The instant Cipher Rite-Heaven from the Cipher-Devil Sword Sect entered the sword formation, he was assailed with sword will. Countless sword techniques bombarded him, all of them entering his sea of consciousness to combat his very will.

This had nothing to do with his true energy or power index, but was a competition of wills instead.

Although it wasn’t visually impressive, it was an extremely dangerous situation. A loss would involve the destruction of his soul, turning him into an empty husk. However, this young lord was particularly strong-willed.

“Die!” he shouted as he stood there, tall and straight, looking like a consummate divine sword, ready to pierce through the void. Around him swirled the will of the Cipher-Devil Sword, causing thunderous rumblings to echo out and making him seem like all heaven and earth was under his control.

“Supreme Cipher-Devil Sword!”

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