The Fifth Hall Master’s gaze sharpened. He thrust both hands forward abruptly, causing the immortal energy shield before him to expand instantly, surging towards that streak of sword qi.
The sword qi collided with the shield, producing a deafening roar. A powerful shockwave centred on the point of impact spread outwards in all directions.
The oil lamps in the hall flickered unsteadily under the force of the shockwave, their eerie green flames wavering as if they might extinguish at any moment.
Chen Ping’s figure flickered, evading the shockwave. He charged towards the Fifth Hall Master once more.
The Dragon Slaying Sword in his hand thrust out like a serpent striking, aiming straight for the Fifth Hall Master’s throat.
The Fifth Hall Master reacted with lightning speed. He dodged to the side while forming a fist with his right hand, smashing it towards Chen Ping’s chest.
Immortal energy swirled around the fist, radiating immense power, as if it could shatter an entire mountain peak.
Chen Ping hastily withdrew the Dragon Slaying Sword, holding it horizontally before him to block the blow.
With a muffled “bang”, the Fifth Hall Master’s fist struck the Dragon Slaying Sword squarely. A tremendous force transmitted along the blade, numbing Chen Ping’s arms.
Yet he did not retreat. Instead, he used the momentum to flip backwards, creating distance between himself and the Fifth Hall Master.
“I never expected you to have some skill. However, today you will still not escape death!”
The Fifth Hall Master said coldly, his eyes brimming with murderous intent, as if he intended to devour Chen Ping alive.
Chen Ping’s lips curved into a faint, disdainful smile. “With you? You’re far from sufficient!”
With that, he unleashed his movement technique again, rushing towards the Fifth Hall Master.
This time, his speed was even greater. His form drifted like a wraith, elusive and unpredictable.
The Fifth Hall Master’s brows furrowed tightly. He waved his hands rapidly, sending streams of immortal energy shooting towards Chen Ping like sharp arrows.
Those immortal energy arrows gleamed with a cold light, carrying formidable piercing power, as if they could impale any object.
Chen Ping weaved effortlessly through the barrage of arrows. The Dragon Slaying Sword in his hand danced ceaselessly, severing the arrows one by one.
“Flowing Cloud Sword Technique, First Form: Dragon Shatters the Nine Heavens!”
Chen Ping roared. He raised the Dragon Slaying Sword high overhead, and a massive sword shadow materialised above him.
The sword shadow resembled a colossal dragon, exuding an overwhelming aura, as if it could rend the firmament asunder.
At Chen Ping’s command, the sword shadow descended like a bolt of lightning towards the Fifth Hall Master.
This sword technique, learned from the Sword Sect, was profoundly intricate!
The Fifth Hall Master’s expression changed drastically. He hurriedly channelled all his internal immortal energy, forming a thicker shield before him.
At the same time, he formed hand seals with both hands, summoning a gigantic immortal sword. The sword radiated multicoloured light as it clashed against the sword shadow.
“Boom!”
A thunderous explosion rocked the entire hall, causing it to tremble violently, as if on the verge of collapse.
The shockwave from the collision swept through like a gale, hurling stone platforms, runes, and other objects in the hall into the air.
The Fifth Hall Master felt an enormous force assail him. His body involuntarily staggered backwards, his feet carving two deep furrows in the ground.
“What a formidable sword art!”
The Fifth Hall Master was secretly alarmed. He had not anticipated that Chen Ping could unleash such a powerful sword art.
But he did not falter. Stabilising his stance, he charged towards Chen Ping once more.
The immortal sword in his hand swung relentlessly, unleashing a torrent of razor-sharp sword qi that rained down on Chen Ping like droplets in a storm.
Chen Ping’s eyes narrowed. The Dragon Slaying Sword in his hand whipped about swiftly, forming a curtain of blades that deflected the incoming sword qi.
Seizing the moment, he flickered forward, closing in on the Fifth Hall Master.
When he was mere steps away, the Dragon Slaying Sword thrust out like lightning, targeting the Fifth Hall Master’s heart.
The Fifth Hall Master reacted with remarkable swiftness. He sidestepped while forming a palm with his left hand, slapping towards Chen Ping’s chest.
