles and buttocks.

"Daoist Xiao Feng's strength is truly on par with a Golden Immortal Great Luo; I really don't know where this power comes from..."

Translation: "Xiao Feng Daoist, your strength truly rivals a Golden Immortal Great Luo; I really don't know where this power comes from..."

Xue Ningzhen exclaimed in amazement.

Translation: Xue Ningzhen exclaimed in awe.

Actually, she is usually a woman of few words; most of the time she doesn't need to speak, as others speak for her. When she does speak, it's usually either to scold teammates or to curse Li Jinglan the old dog.

Translation: Actually, she usually speaks little; most of the time she doesn't need to speak, as others can act for her. When she does speak, it's usually either to scold teammates or to curse Li Jinglan the old dog.

But after meeting Xiao Feng, the number of times she's been surprised is too many to count; unconsciously she's become more ordinary, and her speaking frequency has increased considerably.

Translation: But after meeting Xiao Feng, the number of times she's been surprised is too many to count; unconsciously she's become an ordinary person, speaking far more often.

"Hurry up and catch the next batch—let's go, next one!"

Translation: "Hurry up and catch the next batch—go, next one!"

Xiao Feng sheathed his sword and led the team forward.

Translation: Xiao Feng sheathed his sword and led the team forward.

This time the skill didn't destroy the terrain, because it's a Qi Sect technique and the sword qi was directed upward, leaving the ground intact.

Translation: This time the skill didn't destroy the terrain, because it's a Qi Sect technique, and the sword qi was directed upward, leaving the ground unharmed.

After advancing only a few hundred steps, a group of humanoid little monsters spawned.

Translation: After advancing only a few hundred steps, a group of humanoid little monsters spawned.

Xiao Feng imitated Xue Ningzhen's move, pressing his right hand's two fingers together and swinging forward.

Translation: Xiao Feng imitated Xue Ningzhen's move, pressing his right hand's two fingers together and swinging forward.

Flying Sword, Exorcise Demons!

Translation: Flying Sword Demon Slaying!

*Clang~*

Translation: *Clang—*

The immortal sword rang again; a dark light shot forth like lightning, swooshing a few times, tracing a path that pierced all the little monsters in succession.

Translation: The Immortal Sword rang again, a dark light shooting forth like lightning, whooshing a few times, tracing a path and piercing all the little monsters in succession.

-53 trillion (critical hit)

Translation: -53 trillion (critical hit)

-55 trillion (critical hit)

-55 trillion (critical)

A simple, one-handed, three-turn Qi Sect sword technique, in his hands it turns decay into marvel, directly dealing damage enough to kill a Mahayana Stage expert.

Xue Ningzhen's vermilion lips slightly opened, wanting to speak but forgetting her words.

Everyone was still shocked by his damage, Xiao Feng had already finished checking his cultivation sphere and moved on to the next wave of minor enemies.

"You guys hurry up, don't stray too far or you won't get the cultivation reward!" He urged while running.

Next wave of minor enemies, Xiao Feng didn't even need a sword; forming hand seals with both hands, eight sword qi condensed in the void around him, flying toward the nine monsters.

Puchi— several times, monsters struck by the sword qi died instantly; the damage was much lower, lacking the sheath-draw effect of the Killer Tribulation Sword Sheath and the weapon's extra 1.8× attack; relying solely on over 900 million attack, the minor skill dealt only over 2 trillion damage.

But it's still astonishing!

"Bold madman, dare to cause havoc in the Six Saints Sect!"

The sole living humanoid monster roared and charged over.

Xiao Feng stepped forward, instantly drew his sword, a physical attack!

Puchi—!

The Immortal Sword fell, directly cutting the monster's precious sword in half, and also cutting the monster itself.

-899 billion (critical)

A normal attack with nearly 90,000 points of strength, under the enhancement of the Immortal Sword's sharpness and the Chaos Origin Divinity, still dealt shockingly immense damage.

"Ah… he, he's so handsome!"

Within the team, a female player was already captivated by Xiao Feng's cool pose of drawing his sword to slay enemies.

The male teammates were a bit envious; if they had known earlier they would have also chosen the Sword Cultivator path—nothing else to say, just this appearance is simply flawless!

Xue Ningzhen watched Xiao Feng's back, secretly comparing his posture with her usual stance to see which looked better.

In the end she concluded: he's an amateur, while her own posture is more standard and also more beautiful!