Chapter 163 The Heavenly Sword Secret Realm (V)



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Arthur and his faction members delved deeper into the Heavenly Sword Secret Realm, their senses sharp and ready for any challenge that lay ahead.

From the world of the Serene Palace Painting, Cora maintained her connection with Arthur and monitored the movements of Crixus and Julius, who were venturing in a different direction.

As Arthur's faction explored the realm, they encountered their first Spirit Beast—an elegant creature with a shimmering coat of silver fur.

This beast was known as the Moonlit Seraph, and it exuded an aura of graceful power.

Facing the Moonlit Seraph were three of Arthur's most talented members—Zara, a swift and agile swordswoman; Talon, a young prodigy who had a powerful elemental martial spirit; and Asher, whose  specialty was defensive techniques.

The Moonlit Seraph's blue crystal glowed faintly, indicating its mastery of sword intent. With a single graceful motion, it lunged at the disciples, its movements a mesmerizing dance of lethal elegance.

Zara's eyes narrowed in focus as she wielded her twin blades, meeting the Seraph's attacks with precision and finesse. She moved like a whirlwind, leaving streaks of silver in her wake as she clashed with the beast.

Talon, standing firm behind Zara, summoned his Martial Spirit which was green staff of wind elemental essence, conjuring raging winds that encircled the Seraph.

The elemental winds heightened Zara's attacks, infusing her strikes with a gusting force.

Meanwhile, Asher took on the role of defender, creating a barrier of condensed essence energy to shield his comrades from the Seraph's counterattacks.

His defensive skills were formidable, proving crucial in protecting his fellow disciples.

The battle with the Moonlit Seraph was intense and harmonious, a testament to the coordination and camaraderie of Arthur's faction.

Each member knew their role and contributed their unique strengths to the fight.

As the dust settled, the Moonlit Seraph dissipated, leaving behind a faint essence energy.

Arthur observed with satisfaction as his team celebrated their victory, each recognizing the growth in their abilities.

The second encounter brought them face to face with the Lava Phoenix—a magnificent bird-like Spirit Beast with fiery plumage that blazed like molten lava. Its sword intent was infused with the destructive power of flame.

It was said that it had a very diluted power of the Phoenix bloodline. This one was stronger and had a power level that matched inner disciples.

So the ones who faced it this time were all inner disciples.

This time, it was Amber, a disciple with and Ice Element Martial Spirit; Quinn, one of the best amongst his peers when it comes to evasive techniques; and Runter, a skilled archer with a Bow Martial Spirit, who stood against the Lava Phoenix.

Amber's eyes glowed with determination as she embraced her affinity for Ice Elemental Essence Energy, summoning ice from her martial spirit that matched the intensity of the Phoenix's inferno.

"Caw!"

The cry of the lava Phoenix sent a mass of flames hurling towards them but where meet with an equal amount of Ice.

Her mastery of ice allowed her to dance amidst the flames, turning them into a deadly weapon against the beast.

Quinn, known for his exceptional speed and agility, evaded the Phoenix's fiery attacks with a series of acrobatic maneuvers.

His movements were so fluid that he seemed to blur, making him a difficult target for the beast.

Runter, positioned at a distance, readied his bow and nocked an arrow imbued with essence energy.

*Swish!*

*Bang!*

"Caw!"

With practiced precision, he released the arrow, guiding it through the air with telekinesis to strike the Phoenix's vulnerable spots.

The battle with the Lava Phoenix was a spectacle of power and finesse, as Amber's ice clashed with the Phoenix's fiery sword intent. I think you should take a look at

Quinn's evasive maneuvers kept him out of harm's way, allowing him to strike at opportune moments.

Meanwhile, Runter's arrows found their mark with unerring accuracy.

Victorious once more, Amber, Quinn, and Rune stood together, breathing heavily but triumphant. The Lava Phoenix's essence energy dissipated, and Arthur couldn't help but nod at the battle.

They got once sword Dao gem from this battle.

For the third encounter, Arthur's faction faced a more formidable challenge yet—a colossal Spirit Beast known as the Ironclad Titan.

This beast towered over them with immense strength and a crystalline shell that seemed impenetrable.

Facing the Ironclad Titan this time were the Core Disciples of the sect who were Thalia, who had an earth martial spirit; Ezra, a skilled spear-wielder with extraordinary reach; and Gareth, a powerhouse with incredible physical strength.

There were all high-leveled Grand Martial Realm Cultivators.

Thalia manipulated the earth beneath the Titan's feet with the power of her martial spirit, creating chasms and rock formations to hinder its movements. Ezra used his spear to strike at its weak points, aiming for gaps in the crystalline armor.

Gareth's muscles rippled with power as he delivered powerful blows to the Titan, trying to shatter its defenses with raw force.

Despite the beast's immense strength, Gareth's physical prowess was very powerful.

This was because he was one of the few people who dual cultivated essence energy and body cultivation.

The battle with the Ironclad Titan was a test of endurance and strategy, as Thalia used the terrain to their advantage, Ezra targeted weak points, and Gareth unleashed his immense strength.

The ground trembled with each clash, and the crystalline shell of the Titan cracked under the relentless assault.

Thalia's earth manipulation restricted the Titan's movements, leaving it vulnerable to Ezra's precise strikes.

With a final powerful blow from Gareth, the crystall ine shell of the Ironclad Titan shattered, and the Spirit Beast let out a deafening roar before dissipating into essence energy.

Thalia, Ezra, and Gareth stood together, their bodies bruised and exhausted, but their spirits high with the exhilaration of victory.

Kira also nodded, "They have good control and mastery over their own strengths."

"True," Arthur agreed.

'But how can they cooperate so well? They have never interacted often before now?' Kira was a bit confused and suspected that something is fishy with Arthur's faction.

'But looking at his expression he won't answer even if I ask.' Kira thought.

Arthur looked at her and smiled harmlessly, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Who's looking at you? You just had something on your face that's all." Kira spoke with a blank face.

"Oh, do I?"

Meanwhile, as the essence energy of the Ironclad Titan dissipated, a surge of essence energy flowed through the realm.

It was special and it was the power that came from the sword Dao gem that fell on the ground after the beast's death.

The disciples felt the power and we're surprised as they discovered that just being close to the gem was giving them insights into the sword Dao.

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