Chapter 697 - 686: Little Zhao’s Transformation

The Twelve Sword Stars felt as if their entire worldview had been overturned!

What kind of formidable person is Jian Yue?

Invincible within his domain!

Even Mo Kui wouldn’t dare to challenge him one-on-one in Jian Yue’s domain.

Naturally, the Twelve Sword Stars wouldn’t dare either!

Such an unbeatable sword spirit, actually dead?!

Thinking about it makes them feel bewildered and their hearts tremble!

They could not accept this fact for the moment!

Whoosh!

Ding Ling took advantage of the Twelve Sword Stars’ momentary distraction and immediately struck with a sword, knocking Little Zhao out of the void, who then fell onto an island in the East Sea!

Ding Ling followed closely, moving swiftly like a flash of lightning.

He reached the island before Little Zhao and casually thrust his sword, causing a small mountain to crumble into dozens of pieces. Ding Ling then used the Dragon Capturing Skill, scattering these fragments in an orderly manner, in an instant.

Boom! An Eight Array Map sprang up from the ground, with Ding Ling sitting at its center, unleashing a tumult of clouds and winds, fog rising and Evil Qi shooting straight into the sky!

Snap!

Just as Little Zhao, who had fallen on the island, tried to ascend, he immediately realized he couldn’t get out, as if trapped in a maze.

"What grand array is this?"

The Twelve Sword Stars spoke in unison, their voices booming throughout the Ten Directions Realm:

"How is it possible to set up such a powerful odd array so quickly?!"

Ding Ling’s speed was too fast.

In an instant, the Eight Array Map was completed.

The Twelve Sword Stars didn’t react in time. By the time they realized it was an array map, it was too late.

They tried to break through several times.

However, this island was extraordinary, containing boundless Spiritual Vitality, which enhanced the Eight Array Map. As a result, the map’s power was not lacking compared to when it was supported by Celestial Might.

Moreover, since the core of this array had Ding Ling wielding the Emperor’s Sword, it made the Eight Array Map unbreakable and immensely powerful!

The Twelve Sword Stars attempted to manipulate Little Zhao’s body to break through the map several times but failed.

With Ding Ling sitting at the core, amplifying the array ninety times over, the trapping ability of this Eight Array Map was terrifyingly extreme!

The Twelve Sword Stars could not understand after several attempts.

They could only wander irritably within the array map, trying to find a solution.

Initially, they were careful with Little Zhao’s body, considering it might become their future vessel.

But as time passed.

In the blink of an eye, several days went by.

They felt the lack of Evil Thoughts and Demonic Thoughts in Little Zhao’s body. If this continued, they would inevitably become weaker, causing them to lose control and roar:

"If we’re not let out soon, we’ll devour Little Zhao! Let all your hard work be in vain."

"Is it really intolerable?"

Ding Ling had learned from the Sword Scorpion’s memory.

That the spiritual objects living in the Sword Pool must devour Evil Thoughts, Demonic Thoughts! If not consumed, their power would gradually decline until they eventually died!

And since Little Zhao had fallen from the Sword Realm without taking lives, naturally, there were no Evil Thoughts to nurture the Twelve Sword Stars!

Moreover, Little Zhao’s consciousness was trapped, and being a kind and upright character, it was impossible for Demonic Thoughts to arise. So unless the Twelve Sword Stars escaped soon, went to the Sword Pool, or traveled around killing others to devour their Evil Thoughts and Demonic Thoughts, they would grow weaker!

Understanding this,

is why Ding Ling chose to trap the Twelve Sword Stars first.

He couldn’t bring himself to harm Little Zhao’s body, so he could only trap the enemy.

Otherwise, this battle would have been over long ago.

Now the other party wanted to use Little Zhao as a threat, which seemed to suggest they had run out of options.

Thinking of this.

Ding Ling immediately let the Sword Spirit walk out of his shell, controlling it so that the Sword Spirit moved like a light, traversing various locations within the Eight Array Map.

Because Ding Ling understood the Eight Array Map so well, he could ambush the Twelve Sword Stars.

Whoosh!

At this moment, the Twelve Sword Stars were scurrying like headless chickens within the Eight Array Map. The Sword Spirit seized the opportunity, suddenly entering Little Zhao’s body, darting into Little Zhao’s Sea of Consciousness with lightning speed. It glanced around quickly and spotted Little Zhao trapped at the core of the Sea of Consciousness.

Little Zhao sat cross-legged, eyes closed, with her hands forming seals. Mysterious auras rose from her body, and the black corrosive qi around her couldn’t harm her at all.

"Is this the Heaven-Transferring Divine Technique? Or the World-Ending Demon Body? Or some other method?"

Ding Ling saw traces of various divine skills from the seals Little Zhao formed with her hands, quietly astonished.

How long had it been?

Little Zhao had comprehended the Heaven-Transferring Divine Technique to this degree?

It seemed she had gained an extraordinary destiny and opportunity.

No wonder she could resist the corrosive qi from the Twelve Sword Stars.

However, the protective barrier formed by the mysterious aura was growing thinner, and it wouldn’t last much longer.

Ding Ling didn’t hesitate. Suddenly, he appeared before Little Zhao, casually pointed, and invoked Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root! A myriad of Sword Qi danced in the air, converging into a net to protect Little Zhao.

"Young master."

Little Zhao seemed to sense something, opened her eyes, saw Ding Ling, and felt a surge of joy as she exclaimed.

’Continue to concentrate and maintain your composure. Protect yourself.’

Ding Ling said.

"Yes, young master."

Little Zhao solemnly nodded, closed her eyes again, and quickly moved her hands, forming mysterious seals!

Perhaps Ding Ling’s presence gave Little Zhao immense courage and confidence.

Or was it accumulated strength manifesting suddenly? Spiritual light and inspiration burst forth?

Her hand seals seemed to achieve a breakthrough amidst this emergency, becoming stronger and more ethereal, and the protective light for her soul expanded from one foot to ten feet instantly!

"How is this possible?!"

The Twelve Sword Stars all turned, surprised, then angered:

"No more holding back, attack!"

Earlier, they didn’t want to kill Little Zhao’s consciousness, intending to perfectly seize everything that was Little Zhao. This way, they could fully integrate with Little Zhao’s Perfect Supreme Sword Bone, enhancing their future potential.

If they forcibly killed Little Zhao, her potential would be greatly diminished, adversely affecting their future, so they were cautious.

But as days passed, they grew weaker! Coupled with Ding Ling’s sudden intrusion and Little Zhao’s breakthrough, it seemed to provoke them.

Making them realize if they didn’t end Little Zhao, they might not have a future at all.

Thus, their actions were ruthless this time.

"Invert Heaven and Earth!"

The Twelve Sword Stars also organized themselves in Little Zhao’s Sea of Consciousness. Originally, six of them maintained the stability of the Sea of Consciousness, but now four immediately split off, leaving only two to maintain it:

"Young man, don’t make a mistake! We spared Little Zhao, which is why she isn’t dead. If you keep pushing us.

The mutual destruction will leave no victor."

"Let me say something to you as well."

Ding Ling glanced at the Twelve Sword Stars:

’Leave Little Zhao’s Sea of Consciousness now, and I won’t pursue this matter further.’

"Do you think we will believe you?"

The Twelve Sword Stars responded in unison.

One of them could no longer hold back, dispersing the hand seal that had been prepared long ago. In an instant, a Sword Qi infused with Ying and Yang Qi, with the force to invert Heaven and Earth, shot rapidly towards the center of Ding Ling’s brow.