A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: Immortal Realm

Chapter 1108: Battle for the Array Diagram

The countless streaks of sword qi released by the Azure Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords were sent hurtling through the air at Han Li's behest, sweeping toward the thousands of oncoming stone swords.

A rapid string of loud clangs rang out as the sword projections released by the Azure Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords were rapidly eradicated, and it took dozens of them to destroy a single stone sword.

Thankfully, the number of the sword projections released by the Azure Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords far exceeded that of the stone swords, so they were able to hold their own for now.

There was a solemn look on Han Li's face as he made a rapid string of hands seals, and the Azure Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords flew forward in a steady manner at his behest, forming a giant net of swordlight that forced back the opposing stone swords.

Before long, the vast majority of the sword projections released by the Azure Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords had already been destroyed, while the number of opposing stone swords had also been whittled down to fewer than forty.

However, the clashes between them were still as fierce as ever, and Han Li was gritting his teeth tightly as large droplets of sweat began to bead up on his forehead.

All of a sudden, he let loose a low roar as he injected his immortal spiritual power into his Azure Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords in a frenzy, and countless arcs of golden lightning erupted out of them to destroy most of the remaining stone swords in an instant.

All that remained were the eight original stone swords, and they were still hovering in the sky with their tips aimed directly at him.

At the same time, the number of sword projections released by the Azure Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords had been reduced to fewer than ninety.

Han Li's eyes lit up slightly as he took a step forward to step onto the altar, but right at this moment, the yellow stones embedded onto the sides of the altar abruptly lit up.

The eight stone swords in the air shuddered violently as if they had just received a potent injection of power, and radiant, yellow light erupted out of them to eradicate all of the remaining Azure Bamboo Cloudswarm Sword projections in an instant.

The thirty-six Azure Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords were able to keep seven of the stone swords at bay, but the eighth one was able to slip through the cracks, and in the blink of an eye, it was no more than ten feet away from Han Li's chest.

Han Li immediately channeled his Reversal True Axis ability while stepping to the side, and the stone sword just barely flew past his ribcage, tearing a large gash into his robe.

He hurriedly made a beckoning motion toward his Azure Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords while taking a step back, but right at this moment, all of the stones embedded onto the sides of the altar suddenly turned completely dim before shattering into pieces.

The seven stone swords in the sky also tumbled to the ground, seemingly having been drained of all power.

It appeared that the law powers within the stones had already been completely exhausted over the course of the countless years that the altar had been standing, and a relieved look appeared on Han Li's face as he prepared to step onto the altar again.

However, his expression then suddenly changed slightly as he hurriedly looked down at his own waist.

Blood was seeping into the torn section of his robe, but the gash wasn't very deep.

However, as Han Li pulled back his robe to inspect the wound, he discovered that it had turned a lifeless, gray color, and that it was as cold and hard as stone to the touch.

It immediately occurred to him that his wound had to have been petrified by the earth law powers within the stone sword.

Thankfully, as aforementioned, the gash wasn't very deep, and the petrified area was only around an inch in size.

Han Li severed the affected piece of skin and flesh from his own body with his finger, and the newly formed wound began to heal on its own.

After that, he stowed all of his Azure Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords, and he was just about to make his way onto the altar when he heard a burst of rumbling ringing out nearby. It seemed that someone else had also found the array core and was on their way here.

With that in mind, he hurriedly stepped onto the altar without any hesitation, then grabbed onto the octagonal jade plate before pulling it out of the altar.

He inspected the jade plate briefly with his spiritual sense, following which an ecstatic look appeared on his face.

This octagonal jade plate was none other than the Almighty Sword Array diagram that had been taken from the Almighty Sword Sect by Immortal Lord Tai Sui, and it was far more complex and profound than Han Li had imagined.

Even after just a brief inspection, Han Li could tell that this was a priceless treasure, and he hurriedly stowed it away.

In the next instant, a resounding boom rang out from above, and Han Li looked up to discover that the heavenly gates in the sky had swung shut, while the yellow clouds around it were quickly fading away.

All of the giant swords falling from the sky had already vanished, and the entire array was beginning to disintegrate.

The suffocating pressure in the air was slowly abating, but the chaotic mist in the area still lingered for now. However, the earth law powers within it were already completely undetectable.

Han Li stepped down from the altar, and he was just about to take a pill when a voice rang out from behind him.

"Thank you for your hard work in breaking the array, Fellow Daoist Han."

Han Li turned around to discover Lei Yuce approaching him with a smile, and as he did so, he swept a sleeve through the air, casually stowing away the eight stone swords scattered over the ground.

"I wouldn't have been able to do it on my own," Han Li replied with a smile.

"You're far too modest, Fellow Daoist Han," Lei Yuce continued, and Han Li merely smiled again and offered no response.

A hesitant look appeared on Lei Yuce's face, following which he said, "Fellow Daoist Han, I have a request for you."

Han Li could already guess what Lei Yuce wanted, but he put on an oblivious facade as he asked, "What is it, Fellow Daoist Lei?"

"I'm assuming that you saw a sword array diagram while breaking the array. That's a long-lost treasure that's extremely important to our Almighty Sword Sect, and I'm hoping that you can return it to me. Of course, our Almighty Sword Sect will compensate you handsomely in exchange," Lei Yuce said as he cupped his fist in a salute.

Han Li feigned a perplexed expression as he said, "I've only just managed to free myself from the sword array, and I'm afraid I saw no array diagram or anything of the sort."

"Fellow Daoist Han, the sword array is one of an extremely high caliber, but for you, it's nothing more than a powerful sword array, while to our Almighty Sword Sect, it holds great symbolic importance, so please return it to me. I'm willing to give you a fifth tier immortal treasure in exchange, and on top of that, you can receive the benefits granted to the inner sect elders of our sect without having to perform any of the obligations," Lei Yuce insisted.

This was a tremendous amount of compensation, and it was certainly true that Lei Yuce was displaying the utmost sincerity. However, this Almighty Sword Array was simply far too appealing to Han Li to pass up. If he could unleash it using his Azure Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords, then it would most definitely become another powerful trump card of his.

With that in mind, Han Li feigned a disappointed expression as he replied, "I appreciate the kind offer, but I'm afraid I truly have not seen this array diagram that you speak of. The terms that you offered are extremely appealing to me, but I can't bring myself to lie to you for my own personal gain."

Lei Yuce raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, and he asked, "Did you really not see an array diagram on this altar, Fellow Daoist Han?"

"No. There were only those eight stone swords on the altar, and I didn't even get a chance to look at them before you took them," Han Li replied with a wry smile.

Lei Yuce remained silent as he scrutinized Han Li intently, trying to see if there were any holes in his facade, but it appeared that he really was telling the truth.

"If there's nothing else that you wish to speak to me about, then how about we go and explore the Eon Palace, Fellow Daoist Lei?" Han Li suggested.

Lei Yuce's brows furrowed tightly as he suddenly made a hand seal while chanting an incantation, and a white jade badge that was strapped to his waist abruptly lit up.

At the same time, a storage ring on Han Li's finger also began to flash rhythmically, and that was the storage ring that was holding the octagonal jade plate.

"Are you really not willing to return the array diagram, Fellow Daoist Han?" Lei Yuce asked.

"I've already done you a favor by allowing you to take those stone swords, so I suggest that you don't try to push me any further. If you want to try and take the array diagram from me by force, then go ahead. I certainly wouldn't mind recovering those stone swords for myself," Han Li replied in a cold voice, then passed through the plaza and made his way onto the stone steps leading up to the Eon Palace.

Lei Yuce remained standing on the spot with a look of mixed emotions in his eyes.

At this point, the mist on the plaza had already faded away, and everyone was beginning to converge toward the Eon Plaza.

Lei Yuce heaved an internal sigh at the sight as he suppressed the anger in his heart.

There were still more important things that he had to do in the palace, so he had to focus on the task at hand.

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