Chapter 1173: Ten Directions and Six Boundaries

"Your lives will no longer have any meaning. Now, the only way you can fight for your right to survive is to reveal all the secrets of the Lovers' City Dungeon, including, of course, the location of its only exit."

Xu Yang's voice enveloped every corner of the battlefield. The sound waves, echoing back again and again, continuously shook the souls of everyone nearby.

It was well-known that Xu Yang typically didn't display his full power, but now, a portion of his crimson killing aura had been unleashed. Although he was still trying his best to restrain himself, not wanting to appear too terrifying or overpowering,

his posture, like a demon king reigning over the battlefield, ultimately exerted immense pressure on everyone around him. "My goodness, is this what the boss truly looks like after a battle begins? How terrifying must he be to unleash such dreadful killing intent! Even we, his teammates, cannot break free from this murderous aura."

Blood Blade, Arno, and the others couldn't help but speak up. They each originally had their own opponents, but when Xu Yang suddenly erupted with this wave of chilling killing intent, it seemed to affect the entire battlefield, leaving even his teammates with a sense of dread.

"I have never seen anyone on the path of the sword capable of using pure killing intent to exert such powerful soul suppression on an opponent. Without a doubt, with such terrifying killing intent unleashed at full power, any opponent facing the boss would likely have their own strength forcibly suppressed by at least thirty percent. Such a battlefield talent is simply astounding!"

Little did they know that this was still a considerable distance from the true domain-level killing aura Xu Yang ideally aimed to achieve. After all, for Xu Yang, creating the tenth Qi vortex was the realm he most longed to reach. And the key factor for ultimately achieving this realm was unparalleled, supreme killing intent.

"Stop dreaming, you damned wretch! You personally killed my master and annihilated the leader of our team. How can we not settle this blood feud with you? Even if all of us fall on this battlefield today, you will absolutely not achieve your desires!"

The one who spoke was none other than the scowling swordsman, Old Seven. After all, he shared a deep master-disciple bond with the silver-haired swordsman. Now, he wished he could tear Xu Yang limb from limb. However, he likely wouldn't have the chance to fulfill that wish in this lifetime, because with Xu Yang's strength, he could probably crush that fellow with just one finger.

"Hahaha, you can only talk big and satisfy your verbal craving! Don't even mention a wretch like you; what could all of you combined possibly do?"

Whenever Xu Yang unleashed his true battle intent, he became incredibly cold and arrogant. Especially when facing his enemies, that arrogant, overlord-like aura was truly irresistible.

"It seems it's time to display our strongest ultimate technique. Perhaps the peculiar nature of this battle's confrontation caused you humble prisoners to overlook our true strength.

Even though my master has fallen, it absolutely does not mean that we are powerless to resist! Open your dog eyes and see clearly: this is the ultimate power that can capture all of you in one swoop!"

Although Old Seven was not the strongest swordsman in the entire team, his special status as the silver-haired swordsman's disciple had granted him a unique, previously unknown position. At this moment, it was finally revealed.

Indeed, Old Seven's face lost all expression, and he reverted to the appearance of a swordsman ready to die. The body of his treasured sword shimmered with seven consecutive flashes of gemstone light.

In an instant, the luminous blade perfectly merged his entire right arm with the treasured sword held in his palm, forming the brightest and largest light source in the space. As this light flickered, the longswords in the hands of everyone nearby reacted intensely.

At the same time, everyone, under Old Seven's summons, began to swiftly move their respective stances. After landing steadily, a brand-new, complete magic array finally took shape, almost forming the outline of an ancient, bizarre pattern. Guided by Old Seven's aura, they each advanced rapidly, and an incredibly dazzling silver sword-qi light formation finally materialized.

"Ten Directions Six Harmonies Sword Formation!" Blood Blade blurted out the name without hesitation. This indeed startled the other members of the Eight Gates team, with the sole exceptions of Xu Yang and Little Flower, who weren't very familiar with this particular sword formation. "Judging by your expressions, this sword formation seems to be quite famous!"

Xu Yang smiled as he looked at Crow, who was not far from him, and asked. He showed no trace of panic or urgency; his gaze still held a hint of disdain.

However, the other members of the Eight Gates team were far from as calm and composed as Xu Yang. Everyone's expression grew a few shades more solemn, not daring to show the slightest negligence, meticulously observing every fluctuation of the formation's aura before them.

"Of course we haven't forgotten! When the Dirk clan fell to the hands of the Central Domain Royal Family back then, this Ten Directions Six Harmonies Sword Formation, this swordsmanship formation, once descended upon our city-state. The power of just one wave of the sword formation slaughtered thousands of warriors within our clan!"

Hearing Crow's explanation, Xu Yang finally gained some understanding of the Ten Directions Six Harmonies Sword Formation before him. "Indeed, since you know how powerful and renowned this sword formation is, I truly want to clash head-on with you. Let's see if your sword formation is more formidable, or if my exclusive path of the sword is stronger."

Perhaps only Boss Xu Yang could remain so calm, even a bit arrogant, when facing the Ten Directions Six Harmonies Sword Formation.

He slowly stepped forward a few paces and gently waved his hand behind him. Brilliant golden light quickly formed a dividing line, completely separating Xu Yang from the rest of his team behind him. He was using this method to tell everyone that he would confront the entire Ten Directions Six Harmonies Sword Formation alone!

"Little brats, haven't you always been unconvinced? Then use your most powerful stance to attack me and prove that your existence in this world still holds value! Of course, this is your last chance to make a move. If you still can't impress me, I will not hesitate to strike you all down on the spot, because my sword, Xu Yang's sword, does not easily leave its sheath. Once it is unsheathed, blood will surely be spilled!"