Immortal King Xue He felt prickling pain all over his skin. His heart shook, and he inwardly cried out, This is bad!0

He’d never looked down on his opponent. He’d prepared thoroughly, and he’d remained on guard and ready to fight throughout this operation.0

Thus, the moment he laid eyes on Shen Mu, he attacked without the slightest hesitation.0

Despite this, his heart sank in the face of Shen Mu's sudden attack. He suddenly realized that, for all his caution, he’d still underestimated just how terrifying this young man was.0

This slash was strong enough to provoke instinctual fear! He was an Immortal King, yet he sensed an impending lethal threat!0

But there was no time left to change his approach.0

If I block this attack, I can take out the Bloody Soul Bells. I might get badly injured in the process, but I can definitely take him down!0

Immortal King Xue He’s eyes flashed with ruthless light. So long as he survived this slash, he could use his killer weapon to make Shen Mu regret having ever tried to attack him.0

Clang!!!0

A heaven-shaking impact rang out.0

The Sword of the Human Realm struck like the blue dome of heaven pouring onto the world below. It slammed into Xue He’s white bone halberd...0