Chapter Twenty-Five: The Phoenix Ancient Sword

  "Boom!"

  A terrifying heat wave struck, and Fang Yan unleashed a crushing mountain fist without hesitation. The two powers collided, and all that could be heard was a deafening roar. Fang Yan retreated over a dozen steps, while the Phoenix's shadowy figure remained expressionless. With a sharp whistle, it extended its claws once more, swiping at Fang Yan.

  "So powerful, is this a magic weapon? Without anyone controlling it, it already has such might. If someone were to control it, wouldn't its power be boundless?" Fang Yan retreated, his internal energy surging uncontrollably. He mustered up his spirit and launched another Mountain-Crushing Fist at the phoenix's illusory shadow."

  "Fang Yan, I'm here to help you." Fu Qingxuan saw Fang Yan and the Phoenix Virtual Shadow fighting together, so she drew her sword to assist. The Falling Leaf Sword Technique was unleashed, with sword energy swirling everywhere, as the two of them fought against the Phoenix Virtual Shadow.

  This phoenix illusory shadow is really too powerful, comparable to a Xuan Qi realm cultivator. Fang Yan and Fu Qingxue joined forces but still couldn't suppress this phoenix illusory shadow. The scorching flames were so hot that the two of them were drenched in sweat, no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't get close.

  "Xuan sister, we can't go on like this. This Feng Huang Yu Ying is too formidable. Even if we join forces, we're no match for it. We have to think of a way out." Fang Yan's entire body was burning with heat, the wounds on his body were starting to scorch, and if things went on like this, they would definitely be roasted dry by this intense flame.

  "Fang Yan, I'll hold off this Phoenix Shadow, you go and pull out that ancient sword." Fu Qingxuan said without hesitation.

  "Alright, be careful, I'll go and come back." Fang Yan also felt that although the Phoenix's shadow was strong, it should have a limit to its strength. If he could control its true body, he should be able to resolve this crisis.

  Fang Yan's fist burst out with a loud crash, and the terrifying air wave was directed at that phoenix shadow. He then took a swift step forward, flashing onto the sword platform like lightning.

  "Pffft." Without Fang Yan's obstruction, Fu Qingxuan was no match for Feng Huang Xiangying at all. With just one move, Fu Qingxuan was severely injured and spat out blood, her body flying backward. At this moment, Fang Yan had just jumped onto the sword platform.

  Fang Yan rushed onto the sword platform, and the phoenix's virtual shadow also sensed Fang Yan's intention. With a sharp whistle, it forgot to continue dealing with Fu Qingxuan and pounced towards Fang Yan.

  With a tight grip on the hilt, Fang Yan's hand was suddenly repelled by a terrifying force. The Phoenix's shadow swooped down and grabbed him in an instant, sending Fang Yan flying.

  "How can it be so strong? A single sword has injured us to such an extent, is it impossible for us to resist this sword?" Fang Yan was severely injured, his chest was a mess of burns. Fang Yan quickly activated the repair system to heal himself, his eyebrows were furrowed into a "川" shape.

  "The power of rejection, is this sword choosing its master."

  "Xuan sister, I'll cover you, go draw your sword." Fang Yan felt the ancient sword suddenly emit a strong repulsive force, and he thought of something in his mind. The divine sword has a spirit, knows how to choose its master, and this sword is a female-style scabbard sword, so it's not surprising.

  If it doesn't work out like this, then they really have no fate with this sword.

  "Alright, you cover me, I'll go try." Fu Qingxuan lightly jumped up from the ground, not bothering to wipe away the bloodstain at the corner of her mouth, and darted towards the sword platform.

  "Collapsing Mountain Fist."

  Fang Yan's fist burst out, blocking the Phoenix's virtual shadow's claw that was swinging towards him. At the same time, he leapt onto the sword platform, holding the top-grade spiritual weapon Blood Slasher in his hand. The Water Shadow Sword was unleashed, striking towards the scorching flames.

  "Hold on, I must hold on." Fang Yan gritted his teeth, and the Water Shadow Sword was unleashed. He withstood the majority of the attacks, and the sword shadow was reborn, like a water curtain that extended endlessly, blocking all of Feng Huang's offensive moves.

  "Ding! Congratulations, host Water Shadow Sword proficiency +5."

  "Ding! Congratulations, host Water Shadow Sword proficiency +10."

  ……

  Fang Yan's Water Shadow Sword was pushed to its limits, using all his might to defend against the Phoenix Illusion's sharp attacks. Fang Yan gritted his teeth and persisted, with scarlet blood oozing from the corners of his mouth. What brought Fang Yan comfort was that, with his full force driving the Water Shadow Sword, his proficiency was rising rapidly, surpassing fifty in the blink of an eye. The cold system prompts kept ringing out, like a pleasant bell sound, and his proficiency continued to grow non-stop.

  Shuiying Sword's proficiency has increased, representing that Fang Yan is getting closer to the realm of a generation master. With Fang Yan's help, Fu Qingxuan, under tremendous pressure, successfully approached the Phoenix Ancient Sword.

  "Hmph."

  Fu Qingxuan stretched out her hand to pull out the Phoenix Ancient Sword, but her delicate jade-like hand transmitted a strong counterforce, causing her slender body to become unstable. However, she gritted her teeth and persisted, rebounding once before trying again. After several attempts, her internal organs were severely injured, and her previous injuries could no longer be suppressed. Suddenly, Fu Qingxuan spat out a mouthful of blood, and her body was sent flying backward by the intense counterforce.

  "It's still a failure, could it be that our fate is not enough, and we have no fate with this ancient sword." Fang Yan looked at Fu Qingxuan being shaken off by the ancient sword, his eyebrows furrowed unconsciously.

  "Hiss! Hiss!"

  Fu Qingxuan was blown away, but the two drops of crimson blood she spat out before being blown away splashed onto the Phoenix Ancient Sword. The crimson blood was absorbed by the Phoenix Ancient Sword, and the Phoenix Illusion that had been continuously attacking Fang Yan was summoned by some kind of power, re-condensing into a sword light that merged into the Phoenix Ancient Sword.

  Then, Fang Yan and others did not notice that the Sword Mountain had undergone a slight vibration, and the various sword energies in the Sword Mountain that had turned into small snakes also disappeared.

  "What's going on?" The Phoenix Shadow disappeared, Fang Yan had a puzzled face, what exactly happened just now, how did the Phoenix Shadow suddenly disappear?

  "Fang Yan, it seems that this Phoenix Ancient Sword has acknowledged me as its master." Fu Qingxuan got up from the ground, her pretty face was pale, but her eyes revealed a hint of excitement.

  "This ancient sword has recognized you as its master." Fang Yan also showed a joyful face upon hearing this. With Fu Qingxuan possessing this magical artifact, her combat strength would definitely increase exponentially, and when the time comes to eliminate Gao Jin and Wang Yanyan and the rest of the young masters from the two prominent families, it would be an easy task.

  Without the phoenix's shadowy attack, Fu Qingshuang was slightly stunned for a moment before getting up and walking towards the sword pedestal. With a light effort, the ancient Phoenix Sword was instantly pulled out from the pedestal.

  "Xuan sister, this sword is indeed tailored for you!" Fu Qingxuan held the Phoenix Ancient Sword, looking elegant and refreshing, Fang Yan couldn't help but praise.

  "This time, it's really thanks to you. If not for you, I wouldn't have been able to subdue this Phoenix Ancient Sword." Fu Qingxuan gently stroked the Flowing Ocean, her face smiling like a flower, and she couldn't bear to part with the Phoenix Ancient Sword in her hand.

  "Xuan sister, what level is this sword? It can't be a top-grade artifact, right?" Fang Yan asked with a smile.

  "This sword is called the Phoenix Ancient Sword, and it's indeed a top-grade artifact. Unfortunately, my strength is too weak, and this Phoenix Ancient Sword can't even unleash its due power." Fu Qingxuan lightly swung the Phoenix Ancient Sword in her hand, then smiled.

  "En, that's right. This ritual object can only be manipulated by cultivators above the Pre-Heavenly realm. We can't bring out its true power, which is also reasonable." Fang Yan said with a smile.

  "Rumble!"

  The top-grade sword, Phoenix Ancient Sword, was taken away by Fu Qingxuan. The sword mound suddenly burst out with a loud rumble, and the sword mountain behind Fang Yan collapsed in an instant. The various precious swords standing in the sword mountain instantly turned into flying ash. The surging currents formed by the convergence of sword energies rushed towards the Phoenix Ancient Sword in Fu Qingxuan's hand.

  It turned out that Jian Shan existed because of the existence of Feng Huang Gu Jian. At this moment, Feng Huang Gu Jian was taken away by someone, and Jian Shan no longer had a reason to continue existing.