I swept the Phoenix with the Onmyoji Shikigami

Chapter 244: Heaven Track Slash

With the sudden arrival of the waiter, the air in the hall seemed to freeze, and the original whispers and conversations disappeared in an instant.

Rouya moved nimbly among the crowd, whispering messages, her eyes sparkling with excitement and awe for what was about to happen.

Then, a waiter dressed in intricate and gorgeous clothes walked through the spacious hall with steady and powerful steps.

He held a golden scroll in his hand, which shone slightly in the sunlight and looked particularly solemn.

The waiter had a serious face and his eyes revealed an unquestionable majesty. Every step he took seemed to have a specific rhythm and cadence, attracting the attention of everyone present to follow him involuntarily.

After the waiter stood still, he gently unfolded the golden scroll in his hand. On it was embroidered the personal calligraphy of Ling Zun with golden silk thread, and every word shone with a sacred light.

He cleared his throat, his voice loud and clear:

"In compliance with the will of Heaven, the Spiritual Venerable proclaims: Young Master Xing'er, you are brave and fearless. You have ventured into the land of demons alone. You have not only completed the difficult task, but also demonstrated extraordinary courage and wisdom. Your loyalty and talent are truly a blessing to the Spiritual World. Therefore, I have made an exception and named him the King of Heaven, and bestowed upon him the surname Shen and the name Xing, implying that he is as bright as the stars, lighting the way to the Spiritual World. From now on, Shen Xing will be in charge of the soldiers and responsible for maintaining the safety of the border between the Spiritual World and the Heavenly World. His status is second only to Princess Shen Li. I have also bestowed upon him a mansion, named Tianchen Mansion, in the hope that he can settle down here and continue to contribute to the prosperity of the Spiritual World. I hope that Shen Xing can take this opportunity to act and speak with caution, and live up to my high expectations. I decree this!"

After the waiter finished reading the imperial edict, he gently rolled up the golden scroll and presented it with both hands.

Shen Li and Xing'er (now named Shen Xing) looked at each other, their eyes filled with indescribable excitement and gratitude.

Shen Li walked forward and respectfully took the imperial edict, while Shen Xing knelt on the ground and took the token of King Zhentian handed over by the waiter with both hands, with an unprecedented sense of mission and responsibility surging in his heart.

Everyone in the hall congratulated Shen Xing, and applause and cheers rang out one after another.

Shen Li held Shen Xing's hand tightly, with tears in her eyes. She knew that from now on, they were not only partners fighting side by side, but also family connected by blood.

Shen Xing felt the love and trust from Ling Zun, and his heart was filled with gratitude.

He knew very well that behind this honor and responsibility were countless life-and-death tests and unremitting efforts.

He secretly vowed to live up to expectations and use his own strength to protect this land and the people he loved.

From then on, Shen Xing began to emerge in the spiritual world as King Zhentian. He not only demonstrated outstanding talent in military affairs, but also won the respect and love of the people in governance.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the annual six-realm martial arts trial in the spiritual world has begun again.

Shen Li stood at the side of the competition arena under construction, her eyes full of support and expectations for Shen Xing.

Shen Xing was dressed in military uniform, looking heroic, with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

"Sister, if you win the first place this time, you can ask the Emperor of Heaven to cancel your meaningless engagement!" Shen Xing said.

Shen Li sighed, "There are so many talented people in the six realms, how easy is that!"

Mo Fang came forward and said, "My Lord, General, if you both go to the battle, then we will have a better chance of winning. At that time, Mo Fang will also fight. If I win a place, I will definitely pray to the Emperor of Heaven."

Shen Xing looked at Mo Fang with gratitude. He knew very well that this competition was not only a test of his own strength, but also a crucial battle for Shen Li's freedom.

"Xing'er, are you ready?" Shen Li asked softly, her voice containing both encouragement and worry.

Shen Xing responded with a firm look, "Sister Li, don't worry. I will definitely do my best, for you and for myself."

Mo Fang interrupted and said:

"General Shen Xing, I heard that there is an ancient star sword hidden near Tianzhan Lake. It was the magic weapon used by the Gentleman God in the ancient times when he fought against the previous Demon Lord. If you can get the help of this sword, your strength will be greatly increased, and you will definitely stand out in the martial arts trial."

Shen Xing's eyes gleamed when he heard this. He knew the importance of this sword. So, he decided to go to the shore of Tianzhan Lake to look for the Ancient Sword of Stars before the competition began.

Seeing this, Shen Li expressed her willingness to go together without hesitation, "Xing'er, I'll go with you. No matter how dangerous it is, we must face it together."

The two of them embarked on a journey to the shore of Tianzhan Lake hand in hand. Although the scenery along the way was beautiful, all they had in their hearts was the desire for the Ancient Sword of Stars and the persistence for victory.

After several days of arduous journey, they finally arrived at the shore of Tianzhan Lake.

There is an ancient and mysterious atmosphere around the lake, as if one can feel the aftermath of the earth-shaking battle that year.

Shen Xing and Shen Li carefully searched every corner, and finally, in a hidden crevice in the rocks, they found the legendary ancient star sword.

The blade of the ancient sword exudes a faint starlight, and the hilt is engraved with complex runes, revealing an extraordinary aura.

Shen Xing gently pulled out the ancient sword, and suddenly, a powerful force surged into his body, making him feel unprecedented strength and confidence.

"Sister Li, this is the Ancient Star Sword!" Shen Xing shouted excitedly.

Shen Li smiled and nodded, "With it, you will definitely shine in the martial arts trial."

Shen Xing tightly grasped the ancient star sword in his hand. The star pattern on the sword seemed to come alive, flashing dazzling light. Every star seemed to be telling the ancient secret of the universe.

As he exerted force with his arms, a deep and familiar power surged into his body like a tide, as if he and the ancient sword had signed a contract that spanned time and space, resonating with each other.

“Heavenly Track Slash…”

Shen Xing hummed the mantra of the mental method softly, and every word echoed in his mind like thunder.

His eyes were slightly closed, as if his entire consciousness was sucked into a vast universe.

There, the sky track turned into a dazzling road of stars, leading him forward; and his sword energy turned into meteors, cutting through the sky, destroying everything in its path.

"Shen Xing, you really didn't let me down!"

Shen Li shouted excitedly, her eyes sparkling with pride and relief.

She witnessed with her own eyes how Shen Xing used the "Heavenly Track Slash" move. Each sword strike was extremely precise, with power and beauty coexisting, as if he was weaving a flowing sword dance painting.

"Sister Li, look at this move. Doesn't it look very similar to what Senior Xinghan used back then?"

During the battle, Shen Xing took the time to cast an inquiring look at Shen Li. There was both expectation and nostalgia in his eyes.

Shen Li couldn't help but feel a complicated emotion when he heard this.

She thought carefully about Xinghan's heroic performance back then, and it was indeed strikingly similar to Shen Xing's performance at the moment. "Yes, it really is similar. If Senior Xinghan is still alive, he would be pleased to see this scene."

She answered softly, tears glistening in her eyes.

At this moment, the atmosphere suddenly changed subtly.

An unusual figure quietly entered their sight.