Great Sword Master

Chapter Vol. 1 Ch. 15

Chapter 15: Seven Changes

The sound from afar gradually faded away.

Chen Feng no longer used his movement technique. His breathing was slow and deliberate, and he moved with even greater caution. His eyes gleamed with sharpness as his perception reached its peak.

"Shadow Panther, Iron-scaled Python, Mighty Berserk Bear..."

These were the three most fearsome first-level, ninth-rank demon beasts in the Wànmù Forest. They could easily kill ordinary body-refinement cultivators at the ninth transformation, and even top-tier practitioners at the ninth transformation would find it difficult to defeat them.@@@@

As Chen Feng’s thoughts turned, his body involuntarily shivered. A chilling coldness spread from deep within, rapidly reaching every part of his body. The hairs on his body stood on end as a series of indescribable heart-pounding sensations assaulted him.

Carefully, Chen Feng shrank his body behind a large tree, holding his breath. A sharp rustling sound came from the distance, growing nearer and nearer. It sounded as if something cold and slippery was slithering across his body, sending a wave of chill through him.

Chen Feng cautiously peeked out, and in the distance, around a hundred meters away, the shrubbery shook violently. He could vaguely make out a long, black body with scales that glimmered faintly.

"Iron-scaled Python!"

Chen Feng’s heart skipped a beat.

The form, the terrifying aura—it was definitely the Iron-scaled Python.

His luck was truly terrible.

First, he had been ambushed by the Shadow Panther, and now, he had encountered the Iron-scaled Python.

Thinking about it, Chen Feng couldn’t help but feel a thrill mixed with dread.

"I wonder if I’ll run into the Mighty Berserk Bear?" Chen Feng mused to himself.

His heart was torn between unease and anticipation.

This feeling was exhilarating. The mysterious God’s Seal within his mind quivered, sending out more ripples.

In a daze, Chen Feng felt as though he were neither fully awake nor asleep, his body and mind in a state of perfect stillness, profound and elusive, as if to be understood only through feeling.

He didn’t know how much time had passed, but suddenly, he snapped out of his trance, as though he had just woken from a deep sleep. He felt refreshed, and without realizing it, he had gained a deeper understanding of the Wind Shadow Sword Technique and the Nine Shadows Phantom Body. It felt as if he could break through his limitations at any moment and elevate his skills to a higher level.

However, when he tried to think it through carefully, something was missing. Moreover, the current location was not the right place to dwell on such matters, so he decided to set it aside for the time being.

"Where did the Iron-scaled Python go?"

He looked carefully, but it had disappeared without a trace. Cautiously, Chen Feng approached and examined the area where the Iron-scaled Python had slithered through the shrubbery. He found a large trail the size of a human waist and could still feel the lingering cold, which made his body tremble involuntarily.

"That’s..."

Chen Feng’s sharp eyes locked onto something.

Three bright red fruits appeared among the shrubbery, partially hidden.

After a moment of careful scrutiny, Chen Feng couldn’t help but reveal a smile of joy.

"The place is dark and damp, the color is a deep crimson, and it smells like blood mixed with a fragrant scent—this must be the Bloodfruit!"

Chen Feng’s excitement surged.

Just like the Snake Venom Fruit he had obtained earlier, the Bloodfruit was even more valuable. More importantly, the Bloodfruit was one of the main ingredients for the Vitality-Enhancing Pill, a precious herb known to boost one’s vitality and aid in cultivation.

"The Bloodfruit is worth around twenty to thirty taels of silver. If I have three of them, could they be worth as much as a Vitality-Enhancing Pill?"

Certainly, it would be more efficient to refine the Bloodfruit into the pill, but Chen Feng was well aware of his current situation.

Without hesitation, he plucked the three Bloodfruits and swallowed them.

With the help of the God’s Seal, the three Bloodfruits were quickly refined into pure energy.

Before Chen Feng could react, the ground beneath him seemed to crack and split open, and from the fissures, tendrils of dark energy shot up, coiling around his legs, arms, and sword. It was a technique designed to immobilize him, to prevent any further attacks.

Chen Feng gritted his teeth as he struggled against the restraints, his heart pounding in his chest. His mind raced, searching for a way out. The dark energy constricted around him, its cold, suffocating grip making it harder to breathe.

In that moment of peril, a surge of energy erupted from deep within him. It was the power he had been cultivating, the strength of his body and mind, all coming together as one. His muscles tensed, and with a mighty roar, Chen Feng shattered the dark tendrils, sending waves of force rippling through the air.

The masked figure's eyes widened for a split second, clearly taken aback by Chen Feng's sudden burst of power. But it quickly recovered, a dark smile creeping across its face.

"Impressive," the figure mused. "But that won’t be enough to defeat me."

With a sudden, fluid motion, the figure lunged forward, its hand outstretched. Dark energy surged around its fingers, forming into a blade of pure shadow. It was a weapon forged from the very essence of darkness, and its aura radiated death.

Chen Feng's heart skipped a beat as he saw the weapon coming toward him. There was no time to evade. The only option was to meet it head-on. With a swift motion, he raised his sword to block, the two weapons colliding in a flash of dark and light.

The shockwave from the impact sent a tremor through the air, and for a moment, it seemed as if time itself had frozen. But as the dust settled, both combatants remained standing, their expressions filled with resolve.

"You're strong," the masked figure admitted, its voice calm despite the intensity of the battle. "But strength alone won’t win this fight."

Chen Feng’s eyes gleamed with determination. "We’ll see about that," he said, his grip tightening on his sword once more, ready for whatever came next.

The masked figure took a step back, analyzing Chen Feng's unwavering stance. There was a flicker of something behind its eyes — perhaps recognition, or maybe amusement. It had clearly underestimated the young warrior in front of it. However, that would not stop it from attempting to break Chen Feng's will.

With a sudden, sharp motion, the figure vanished once again, this time moving not just through the shadows, but also blending into the very elements around them. The air became thick with a dense fog, and the once-clear path through the forest became obscured by an eerie mist.

Chen Feng’s senses flared, every instinct screaming at him to remain alert. The temperature dropped, and his breath became visible in the frigid air. He could feel the presence of his opponent — it was near, but the exact location remained elusive.

He didn’t hesitate. He activated his Wind Shadow Sword Technique, every part of his body becoming as light and fluid as the wind itself. His movements became a blur, twisting and turning in the fog, sword slashing in rapid succession. Each strike was designed to cleave through the mist, but each time his sword met only emptiness.

"You're faster than I thought," came the voice, now echoing from multiple directions. "But speed alone won’t win the battle. It's all about control."

The voice taunted him from all sides, and with each word, Chen Feng felt a wave of unease crash over him. He had to stay focused, had to keep his wits sharp. His grip tightened on his sword, the only anchor in this swirling confusion.

He slowed his movements, forcing himself to concentrate, waiting for the right moment. The Wind Shadow Sword Technique required finesse, not brute force. He needed to feel his opponent’s rhythm, to understand their next move before they made it.

And then, it came.

The ground beneath Chen Feng’s feet trembled slightly. The air shifted, and a faint whisper brushed against his ear. He spun, sword raised, just in time to intercept a swift, shadowy blade that came crashing down from above.

The force of the strike nearly sent him to his knees, but he held his ground, his feet digging into the earth. The clash of the two weapons sent a sharp, ringing sound through the fog, and for a brief moment, Chen Feng could see his opponent’s form — dark, imposing, with eyes that gleamed like twin embers.

The figure pulled back quickly, assessing the situation, and this time, it did not strike immediately. Instead, it circled around, vanishing into the mist once more, leaving Chen Feng to ponder its next move.

Chen Feng's breathing was heavy, his heart pounding in his chest. His mind raced, analyzing every move the figure had made, every shift in the atmosphere. This battle was far from over.

"Come out," Chen Feng called, his voice steady but filled with a quiet determination. "I’m not afraid of you."

A low laugh echoed in the fog, and the figure reappeared before him in a flash, its shadowy blade raised. But this time, Chen Feng was ready. He met the attack head-on, his sword flashing with newfound brilliance as the clash rang out once again.

Each strike, each counter, was a battle of wills, a dance between light and dark. And with every passing moment, Chen Feng felt himself growing stronger, his understanding of his swordsmanship deepening with each movement, with each strike.

The fight was far from over, but Chen Feng’s resolve was unwavering. He would push forward, no matter the cost.

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