"Finally, the array is broken... boy, prepare to die!"

Laughter erupted from Cyan Wood True Master as he soared into the air, rushing towards Gu Yuan!

The murder of his son, combined with narrowly escaping death from being schemed against, had fueled his deep hatred for Gu Yuan.

Now, he couldn't wait to seize Gu Yuan, brutally kill him, and quell the hatred in his heart!

Although heavily injured, he was still a Golden Core Great Cultivator. Without the array's confinement, he seemed like a caged dragon ascending to the heavens, gaining freedom!

His entire body emanated a powerful and violent aura, earth-shaking, as if about to engulf Gu Yuan!

However, facing such a terrifying onslaught, Gu Yuan remained calm, showing no sign of panic.

With just a thought, dots of Spiritual Light around Cyan Wood True Master began to converge upwards, transforming into a silver Sword Light, descending from the high sky.

It was the sword array that Cyan Wood True Master had just shattered with Thunder Light!

With Gu Yuan's Sword Dao prowess and the high quality of the Silver Flood Dragon Sword, although the sword array had been broken, it was not reduced to ashes.

Instead, he had taken the opportunity to hide it, waiting for the perfect moment to strike!

Now, the opportunity had presented itself!

Compared to before, this Sword Light was not shining brightly but was covered with specks of gloomy rust, appearing somewhat mottled and coarse.

Additionally, it was stained with a dark red bloodstain, as if countless living beings had perished under this Sword Light!

Each point of dark red blood carried an intense scent of blood!

Each fleck of dull rust radiated an unparalleled murderous intent and killing aura!

The Sword Light descended from the sky like a falling star, vast and terrifying, inspiring awe and dread.

With this single slash, the entire world seemed to lose its color, turning dim, with a faint blood-red light appearing.

It seemed as if the whole world was stained with a terrifying aura of murder.

"Chaotic Heaven Demon-Slaying Sword Scripture!"

Among the sword techniques Gu Yuan cultivated, this Sword Scripture held the most power and was the most bloodthirsty!

Previously, Gu Yuan had sparred with fellow Liu Xinjun, and at that time, Gu Yuan had utilized a trace of Sword Intent left by a predecessor, thus unleashing extraordinary power!

But now, even without the residual Sword Intent of the predecessor, owing to Gu Yuan's mastery and the combined force of the evolving sword array, the power of this strike was not inferior and even surpassed it significantly!

"No good!"

Cyan Wood True Master's hair stood on end, feeling as if he had been firmly locked onto by a sharp and chilling Sword Intent, unable to break free.

This Sword Intent was so terrifying that even he was horrified, a sense of impending doom engulfing his heart.

Instinctively, he activated his Lifebound Magical Artifact, the Wood Spirit Shield.

This artifact possessed as many as sixty-five restrictions and was painstakingly refined with Wood Spirit Essence and the heartwood of a millennia-old willow tree spirit.

This item had cost him the majority of his wealth and a hundred years of hard work to refine to its current quality.

If he continued refining for another three to five hundred years, he might have had a slim chance of transforming it into a Magical Treasure.

Unfortunately, this previously excellent high-grade artifact, after being polluted by the corpse aura just now, had its restrictions dimmed, its spiritual efficacy severely diminished, now possessing only about forty percent of its power.

Cyan Wood True Master felt as though his heart was bleeding!

Under Cyan Wood True Master's full force urging, it transformed into a faint gray glowing green Spiritual Light, standing before him.

Thin as it was, it was more solid and firm than a steel mountain.

—Hiss—

Immediately afterward, the descending Sword Light collided with the green Spiritual Light.

Pausing slightly, it pierced through.

With a cracking sound, the green Spiritual Light shattered, flashing back into its original shield shape, with a thumb-sized hole in its center.

This high-grade artifact was evidently destroyed!

The Sword Light carried on, piercing through the Wood Spirit Shield and Cyan Wood True Master's body, even penetrating the ground beneath.

—Clang—

Gu Yuan made a gesture, and the Sword Light emerged from the ground, transforming into a silver snake-like form, returning to his side, its glow slightly dim, yet its Spiritual presence seemed fuller.

Having feasted on the blood of two Golden Core Great Cultivators, the Silver Flood Dragon Sword had clearly undergone some minor transformation, becoming more spirited and more ferocious!

As for Cyan Wood True Master, he stood there dumbfounded, motionless, his eyes, though looking at Gu Yuan, had lost their Spiritual Light and vitality, turning deathly silent.

A gentle breeze blew by, and Cyan Wood True Master's body suddenly disintegrated into ash, scattered by the wind.

Gu Yuan's recent sword strike, infused with immense power, not only killed Cyan Wood True Master but also shattered his physique into flying ash.

All that remained was a cyan-green damaged shield Magical Artifact and a Storage Pouch that fell to the ground.

Summoned by Gu Yuan with a gesture, it fell into his hand.

[Dao Rhyme Points +351!]

[Dao Rhyme Points +869!]

Then the Dao Rhyme Points contained within were also absorbed by Gu Yuan.

"What a pity, such a fine high-grade artifact, it's just a shame. I wonder if it can be repaired."

Gu Yuan examined the wooden shield in his hand, observing some details.

This Wooden Shield Magical Artifact was of excellent quality, not inferior to his Silver Flood Dragon Sword, and possessed various functions for offense and defense. If undamaged, it was indeed a treasure.

However, now, this artifact had been polluted by corpse aura and was pierced with a small hole by the Silver Flood Dragon Sword.

"Indeed, this artifact seemed to possess some kind of indestructibility. If I use Primordial True Water to cleanse it of the corpse aura and then nurture it, perhaps it can be repaired..."

Gu Yuan contemplated.

His Primordial True Water was pure and clean, adept at purifying impurities, and possessed abundant vitality for nurturing.

Indeed, it was worth a try.

With this thought, Gu Yuan enveloped the wooden shield with a mass of Primordial True Water, removing most of the corpse aura, and then placed it into his Storage Pouch.

As for the remaining small portion of stubborn corpse aura, it would be dealt with gradually in the future.

As for the Storage Pouch, without closely inspecting, Gu Yuan kept it away, then let out a long breath.

With Cyan Wood True Master now dealt with, that annoying issue was resolved.

Thus, there was no longer a need to worry about this pesky fellow scheming in the shadows daily.

"I must admit, Golden Core Great Cultivators really live up to their reputation..."

Gu Yuan stored the slightly damaged Silver Flood Dragon Sword within his body to nurture it, simultaneously taking out a bottle of Spirit Medicine, pouring it directly into his mouth without counting.

After the recent combat and especially after manipulating the Trapped Dragon Array and sword array, despite his profound cultivation, Gu Yuan had expended a significant amount of energy.

Having done all this, Gu Yuan turned to leave using Escape Light.

"Sigh... what a thrilling spectacle..."

Just at that moment, a playful voice sounded.

Gu Yuan raised an eyebrow, looking in the direction of the sound, seeing an elderly man with kindly brows and pleasant eyes standing nearby, watching him.

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