The Long Journey to Immortality

Having roughly figured out the direction, Han Lu came up with another idea and came up with a trick.

"If you simultaneously use the 'Insightful Divine Power' and combine it with the Spirit Sword to perform the Pointing Word Technique..."

"In that case, it should be simpler than simply trying to interpret the incantation with the spirit sword within the sword formation."

Feeling that there was no major problem, Han Lu silently circulated her spiritual energy.

The next second, her eyes emitted a golden light, and the world before her was reduced to only three colors.

Chapter 1093

The world's background color is gold, with only white outlines distinguishing everything.

In Han Lu's eyes, Xinshan Jushi had completely become a white creature, and she could clearly see the golden spiritual energy slowly circulating along the spiritual meridians in Xinshan Jushi's body.

Finally, three bright red dots shimmered on Xinshan Jushi's body.

After advancing to the Golden Core Realm, Han Lu's "awakened" insightful supernatural abilities, due to her mastery of the Point Word Technique, underwent significant changes compared to before.

The efficiency of identifying weaknesses has improved significantly.

Performing the Dot Word Technique in this state is like performing a true spiritual power in a semi-spiritual state, making it much easier and more skillful.

However, the operation also significantly increased the consumption of Han Lu's eyesight and spiritual energy.

"In that case, it should be able to succeed."

Feeling the spiritual energy flowing into her eyes, Han Lu's gaze was fixed on the three red dots on Xinshan Jushi's body.

By manipulating the hand seals and slightly altering the operation of the Star Sword Formation, Han Lu attempted a third time, using her ability to see through illusions.

This time, as soon as the spirit sword was used, Han Lu felt as if her heartstrings had been plucked.

"This time it's going to work!"

The "dot" technique emphasizes flexibility, wisdom, and leaving room for maneuver.

By applying her wisdom with a state of "seeing through," Han Lu essentially saved her energy and effort in the matter of "wisdom," making it naturally easier for her to apply it later.

Feeling good, Han Lu activated her spirit sword and went straight for the "red dot" on Xinshan Jushi's left thigh.

Compared to the other two weak points, the space between the eyebrows and the heart, this spot is more suitable as a target for attack when sparring with fellow disciples.

Although Han Lu did not get along with the arrogant Xinshan Jushi, she did not intend to completely eradicate the Fa.

Seeing Han Lu unleash her supernatural powers, her eyes emitting golden light, the audience and Xinshan Jushi on the stage all felt a chill run down their spines.

Having also grasped the essence of the word "dot," Nian Haoge noticed the change in Han Lu's eyes and immediately used it as evidence to verify his previous series of conjectures.

"Master is indeed Master," Nian Haoge, who was always proud to be Han Lu's disciple, sang praises to Han Lu in his heart. "This time, we will definitely be able to expose Elder Xinshan, that dead turtle hiding in his shell, and make him pay the price for insulting Master."

Sensing the change in Han Lu's demeanor, Xinshan Jushi subconsciously took out a piece of black cloth from his storage bag.

"Could this be the start of some amazing technique?"

He thought to himself that Master Xinshan took it very seriously. He realized that Han Lu's previous changes in the sword formation might have been a deliberate act of feigning weakness in order to launch a sudden burst of power at this moment and catch him off guard.

"Handle with caution."

Not daring to be negligent, the Hermit of Xinshan activated his black cloth magic weapon and erected another defense on himself to prevent the battle, which he thought was completely under his control, from spiraling out of control and giving Han Lu an opportunity to take advantage.

Using softness to overcome hardness, this black cloth is the magic weapon that Master Xinshan most often uses to defend against the spirit sword.

However, in Han Lu's view at this moment, this magical artifact could not provide any obstruction whatsoever.

Dense red dots appeared on the surface of this black cloth magic treasure. In Han Lu's eyes, this treasure was full of loopholes and flaws, and was not much more durable than a piece of white paper.

Without the slightest hesitation, Han Lu continued to wield her spirit sword and charge forward.

When the spirit sword touched the surface of the black cloth, a scene that surprised the onlookers and Xinshan Jushi occurred.

Despite being a low-grade spiritual artifact, this defensive magic weapon was as vulnerable as an ordinary black cloth when faced with the "spiritual sword" split from Han Lu's sword pellet.

But that alone wouldn't be enough to surprise everyone.

What truly surprised everyone was that when Han Lu's spirit sword pierced the black cloth, the cloth didn't seem to be pierced or cut by the spirit sword, but rather it was as if countless hands were tearing it apart from all directions, causing it to crumble into pieces.

"This is... Could it be that countless slashes were made in an instant, at a speed that I can't even distinguish?" Venerable Qingyang, whose understanding of swordsmanship was only average, stared wide-eyed in astonishment at this scene unfolding on the arena.

This is how Qingxu Daoren evaluated it.

"It's like using a spirit sword to cut off the beams of a house, causing a building that's at least ten stories high to collapse into ruins in the blink of an eye."

Zhuge Fang watched in stunned silence from the sidelines, only able to make out the general outline of what was happening, given his mere Qi Refining Realm cultivation.

It's no exaggeration to say that they're still confused.

Nian Haoge, the only one who understood Han Lu's sword strike, smiled and was ready to welcome Han Lu's victory.

After tearing through the black cloth, Han Lu's spirit sword flew without the slightest delay.

The star-like tail behind the spirit sword was even more dazzling than before.

Having broken through the first line of defense, the Spirit Sword still needs to overcome one more obstacle before it can strike the vital point on the Hermit of Xinshan as Han Lu wishes.

A spirit sword was held horizontally in front of Xinshan Jushi. After a slight adjustment, it struck, just as Han Lu had used a spirit sword to defend and block before.

The two spirit swords collided in mid-air, producing a deafening roar.

"Ding!"

It was as if two mountains had collided; Zhuge Fang, standing beside the arena, even covered his ears.

These sounds might wake up several disciples living in the Five Elements Mountain Academy who were lazily sleeping instead of cultivating all night.

After that sound, the spirit sword of the Hermit of Xinshan fell to the ground in a sorry state, its spiritual power completely gone.

Just before the collision, Han Lu managed to change the posture of her spirit sword.

That impact was like Xinshan Jushi deliberately ramming his groin into Han Lu's knee.

That loud bang sounded more like the mournful cry of the spirit sword of the Hermit of Xinshan.

Having broken through the spirit sword, Han Lu's spirit sword faced no further obstacles for a short period of time.

Xinshan Jushi remained terrified as he watched Han Lu deftly tap his right thigh with the spirit sword she controlled.

At this moment, the protective aura that a Golden Core cultivator possesses is utterly ineffective against Han Lu.

With restraint, Han Lu did not viciously sever Xinshan Jushi's thigh with her spirit sword.

He only left a shallow wound, barely an inch deep, on the thigh of the hermit of Xinshan before obeying orders to return.

This seemingly minor injury had a significant impact on Layman Xinshan.

The originally flowing spiritual energy was like a road that had been collapsed, completely unable to move forward even a little bit within the body of Xinshan Jushi.

In an instant, only 30% of the spiritual power within Xinshan Jushi's body could be used.

Under such circumstances, the fact that Xinshan Jushi could only barely exert half of his abilities already shows that he possessed profound knowledge and skills.

Sensing the change in the spiritual energy within his body, Xinshan Jushi, who had just been considering whether to continue fighting despite his stubbornness and ignoring Han Lu's principle of stopping short of a fight, immediately lost his will to fight.

With a long sigh, the Hermit of Xinshan said in a low voice, "I have lost."

Chapter 1094

Xinshan Jushi is stubborn, but he is not the kind of scoundrel who can't distinguish right from wrong and can brazenly spout nonsense.

As a cultivator in the late stage of the Golden Core realm, although he was arrogant and did not know exactly how Han Lu had broken through his defenses in this way, he knew from the sword strike that this move was indeed powerful and of a high level, beyond his reach.

Furthermore, at this moment, the spiritual energy within his body stagnated due to this sword strike, causing him to lose most of his combat ability.

It was only natural that Layman Xinshan reluctantly admitted his failure.

Rather than being beaten up again by Han Lu and having the referee decide the outcome, Xinshan Jushi prefers to concede defeat and save face as much as possible.

"You've conceded." Han Lu was not surprised by Xinshan Jushi's decisive admission of defeat.

Based on her understanding of Layman Xinshan, she thought he would grit his teeth and fight her a few more rounds until he was sure he had no chance of winning before admitting defeat.

"This saves me a lot of trouble," Han Lu thought with relief. "Otherwise, I really would have abandoned martial ethics and bullied this fellow cultivator who is a hundred years older than me."

Seeing that Han Lu did not mock him as a victor, Xinshan Jushi's expression improved considerably.

He pursed his lips, hesitated for a long time, and finally apologized on the stage.

"Based on this battle, although I cannot say that I am completely convinced of Elder Zhenfeng's strength, I am willing to take back the wrong words I said before."

"My previous words and actions were impulsive and presumptuous. Please forgive me."

Hearing this, Qingxu Daoist, who had been about to step forward to offer some guidance, breathed a sigh of relief.

Since Master Xinshan is willing to back down, the matter is naturally settled, and there is no need for him, the sect leader who should remain neutral, to intervene.

Since cultivators like Xinshan Jushi were willing to back down, Han Lu, immersed in the joy of her "breakthrough," would certainly not be aggressive or demand further compensation for emotional distress.

Han Lu smiled and showed her magnanimity and grace in front of her fellow disciples, saying, "Since Elder Xinshan has apologized, I will not pursue the matter further."

"I only hope that I can work harmoniously with Elder Xinshan in the future and contribute to the sect together."

Although her words were somewhat vague, Xinshan Jushi still understood what Han Lu meant.

Feeling a slight sense of gratitude, Layman Xinshan cupped his hands in greeting, fulfilling the ritual he hadn't completed a month ago. "It is my honor to work with such an outstanding cultivator as Elder Zhenfeng."

"I hope to learn more about Fairy Zhenfeng's excellent swordsmanship in the future."

Han Lu smiled and said, "Elder Xinshan's swordsmanship is also outstanding. I also hope to learn from Elder Xinshan and draw inspiration from him."

Xinshan Jushi still had some pride, so he admitted that he was sincerely impressed by Han Lu's understanding of swordsmanship and skills, rather than bowing down to Han Lu herself.

Han Lu naturally understood this little trick immediately.

But she couldn't be bothered to argue. As long as the matter was settled and she was satisfied, what harm was there in being a little more polite?

At this moment, Daoist Qingxu stepped onto the arena and interjected, "It seems the two elders have reconciled. Is there still a need for the second match?"

Since the winner, Han Lu, was not in a position to answer this question, everyone turned their attention to Xinshan Jushi.

Xinshan Jushi's feelings about this matter are somewhat complicated, and his thoughts are somewhat contradictory.

He wanted to have another match with Han Lu to see just how powerful the True Spirit Divine Power really was.

Unwilling to suffer repeated defeats, he made harsh remarks but lost all face.