My Wife Is The Leader Of A Demonic Cult

Chapter 340: Chapter 340: The Only Sword Between Heaven and Earth Chapter 340: Chapter 340: The Only Sword Between Heaven and Earth Jiang Shang stood on the mountain summit, looking down at An Jing below.

So young, he remembered when he, too, had been that young, but all that was many years ago.

Back then, he was just like this, challenging the man standing on the mountain summit, declaring he would slay that ‘lofty’ person.

This is what Jianghu is like.

Filled with fame and profit, desires, money, and beauty.

Mesmerizing, immersing oneself within it.

Entering this fray, no one is innocent, nor are their hands unstained by blood.

Jiang Shang had long seen through everything, thus his goal was no longer fame or profit, but the tangible longevity.

Only with longevity does one surpass the power of emperors and the authority of Sect Leaders.

There was a time of youthful vigor and fine horses, undaunted by the vicissitudes of Jianghu that hasten white hair, a world ever-changing, destined to brave it alone through endless deceits and betrayals.

Jiang Shang calmly said, “This old man has roamed Jianghu for decades, there have been many who wanted to kill me, but in the end, they all became a handful of yellow earth.”

His voice, not loud, yet echoed in An Jing’s ears.

Be it his fearsome reputation or his notoriety, Jiang Shang’s deterrent power in the world was immense; when ordinary Jianghu experts discussed his name, they did so with fearful respect.

An Jing laughed, “Roaming Jianghu for decades, and in the end, you became a lackey for Houjin?”

Jiang Shang did not speak; he glanced at several Houjin experts in the distance, before his figure flashed, and he extended his palm.

Boom!

A vigorous surge of blood qi swept out, instantly enveloping the Houjin experts, causing even the snow behind them to emit white vapor.

Zongzheng Yue’s figure was also revealed.

At this moment, her face showed a look of shock, her breathing even coming to a halt.

In an instant, several more Houjin experts died, which made everyone’s hearts tense, especially those hidden away in the distance.

Jiang Shang indifferently said, “Whomever I want to kill, I will kill, even if it’s heaven itself, I could poke a hole through it.”

An Jing’s palm touched the sword box on his back, “That’s quite a boast.”

Jiang Shang looked at An Jing, “This old man has always been bold with his words.”

An Jing drew the Dulu Sword from the sword box, “Those who brag tend to not be that strong.”

Swoosh!

The sword light of the Dulu Sword flashed across heaven and earth, a world-shaking cold brilliance emerged.

Jiang Shang extended his hand, even savoring the cold sharpness, “There are many things in this world that seem like coincidences at first glance, but if you ponder carefully, you’d realize that the cause must have been planted long ago.”

An Jing seriously said, “Like you and me, for example.”

Jiang Shang shook his head, “I was careless back then.”

An Jing said, “As an old-timer in Jianghu, you should not have been careless.”

Jiang Shang said, “My carelessness allowed a peerless and rare swordsman to appear in this world.”

An Jing said, “Do you not regret it?”

Jiang Shang said, “This old man never regrets what has happened. Isn’t life just like a game of chess, why take winning or losing too seriously?”

An Jing said, “What if this win or lose concerns life and death?”

Jiang Shang said, “Then this old man must take it seriously.”

An Jing said, “You do not wish to die; you merely wish to live.”

Jiang Shang said, “There is no one in this world who can make this old man die.”

An Jing said, “There is nothing absolute in this world.”

As he spoke, he slightly lifted the Dulu Sword in his hand, as if a mountain descended from the sky, heavily landing atop Yulong Snow Mountain.

The Dulu Sword is known as the World’s First Sword!

Truly a national treasure!

The overwhelming force of its momentum bore down, and many faces turned ashen.

Could this be the terrifying prowess of the World’s First Sword in the hands of an invincible Great Sword Immortal?

Jiang Shang’s complexion was like a still lake, “This old man is the absolute.”

With extreme concentration, Jiang Shang stepped forth; his figure instantly appeared in front of An Jing, and he swung his palm down.

Boom!

The snow around Yulong Snow Mountain shattered, resulting in a sky full of snowflakes.

From the outset, Jiang Shang escalated his combat power to a peak, still as calm waters, but once moved, like turbulent waves and collapsing heaven.

An Jing, holding the Dulu Sword with one finger, met Jiang Shang’s handprint.

The instant they touched, the entire Yulong Snow Mountain shook violently.

Crack! Crack!

A massive crack appeared suddenly between them, spreading rapidly on both sides, quickly forming a dark chasm ten feet wide and dozens of feet long.

The snowflakes on the mountain also trembled down, forming an avalanche.

“An avalanche! Run!”

“Run for it!”

Numerous experts present had never seen such a terrifying battle; the earth trembled, the mountain shook, and an avalanche ensued, scattering like wild animals in a frantic escape.

Heavenly Demon Palm! Heavenly Demon Star-plucking Hand!

Jiang Shang’s gaze was powerful, his figure vibrated, connecting with heaven and earth, radiating a light like that of the moon. His True Qi spread out, blanketing half the mountain peak in an astonishing sight—a split section of the peak actually hurtled towards An Jing.

Nameless Sword Technique! Selfless Dao!

An Jing neither dodged nor retreated, raising the Dulu Sword in his hand, a belt-like Sword Qi burst out, splitting the peak Jiang Shang stood on in two, with debris flying everywhere.

Boom boom!

The other half of the peak completely exploded, large boulders flung into the air like scattering blossoms, flying in all directions.

Jiang Shang struck again with a palm, as if stars were falling, heavily smashing towards the sweeping Sword Qi.

The largest of these boulders weighed tens of thousands of pounds, equivalent to a hillside; the experts present dared not confront them alone. A group of more than a dozen joined forces to propel away the flying boulders.

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At this moment, everyone’s hearts were greatly shaken. Is this the strength of a Five Qi Grandmaster?

A master who has half-stepped into the Land Immortal Realm?

It’s truly terrifying!

An Jing looked at his opponent, Jiang Shang, and could feel that Jiang Shang’s cultivation had improved again. It seemed to have reached the pinnacle of the Five Qi Grandmasters.

But merely reaching the peak of the Five Qi Grandmaster was not sufficient to be his match.

After all, An Jing was now at the Sixth Realm of the Sword Dao, his understanding of Heavenly Human Communication growing ever deeper, borrowing more and more of nature’s spiritual energy, coupled with the perfection of “Great Celestial Star Refining Body Technique” and True Qi refined with True Dragon Essence Blood. That was not something a Five Qi Grandmaster could compare with.

Now, Jiang Shang also narrowed his eyes. The strength An Jing had shown was more troublesome than he expected. However, the Undying Blood not only increased his cultivation but also allowed him to naturally comprehend Separating Heaven and Earth, one of his trump cards.

Jiang Shang’s gaze grew colder and colder.

Boom!

In the next instant!

It was as if a volcano suddenly erupted at that moment. A terrifying wave of True Qi shot straight into the sky, turning the sky an extremely blood-red color.

That blood-red aura carried with it cruelty, ferocity, savageness… all kinds of negative emotions.

“Senior brother, it feels terrible!”

Jia Meixian clutched her head and complained.

Yang Chong also felt a cold sweat on his forehead, gripping his sword tightly with both hands.

He knew in his heart that he must not let go of the sword in his hands; if he did, death would surely be waiting for him.

This moment felt as if one had arrived at the hell of the King of Death.

All the experts watching the battle felt extremely uncomfortable, even Ouyang Ping, who had reached the Second Qi Peak, was gasping for air and looked up in astonishment at the blood-red sky.

“Is this the Undying Blood!? It turns out to be such an evil thing.”

Ouyang Ping knew that Jiang Shang had been searching for Undying Blood, but he didn’t expect the Undying Blood he desperately sought to be such an evil thing.

Jiang Shang stood aloft in the air, looking down at An Jing from a high position, his expression cold and indifferent. That powerful True Qi pressure bore down heavily toward An Jing.

The majestic True Qi raged like a storm across the sky. Jiang Shang clasped his hand, and a surge of blood-colored True Qi roared out from his palm like a tidal wave.

Heaven and Earth Extinguishing Seven Palm! Earth Destruction!

In an instant, where the handprint passed, it seemed to coalesce into a layer of blood-red waves.

Those blood-red waves dramatically expanded in An Jing’s pupils. He took a deep breath abruptly, his expression growing slightly solemn.

The “Great Celestial Star Refining Body Technique” operated to its limit, and Heavenly Human Communication was unfolded.

Boom!

At that moment, an overwhelming True Qi burst forth from An Jing’s body like a flood. The degree of strength of that True Qi was even stronger than when he was at the Qin Emperor’s Mausoleum.

Majestic True Qi surged around him, and An Jing’s eyes sparkled. He lifted the Dulu Sword in his hand, and the energy of the sword shattered, with starlight shining from the depths. A great oppressive force seemed to emanate from within.

Buzzing! Buzzing!

The sharp Sword Light on the Dulu Sword began to contract, creating ripples of Sword Qi that surged out.

The already cold Snow Mountain became even colder, as if reaching an extreme. Some experts who had not yet reacted felt as if their blood had been frozen.

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A blade of Sword Radiance burst forth from the Dulu Sword, charging forward with astonishing speed. Wherever the piercingly cold Sword Radiance passed, the air itself was cleaved in two.

Heartless Path!

The Sword Radiance spilled across the sky before violently colliding with the layer of blood-red waves.

Boom!

It was like two massive glaciers slamming into each other.

In the next moment, everyone felt the ground shake and the air was filled with an extreme cold that appeared as white mist.

The icy blue waves turned into countless ice particles, scattering and fading away.

The chill gradually dissipated, and everyone’s eyes showed a look of surprise as they hadn’t expected what seemed to be a one-sided situation to be so evenly matched.

“Seriously… they’re too strong.”

“Both of their strengths are definitely not something ordinary Five Qi Grandmasters can match.”

“Jiang Shang got the Undying Blood and his strength greatly increased, but the Ghost Swordsman is not falling behind at all.”

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All those who could rush to the scene were knowledgeable experts, and at this moment, they were all astounded watching An Jing and Jiang Shang fight, clearly seeing that their battle had surpassed the realm of ordinary Five Qi Grandmaster combat.

An Jing looked emotionlessly ahead, the Dulu Sword still trembling incessantly, emitting white mist all around.

Jiang Shang’s figure also appeared from within the white mist, his eyes intently focused on An Jing, “It seems the True Dragon Essence Blood has greatly enhanced your strength.”

An Jing took a deep breath and said, “Haven’t you noticed yet?”

Jiang Shang asked, “Noticed what?”

An Jing said, “The Undying Blood is not really Undying Blood.”

Jiang Shang scoffed, “Then what is it?”

An Jing said, “It’s clearly Evil Blood. You have absorbed so much Evil Blood that the human blood within you has become diluted, and in the end, the human blood will vanish, replaced entirely by Evil Blood, turning you into an Evil Spirit.”

“Turning into a monster that is neither human nor ghost, neither demon nor fiend.”

Whoosh!

An Jing’s words resounded like thunder, leaving many listeners exchanging puzzled glances.

After all, it is widely known in Jianghu that Jiang Shang’s strength has greatly increased after obtaining the Undying Blood. Many in Jianghu have even followed in Jiang Shang’s footsteps, longing to obtain the Undying Blood for a great increase in their lifespan and power, to roam unfettered.

But now, from the mouth of the Ghost Swordsman, the Undying Blood turns out to be Evil Blood?

Jiang Shang looked at An Jing, and though a normal person would surely be wrinkled with worry from An Jing’s words, Jiang Shang’s heart was already extremely cold, and he wouldn’t be disturbed in the slightest by what An Jing said.

He firmly believed in himself, convinced that as long as he possessed the Undying Blood he could achieve eternal life.

Jiang Shang let out a cold laugh, “Undying Blood is the blood of eternal life; how could it possibly be Evil Blood?”

“Utterly oblivious.”

Boom!

And just as Jiang Shang’s gaze flickered, An Jing’s body suddenly stretched out, transforming into a beam of light shooting up towards the sky, charging straight towards Jiang Shang.

Whoosh!

An Jing appeared above Jiang Shang like a ghost, his hands gripping the Dulu Sword tightly as the boundless True Qi burst forth.

The endless darkness spread far and wide, and An Jing’s figure seemed to merge with the sky, a fearsome might emanating from his body.

Subsequently, Heaven and Earth’s True Qi gathered incessantly, with stars continuously condensing behind him.

Heavenly Human Communication and Immortal Sword!

The power of Heaven and Earth bolstered An Jing’s frame, making his aura even more profound, especially the vast and boundless Immortal Sword, which fell like stars.

An Jing’s sword emitted a bone-chilling aura as he thrust it towards Jiang Shang below.

Sword Light swept through, and sensing the terrifying force, Jiang Shang bellowed, his scarlet True Qi swirling together like a vortex before he struck out with a palm.

The clash between the Sword Light and the Handprint was fierce in the air, and the violent True Qi surged wildly to the surroundings.

The mountains shattered, shaking Heaven and Earth.

An Jing snorted coldly, and then his left hand clenched fiercely, as a flash of starlight emerged within his arm.

Boom!

An Jing unleashed his punch with full force, the raging True Qi rolling boundlessly as if it pierced through the air itself, emitting a series of trembling sounds.

Jiang Shang’s expression became stern, and at such close proximity, he couldn’t help but feel the chilling intent; immediately, his True Qi surged forth, as a crimson glow appeared in front of him.

That rich scent of blood carried an alarming presence of Evil Spirits, which if tainted could instantly invade the body.

Bang! Bang!

The forceful Fist Force struck heavily against the crimson radiance.

The next moment, he felt as if a severe impact had hit his internal organs, turning his complexion deathly pale.

“Wah!”

Jiang Shang’s body retreated several steps violently, then he spat out a mouthful of red blood. At this moment, he was severely wounded.

With the snowstorm howling past, An Jing stood in the snow holding his sword with one hand, the snowflakes landing on his head and shoulders.

An Jing, exerting his full strength, quickly inflicted a heavy blow on Jiang Shang.

And this was also the first time he had gone all out since leaving the Qin Emperor’s Mausoleum.

Even Jiang Shang, at the peak of a Five Qi Grandmaster, was no match and was easily overthrown.

“How could he be this strong!?”

Zongzheng Yue was greatly shocked upon seeing this, knowing that Jiang Shang was already a Five Qi Grandmaster who had absorbed the Evil Spirits’ Blood, attaining the pinnacle of a Five Qi Grandmaster. Without the abilities of Heavenly Human Communication and Separating Heaven and Earth, his Dao realm was already one of the best in the world, second only to Zhao Zhiwu and Zongzheng Huachun.

But now, he was defeated by An Jing in an instant.

Elsewhere, the two Xi Hafu continued their standoff.

The black and golden glows intertwined, both figures seated in meditation without moving. No one dared to approach them.

Who is the clinging ghost?

Who is the Buddha?

Proper understanding and proper view is Buddha, while deluded understanding and deluded view is the clinging ghost?

But what exactly are the standards for such judgments?

Under the intertwining of black and golden glows, a hint of fusion appeared. Seeing this, An Jing furrowed his brow deeply, a bad premonition rising in his heart.

Jiang Shang wiped the blood from his mouth, saying, “It seems that today, I must exert my full strength.”

An Jing indifferently replied, “You should have exerted your full strength earlier.”

Jiang Shang raised his head to look at the crimson sky above. The next moment, the blood that once filled the sky disappeared and the sun was once again visible to everyone.

Furthermore, at that moment, Jiang Shang’s Qi Mechanism also disappeared as if it had never existed.

Separating Heaven and Earth!

Due to the Undying Blood, Jiang Shang easily reached the realm of Separating Heaven and Earth, which was even more profound than that of Jun Qinglin, meaning he faced much less restraint from Heaven and Earth.

“This is the effect of the Evil Spirits’ Blood?”

Upon seeing this, An Jing raised his brow slightly.

Jiang Shang stepped forward and fiercely chopped his hand downwards.

Boom! Boom!

This palm from Jiang Shang was terrifyingly frightening, with a large Handprint phantom shooting out from above the sky. It seemed as if the air itself was parted by the strike, retreating to both sides.

An Jing’s eyes flashed with a cold light as his mighty True Qi was also channeled into the Dulu Sword.

The fierce collision of Sword Light caused a huge tremor, the immense True Qi spreading to the surroundings like an ocean.

The True Qi waves crashed heavily on the mountain, causing weaker slopes to collapse directly.

An Jing was astonished internally, well aware of how much his strength had increased, yet Jiang Shang’s power seemed to grow even more after he had separated from Heaven and Earth.

Cling clang cling clang cling!

The sound of metal clashing, comparable to mountains colliding, echoed through the heavens, leaving everyone unable to see the figures in the sky clearly. They could only observe the sparks flying ferociously.

For an expert like Ouyang Ping, this battle was indeed a fight of the ages.

He couldn’t catch the speed of the figures in the sky, not even their afterimages seemed visible anymore.

“It’s too powerful, these two are simply too powerful,”
A few grandmasters watched in silence, feeling a storm surge within their hearts.

Clang!

Above in the sky, the True Qi Storm exploded, separating the two figures.

An Jing extended his arm, with vast True Qi surging wildly.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

The True Qi flowed like a tide, filling the void of Heaven and Earth, mighty and boundless.

Heavenly Intent Four Symbols Sword Technique! Wind Unstoppable!

An Jing struck with his sword, the cyan light carrying the Dulu Sword rushing towards Jiang Shang in front of him.

In the next moment, An Jing unsheathed the Evil Suppressing Sword with his left hand.

Heavenly Intent Four Symbols Sword Technique! Fire Field Bear!

With one swing of his sword, An Jing’s Sword Radiance burst forth, as if it might set the air on fire.

Wind and fire at this moment seemed to have some mysterious connection, morphing into an overwhelming momentum, charging towards Jiang Shang in front.

The wind aided the fire’s momentum in its vast, boundless surge, raging towards Jiang Shang ahead.

What was even more shocking was that, as the two beams of sword light charged towards Jiang Shang, they faintly merged into one.

Boom! Boom!

Jiang Shang took a deep breath, his True Qi flowing like expansive rivers and lakes, surging into his palms.

Heaven and Earth Extinguishing Seven Palm! Heavenshock!

An extremely dazzling light burst out from behind Jiang Shang, ancient and filled with a sense of vicissitude, and an extremely cold Heavenly Demon appeared behind him.

The Heavenly Demon’s phantom towered dozens of feet high, almost equal to a small mountain assaulting his way.

Crash! Crash!

With a palm strike, he fearlessly met the grand momentum of wind and fire.

Bang bang bang bang!

When the handprint collided with the grand momentum of wind and fire, heaven and earth trembled, as if time itself had stopped.

No one knew how long had passed, visible shockwaves spread towards the surroundings, the dreadful True Qi waves were the result of the extreme collision between the two, instantly shattering the void.

Crash! Crash!

Subsequently, everyone witnessed an extremely astonishing scene, only to see that the normal sky above had now appeared a ring of black starry sky.

An Jing retreated several steps backward, while Jiang Shang slid against the snowy ground, leaving a long trace behind him.

Jiang Shang steadied himself, his tiger’s mouth throbbing with intense pain, but it seemed as though he had no perception of the pain at all.

His True Qi wildly spread throughout his body and then, taking him as the center, formed into blood-red whirlpools. These blood-red whirlpools were filled with an abundance of evil spirits.

At the same time, the Heavenly Demon behind Jiang Shang also turned into a blood color.

Under the cruel blood-red light, the Heavenly Demon underwent drastic changes.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The blood-red whirlpools continued to spread around, seemingly about to envelop An Jing.

Not only that, Jiang Shang recited some kind of indescribable spell, as the surrounding spiritual energy of the world and the evil Qi frantically rushed into the blood-red whirlpool.

An Jing could sense that within the whirlpool, there was a stunning power that could likely shatter him if he came into contact with it.

“How formidable Jiang Shang is!”

An Jing’s expression was extremely solemn. Jiang Shang, truly worthy of being the former Sect Hierarch of the Demon Sect, was one of the top experts in the world today, not only powerful but also having endless methods at his disposal.

The sky suddenly disappeared as if into nothingness, turning pitch black and endless, becoming a vast and profound expanse dotted with stars.

“Buzz! Buzz!”

An Jing slapped his palm, and immediately the Dulu Sword and the Evil Suppressing Sword turned into two giant swords, charging towards the blood-red whirlpool in front.

The sharp Sword Light rushed forward, the air currents on both sides desperately fleeing.

The blood-red whirlpool was mysterious, giving off a suffocating sensation.

Sss! Sss!

The two swords pierced through the air, fiercely penetrating the golden whirlpool.

Boom!

Suddenly, a thunderous noise echoed through heaven and earth, causing even the Immortal Emperors present to tremble in their hearts, their complexions pale as a True Qi storm spread wildly around them.

“Do you think this is enough to defeat me?”

A sharp light flashed across Jiang Shang’s eyes as he pushed forward with both hands, dispersing the True Qi storm that was dozens of feet in front of him.

Swish swish swish swish!

The blood-red whirlpool was almost unaffected and continued to spread towards An Jing, centering around Jiang Shang, like a colossal beast trying to swallow An Jing whole.

Underneath the whirlpool, An Jing appeared tiny and powerless, the surrounding experts all held their breath and did not dare to breathe heavily.

And as An Jing saw the blood-red whirlpool spreading towards him, there was not the slightest expression on his face.

The Snow Mountain was nearly collapsing, the surroundings were devastated, a complete mess.

At this moment, immersed in darkness, his mind was blank, An Jing had actually forgotten about the Dulu Sword and the Evil Suppressing Sword.

As a Swordsman, he himself was a sword, the sharpest sword in the world.

In Jiang Shang’s eyes, An Jing seemed to have disappeared.

If it were peeling heaven and earth apart, one could still sense it, but now the figure and the Qi had thoroughly vanished.

As if this world itself never had this person at all.

For an instant, he was slightly astonished, wondering how a person could suddenly disappear, but this astonishment was fleeting, not even lasting the duration of a blink.

Because in Jiang Shang’s eyes, there appeared a sword.

It was a sword he had never seen before, yet this sword was even more formidable than the Dulu Sword, even more terrifying, making him, a heartless person, feel the chill.

There was nothing else in Jiang Shang’s pupils except the chill of that sword.

He had no fear, no dread in his heart anymore.

At this moment, he was void of all emotions.

Nothing could stop that sword!

His confidence began to collapse, his belief started to wane.

And when a person shifts from belief to disbelief, that is the most vulnerable time, especially for the strong. The stronger a person is, the more vulnerable they are at such times.

Rumble! Rumble!

The Yulong Snow Mountain, the great snow-covered mountain, astonishingly began to collapse, with clouds of dust rising and snowflakes fluttering down.

All those present couldn’t help but exclaim in amazement!

The sunlight shone upon this land, which rather than bringing warmth, only added to the coldness.

“Puchi!”

Just then, that sword swept across the world and then heavily pierced through Jiang Shang’s body.

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