Chinese martial arts! Grandmaster

boom!
The 'sword domain' that had formed around them was actually torn apart by a sword aura.

A giant sword formed from seawater slashed down at Regus.

Just as Chen Jie condensed the three Dharma forms, Regus also raised the giant sword in his hand, his expression becoming extremely solemn.

The veins on his arms bulged, and a surge of energy throbbed violently in front of him.

obviously,
He unleashed his full power without holding back at all.

He sensed a deadly danger emanating from Chen Jie.

That incomparably sharp 'ultimate' sword intent was like a blazing flame, sealing off the surroundings.

and,

Regus clearly felt that his 'Sword Domain,' which he had condensed with the power of heaven and earth, was actually shattered by the opponent's sword and collapsed instantly.

The sound of space tearing apart, accompanied by the roar of the sea, reached his ears.

He knew that Chen Jie had forcefully shattered the surrounding 'sword domain' with his innate sword energy.

That domineering sword intent ignored everything and was unstoppable.

The reason why swordsmanship is called the strongest martial art is because of its unstoppable spirit.

With a single slash, the power of heaven and earth was integrated, making it indestructible. Everything around it was incorporated into this sword strike, as if it had become a great furnace.

This is a manifestation of innate qi, a condensation of sword intent.

Regus was one of the three great paladins of the European Holy Church. He could condense seawater into a giant sword on the sea and unleash an invincible sword aura, cleaving everything around him.

but,

However, he could not condense three martial arts avatars at the same time like Chen Jie, and easily break through the surrounding sword domain with a single sword strike.

Even though his martial arts level was comparable to that of a 'quasi-saint,' he couldn't do it as easily as Chen Jie.

Chen Jie's sword movements looked casual, but the domineering aura he exuded gave people an indescribable mental impact.

Regus felt as if everything around him had been shattered by a single sword strike, and the seawater churned.

An incomparably sharp killing intent descended upon him.

He even felt like a mountain was pressing down on him, making it hard to breathe.

The entire world seemed to be shrouded in flames, yet it was also bitterly cold.

This is the terrifying aspect of the 'Extreme Realm' sword technique: fierce, sharp, ruthless, and cold-blooded.

With his sword strike, Chen Jie broke through the surrounding sword domain blockade, exerting an extremely terrifying pressure on Regus.

This is almost a contest of 'sword skills,' a hard-fought battle of mental strength and willpower, leaving no room for shortcuts.

Faced with Chen Jie's 'Extreme Realm' sword pressure, Regus didn't think twice and turned to run away.

His feet trod on the waves of the sea as if they were flat ground, and his speed was unbelievable.

The fact that his sword domain blockade was broken means that the 'King Qian' of the Great Qian Dynasty is qualified to be his opponent.

This place is too close to the mainland of Ryukyu Island; it is not a suitable location for a decisive battle.

Just as Regus turned and ran, several of Simon's warships appeared on the distant sea.

Four cruisers and twelve Storm fast attack ships converged here.

In addition to the warships, many of Ximen Hall's elite troops also came to surround the area in small boats.

obviously,
The fight between the two sides just now alerted Ximentang's guards.

After noticing the movement of Simon's army, Regus decisively withdrew.

Chen Jie naturally wouldn't let Regus leave so easily, but instead launched a manhunt for him.

Trying to run away before even fighting? Not so easy!
Those who have never truly fought against Chen Jie have no idea how terrifying the combat power of the strongest man in the Great Qian Dynasty is.

Only now did Regus understand why this Qian King had replaced the Sword Master of Jingyun as the 'Number One Martial Artist' in the Great Qian Dynasty.

Regus was originally very confident in killing Chen Jie.

He was not completely unaware of Chen Jie's combat capabilities; rather, he had conducted investigations and research.

He knew that Chen Jie had fought a peak battle against five powerful figures at the 'Undying God' realm in Jinling, Daqian.

They also assessed Chen Jie's overall combat capabilities.

He knew that Prince Qian, Chen Jie, was an extremely powerful expert. Although his martial arts level was only at the Tongmai Gangjin level, his combat strength was in no way weaker than that of an expert at the Jian Shen Bu Hua level.

but,

Combat strength is not solely determined by martial arts prowess.

In the later stages of martial arts mastery, true skill level only accounts for half of the outcome of a battle.

To defeat an opponent, one needs more martial arts knowledge, skills, willpower, and even the surrounding environment and luck.

Regus was an archbishop of the European Holy Church and a 'paladin'!
His mindset has been tempered to an extreme level, making him fearless.

Even if the Qian King's peak combat strength is strong, he has absolute confidence in defeating his opponent.

Unfortunately, when he finally faced off against Chen Jie in their ultimate showdown, standing right in front of Chen Jie...

He sealed off the surroundings with a single sword strike, using his sword domain to block all of Chen Jie's escape routes.

But his sword domain was actually cleaved open by the opponent's sword, and the sharp and domineering sword intent swept towards him in an instant.

Regus clearly sensed that the Qian King's sword aura was too strong, and he had to avoid its edge.

then,

He retreated decisively, temporarily avoiding the enemy's advance, and chose a new location to fight again.

This place is too close to Ryukyu Island, which has already alerted the Ximen Tang army and makes it easy to be disturbed.

As planned, he retreated swiftly, intending to lure Chen Jie into a 'killing formation'.

of course,

He knew very well that if he retreated, the Prince of Qian would have no choice but to pursue him.

If they don't pursue, with their own combat strength, they could easily kill these ordinary soldiers of the Ximentang fleet if they launched a surprise attack.

Regus truly lived up to his title of 'Paladin'; his speed across the sea was astonishing.

His legs were on the water, running swiftly as if on flat ground.

With each step, they landed precisely on the waves of the water, propelling them forward more than twenty meters in a single stride.

From a distance, he looked like a speedboat skimming across the water.

and,

As he sprinted forward, the greatsword in his hand moved forward, creating a wind-breaking effect to reduce wind resistance, and his speed increased even more.

At this moment, he was traveling with the wind, heading away from Ryukyu Island, as if he were riding the wind.

"He did not use 'internal energy', but its power was no weaker than that of internal energy."

"This power can actually reach the legs, waist, back, and even the entire head can be enveloped by this power."

"It is very similar to 'manifestation of innate qi', but the manifestation of innate qi is a power condensed from martial arts dharma."

"This Regus can circulate this incredibly powerful force throughout his entire body, and can move through the wind and walk in the air."

"His body is like a stream of air, constantly propelling him and providing him with power."

"The power exerted at full strength is extremely energy-consuming, but its power is immense, like pushing the body to its limit."

"Could this be the unique way of circulating internal energy in Western martial arts?"

Chen Jie kept close behind, while observing how Regus exerted his power during his sprint.

The burst of energy emanating from Regus's body was so powerful that it could elevate the condition of his bones, muscles, skin, and blood to their limits.

Just like an engine, it burns continuously, releasing power.

Despite unleashing his full power, Regus did not descend into madness. Instead, his energy and blood stabilized, and he seemed to enter a state of dormancy.

This is a Western way of operating power. Although it differs from the innate qi circulation of Eastern martial arts, the principles of martial arts ultimately converge, and different paths lead to the same goal.

This immense power honed his muscles, tendons, and skin to their limits, even approaching their peak condition.

It can be said that Regus's rapid running style is no weaker than Chen Jie's three Dharma Aspects.

Moreover, his method of channeling energy allows his body to be in a state of extreme tension while his mental energy is completely relaxed, resulting in greater speed and endurance.

When both sides are sprinting at high speed, Regus's exertion of power gives him the advantage.

Generally speaking, when one's strength reaches this level, the burst of ultimate power is secondary.

More importantly, it's about mental state.

The spiritual state is highly tense, between life and death, and in the instant when both sides unleash their trump cards, it is necessary to make the best judgment in time.

Should we avoid it, fight head-on, or seize the opportunity and use brute force to overcome skill?
The mental energy consumed is far greater than that consumed when exerting physical force.

This is why, as martial arts skills progress, mental strength becomes the key to victory or defeat.

After all, in a duel between masters, life and death can be decided in an instant.

Any fatal move is usually executed in a split second.

In particular, the manifestation of the Dharma form demonstrates the ultimate expression of spiritual willpower.

Even the most skilled martial artist cannot unleash their full combat potential if their willpower is not strong enough.

Life and death are often separated by a single thought, and the depletion of mental energy surpasses everything else.

Regus's current exertion seemed to have put his mental energy into a dormant state.

Without perception, without emotion, without fatigue, one enters a transcendent state.

but,

No matter how fast Regus was, or how fierce and domineering his martial arts were, Chen Jie had no intention of letting him leave so easily.

The Great Qian Dynasty was beset by internal and external troubles. Not only were the Japanese eyeing it covetously, but the Westerners also wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to stir up trouble.

Take this opportunity to kill this 'holy knight' of the European Holy Church!
Kill the chicken to scare the monkey, and establish authority in this way!

Regus arrived at Ryukyu Island in the middle of the night and unleashed his aura as a form of protest, so Chen Jie naturally wouldn't let it go so easily.

Although Chen Jie was very clear in his heart that if he chased Regus all the way, he might fall into the enemy's ambush.

But if Regus could be killed on the high seas, it would be the most significant deterrent to Western martial arts.

Once Regus is gone, no one can predict the damage that bastard will cause in the future.

In less than ten minutes, Regus had already run more than ten kilometers.

brush!
Chen Jie suddenly accelerated, his feet moved, his body vanished in an instant, and then he accelerated forward again.

Clang——!
Sword Saint Technique - So Close Yet So Far!
Using the momentum of his sword to accelerate, he closed in on the European Holy Knight in three quick moves.

In just over ten seconds, the two martial arts masters, standing at the pinnacle of their craft, raced across the sea, one after the other.

As they walked on the water, a storm suddenly formed on the surface.

Waves, sea breeze, and islands appearing and disappearing in the distance keep moving backward.

Five seconds!
After Chen Jie used the Sword Saint Technique to accelerate, he was within ten meters of Regus in less than five seconds.

This was the result of Chen Jie accelerating at full speed; although incredibly fast, it couldn't be sustained.

They were about to overtake Regus.

But Regus showed no sign of stopping. He seemed to have fallen into a state of mental dormancy, continuing to accelerate forward.

The two were getting closer and closer, enough for Chen Jie to unleash his Sword Saint Technique!

"Archbishop Regus, let's get to this place!"

Chen Jie smiled calmly, his voice carrying across the sea, very gentle.

It was like an old friend trying to persuade the other person to stay; there was no hint of murderous intent.

but,

The sound, however, sounded like a thunderclap to Regus's ears, sending chills down his spine.

at the same time,

The sword in his hand moved faster than the limit, sealing off the heavens and the earth.

Sword Saint Technique - Yearning!
He unleashed his trump card from the very first move, holding nothing back.

This sword move was nothing unusual in its execution; it was simply a tremor, a shake, and a thrust of the longsword in his hand.

With a single thrust, the sword was aimed directly at Regus's center line.

Clang!
A flash of sword light streaked across the land, its chilling gleam illuminating nineteen provinces!

His sword strike pierced through space, creating a fierce vortex of wind.

At that moment, the seawater condensed into a giant sword over ten meters tall, instantly blocking Regus's path.

Then, the sword light enveloped the surroundings, tearing through the void with unstoppable force.

Regus was suddenly jolted awake from his slumber.

Because he clearly felt that he was being locked onto by a sharp sword intent.

There is no way to avoid it, and there is nowhere to retreat!

It was like a shackle, instantly trapping me.

Moreover, the sword light whistled in, aiming straight for vital points, like chasing stars and the moon, surrounded by scorching innate qi.

He had experienced this feeling not long ago.

That was a mid-air strike aimed at Miyamoto Musashi, the greatest swordsman in the Orient.

The image of certain death, with sword shadows whistling towards him, flashed through his mind once again.

It seemed as if this sword could instantly tear through his defenses and destroy everything he had.

An unstoppable sword strike!
"Damn it! His martial arts level is so far inferior to Miyamoto Musashi's, how can he unleash such terrifying sword energy?"

"No wonder Miyamoto Musashi asked me to challenge this guy's peak strength first. It seems I underestimated this kid."

"Is this the true strength of the number one martial artist in the Great Qian Dynasty?"

Intuitive perception is the fastest, and it is also the manifestation of a sixth sense of crisis.

Regus certainly couldn't possibly be unable to withstand Chen Jie's Sword Saint skill, Lovesickness; otherwise, he wouldn't be called a 'Paladin'.

this moment,
His body seemed to transform into an incredibly agile little bird, twisting and changing direction in an instant, creating a splash.

Whoosh-!
He drew an arc in the air, like a crescent moon, and instantly appeared to Chen Jie's right side from in front of him, dodging Chen Jie's sword 'Longing'!
At this moment, Chen Jie's spiritual sense was also pushed to its limit, and he went all out.

He even unleashed his life potential and naturally anticipated Regus's reaction.

The instant Regus twisted his body, Chen Jie reversed his sword and slashed to the right.

The direction of the sword swing changed, but the momentum remained the same.

At the same time, this sword move contains a terrifying power of heaven and earth, integrating the imagery of the ocean into this "longing" move.

I only wish your heart were like mine, then I would never betray your love!

The sword's power is unified, unpredictable, and elusive!

A suffocating killing intent erupted from his sword strike.

This is the ultimate technique of the Wuji Sword Saint, "Storm," a self-created sword saint skill that represents the transition from the "Extreme Realm" to the "Dao Realm."

Originally intended to slash downwards, it instantly twisted, changing direction, and still thrust the sword towards Regus.

Under the night sky of longing!

This self-created swordsmanship technique is unpredictable and beyond comprehension! (End of Chapter)