Chapter — 53
Author: KidOO
last update2026-08-22 23:16:51

The ancient sword aura filling the grand hall trembled violently. Under the gaze of the white-robed swordsman projection, Xiao Chen still stood upright with his eyes tightly closed.

Cold sweat had soaked through his entire robe, while his breathing sounded heavy yet steady. Although the pressure of the Ancient Sword Soul continued to bear down on his consciousness, there was not the slightest sign that the young man would surrender.

Yes, Xiao Chen was indeed attempting to push back.

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