Peerless Dragon Sovereign

Chapter 696 696: The Same 4th-Level Sword Intent

"What, what did you say!" Huo Jiantang's smug smile froze on his face; he thought he had misheard and couldn't help but voice a question.

Chu Nan spoke in a contemptuous tone, "I just said, Fourth Level Sword Intent seems to be nothing special."

Upon hearing this, a sinister look immediately appeared in Huo Jiantang's eyes.

Anyone who enters the Nine Heavens Realm knows that in the Celestial Crossing Realm, Fourth Level Martial Intent is already the limit, and Fourth Level Sword Intent is one of the strongest Martial Intents.

He had always considered his ability to elevate his Sword Intent to the fourth level as his greatest achievement, surpassing even the joy of entering the Nine Heavens.

But now it all seems negligible in Chu Nan's words?

In an instant, Huo Jiantang's face was filled with anger, his killing intent became even more intense.

But soon, his expression suddenly changed, and with eyes full of pity and ridicule, he said, "I understand."

Chu Nan frowned slightly; if Huo Jiantang wanted to make a move, then make a move. What was he stalling here for?

What he didn't know was that Huo Jiantang felt a sense of turning the tables; he wanted to crush Chu Nan on all levels, only then would he strike.

Because Huo Jiantang believed that only by doing so could he wash away past humiliations, causing Chu Nan to step by step into despair.

So, Huo Jiantang said, "As far as I know, you've only been cultivating for a few years. Though you have decent fortune and talent, it's normal not to understand what Fourth Level Sword Intent represents."

"It's alright. In the upcoming battle, I will let you, this frog at the bottom of a well, properly taste Fourth Level Sword Intent, making you truly understand how powerful this realm is in the Celestial Crossing Realm."

Huo Jiantang's eyes were full of ridicule, and even a bit of pity for Chu Nan.

In his view, Chu Nan must not know how powerful Fourth Level Sword Intent is to make such boastful statements that it's nothing special.

Yet, upon hearing Huo Jiantang's words, Chu Nan couldn't help showing a look of impatience and said, "Huo Jiantang, don't speak too soon. Maybe you'll soon find out who the frog at the bottom of a well actually is."

Huo Jiantang was thoroughly infuriated by Chu Nan's arrogance; the Holy Martial Longsword in his hand suddenly released a sky-piercing brilliance.

A more powerful Sword Qi erupted from within him, with Fourth Level Martial Intent blossoming, drawing the power of heaven and earth throughout Ba Yang City towards him.

All sword-like Spirit Martials trembled, as if feeling some kind of summons.

"Chu Nan, you've angered me once again; on this day next year, it will be the anniversary of your death!"

After speaking, a powerful aura surged from Huo Jiantang's body, which condensed into a Sword Shadow.

As the Sword Shadow appeared, an overwhelming pressure descended upon everyone's hearts, the terrifying might of a Nine Heavens Sword Cultivator was unleashed without reservation.

"Prepare to die!"

Huo Jiantang roared a deafening roar, a clear sword ring echoed between heaven and earth, dazzling everyone's eyes.

Brilliant Sword Qi blossomed over Ba Yang City, this Sword Qi was ferociously powerful, seemingly capable of slicing into the ends of the sky with one strike.

The martial artists below the battlefield, upon sensing this Sword Qi, couldn't help expressing fear.

After all, the gap between Nine Heavens martial artists and those of other realms was nearly insurmountable.

Moreover, martial artists of the Huo family exclaimed, "Is this the terrifying power of a Nine Heavens Sword Cultivator? Even just a glance makes me feel deep fear, as if facing an immortal deity."

"Terrifying, utterly terrifying, with Elder Huo Jiantang, our Huo family is destined to be the number one power in the future Imperial Capital!"

"Under the influence of this aura, I even feel my own understanding of Sword Intent has improved."

"Chu Nan, of such humble origin, trying to stop a cart with an overconfident arm, how could he possibly contend with Elder Huo Jiantang."

"Once this sword falls, there will be no more Chu Nan in the Celestial Crossing Realm, and all his fortunes will certainly belong to our Huo family entirely."

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The martial artists of the Huo family were chattering, their tone full of anticipation.

"The Sword Qi is indeed impressive, but I stand by my words, it is merely superficial." Yet, facing Huo Jiantang's massive Sword Skill empowered by Fourth Level Sword Intent, Chu Nan still had a disdainful smile.

Seeing Huo Jiantang's Sword Qi just inches away, Chu Nan unhesitatingly swung his sword.

The Golden Sun Bloodbath Sword was casually drawn; Sword Qi poured out, and the Fourth Level Sword Intent erupted.

Under everyone's shocked eyes, Chu Nan's casual sword strike unexpectedly matched the Sword Qi of Huo Jiantang equally.

The two forces collided mid-air, inseparable, then simultaneously exploded into fragments of Spiritual Energy.

The martial artists of the Huo family were completely stunned by this scene, simplifying reshaping their understanding.

How powerful are the Nine Heavens martial artists, not to mention Huo Jiantang had comprehended Fourth Level Sword Intent.

The fact that such a formidable Huo Jiantang ended with a tie with Chu Nan was enough for anyone to question their Martial Dao.

"Evenly matched, how is this possible!"

"How did Chu Nan do it? I don't sense the aura of a Nine Heavens Realm from him."

"It's fake; it must be fake, impossible!"

...

The martial artists of the Huo family were getting hysterical, and Huo Jiantang's eyes were filled with gloom, his earlier pride had vanished completely.

He looked at the Sword Qi gradually dissipating in the realm, speaking in a very difficult tone, "That sword just now, could it be..."

Chu Nan did not hide, confidently said, "You guessed correctly. Fourth Level Sword Intent, I've long since mastered it."

He did not disclose everything to Huo Jiantang. If Huo Jiantang knew that Fourth Level Sword Intent was just one of the Fourth Level Martial Intents he had mastered, and that he even possessed Fifth Level Blood Dao Martial Intent,

this heavenly prodigy that the Huo family had cultivated over decades, might very well question his existence on the spot, perhaps even shatter his Dao Heart.

"Impossible, completely impossible!" Huo Jiantang retreated repeatedly, refusing to acknowledge what had just happened, or perhaps unwilling and afraid to admit it!

Buzz~

Chu Nan pointed his sword at Huo Jiantang, said coldly, "Just a mere Fourth Level Sword Intent, what's difficult about it? Huo Jiantang, are you ready to die?"

The Fourth Level Sword Intent indiscriminately filled the air, standing on equal footing with Huo Jiantang.

Seeing this, Huo Jiantang had to admit the fact that Chu Nan had already mastered Fourth Level Sword Intent,

He quickly realized, during Chu Nan's absence, he had become much stronger than before, perhaps not an opponent easily taken down by a Nine Heavens martial artist.

Thus, Huo Jiantang secretly made a greater determination, "Chu Nan, whether or not you've truly comprehended Fourth Level Sword Intent, today, you will die no matter what."

Thinking of this, Huo Jiantang bellowed, "So what if you have mastered Fourth Level Sword Intent, my cultivation level ultimately surpasses yours by too much."

Huo Jiantang had been nurtured as the unparalleled genius from a young age, experiencing little to no defeat throughout his life.