Chapter 397: Dual Weapon Empowerment

"Oh? It seems you... have misunderstood my true strength. If you think that was me being serious just now, then you are truly too naive."

The Black Flood Dragon King wasn't boasting; he had merely been warming up.

*Boom!* Suddenly, countless wisps of deep blue mist emanated from around his body. This atomized essence continuously swirled and coiled, enveloping him. There was no earth-shattering commotion as one might expect; instead, it resembled a clear, flowing stream, ceaselessly guarding every contour of his form.

"What the hell is this trick? This can't be the Black Dragon's domain, can it? It doesn't seem special at all!" Long Kun articulated the unanimous thought of everyone present. If the supreme powerhouse of this continent merely possessed such a laughable domain, it would indeed be quite pitiful.

However, in the next moment, Long Kun realized he was being severely slapped by reality, completely and utterly battered.

The moment Xu Yang's fierce sword strike cleaved through the air, the Black Flood Dragon King didn't even budge. He merely stood with his hands behind his back, an arrogant smile gracing his face, confronting everything with serene composure.

*Boom!* The sword strike unleashed by Xu Yang was completely swallowed by the stream-like mist of light.

In the very next instant, a light apparition identical to Xu Yang's form materialized beside the Black Flood Dragon King. The sole purpose of this apparition was to return the attack Xu Yang had just unleashed, exactly as it was!

*Boom!* The same sword edge, the same force, and even the aura that erupted the moment Xu Yang attacked were identical. It was a perfect replica!

"What?! This..." Everyone was utterly stunned. Even the Empress and the other young women who had regained their original memories declared they had never witnessed such a bizarre technique.

"Hahaha! Well, Xu Yang, aren't you feeling enlightened? This is my domain, Oblivion River. It can replicate all forms of attack, granting me immunity while simultaneously reflecting them back with 100% fidelity. How does that feel?"

Xu Yang slightly furrowed his brow, then abruptly held the Asura Divine Sword horizontally before him. Concentrating immense power, he thrust forward, unleashing a bolt of lightning composed of pure black Asura essence.

*Boom!* To a certain extent, this bolt of lightning condensed the might of heaven and earth from the Three Yuan Continent, integrating incredibly pure elemental energy from the void into his technique. He also nearly perfected severing the essence of his own aura, preventing further replication by his opponent.

Unfortunately, what amazed Xu Yang and the others was the emergence of a second wave of perfect replication from the Black Flood Dragon King.

*Crack!* Above the nine heavens, the incredibly dazzling lightning power swiftly condensed, astonishingly completing a perfect replication of Xu Yang's formidable technique for a second time.

"How is this possible?! It can even replicate techniques formed by elemental energy from heaven and earth? This domain is truly illogical!" Long Kun couldn't help but rub his flushed cheek, sighing in disbelief.

In fact, it wasn't just him who had misjudged and underestimated the Black Flood Dragon King's true capabilities; everyone else had done the same. Even the deep-sea monarchs admitted it was the first time they had witnessed such a domineering, world-ruling technique from him.

"If you can't even contend with my domain, what makes you think you can be my opponent? Young man, I repeat: surrender to me, and you shall possess everything."

Xu Yang smiled. "My Dao has always affirmed that every power has its fatal weakness hidden in the shadows. Even the Way of Heaven is so; no existence is absolutely perfect and invincible. Your domain is indeed very powerful, but it must also possess a corresponding flaw."

The Black Flood Dragon King sneered dismissively at Xu Yang. "Anyone can boast, but in all these years, I haven't seen a single person capable of breaking my Oblivion River!"

Xu Yang's palm twitched, and he surprisingly put away the Asura Divine Sword he held.

"If I'm not mistaken, when you just displayed extreme agility and speed, it appeared to be a warm-up on the surface. But in reality, you were using your heightened speed to continuously make physical contact with me, binding a specific beast-essence characteristic within your Oblivion River domain to my aura. This is the secret of Oblivion River, and naturally, it is the sole weakness of your domain!"

The Black Flood Dragon King was startled. He had intended to feign composure and conceal his surprise, but then he saw Xu Yang suddenly point behind him, drawing the sword from Ling Yao's hand with a burst of qi, and locking it onto the Black Flood Dragon King's body from hundreds of meters away in the void.

*Bang!* The sword light flashed. Before the Black Flood Dragon King could even dodge, the blade pierced directly through the Oblivion River domain barrier, striking him precisely in the chest.

Although Xu Yang's probing strike did not amplify its power, this method instantly stripped the Black Flood Dragon King of his dignity.

"Wahahahaha! Just moments ago, you were boasting that no one had been able to break your domain for years, yet our boss shattered it with just a few words! Tell me, are you a jester, you big black demon?" Long Kun mocked the Black Flood Dragon King hysterically, undoubtedly enraging the creature completely.

A king's dignity brooks no casual infringement. Clearly, Xu Yang had struck a raw nerve with the Black Flood Dragon King this time.

"Very well. Even without relying on my domain, you still won't stand a chance. I truly don't understand where your confidence stems from."

*Whoosh!* His movement technique suddenly flashed forth again. The Black Flood Dragon King now held two dragon bone swords, over a meter long, in his hands. Locking onto Xu Yang's aura, he initiated a new round of close-quarters combat.

*Bang, bang, bang!* In this round, the Black Flood Dragon King perfectly demonstrated his incredibly powerful close-quarters combat advantage. Each strike contained immense force. Even Xu Yang, weakened multiple times, found it difficult to parry with his physical body for an extended period.

"Damn it, if I could use the power from the real world, my Desolate Heaven Limitless Divine Artifact would perfectly counter these two Flood Dragon Bone Swords!" Xu Yang offered a helpless, bitter smile. However, at present, he truly had no suitable weapon at his disposal.

"A-Yang, catch!" Just then, the Empress and Wushuang exchanged glances. They each drew a black and gold glowing dagger. Although both were only about half a meter in length, the dazzling primal energy light emanating from them was incredibly striking!

"These are... primal weapons forged from condensed demonic and human essence? My goodness, you truly accomplished this?" Bai Lianxue and the others nearby were utterly astonished, staring incredulously at the two goddesses before them.

"Actually, A-Yang also guided us on the specific method. Essence forms the foundation, while shaping involves sealing other divine heaven-and-earth materials with the power of the Dao. Currently, A-Yang's aura has been manipulated by the Black Flood Dragon King, rendering his Asura Sword unusable. Our weapons, however, can perfectly help him resolve this predicament!"