Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return

Chapter 1112: Chapter 1112: A Million Years Ago—Both Old Friend and Foe

Han Yan’s tense mood slightly relaxed, realizing this creature recognized her ancestor. Being a descendant of an old acquaintance, she assumed there might be no danger.

Unfortunately, Han Yan soon realized she was gravely mistaken.

”Roar...” The Beast Soul let out a wild roar, its entire body exuding murderous intent, pouncing fiercely at Han Yan.

With a wave of its beastly claw, a vast and formidable force, like an ocean, surged towards Han Yan.

Fortunately, although Han Yan relaxed slightly, she hadn’t lowered her guard. Sensing danger, she swiftly drew her longsword and slashed forward while leaping backward.

The power of the Beast Soul was too overwhelming. Even if she exerted all her strength, it might not be enough to withstand it.

”Boom,” a loud crash sounded as the Sword Light formed by Han Yan’s Qi burst like a soap bubble, scattering white Light Stars, yet failed to inflict any damage on the opponent.

”A mere Fifth Rank Sword Master dares come to the Beast Soul Hall to meet their death! Turns out, the descendant is just this much!” Although the Beast Soul’s strike missed, it discerned Han Yan’s true strength, losing any hesitation, it roared disdainfully and continued its assault.

The illusionary beast shadow swept like a black storm. Every swing of its sharp claws brought forth a blast of what seemed like Sword Light winds. Wherever it passed, the sturdy granite ground bore marks as if sliced by a saber or axe.

Thankfully, the Beast Soul Hall was protected everywhere by Array Sealing; otherwise, it would have long been reduced to ruins.

The Beast Soul Hall had the protection of Array Sealing, but Han Yan did not. Facing this powerful and terrifying onslaught, her expression changed slightly. The attack of the Palace Guardian Beast Soul was too fierce, like surging tides, completely enveloping her, leaving no chance for evasion.

It seemed she underestimated the strength of the Palace Guardian Beast Soul. No wonder countless experts at the Great Sword Master Realm lost their lives in the Beast Soul Hall throughout history. The power of this Palace Guardian Beast Soul definitely rivaled that of a human Sword Saint, even surpassing average ones by far.

Previously, the Palace Guardian Beast Soul seemed somewhat wary of her, hence it didn’t use its full strength, allowing her to barely withstand. But now, seeing her true strength, it had no reservations, and every strike was executed with all its might. Han Yan dared not engage it head-on.

While retreating swiftly, Han Yan activated the Divine Martial Refining Soul Technique, elevating her Divine Sense and Six Senses to the extreme.

Finally, amidst the Beast Soul’s tide-like offensive, Han Yan found the sole flaw. Or rather, it wasn’t a flaw, just the weakest point in its onslaught. Yet, even so, it was beyond ordinary people to resolve.

”Nine Heavens Star Fall, slash!” Han Yan shouted aloud and struck once more with her sword.

Given her current strength, even discovering the weakest point in the Palace Guardian Divine Beast’s attack wouldn’t allow her to neutralize it. Thus, without hesitation, she unleashed her most powerful assault—the Nine Heavens Star Falling Sword!

Another thunderous crush resounded. Han Yan finally flew out from the overpowering Sword Light gale and windstorm.

However, as soon as her feet touched the ground, her body swayed slightly as an unprecedented feeling of fatigue surged through her, her legs felt heavy as if filled with lead.

One sword strike, just one, had depleted nearly a third of her Qi.

Such terrifying strength! Han Yan’s heart sank. In her last battle with Yue Fanchen, even using the Nine Heavens Star Falling Sword wasn’t this exhausting.

Evidently, the overwhelming power of the opposing Palace Guardian Beast Soul was the reason she inadvertently pushed all her potential and Qi to the limit.

Just one sword strike caused a significant depletion of her Qi. If she had to execute a few more, wouldn’t she be utterly exhausted, left at the mercy of others?

”Now that’s a bit more like it—you’re worthy of being her descendant. But alas, compared to her, you’re still too weak.” The Palace Guardian Beast Soul remarked indifferently, then let out another wild roar, charging at Han Yan once more.

Confronted with the potent gale force storming like a hurricane, Han Yan had no choice but to grit her teeth and unleash another Nine Heavens Star Falling Slash.

This time, luck wasn’t on her side. Although she pinpointed the weakest part of the Palace Guardian Beast Soul’s attack, when she leapt away, her organs shifted slightly from the shock. She nearly spat out a mouthful of blood.

”You’re indeed her descendant, able to escape my two full-force strikes with merely Fifth Rank Sword Master cultivation. But next time, you won’t have such luck.” The Palace Guardian Divine Beast commented, eyeing Han Yan like a cat toying with a mouse. Suddenly, it let out a furious roar, rushing at Han Yan again.

The previously phantom-like beast claws became clear, and the razor-sharp claws gleamed like refined alchemical steel.

The two beast claws slashed fiercely, making ”chi-chi” tearing sounds in the air, marking several fissures.

Clearly, it noticed Han Yan was at her last gasp with only one more sword strike in her. Thus, it unleashed its mightiest attack without reservation.

”Frost Snow Dance, Nine Heavens Star Fall!” Han Yan knew her survival hinged on this moment. Without hesitation, she simultaneously performed her most adept Ultimate Skill.

Ice and frost drifted down, the air around them turning frigid instantly, causing the phantom figure of the Palace Guardian Beast Soul to momentarily stall.

Han Yan certainly wouldn’t miss such an opportunity, leaping forth to slash towards the Palace Guardian Beast Soul.

The Beast Soul obviously didn’t anticipate Han Yan’s Sword Transformation Technique to be as powerful as her strongest Nine Heavens Star Fall strike. Instinctively, it raised its claws to slash at Han Yan.

The beast claws were razor-sharp, and its attack was overwhelmingly fierce, tearing through the very air with a single swipe. Han Yan, being merely flesh and blood, had no chance of withstanding it.

But just as the claws were about to touch Han Yan, her figure suddenly vanished.

Shadow Shifting!

Han Yan had finally unleashed another of her lethal moves. Against such a formidable opponent, she held nothing back, nor dared to.

At the moment her form concealed, her Divine Sense shot like an arrow towards the Beast Soul’s Divine Sense. She didn’t expect to cause any harm to its Divine Sense, but at the brink of life and death, even a minuscule harm could determine fate.

Regardless, Han Yan truly exhausted every technique available to preserve her life.

Seeing Han Yan disappear suddenly, the Beast Soul was momentarily stunned. Then, it felt a slight sting in its Divine Sense, causing its raised claw to pause once more.

A silver ribbon appeared from nowhere, like a mercury waterfall cascading from Nine Heavens above, interwoven with the sharp ringing of a Spiritual Sword’s blade.