Martial Arts Crossover: The Sweeping Monk of Wudang? That's our patriarch!

boom! boom! boom!

A series of rapid, drum-like impacts rang out as the thin, wispy sword energy clashed fiercely with the transparent sword energy, unleashing bursts of air currents.

In just a few breaths, the myriad sword energies that Dugu Qiubai had poured his heart and soul into unleashing were completely obliterated and vanished without a trace.

Silence returned to the cliffside.

"Smoke and clouds form a domain, sword energy transforms into threads... Brother Dao Chen, your understanding of the sword path has truly reached its pinnacle!"

Dugu Qiubai stopped and stood still, not attacking again, but instead praising loudly.

After a brief pause, he asked again, "Does this sword technique have a name?"

Lin Daochen nodded slightly: "Just now, observing the changing smoke and clouds, a flash of inspiration struck me, and I created this move, which I call the Smoke and Cloud Sword Technique."

"A single thought can form a move, and the execution is flawless. I truly underestimated Brother Daochen's talent in swordsmanship."

Dugu Qiubai sighed softly, but there was no trace of disappointment in his tone, only respect.

……

Immediately, his gaze sharpened, and his fighting spirit surged once more:

"However, compared to this technique, I would much rather witness Brother Daochen's legendary swordsmanship, hailed as 'the most lethal in the world.' Would you be so kind as to instruct me?"

Lin Daochen smiled calmly: "As you wish."

Before the words were even finished, the fingertip had already struck down—

The Great Freedom Geng Metal Sword!

boom!!!

A blazing white sword aura, as intense as lightning, swept across the sky, tearing apart heaven and earth, and slashed straight at Dugu Qiubai!

"good!"

Dugu Qiubai roared to the sky, his arm suddenly raised high, as if a giant god was swinging a mountain and smashing it down!

boom--!!

A mighty, domineering, and incomparably fierce giant sword aura suddenly erupted, meeting the attack head-on without yielding!

Although it was only a single sword strike, its power far surpassed that of the previous simultaneous attacks of ten thousand swords, its might as deep as the ocean and as powerful as the heavens and the earth!

boom--! ! !

The two sword energies collided with a deafening roar that shattered the heavens!

The void shattered, the heavens and earth trembled, and a terrifying torrent of energy swept across the land like a world-ending tidal wave!

The dissipated sword energy, like a raging dragon, spread wildly from the center of the collision. Wherever it passed, the cliffside land was torn apart like rotten wood, and a crisscrossing abyss spread out menacingly.

The onlookers retreated hastily, their faces filled with horror, fearing they would be caught in the aftershocks and die.

However, before the dust could settle, Dugu Qiubai had already taken to the air, his sword intent soaring to the sky, and fiercely pounced on Lin Daochen!

Lin Daochen met the attack with a cold gaze, took a step forward, and charged forward to meet the challenge!

The final battle has officially begun!

The two unparalleled swordsmen unleashed their full power of swordsmanship without holding back!

The world lost its color, sword energy cascaded like a waterfall, and the sound of shouts echoed through the sky!

The sky seemed to be collapsing, the earth was cracking, and the entire center of the cliff had become the core of a destructive storm, engulfing everything and annihilating it all!

Only two figures stood firm in this chaos, their swords flashing like the sun and moon vying for brilliance, becoming the only undying light in the apocalyptic landscape.

The people around retreated step by step, their hearts trembling, yet no one left.

All eyes were fixed on the battlefield.

Almost everyone present today is a sword cultivator, and at this moment, everyone's eyes are burning with fire and their hearts are boiling!

This is the true pinnacle of swordsmanship! This is the true style of an unparalleled swordsman!

This battle is destined to be remembered for eternity, a feat that will shake the world!

Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuixue gazed at each other intently, and suddenly realized something. In an instant, the two of them simultaneously unleashed a soaring sword intent that pierced the heavens!

At this moment, the two broke through their shackles and stepped into the realm of Grandmaster of Swordsmanship.

But there was no joy on their faces; their eyes remained fixed on the center of the battlefield, never wavering.

Having witnessed such earth-shattering sword battles, what is a mere Grandmaster level?

boom--!

Another collision that shattered the void erupted, and Lin Daochen and Dugu Qiubai retreated simultaneously, creating distance between them.

"Brother Daochen, it's time to determine who is superior," Dugu Qiubai said in a deep voice. "Please draw your sword."

Lin Daochen shook his head: "You are unarmed. If I were to wield a sword, it would be unfair."

If it were a life-or-death struggle, he would naturally not refuse. But since this was merely a discussion and exchange of ideas, he was unwilling to take advantage of the situation.

"Brother Daochen, you may not know this, but I follow the path of no sword," Dugu Qiubai said calmly. "Whether I have a sword in my hand or not makes no difference to me."

Lin Daochen chuckled: "In the end, it's still unequal."

"You're giving me a hard time." Dugu Qiubai narrowed his eyes slightly, then suddenly raised his hand, clenched his five fingers, and made a grasping motion in the air.

In an instant, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth trembled violently, as if it had been seized by an invisible giant hand and frantically gathered towards his palm.

As the spiritual energy entered his palm, it transformed into spiritual power. Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, a three-foot-three-inch longsword slowly condensed at his fingertips—its radiance flowed, dazzling and brilliant, as if a divine weapon had descended to earth.

The onlookers around the arena all gasped in astonishment.

"What kind of method is this?"

Someone asked in a trembling voice.

The knowledgeable one lowered his voice: "I've heard that terrestrial immortals can control the power of heaven and earth... This must be gathering spiritual energy into a sword and transforming that energy into form! Only those who have transcended the mortal realm and entered sainthood can do this!"

"Forging a sword using the power of heaven and earth? Hiss—that's terrifying!"

"Dugu Qiubai actually possesses such extraordinary skills; he's simply not a martial artist of this world!"

Gasps of amazement rose and fell, and the entire audience looked on with awe.

"Compared to the Sweeping Monk's method of borrowing strength, this person's methods are even better," Lin Daochen thought to himself.

This method of gathering spiritual energy to form a sword, in terms of its sophistication, is far less pure and efficient than the way cultivators refine spiritual energy into their bodies.

However, Dugu Qiubai was able to manipulate the power of heaven and earth with his martial arts cultivation alone, which can be described as defying the heavens.

"Brother Daochen, my sword is complete." Dugu Qiubai held the sword in his hand, his eyes flashing like lightning. "It's your turn."

Lin Daochen smiled slightly, casually reached out, and lightly cupped his five fingers together.

The next instant, a long sword gleaming with spiritual light appeared in his palm, as if it had always been hidden in the void, waiting for him to pick it up at will.

"Brother Dugu, I'm pregnant too." He said calmly.

Unlike Dugu Qiubai's meticulous, inch-by-inch gathering of power, Lin Daochen's movements were almost instantaneous, without any hesitation.

The entire room fell silent instantly.

"Holy crap! How did Dao Chen Zhenren do that? He created a sword in the blink of an eye, more than ten times faster than Dugu Qiubai!"

"This is true mastery of spirit control! It's divine skill!"

Not only were the onlookers shocked, but even Dugu Qiubai, who was in the arena, was moved.

"Brother Daochen...you have truly broadened my horizons." He exhaled deeply. "There are people in this world who can wield the power of heaven and earth to such an extent. Your understanding of 'momentum' far exceeds my imagination."

He had to admit that he was still lacking in the ability to control the power of heaven and earth.

"It's just a trivial skill, not worth mentioning," Lin Daochen replied truthfully.

As a cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refining, controlling spiritual power is a fundamental skill.

Dugu Qiubai was taken aback and was speechless for a moment.

Those terrestrial immortals who break through limits and pursue the unity of heaven and man seek nothing more than a slight resonance with the universe. But in Lin Daochen's words, such supernatural powers and methods have become "insignificant" matters.

But... he said it with such conviction.

Because he truly deserves it.

Dugu Qiubai raised his hand to stop speaking, his expression hardening as he looked at Lin Daochen and said in a deep voice, "Brother Daochen, next, I will unleash the strongest sword strike of my life—please give me your guidance."

"That's exactly what I'm thinking, and I won't hold back either."

Lin Daochen responded in a low voice, as still as a deep well.

Upon hearing this, Dugu Qiubai's eyes brightened slightly, and a smile appeared on his lips. He could tell that it was genuine, equal respect, not mere politeness or perfunctory politeness.

"Then—let's settle this with one move!"

The moment the words were spoken, the world changed drastically!

boom--!

A sword intent, seemingly cleaved from the ages, surged into the sky, tearing apart the galaxy and shaking the heavens. Dugu Qiubai's true essence surged forth like a raging torrent, his spirit, energy, and vitality instantly merging into one, reaching the pinnacle of his power.

All thoughts are extinguished, only a sword remains.

This sword strike was the culmination of his life's work in swordsmanship, the ultimate strike that brought him to the pinnacle of mastery.

Victory or defeat is no longer important; I have no regrets about this sword.

"good!"

Lin Daochen sighed inwardly.

This person is indeed a swordsman of unparalleled skill, single-minded and devoted to the way of the sword. Therefore, he should fight with all his might and not fail in this battle!

boom--!

Lin Daochen's robes billowed in the wind, and a sharp aura that surpassed all laws burst forth from his body, like a celestial weapon awakening, cleaving across the sky.

The surrounding void was filled with surging sword energy, bursting with lightning. Countless lightning sword flowers flickered in the air, exuding a chilling killing intent that sent shivers down the spines of the onlookers.

All the swordsmen held their breath, their pupils constricted.

The outcome hinges on this moment.

"Brother Daochen, be careful!"

Dugu Qiubai let out a long roar, raised his long sword high, and slashed down fiercely!

Boom—!

A vast sword aura descended from the sky, like a celestial river pouring down, carrying the force of wind and thunder, crushing the void.

Within the sword energy, countless strands of sword light trembled and resonated, converging into a torrent that swept across the eight directions, as if to sever the heavens and earth together.

This single strike was enough to astound the world and make all heroes pale in comparison.

The sword energy swept across the void, rushing towards them, and wherever it passed, space crumbled inch by inch.

Countless spectators' hearts pounded, their eyes fixed on the arena:

How can Dao Chen Zhenren withstand such an unparalleled sword strike?

All I saw was—

Lin Daochen lightly slashed with his longsword, the trajectory of which was mysterious and unpredictable, as if the Dao of Heaven flowed within it.

boom!!

In an instant, thunder exploded, and thousands of lightning and fire sword flowers soared into the air, instantly forming a destructive sword domain that enveloped the entire area.

This is both the ultimate evolution of the "Nine Heavens Thunder Control True Technique" and a supreme thunder-based sword technique.

Bang--!!

The Heavenly River of Sword Qi crashed into the Thunder Sword Domain, shattering one corner on the spot, but its momentum remained undiminished, piercing straight in!

"Brother Daochen, I've won this round."

Dugu Qiubai laughed loudly, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

Lin Daochen smiled faintly, his tone as calm as still water: "Brother Dugu, you... are celebrating too soon."

Before the words were even finished, a strange phenomenon occurred!

The Thunder Sword Domain collapsed with a roar, but in the instant of disintegration, countless new lightning flowers surged upwards, condensing into a giant sword that reached the sky, carrying the power to destroy the world, and slashed down!

Bang--!!

A deafening explosion resounded through the heavens and earth, and the sword energy river was cleaved in two and completely annihilated!

"Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful! Who could have predicted this turn of events!"

The onlookers were all awestruck, their minds reeling. Such swordsmanship had reached a state of perfection!

Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuixue's eyes burned with passion, almost to the point of obsession.

On the field, Dugu Qiubai's pupils shrank, clearly not expecting this move to have a hidden trick up its sleeve.

But the next moment, he threw his head back and laughed loudly: "That was exhilarating! Brother Dao Chen, your swordsmanship has truly opened my eyes!"

Before the laughter subsided, he flicked his wrist, and the remaining sword energy exploded!

The broken Milky Way transformed into a rain of swords, like a raging sea, sweeping across the sky and shooting towards the giant thunder sword!

Bang bang bang—!

A series of rapid explosions followed, and the Thunder Sword was instantly riddled with holes, on the verge of disintegrating.

Lin Daochen remained calm, only a hint of approval flashed in his eyes.

This Dugu Qiubai was able to break through the second transformation of his Thunder Sword Domain, which is indeed far superior to the Sweeper Monk.

But... this is only the beginning?

He flicked his longsword lightly—

Thunderous sword energy erupted suddenly, and in an instant, thousands of sword flowers bloomed like raging thunder, tearing through the void and whistling as they crashed into Dugu Qiubai's sword momentum.

Destruction is followed by rebirth, and only after rebirth can transformation occur.

With the three forces stacked upon each other, each of Lin Daochen's thunderous sword flowers had condensed into a world-destroying force.