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Chapter 5 Primal Vortex
Shen Bifan was rendered speechless by Ji Zichen's astonishment.
Although Shen Shuwen's expression showed surprise, a strange smile crept onto his lips. "So this is the secret of the Demon-Slaying Sword? I can understand you well because I know what it feels like to possess power. I am a perfect example; I went from being an ordinary person to a rat. This transformation was not my intention, but this rat form has indeed given me a taste of power. Humans are a despicable species, and no one understands this better than I do."
"I have grown accustomed to being called 'Master' and began to believe I truly am one. But I do not wish to remain here as a rat lord; I want to be the greatest lord of all."
Shen Shuwen rose from the gilded throne, exuding an air of invincibility as he extended his right hand into the void. "I will kill you and obtain the Vermilion Bird Pearl; the Ruins Wealth will be mine!"
As Shen Shuwen reached into the void, a delicate black Mouse Staff appeared in his hand, adorned with many dead mice.
Seeing that the two were about to clash, Shen Bifan hurriedly stepped in front of Shen Shuwen, pleading, "Father, Brother Zichen, you can't..."
Before Shen Bifan could finish his sentence, Shen Shuwen struck him down with a single blow, leaving him slumped against the throne.
Taking advantage of the moment, Ji Zichen turned to Lin Chuyu and said, "Stay away from us and find a chance to take Bifan away."
Shen Shuwen leaped down from the steps like a flying squirrel, thrusting the pointed end of the Mouse Staff toward Ji Zichen. Ji Zichen blocked it with the Demon-Slaying Sword; the tip struck against the sword's blade. Shen Shuwen's face twisted with rage and satisfaction. "You have no idea how much hatred resides in my heart! My transformation from human to rat is all due to this mixed-up world of humans and monsters. I despise this world! Therefore, I must find the ruins and squander its wealth! That is what brings me some relief. Do you understand?"
The force of Shen Shuwen's attack sent dust swirling around the hall, lifting Ji Zichen's long hair as if caught in a storm. Ji Zichen's expression remained cold, and the tribal patterns on her face gave her an unsettling appearance. Yet there was a glimmer of pity in her eyes.
Seeing that look in Ji Zichen's eyes ignited Shen Shuwen's fury. "You will never understand!"
He raised the Mouse Staff again and swung it at Ji Zichen. The staff stirred up dust and debris in the hall, creating an oppressive atmosphere that pressed down on Ji Zichen like a weight. Even Lin Chuyu, who stood at least five paces away from them, felt the overwhelming force of that strike; one could only imagine the pressure Ji Zichen was enduring at the center of this attack.
Ji Zichen did not shy away, raising the Demon-Slaying Sword to engage in a direct confrontation, relying purely on speed, strength, and momentum, fierce and unyielding.
Shen Shuwen was, after all, the beloved of his master, and Ji Zichen did not wish to strike with lethal intent. Ji Zichen revealed himself in such a manner only to intimidate Shen Shuwen, but the latter showed no fear. Suppressing the turmoil within, Ji Zichen spoke up under pressure, "Our goals are aligned; why must you force me like this?"
Shen Shuwen did not respond to Ji Zichen's words, seemingly lost in his own displeasure. He lamented, "I watched helplessly as Qianlan fell victim to Mouse Poison right before my eyes, unable to do anything for her. Do you know what kind of living despair that is?"
Ji Zichen's expression changed dramatically; he seemed to stop breathing for a moment. His heart raced anxiously as he realized, "My master was poisoned with Mouse Poison! Not some Ruins Poison Gas?"
With a swift motion, Ji Zichen swung the Demon-Slaying Sword to deflect the incoming Mouse Staff. The clash was straightforward and without tricks; the sword struck the tip of Shen Shuwen's Mouse Staff with precision.
The impact produced a dull and uncomfortable sound that echoed through the hall. Lin Chuyu felt her heart race at the noise.
Shen Shuwen spoke solemnly, "What Ruins Poison Gas? That is Mouse Poison! It comes from Madam Jiang!"
As Shen Shuwen saw the Mouse Staff poised to strike Ji Zichen, he felt a surge of adrenaline. However, Ji Zichen's Demon-Slaying Sword moved with an almost imperceptible speed, slicing off a mouse corpse that adorned the Mouse Staff.
Ji Zichen's face turned cold. "It is Madam Jiang's Mouse Poison! Then she must have an antidote!"
Shen Shuwen exerted force on the Mouse Staff in an attempt to knock aside the Demon-Slaying Sword. As he thrust upward with the staff, Ji Zichen's sword came down horizontally with incredible power, pushing the Mouse Staff forward.
Though the Mouse Staff was being pulled by the Demon-Slaying Sword, Shen Shuwen remained undeterred. He charged forward and halted abruptly before thrusting his staff. "At that time when I was captured by them, I thought there was no chance of survival. I lay on the ground covered in dust when Madam Jiang gently lifted me up!"
With a thrust of the Mouse Staff, Ji Zichen was already leaning forward as Shen Shuwen continued, "In her eyes at that moment, I saw nothing but deep affection and focus! Such a gaze I have never felt from Qianlan!"
Ji Zichen leaned forward, skillfully maneuvering Shen Shuwen and the Mouse Staff ahead. At that moment, Shen Shuwen lost control, unable to resist, like a raging bull being swept past Ji Zichen.
The two stood several paces apart, facing each other. Ji Zichen remained silent as Shen Shuwen continued, "I've never seen such a gaze before, never encountered someone who looked at me with such intensity. In that moment, I understood; this is love, this is the gaze of a lover!"
Ji Zichen retorted angrily, "My master has taken a liking to you; she must be blind!"
Shen Shuwen swung the staff, the Mouse Staff slicing through the air with a hissing sound, unable to conceal the truth: "Qianlan is not at fault, nor am I. The mistake lies in this sudden emotion!"
The Demon-Slaying Sword surged forth like a dragon emerging from the sea, first bursting into a sphere of light that suddenly exploded into radiant orbs. The Mouse Staff shot forth dark energy, engulfing the light.
Ji Zichen seethed with anger. "To betray your feelings for such a grandiose reason!"
The clash of sword and staff echoed like wind chimes in a sudden gust.
Shen Shuwen declared, "You’ve never felt love; you can’t possibly understand. Just because I’m not wrong doesn’t mean what I did was right. Once I realized they were nothing but rats, my punishment began!"
Shen Shuwen shouted fiercely, darting left and right like lightning. Each movement unleashed a flurry of staff strikes that rained down upon Ji Zichen from various angles.
No matter how Shen Shuwen attacked, Ji Zichen managed to counter every burst of sword rain with precise strikes against the staff's shadow, effectively sealing its momentum.
Lin Chuyu watched in astonishment. "These two are incredible! They can fight for so long without any magical tools."
The atmosphere was thick with tension as their battle intensified!
"After I consumed the Primordial Dan that Madam Jiang forced upon me, I felt a door open within my heart!" Shen Shuwen declared.
Ji Zichen was no longer interested in Shen Shuwen's ramblings. With a surge of anger, the Demon-Slaying Sword ignited with flames and struck the Mouse Staff, cleaving it in two. Shen Shuwen swiftly retreated several paces. Though the Mouse Staff was broken, he paid it no mind. "Do you know what I saw behind that door that opened in my heart?" he asked.
Ji Zichen pointed her sword at him defiantly. "Who cares what nonsense you saw inside?"
Shen Shuwen did not get angry; instead, he grinned wickedly. "I saw the power to realize myself! Your master often enters ruins, and as her husband, I can only watch helplessly as she goes in, unable to help her at all. Do you know how frustrating and suffocating that is?"
Shen Shuwen laughed maniacally, raising his arms high. "But now it's different! After consuming Madam Jiang's Primordial Dan from hundreds of years ago, I am no longer an ordinary person. Although I feel disgusted by this power, I've come to terms with it. Since I am no longer human, I will make good use of this strength. First, I will crush this rat's nest!"
His back began to bend, and fur sprouted across his face as he cackled wildly. "It seems that ordinary methods won't kill you! Let me show you the true face of the Divine Clan's lord!"
With a sudden transformation, Shen Shuwen morphed into a giant black rat over ten meters tall, sprouting three rat limbs on each side of his back. The towering creature stood upright, dwarfing Ji Zichen, whose height barely reached its knees.
Lin Chuyu trembled in fear at the sight, while Ji Zichen remained resolute and unafraid. She fixed her gaze on Shen Shuwen and said to Lin Chuyu, "What are you waiting for? Go get Bifan and leave the ruins as quickly as possible!"
Lin Chuyu hurried up the steps to carry Shen Bifan away from the hall, and Shen Shuwen made no move to stop them.
Ji Zichen's totemic patterns shifted from black to golden yellow as she spoke with a powerful tone. "Uncle Shen, I didn't want to use the Demon-Slaying Sword against you, but you've pushed me too far. If you have any last words, say them now; no living being can withstand the Primal Vortex of the Demon-Slaying Sword!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Shuwen burst into laughter. " Ji Zichen, then let's see whose Primal Vortex is stronger: yours or the overwhelming power of the Divine Child!"
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