Chapter 48: The Heart’s Origin Like the Sea, Ten Thousand Swords Slash the Divine!

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The promised reward was secured, the blueprint completed, and now the real pressure of work was about to begin.

“Have you learned about the situation in my world?” Shen Yu asked.

“Master Shen, Master Wu has already given a rough description,” Sword Returned Two replied affirmatively. The path to immortality was within reach, and he was currently full of drive. “The enemy I need to deal with is a gigantic worm that has burrowed beneath the city. I must subdue it before it can cause massive destruction.”

Wu Dao Shen Yu had indeed provided an explanation.

That world was one where vital energy was scarce, the population dense, but the people physically frail.

The cataclysm had only just begun; the immortal reincarnation’s powers had not yet fully returned. Though there were remnants of past life’s blessings, they were limited and could not be used recklessly.

Hence, they needed to “hire” martial arts experts from this world. Essentially, it was still mutual aid among immortals undergoing tribulations.

For Sword Returned Two, this was not hard to understand.

In this martial world, different factions often issued bounties to hire experts from other forces.

Only this time, the bounty was issued by an immortal!

Seeing that the other was indeed familiar with the situation, Shen Yu nodded and said, “Then prepare to depart. However, traveling to another world requires passing through the Immortal Court. Mortals cannot survive there without the protection of magical power, so we must pass through swiftly. Once we go, returning soon will be impossible. All supplies and letters must be handed to me for safekeeping. It’s best to prepare everything now.”

“Weapons and restorative pills are already on me,” Sword Returned Two said, gripping the long sword at his waist. His gaze grew serious, his heart filled with eager anticipation.

Not just another world, but the Immortal Court itself!

Even just passing through was an extraordinary opportunity.

Without exaggeration, this alone made the journey worthwhile.

“Then let’s go.” Shen Yu wasted no time, placing a hand on Sword Returned Two’s shoulder; the next instant, they were back atop the rooftop of Gerard City!

The entire process took less than half a second.

But upon arrival, Shen Yu was shocked to see beads of sweat pouring from Sword Returned Two’s forehead and back, swiftly streaming down.

His eyes reflected profound fear.

Yes, fear!

Zero point three seconds—too brief for ordinary people to react, but enough for a master of this level to sense.

He clearly remembered what he saw and felt in that instant.

A pitch-black space shrouded in faint gray mist.

If it had been just that, it wouldn’t be so terrifying. But at that moment, he felt everything within him being devoured—his life force, fleeting thoughts, all perception!

Only a continuous, mysterious power clung to protect his body and primordial spirit; beyond that, all senses and powers that crossed the boundary were severed and swallowed, vanishing without a trace.

That utter helplessness, as if annihilation was imminent, was why he drenched in sweat.

The Immortal Court was truly no place for mortals like him—its terror was overwhelming!

“How are you feeling?” Shen Yu asked with concern, hesitating whether to use some gray mist to help him recover.

All their gray mist supplies were nearly depleted; if this mercenary faltered, it would be troublesome.

“I’m fine,” Sword Returned Two took a deep breath, doing his utmost to steady himself.

Looking at Shen Yu and Wu Dao Shen Yu, his eyes showed deeper reverence than before.

Previously, seeing this reincarnated immortal, he had thought them powerful only through divine means, not overwhelmingly strong.

Now he truly understood—the chasm between immortals and mortals was like an impassable gulf!

Only immortals could come and go freely in such places.

Still, despite this, Sword Returned Two’s inner desire burned even hotter.

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In the world of martial arts, strength reigns supreme!

Having witnessed a power from another realm, which martial artist could resist yearning for it?

“I’ll risk my old life to fight with all I’ve got!” His gaze shifted downward.

He could already sense it—the colossal creature radiating rampant primordial spirit fluctuations.

It was coming!

Not only did Sword Returned Two feel it, but at the Northern Alliance Command Center and among all those informed worldwide, attention instantly sharpened.

Only three minutes remained until the predicted moment.

From the detection images shared by the probe device brought by Interstellar Shen Yu, the Northern Alliance Command Center clearly saw the giant worm circling below suddenly move.

It opened its massive jaws, the probe even detecting dense, mincing-machine-like sharp teeth inside, then charged upward!

Yes, it charged straight up.

Initially slow, but as its huge body writhed, its speed rapidly increased!

The tremors caused by the enormous creature’s movement reached the surface first.

The ground began to quake, intensifying gradually.

Shen Yu could distinctly hear screams erupting throughout the city.

Sword Returned Two was momentarily stunned.

His focus had been underground; now he noticed this city bathed in twilight.

“So many people...” he murmured, gazing at the unprecedented skyscrapers, densely packed rooms, and panicked crowds on the streets.

Though prepared for an alien world, and aware that martial worlds could have grand architecture, he was still astonished by this dense city and even denser population.

Especially since these people had no martial cultivation at all and were far weaker than expected.

Even weaker than seven- or eight-year-old children in their world!

Wouldn’t a mere bump mean death for them?

Cold sweat broke out again.

“Don’t overthink it. Focus on controlling that worm and minimizing casualties as much as possible!” Shen Yu saw Sword Returned Two’s tension and pressure.

“Yes!” Sword Returned Two nodded firmly. Only with this immortal’s words did he finally relax.

Meanwhile, within the city, as the tremors intensified, fear among the people peaked.

“We’re doomed! Hahaha! This is the apocalypse—the end of the world! Everyone’s going to die sooner or later!” A man with a camera shouted madly in the streets.

Others fled desperately.

Every live stream from Gerard City was flooded with dense barrage comments.

Everyone was venting their terror and questioning fate.

They seemed to have witnessed an enormous human tragedy about to unfold.

The family of Kari, whom Wu Dao Shen Yu had saved once before, had barely escaped to the city center’s edge.

They struggled to stand amidst the shaking but tightly embraced each other, looking back at the tallest building.

Vast areas of circuitry had collapsed, lights faded, leaving only the twilight above and flickering flames.

Everyone’s hearts were filled with dread and despair but powerless.

All they could do was pray and await fate’s judgment.

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Countless others worldwide watching were equally fearful.

Such a disaster would not be confined to one place; all sincerely hoped for a miracle amid this desperate situation.

Many were furiously typing online.

“Allies? Superpowered beings?”

“Whoever you are, please do something!”

“God, save us!”

“I can’t watch anymore; miracles won’t happen!”

...

Voices of all kinds flooded in, countless people venting emotions in this moment.

Until the tremors reached their peak!

Boom—

A sound nearly tearing through earth and sky exploded violently. Even under the dim light, everyone in the city and the world could clearly see the massive gray-white form burst from the ground. Its enormous, terrifying maw instantly swallowed the tallest building!

“It’s over!” Kari closed his eyes in despair.

Many around the world felt the same.

No matter how much they understood before, witnessing such a colossal beast overwhelmed them with fear and hopelessness.

And that was only its head!

Its body beneath was even more astonishing!

Even cities built by humans over countless years were minuscule and defenseless.

“Prepare to deploy nuclear weapons,” Lars, commander of the Northern Alliance, sighed deeply; this was all he could do now.

Yet a faint glimmer of hope remained in his heart.

Though he dared not expect too much.

“Sir!” An excited subordinate suddenly called out.

Lars snapped open his eyes.

Then, on the screen, he saw a scene he would never forget.

Swords—countless, ethereal, razor-sharp swords—emerged densely from the gloomy glow.

Hum—

The enormous clang of swords echoed throughout the city.

The desperate crowds were stunned, all gazing toward the city center.

At that moment, everyone there could clearly feel the blades piercing as if staring directly into their souls!

Sword Returned Two had indeed given his all.

He raised his long sword high; his hair and robes billowed wildly under the surging, magnificent true power. Shen Yu witnessed for the first time the true manifestation of sword intent!

“The source of the heart is like the sea; ten thousand swords sever the divine!” Sword Returned Two murmured calmly. “This is the Heart-Source Sword Sea!”