Chapter 222: Peak Power

In the void, there were no years or months, as if a magical force bound Leo.

“Is this the world after death?”

Leo felt confused, as this thought occupied his mind.

He had concerns and was unwilling to sink into despair.

An invisible sword of intent appeared in his hand, and the power of the mind’s cut was released, tearing a rift in space as Leo stepped into it.

The scene changed, surrounded by thick gray mist that concealed everything.

Leo slashed through the mist with his sword, but moments later, the mist gathered again.

He did not give up; the sword’s momentum was like a rainbow, cutting through the layers of mist, restoring brief clarity in the space.

In the next moment, Leo caught sight of a familiar figure in the mist.

“It’s you!”

Suddenly, his anger erupted, and Leo stepped forward, pointing his sword at the other.

Sexus stood ahead, his expression hidden beneath a black mask, and no emotional change could be seen from his exposed eyes.

“You arrived here faster than I imagined.”

A pure white table appeared, and Sexus sat in front of it, saying, “Let’s talk.”

Leo sat across from Sexus, wanting to see what he had to say.

“Do you know what kind of existence a deity is?”

“Cut the nonsense.” Leo did not give him a good look.

“This world is just a game to the deities; we are all toys of the deities.”

“It has nothing to do with me, as long as they do not affect me.”

Sexus nodded, “I used to think the same way as you, but you are already involved. Leo, you have a similar experience to mine, and I have a feeling that one day you will also walk the path of resisting the deities.”

“Is that all you want to say? I don’t care about the future; I only know that you are my enemy now.”

Leo stood up, a sharp sword aura tearing the table apart.

Sexus remained unfazed, “Joining us is your only choice. If you stand in our way, you will be completely eliminated.”

“Can you do that?”

“Don’t forget, you have already died once.”

“That was before; I am different now.”

After saying that, a sharp light burst forth from Leo’s eyes, and the sword of intent slashed down, severing the space ahead, the sword aura surged forward, continuing to wreak havoc, merging into the gray space.

Sexus’s figure suddenly vanished, and his voice echoed in the void, “I give up on persuading you; you can just stay here and sink.”

Leo closed his eyes, calming his mind, operating the Heartflow Meditation, gathering power within, his aura becoming more stable.

In that final moment, he successfully broke through the last layer of the Heartflow, his power reaching its peak, confident to fight Sexus.

[Name]: Leo

[Profession]: Mind Sword Saint

[Rank]: SSS+++

[Class]: LV10

[Mentality]: SSS+++

[Magic Power]: SSS+++

[Physique]: SSS+++

(Strength: SSS+++, Speed: SSS+++)

[Life]: SSS+++

(Defense: SSS+++, Recovery: SSS+++)

[Talent]: Competitive, Mastery of the Sword

[Skills]: Ordinary Archery (Master Class), Heartflow Swordsmanship (Grandmaster Class), Heartflow Meditation (Grandmaster Class), Sword Heart Clarity (Grandmaster Class)

Heartflow Sword Intent Condensation (Grandmaster Class), Heartflow Sword Control (Grandmaster Class), Sword Prison Annihilation Blade (Grandmaster Class), Instant Healing (Secret Divine Skill), Sword of Transcendence (Chosen Skill).

Sword of Intent (Grandmaster Class): A secret technique of Heartflow, using the heart as a sword, manifesting intent, capable of cutting through all!

Wild Body (Master Class), Stronghold (Master Class), Shadow Step (Master Class), Wide Area Telepathy (Master Class), …

All SSS+++, this state already belongs to the peak that humanity can reach.

Moreover, his Heartflow had broken through to the Grandmaster class, successfully mastering the third layer of the Heart Cut, possessing the power to destroy the world.

However, he was still not particularly skilled with the Heart Cut and Sword of Intent, making this unknown space suitable for honing his swordsmanship without worrying about causing catastrophic destruction to the continent.

He hoped this space could hold out a little longer.

As the fierce sword aura was released, the space was cut open with dark gashes, revealing the deep black space surrounding it.

The space was fragmented and swaying, seemingly on the verge of collapse.

In the next moment, Sexus’s figure appeared, looking at him coldly.

“You can’t stop me!”

Leo’s eyes were icy as he swung his sword at him.

Sexus drew two double-edged swords, and Leo raised an eyebrow, a hint of an interesting smile appearing on his lips.

He also used a sword, and he wanted to see how skilled this guy was.

Suddenly, a silver sword light flashed, and a white sword beam swept across Leo’s neck.

Leo’s eyes narrowed, and he quickly retreated. If he had a physical body at that moment, perhaps a line of blood would have appeared on his neck; although it was not fatal, he had indeed been careless this time.

Just from that one sword, it was enough to see that Sexus was extraordinary, worthy of being able to control nearly ten demon lord-class powerhouses.

Sexus’s swordsmanship was fundamentally different from his; he relied more on the power of the Heartflow’s principles, with each slash possessing immense power.

Sexus’s technique was exquisite, every move deadly, targeting vital points; if it were an ordinary powerhouse, they would likely fall under his sword after just one exchange.

Although Leo’s skills were also strong, there was still a slight gap compared to Sexus.

Moreover, Sexus’s swordsmanship had been honed through countless battles, a true sword of slaughter; such a person must have been tempered on the battlefield since childhood.

Leo had seen similar swordsmanship before, that being Renina’s hidden sword technique, which left a deep impression on him, but compared to Sexus, Renina was far behind, one in the sky and the other on the ground.

Leo took a deep breath, the domain of the sword enveloping the surroundings, concentrating the slashing power in the sword, swinging it with all his might.

If his technique was lacking, he would make up for it with power, gathering the entire Heart Cut’s sword of intent; even someone as strong as Sexus would not dare to clash head-on.

The light of blades and swords intertwined, centered around the two, releasing a massive storm that swept through the entire space.

The two fought to their peak, not knowing how much time had passed, and they had not stopped.

Leo’s heart was incredibly firm; he had to break out!

After a long time, his skills improved, and he was now able to fight Sexus purely with technique; perhaps he even had to thank Sexus for his guidance.

Sexus also noticed this, realizing he could not win, and no longer clung to technique, releasing a sharp sword aura that could tear the heavens and split the earth.

The void could no longer withstand the destruction caused by the two; the surroundings were filled with cracked space rifts, distorting the nearby light, gradually swallowing everything around.

In the final moment, Leo gathered all his strength and slashed down with his sword.

The massive sword light broke through layers of barriers, leading to the unknown, cutting the entire space apart with one strike.

The world suddenly collapsed and shattered as Leo stepped forward.

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