Leaves withered in his wake. Even the wind bowed before his approach.
Clad in his signature Iron Vow Gauntlets, glowing with sect-forged runes, Wei Ren radiated pure confidence. His footsteps echoed like war drums through Fang Hollow.
Li Feng stood alone beneath the blood moon.
No fear. No hesitation.
Only memory.
“You remember this place?” he asked as Wei Ren emerged from the shadows.
“You buried me here. That stone over there was my grave.”
Wei Ren’s lips curled into a smirk.
“You were weak. Unworthy. I did what had to be done.”
“Now, I’ll do it again.”
[System Alert: Duel Engaged – Karma Link Detected]
– Opponent: Wei Ren – Rank: Late Golden Core
– Special Modifier: Betrayer’s Bond – Doubled Impact vs. Original Sectmate
– Victory Reward: Wei Ren’s Soul Core (can unlock Oathbreaker’s Phase III)
Wei Ren attacked first.
He moved like thunder—no wasted motion. His fists blazed with Qi, each punch a meteor aimed at Li Feng’s throat and heart.
But Li Feng had faced death before. And come back sharper.
[Skill Activated: Phantom Step Lv. 6]
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– Effect: +200% dodge on first strike
– Passive Triggered: Echo Fade (creates afterimages)
He blurred, vanishing between the strikes, reappearing behind Wei Ren with Oathbreaker poised in a reverse grip.
Steel met flesh.
Sparks flew.
Wei Ren roared and countered with Iron Lotus Barrage—his signature flurry of chain-enhanced strikes.
Li Feng’s body blurred again, sliding under the blows, and brought his sword low.
[Combo Skill: Shadow Cleave + Judgement Rend]
– Critical Hit!
– Damage Amplified: x3 due to Karma Weakness
– Wei Ren: -37% HP
Wei Ren gritted his teeth, blood streaking his lips.
“You’ve grown strong… but you’re still just rage wrapped in luck.”
Li Feng’s blade pulsed with soul-fire.
“No. I’m what you created.”
Wei Ren activated his Forbidden Gauntlet Core—unleashing a pulse of golden flame that cracked the trees and scorched the sky.
[Warning: Wei Ren has entered Limit Mode – Health drops 10% per 30 seconds, Attack +150%]
Time slowed.
A heartbeat.
Then Li Feng released his final skill.
[Ultimate Skill: Soul-Sunder Slash – Oathbreaker Phase II Finisher]
– Channeling Soul Fragment: Crimson Commander
– Bonus: Soul Detonation
Oathbreaker howled, erupting in black-red light as Li Feng swept it horizontally.
Wei Ren’s defenses shattered.
His gauntlets cracked.
His final scream echoed through the valley as his body crumbled into ash—leaving only a glowing Soul Core behind.
[Victory!]
– Wei Ren Defeated
– Soul Core Acquired: Betrayer of Flame
– Karma Cleansed
– Oathbreaker Evolution Progress: 99%
– Next Phase Locked Behind Soul Baptism Ritual
Li Feng fell to one knee.
Not from injury—but from the weight of memory.
“One more ghost laid to rest.”
Yan Mei appeared beside him, silent for once.
The system chimed coldly in the air:
[Incoming Transmission – Heaven’s Tribunal Detected]
– New Threat: Three Saint Judges approaching
– Arrival Time: 6 Hours
Li Feng stood.
“Then let’s sharpen the blade some more.”
End of Chapter 12