Buzz buzz buzz!

The spiritual power gathered above the heads of the young heroes from the Dark Night Mansion, forming strange patterns with an extremely dark color, hinting at the ability to devour the heavens and consume the sun.

Boom!

A spike about a hundred meters long took shape above the crowd, pitch-black and seemingly capable of absorbing all surrounding light.

Externally, upon seeing thirty to forty young heroes from the Dark Night Mansion besieging Chu Ming, the onlookers couldn't help but gasp. This was the first time anyone had been so overwhelmingly ambushed.

"This time, Chu Ming is in danger. With so many prodigies hunting him, even a peak Realm of Transcendence expert would need to avoid the sharpness of their attack!"

The Pavilion Master of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion spoke coldly. Chu Ming had not only killed many from the Wind and Thunder Pavilion but also seized their Ice Blue Divine Fruit, leaving him extremely displeased. Now, seeing Chu Ming in trouble, he coldly sneered in his heart.

"That's not certain. Since Chu Ming emerged from that barrier, haven't you noticed that he's different?"

A hint of menace flashed in Lei Yingdong's eyes, the Pavilion Master of the Mountain Pavilion. Ling Yun's defeat at Soroch's hands still cast a shadow in his heart.

"Different?"

The Pavilion Master of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion was slightly taken aback and then fell into contemplation. Indeed, if not for Lei Yingdong's reminder, he wouldn't have noticed. Since Chu Ming emerged from the barrier, he had indeed changed.

The most obvious change was in Chu Ming's aura. If previously he was akin to a mortal, now he exuded a divine air, unlike anything seen in other Realm of Transcendence experts.

"Could his martial will have reached the Bronze Level?!"

As if thinking of something, Lei Yingdong's face turned pale with astonishment.

One's natural aura is difficult to alter, but with a significant leap in cultivation and martial will, a person can transform completely.

...

In the Celestial Extreme Illusion Realm.

Upon seeing the black spike above the young heroes from the Dark Night Mansion, Chu Ming's expression remained indifferent. He gently touched the Storage Ring on his right hand, and the Blood Dome Sword appeared. The cold sword light bloomed in the air, turning into frosty Sword Curtains, leaving trenches on the ground.

"Kill!"

Black Soul shouted, and the young heroes of the Dark Night Mansion moved like a unified entity, attacking Chu Ming in unison. The black spike above them aimed straight for Chu Ming.

The Dark Thousand Kill Array, a top-tier ninth-level array, if formed by one hundred and eight peak Realm of Transcendence experts, could rival a half-step Life and Death Realm King. Although the array formed by Black Soul and others was a simpler version, with cultivators of varying levels, it was still sufficient to overwhelm a late-stage Ninth Layer Realm of Transcendence expert.

Boom!

The black spike tore a black hole in the sky. Endless gray wind waves surged out. Chu Ming's expression remained calm. A slight tremor of the Blood Dome Sword in his hand emitted a glow, and a sword mark swiftly bloomed in the sky.

Puff!

Ding!

The tip of the Blood Dome Sword clashed with the black spike, sparking countless bursts of fire, like a rain of sparks.

Rumble!

The Dark Thousand Kill Array had four key points: Black Soul, Emperor Shadow, Liu Zhong, and Xu Xiu. Among them, Liu Zhong and Xu Xiu were the weakest. After resisting Chu Ming's sword, Black Soul and Emperor Shadow seemed unaffected, but Liu Zhong and Xu Xiu's faces flushed, barely suppressing the blood in their mouths.

"Kill!"

Boom!

Chu Ming roared, his eyes gleaming with sword light. At that moment, he activated the Mental Realm, and with the Bronze Level martial will empowering him, he gently slashed the Blood Dome Sword in his right hand. A black crack appeared on Chu Ming's body, turning all spiritual power and souls into the void under that sword.

"Shadow Spear!"

Boom!

Black Soul howled, his black robe flaring up. He was determined not to fail again. In an instant, the Dark Thousand Kill Array changed, the spike transforming into a pitch-black spear with thunderous power, flickering with dark lightning.

Boom!

The Shadow Spear met Chu Ming's Blood Dome Sword. The terrifying aftershock turned into a white light dot at the point of collision, continuously contracting and expanding, holding explosive energy.

Whoosh!

Chu Ming retreated, leaving a shadow behind, while the young heroes of the Dark Night Mansion stood their ground, their spiritual power exploding into a pitch-black barrier to shield themselves.

Boom!

The white light dot expanded and contracted thousands of times in an instant before exploding. The destructive force turned the land within a kilometer pitch-black, with gray chaotic currents raging, plunging the world into chaos.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Before the gray mist settled, Chu Ming dashed through it, his Blood Dome Sword raised overhead, eyes bursting with sword light.

"Immortal Undying Sword!"

Clang!

A pale golden sword light burst from the Blood Dome Sword, slashing down on the Dark Thousand Kill Array.

Puff puff puff...

The force of the sword distributed through the array struck everyone. While Black Soul and Emperor Shadow were unharmed due to their strength, others couldn't compare. They coughed blood, faces pale, their energy scattered.

"Kill!"

Black Soul bit his tongue, forcing out a drop of blood. Shouting, the black Shadow Spear reformed, now tinged with blood, striking at Chu Ming.

"Unhurt Sword!"

Chu Ming's face remained calm. In the Heart Sword Realm, he wielded the sword at will. Amidst swirling waves, he gripped the Blood Dome Sword tightly, slashing against the tide. A pale green Sword Aura shot out, darkening the sky.

Clang!

The Blood Dome Sword sliced along the black spear, aiming its cold edge at Black Soul, disturbing his mind.

"Shadow Barrier!"

Boom!

The young heroes of the Dark Night Mansion instantly formed a pitch-black barrier, surrounding themselves.

Ding!

The Blood Dome Sword struck the black barrier, sparking fire, but could not advance an inch.

"It's useless. With your attack power, you can't break the Shadow Barrier!"

Seeing the Shadow Barrier block Chu Ming's attack, Black Soul felt assured, mocking coldly.

"Is that so? Watch how I break your turtle shell!"

Chu Ming said lightly. His white robe fluttered, black hair flying as he raised the Blood Dome Sword again.