Chapter 508 Soul Armor Formed from the Power of the Five Elements

One must understand that Guiyi Sect is one of the powerful sects in the Tianniu Continent of the Xiangang Continent, ranked among the Nine Sects and Thirteen Gates of the Eastern Zhou.

Guiyi Sect specializes in the cultivation of the Five Elements techniques and is renowned for its armor forging.

The sect has numerous disciples and vast influence, occupying an important position in the Tianniu Continent. Many scattered smaller sects are affiliated with Guiyi Sect, requiring them to regularly offer tributes for protection.

During the development of Guiyi Sect, a core disciple named Yun Yifeng emerged. He cultivated in seclusion for a long time, and upon emerging, his cultivation was extraordinary.

He challenged all the core disciples of Great Soul Sect and won, and even the ordinary elders of Great Soul Sect were no match for him.

In a competition between Guiyi Sect and Great Soul Sect, Yun Yifeng swept through with a single sword, injuring nine Great Soul Sect disciples and three elders. His reputation subsequently soared, subtly establishing him as the foremost among the new generation of disciples in the Tianniu Continent.

This is also why Fan Shanmeng, upon hearing it was Guiyi Sect, was filled with apprehension towards the man before her.

Kong Xuzi stood with one hand behind his back and said indifferently, “You don’t need to rush to resist, because this place has already been controlled by this Venerable. With your strength, you are not worthy.”

As Kong Xuzi stepped his right foot into the void, his cultivation at the Mid-stage Empty Tribulation Realm instantly surged. Compared to the previous ethereal aura, the difference between the two was like heaven and earth.

Lin Che narrowed his eyes, then smiled calmly and said, “Mid-stage Kong Jie (Void Tribulation Realm), hehehe, it seems Dao Brother has always been hiding his true strength. No wonder he is so fearless in intercepting me here.”

Xu Kongzi stood with one hand behind his back and said faintly, “So what? The cultivation world is inherently a place where the strong prey on the weak, and deception is rampant. With your strength, you still want to see the Immortal Ancestor? You truly don’t know the immensity of heaven and earth.”

“Junior, hand over the magic treasures on you, and this old man will spare your life. Otherwise, today, you will surely die!”

Lin Che’s laughter gradually subsided, and the scarlet killing intent in his eyes, like a dormant fierce beast, suddenly awakened. The previously restrained God of Slaughter Origin (Source/Essence) power around his body erupted with a roar.

A dark black battle armor phantom flashed across his body, a sign of the initial fusion of the God of Slaughter True Body’s power with his physical body.

His aura at the Mid-stage Kong Jie (Void Tribulation Realm) instantly soared, subtly overpowering the pressure emanating from Xu Kongzi.

“The strong prey on the weak?”

Lin Che took a step forward. With each step he took, fine cracks appeared in the void beneath his feet.

“That saying should be for you instead.”

Lin Che slowly raised his right hand, and a mass of condensed, blood-like killing intent gathered in his palm. This was the basic killing move, Heart Severance, comprehended from the God Slaying Record.

Xu Kongzi’s expression changed slightly. He hadn’t expected Lin Che to also be at the Mid-stage Kong Jie (Void Tribulation Realm). No wonder he was so fearless after learning of his own realm.

“Mere verbal trickery! Today, I shall let you witness the power of my Guiyi Sect’s Five Elements techniques and soul armor!”

Before he finished speaking, Xu Kongzi formed hand seals, and a dense Five Elements spiritual energy surged around him. Five streams of spiritual light—gold, wood, water, fire, and earth—intertwined and revolved, instantly condensing into a massive Five Elements Shield, blocking in front of him.

At the same time, a dark golden soul armor phantom appeared behind Xu Kongzi. The armor was covered in intricate runes, exuding a heavy pressure.

This was the Five Elements soul armor forged by Guiyi Sect from millennium profound iron mixed with Tianniu Soul Crystals. Although not as heaven-defying as the Tianniu soul armor, it could still increase a cultivator’s strength by 30%, and it was standard equipment for Guiyi Sect’s core elders.

“Die!”

Xu Kongzi let out a low roar, and the Five Elements Shield thrust forward violently. The five streams of spiritual light transformed into sharp blades, whistling towards Lin Che.

Where the blades passed, the air was torn apart, emitting piercing screeches. The surrounding mountains and trees were instantly pulverized by the invisible force.

Fan Shanmeng watched from the side, trembling with fear, subconsciously retreating several steps. She deeply understood the power of a Mid-stage Kong Jie (Void Tribulation Realm) cultivator’s full-strength attack.

She was also well aware of the domineering nature of Guiyi Sect’s Five Elements techniques, and she couldn’t help but worry for Lin Che. Even if Lin Che had just broken through, facing a well-prepared Xu Kongzi, he would likely have a hard time.

Lin Che, however, remained expressionless. As the Five Elements blades approached, the Heart Severance killing move in his palm suddenly shot out.

The blood-colored killing intent transformed into a slender sword shadow, seemingly slow, yet precisely avoiding the sharp edges of the Five Elements blades, thrusting directly towards the center of the Five Elements Shield.

Clang!!!

With a crisp clang, the blood-colored sword shadow struck the Five Elements Shield, actually piercing directly through the shield!

The runes on the Five Elements Shield instantly dimmed, and the five streams of spiritual light scattered like a receding tide. The shield itself shattered into countless fragments.

“What?”

Xu Kongzi’s pupils constricted, his face filled with disbelief. His Five Elements Shield had once withstood a full-strength attack from a Mid-stage Kong Jie (Void Tribulation Realm) cultivator, yet now it was broken by Lin Che’s single move?

Before he could react, Lin Che’s figure flickered, appearing before him like a ghost. His left hand formed a fist, carrying the cold aura of Nirvana Origin, and smashed heavily into Xu Kongzi’s chest.

The power of Nirvana Origin was most adept at annihilating vitality and spiritual energy. Before the fist even touched him, Xu Kongzi felt a bone-chilling cold, and his Five Elements spiritual energy within his body showed signs of stagnation.

“Not good!”

Xu Kongzi hastily activated his Five Elements soul armor. The armor instantly solidified, and the dark golden runes erupted with dazzling light, forming a sturdy defense.

“Bang!”

The fist struck the soul armor heavily, emitting a dull thud.

Xu Kongzi felt a terrifying force surge into his body through the soul armor. His internal organs ached as if displaced, and he couldn’t help but spit out a mouthful of fresh blood. He staggered back dozens of steps before barely steadying himself.

“How is this possible…”

Xu Kongzi looked down at the soul armor on his chest, only to see a clear fist print on it. The runes were dim and lifeless, already on the verge of shattering.

“This is impossible! How can your strength be so terrifying?”

Xu Kongzi was utterly horrified. He truly couldn’t understand why Lin Che’s combat strength, despite being at the same Mid-stage Kong Jie (Void Tribulation Realm), far surpassed his own.

Lin Che didn’t answer; his figure vanished again.

The next second, he had appeared behind Xu Kongzi, his right hand clenched into a claw. The power of God of Slaughter Origin (Source/Essence) condensed into a sharp claw-light, grabbing towards Xu Kongzi’s back.

Where the claw-light passed, the void was torn, leaving behind streaks of black marks.

Xu Kongzi felt the fatal threat from behind, his scalp tingling. He hurriedly circulated all his spiritual energy, wanting to activate his Five Elements escape technique to flee.

However, the cold aura of Nirvana Origin had already locked onto him, causing his spiritual energy to circulate sluggishly, and his escape technique was unable to be cast in time.

“Pfft!”

The claw-light easily penetrated the Five Elements soul armor, piercing into Xu Kongzi’s back.

Xu Kongzi’s body stiffened, and he spat out a large mouthful of blood. His eyes rapidly became unfocused, and he also felt his vitality being rapidly devoured by that terrifying killing intent and Nirvana Origin power. His meridians were also destroyed in an instant.

He also couldn’t believe that he was actually not this guy’s opponent!

Lin Che slowly withdrew his hand, the blood dripping from his fingertips carrying a rich spiritual energy aura, and his eyes revealed endless coldness.