Scorched earth stretched for miles, the corpses of fallen Crimson cultivators dissolving into black ash. The wind whispered secrets through the broken spears and cracked sigils, but Li Feng heard only one sound—the heartbeat of his weapon.
It pulsed like thunder beneath his skin.
He stepped forward.
Before him floated the spectral remains of the defeated Crimson Commander Jue Han—his soul unraveling, his hatred preserved.
[Soul Fragment Absorbed: Crimson Commander Jue Han]
– Compatibility: 92%
– Weapon Sync: Initiated
– Evolution Path Unlocked: Oathbreaker, Phase I → Phase II
The blade in Li Feng’s hand ignited with crimson and black flame.
Its edges fractured and reformed, revealing a shifting glass-core inscribed with glowing runes.
Yan Mei’s voice trembled behind him.
“That blade… it’s alive.”
[Weapon Evolution: Oathbreaker – Phase II: Soul-Forged Judgement]
– Trait: Stores Soul Fragments to release finishing moves
– Active Skill Unlocked: Judgement Rend
– Passive Unlocked: Echo of the Condemned – Boosts damage against those with betrayal Karma by +100%
– Next Evolution: Requires 3 Heavenbane Shards and 10 Sin Kills from Saint-Class Enemies
A portal tore open above them.
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The fourth wave had arrived—but it was different.
There were no foot soldiers this time.
Only one, clad in silver-white robes lined with celestial chains.
Saint-level.
Floating ten feet above the ground, her face covered by a mirrored veil, her presence shook the Qi of the valley.
“Li Feng,” her voice echoed across the land, calm but cold.
“You stand accused of heresy, celestial theft, karmic inversion, and sect betrayal.”
“Surrender your soul. Or be erased.”
[New Enemy Detected: Saint Enforcer Yin Caelra – Karma Rank: Seraph]
Li Feng didn’t flinch.
He raised Oathbreaker.
“You mistake me for a mortal trying to survive Heaven.”
“I am the wound it failed to heal.”
Then he moved.
Their clash shook the skies.
Oathbreaker met Caelra’s Chain of Edicts, and the impact shattered the clouds.
Yan Mei retreated to the edge of the valley, eyes wide as divine runes fell like snow from the air.
Li Feng danced through flame and shadow, blade weaving between the lines of fate. Every movement bled intention—rage focused into perfection.
[Skill Combo: Shadowstep + Judgement Rend]
– Damage Multiplier: 320%
– Enemy Defense: Breached
– Soul Burn: Applied
Caelra screamed—not in pain, but disbelief.
“Impossible! That blade holds command over divine essence!”
Li Feng twisted midair, bringing the blade down in a spiral of sin and sorrow.
“I was cast out,” he whispered as she fell.
“But I was never unmade.”
With a final flash of black-red fire, the Enforcer fell—her mirrored mask shattering to reveal frightened, human eyes.
[Sin Kill Achieved: Enforcer Yin Caelra]
– Reward: Heavenbane Shard (x1), Oathbreaker Charge +1
– Karma Imprint: High Saint Signature Extracted
– New Title Unlocked: Slayer of the Heavenly Edict
Night fell once more.
The stars pulsed unnaturally as if Heaven was watching—and afraid.
Yan Mei walked up to him, silent for a long while.
“You killed a Saint…”
“You’re not a disciple anymore.”
Li Feng turned toward the stars.
“No.”
“I’m the one who breaks them.”
End of Chapter 10