"Break!"

No one knew how much time had passed. Wang Junze had completely mastered all the sword techniques of the eight ice sculptures before him. His understanding of Initiate the Game and Laozi had become increasingly profound. Unconsciously, he slashed out a sword, and the eight ice sculptures were simultaneously crushed by the sword light!

It was only at this moment that Wang Junze finally awakened from the state of Sword Enlightenment.

Feeling the power of this sword, a sense of joy involuntarily sprang up in Wang Junze's heart.

Breakthrough!

It wasn't a breakthrough in realm, but a breakthrough in Sword Dao.

He hadn't expended much strength, yet that very sword unleashed terrifying power. To say it was enough to slay an average Refining God Powerhouse with just that sword is no exaggeration.

This level of improvement was truly substantial.

Because it meant that in Sword Dao, Wang Junze had achieved the strength of a Refining God Powerhouse. Even without relying on such desperate sword techniques like Strangulation, Wang Junze was qualified to contend with Refining God.

However, this was still not the end.

Just as Wang Junze had previously speculated, right after the eight ice sculptures were shattered, sixteen more ice sculptures flew out from the void, doubling the number!

"Bring it on!"

Upon seeing these ice sculptures, Wang Junze was not frightened but rather pleased. He laughed and stepped forward to meet them.

Previously, Wang Junze was troubled by these ice sculptures because he didn't know how to deal with them. But now, for Wang Junze, these ice sculptures were the opportunities to help him achieve Sword Enlightenment. With different thoughts, his mindset naturally changed too.

...

"Su Yuwei, hand it over!"

Deep within the palace, on a sword-shaped high platform, two Desert Heaven-Stepping Powerhouses stood beneath it and spoke coldly: "Luo Qingxuan is still trapped in the Sword Array. Even if you occupy the Sword Platform alone, how long can you hold?"

"Shut up!"

With a slight raise of her eyebrow, Su Yuwei said indifferently, "You two useless fools have been attacking for over two hours and still cannot ascend the Sword Platform? Luo Qingxuan is only trapped, not dead. Where do you get the courage to threaten me?"

These two Desert Powerhouses were actually not weak. Normally, Su Yuwei wouldn't be able to fight one against two. However, this Sword Platform was extremely special.

There was a restriction on the Sword Platform, immune to attacks. Unless others climbed onto the Sword Platform, any attack could not land on the platform.

But to ascend the Sword Platform, one must challenge it one-on-one.

In these past two hours, these two Desert Powerhouses tried to exhaust Su Yuwei's strength by challenging her in turn repeatedly, hoping to knock her off the platform and then surround her together.

Unfortunately, Su Yuwei's resilience far exceeded their expectations, stubbornly holding her ground and showing no sign of retreat in the face of their threats.

"Stubborn fool, let's see how much longer you can last!"

With a cold snort, one of the Deserters once again ascended the stage and charged at Su Yuwei.

In an instant, the thin rain intertwined over the Sword Platform, and the two engaged in battle once more.

...

"Crack!"

The sixteen ice sculptures were shattered once more, and Wang Junze's sword techniques moved to the third Sword Techniques layout!

Thirty-two ice sculptures arrived as expected, and more terrifyingly, this time, there was a very clear cooperation between the ice sculptures, forming a Sword Array that attacked simultaneously from all directions!

In an instant, the pressure multiplied!

Even though he had prepared himself mentally, seeing so many ice sculptures attacking at once still made Wang Junze curse involuntarily.

"Will it ever end?"

If they keep doubling like this, when will it stop? Even though his strength had increased significantly, continuously fighting like this would eventually exhaust him.

Thirty-two ice sculptures were equivalent to thirty-two Condensing Truth Powerhouses, and coupled with forming a Sword Array, let alone the same realm, even a Refining God Powerhouse would have been obliterated.

Fortunately, Wang Junze had been using the ice sculptures to comprehend Sword Dao and, combined with the Sword Intent inheritance he gained in the snowfield, supplemented the missing Heart Method, allowing him to barely hold on now.

As time slowly passed, relying on that terrifying talent in Sword Dao, Wang Junze comprehended the ice sculptures once again.

However, his mind became increasingly clear that the only chance to slay these ice sculptures was to use the layout sword technique to transform into Strangulation, unleashing all his power to destroy all the ice sculptures at once!

But, what if that still wasn't the end?

If the ice sculptures double again after being obliterated, with sixty-four ice sculptures appearing... there's no way he could withstand it.

After all, the last sword technique in Chess Swordsmanship, the Endgame, is a defensive sword. Facing doubled opponents, there's no chance of winning!

At this moment, even in Wang Junze's heart, a trace of hesitation flickered.

He couldn't help but begin doubting whether his comprehension of Sword Dao had any deviation, which might have led to the silent deterioration of the situation!

If this were true, then the moment he destroyed these ice sculptures might be when he perished in these ruins!

However, such thoughts just flashed in his mind before Wang Junze forcibly suppressed them.

"No, except for being a bit rash at the beginning, I have completely comprehended all the sword techniques thereafter... There's no mistake. No one could have done it better than me, so... this should be the limit!"

A gleam of determination flashed in Wang Junze's eyes as those words once mentioned by the voice resounded in his mind again.

"Using the sword to play chess, don't question life or death... Playing chess, so whether it's Sword Enlightenment or the process of combat, it's all a game, right?"

"As long as it's a game, it means there won't be a dead end, so... if I've reached the limit, this must be the limit of the trial!"

"Then... I'll take the gamble!"

In an instant, determination appeared in Wang Junze's eyes!

The Five Sword Techniques should correspond to the five transformations of the ice sculptures!

From the initial two to the current thirty-two ice sculptures, it rightfully corresponded to five swords!

Boom!

With his thoughts resolved, Wang Junze no longer hesitated. In a flash, all the True Qi within him was mobilized, transforming into a mighty Sword Qi that slashed down vehemently!

The Fourth Sword, Strangulation!

This sword was delivered without reservation and contained Wang Junze's strongest confidence.

The most indispensable quality of a Sword Cultivator is confidence. Without the belief in inevitable victory, the sword in hand could never unleash its greatest power.

Using the sword to play chess, don't question life or death!

In a flash, the sword light was dazzling, illuminating the world!

As if, in this world, only this sword remained!

The ice sculptures in front shattered in response to this sword...

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