Julia retreated out of the range of Chen Dao's attack.
Few moments later Chen Dao's attack landed on the ground
BOOM—!!
The ground shattered violently and a massive crater formed instantly.
The shockwave spread outward—Flattening everything nearby.
However, Julia was already gotten herself out from the range of this attack.
For a moment—The battlefield was obscured by a cloud of dust.
Chen Dao emerged from the dust whispered.
"If the circumstances were different…I would have liked to spar with you."
His expression hardened
"But now…I can only delay you."
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Inside Chen Dao'sSpirit Sea—
The world was quiet, a vast, boundless space—filled with faint ripples of sword intent.
At the center—
Chen Dao's consciousness stood still, around him—Nine figures lingered.
Each one carried a different aura: Fire, Water, Wood ,Earth, Wind, Poison, Thunder, Metal, Space.
They were not ordinary remnants—but the wills of sword masters, beings who had once walked their own paths to the peak of the sword.
Old Li the fire sword master was the first to speak, his voice carried impatience.
"Brat Dao… don't push yourself."
"You're not even focused on this fight."
Lady Wei followed, her tone calmer—as her mastery in water elemental sword
"You should be sharpening your blade for Yu Ming."
"Not wasting your edge on her."
Elder Ren, master of thunder sword style sighed, as one of them gave an advice
"This fight…is meaningless."
The other six presences did not remain silent. Though their voices overlapped—their intentions were the same.
Because every single one of them could see it clearly—Chen Dao was fighting without his heart
Chen Dao had always believed that Yu Ming would target Ning Rongrong.
While he knew about Yu Ming from Childhood he felt that atleast the perversion was within limits. However, after the destruction of Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan Yu Ming had set himself free
Even his self-proclaimed title was—"Eros Douluo"—
Chen Dao believed that protecting Ning Rongrong would be enough
But reality—played a cruel joke with him, because Yu Ming did not target Ning Rongrong.
Instead—he targeted Chen Dao's mother.
He only received a letter this morning written
"Dao… as an old friend…I won't touch Aunty."
"But you need to stall someone for me."
"At the end of the day…Come to Heaven Dou City and take her back."
Chen Dao understood immediately. The person chasing Yu Ming—must be terrifying enough—to make that scumbag run and hide.
And now—facing Julia—known as Order Douluo—He finally understood.
Inside his Spirit Sea—
The voices of swordmasters continued, trying to advice him.
But then—a voice echoed.
"Kid…"
The entire Spirit Sea seemed to still. The divine intent of the Sword God had spoken
"With a sword in your hand…you must not waver."
Chen Dao lowered his head slightly.
His grip tightened unconsciously, because he knew— The words were correct.
A swordsman who hesitates—cannot cut anything.
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Outside—
The smoke had not fully settled, Chen Dao stood still.
Then—He took a deep breath whispered softly
"The things we do…for family."
His eyes sharpened, as he suppressed all his hesitations
His hand tightened around his martial soul—The Nine Kill Sword.
The blade trembled slightly, from its weilder's intent.
Click… Click…
The sound of footsteps echoed through the scorched battlefield, Chen Dao slowly raised his head and saw that through the haze—figure of Julia emerged.
The aura around her had grown even sharper.
She looked at him—her gaze carrying faint ridicule.
"Now that's the look one should have with a sword in hand not like a..."
Her lips curved slightly.
"…like a whining child?"
Julia raised her sword, pointing it directly at him.
"Do you have the courage…to meet my strongest attack with yours?"
Chen Dao exhaled slowly ,is grip tightened.
"If that is what you want…then do your worst."
Boom—!
A terrifying aura erupted from his body.
All nine of his soul rings—rose and began to rotate. Each one—emitting a different elemental aura, corresponding to Nine elements—
They began to fuse into his Nine Kill Sword. His martial soul trembled from overwhelming power.
At the same time—
A suffocating aura descended from the opposite side which caused Chen Dao's pupils shrank slightly.
A dark radiance—began to gather, towards Julia's sword
"Nine Sun Style—Eighth Form: The Dark Sun."
The moment the words fell—The light in the surroundings dimmed.
The blade of her sword was covered by dark flames
Chen Dao spoke within his Spirit Sea—
'Sword God…Lend me your strength.... I don't want any surprises and defeat her at the fastest possible speed before going to beat up Yu Ming.'
A sigh echoed in his Spirit sea
"This goes against the rules…"
The voice of the Sword God resounded.
"But...that girl is indeed formidable."
A faint surge of divine energy descended.
The moment it entered his body— Chen Dao's aura—exploded again
BOOM—!!
His momentum surged more than a hundredfold.
Dark clouds started to churned violently across the sky.
Inside— His thoughts became crystal clear.
'I will not be used ever again.'
Across from him—Julia watched everything as her lips curved slightly with a faint smile. Her grip on the sword tightened.
She said softly.
"Men...should take responsibility for their choices."
Then she whispered with a soft voice that only she could hear
"Don't think…that you're the only one backed by a God."
Then—he lowered her gaze slightly, as she started to pray in her mind
'The Almighty Angel Goddess…'
High above — in the collective subconscious ocean of Douluo Continent, a presence—opened her eyes.
None of the beings in Chen Dao's Spirit Sea realized—that someone very terrifying—has already gazed here.
(AN : So who do you think will take Yu Ming 's head)