Abyss Walker

Chapter 116 The Sword of Apocalypse?

After passing through a forest of ice crystals, they arrived at a huge ice cave. In the center of the cave was a strange ice platform, on which sat a shimmering sword.

The sword gleamed with golden light, as if stars had descended to earth; it was none other than the legendary "Sword of Revelation"—the Xuanyuan Sword.

"Finally found it." Yun Muhan said softly, but there was no greed in his eyes, only awe for the history and responsibility that the sword carried.

Dugu Jianling: So what if he revealed greed? What you discovered is yours.

Yun Muhan: For some reason, I can't muster even the slightest bit of greed in my eyes; it's as if... I'm not interested.

Tie Shi and Dugu Jianling showed respect. They knew that this was not just a sword, but a responsibility, a responsibility to protect all living beings.

The three stepped forward, ready to retrieve the sword.

But at that moment, the ice cave began to shake even more violently, and a powerful aura surged from the sword, as if the dragon's roar and phoenix's cry within the sword were awakening.

Yun Muhan swiftly flew forward and grabbed the Apocalypse Sword. Sensing Yun Muhan's aura, the Apocalypse Sword's light instantly dissipated, becoming like an ordinary longsword.

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Dugu Jianling: "..."

Yun Muhan was startled. He could feel the power contained within the sword, an ancient and powerful force that seemed to resonate with heaven and earth.

"Be careful."

Dugu Jianling's warning echoed within the ice cave, his voice filled with urgency, each word like a ringing alarm bell, reminding everyone of the impending danger. His eyes were sharp as swords, fixed on the spreading cracks around them and the loosening and falling ice blocks.

The tremors in the ice cave grew more and more violent, as if the entire space was shaking. Under the influence of the powerful force, shocking cracks began to appear on the surrounding ice walls, like hideous faces splitting open.

Under the influence of gravity, the ice cubes broke off from the cracks, making a crisp cracking sound, like the whisper of death.

Ironstone reacted quickly and decisively, and his strength was the greatest among the three, making him the most reliable pillar in this emergency.

His body charged towards the exit of the ice cave like a ferocious beast, each step leaving deep footprints on the ice. His goal was clear—to open an escape route for everyone, his eyes burning with determination and courage.

Dugu Jianling drew his sword, its blade gleaming coldly in the dim light of the ice cave. His swordsmanship was superb; each draw was filled with decisiveness and power. His eyes were alert, his body slightly leaning forward, ready to face any danger that might arise.

In this tense moment, everyone is fighting for survival. Yun Muhan, Dugu Jianling, and Tieshi, each fulfilling their roles, face the impending challenges together. They know that only by uniting can they find hope for survival in this frozen land.

Yun Muhan gripped the Xuanyuan Sword tightly. He could feel the power within the sword resonating with the aura of the Ancestral Dragon within his body. The sword's choice of him as its master must have a profound meaning.

Yun Muhan closed his eyes, trying to communicate with the dragon's roar and phoenix's cry within the sword, seeking guidance.

Just then, a dazzling light burst forth from the Xuanyuan Sword, illuminating the entire ice cave. Yun Muhan opened his eyes and saw what appeared to be the shadows of dragons and phoenixes dancing within the sword, as if they were telling him something.

"Quick, follow me!" Yun Muhan suddenly said, feeling the power within the sword guiding him deeper into the ice cave.

Although Tie Shi and Dugu Jianling were puzzled, they followed closely behind out of trust in Yun Muhan. As they ventured deeper into the ice cave, the tremors gradually subsided, and the cracks within the cave began to stop widening.

Yun Muhan, carrying the Xuanyuan Sword, arrived before a giant ice crystal. Sealed within the ice crystal was an ancient being, whose eyes slowly opened, revealing boundless wisdom and vicissitudes.

"You've finally arrived, Yun Muhan." An ancient voice echoed in Yun Muhan's mind. Yun Muhan knew that this was the sword spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword, and also the deity protecting this land.

"What should I do?" Yun Muhan asked, his voice filled with determination and resolve.

"Follow your heart's desire, a new era is about to begin for you. Three thousand years, three thousand great paths, three thousand worlds, cannot hold you back, you..." The spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword completely dissipated, leaving only an empty shell.

Yun Muhan was full of questions, but before he could react, a bright light flashed and Yun Muhan instantly appeared in the Netherworld Ancient Domain.

"How could this be... I was just here..." Yun Muhan asked in confusion.

"Hahaha, so that's how it is. There's no snow in Yuanzhou at all... This was just a test from the Netherworld Ancient Domain." Dugu Jianling suddenly realized this when he saw the Xuanyuan Sword in Yun Muhan's hand suddenly disappear.

"An illusion? But... everything felt so real. I understand... the world is an illusion, and only by escaping it can..."