kvmb Chapter 107 This is just the beginning
Chapter 107 This is just the beginning
He took a deep breath, circulated his spiritual energy, and adjusted himself to his optimal state.
There was no fear in his eyes, but rather a burning fighting spirit, like a beast poised to pounce on its prey.
A resolute determination to forge ahead emanated from him, moving everyone who witnessed it.
"Come on!" Zhuang Yu roared and launched the first attack.
He quickly formed hand seals and chanted incantations. A dazzling golden light burst forth from his fingertips, transforming into a giant golden dragon that roared as it charged toward the artifact spirit.
Wherever the golden dragon passed, the air crackled and popped, and space itself seemed to distort slightly.
This spell is Zhuang Yu's signature move – "Golden Dragon Breaking the Sky Technique".
"Golden Dragon Sky-Breaking Technique!" Zixiao Zhenren, who was watching the battle from afar, exclaimed in surprise.
This is a powerful spell that has long been lost!
I never expected this kid to know how!
Li Ming, standing to the side, paled drastically. "This... how is this possible! How could a mere Nascent Soul cultivator possess such powerful magic?"
Even Wang Yao was stunned.
Although she had always known that Zhuang Yu was strong, she never expected him to be this strong.
She stared blankly at the magnificent golden dragon, her heart filled with awe and admiration.
The spirit of the artifact clearly hadn't expected Zhuang Yu to launch such a decisive attack, and to use such a powerful spell right off the bat.
Caught off guard, it was struck solidly by the golden dragon.
"boom!"
A deafening roar shook the entire space violently.
Golden light scattered everywhere, and smoke filled the air, obscuring the view.
As the smoke cleared, everyone could see that the artifact spirit had been knocked back several steps by the golden dragon, and a small crack had appeared on its golden armor.
“You…” the spirit roared, its eyes flashing with furious flames.
"How dare you hurt me!"
Zhuang Yu's lips curled into a slight, disdainful smile. "This is just the beginning..."
The residual power of the Golden Dragon Sky-Breaking Technique had not yet dissipated when the artifact spirit recovered from its brief shock.
It let out a deafening roar, and golden light surged from its metallic body, instantly healing the cracks.
A vast, ocean-like pressure emanated from the artifact spirit, spreading outwards and making it almost impossible for everyone to breathe.
A fierce wind howled, sand and stones flew, and the spirit of the artifact wielded its enormous metal arm, sweeping towards Zhuang Yu with overwhelming force.
The arm sliced through the air with a sharp whistling sound, as if it were tearing space apart.
Zhuang Yu felt an overwhelming pressure, as if a mountain was pressing down on him, making it almost impossible for him to move.
But his eyes were firm and he showed no intention of backing down.
He knew that a direct confrontation was definitely not a wise move.
Just as the giant metal arm was about to strike Zhuang Yu, his figure flashed and he mysteriously disappeared.
"Where is he?" Li Ming exclaimed in surprise, looking around, but Zhuang Yu was nowhere to be seen.
Master Zixiao frowned. He scanned the surroundings with his divine sense, but still could not find any trace of Zhuang Yu.
"Could this kid have used some kind of secret technique to conceal his presence?" he wondered to himself, a cold smile playing on his lips. "Hmph, even if you hide, you can't escape my grasp."
The next moment, Zhuang Yu's voice suddenly rang in the spirit's ear, "Why do you want to protect this place?"
The sudden sound startled the spirit of the artifact. It looked around but still couldn't find Zhuang Yu.
The sound seemed to appear directly in the depths of its consciousness, making it feel uneasy.
"Where are you? Stop playing tricks!" the spirit roared, its voice tinged with panic.
Zhuang Yu's voice rang out again, "I am in your heart."
This bizarre scene stunned everyone present.
Wang Yao stared wide-eyed at the spirit, her face filled with disbelief.
Even Master Zixiao was taken aback, completely baffled as to what Zhuang Yu was up to.
"Playing tricks!" Master Zixiao sneered, his eyes full of disdain.
He believed that Zhuang Yu was merely bluffing and trying to buy time.
Zhuang Yu ignored Master Zixiao's sarcasm and his voice rang in the spirit's ear again, "Tell me, what is your obsession?"
The spirit remained silent for a moment, its metallic body trembling slightly, as if struggling with something.
"My obsession..."
"Shut up!" Zhuang Yu suddenly shouted.
Zhuang Yu's sharp shout was like a thunderclap, exploding in the spirit's sea of consciousness.
The spirit's body trembled violently, as if it were enduring immense pain.
It roared in agony, the cracks on its metal body multiplied, and the golden light gradually dimmed.
"What...what did you do?" the spirit asked in terror, its voice filled with disbelief.
Zhuang Yu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mysterious smile.
"I just freed you from that predicament."
It turned out that during the brief confrontation with the artifact spirit, Zhuang Yu discovered its weakness through telepathic communication—it was bound by a powerful obsession, which was both the source of its power and its greatest weakness.
Zhuang Yu took advantage of this, using his powerful divine sense to attack the spirit's obsession, plunging it into chaos and pain.
Seeing the spirit in such agony, Zhuang Yu showed no pity whatsoever.
He launched another attack, this time hitting the spirit's weak point directly.
"what--"
The spirit of the artifact let out a shrill scream, its metallic body trembled violently, and the golden light quickly dimmed before finally going out completely.
Its massive body collapsed with a crash, turning into a pile of ruins.
A victorious smile appeared on Zhuang Yu's face. He took a deep breath, feeling the rich spiritual energy around him, and his heart was filled with joy and a sense of accomplishment.
"Hmph, a mere trick." Master Zixiao, who was watching from afar, sneered. He hadn't expected Zhuang Yu to actually be able to defeat the artifact spirit, which surprised and angered him greatly.
Seeing that Zhuang Yu had gained the upper hand, Master Zixiao secretly instructed Li Ming to interfere with Zhuang Yu.
"Li Ming, go and distract that kid, don't let him get the divine artifact," Master Zixiao transmitted his voice.
Li Ming understood immediately. He secretly took out a black concealed weapon and shot it in Zhuang Yu's direction.
The hidden weapon was extremely fast and silent, shooting towards Zhuang Yu's back like a venomous snake.
However, Zhuang Yu had already noticed.
He dodged the hidden weapon with a swift movement, then unleashed a sharp burst of spiritual energy, sending Li Ming back several steps.
"Overestimating yourself." Zhuang Yu looked coldly at Li Ming.
The surrounding cultivators cheered for Zhuang Yu's vigilance and strength.
"Good lad! You reacted quickly!"
"These two, Master Zixiao and Li Ming, are truly despicable and shameless; they actually resorted to a sneak attack!"
Li Ming was pale, clutching his chest.
“You…” Li Ming pointed at Zhuang Yu, but couldn’t say a word.
Zhuang Yu ignored Li Ming and turned to look at Wang Yao, a gentle smile appearing on his lips.
"Yao'er, I'm fine."
Seeing that Zhuang Yu was out of danger, Wang Yao was overjoyed and was about to run to his side...
"Wait!" Zhuang Yu's expression suddenly changed, and he said in a deep voice.
Seeing that Zhuang Yu was out of danger, Wang Yao was overjoyed and rushed towards him, her face beaming with relief and happiness.
She lightly leaped to Zhuang Yu's side and asked softly, "Brother Zhuang, are you alright?" Her voice was gentle and concerned, like a breeze caressing the heart.
Zhuang Yu gently stroked Wang Yao's head and said tenderly, "Yao'er, I'm fine, don't worry." His words were like warm sunshine, dispelling the last trace of worry in Wang Yao's heart.
The two smiled at each other, their understanding and intimacy reaching their peak at that moment.
Just then, a mysterious fluctuation suddenly emanated from the center of the barrier, as if a powerful force in the world was awakening.
Zhuang Yu's expression instantly turned serious; he keenly sensed the extraordinary nature of this aura.
He whispered to Wang Yao, "Yao'er, step back a bit, an uninvited guest has arrived."
As soon as he finished speaking, the light in the center of the barrier gradually converged, forming a tall figure.
The figure gradually became clearer, revealing a mysterious person wearing a black robe and a silver mask.
His aura was both ancient and powerful, as if he had traveled from ancient times, giving people a sense of oppression.
Zhuang Yu frowned, slowly straightened up, shielded Wang Yao behind him, and said seriously, "Who are you? Why are you here?"
The mysterious guardian of the barrier slowly raised his hand, his voice resounding throughout the space like a great bell: "I am the guardian of this barrier. If you want to obtain the divine artifact, you must first pass my test."
Zhuang Yu's gaze hardened; he knew in his heart that a new challenge was about to begin.
He clenched his fists, bracing himself for this unknown showdown.