Crack!

With a crisp sound, not only did the ice sculpture in front shatter, but the surrounding space also seemed to break abruptly under this sword!

Just as Wang Junze suspected, after these ice sculptures shattered, no more appeared. Thirty-two ice sculptures were indeed the limit.

But... the danger did not end there!

At the moment when the ice sculptures and the surrounding void shattered, a vague figure suddenly condensed and appeared. With a slight lift of the hand, the surrounding power turned into a terrifying whirlwind. Countless shattered ice blocks seemed to transform into ice swords, mixed with the whirlwind, and simultaneously attacked Wang Junze!

"Ten Thousand Swords from Heaven!"

A deep voice echoed again, the terrifying Sword Intent crashing down like a tidal wave, the power much more terrifying than when facing the thirty-two ice sculptures before!

In the life-and-death crisis, all the potential within Wang Junze seemed to explode in that instant!

The sword edge slightly tilted, the heart method of Chess Swordsmanship was executed to the extreme, and the remaining True Qi in his body erupted once more!

Countless Sword Qi sprouted from the surroundings, forming a brilliant sword net in front of Wang Junze!

The Fifth Sword, Endgame!

Actually, since he began slaying those ice sculptures, Wang Junze had a vague premonition in his heart that the danger would not end so simply. The fivefold increase in ice sculptures corresponded to the five swords of Chess Swordsmanship, yet he hadn't reached the fifth sword.

So, the hidden crisis had to be resolved with this fifth sword.

And for this reason, while executing the full force of the Strangulation, Wang Junze was already preparing this sword.

To duel with swords!

Since it was a duel, one naturally had to predict the opponent's actions; otherwise, being passively beaten couldn't possibly lead to victory.

The current result completely verified Wang Junze's prediction.

Countless ice swords mixed with the whirlwind fell onto the sword net. Such an attack could almost kill any Refining God Powerhouse, yet still couldn't break through the blockade of the sword net.

It wasn't that Wang Junze was so powerful as to ignore such an attack; rather, the timing of the Endgame sword was just right, executing this sword perfectly.

The earlier judgment allowed the transformation of Wang Junze's sword techniques to be flawless, without wasting a single ounce of power!

Whether it was the aftermath of the earlier Strangulation or the power of the whirlwind and ice swords, they were naturally drawn and became part of the sword net!

Borrowing power!

This last sword of Chess Swordsmanship was inherently a defensive sword. Its true essence lies in borrowing power; the power of oneself, the force of heaven and earth, and even the opponent's power can be drawn and transformed into defensive strength!

Rumble!

Moments later, the sword light and the whirlwind ice swords dissipated simultaneously, leaving only that figure in the air.

"You are not a disciple of this sect, yet you can comprehend the inheritance and are the first to break through the sword array. Such Sword Dao talent is rarely seen in a thousand years!"

Hearing the other's words, Wang Junze couldn't help but feel a tingle at the back of his head!

This shadow could actually speak; could it be that a powerhouse from the ruins has survived until now?

"Junior Wang Junze, pays respect to Senior!"

With his heart pounding, Wang Junze hurriedly bowed in greeting.

As if seeing through Wang Junze's thoughts, the shadow chuckled lightly and said calmly, "The past is like smoke; it's just a trace of thought left with this sword array."

A trace of thought?!

Wang Junze couldn't help but be filled with questions. Does this mean the person is already dead, but there's still a trace of thought left?

No, didn't the other person just say that he was the first to break through the sword array?!

In an instant, a realization flashed through Wang Junze's mind, and he couldn't help but ask again, "Senior just said I was the first to break through the sword array. Are there currently others in this sword array?"

"Including you, three people chose to enter the array."

Nodding slightly, the shadow answered slowly, "Of the three, you have the lowest strength but are the first to break through the sword array. However... you're also the only one who has received the Sword Dao inheritance of this sect."

With a slight wave of his hand, two light mirrors appeared in the void, clearly transmitting the image across.

With a slight twitch of his eyelid, Wang Junze immediately identified the other two people in the sword array: they were Luo Qingxuan and Lu Qing.

Just like he was earlier, they were also facing ice sculptures!

From the scenes shown, Lu Qing was currently facing sixteen ice sculptures, while Luo Qingxuan had reached the final step, facing thirty-two ice sculptures!

As for the ice sculptures' strength, they also matched the strength of the person breaking through the array.

Wang Junze was facing only Condensing Truth, while Lu Qing was facing Refining Spirit, and Luo Qingxuan... was challenging Heaven-Stepping!

On the surface, there seemed to be no difference, but in reality, the gap was significant.

The lower the realm, the easier it is to handle more opponents within the same level, conversely, the difficulty increases exponentially.

The most terrifying was Luo Qingxuan's situation, with thirty-two ice sculptures that could all soar into the sky, with speed like the extreme. Even with Wang Junze's strength, he couldn't clearly see the opponent's movements!

The key point is that neither Luo Qingxuan nor Lu Qing knew Chess Swordsmanship. For them, it was impossible to comprehend sword techniques from the ice sculptures. They could only rely on sheer strength, making their challenge naturally much more difficult than Wang Junze's.

"Senior, what happens if they fail?"

Wang Junze couldn't help but inquire again.

"Wasn't it clearly stated when entering the array?" With a smile, the shadow calmly replied, "To duel with swords, do not ask about life or death!"

"..."

Despite having already guessed, upon hearing the answer, Wang Junze couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart!

This means if they fail, they will die!

"Senior, can you disperse the sword array and let them out?" Wang Junze asked again.

The current situation was extremely dangerous. Neither Luo Qingxuan nor Lu Qing had the certainty of winning. Dragging it out any longer, they might really die in the sword array.

"I cannot, but you can!"

With a light laugh, the shadow smiled and said, "The purpose of the sword array lies in inheritance and testing. But if a suitable heir has been chosen... then the sword array can naturally be dispersed!"

"Senior means I can become an heir of your sect?"

Raising his head, Wang Junze's heart skipped a beat, asking again.

"You only have this qualification, but it's not enough to gain this status!" Shaking his head slightly, the shadow continued, "In theory, everyone who breaks through the sword array has this qualification. If the other two also break through the sword array, they would receive the same opportunity."

"So what do I need to do?"

"It's very simple... Ascend the Sword Platform and claim the Divine Sword."

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