Immortal Sword Master

Chapter 308: Chapter 304: The Curtain Falls, Memory Deprivation

RUMBLE!

A terrifying shockwave spread out in all directions like a vast ocean. The three Earth Martial Realm experts trembled, retreating again and again.

The space seemed to form its own domain, repelling everyone and making it impossible for them to stand their ground.

”Is this the power of the Celestial Martial Realm? Just burning a few drops of blood can create such a terrifying shockwave.”

Countless people were utterly shaken, stunned by this power.

They all knew that the Celestial Martial Realm was the realm of Kings. They knew experts at this level were far above them, could live for ten thousand years, and could obliterate a city with a flick of a finger. But in the end, these were just legends they had never witnessed for themselves.

Across the entire Six Eastern Provinces, there were only a handful of Celestial Martial Realm Kings, figures they were not worthy of ever meeting.

But now, this shockwave was more than ten times stronger than the power of the Heaven-Reaching Realm. It was on a completely different level. The sky-spanning golden ocean was being relentlessly forced back.

BOOM!

Suddenly, the void trembled violently.

”What’s happening?”

The crowd looked over in astonishment. Behind Golden Cicada, the Enlightenment Tree was shaking continuously as streams of golden light grew more and more condensed.

Eventually, these golden streams transformed into an arsenal of weapons that hung high in the void, radiating a world-shattering killing intent.

”Kill!”

Golden Cicada gave the command.

The weapons numbered in the thousands—sabers, spears, swords, halberds, and all manner of Magical Treasures. Every single one was capable of killing a Heaven-Reaching Realm expert.

Without a doubt, this was a Top Level Martial Technique. If word of it got out, it would be enough to make even Celestial Martial Realm Kings fight to the death over it.

SHHIIING!

Countless weapons tore through the void, fiercer than any Thunderbolt. The dagger’s baleful aura was instantly suppressed.

The entire area descended into absolute chaos.

”How is this possible?”

Corpse Ghost Daoist cried out in shock and rage, unable to believe it. Was the trump card he had risked his life to obtain in the Ancient Forbidden Land not enough to deal with Golden Cicada?

This was just a remnant soul of Golden Cicada!

A Celestial King Level expert!

At this moment, awe finally bloomed in Corpse Ghost Daoist’s heart. He now understood the true majesty of a Celestial King.

”I told you, I would cut down even a true Celestial Martial Realm expert for you to see. It is your honor to die by my hand. You should face your death without regret.”

At this moment, Golden Cicada fully displayed the majesty of a Celestial King. His calm tone carried an air of someone who could look down upon the heavens and the earth.

BOOM.

He reached out, his palm grabbing toward Corpse Ghost Daoist.

As he did, the entire space froze. The wind solidified, water turned to ice, and people couldn’t even blink their eyes.

Corpse Ghost Daoist felt as if he had been sealed within an invisible block of ice, unable to move.

”No! Detonate!”

At that critical moment, a ruthless glint flashed in Corpse Ghost Daoist’s eyes.

CRACK.

The dagger vibrated violently as cracks spread across its surface, releasing a destructive aura.

This dagger, stained with King’s Blood, was at least a King’s Weapon. However, a King’s Weapon was not something Corpse Ghost Daoist could possibly wield.

Thus, he chose to detonate the King’s Weapon directly to unleash its maximum power.

Of course, the more crucial point was that the King’s Weapon was already damaged, so it was useless for him to keep it.

BOOM!

It was as if a meteorite had struck the earth, or a thousand volcanoes had erupted at once.

When the dagger exploded, a power even more terrifying than before instantly bloomed forth.

A vast shockwave swept out in all directions.

This time, across a hundred-mile radius, all mountains and buildings collapsed, crushed ten zhang deep into the earth. Only the Martial Artists who had retreated beyond a hundred miles were lucky enough to survive.

”The power of this strike... it must be comparable to a true blow from a Celestial Martial Realm King, right?”

The faces of the three Earth Martial Realm experts turned deathly pale. Had they been any closer, they would have been annihilated by that force, with not even their bones remaining.

But Golden Cicada was seen bathed in brilliant golden light, his skin translucent and crystalline. A divine golden radiance seemed to flow within his eyes.

”Break.”

He threw a punch, and the entire Enlightenment Tree transformed into a beam of light, merging with his Fist Technique. This punch was earth-shattering and unstoppable.

The terrifying explosion from the King’s dagger was instantly and firmly suppressed.

”I will remember the enmity of this day!”

Corpse Ghost Daoist let out a long cry, his face pale with fright. Even detonating a King’s Weapon hadn’t been enough to stop Golden Cicada. How could he not know he was no match for him?

From the very beginning, Golden Cicada hadn’t even used a tenth of his power.

’Escape?’

Golden Cicada’s gaze was indifferent. For a mere Corpse Ghost Daoist to think he could escape from him was pure delusion.

He extended his palm, about to unleash a thunderous strike to execute Corpse Ghost Daoist.

But at the critical moment, Ning Jiang waved his hand and said, ”No need. Leave this one to me. The next time we meet, I will settle things with him myself!”

Golden Cicada withdrew his hand. ”Very well. He came for you, after all. It is indeed better for you to be the one to kill him. Besides, I have other things to do with my remaining power.”

As he spoke, Golden Cicada’s gaze swept over the surrounding crowd.

Countless Martial Artists stared at him with worship in their eyes, many of them with fanatical gazes.

As a Celestial King of a bygone era, even after having fallen for a thousand years, countless people still remembered him.

He sighed. ”Alas, I’ve caused too much of a commotion this time.”

Golden Cicada sighed and said, ”In my current state, if certain people were to learn that this remnant soul of mine still exists, I’m afraid many would come looking for me. Even some of my old enemies would gather here.”

His voice carried a hint of melancholy.

Don’t be fooled by how he just overwhelmed Corpse Ghost Daoist with his heaven-defying methods. He was, after all, only a remnant soul, his power a pale shadow of what it once was. If word of today’s events were to spread, true Celestial Martial Realm experts would inevitably be drawn to him.

After all, he possessed numerous Top Level Cultivation and Martial Techniques. Moreover, even the disappearance of the Enlightenment Tree was related to him.

In the blink of an eye, he would become a sought-after treasure, targeted by numerous Kings.

More importantly, a thousand years ago, he had also made many enemies. Those enemies would never let his remnant soul go.

”Let all of this be forgotten.”

”Memory... strip!”

Golden Cicada clapped his hands together and chanted a sutra. His voice traveled outward, transforming into a circular golden soundwave that rapidly spread across the land.

「Over two hundred miles away.」

A Primordial Spirit Fourth Tribulation Realm expert was frantically rushing away.

’Golden Cicada’s remnant soul has appeared! I have to spread this news quickly. If I report this to the Seven Great Super Sects, I’ll definitely get a huge reward!’

He knew the value of this remnant soul of Golden Cicada; it was enough to shock the entire Six Eastern Provinces.

But just then, a golden light swept past him.

His expression suddenly froze, and a look of confusion appeared in his eyes.

”What just happened?”