Chapter 381

As a swordsman, it was necessary for one to face difficulties head-on. Not to mention that he had a good chance of winning at the moment. As such, Zhao Hengcheng was full of vigor and heroism. He fearlessly turned the sword gleam into a bright hole of light, erupting with a destructive light that shot toward Shi Xuan. It was like a miniature sun collapsing in front of Shi Xuan.

However, as Shi Xuan's purple sword light flickered and changed, it moved forward leisurely in the light in a mysterious trajectory. It was unstoppable, and the rays of light that carried a strong sense of destruction were easily defeated by it. This was because every time the sword light collided, it would hit the flaw of Zhao Hengcheng's sword technique.

In an instant, like a butcher dismembering an ox, the purple sword light brought along the bright and resplendent Heavenly Cycle Stars and slashed directly at the light hole at the core.

The peak suddenly lit up, and the light burst out, blinding everyone's eyes. All the Enlightened Masters, disciples, and guests of the Treasure City Sect who were watching the battle through the light screens and water mirrors couldn't help but close their eyes. Only Ye Piaoling and Xuan Jingfeng who were in the main hall of the Soaring Sky Tower sighed at the same time.

When the light dissipated, Liang Liuyu, Fu Yuanxiao, and the others all saw the purple sword gleam hanging in the air. Under the sword will, it was Zhao Hengcheng, who had retreated from his Body and Sword Fusion state. He looked at the Zi Ying Sword with a strange expression, as if he did not expect this to happen.

"Ancestral Master Zhao lost so quickly?!" Fu Yuanxiao never thought that Zhao Hengcheng would win, but he did not expect him to lose so quickly and cleanly.

Liang Liuyu was also in disbelief. "Shi Xuan doesn't seem to be using his first-tribulation flying sword!" Zhao Hengcheng's loss was within his expectations, but Shi Xuan had lost without using his full strength. It really made people feel how terrifying his swordsmanship was.

Shi Xuan put away the Zi Ying Sword and bowed. "Thank you for letting me win."

"Daoist Shi, you live up to your reputation. I accept my loss wholeheartedly." Zhao Hengcheng calmed down and returned the bow.

Then, Shi Xuan slowly walked forward. When he brushed past Zhao Hengcheng, he suddenly said,

"Daoist Zhao, I is better than you in swordsmanship, and you're more powerful than I in flying sword. You were able to sense it immediately and change your swordsmanship, making full use of your strengths and avoiding your weaknesses. you're truly extraordinary, but you made a mistake in choosing your swordsmanship."

"The 'Illumination of the Ninth Heaven' of the 'Taiyi Light and Darkness True Swordplay' is indeed the sword formation with the least variations and the strongest attack. Naturally, it can bring out the full power of your flying sword and maximize your own advantage. However, its lack of variation has also been exposed to the fullest. That's why I was able to defeat it with a single strike. Of course, if the power of your flying sword was close to the first tribulation level, then it would be a different story."

"Actually, with the strength of your swordsmanship and your flying sword, you can take ten strikes from I if you concentrate your power and don't make any mistakes."

"It's good to not hold back and cut everything in your swordsmanship, but it should be different according to time, place, and person. Otherwise, it'll be another kind of obsession."

As he spoke, Shi Xuan walked past Zhao Hengcheng and walked toward the top of the mountain with his hands behind his back.

Zhao Hengcheng stood where he was, deep in thought. After a while, he turned around and bowed respectfully to Shi Xuan's back, which was about to disappear at the intersection. "Thank you for your advice, Daoist Shi."

For Shi Xuan, since it was a duel and a sword competition, it was necessary to discuss the reasons for his failure. This would make Zhao Hengcheng less embarrassed. After all, Shi Xuan was not here to start a feud with him.

After Zhao Hengcheng used his Yin and Yang Jade Light Sword, Shi Xuan already knew that although Zhao Hengcheng's swordsmanship was wonderful, it was only equivalent to his realm after his first breakthrough in the Hanjing Lord Of Heaven's Cave. Moreover, he did not rely on his swordsmanship and flying sword to fight with several first-tribulation Lord Of Heaven. Therefore, he was not good at judging the situation and choosing his swordsmanship.

His current realm of swordsmanship was equivalent to Shen Yimo's before her breakthrough. Without the suppression of the Cave, there was still a big gap. However, it was not enough to defeat Zhao Hengcheng with two or three strikes.

…

These words seemed to have sensed the thoughts of most of the spectating Immortals and disciples. After hearing them, they seemed to be suddenly enlightened.

Fu Yuanxiao put his palms together and said, "I see. Grandmaster Zhao was too careless and rash. In this level of swordsmanship competition, once he made a mistake, he would be defeated immediately. No wonder he could only take two strikes from Shi Xuan. It's not because of the big gap in strength. "After hearing what Shi Xuan said, they all felt that Zhao Hengcheng's loss was reasonable.

"But in a duel between Immortals and above, judgment and choice are part of strength. In this aspect, Grandmaster Zhao is indeed inferior to Shi Xuan." Liang Liuyu sighed in disagreement. "But Shi Xuan's words enlightened me. I seem to have made the same mistake in swordsmanship."

As he spoke, he gradually became lost in thought and muttered to himself, "Illusion … Obsession … Hidden Latch of Life and Death?"

Many other swordsmanship experts were thinking about Zhao Hengcheng's choice just now. If they were in his place, they would choose which sword formation to change. For a moment, the scene was a little quiet.

"True Monarch Shi isn't as terrifying as the rumors say." In the silence, Luo Yun suddenly sighed. "Instead, he is, very …" He seemed to be unable to think of how to describe it.

"He has the bearing of a master." Zhou Yong continued, "But his strength is similar to the rumors."

"Yes, just like what Grandmaster Zhao said, he is worthy of his reputation." Cai Zhiyuan and the others agreed.

They all relaxed. Shi Xuan defeated Zhao Hengcheng, who was guarding the road, so the grudge between the two sides was resolved. However, they were still a little dissatisfied. The Treasure City Sect could not find anyone else to defeat Shi Xuan other than the Three Calamities Grandmaster? Is our swordsmanship really that good on the outside but bad on the inside? Fear and frustration brewed in their hearts.

Suddenly, Fu Yuanxiao pointed at Shui Jing and said, "Look, Grandmaster Xuan is standing in front of the Sword-Testing Pavilion!" He had just listened to Xuan Jingfeng's Dao lecture for a few days, so he naturally recognized him at a glance.

"What? Grandmaster Xuan is also fighting?!" Everyone was shocked. It was rare to see two guards on the Sword-Testing Path. However, after thinking about it, they understood.

"Shi Xuan has a One Calamity Flying Sword. It seems that Grandmaster Zhao fought just now to show our sincerity and not to bully the weak. We let him win for a while. The real guard should be Grandmaster Xuan!" Liang Liuyu was interrupted from his daze. He finally understood the arrangements, but he also felt lost.

Fu Yuanxiao and the others were excited and expectant. "I hope Grandmaster Xuan can show off our sect's might."

"But Shi Xuan's swordsmanship is so terrifying. If even Grandmaster Xuan loses, then …" Cai Zhiyuan was a little worried.

Fu Yuanxiao analyzed, "Just now, Grandmaster Zhao, whose swordsmanship was slightly inferior to Grandmaster Xuan's, could take about ten strikes from Shi Xuan. Now that it's Grandmaster Xuan's turn, the two of them are probably on par in swordsmanship. As for the flying sword, Shi Xuan will definitely use that One Calamity Flying Sword. Its power is considered to be the same, but Grandmaster Xuan is a genuine One Calamity Lord Of Heaven. In terms of realm, he can suppress Shi Xuan, so he has a high chance of winning."

"Ancestral Master Shen also lost before …" Cai Zhiyuan's words caused many disciples to feel worried, and the atmosphere became strange.

Fu Yuanxiao mocked, "Cowering. Do you still have the demeanor of a Sword Cultivator? Didn't I say earlier that in these hundreds of years, the few Grandmasters' swordsmanship had breakthroughs and were different from before? Even if Shi Shuan has made some progress, he is limited by his own realm. "Many disciples nodded their heads in agreement.

As they argued, Shi Xuan had already reached the top of the mountain. He was not far from the Sword-Testing Pavilion. Thus, they gradually quieted down and held their breaths, waiting for this swordsmanship competition.

Meanwhile, in the hall not far from the Soaring Sky Restaurant, Ye Piaoling could not help but sigh to Perfected Lord Daoming beside him. "Sigh, Perfected Lord Xuan beat me to it." He was excited and rather confident. Unfortunately, he was a step too late in the end, so he could not help but feel a little regretful.

"From the looks of it, Fellow Daoist Ye, you seem to think that you have a higher chance of winning?" Perfected Lord Daoming teased.

Ye Piaoling chuckled. "In fact, both of our strengths are similar. However, as a Sword Cultivator, how can I not have some confidence in myself?"

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In front of the Sword-Testing Pavilion.

"I, Xuan Jingfeng, shamelessly wait here. I hope Fellow Daoist Shi will not be stingy with your teachings." The elegant blue-robed Xuan Jingfeng saw Shi Xuan walk over and bowed. His attitude was very amiable. After all, it could be considered a tag battle.

Shi Xuan smiled. "To be able to compete with the Lord Of Heaven of your sect in swordsmanship, I have benefited greatly. I hope Fellow Daoist Xuan will not hold back." As he spoke, a green sword light flashed, and the Green Suo Sword floated in front of Shi Xuan. It was extremely condensed and extremely sharp. "First Tribulation Supreme Spiritual Treasure, Green Suo Sword. Fellow Daoist Xuan, please."

"Natal Flying Sword, Light and Darkness True Sword. Fellow Daoist Shi, please." Xuan Jingfeng was not afraid. He casually released his Natal Flying Sword. It was named after his sect's swordsmanship. It was like a finger-thick light pillar that was wrapped in deep darkness. However, he did not attack immediately. Instead, he maintained his identity as the master and his cultivation realm, allowing Shi Xuan to attack first.

Facing the Lord Of Heaven, which had been accumulating for many years, Shi Xuan did not dare to be modest even though he had not reached his peak. The green sword light spread out. Within the starry sky, a bright moon shone brightly. The Great Sun, Crepe Myrtle, and countless stars were hidden in the bright moonlight. Augmenting it with power, it transformed into a cold and sharp intent. Wherever the sword light passed, the space was frozen into ten-thousand-year-old ice. Then, it was sliced apart by the Sword Qi. It was one of the changes of the Heavenly Cycle Stars Sword Formation, 'Sparse Moon and Stars'.

Shi Xuan had only mastered the basics of the Heavenly Cycle Stars Sword Technique. He had not yet reached the delicate balance between the Great Sun, Bright Moon, and Crepe Myrtle. He had not yet reached the level where he could control the Heavenly Cycle Stars Sword Formation and create a new world.

Seeing this, Xuan Jingfeng sighed in his heart, "It is indeed extraordinary." Then, his body and sword became one. The Light and Darkness True Sword suddenly shrank, turning into a deep and dark black hole that swallowed everything. It absorbed the frozen Sword Will and the sharp Sword Qi. When it swallowed to a certain extent, the black hole shrank again and turned into a black spot. From this deep black spot, light floated and suddenly exploded. A bright light hole was formed, emitting endless light. It was like a world of light that could destroy everything. It directly hit the green sword light of 'Sparse Moon and Stars'.

His changes between light and darkness were natural and smooth, comparable to Shen Yimo's before her breakthrough.