Chapter 617 - 173: Desolate Land Counter-Kill, the Possessing Ancestor’s Soul Shattered by the Ten Thousand Souls Banner

Chapter 617: Chapter 173: Desolate Land Counter-Kill, the Possessing Ancestor’s Soul Shattered by the Ten Thousand Souls Banner

Inside the All-Seeing Mirror’s Mirror Image Space.

The scene here was identical to the Flame Fire Forbidden Land outside.

Billowing heatwaves, scorched earth everywhere, and the air thick with dense Flame Fire Evil Qi.

When Chu Fan had taken out the All-Seeing Mirror earlier, he had already made thorough preparations, replicating the entire terrain and environment of the area near the Flame Fire Forbidden Land into the Mirror Image Space.

The demonically transformed Zhang Ling’Er, her mind unclear, couldn’t distinguish reality from illusion. In a moment of carelessness, she stepped into this indiscernible Mirror Image Space and was trapped inside.

At this moment, Chu Fan was hiding behind a massive, concealed stone, suppressing his aura and silently observing the crazed Zhang Ling’Er.

If it were just Zhang Ling’Er herself, even with her Demonic Transformation and soaring strength, he wouldn’t have needed to go to such great lengths to set this trap.

Although Zhang Ling’Er had absorbed a vast amount of Flame Fire Evil Qi and fueled her hatred to its absolute peak, her power, while terrifying on the surface, was in reality only at the early stage of the Bright Heart Realm at best.

She wasn’t necessarily much stronger than Tang Yu.

It was only the poisonous fiend energy and corrupting power clinging to her that made one somewhat wary.

But under the sweep of Chu Fan’s incomparably powerful Divine Sense, a faint, almost imperceptible aura hidden within Zhang Ling’Er’s body made him feel a subtle sense of dread.

It was an ancient, decaying, yet immensely vast spiritual fluctuation—something Zhang Ling’Er herself could never possess.

Inside the Mirror Image Space, Zhang Ling’Er swung her Frost Sword, unleashing wild torrents of Sword Qi. She frantically hacked at the scenery, desperate to break free from this deeply unsettling space.

Chu Fan remained hidden, like a panther poised to strike.

He moved slowly and silently around Zhang Ling’Er, simultaneously using Talismans to quickly set up three inconspicuous Arrays in hidden spots—the very same Netherworld Arrays he had prepared in advance.

Then, using the Spirit Turtle Hibernation Technique to completely conceal his aura, he activated the Light and Shadow Escape Technique to merge with his surroundings. Like an invisible man, he silently crept up behind Zhang Ling’Er.

No superfluous movements...

A cold glint flashed in Chu Fan’s eyes. His Black Abyss Soward swung out, unleashing a streak of inky black light that carried a fierce gale as it slashed down violently!

CLANG!

Although Zhang Ling’Er’s mind was in chaos, her combat instincts were still astonishing. Her reaction was incredibly fast; the instant the blade’s light reached her, she blocked Chu Fan’s powerful blow with a backhanded swing of her Frost Sword!

The deafening sound of metal on metal rang out amidst a shower of sparks. She had just barely blocked Chu Fan’s attack.

Just then, from the shadows on the other side, Tang Yu—who had also used the Breath Concealment Skill to sneak over—seized the opportunity and struck!

Her longsword struck like a viper’s tongue, carrying a sliver of cold, eerie light as it slashed straight for the vital spot on Zhang Ling’Er’s neck!

"Tang Yu... You dare betray me!"

A look of disbelief crossed Zhang Ling’Er’s twisted face, her voice sharp and piercing.

She subconsciously ducked, narrowly avoiding Tang Yu’s fatal strike.

Immediately, the Evil Qi around her surged. Her Frost Sword, carrying world-destroying momentum, slashed wildly toward the one who had betrayed her, Tang Yu.

Tang Yu was prepared. She didn’t meet the attack head-on. With a single step back, her body instantly dissolved into a puff of smoke, vanishing on the spot and evading the ferocious blow.

Chu Fan seized the fleeting opportunity. Activating the Ghost Shadow Illusionary Body Step at full power, his figure flashed forward like lightning, closing the distance.

He instantly executed the Secret Skill of the Nine Tribulations Blood Prison Saber, unleashing three strikes at once!

"Yellow Springs Guide, Three Wails of the River of Oblivion!"

The first wail, "What Can I Do?": The Sword Qi surged, forming a blood-red bridge that stretched across the void, instantly sealing all of Zhang Ling’Er’s escape routes.

Countless wailing phantoms of the dead appeared on the bridge, letting out heart-rending, soul-shaking shrieks!

The second wail, "Three Lives": The saber’s light blurred and shifted, directly projecting the most terrifying memory from the depths of Zhang Ling’Er’s heart—the very scene of her humiliating defeat at Chu Fan’s hands in the Wang Family estate!

The third wail, "Other Shore": This strike was even more powerful, seeming to tear through the boundaries of space. The monstrous Evil Qi and Yellow Springs Death Qi merged, transforming into the churning waters of the Nether River, surging forth to completely devour and submerge Zhang Ling’Er!

’This... this Sword Technique is so bizarre and tyrannical...’

Not far away, Tang Yu, who was waiting for a chance to coordinate another attack, watched Chu Fan’s three hellish strikes. Even as a mere bystander, her heart pounded in her chest, and she felt as if her very soul was about to be sucked in by the Sword Qi!

"Chu Fan! I’ll kill you! I’ll kill you!"

Zhang Ling’Er sensed the mortal danger and roared hysterically, the red glow in her eyes intensifying.

In an instant, the Ancient Treasure Profound Cyan Shield, which Chu Fan had seen before at the Wang Family’s estate, appeared. It expanded several times in size, releasing an incredibly thick, cyan light shield that firmly protected her within!

Just then...

On the other side, Tang Yu suddenly thrust her longsword into the ground. Her ten fingers moved like fluttering butterflies, rapidly forming a complex Seal Technique as she muttered an incantation.

"Spirit-Binding Lock! Rise!"

A dense cloud of black gas erupted from her hands, transforming in mid-air into several ferocious and terrifying Black Dragons. They let out deep roars and, ignoring the repulsive force of the cyan defensive shield, passed straight through it to tightly bind the massive Profound Cyan Shield!

"Tang Yu!"