Chapter 527 - 518: Illusion Spirit Fusion! Light Flame Black Blade

Chapter 527: Chapter 518: Illusion Spirit Fusion! Light Flame Black Blade

With a crisp DING, the God of Nature’s million-meter-tall illusory figure suddenly crumbled, dissolving into countless green motes of light that scattered across the heavens. However, just as Mu Chen believed these motes to be a blessing bestowed upon the world, they began to rapidly converge at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye, transforming into a spinning green Array Map.

This Array Map bore no complex Runes, no superfluous lines. It possessed only a single, simple, and never-before-seen symbol at its core. No one had ever laid eyes on this symbol, let alone knew its meaning. And though one could see its shape clearly, trying to replicate it in the mind’s eye proved utterly impossible.

Before Mu Chen or anyone else could even register their shock, the green Array Map abruptly flipped over and descended. It settled perfectly over the Golden Arrays where Mu Chen and Xiaohai were situated, encompassing them both within its bounds.

Then, the Golden Array beneath Mu Chen and the one beneath Xiaohai both pulsed with Primordial Power. Countless fine golden threads extended from their respective Array Plates and plunged into the green Array Map. In that instant, the three previously separate Array Maps completely merged, forming a single, complete Array Map.

And this Array Map was none other than the Illusion Spirit Contract!

"Urk..."

Suddenly, Mu Chen felt a searing heat on his right wrist as a simple yet arcane symbol emerged on his skin. He glanced down and saw it was the very same inscrutable symbol from the Illusion Spirit Contract!

The same thing was happening to Xiaohai. But unlike Mu Chen’s, the symbol appearing on Xiaohai was enormous, covering nearly its entire chest. Yes, the symbol appeared not on its wrist, but on its chest!

The moment both symbols fully solidified, the Golden Arrays beneath Mu Chen and Xiaohai rapidly converged, finally merging into one amidst a dazzling burst of golden light!

The sky... grew dim once more. An explosive shockwave of Primordial Power erupted outward from the point where the Golden Arrays overlapped. The green Array Map instantly contracted, shrinking to match the size of the now-fused Golden Array.

From the outside, the figures of Mu Chen and Xiaohai were completely engulfed by a dazzling golden light. But from within, Mu Chen’s illusory form remained, while Xiaohai’s had vanished completely. In its place, a tri-colored orb of light—scarlet, red, and black—sank into Mu Chen’s chest.

As the orb of light entered him, Mu Chen felt a vast power spread from his chest throughout his entire body. In that instant, a bewitching Blue Flame flared to life between his brows. Countless wisps of black and white energy erupted from within him, and a terrifying heat incinerated his clothes, revealing a bronze-toned body that was instantly encased in a perfectly fitting suit of Battle Armor!

The Battle Armor was pitch-black, but countless sharp Sword Blades jutted out from the shoulders, joints, and spine. These spikes were not savage or ugly; their metallic texture seemed profound under the glow of the golden light, exuding the domineering air of a sovereign who reigns over all creation.

The Battle Armor was flawless, even covering his hands perfectly with the Armor of Pitch Black. Ten Steel Blades shot out from his fingertips, transforming his hands into a pair of Steel Dragon’s Claws.

Of course, these were merely changes to his appearance. Just as the Battle Armor finished forming, Mu Chen felt a sudden itching and stinging pain across his shoulder blades. Before he could even begin to understand the cause of this unbearable sensation, two jets of scorching Mysterious Blue Flame erupted from his shoulder blades. The Mysterious Blue Flame shot out more than ten meters behind him before halting. It felt as if his body had gained two new limbs, and Mu Chen subconsciously tried to control them with his mind.

To his surprise, the two streams of Mysterious Blue Flame suddenly flared wide. Most of the fire receded, revealing a pair of pitch-black, metallic Steel Wings emerging from within. When fully spread, the massive wings spanned a distance of nearly twenty meters. In their presence, Mu Chen’s own body seemed small, yet the sight was not the least bit awkward.

Along the entire outline of the Steel Wings, blue Nether Flame burned with a savage heat, so intense that even the surrounding golden light seemed to show faint signs of being consumed by it.

Just then, the Blue Flame between Mu Chen’s brows flickered. Following the appearance of the Steel Wings, a pitch-black Dragon Tail, over ten meters long, shot out from behind him with a SWOOSH. The Sword Blades along its length sprang out, converging toward the tip in a drill-like formation. Once unfurled, it would undoubtedly become a terrifying weapon.

The transformation was not yet complete. Mu Chen’s waist-length blue hair began to grow again, reaching down to his calves. Its ice-blue color rapidly faded, replaced by a bewitching purple. Once the color had fully set, two sharp, perfectly curved Dragon Horns grew from his head, slanting backward and upward, adding a fantastical quality to his demonic allure.

Looking at his eyes, the ice-blue petals within them remained unchanged, but the markings around his eyes had transformed dramatically. His complexion grew fairer, and two purple, tear-like streaks extended down from the corners of his eyes to his cheeks, giving him a uniquely strange and eerie look.

At last, the external transformation was complete. With a SIZZLE, the arcane Illusion Spirit Symbol emerged from within his body and firmly etched itself onto the pitch-black Battle Armor.

He spread his wings and swung his massive tail. The golden light surrounding him was instantly blown away, revealing his current form clearly to everyone watching. Although... it was only an illusory projection floating in the air, when that projection was reflected in their eyes, all that remained was profound, utter shock!

"Wh-what is that?"

"I think that’s the kid from before! But why has he changed so drastically? And... is that even human? Even a Beastman couldn’t possibly unleash such a terrifying aura!"

"The Illusion Spirit Contract... Is this Illusion Spirit Fusion?"

Dilaka stared at Mu Chen in the sky, unconcealable shock filling his eyes. Mu Chen’s change in appearance was one thing, but more importantly, now that Mu Chen was in this state, he found he was completely unable to probe the depths of his power!

But one thing was certain: Mu Chen’s Martial Artist Realm hadn’t changed in the slightest. After undergoing the Illusion Spirit Fusion, however, his power, speed, physical strength, and even his methods of attack had all changed dramatically! Without a doubt, if he were to face a High Tier expert now, his combat and survival capabilities would be enhanced to an unprecedented degree!

"All things have a spirit, and all things must have a name. Your appearance marks the birth of a new existence. I bestow upon you the name: Light Flame Dark Blade!"

While everyone was still lost in amazement, the ethereal voice that had faded away was heard once more. Though no figure could be seen, her voice reached the ears of all present.

"Light Flame Dark Blade."

Mu Chen murmured the name softly, his emotionless, ice-blue eyes staring at his own pitch-black hands. The power and explosive force that felt ready to burst from his body made him eager to test it.

However, just three seconds after the Goddess of Nature’s voice faded, the Golden Array beneath Mu Chen suddenly shattered. The next moment, his projected figure vanished from the air. With that, the terrifying pressure that had been suppressing all of Holy Tomb Mountain was abruptly lifted. Dilaka reacted instantly, summoning his Immortal Extinction Sword.

Meanwhile, Toad Child, Sun Yi, and Black Lotus Child all rose to their feet, watching Dilaka with caution. It was obvious they had gained nothing from this intrusion. In fact, thinking back on it now, their actions seemed utterly foolish—stupid to the extreme.

"Well, since the pressure is gone and the Illusion Spirit Contract is complete..."

"In that case, let’s just drop the matter. We’re leaving."

Toad Child shot a resentful glance toward the spot where Mu Chen had vanished, searing the boy’s transformed image into his mind. Then, affecting an air of indifference, he spoke.

"Holy Tomb Mountain is not a marketplace you can just wander into as you please. Forget about you lot! Even if those old geezers from the Hidden Clans were to emerge from seclusion, they’d still need a ticket to tour Holy Tomb Mountain. Otherwise, you have to leave something behind."

However, just as he finished speaking and was about to take a step, a majestic and ancient voice descended from the heavens. It was immediately followed by a terrifying pressure that locked directly onto Toad Child, Black Lotus Child, and Sun Yi.

"This presence... It’s Nameless!"

Black Lotus Child and Sun Yi might not have known who the voice belonged to, but to Toad Child, who had once lost a foreleg to this person, the voice was unnervingly familiar. His very soul was trembling.

"Oh? I’m surprised you still remember me," the voice from the sky remarked with a detached laugh.

"Heh! I could never forget it, not in a million years! It’s true I’m no match for you. You could crush me in a matter of minutes! But don’t forget your current status! Do you dare make a move against me?" Toad Child sneered, suppressing the terror in his heart as he shouted his reply.

"..."

Nameless fell silent. But the silence lasted only a few seconds before he began to laugh. "You’re right. I really don’t dare do anything to you. But if you want to leave, you all have to leave something behind as a ’performance fee’ for Dilaka, wouldn’t you say?"

Cold sweat beaded on Toad Child’s forehead. He asked, "What do you want me to leave behind? Name it!"

Nameless said, "How about you leave your lives here?"

Black Lotus Child let out two cold laughs. "Heh, our lives aren’t something you can take just by asking," he said indifferently. "As one of the Nine Heavens, you are forbidden from acting! To think Dilaka alone could keep the three of us here is nothing but a foolish fantasy!"

"Oh? Hahaha, I think you’ve misunderstood! The restriction on the Nine Heavens is that we cannot kill Martial Artists below the level of a Nine-Ring Saint Peak! It says nothing, however, about suppressing them!"

"!!"

Hearing this, the faces of Toad Child, Black Lotus Child, and Sun Yi all changed drastically! A sense of crisis and the stench of death filled the air in an instant. The next moment, a cruel and furious voice echoed from in front of them.

"Twelve Sword Realms, Eighth Sword... Sword Palace! You three are worthy of me unleashing my eighth sword!"