novelraw Chapter 546: Army at the Gates
Chapter 546: Army at the Gates
This is also Nie Wuhen’s current sword dao realm.
In three years, he successively comprehended the sword qi thundering sound, sword light differentiation, and sword qi condensing silk realm of the "Flowing Light Sword Technique," integrating them into his own ice technique dao.
As a result, the power of the "Ice Soul Divine Light" has increased by fifty percent.
"Unfortunately, I am ultimately not a pure sword cultivator. I cannot achieve the state of creating a myriad of techniques with a single sword."
Shen Xuan attempted to deduce the legendary creation of a myriad of techniques with his sword.
Evolving the world’s myriad techniques through the sword dao, breaking all techniques with one sword, this is the highest realm of a sword cultivator.
Then, he encountered an invisible barrier.
His "sword dao" was ultimately formed from water, condensed from ice.
The sword intent he comprehended was superficial and not the true core essence of the sword dao.
"My dao is all the waters of heaven and earth, the extremely cold ice technique."
"In the future, it will be all the fires of heaven and earth, the extremely fierce fire technique."
"Water and fire complement each other, forming the Nascent Soul."
"This sword dao is ultimately not my great dao."
Shen Xuan put away the Ice Soul Divine Sword, with neither joy nor sorrow in his eyes.
He does not need to walk the path of a sword cultivator.
He only needs to blend the comprehension of sword intent into his own ice divine powers.
In the future.
His Ice Soul Divine Light can transform into condensed silk sword light.
His Profound Ice Dragon Shadow can transform into a myriad dragon sword tide.
His Immortal Ice Lotus can bloom endless sword petals.
The power increases and varies in countless ways.
Shen Xuan looked at the Mysterious Jade Talisman floating before his eyes.
[Talent: Dragon Blood Boiling Perfection (1468/3200)]
[Dao Rhyme: 1622818]
The rank of the Profound Yin Devil Flood Dragon was clearly inferior to the Ice Fiend Devil Flood Dragon.
After refining the Flood Dragon Pill, essence blood, and reverse scale, it only increased the "Dragon Blood Boiling" skill level by five hundred, and Dao Rhyme by only four hundred thousand.
[Lifespan: 168/808]
Unknowingly, he had formed the Golden Core for eight years.
Due to regular cultivation of "Dragon Blood Boiling," his lifespan reduced by two years instead.
Shen Xuan stood up, looking towards the endless sea, his gaze profound.
"The sects of Yan Country have already invaded the hinterland of Song Country."
"I hope Master Cold Jade, who has rushed to the battlefront, is safe."
In Shen Xuan’s view, as long as the Golden Core True Masters of Yan Country don’t appear,
True Master Cold Jade’s combat power is sufficient to deal with any True Pill True Master of the Yan Country sects.
Even if defeated, she can still escape safely.
...
Sea Moon Immortal City.
One of the five great immortal cities of the Cyan Cloud Sect.
It stands firmly in the western territory of the Cyan Cloud Sect.
Beyond the Sea Moon Immortal City is the core hinterland of the Cyan Cloud Sect.
At this time, outside Sea Moon Immortal City, a massive True Intention Sect cultivator army was arrayed in front.
Above the city walls, Spirit Sword True Master’s expression was solemn as he awaited the confrontation.
City Lord Ming Xin True Master was continuously deploying personnel to strengthen the city’s defenses.
"Spirit Sword friend, are you well?"
On the side of the True Intention Sect, True Master Xian Yi stepped forward, loudly greeting.
With spiritual power enhancing his voice, it resounded throughout the heavens and earth.
"Surrender, Cyan Cloud Sect friends!"
"You are no match for us!"
"Even the Profound Celestial Sect was defeated, let alone your third-rate sect!"
Behind him, the True Intention Sect cultivators burst into unending laughter, their arrogance unchecked.
"Don’t be arrogant!"
Spirit Sword True Master coldly shouted.
He transformed into a sword light, flying down from the city walls, standing alone in front of True Master Xian Yi.
"If you want to fight, then fight, there’s no need for words!"
True Master Xian Yi smiled and said, "We are both Golden Core True Masters, commanders of our armies; we cannot easily make a move."
"Why not let our fellow disciples demonstrate their techniques at the frontline to boost morale."
Core Formation True Masters are the core strength of a sect.
One-on-one duels can better reflect a sect’s strength.
In the past, many sect outposts had to be abandoned because the true master guarding them lost in single combat.
If a sect’s Core Formation True Master is defeated, it’s hard to withstand the opponent’s onslaught with only Foundation Establishment Cultivators and Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators.
"Alright!"
True Master Xian Yi waved his hand.
"Which junior brother is willing to step forward?"
"Fuyou is willing to step forward!"
A lean and elegant True Master stepped out.
His body seemed to be gently caressed by an invisible breeze, this was none other than True Intention Sect’s wind technique True Master, True Master Fuyou.
Spirit Sword True Master frowned slightly.
This is a strange rooted True Master, famous for wind escape techniques.
This person is not easy to deal with.
"Senior Brother Spirit Sword, Cold Jade shall fight!"
A flash of cold light landed at the frontlines between the two armies.
It was none other than Cyan Cloud Sect’s True Master Cold Jade.
"Junior Sister Cold Jade, be careful, this person’s wind escape techniques are extremely exquisite."
Spirit Sword True Master reminded.
"Understood."
True Master Xian Yi and Spirit Sword True Master stepped back, leaving the battlefield.
After exchanging salutes, True Master Cold Jade and True Master Fuyou did not speak further and immediately started the fight.
Upon starting, True Master Cold Jade summoned the Cold Jade Blade, activating the ice technique divine power "Ice Blade Slash"!
A frightfully cold blue light blade sliced through the air, carrying an aura of freezing everything, slashing towards True Master Fuyou.
To everyone’s amazement.
True Master Fuyou’s body swayed lightly, like willow catkins in the wind, narrowly avoiding the frightfully cold light blade.
Where it passed, the surrounding space around him congealed with large patches of frost, falling with a rustle, yet not touching his garments.
True Master Cold Jade’s expression changed slightly.
Ice technique divine power "Profound Ice Sky Net"!
The Cold Jade Blade transformed, condensing countless dark blue ice nets filled with spikes, covering True Master Fuyou from all directions, blocking his escape space.
True Master Fuyou’s expression remained unchanged, lightly waving his sleeve.
Wind technique divine power "Fuyou Nine Heavens"!
His body instantly turned into nothingness.
A translucent pale cyan wind shadow moved freely through the gaps of the deep blue ice net.
True Master Cold Jade shouted angrily, the light on the Cold Jade Blade shining brightly.
Ice Technique Divine Power: [Frozen All Things]!
This is a large-scale attack ice technique divine power.
Centered on her, within a hundred-foot radius, countless sharp ice blades suddenly condensed, attacking indiscriminately.
True Master Fuyao wielded a treasured fan towards True Master Cold Jade.
Wind Technique Divine Power: [Wind Sweeping Leaves]!
A massive tornado appeared out of thin air, protecting a ten-foot radius around, sweeping all ice blades into fragments.
The two clashed back and forth, displaying divine powers, engaged in intense combat.
True Master Cold Jade’s attacks were fierce, pressing forward fiercely.
Yet True Master Fuyao moved like the wind, always able to evade or counter True Master Cold Jade’s ice technique divine power at critical moments.
The scene seemed intense, yet neither could severely injure the other.
The battle lasted for a full hour.
In the end, both had expended most of their magical power, neither able to overcome the other.
True Master Fuyao was the first to leap out of the battlefield.
"Let’s stop."
"Between us, it’s a draw!"
True Master Cold Jade looked deeply at True Master Fuyao, silently returning to the Immortal City.
"Junior Sister Cold Jade, are you alright?"
True Master Ming Xin stepped forward to ask.
True Master Cold Jade shook her head slightly, her expression grave.
"True Master Fuyao’s wind technique has reached perfection, I cannot overcome him."
Spirit Sword True Master came over and said, "Junior Sister Cold Jade, as long as you’re okay. True Master Fuyao has been famous for two hundred years, he is not one with an empty reputation."
"For you to fight him to a draw, it’s a great accomplishment."
On the other hand, True Master Xian Yi met with True Master Fuyao.
"Junior Brother Fuyao, you clearly had a chance to defeat True Master Cold Jade. Why did you hold back and not use the Wind Divine Blade divine power?"
Upon hearing this, True Master Fuyao shook his head slightly: "Senior Brother Xian Yi, True Master Cold Jade’s ice technique is proficient, even if I used the Wind Divine Blade divine power, it might not achieve success."
"Moreover..."
True Master Xian Yi asked curiously: "Moreover what? What concerns do you have, Junior Brother?"
A trace of apprehension flashed in True Master Fuyao’s eyes.
"True Master Cold Jade has a disciple who formed an Ice Technique Golden Core eight years ago. It is said that when forming the core at the age of 160, they also practiced a Body Refining Technique, with hopes to form a Nascent Soul."
True Master Xian Yi sighed lightly.
He knew that True Master Fuyao would be apprehensive of this person.
An Ice Technique Golden Core is not to be trifled with.
If you injure their master, it’s only natural for them to seek revenge.
At that time, any sect’s unspoken rules would be useless.
True Master Fuyao fought for the sect, it’s not worth provoking this unstoppable force.
Theoretically speaking.
Their combat power will only grow stronger.
Surpassing True Master Fuyao is only a matter of time.
"Junior Brother speaks with reason! Let’s let it go for now."
True Master Xian Yi sighed and said.
Not just True Master Fuyao.
Even he wasn’t willing to form a life-and-death grudge with that person.
War between sects and personal vendettas are completely different in nature.
The former can conclude peacefully, and they can greet each other courteously the next time they meet.
The latter is a fight to the death, a life-and-death struggle.
...
What happened on the front lines of the Yan and Song countries’ sects, Shen Xuan was unaware of.
He only knew that the True Intent Sect cultivator army from Yan Country attacked the Haiyue Immortal City of the Cyan Cloud Sect.
"With Senior Brother Spirit Sword here, the True Intent Sect won’t capture Haiyue Immortal City anytime soon."
In Shen Xuan’s view, Spirit Sword True Master is the most powerful among the Tier Three Cultivators he has seen.
He imposes the greatest pressure.
His combat power is likely above that of Profound Celestial Sect’s True Master Xuan Wen and Golden Sun Sect’s True Master Fiery Sun.
True Master Xian Yi of the True Intent Sect should not be his match.
Spirit Sword True Master is a true Golden Core Sword Cultivator.
If he guessed correctly.
Spirit Sword True Master has reached the sword dao realm of one sword transforming myriad techniques.
He has probably touched the threshold of one sword breaking myriad techniques.
If he enters the battle.
The True Intent Sect’s cultivator army is nothing to fear.
This is also one of Cyan Cloud Sect’s biggest trump cards.
The other and even bigger trump card is True Monarch Qing Yun.
In Shen Xuan’s eyes, the Five Great Immortal Cities are the last line of defense for the Cyan Cloud Sect, not to be lost.
"There’s something strange about this matter. Why does the True Intent Sect insist on attacking Haiyue Immortal City?"
Shen Xuan thought about it for a while but couldn’t figure it out.
Knowing that it is an impossible task, why does the True Intent Sect go through with it?
"Forget it, let those people have their fun."
Shen Xuan came to the Practice Room.
He took out a Storage Pouch and poured some Essence Blood of the Mountain-bearing Dragon Turtle onto the Jade Table.
The Mysterious Jade Talisman flashed with a golden light afterwards.
[Stealable Talents: Water Control, Concealing Breath, Longevity, Self-Healing, Overturning Rivers and Seas, Infinite Strength, Wishful Size, Mountain-bearing Divine Power, Turtle Spirit Divination, Dragon Blood Boiling, Divine Dragon’s Suppression, Earth Vein Tremor, Water Spirit Shield, Endless Life, Conservation of Essence]
With so many talent skills, Shen Xuan’s eyes were dazzled.
Originally, he had planned to continue enhancing [Dragon Blood Boiling].
But upon seeing [Longevity], he immediately changed his mind.
"Even if I max out [Dragon Blood Boiling] now, it might not break through the bottleneck and comprehend True Spirit Divine Power, reaching the Divine Power Realm."
"Moreover, the Essence Blood and Demon Core of the Dragon Descendant I have now is far from enough to max out [Dragon Blood Boiling]."
"Longevity is the most practical talent skill."
Currently, Shen Xuan is already able to refine high-quality Life-Extending Pills.
Unfortunately, now they have little use to him.
He is a Golden Core True Master, needing even better Longevity Spirit Pills or Longevity Pills.
The entire Cyan Cloud Sect doesn’t have a single one.
Perhaps, the Hundred Herbs Sect in Lu Country has a few.
But the price would surely be astronomical.
They would only accept barter.
Shen Xuan gazed at the Longevity talent skill on the Mysterious Jade Talisman.
[Talent: Longevity Perfection (3200/3200)]
"Perhaps, the Essence Blood and Demon Core of the Mountain-bearing Dragon Turtle can help me comprehend the Longevity Divine Power?"