Chapter 966: Sacrificing One’s Body to the Sword

"Break!"

"Break!"

Facing the overwhelming attack of the Qinglian Sword Technique, the two elders each formed a palm seal.

The palm seals swelled immensely, transforming into giant pillars of hand imprints crashing down on the azure Sword Qi.

Bang bang bang!

Sounds as heavy as thunder erupted, the terrifying palm seals colliding with the countless strands of azure Sword Qi.

Endless gales swept forth, ripples of force scattering in all directions, obliterating everything around as if it were the end of the world.

"What a terrifying attack, this Sword Technique is truly fearsome!"

From outside the formation, Ye Luo, watching through his Clairvoyant Eye, couldn’t help but exclaim that it was the most horrifying sword move he had ever witnessed.

"This Sword Technique is indeed formidable, but they have only grasped the surface of it, not even unleashing one ten-thousandth of its power; otherwise, these two Controlling Qi Realm Fifth Level guys would have been instantly killed by now."

Ao Long’s voice rang in Ye Luo’s Spirit Sea.

"Not even one ten-thousandth of its power? Holy crap, that Sword Technique must be defying the heavens!"

Ye Luo exclaimed in astonishment.

"Indeed, this Sword Technique is quite remarkable. If cultivated to Great Perfection, it would at least be comparable to a Seventh Grade Martial Technique."

Ao Long stated bluntly.

"Seventh Grade Martial Technique?" Ye Luo’s expression turned to one of shock.

"In the Martial Realm, the Martial Techniques and Elixirs cultivated by Martial Artists have distinct grades, ranging from one to nine, and beyond nine there are four superior levels: King Level, Emperor Level, Saint Level, and Emperor Level Techniques."

"Generally, Martial Techniques above Fifth Grade are extremely rare in the Martial Realm, and most powers do not possess them. The Ji Family’s possession of such a powerful Martial Technique must be related to their connection with the Xuanyuan Royal Family."

Ao Long spoke indifferently, then added, "Kid, since you also use a sword for your weapon, seize an opportunity to obtain this Sword Technique someday. If you manage to cultivate it successfully, it will certainly be a huge boost to your strength."

"How could that be possible? This Sword Technique is clearly the Ji Family’s prized treasure; how could it possibly be leaked?" Ye Luo couldn’t help but say.

"Then just get your hands on that Ji Family miss, and you’ll have a chance to learn this Sword Technique," Ao Long suggested shamelessly.

Ye Luo was at a loss for words, a shiver ruffling his scalp. This Divine Dragon was both shameless and without integrity, utterly overturning his understanding of dragons.

As Ye Luo and Ao Long conversed, within the Ji Family, the confrontation between Ji Canghai and his three companions against the two Controlling Qi Realm Fifth Level elders finally came to an end.

The Qinglian Sword Qi unleashed by Ji Canghai and the others was blasted away, and all three were hurled backwards, vomiting blood. The two elders likewise trembled, blood spilling from the corners of their mouths, evidently injured in the assault.

One Controlling Qi Realm Fifth Level, along with two others from the Controlling Qi Realm Fourth and Third Levels, had managed to wound two Controlling Qi Realm Fifth Level warriors, proving the might of the Qinglian Sword Technique.

Immediately after, the two elders rushed toward the ancestral shrine.

As the two Controlling Qi Realm Fifth Level elders arrived, Ji Haotian’s expression turned exceedingly grave, his face pallid.

"The Xuanyuan Divine Sword is powerful; seize it for us!"

The Goddess instructed the two elders, who then charged at the Xuanyuan Divine Sword.

"We’ve been waiting for you!"

Ji Haotian said in a deep voice, his eyes flashing with determination.

"With the blood of my bloodline, I sacrifice to the might of the Divine Sword!"

Ji Haotian roared, his eyes filled with madness. His robe flapped in the air, his hands waved, and a thick aura of blood surged from his body. The blood inside him began to boil violently.

The man seemed as if he was boiling over, with blood surging through him. In an instant, his black hair turned snow-white, and countless wrinkles appeared on his face, aging rapidly.

"No! Father! Don’t do it!"

At this moment, Ji Ziling ran over, her eyes filled with pain as she screamed at Ji Haotian.

Ji Haotian glanced at Ji Ziling and shouted, "Zi Ling, the hope of the Ji Family is all in your hands now, protect the Ji Family well!"

As Ji Haotian’s voice fell, endless blood energy surged into the Xuanyuan Divine Sword. The Divine Sword shone brightly, its patterns emerging clearly, and a suppressing might that seemed to crush heaven and earth was released from the sword.

For a time, the entire space surrounding the Ji Family seemed to freeze. Everyone felt an unprecedented fear and suffocation. The very fabric of space twisted and tore open as if it couldn’t withstand the power of the Divine Sword.

"Such a terrifying aura!"

Even Ye Luo, standing outside the Great Array, felt his heart skip a beat at the terrifying aura that burst forth from the Divine Sword, which was even more horrendous than the presence of a Controlling Qi Realm powerhouse.

"The power of an Imperial Weapon is beyond your imagination. Even though this Imperial Weapon’s Artifact Spirit is damaged, its power is still not something you can withstand."

"However, the Artifact Spirit has not acknowledged a master, so it can’t unleash its full power. That guy must be using all of his bloodline strength to stimulate part of the Imperial Weapon’s power to deal with those people, but the consequence is that he is doomed," said Ao Long.

"Not good! Retreat quickly!"

Outside the ancestral shrine, the two Controlling Qi Realm elders who felt the terrifying aura of the Xuanyuan Divine Sword changed their expressions dramatically and shouted in alarm.

The Goddess’s face also greatly changed.

"Annihilate!"

With his last breath, Ji Haotian bellowed and thrust the Xuanyuan Divine Sword forward in an explosive attack.

Boom——

An earth-shattering roar erupted, and the dazzling golden light lit up the night as if it were day, almost as if a sun had risen. A terrifying golden radiance shot up into the sky.

It directly shattered the First Grade Formation enveloping the Ji Family. The golden light soared into the sky, illuminating half of Capital City and startling many experts within the city.

"Protect the Goddess!"

As the terrifying attack of the Xuanyuan Divine Sword descended, the two Controlling Qi Realm elders and three Ninth Level Spirit Sea Realm elders roared.

They all released their full strength, positioning themselves in front of the Goddess, clearly ready to sacrifice their lives to protect her.

The blinding golden light covered everything, and the enormous shockwave rolled out. The ancestral shrine was instantly destroyed, and a third of the entire Ji Family estate was demolished by the force of the Xuanyuan Divine Sword.

After a long while, the golden light dissipated. The Xuanyuan Divine Sword appeared in front of everyone, suspended in the air, while Ji Haotian had collapsed to the ground, lifeless, his blood drained, his body as withered as his twilight years.

As for the Goddess and the others, even with two Controlling Qi Realm powerhouses, they couldn’t withstand this terrifying blow.

The three Ninth Level Spirit Sea Realm elders were instantly killed, and the two Fifth Level Controlling Qi Realm elders lay on the ground barely alive, pale-faced and covered in wounds, looking as if they wouldn’t live much longer.

Even the Goddess was gravely injured, but still alive, though her injuries seemed very severe.