From Sword to Slaughter: Evolution

As the crimson energy spread across the ground, it formed black and white energy patterns, intertwining and shimmering ominously.

"This… is this a domain?" Spettare's pupils contracted in shock. A domain? But only Martial Kings are capable of wielding such power… How is she doing this?!

Spettare's mind was flooded with disbelief. Yet there was no denying the surge of power from Lin Luoluo as she unleashed the full force of her Infernal Cross Formation and Heavenly Cross Formation.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Her attacks became even more ferocious, the sound of their weapons clashing reverberating through the air like thunder. The overwhelming power radiating from her Soul Severing Sword pressured Spettare into a continuous retreat.

"Damn it!" Spettare's thoughts raced. Her weapon… it's too powerful!

With each collision, cracks began to appear on the blade of Spettare's S-rank sword. His eyes widened in disbelief. How could my S-rank sword be chipped?

As the cracks deepened, Lin Luoluo's calm remained unwavering. Her mastery of the Heavenly Fate Sword Technique grew more refined with each strike, her power intensifying with every blow. Sword light flickered so quickly that the surrounding onlookers could barely track her movements.

Crack!

A sharp sound rang out as a visible fissure formed along the edge of Spettare's blade.

"Die!" Spettare roared in desperation, launching another powerful slash at Lin Luoluo.

BOOM!

With a resounding explosion, Spettare's blade shattered into fragments. The red eye embedded in the hilt of his sword burst, spewing out a liquid that resembled blood. Spettare himself was thrown backward by the force of the impact.

At the same time, the immense energy stored within his shattered weapon was absorbed by Lin Luoluo's Soul Severing Sword.

[Absorbing special energy: Evolution Points gained – 6,666,666]

"6.66 million evolution points!?" Ye Fan's shock was palpable as the system notification flashed before him. "That's equivalent to killing over sixty Martial Masters!"

Excitement surged through him. Destroying a single S-rank weapon provided so many points. If I could just destroy a few more of these weapons, especially that Scarlet Blood Sword...

While Ye Fan celebrated, Spettare, having been knocked back, spat out a mouthful of blood. His face was ashen as he struggled to comprehend what had just happened.

"My sword… my sword…" Spettare muttered, his voice trembling as his eyes remained fixed on the shattered remnants of his once-prized weapon. He still couldn't believe it had been destroyed. "What kind of sword is that…?"

"Everyone! I am the Lord of Spee City!" Spettare suddenly shouted, his voice filled with desperation. "Help me kill her, and I will reward you handsomely! That sword she wields is no ordinary weapon—it's an SS-rank blade! Don't you want it for yourselves?"

The moment he finished speaking, several of the nearby Martial Masters exchanged glances, their eyes gleaming with greed. The sword that Lin Luoluo wielded had just shattered an S-rank weapon; it clearly wasn't an ordinary blade.

Furthermore, Lin Luoluo wasn't at the Martial King level, or else she would have already killed Spettare by now. She was vulnerable, and the temptation of that sword was too great.

Some of the Martial Masters could no longer contain themselves, their desires pushing them to act.

"She's a wanted criminal in the empire! The Imperial Governor himself has ordered her capture!" Spettare continued. "Kill or capture her, and the empire will richly reward you. I don't even want the sword; it's all yours!"

With Spettare's promise of rewards, the Martial Masters were finally stirred into action. In an instant, several of them rushed toward Lin Luoluo, weapons drawn.

"Prepare to die!"

As they charged, Spettare grinned triumphantly. Even if she's strong, there's no way she can survive an attack from so many Martial Masters!

Now, over a dozen Martial Masters had surrounded Lin Luoluo, their weapons gleaming as they launched powerful techniques at her.

"You're courting death," Ye Fan snorted. He wasn't concerned in the slightest by the approaching enemies.

Lin Luoluo's expression remained calm. In a single thought, she activated her abilities, consuming large amounts of her blood energy and source energy. Her body radiated an even more terrifying power.

BOOM!

A shockwave of immense energy burst forth from her, forming a protective barrier around her. The combined attacks of the Martial Masters were blocked by the energy shield.

And then, Lin Luoluo moved.

Ethereal Steps!

This was the movement technique she had just learned within the secret realm. Despite it being her first time using it, her mastery of the technique felt as natural as breathing. Her movements became ethereal and unpredictable, as if she were a phantom flitting through the air.

Clang, clang, clang!

Her sword slashed relentlessly, and the Martial Masters struggled to keep up. They raised their weapons to block, but the moment their weapons met Lin Luoluo's Soul Severing Sword, cracks began to appear on their blades.

Two strikes. It only took two hits for their weapons to shatter.

Phantom Dance!

The technique activated once again, and one of the Martial Masters was pierced by countless sword strikes, his body riddled with holes. Blood sprayed across his clothes as his lifeless body fell to the ground.

[Martial Master killed: Evolution Points gained – 100,000]

[Absorbing Martial Master's blood essence: Energy Points gained – 10]

[Absorbing Martial Master's blood essence: Energy Points gained – 10]

Blood essence surged into the Soul Severing Sword as the weapon absorbed the slain Martial Master's life force.

The remaining Martial Masters stared at the fallen body in horror, their faces pale with disbelief.