Chapter 2996 - 2997: Clash Begins (Part 1)

Chapter 2996: Chapter 2997: Clash Begins (Part 1)

The icy sword edge sliced through the phantom’s center.

Even though this so-called god of music had no physical form, as long as it was a spiritual existence, it could not evade Jian San’s sword intent.

Thus, in the blink of an eye, it was sliced in half and shattered into extinction.

Jian San, having completed all this, did not even blink as he walked straight toward Xue An.

Li Lang originally intended to approach and chat, but seeing Jian San walking by expressionlessly, he was seized by the latter’s aura and dared not move.

At this moment, Jian San arrived before Xue An and looked at the figure wrapped in layers of radiance. Her eyes flashed slightly, pondering something.

Calculating from the last time they met, it had been quite a while.

Yet, despite the time that had passed, the image of Xue An in Jian San’s mind not only remained undiminished but instead grew clearer.

The farewell embrace and the words, "Sleep well," felt as if they were from yesterday.

This was also why Jian San sought Xue An immediately upon awakening.

Back then, Jian San used Xue An as a focus to cultivate the Love-Thought Sword Technique to defeat Li Jingxing of the Jian Sect, but unexpectedly failed to sever emotions and instead became entangled by them.

And after this prolonged slumber, that trace of obsession in her heart enlarged to unimaginable proportions.

Only by seeing Xue An and confirming his safety could Jian San find peace of mind.

Jian San slowly sat down, assuming a cross-legged position just outside the radiance encircling Xue An, quietly waiting.

Witnessing this scene, even those as impulsive as Li Lang and Yang Fu couldn’t help but lower their voices.

However, the wait did not last long, for merely a day later, the cosmic giant serpent Shuming descended upon the universe.

The reason for its delayed arrival was entirely due to its immense size, requiring a lengthy transition to move from the Temporal Wilderness to the real world.

In truth, Shuming was well aware of this, which is why it preemptively awakened the sleeping malicious entities from the cosmos.

Not seeking achievement but merely aiming to restrain Xue An.

Once its true form emerged, it immediately headed toward Feixian Temple.

.......

Jian San, who had been meditating cross-legged, abruptly opened her eyes.

Not just her, Nai Yingying, Li Lang, Yang Fu, Nezha, and others also sensed something and looked toward the distant void.

The thorn vines previously spread across the void had vanished with the fall of the evil entities.

Yet at this moment, from the boundless darkness, a colossal head suddenly appeared, with its eyes blazing with dazzling golden light, preventing anyone from looking directly.

Moreover, the space surrounding Feixian Temple was sealed by a massive dragon-like form.

Everyone was chilled to the bone.

Nai Yingying’s face was as cold as frost, "Shuming!"

Even the casual Li Lang found his cigarette end falling uncontrollably, his expression turning solemn as he spoke.

"And it’s the complete form of Shuming, dammit, this is a big deal!"

Jian San, however, was not afraid but slowly stood up, facing those sun-and-moon-like eyes directly.

"Is it you who altered the multiverse timeline?"

Shuming had long noticed Jian San.

There was no choice; the aura emanating from Jian San was too potent and fierce.

Even among a gathering of powerful figures, she burned like a blazing torch.

"A sword cultivator from that little puddle in the multiverse?" Shuming’s voice was grand, speaking as if the entire universe trembled.

Jian San remained indifferent, "Just tell me if it’s true or not!"

"Haha, yes, it’s me. So, what then?"

"Very good, admitting it is sufficient!" Jian San nodded, and then above her head appeared a crimson little sword.

She naturally felt the might of Shuming, thus she unleashed her strongest strike at once.

"Cut!"

Upon the command, the sword descended mercilessly.

It was a sword intent that could annihilate everything.

But Shuming did not even dodge, merely chuckled, and then the powerful sword intent vanished without a trace.

"To be honest, I didn’t expect anyone of your caliber besides Xue An in the multiverse. It seems Xiu Ling’s death was not in vain!" Shuming said casually.

"But you made one mistake: you overestimated your own abilities. Indeed, your swordsmanship is commendable, but still far from enough to take me on!"

"After all... no one can extinguish time!"

As the last word was spoken, Jian San felt a force from an unknowable dimension instantly bind her.

She couldn’t move, not even blink.

Shuming laughed mockingly, "See? This is you when deprived of time!"

As Shuming spoke, the light in his immense eyes flashed, dragging Yang Fu, Nezha, and others’ attacks into the time abyss.

As Shuming had previously stated, with time on its side, it was unbeatable!

"Attack!" Nai Yingying suddenly declared.

Despite being reluctant to confront a being like Shuming, Li Lang had no choice but to bravely step forward given the circumstances.

He could no longer act as before, painting with smoke.

He raised his hand to pull out a sheet of white paper, then bit his tongue, forcing out vital blood, and began drawing swiftly with hand and blood.

At that moment, he pushed his potential to its limit, completing the image of Shuming within mere moments.

He then blew out a breath, engulfing the drawing in flames.

But immediately, he spat a mouthful of blood, his aura declining.

Shuming slowly turned his gaze here, speaking in a mocking tone.

"Nai Yingying, do you truly believe that your third-rate followers can deal with me? If your father were still around, I’d be more cautious, but with you...?"

"A failure unable to inherit rules within your own bloodline, what right do you have to chatter before me?"

Nai Yingying’s face grew increasingly pale, almost white to the point of transparency.

Every word spoken by Shuming was like a heavy hammer striking Nai Yingying’s heart.

Yet she could not retreat, nor fall.

For if she did, then her father would have died in vain!

Thinking this, Nai Yingying’s eyes burned with the flames of determination.

"Shuming, don’t think no one can deal with you!"

"Hahaha why don’t you find someone to deal with me, what a joke...?"

Before he could finish, a long arrow shot directly at Shuming’s head.

Shuming naturally dismissed such a mundane attack, not even sparing a proper glance.

Yet to his surprise, the arrow ignored the time barrier around him, striking his brow with a ting!

Although failing to breach Shuming’s surface defense, it nevertheless made contact with Shuming’s physical form.

Hence Shuming was furious, "Who is it?"

Nai Yingying turned to look back, drawing all eyes to the archer.