Fantasy: I Become God by playing a game [Dungeons + LitRPG +Xinxia]

**Chapter 49: New Dungeon - Ancient Sword Cultivator's Tomb (5)**

The sword formation is powerful because it can gather independent individuals in a special way, thus exerting the effect of '1 + 1 > 2.'

However, the sword formation also possesses weaknesses. Once the enemy sees through the essence of the sword formation and disrupts its operating trajectory, the formation will not only lose its original function, but those who comprise the formation will also suffer varying degrees of backlash.

In certain circumstances, the sword formation may even turn against its original arranger, posing a greater threat to them than to the enemy.

This is precisely what Su Chen accomplished at this moment.

He not only dismantled the original Seven Killing Sword Formation but also seized control of it as an outsider, preparing to use it against the seven sword demons.

It's akin to snatching someone's girlfriend right in front of their boyfriend—a deeply contemptible act.

Within the Seven Killing Sword Formation, as Su Chen accurately severed the connection between one sword demon and the others, the murderous pressure that had initially engulfed him vanished in an instant.

The ordinary sword demon, stripped from the Seven Killing Sword Formation by Su Chen, finally regained its senses.

It roared in fury and attempted to attack Su Chen with its sword.

Unfortunately, without the assistance of the sword formation, ordinary sword demons were no match for Su Chen.

He casually swung his sword, and the vibrating black light cut directly through the evil sword in the demon's right hand.

Puff!

The distorted face on the hilt of the evil sword froze instantly.

Almost immediately, a bloodline appeared across the face depicted on the sword's hilt.

In the next second, the twisted and chaotic visage split apart like tofu, and half of the sword body slid to the ground, twitching uncontrollably until it completely lost all movement.

Without the corruption of the evil sword that had possessed it, the living (magic) corpse of the sword demon naturally crumpled to the ground, dead beyond doubt.

Within a brief encounter, the seven sword demons had become six.

Even though one sword demon had perished, the Seven Killing Sword Formation still remained intact above everyone's heads because Su Chen had taken the place of the deceased demon in the formation.

However, this was not necessarily an advantage for the remaining sword demons, as Su Chen was poised to use this formation against them!

Standing at the center of the Seven Killing Sword Formation, Su Chen calmly swung his sword at the elite sword demon not far away.

A sharp sword energy emanated from the tip of his sword, transforming into a whistling silver dragon that surged straight toward the elite sword demon's face.

In a panic, the elite sword demon tried to command the killing intent within the formation to summon the giant killing sword characteristic of the Seven Killing Sword Formation.

However, it soon found that the formation, which had once been under its control, seemed to have completely slipped from its grasp.

No matter how the elite sword demon attempted to manipulate the killing intent, it seemed to have developed a mind of its own and would not respond.

This realization painted an expression of pure terror across the elite sword demon's face.

It was bewildered by the sudden turn of events.

And without the amplification of killing intent, although its cultivation surpassed Su Chen's, the gap in swordsmanship and control over spiritual power was vast—like the chasm between plains and mountains, difficult to measure.

Even so, the elite sword demon did not resign itself to fate.

With a sharp and piercing roar, the evil sword in the elite sword demon's right hand emanated a twisted black light, and then the grotesque flesh-and-blood sword body began to expand dramatically.

In an instant, a massive flesh demon resembling a python materialized in front of Su Chen, exuding madness.

This was the true form of the Heretic Sword Demon, or the Flesh-and-Blood Evil Sword—the Heretic Demon Body.

The elite sword demon that revealed its true body seemed to have unlocked some kind of seal.

Half of this serpentine flesh body was still connected to the original zombie form while the other half writhed on the floor, raising its tumor-clad head.

Crazy, twisted, chaotic.

This was Su Chen's first impression of the Heretic Demon Body.

It was impossible to imagine what kind of environment could foster such a grotesque entity.

As the flesh demon revealed its true form, it fixed its gaze on Su Chen, preparing to swallow the silver dragon with its gaping, bloody maw.

But before it could move, a tremendous pressure descended upon it.

Its body fell suddenly, pressing against the ground.

The pressure was familiar—it was the killing pressure it had intended to use on Su Chen.

The elite sword demon, pinned to the ground, looked at Su Chen, its eyes filled with a mixture of rage and fear.

'How dare you, an outsider, use the sword formation I created against me!'

Despite seeing the fear and disbelief reflected in the elite sword demon's eyes, Su Chen felt no inclination to explain himself.

"Kill."

As the command left his lips, the silver dragon soaring through the air slammed into the elite sword demon, which was immobilized by the killing pressure.

Bang!

The sharp shock of sword energy easily shattered the outer demon body of the elite sword demon, transforming it into splattered fragments of flesh.

Without the support of the Seven Killing Sword Formation, even the elite sword demon was merely a larger ant before Su Chen.

With the enhancement of multiple abilities, Su Chen had reached an unparalleled state under the Foundation-building stage at this moment.

This was the essence of Su Chen's true strength!

After dispatching the elite sword demon, the remaining ordinary sword demons posed no challenge for Su Chen.

Moments later, Su Chen surveyed the now-empty first-floor sword pavilion.

He sheathed the Black Dragon Sword and checked his panel.

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[You killed a heretic sword demon (9th level of Qi Gathering Stage) and gained 120 experience points, soul crystal fragments (white) * 5.]

[You killed a heretic sword demon (6th level of Qi Gathering Stage) and gained 70 experience points, soul crystal fragments (white) * 1.]

[You killed a...]

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"Six ordinary sword demons and one elite sword demon yield a total of 9 soul crystal fragments (white) and 540 experience points. The haul is quite satisfactory."

As before, Su Chen promptly invested these nine soul crystal fragments (white) into his innate magical powers, accelerating the progress of awakening his innate magical talent.

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[Innate Magical Power (67/100): Unawakened]

[Current Experience Points: 2942]

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"The awakening progress of my innate magical power has now surpassed halfway. It seems the day of my true awakening is drawing near."

"And I still have a previously unused soul crystal fragment (green) that is equivalent to 30 soul crystal fragments (white)."

"This means that as long as I acquire three more soul crystal fragments, I can directly complete the awakening of my innate magical power."

"Although the quality of the awakened innate magical power hinges on luck, considering my current talent and qualifications, even if my innate magical power doesn't quite match Xiao Ye's... it shouldn't be far off, right?"

With that thought, Su Chen checked his game backpack.

In this backpack, two special items were stored.

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[Soul Crystal Fragment (Green)]

[Effect: Can be used to upgrade the level of second-level talent magical power or exchanged for 30 soul crystal fragments (white).]

[Special Tomb Key]

[Effect: Can open a hidden tomb.]

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Su Chen gazed at the mysterious key in his backpack, still unsure how to utilize it.

After all, when he initially obtained this key in the ancient tomb, the system had not prompted whether it could be used.

Could it be that the tomb associated with this key is not within the first dungeon's ancient tomb, but somewhere else entirely?

If true, then he was undoubtedly searching for a needle in a haystack.

"Never mind; let's address these matters after clearing the dungeon in front of me."

"If all goes well, as long as I clear this dungeon, I should be able to collect enough soul crystal fragments to awaken my innate magical powers."

With this, Su Chen walked directly toward the stairs leading to the second floor, ascending into the depths of the mysterious Sword Pavilion…

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