Chapter 1450: Sword Formation Traps the Enemy

Qin Sang's cultivation had vastly improved, and his understanding of sword formations was far deeper than when he was in the early Nascent Soul stage.

As the only sword formation within the "Soul Nurturing Sword Chapter" cultivation method, the Seven Souls Killing Formation undoubtedly possessed the ability to challenge opponents beyond one's cultivation level. Even though Qin Sang was currently wielding the high-grade Gold Sinking Sword instead of his Natal Spirit Sword, the Cloud Roaming Sword, its power was still not to be underestimated.

More importantly, Qin Sang's spiritual consciousness had greatly advanced, allowing him to control the sword formation with greater ease and extending its effective range beyond what it was before. This was why he felt confident enough to use a slight trick, trapping two individuals with a single sword.

Furthermore, Qin Sang's objective was not to kill these two cultivators of the same rank. His opponents were not merely newly advanced to the mid-Nascent Soul stage like him; they were well-established veteran cultivators from renowned sects, undoubtedly possessing powerful protective treasures. If his opponents stubbornly resisted, Qin Sang would be drawn into a protracted battle. The longer the situation dragged on, the more disadvantageous it would become for him, so he needed to avoid it at all costs. The Xuantian Palace experts who could arrive at any moment, and the Old Man Hunmo who might be drawn to the scene, all posed threats to him.

For these reasons, Qin Sang's objective remained constant: capture the green-clad woman alive, escape immediately, ascertain the full story, and then decide his next actions.

"Swoosh!""Swoosh!"

Elder Lan and Elder Mei, both battle-hardened and experienced, sensed that something was amiss. They immediately decided to flee in separate directions, making it impossible for their opponent to focus on both simultaneously. This way, even if one of them was trapped, the other could either provide assistance or engage the opponent. Despite their swift reaction, they miscalculated.

Qin Sang continuously changed his sword techniques without reservation. The physical form of the Gold Sinking Sword vanished into thin air, and the Seven Souls Killing Formation instantly materialized, enveloping both Elder Mei and Elder Lan. Both elders showed expressions of surprise. In that instant, they sensed changes in their surroundings and strange fluctuations, their gazes sweeping around rapidly. They saw the void draped in a layer of black veil. Coupled with the lingering effects of the Chill Talisman, it truly felt as if they were shrouded in deep night. At this moment, the figures of their companions and opponents became extremely blurry and illusory, making it difficult to discern reality from illusion. They felt as if they were isolated in a separate space, and their connection with their companions was severed.

Amidst the flickering shadows, countless fine sword threads, almost imperceptible to the naked eye, emerged. The moment they appeared, they unhesitatingly coiled towards them, accompanied by silent vibrations. A strange fluctuation permeated the air.

"A sword formation!" Elder Mei blurted out, her heart filling with even greater dread. For a sword to transform into myriad forms and manifest as a sword formation, only the most top-tier sword cultivators could achieve such a feat. No wonder the sacred artifact fell into this person's hands; one could only blame that wretch for their ill fortune. After finally stealing the sacred artifact, they provoked such a powerful individual.

Since the opponent dared to bring the sacred artifact to the Myriad Devil Assembly, it indicated that this person was unaware of the origins of the sacred artifact and the wretch. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been so incautious. That wretch had cultivated the Ice Demon Body, and their spiritual body was condensed and solid, making it difficult for ordinary people to perform a soul search on them.

Understanding the situation in an instant, Elder Mei and Elder Lan simultaneously cried out, "It's a misunderstanding!" attempting to defuse the situation. Shi Xue had been quickly defeated, having used several treasures consecutively, which left her with little true essence and almost no combat capability. Against such a powerful individual, unless they were certain they could kill him on the spot, it was best to avoid making an enemy. Xuantian Palace was a large and prosperous sect; if an opponent with such formidable strength, swift escape, and the ability to disappear without a trace decided to cause trouble for them, they would face immense difficulties.

It might be better to switch tactics; it would be ideal if they could exchange other treasures for the sacred artifact. They couldn't believe that the vast Xuantian Palace couldn't satisfy this individual's demands! There was no deep-seated enmity between the two sides, and the other party had even helped Xuantian Palace deal with a traitor. If handled properly, they might forge a beneficial relationship and gain a powerful ally.

In fact, they had previously considered this exact situation and how to respond to it. They just hadn't anticipated that Qin Sang would attack with heavenly lightning, giving Shi Xue no chance to speak. Elder Mei and Elder Lan were making their calculations, but unaware of their opponent's intentions, and seeing his vengeful demeanor, they dared not proactively cease their actions.

Elder Mei recognized the sword formation. A grey light flashed in her palm, and a long needle, the size of a hairpin, appeared. The needle's surface was greyish-white, crafted from some unknown bone. Its tail end was carved into a complete skull, with ghostly flames flickering in its hollow eye sockets, and its mouth opened and closed, spewing eerie white flames, making it exceptionally sinister. This was precisely the Bone-Penetrating Needle, one of Elder Mei's renowned magical treasures. If an opponent was struck by the Bone-Penetrating Needle and the ghostly flame invaded their body, they would suffer the torment of soul-devouring ghosts, one of the most agonizing tortures in the world. Additionally, the Bone-Penetrating Needle could also be used to break through restrictions and formations with remarkable effectiveness. It was considered a wondrous esoteric treasure, perfectly suited to resolve the current danger.

Elder Mei grasped the Bone-Penetrating Needle, and hearing the sound of ghostly wails, just as she was about to activate it, she suddenly felt a dizzy spell, her consciousness becoming somewhat hazy.

"This is bad!" Elder Mei exclaimed in alarm. The sword formation could actually assault the Nascent Soul! She bit her tongue hard, using the intense pain to forcefully maintain clarity. Her hand swept downwards, and the drop of icy water returned, then vanished instantly, replaced by profound ice armor covering her entire body, including her head, leaving no weak points.

"Clang, clang, clang..." A series of explosive sounds echoed. Countless sword threads seized the opportunity to coil and strike, leaving visible sword marks on the surface of the profound ice armor. Elder Mei's heart pounded with fear. Fortunately, she reacted promptly, her mind did not falter, and she protected herself in time; otherwise, she would have already been injured!

Elder Lan's experience was similar to Elder Mei's. He possessed a secret technique to stabilize the Nascent Soul. Upon realizing the sword formation could assault the Nascent Soul, he unhesitatingly activated the technique, his eyes emitting brilliant divine light to stabilize his spiritual platform.

Outside the sword formation.

Having successfully trapped the two elders, Qin Sang immediately shifted his gaze towards his true target. He had no intention of trapping and killing the two elders, so he disregarded elaborate strategies. He decisively activated the sword formation, unleashing its full power. While his opponents were overwhelmed, he transformed into lightning, bypassed the sword formation, and darted straight towards Shi Xue!

Seeing this, Shi Xue immediately understood Qin Sang's intentions: he still wouldn't let her go, even in front of the two elders. The critical point was that her opponent truly possessed such strength. The two elders were trapped by the sword formation and surprisingly couldn't escape immediately.

"This madman!" Shi Xue, who had believed herself safe with the elders' arrival, felt her eyelids twitch wildly. She bit her lip hard, now deeply regretting having inexplicably provoked such a formidable enemy. She mustered her remaining strength to flee into the distance, but her speed was far inferior to Qin Sang's. She watched helplessly as Qin Sang rapidly approached, her eyes filled with despair.

Just then.

Qin Sang's expression shifted slightly as he sensed another aura rapidly approaching. The newcomer was comparable to the green-clad woman, likely also at the peak of the early Nascent Soul stage.

"Other Xuantian Palace experts are arriving one after another..."

Qin Sang knew the opportunity was fleeting. Ignoring the newcomer, he mentally activated the Ruyi Pearl in his Qi Sea, forming a protective qi shield around him, and his speed increased instead of decreasing! He was about to catch up to Shi Xue. Suddenly, an inexplicable sense of unease rose in Qin Sang's heart, as if some danger was rapidly approaching.