Chapter 126: Six-Person Battle, the Blade Named Eternal! (7k2) (Part 1)

Chapter 126: Six-Person Battle, the Blade Named Eternal! (7k2) (Part 1)





In the arena, the atmosphere was tense as everyone locked eyes with each other, their auras fixated.

Bian Rong's pupils glowed with an eerie crimson, his blood and energy surging within, and his gaze locked onto Shi Xinvan.

Yue Yourong and Yin Wushuang's auras simultaneously locked onto Mu Juncheng.

Shi Xinvan stood before the wall, examining the divine script, and within her seemingly delicate frame, a powerful and domineering fist intent was brewing, similar to Mu Juncheng, as she locked onto Ji Jingqiu from a distance!

Before the battle began, Zhuang Yanxing lowered his voice, fearing he'd be noticed, and whispered all the information he had on the participants to Ji Jingqiu: "...The Heavenly Sword Body, this body requires the imprinting of principles onto the body's orifices, condensing sword intent and sword energy. When the body is perfected, one can transform into a heavenly sword. In the later stages of martial cultivation, each orifice within the body contains a heavenly sword, capable of infinite division, forming a heavenly sword array!"

"Yue Yourong is from the Vast Sea Academy, the face of the Sea Martial Association's generation. She cultivates mind martial arts, which is the research direction of the academy, combining ancient yoga, Daoist mantras, hypnosis... It's said that she's just one step away from achieving profound meditation!"

"Sister Shi Xinvan... uh, Sister Xinvan is from Lionheart Dao, and her martial path is similar to the Seven-Layer Slayer. Just treat her as his copy, but it's rumored that her innate root bone..."

With each blow, Mu Juncheng felt a tearing pain in his palm, leaving him shocked.

In an instant, the entire arena fell silent, even Yue Yourong, who had just entered the banquet hall with a huff, stopped in her tracks and looked up at the battle!

Her fist intent surged like a heavenly waterfall flowing in reverse, vast and overwhelming, and in a flash, it transformed into an overwhelming offensive!

Silently, she appeared behind Yue Yourong and delivered a swift and graceful slash.

Mu Juncheng carefully observed Ji Jingqiu, unleashing six consecutive slashes, but the latter's momentum not only didn't weaken but grew stronger.

The Heavenly Sword Canon, Sword Nine!

It wasn't because of the third or fourth...

Ji Jingqiu took a slight breath, but he dared not exert too much force, as the Mountain and River Form within him was already riddled with cracks.

Just one more step.

This was truly... like flooding the Dragon King's temple, the Bodhimanda fighting the World-Honored One.

But this was just the beginning! Ji Jingqiu had figured out Mu Juncheng's tactics and without hesitation, he unleashed six slashes of One-Line Vitality like a raging storm, aiming to break through Mu Juncheng's defense. Once the sword net was forced, it would be unable to regenerate for a while.

The second sword failed, and Yin Wushuang let out a clear whistle:

The reason he had slashed at Yue Yourong was that neither Mu Juncheng nor Ji Jingqiu gave him any confidence in succeeding! Suddenly, a hand patted his shoulder.

His face was flushed, showing no signs of having suffered from the backlash.

Yue Yourong's palm strike landed, but it felt like she had struck a copper wall.

Fortunately, when the sword net disintegrated, it rebounded all the accumulated force back at them, allowing the four to defend without pursuing.

At his current level, Ji Jingqiu couldn't comprehend how this person could deliver such powerful slashes!

This punch was devoid of any visible force, appearing light and airy, yet it carried a sense of swiftness, as if even the wind was crushed by this seemingly slow yet heavy punch.

"Just wait for Brother Ji to perfect his superlative body, and make up for his obvious shortcomings. He'll definitely be able to compete with those few for the position of the Sun Blaze of this generation!"

Under the night sky.

But no matter how exquisite it was, it couldn't surpass Ji Jingqiu's approach, which was not about finesse but about overpowering with strength. He used the Unity Art to deliver a slash that blended the Eternal Blades with the One-Line Vitality!

The audience immediately turned their attention to them.

"I recall the Immovable Bodhimanda Body also has a technique similar to Seamless Sky Robe, which accumulates the opponent's offensive power and then releases it in a counterattack, right?"

"The Heavenly Sword Canon, Sword Two... I wonder how far Brother Yin can go with his swordsmanship."

His face paled, but unlike the others, he didn't fall into a daze. Instead, he staggered but quickly stabilized his stance, and at the same time, he realized something.

The two exchanged dozens of moves in an instant.

Mu Juncheng sighed, glanced at Ji Jingqiu, and with great effort, raised his longsword, only to be smashed away by Ji Jingqiu.

A sword loomed over Mu Juncheng's head. His face was solemn, his eyes deep, as if they could see through all changes.

Sword lights wove together, and Mu Juncheng used Seamless Sky Robe to create an impenetrable sword net! Ji Jingqiu didn't retreat but advanced, and a dazzling blade light, carrying vibrant vitality and unyielding resilience, broke through the sword intent, slicing through all the sword lights in its path, aiming straight for Yin Wushuang! Yue Yourong frowned, but then she saw hundreds of sword lights merge into one, brilliant and deadly, rushing towards her face. It was a sword strike without self, advancing without retreat, like Shi Xinvan's final punch!

This was definitely beyond the capability of a simple dojo!

That's why Mu Juncheng's disciples rarely chose to cultivate in front of the shackles.

He frowned.

Mu Juncheng's eyebrows rose, as this defense was difficult to break without some cost. His specialty was still defense.

Ji Jingqiu's eyebrows shot up, and indeed, he had no time to redirect his blade.

Ji Jingqiu took a deep breath, and blade light rose, layer upon layer of energy added to the blow. Another slash of One-Line Vitality! Mu Juncheng's face turned grim, and he wove a layer upon layer of sword net with his sword lights, dissipating Ji Jingqiu's slash with over a dozen swift sword strikes.

A horizontal slash swept like an arc, pushing back Mu Juncheng, Yin Wushuang, and Bian Rong, who were in front of him. His momentum was unmatched, and no one dared to challenge him!

Overpowering with sheer force, one force against ten techniques. But how could he overpower ten techniques when their foundations were so solid?

Mu Juncheng was like a helpless victim as Ji Jingqiu's slash cleaved down with overwhelming force.

But tonight's battle, though exhilarating, left them even more unsatisfied!

At least three-tenths of it was similar to the other guy, and this guy's innate physique was unbelievably strong, completely different from Bian Rong's cultivated physique, which was truly enviable! The two exchanged over ten punches in an instant, and finally, Shi Xinvan took the initiative to end the battle.

The mighty surge of that senior?!

If it were him, he could only rely on brute force to counter such a sword technique.

Mu Juncheng spoke gravely. Having been struck twice by the Seamless Sky Robe, he also suffered from severe backlash. In his current state, wielding this sword technique was already a challenge.

Amidst the entangled aura, a sword beam appeared, graceful like a startled red-crowned crane and agile like a swimming dragon. It seemed to illuminate the dark night, carving an indelible heavenly mark in the air, aiming straight for Mu Juncheng!

Just as Zhuang Yanxing was about to raise his hand and shout, a sacred and solemn aura rose from the distance, momentarily overwhelming his aura.

"The Seamless Sky Robe combined with the Immovable Bodhimanda Body! What are you all waiting for? Let's shatter Mu's turtle shell first!"

With a palm strike, the intent of purity and selflessness spread, causing the sword net to momentarily freeze.

Ji Jingqiu was about to pursue when he suddenly sensed a gust of wind approaching from behind.

The ground suddenly sank, and spider-web-like cracks appeared in an instant!

The four stood at each corner, momentarily silent, before their auras erupted once more!

Yin Wushuang's eyes flashed as she instantly recognized the origin of this combat technique.

Ji Jingqiu was astonished.

And then—

Ji Jingqiu's eyes flickered. Indeed, as Zhuang Yanxing had said, there was something wrong with the woman's body. In terms of the weight of her fists and the intent behind them, she was no less than any of the others. However, her body hindered her combat abilities.

In the end, he shook his head and chuckled.

...

I must take a closer look! "Brother Ji, this sword technique is called the Great Wisdom Sword, capable of severing all roots of affliction!"

After finding the Dao Field with several friends, Yin Wushuang walked over, her gaze meeting Yue Yourong's in the crowd, and said calmly, "I barely managed to secure third place."

At this moment, only Ji Jingqiu and Mu Juncheng remained in the field.

...

Ji Jingqiu began to gather his strength, unifying his spirit and intent, preparing for the final strike of the night.

Shi Xinvan wiped the corner of her mouth, her smile radiant even in the face of adversity.

In an instant, Ji Jingqiu felt like a small boat amidst raging waves, surrounded by hidden currents threatening to capsize him. But instead of anger, he felt joy, his spirit, energy, and strength reaching their peak!

He glanced at the three people present, recalling the brief yet impressive battle that had just taken place, and made a mental assessment of their combat prowess.

Mu Juncheng almost laughed out loud. Turning back, he used his sword to fend off Yue Yourong, "Miss Yue, using a Buddhist hand seal against me is simply bullying!"

Ji Jingqiu nodded.

The sword net, which had been in a precarious state, suddenly harmonized with the heavens under the influence of this aura, embodying the intent to embrace all things.

At the forefront, Bian Rong, with no way to retreat, laughed wildly. He had no intention of backing down. Within his body, it was as if a furnace of qi and blood had exploded, and his blood energy suddenly erupted, flowing like a breached river! Both sides unleashed their all-out attacks! Fist met fist, and beneath their feet, a web of cracks spread like a spider's web.

"Have you comprehended half a fist technique, or have you mastered a complete fist technique? But your physique is holding you back!"

Then... you go first!

Yin Wushuang entered the banquet hall. Although it was a virtual world, he seemed mentally wounded and exhausted, his face still slightly pale.

Shi Xinvan threw a punch.

Yin Wushuang moved.

This was a technique based on mind-electricity, combining mind, combat techniques, and visualization charts to manifest in the real world, partially revealing the mysteries of the Enlightenment Realm. Typically, this was something only achievable after forming the Body of Power and having sufficient mental cultivation! Mind-electricity had such applications?! Ji Jingqiu thought to himself, no wonder they were one of the six great families, with countless secret techniques in their heritage.

But do you take me for Mu Juncheng?! His thoughts shifted, and with a loud shout, thunderous sounds reverberated around him. Facing the mighty fist wind, he punched towards Shi Xinvan! This punch went against the flow, and by the end, it seemed as if he had become the mighty force himself, sweeping everything in its path! The collision of the two fists sounded like the striking of fine iron, and the force waves exploded layer by layer, creating a magnificent spectacle. Shi Xinvan's face instantly turned bright red, and her gaze towards Ji Jingqiu was scorching, as if she wanted to devour him.

The aura of confrontation between them shifted.

The last traces of mind-electricity spread to the surface of Ji Jingqiu's body, connecting his inner and outer selves.

The next moment, the Heavenly Sword Qi Energy abruptly contracted and converged at the sword's tip. One sword connected to another, the blade's edge reaching an extreme sharpness. With a purely offensive stance, he didn't wait for the three to attack and instead took the initiative, striking at all three!

The next moment, the blade's light descended.

The next instant, Yin Wushuang channeled all her strength, driving the sword energy and intent contained within her body's cavities. Her face gradually paled, but her eyes seemed to burn with fiery light, and an even sharper and more powerful sword intent soared into the sky!

A distance of ten meters.

"Truly formidable! A renowned name is never without substance!"

However, the next moment, her face showed surprise as her mind-electricity seemed to sink into the ocean, failing to shake Ji Jingqiu's mental state at all!

A palm strike imbued with the intent of Great Purity came from behind, and he chose to take it head-on without dodging or evading.

Ji Jingqiu's gaze deepened. With his mind-electricity along the long blade, he opened his mouth and uttered a syllable, which thundered in Yue Yourong's ear.

Inside the hall.

Ji Jingqiu's figure suddenly burst into motion, vanishing from his original spot.

Mu Juncheng spoke softly, raising his sword to meet the attack. The sword light wove a net, covering all sides, trapping Yin Wushuang's unstoppable sword technique in a leisurely stroll, dissolving the offensive like a spring rain, rendering it invisible.

In the distance, Zhuang Yanxing rubbed his eyes. He seemed to see a blurry blood-red world around Ji Jingqiu, and a pair of cold tiger eyes opened in the darkness, imbuing the long blade with a chilling and murderous intent.

Soon after, he noticed that his friends' expressions had changed.

Yin Wushuang's usually calm face turned into one of astonishment.

"Bian Rong hails from the Heavenly Deity Arena, the current top Dao Field in the Federation. My master said that this sect becomes more unorthodox as you progress. In the early stages, they focus on tempering the physical body, avoiding external techniques, and primarily cultivating Xingyi..."

A seemingly delicate fist met his, but it was like an iron cavalry charging a mountain. The intent behind the fist was overwhelmingly dominant, and the fist wind howled, compressing and distorting the airflow wherever it passed!

Shi Xinvan ignored him, her gaze fixed on Ji Jingqiu, filled with reproach, as if blaming him for landing her half-finished punch on this bulky man in front of her.

"Stop the chatter! Let's begin!

(End of Chapter)

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