However, despite the fierce, mudslide-like attacks from the Mud Monster Beast King, Liu Chen showed no fear, not even the slightest hint of retreat.
His figure was like a flash of lightning, and in the blink of an eye, he gracefully leaped into mid-air like a swallow. At the same time, he unhesitatingly activated the Eagle Wing Gu within his Aperture.
Instantly, the Eagle Wing Gu abruptly spread its wide wings. Liu Chen's body was lifted as if by an invisible giant hand, soaring through the air like a bird.
He hovered steadily in mid-air, looking down at the Mud Monster Beast King below, a confident and slightly disdainful smile playing on his lips.
"Sword Shadow Trace!"
Liu Chen let out a soft cry, his voice not loud, but it exploded in the air like a clap of thunder.
As his voice faded, a pitch-black Sword Shadow bloomed instantly, tearing through the Void Realm and slashing directly towards the Mud Monster Beast King.
The dark Sword Shadow streaked across the sky like a meteor, plunging into the Mud Monster Beast King's massive body at an astonishing speed.
However, this was only the beginning.
The moment the Sword Shadow entered the Mud Monster's body, Liu Chen unhesitatingly activated the Sword Control Gu within him. In an instant, a flurry of fine Sword Qi erupted from the Mud Monster's entire body, like a volcanic eruption.
This Sword Qi was like a meat grinder, instantly tearing the Mud Monster Beast King's body into countless fragments. The once invincible Mud Monster Beast King, before this terrifying Sword Qi, was utterly helpless and was slain in the blink of an eye.
With the Beast King dead, the remaining Mud Monsters seemed to lose their backbone, fearfully burrowing underground, no longer daring to show their heads.
Liu Chen slowly descended from mid-air, his gaze falling upon the Mud Monster Beast King's corpse. He saw that from within the body, which had been torn apart by Sword Qi, a Token Gu was revealed.
Liu Chen stepped forward, reached out, and took the Token Gu in his hand. Looking closely, he saw that the Token Gu was entirely black, with two crossed swords engraved on it, and in the center of the token was a strong and vigorous character: "Crane."
"It seems this should be the key to the next Legacy," Liu Chen mused to himself, gazing at the Token Gu in his hand and refining it instantly. He reached out and collected the scattered primeval stones; there were over a thousand of them!
It seems this token could only be obtained by successfully killing the powerful Mud Monster Beast King. If anyone attempted to cut corners and fly directly over, they would undoubtedly be abandoning the spirit of courage and advancement in the Dao of the Sword. Such a person would likely never be able to obtain the subsequent Legacy.
Liu Chen took a deep breath, composed himself, and then continued along the rocky path. Before long, he indeed arrived before a sealed stone door.
This stone door looked exceptionally sturdy. Liu Chen, curious, decided to test its hardness. He unleashed a sharp Sword Qi and slashed fiercely at the stone door. However, to his surprise, this Sword Qi was like a mud ox entering the sea, leaving not even a single scratch on the stone door!
"This stone door is incredibly hard!" Liu Chen exclaimed.
However, he did not get discouraged. Instead, he quickly took out the Token Gu from his embrace and continuously poured his true essence into it.
The Token Gu, after absorbing Liu Chen's true essence, suddenly emitted a dazzling golden light. This golden light, like lightning, shone directly upon the stone door.
Just then, a miracle occurred! The stone door, as if touched by a mysterious force, began to tremble slightly. Following that, it slowly lifted, revealing the scene inside.
This room was a world apart from the previous stone chamber. While the stone chamber was simple, at least some pearls illuminated it, but this room was completely enveloped in darkness, like an endless black hole, instilling a deep sense of oppression and fear.
However, in this pitch-blackness, one spot stood out: the stone platform at the entrance. On the stone platform, four amber battle blades were inserted upright, emitting a faint golden light. Though weak, this light was enough to illuminate a small area at the entrance, causing the surrounding darkness to recede slightly.
"Oh, fated one of later generations, since you have successfully passed the first trial, then I acknowledge your ability. Here, I bestow upon you another one of my Legacies..."
Upon the stone platform, the inscription left by Ping Du He was still visible, seemingly narrating the power and mysteries of this killing move.
"Killing Move: Aurora Blade Slash. This move uses the Blade Light Gu as its core, supplemented by the Exposure Gu, Giant Gu, and Blade Draw Gu, together forming this terrifying killing move. Once unleashed, it can instantly erupt with unparalleled power."
With the previous experience, Liu Chen unhesitatingly crushed the four large blades and extracted the four corresponding Gu. These Gu trembled slightly in his hand, and Liu Chen immediately refined them.
After completing the refinement, Liu Chen began to practice according to the requirements of the killing move. He held a long blade, his figure moving swiftly like a ghost, every step imbued with endless killing intent.
However, although the Dao of the Sword and the Dao of the Blade in the Gu World originated from the same source, the Blade Gu, they have always been in opposition, hostile to each other. Once they meet, a life-and-death struggle is inevitable, relentless until one perishes.
Ping Du He was undoubtedly a unique existence. In his early years, he extensively Cultivated the Dao of the Blade, his strength already reaching the level of a local hero. However, fate was exceptionally kind to him, bestowing upon him a Dao of the Sword Legacy, which was undoubtedly a priceless treasure to him.
Ping Du He deeply understood the preciousness of this Dao of the Sword Legacy, so he unhesitatingly Cultivated both the Dao of the Blade and the Dao of the Sword simultaneously, skillfully making them complement each other. This unique Cultivation method allowed his power to ascend to a higher level, eventually making him famous throughout the East Sea, becoming a Fifth Rank Gu Master skilled in both blade and sword, unmatched for a time.
Thinking of this, Liu Chen couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion. He knew that in this Gu World, those who could Cultivate to the Rank Five Realm were all exceptional talents of their respective eras. They possessed extraordinary talent and perseverance, enduring countless hardships and dangers to reach such heights.
Liu Chen took a deep breath, composed himself, and then activated his Gu.