“A defensive martial skill?” A trace of surprise flashed across Jian Wudi’s face. “Let’s see how many moves you can withstand.”
With that, a powerful aura surged from Jian Wudi, like a tidal wave. His Seventh Level Martial Monarch presence felt as terrifying as that of a Ninth Level Martial Monarch.
“Voidless Sword, Unmatched Swordsmanship!”
With a resounding shout, Jian Wudi slashed his sword, unleashing a sword ray imbued with immense power. The sword’s momentum was earth-shattering, its radiant light illuminating all directions, as if the entire world contained only this sword ray.
Unmatched in the world, the sword broke through the air, as if it could cleave the heavens and earth.
“So terrifying!”
The crowd was startled by the sight of this strike.
The power of Jian Wudi’s sword was overwhelming. Even this first martial skill attack surpassed the strength of an ordinary Seventh Level Martial Monarch.
Even those standing dozens of miles away in the outer periphery felt as if the sword ray was slashing toward them.
“The power of a Seventh Level Martial Monarch is truly formidable!” Zhan Lan’s eyes narrowed slightly. He, more than anyone, understood the weight of Jian Wudi’s martial skill.
This time, its power was even greater than what he had faced before.
“Boom!” Amid the crowd’s astonishment, the powerful sword ray struck Lin Xiao’s golden barrier, causing a loud explosion. The unmatched sword ray shattered, turning into vast waves of energy that surged outward in all directions.
Lin Xiao’s golden barrier remained completely undisturbed.
Lin Xiao had once again blocked Jian Wudi’s attack, leaving the crowd in shock.
His defence was so strong that Jian Wudi’s martial skill, powered by Seventh Level Martial Monarch strength, couldn’t shake it in the slightest.
“Voidless Sword, Boundless Swordsmanship!”
Another shout came from Jian Wudi. Holding his sword with one hand, he slashed again, unleashing an even brighter sword ray.
The dazzling sword ray seemed to contain boundless power, carrying a terrifying momentum as it tore through the air, producing eerie whistling sounds, as if it could annihilate anything in its path.
This strike was far more terrifying, several times stronger than the previous one. Watching the fearsome sword ray, Lin Xiao’s expression grew serious, though his defence remained unchanged. He continued to channel the surging Haoran power within him, maintaining the robust golden barrier with both hands, allowing the powerful sword ray to strike it.
“Boom!”
A deafening explosion rang out as Jian Wudi’s sword ray shattered once more. The terrifying shockwave surged outward, sending rolling waves of energy in all directions.
Lin Xiao’s body remained unmoved, standing steady in the void.
“How is this possible? How can his defence be so strong?”
This time, the crowd was thoroughly shocked. They had felt the power of Jian Wudi’s strike, yet Lin Xiao had blocked it effortlessly once again.
Had Lin Xiao truly managed to let Jian Wudi have three moves?
The faces of Ling Jian Sect’s disciples were filled with disbelief. They knew better than anyone how powerful Jian Wudi was, yet Lin Xiao, a mere First Level Martial Monarch, had easily withstood his attacks.
Lin Xiao’s offer of “three moves” had humiliated Jian Wudi and Ling Jian Sect.
In contrast, the members of Gun Dragon Sect beamed with joy. Firstly, Lin Xiao’s gesture had brought glory to their sect, setting a strong start. Secondly, they witnessed the formidable power of the Undying Unbreakable Defence.
If they could master the Undying Unbreakable Defence, they would gain a life-saving ability.
Even Lin Xiao himself was slightly surprised. As expected of the inheritance left by Haoran Sect’s founder, Meng Haoran, the defence was indeed formidable.
It could even withstand Jian Wudi’s stronger attacks.
However, he couldn’t keep taking hits to test the limits of the Undying Unbreakable Defence. If one strike broke through, he’d be in trouble.
Any injury could affect the outcome of this battle.
Besides, he had always intended to defend only three moves.
This was why he offered Jian Wudi three moves in the first place.
“Three moves are over!”
At that moment, Lin Xiao ceased the Undying Unbreakable technique. The Haoran Righteous Spear Art activated, and the vast power of a First Level Martial Monarch surged within his chaotic dantian. Rolling Haoran righteous energy radiated from him.
Lin Xiao drew a long spear. Holding it with both hands, his presence was awe-inspiring, his battle intent surging. With a step in the void, he thrust his spear with unparalleled might.
“Righteous Spirit of Heaven and Earth, Spear Grants Form!”
With Lin Xiao’s resounding shout, vast Haoran righteous energy gathered at the spear’s tip. Dazzling golden light burst forth, its unmatched power representing the heavens, granting form to all things, shooting toward Jian Wudi.
The supremely yang and unyielding power, carrying rolling Haoran righteous energy, made the heavens resonate and the void seem on the verge of shattering.
“Lin Xiao is attacking!”
“His defence is strong, but it can’t possibly hold for many moves.”
“Lin Xiao’s power is impressive. I wonder if he can withstand Jian Wudi’s attacks.”
The crowd exclaimed in surprise.
At the same time, Jian Wudi, facing Lin Xiao, unleashed the same strike as before.
“Boundless Swordsmanship!” With a shout, radiant light burst from Jian Wudi’s sword. Sword energy bloomed, and the dazzling sword ray, imbued with boundless power and unmatched momentum, produced eerie whistling sounds as it clashed with Lin Xiao’s spear ray.
“Boom!”
A deafening explosion rang out. Lin Xiao’s spear ray shattered, turning into vast golden waves that surged in all directions.
Jian Wudi’s weakened sword ray continued toward Lin Xiao.
Shocked, Lin Xiao realised that the first form of his Haoran Righteous Spear Art, executed at the peak of First Level Martial Monarch, had been easily shattered by Jian Wudi.
The gap in their cultivation was too great. In a direct clash of essence power, he was still far behind Jian Wudi.
“Sky Devouring Art!”
With a soft utterance, Lin Xiao’s spiritual power surged in his mind, activating the Sky Devouring Spiritual Skill.
“Chi!”
In front of Lin Xiao, a dark cyan vortex suddenly formed, radiating terrifying devouring and burning forces. The surrounding space dimmed, and the temperature soared.
“Boom!”
At that moment, the weakened sword ray struck the dark cyan vortex, producing a searing sound. Ultimately, the sword ray vanished entirely within the vortex.
The dark cyan vortex dimmed and then disappeared.
Lin Xiao frowned. Jian Wudi’s Seventh Level Martial Monarch power was so formidable that only by combining his essence and spiritual power could he fully block the attack.
The Gun Dragon Sect members also frowned. It seemed that Lin Xiao, at First Level Martial Monarch, was struggling against Jian Wudi.
The crowd was slightly surprised. Though Lin Xiao had blocked the attack with two types of power, it showed that with his First Level Martial Monarch and Fifth Grade Senior Spirit Controller strength, he could fight Jian Wudi.
This was already an impressive cross-tier battle.
However, this was only the first true clash. Whether Lin Xiao could withstand more of Jian Wudi’s attacks was uncertain. They didn’t believe Lin Xiao had the power to truly counter Jian Wudi.
