Xianye

Chapter 537 Meeting between Dao and Zuo

He Lizi was in a rather disheveled state. The superior protective robe he wore had lost its luster, and he had several sword wounds on his body. Even the Liang crown on his head had been cut in half.

Clearly, in this sword fight with Zhou Fujia, he was at a significant disadvantage and was firmly suppressed by the latter.

Despite suffering such setbacks, He Lizi showed no signs of frustration or fear on his face; on the contrary, his sword intent became even more fierce and unparalleled.

He casually took out a few herbs and consumed them, then summoned his flying sword again and began fighting Zhou Fujia once more.

In the blink of an eye, the two flying swords clashed again, moving back and forth like lightning, dancing in the air and instantly creating a rainbow of light and a hazy, colorful spectacle.

Just like a piece of broken glass or porcelain in a vast expanse, sparkling and dazzling.

Although it was incredibly beautiful and a spectacular sight, a chilling killing intent filled the azure sky and lingered there.

With just a slight sensation, he felt a dull, piercing pain in his soul and a chill down his back, making him afraid to approach!

"He's quite a potential kendo master."

Zhou Fujia silently praised him.

With a casual flick of his wrist, his flying sword, named "Shi Yang," suddenly broke free from the entanglement, soared into the clouds, and landed back around him.

The Shi Yang Sword flashed for a moment, then instantly blocked the twelve sword energies that He Lizi was attacking from above and below, and sent them flying away in one breath.

At this moment, Zhou Fujia saw that He Lizi had already used a technique of splitting sword light.

The twelve swords emitted a cold light, suddenly splitting into thirty-six, intertwining and moving back and forth, as if they were trapped in a tight giant net.

All that could be heard was the sound of air being torn apart, a strong wind cutting through one's face, and a sense of impending doom!

Zhou Fujia shook his head, but he didn't make any further movements, only forming a sword finger with one hand.

After that, no matter how He Lizi tried to break through the sword light to attack, he could not break through the defense of the Shi Yang Sword. He was firmly bound by this sword and could not advance.

In fact, this was one of the few times Zhou Fujia had a truly enjoyable battle since entering the Imperial Altar of State.

Previously, when Zhou Fujia faced off against Yu Huangshang, Yu Huangshang was unwilling to give his all too early due to various concerns, lest the two tigers fight and the other party benefit.

Therefore, after fighting with Zhou Fujia for several days, Yu Huangshang finally lost patience.

He first fought Zhou Fujia head-on for thousands of rounds, and then finally found an opening. He used the "Five Chaotic Light Shuttle" to destroy the sword light sensing, and then used earth escape to leave, causing Zhou Fujia to lose his trace.

However, not long after that, Zhou Fujia confronted Lu Tingyun and He Lizi.

For Zhou Fujia, this was an unexpected and pleasant surprise.

There's no need to elaborate on Lu Tingyun.

As a fellow clansman, Zhou Fujia was well aware of this man's abilities.

Lu Tingyun was indeed an unparalleled swordsman, and his various techniques were also remarkable. However, he ultimately failed to reach the level of "Mastering the Art of Magic," and was not among the top-tier Golden Core cultivators in the Nine Provinces. He was also no match for Zhou Fujia.
Only this one and Li Zi...

Thinking of this, Zhou Fujia also felt a little regretful and shook his head slightly.

He Lizi was ultimately too young to have cultivated Taoism and his achievements were insufficient.

Although he was only one step away from entering the third level of the Golden Core realm.

The reason why he had not yet broken through that barrier was that He Lizi believed he had the ability to break through the dome and cultivate his inner vision to ninety percent perfection.

However, due to insufficient preparation, the breakthrough was not easily achieved.

However, regardless of the circumstances, He Lizi's cultivation at the second level of the Golden Core stage is an undeniable fact.

This also means that no matter how talented He Lizi is, in this Dan Yuan Conference, he is still inherently inferior to others and cannot have the advantage in terms of magical power.

"If this person had reached the third level of the Golden Core stage, I might have been able to enjoy myself to some extent. But as for now, he can only be considered a way to relieve my annoyance."

Zhou Fujia withdrew his gaze and thought to himself.

Now, although He Lizi's attacks are continuous and relentless, like overlapping tides, one wave higher than the next, it seems that He Lizi has gained some kind of benefit from this sword fight, and his sword momentum is slightly stronger than before.

But Zhou Fujia had no interest in looking any further; his mind had unconsciously wandered to something else.

Chen Heng...

In terms of years of cultivation, this person seems to be even younger than He Lizi.

However, he had already reached the third level of the Golden Core realm, with his inner vision perfected, making him equal to the old-school Golden Core cultivators like Zhou Fujia.

Chen Heng's swordsmanship is no less than He Lizi's!

"It seems that only someone like him is worthy of a good fight with me!"

Zhou Fujia's eyes suddenly flashed with a sharp light.

Just then, Zhou Fujia suddenly heard a loud thunderclap that pierced his eardrums!

Liao Huidu rolled up his sleeve, and a yellow talisman swiftly soared into the sky, summoning endless gale-force winds, thunder, and fire. Its light shone brightly, illuminating the surrounding area for dozens of miles. With a single sound, it struck down from above!

One of the forty-nine Shangqing True Talismans of Taifu Palace—

Divine Palace Heavenly Pivot Thunder Talisman!

As thunder and lightning resounded across the land, at the same moment, a sword light pierced through the heavens and earth.

Like lightning and a rainbow, fierce and dazzling, incredibly fast, it went straight for Zhou Fujia's heart!
Lu Tingyun's sword strike was perfectly timed, cooperating with Liao Huidu and He Lizi to seize Zhou Fujia's vital energy.

If Zhou Fujia were to break the thunder talisman first, he would inevitably be struck by this sword while being harassed by He Lizi.

If he were to focus his attention on Lu Tingyun's sword strike, Zhou and He's attacks would obviously continue unabated, leaving Zhou Fujia in a sorry state.

In that brief moment, there was no time to use any more means to defend. Even if Zhou Fujia had the idea of ​​splitting the sword light, he couldn't catch up.

Although the three had never joined forces before, their offensive was so well-coordinated, with each move combining the orthodox and the unorthodox, that even longtime friends could hardly match it.

There are no weaklings in this Dan Yuan Tournament. Everyone who is qualified to participate has their own unique strengths and should not be underestimated!
"The True Sword of Youfen?"

At the critical moment, although Lu Tingyun's sword light was magnificent and fierce, it seemed that nothing outside could interfere.

However, Zhou Fujia keenly noticed the slight anomaly inside, and a look of understanding appeared on his face.

The move Lu Tingyun unleashed was called "Youfen Zhenjian".

Like the "Removal of Fate-Crossing Mysterious Evil" that Shen Xingcui had previously used on Chen Heng, both of these are secret sword techniques passed down by the Zhongyi Sword Sect, representing the wisdom of their ancestors.

However, unlike the latter's ability to damage the soul, this "Youfen True Sword" is specifically designed to attack the physical body.

Once the enemy is truly struck in the body by this sword technique, countless sword threads will spring up within his body and take root deep within his internal organs.

Every time the victim activates their magic power, the sword threads cause unbearable pain throughout their body, as if thousands of knives are cutting them or ants are gnawing at them.

At that time, let alone continuing the fight, it would be difficult to even maintain a clear mind.

Therefore, the best way to deal with this "True Sword of Divide" is to temporarily avoid its sharpness or use a defensive treasure, and never rely on physical strength to withstand it.

When it first appeared in the battle outside the heavens, the "Youfen True Sword" caused the deaths of many martial arts practitioners. It was not until later, due to the heavy casualties, that a martial arts master deduced a way to break this sword technique.

At this moment, Zhou Fujia, seeking absolute certainty, would not directly confront the "Youfen True Sword." With a flick of his finger, the Shiyang Sword transformed into light and flew up, blocking the supernatural power halfway through.

At the same time, a barrage of lightning bolts rained down, and under Liao Huidu's full power, the light on Zhou Fujia's protective armor dimmed, revealing a barely perceptible gap.

"This is the opportunity!" Lu Tingyun's eyes lit up.

He Lizi did not disappoint him. Thirty-six sword lights suddenly merged into one, and with lightning speed, he followed the gap and slashed fiercely!
puff-

A sound like silk being torn rang out.

Zhou Fujia, caught off guard and unable to dodge, was caught off guard by He Lizi's sword, which shattered his protective magic and severed his head from his body.

However, seeing that the sword had succeeded, He Lizi showed no joy. Instead, he felt a sense of vigilance and quickly turned the flying sword around to protect himself.

The next instant, a sharp sword light suddenly shot out from the void, flew a hundred feet, and destroyed the thunder talisman hanging in the middle of the sky. Then, it spun around and sent Liao Huidu, who was about to make a talisman to cast a spell, flying backward and leaving a deep sword wound on his chest and abdomen.

If it weren't for Liao Huidu's superior position in the guardian magic treasures...

It's likely not just a simple sword wound, but rather his chest and abdomen would be ripped open, leaving him completely exposed!

"What amazing power! It's just a pity it can't hurt me."

Zhou Fujia's figure was faintly visible in the sword light.

With his left hand, he flicked his fingers in rapid succession, as if playing a musical instrument. The sword energy at his fingertips deflected Lu Tingyun's attacks one by one, without increasing or decreasing the force. Meanwhile, his right hand gripped the hilt of his sword and made a flat slash towards He Lizi.

He clearly had a premonition of the unexpected attack and used his sword escape technique in time, but he and Ritsuko still couldn't dodge it.

After a resounding clang, he was blasted away into the air, barely able to focus on controlling his flying sword, and crashed heavily to the ground.

The once lush hillside was transformed into a large pit in an instant, with mud and sand scattered everywhere, and birds taking flight in fright!

In the blink of an eye, Zhou Fujia easily deflected the three men's attacks and even severely injured two of them.

Upon seeing this scene, Lu Tingyun felt a chill run down his spine and secretly groaned.

"That's interesting."

After deflecting Lu Tingyun's attack, Zhou Fujia saw He Lizi standing up with his sword in the pit. He became slightly more serious, his relaxed expression fading.

Before the hundred-day period was over, Liao Huidu was unable to continue.

After all the various talismanic spells and supernatural powers were broken by a single sword strike, he could only shake his head in relief, as if he had let go of some kind of knot in his heart, and decisively withdrew from the scroll.

Soon after, Lu Tingyun was also knocked off the cloud and lost the strength to fight again.

Apart from Zhou Fujia, the only one who could still stand in the arena was He Lizi, who looked miserable and disheveled.

“You are a notch stronger than Shen Xingcui and Lu Tingyun of my sect. It is a real pity that you met me at this Dan Yuan Conference.”

Right now, it's clear that if we seize the opportunity to launch a fierce attack, we can eliminate Ryohe and Lizi from the game.

But Zhou Fujia inexplicably stopped at this moment, and unusually uttered a word of praise:
"I heard that in the grand competition at Yuchen Qiyun Mountain, you only lost to Chen Heng and were the runner-up in that competition? Seeing you today, it's clear that among the Golden Core cultivators at Yuchen, only he could defeat you."

Lu Tingyun, who was hurriedly adjusting his breathing, was taken aback.

Zhou Fujia was a reclusive person, and it was rare for him to utter such words of praise.

"I will allow you to adjust your breathing technique and let me see your sword. After I defeat you, I will go to find Chen Heng. Please leave."

The next moment, Lu Tingyun heard Zhou Fujia speak.

He Lizi had mixed feelings upon hearing this, but she said nothing.

He took out a single crimson pill the size of a longan from his sleeve, swallowed it solemnly, and then began to regulate his breathing as if no one else was around.

Seeing that the two suddenly stopped fighting, Lu Tingyun had an idea. He forced himself to stand up and said with a smirk to the calm and composed Zhou Fujia:
"Senior brother, please understand, I also have a sword technique I would like to ask you to teach me!"

"you have not."

Zhou Fujia glanced at him, then casually swung his sword, banishing Lu Tingyun, who was cursing inwardly, from the Imperial Altar of State.

After waiting for several hours, He Lizi, whose complexion had slightly recovered, finally got up.

He didn't say much, but after exchanging a glance with Zhou Fujia, a murderous aura suddenly burst forth from his eyes.

After a long period of preparation, the sword was finally unleashed, traversing hundreds of feet in an instant, and arriving in front of Zhou Fujia's face!
When this sword was unleashed, although there were no spiritual lights, mists, or rainbows, a chilling aura swept across the sky, pressing down layer by layer.

The grass and trees beneath the clouds withered in an instant, the gale paused, and Zhou Fujia's robes also emitted a whistling sound, as if facing a formidable enemy!

The first move of the White Tiger Seven Kill Sword Manual—

Chang Geng Si Zhen!

Even before the sword touched him, Zhou Fujia felt his blood churning and a hundred kinds of discomfort.

But instead of dodging or avoiding, he took a step forward, and a barely perceptible halo rose from his body, making a buzzing sound.

To He Lizi's surprise, his painstakingly cultivated "Chang Geng Si Zhen" clearly and directly severed Zhou Fujia's body, yet it seemed to sink into the sea without making the slightest ripple.

In He Lizi's estimation, even if Chen Heng himself were to arrive, it would be extremely difficult for Tai Suyu to withstand this sword strike head-on!

Zhou Fujiana appeared completely unaffected.

This is……

"The sixth realm of manipulating magic is truly rare, but this move takes too long to build up its power. Is that why you haven't used it before? However, its power is not bad, and it should be able to cut through Wang Xiu's Myriad Magic Robe."

"Besides Chen Heng, it's rare to find another Dan Yuan True Person in Yu Chen. Truly a great sect in Dongzhou!"

Meeting He Lizi's astonished gaze, Zhou Fujia didn't explain much, but after pondering for a moment, he nodded and said:
"Once you have achieved spiritual mastery, you may come to China League Two to challenge me to a duel."

After saying that, He Lizi's body flew backward involuntarily, and his vision blurred for a moment.

Soon, a beam of jade light rose from the ground, enveloping him as he escaped from the scroll.

At this moment, inside the hall outside.

Watching Zhou Fujia's leisurely departing figure, the presiding elders' expressions became slightly solemn, and their eyes flickered slightly.

"He actually mastered that sword technique?"

Lu Jie lowered his eyelids, secretly admiring the gesture, and couldn't help but feel joy in his heart:
"It seems that Junior Nephew Zhou truly has a chance to win the championship at this Dan Yuan Tournament?"

Another ten days or so passed, during which time bronze fish were born, causing several battles and bringing joy to some and sorrow to others.

However, the most unexpected thing was that Gu Yi faced off against Hu Xu from Xuanfeng Cave.

With her powerful killing technique, she forcefully broke the secret curse of the Yellow Sands that the latter relied on to run rampant in the world, snatching food from the tiger's mouth and obtaining a bronze fish on her body.

Hu Xu was a veteran Golden Elixir cultivator with a long-standing reputation. In terms of prestige, he was even a notch above Sima Xiu, and had even clashed with Yu Huangshang several times.

But this time, he actually fell to Gu Yi, which was indeed something that many cultivators had not expected.

On this day, under the watchful eyes of the two presiding elders, Huzhao Fengxiao and Chiming Hanyi, a cloud of light slowly stopped above a valley, blowing away the strong winds, and Gu Yi's figure could be faintly seen in it.

Upon reaching the valley, Gu Yi seemed to sense something and headed straight west.

After traveling only a few dozen miles, the cloud light was slightly suppressed.

Looking at the figure on the distant green peak, Gu Yi's lips slowly curved into a mysterious smile, and she said:
"Wei Lingjiang?"

(End of this chapter)