Eternal Saber

Chapter 460 - 66: Luring the Snake Out of Its Hole

"This child has such a strong physique!"

Master Qingfeng’s face showed surprise.

He had long heard of Chen Tang’s horizontal body training and inner strengthening of the viscera, but he did not expect it to reach this level.

Even the power of Peng Shiquan, who is at the Meridian Passage Realm, was inferior!

It seems that only by cultivating the skin, muscles, bones, and marrow to the extreme realm, continuously tempering and accumulating, can one erupt with such earth-shattering divine power!

Chen Tang had only exchanged one move with Peng Shiquan and already had a rough assessment of his strength.

The strength difference is massive among Third Grade Meridian Passage Realm martial artists from low to high.

The Eight Extraordinary Meridians are like rivers and canals within the human body, hence the saying "meridians are like canals."

Whereas inner qi is like a river, as the saying goes, "when the water comes, the canal is formed." Every time a meridian is opened, it equals digging a canal inside the body, and the power grows stronger.

Thus, in martial arts, there is the term "inner qi flows like a river."

The Dantian is also known as the "sea of qi."

The more meridians opened, the more canals, and the faster and more inner qi accumulates in the Dantian.

Martial artists at the Inner Core Realm gather a mass of qi in the Dantian, barely qualifying as a "Qi Pool."

Once reaching Great Success in the Opening Acupoints Realm, one barely achieves a "Qi Lake."

Only by opening the Eight Extraordinary Meridians can one create the momentum of "the sea embracing all rivers," enabling inner qi to run a full Minor Circulation within the body.

This is the origin of "Minor Circulation."

Every time the inner qi runs one Minor Circulation, flowing through the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, limbs, and bones, it refines and absorbs the essence of the food and drink, enlarging the inner qi in the Dantian by a bit, increasing one’s power a bit.

Over time, a genuine sea of qi forms!

This is the source of the saying in martial arts: "meridians are like canals, inner qi flows like rivers, and the dantian is like the sea."

Reaching this realm, the inner qi is as vast as the sea, endlessly abundant, greatly enhancing both combat and endurance, marking the entry into the ranks of top martial artists!

However, the majority of martial artists, despite a lifetime of efforts, may never open the Ren and Du Meridians nor reach this step.

For martial artists who have opened seven meridians, or the Eight Extraordinary Meridians including the opened Ren and Du Meridians, Chen Tang’s strength would pale in comparison.

But Peng Shiquan had only opened three meridians, unable to withstand the eruption of Chen Tang’s Vast Sea Force!

Peng Shiquan fell into disadvantage with just one move, his expression dramatically changed.

The power bursting from Chen Tang’s sword surged like a tide, continuously flowing into his body through the blade.

His entire arm was shaken so much that it felt sore!

"No wonder he dared to speak so arrogantly!"

Peng Shiquan circulated his inner qi to dissipate the soreness in his arm and pressed forward again.

This time, however, he dared not engage Chen Tang directly, instead using exquisite swordsmanship to maneuver around him.

Yet, Chen Tang had already mastered the "Cold Plum Sword Technique" to perfection.

Due to his experiences in the Three Thousand Snow Ridges, the same sword technique in Chen Tang’s hands carried even more divine charm, with chilling intent, the sword light was piercing, and the falling snow was like plum blossoms!

Often, as soon as Peng Shiquan raised his hand or moved his shoulder, Chen Tang could already anticipate his move and counter with his sword first.

In front of the main hall, their figures intertwined and soared, moving swiftly, shadows of swords overlapped densely, and Peng Shiquan had completely fallen into a disadvantage with no strength to resist!

Chen Tang’s sword techniques were not just the "Cold Plum Sword Technique" but occasionally mixed with "Riverside Preface" and "White Ape Swordsmanship," driving Peng Shiquan to confusion, sweat pouring down.

In terms of strength, he was unmatched, and in swordsmanship, he fell utterly short.

If this continued, Peng Shiquan would be defeated by Chen Tang in less than ten moves!

Suddenly!

Three beams of white light flew out from the hall, converging from three different angles, directly attacking Chen Tang!

Too fast!

Everyone felt a brief flash before their eyes; the three beams of white light arrived behind Chen Tang in an instant!

"Demon Master’s flying swords!"

Master Qingfeng exclaimed.

Everyone was shocked in their hearts.

The appearance of the three flying swords was without any warning, clearly prepared in advance, aiming to kill Chen Tang!

Moreover, the timing of the attack was perfect; Chen Tang and Peng Shiquan were fiercely battling, with no time to spare attention.

Seeing the emergence of the three flying swords, Master Xiaoyao felt reassured, his lips curled upwards.

In his eyes, Chen Tang was already a dead man.

But before his smile could completely form, it froze on his face.

Master Xiaoyao’s pupils constricted as he witnessed an incredibly shocking scene!

Not only him, but everyone present involuntarily widened their eyes, their hair standing on end at the next sight!

At the instant the white light appeared, Chen Tang, as if having anticipated it, immediately abandoned Peng Shiquan, as if with eyes on the back of his head, swung a sword towards one of the flying swords!

This sword seemed even faster than the three flying swords by a few points!

Drip!

The Autumn Water Sword emitted another crisp, pleasant sound!

The next moment, a beam of white light was shattered by Chen Tang’s sword!

One of the flying swords revealed its body, broken into two, falling to the ground.

The second flying sword instantly penetrated Chen Tang’s body!

However, no trace of blood appeared on the scene.

And just then, Chen Tang’s figure silently dispersed after being pierced by the flying sword.

It turned out to be a remarkably lifelike afterimage!

Drip!

The Autumn Water Sword hummed again!

Chen Tang’s figure reappeared in the original place, slicing down the second flying sword with one strike!

Out of the three flying swords, Chen Tang had already broken two.

Though it seemed slow in narration, it all happened in an instant!

That afterimage left was from the ’Chasing Shadows’ body technique, newly comprehended by Chen Tang in the Divine Illumination State.

In reality, subduing Peng Shiquan didn’t require that many moves at all.

The reason Chen Tang entangled with him for so long, seemingly fiercely battled, was to draw the real enemy out!

Previously, when he and Ah Li jointly killed an Upper Concealment, he sensed that someone was still tailing them.

However, he couldn’t pinpoint this person’s location.

The person remained inactive for days.

This was a hidden danger.

If not dealt with, there would be no peace for a long time.

Everyone thought Chen Tang was fully engaged in fighting Peng Shiquan.

In reality, he had devoted more than half of his attention to guarding against other threats!

The instant the three flying swords appeared, Chen Tang knew this person’s identity.

Someone capable of simultaneously manipulating three flying swords must be a Mystic Master of the Golden Core Realm!

No wonder he couldn’t pinpoint this person’s location earlier.

Because this person was too far away, beyond his sensory range.

But this time, with the launch of three flying swords, through qi sensing, Chen Tang had roughly locked onto this person’s location!

"Southeast, three hundred paces!"

Chen Tang suddenly shouted softly.

In front of the hall.

Having consecutively broken two flying swords, seeing it was impossible to avoid the third flying sword, he slightly tilted his body, dodging the vital spots.

Scritch!

The flying sword swept past his chest, tearing the fabric.

However, the flying sword was obstructed as if it struck uneven scales, producing a harsh screeching sound!

Chen Tang leveraged the Flood Dragon Armor to block the third flying sword, taking this opportunity to swing his sword again!

Drip!

The sound of dripping water rang out.

The Autumn Water Sword severed yet another one!

Peng Shiquan seized the opportunity to counterattack, already close to Chen Tang.

Meanwhile, five figures successively emerged around Chen Tang, each with empty eyes, emotionless, raising blades to slash!

Five hermits appeared simultaneously, joining forces in the assassination!