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Chapter 327: Defeat, Ninth Rank of the Art Dao (Part 2 Unity) (Part 1)
Chapter 327: Defeat, Ninth Rank of the Art Dao (Part 2 Unity) (Part 1)
The Sword Qi reflected into the 22 layers of the Dao Domain, directly slashing across Bian Ruxue's cheek, leaving a scar on her beautiful face.
But the wound healed instantly, and Bian Ruxue's body vanished, returning to the Abyss, thus avoiding the sword's sharp edge at the last moment.
When she reappeared, her gaze had become much more serious.
"Utmost Softness Sword Intent Perfection!"
"Qing Ying has actually perfected her Sword Intent. Was it due to the sudden enlightenment after the battle with the Dragon Slayer?"
On the Holy Platform, many Holy Sons and Holy Maidens looked at each other with grave expressions.
Many of them had yet to perfect their Sword Intents. Perfecting the Sword Intent meant they were one step closer to Entering the Dao!
"Pity, it's just a Minor Dao."
Hao Yue Holy Son's eyes showed a hint of surprise, but he soon shook his head slightly. Compared to his Sun and Moon Great Dao, it was just a Minor Dao. Even if it was perfected, it wasn't something to worry about.
"This child, Qing Ying, hasn't let her cultivation lag since her Master's incident. It seems that event hasn't affected her much."
Yaizu narrowed her eyes. To perfect the Sword Intent at such a young age was a terrifying accomplishment in the Sword Dao.
If given a few hundred more years, she would become another Sword Dao Half-Saint.
But prodigious cultivation often comes with fierce competition, making it easy for talent to be cut short.
On the battle platform, Bian Ruxue perceived that her opponent's Sword Intent had reached perfection, surpassing her own. The original restraining effect she had on Qing Ying was now nullified.
She took a deep breath, gathering her Qi Power into her spine Sword Bone. This Ice and Snow Sword Bone was something she had been born with, but it had been dormant until she met her Sword Saint Master, who awakened it. Now, as her Qi Power merged with the Sword Bone, a cold Ice and Snow aura spread throughout her body.
The surrounding temperature dropped, and Bian Ruxue's aura grew stronger. The Qi Power within her, after being transformed by the Sword Bone, became Sword Qi!
With a swift motion, she stepped out and used the Netherwast Teleportation!
To reach the Netherwasteland Extreme Realm, one needed to cultivate numerous Object Control Techniques and push Object Control to its limit.
Thanks to her Master's teachings and guidance, Bian Ruxue received the complete Sword Saint's Heavenly Control Technique. She perfected it and opened the Netherwasteland Extreme Realm within half a year.
Thus, despite her short cultivation period, she had opened almost all the ultimate realms she could.
As she teleported in front of Lin Qingying, the vast Sword Qi within Bian Ruxue condensed, and she swung her sword. It seemed as if Heaven and Earth froze.
Lin Qingying's Dao Domain layers appeared, totaling 28 layers, but at this moment, they were penetrated and frozen by the Ice and Snow aura. The Sword Intent Laws within her Sword Domain were frozen, and with Bian Ruxue's own Dao Domain neutralizing the effects, she broke through directly!
As the piercing Sword Qi slashed over, Lin Qingying's Sword Light swirled, and it seemed as if a tide of water spread out, wrapping around the Sword Qi and redirecting it to one side. Then, a wave of Sword Intent enveloped and surrounded Bian Ruxue.
Bian Ruxue was inwardly alarmed. She suddenly let out a low shout, and her Sword Intent erupted, the Ice spreading and freezing the wave of Sword Momentum.
With a metallic clang!
The two swords clashed, and the fierce Sword Qi, like a large axe, pushed Lin Qingying back.
"Ice and Snow Sword Bone, no wonder she was taken in as a personal disciple by the Sword Saint. I heard it was a chance encounter in the Mortal World."
"Her Sword Dao complements her cultivation perfectly, it’s seamless."
"How could there be any mistakes with the Sword Saint personally instructing her? She won’t take a single wrong step."
On the Holy Platform, the Holy Sons and Holy Maidens exchanged glances, surprised that the youngest Holy Maiden, Bian Ruxue, had such formidable skills. With her Ice and Snow Sword Bone, she actually managed to suppress Lin Qingying’s Perfection Sword Intent and 28-layer Dao Domain!
However, they all noticed that Lin Qingying hadn’t yet used her True Energy.
After all, Perfection Sword Intent isn’t just that, and Lin Qingying also has a Dao Body, which she hasn’t employed yet.
"Do you not plan to use your Heaven and Earth Dharma Body?"
Bian Ruxue looked at Lin Qingying, her eyes calm.
Compared to the other Holy Sons and Holy Maidens, her greatest weakness was the lack of a Heaven and Earth Dharma Body. While they were all at the Fifth Ultimate Realm, she was only at the Four Extremes Realm. During the Soul Succession Realm, she was taken away by the sword master of the Wayless and was sent to the Qian Dao Palace through connections, where she paid homage to a Dao Law Realm True Person.
This meant she would never attain a Heaven and Earth Dharma Body in this life.
However, with her current master, the Sword Saint, she was told that once she reached a bottleneck in her cultivation, she could be reborn and re-cultivated. The master would protect her, and in her next life, she would reach her true peak!
Lin Qingying shook her head slightly in response to Bian Ruxue’s question, saying nothing. Instead, she gradually channeled her Qi Power into her Dao Fetus. She possessed an Innate Yin Dao Fetus, and now, her Qi Power swirled in her abdomen, making her entire body seem to transform into a gentle, flowing power.
Only she knew the true extent of her strength after achieving Perfection in the Utmost Softness Sword Intent. Combined with her Innate Yin Dao Fetus, she could push her Sword Intent to its limits. She had intended to save this power for the stronger opponents later, but now, she had to use it prematurely.
As Lin Qingying’s aura changed, Bian Ruxue quickly noticed. Her expression became serious, and she didn’t speak. Instead, she focused the Sword Qi within her Sword Bone, blending it with her Ice and Snow Sword Intent. She raised her sword and performed the sword techniques she had cultivated since childhood, which her master had later refined to the Dao Level.
Snow Realm!
The sword hadn’t moved, but a piercing cold spread like ice cracking.
She suddenly struck, and a snowflake fell!
In an instant, it seemed as if a heavy snow began to fall from the heavens.
Countless snowflakes transformed into myriad sword beams, all of which were instantly teleported to Lin Qingying’s front by the Netherwast Teleportation.
It was as if thousands of sword lights were unleashed at once, freezing everything in their path.
But Lin Qingying stood there, seemingly unaware, as the snowfall-like sword lights passed through her body without any effect.
Utmost Softness!
So gentle, it couldn’t be touched.
She stood in her green robe amidst the wind and snow, the swirling Sword Qi around her not even ruffling her hair.
She held her sword calmly, simply watching Bian Ruxue.
This terrifying scene left Bian Ruxue stunned.
The spectators outside were also shocked.
"How is this possible?!"
"Completely unharmed, untouchable, unselectable?!"
"Is this what Perfection in the Utmost Softness Sword Intent looks like?"
The Holy Sons and Holy Maidens on the Holy Platform were equally amazed. Lin Qingying’s current display left many of them feeling both awe and a chill down their spines.
"An Innate Yin Dao Fetus, combined with the Perfection of Utmost Softness Sword Intent. Qing Ying has already reached the half-step Entering the Dao state."
"Remarkable. Although Water Moon made a mistake, she has brought a fine disciple to Holy Land."
Semi-Saint Yaizu and others, witnessing this scene, showed approving expressions in their eyes.
However, the Sword Saint standing in the center remained expressionless, showing no change.
At that moment, Lin Qingying stood in the storm on the platform for a moment, then suddenly used Return to the Abyss to flash right in front of Bian Ruxue.
Bian Ruxue reacted swiftly, her Sword Qi roaring out like a silver dragon, slashing toward Lin Qingying.
But the silver dragon Sword Qi passed through Lin Qingying's body, and Lin Qingying simply raised her hand, striking with a single sword stroke. Bian Ruxue felt a slight coolness at her throat, and when she raised her hand to wipe it, a trace of blood appeared on her fingertips. The wound on her neck had already healed.
But she knew that if the opponent had used a killing move, it wouldn't have been just a scratch.
Bian Ruxue was somewhat dazed, her Sword Qi gradually dissipating, and the swirling blizzard around her slowly disappeared.
"I lost."
A complex emotion flashed in her eyes. When she saw that Lin Qingying had mastered the Perfection of Sword Intent, she had a feeling this battle would be difficult to win. After all, she herself had not yet achieved the Heaven and Earth Dharma Body. She hadn't expected that Lin Qingying wouldn't even need to summon a Dharma Image, defeating her with just Sword Art.
Lin Qingying sheathed her sword, said nothing, and turned to glance at the floating seats.
Without those three paintings, which helped her achieve the Perfection of Sword Intent, she might have been in a very difficult position today, and the outcome of the battle would have been uncertain.
Even with the Heaven and Earth Dharma Body, the effect wouldn't have been significant if her Sword Intent was being suppressed.
Noticing Lin Qingying's gaze, Bian Ruxue followed it and, upon seeing Li Hao, a hint of confusion appeared in her eyes, but she didn't dwell on it.
She had heard of Qing Ying Holy Maiden's background, knowing that her Master had made a mistake and was imprisoned over a decade ago, leaving her to cultivate on her own without guidance for all these years.
"Did you self-enlighten your Sword Intent? I am not as good as you."
Bian Ruxue fell silent for a moment, sighing softly. Only after coming here did she realize that there was a world beyond her own, and the splendor of the Mortal World paled in comparison to the brilliance here.
Lin Qingying retracted her gaze and, hearing Bian Ruxue's words, replied calmly:
"Having someone to practice with, I don't consider it self-enlightenment."
Practicing with a partner... Bian Ruxue's eyes flickered. At their level, they usually practiced alone, or sought guidance from a Master. To have someone at the same level practice with them was rare, if not impossible, for anyone below their level would be of no use.
Bian Ruxue didn't ask who the Holy Son was who practiced with Lin Qingying; that was a private matter.
However, these words brought back a memory from her childhood in the courtyard.
It seemed... it had been a very long time since anyone had practiced with her.
If she returned to the Mortal World, would he still practice with her?
Bian Ruxue shook her head slightly. By then, they would be at different levels, and the playtime of their childhood would be long gone.
She reined in her thoughts and saw that Lin Qingying had already turned and left the platform. She quietly turned and flew away, returning to the Holy Platform.
Seeing the two return, the other Holy Sons and Holy Maidens' eyes flickered, comparing their own strength to what they had just witnessed.
The Dragon Slayer Holy Son, however, looked somewhat displeased. He had hoped to draw Lin Qingying again today to avenge his previous defeat, but the recent battle made him realize that it was for the best he hadn't. Another loss would have been even more embarrassing.
Losing once could be dismissed as a fluke, but losing twice would be too definitive.
And this time, he would have lost even faster.
With the Perfection of Sword Intent and the perfect alignment of the Dao Fetus, Lin Qingying was practically invincible.
Lin Qingying felt the gazes of the others but remained calm, showing no reaction. She knew that this battle would make her a formidable opponent in the eyes of many.
But the path of a strong person is never afraid of the cold wind and the biting cold.
...
"Qing Ying won!"
"Amazing! What just happened? That storm of Sword Qi couldn't even touch her."
Potion Master Lin Shanhai and the others were excited, their faces full of surprise.
Although Bian Ruxue was young, she was a direct disciple of a Sword Saint, and no one dared to underestimate her.
Bian Ruxue indeed displayed formidable skills, but Lin Qingying seemed to be operating on a completely different level, winning with overwhelming force.
Many Potion Masters were cheering, congratulating Lin Shanhai.
Li Hao sat to one side, his expression calm. He hadn't expected the first match to be between these two, but now he considered it a normal battle. It didn't matter who he faced; there was no difference.
Winning and losing were common occurrences, and it was simply a matter of skill. If you were weak, you just needed to practice more.
"Holy Daughter Xue'er lost. Indeed, she's still too young!"
"She's still very strong. To reach this level at 27 is impressive. We were still lingering in the True Person Realm at 27."
"What? You were already in the True Person Realm at 27? Then what about me, still in the Fourth Establishment Realm at 27?"
"Don't mention it. My cousin was still in the Three Eternities Realm at 27."
"……"
The crowd below was buzzing with discussion. This was the first time they had seen the youngest Holy Maiden in action. Although she lost, many people recognized Bian Ruxue's formidable strength and realized she couldn't be taken lightly.
Lin Qingying's performance was a pleasant surprise, and many Inner Gate Top Geniuses felt a bitter taste. They finally understood the caliber of these Holy Sons and Holy Maidens. Besides Holy Son Hao Yue, there was now another Holy Maiden who had achieved Sword Intent Perfection.
That final special state was nearly impossible to counter. In their place, they would have had no choice but to concede.
With this victory, Lin Qingying advanced to the top eight, while Bian Ruxue was relegated to the loser's bracket, where she would need to win consecutive battles to advance to the top ten, a much more difficult task.
Soon, the next round of battles began.
This time, the two Holy Sons were evenly matched, and the fight was fiercely contested. The repeated use of the Ultimate Realm skills kept the audience on the edge of their seats. In terms of spectacle, this battle surpassed the previous two.
After all, the previous two battles were one-sided, with one side clearly stronger, making them less intense to watch.
When the battle ended, the entire arena was pitted and scarred. One Holy Son was covered in blood and unconscious, while the other was in a similar state, his War Body nearly shattered.
Such a brutal fight left the disciples in the audience trembling. This was the level of combat between Holy-Level disciples.
Li Hao watched the battles quietly, gradually recording the secret techniques bestowed upon these Holy Sons and Holy Maidens by their Masters. These secret techniques were not stored in the Sword Tower and were unique to the Semi-Saints.
While they were now recorded in his panel, Li Hao knew he shouldn't use them recklessly. Learning them in secret was taboo.
However, once recorded in the panel, these techniques would blend with his cultivation insights, leading to the development of new cultivation techniques. Even if he used them, they would be different enough to avoid detection.
These recorded cultivation techniques would also add several layers to Li Hao's Dao Domain.
Soon, the intense battles for the top eight concluded, followed by a three-day rest period.
Next would be the loser's bracket, with eight people competing for two spots in the top ten, followed by the top ten final.
After watching today's matches, Li Hao felt that if Lin Qingying performed well, she had a good chance of placing in the top three.
Apart from Holy Son Hao Yue, there was another Spirit Illusion Holy Son who had also achieved Sword Intent Perfection, making him extremely formidable.
Naturally, his Illusion Sword secret technique was also recorded in Li Hao's panel, and he refined it to its highest level, fully comprehending it.
This Sword Intent was then integrated into Li Hao's Sole Self Sword Intent, making his Sword Intent even sharper.
(End of Chapter)
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