Sword Without Arrows
"The Ruler of All!" "The Blue Face Demon Blade!" "The Desperate Twin Claws!" "The Cloud Turning Sword!" "The Profound Ice Sword!" "The God of Wealth Sword!" "The Giant Silver Sword!"
A string of enviable names popped up from the crowd. Some even exclaimed in amazement, "They're all mid-grade spiritual treasures! Wow! Seven mid-grade spiritual treasures meeting at once, that's truly rare!"
Yan Zhuixing glanced at the crowd and asked Man Hu telepathically, "Who are these people?"
Man Hu's attention was entirely focused on the seven late Spirit Transformation stage experts who were waiting for their chance to strike. Of course, his concern for his master's safety was also a major factor. Hearing this, he frowned slightly, but still explained through telepathy, "These people are not ordinary experts. They are lords from various countries, all with Spirit Transformation stage. The forces supporting Wuji Island are from their hands."
Yan Zhuixing looked around with some alarm, not expecting to see over a hundred Spirit Transformation stage experts at once. Seizing this rare opportunity, and seeking answers, he silently memorized their faces while continuing to ask telepathically, "The mid-grade spiritual treasure they mentioned earlier, is it the weapon in the hands of Senior Bing and the other six?"
"That's right!" Man Hu explained one by one, "That golden ruler is the Ruler of All, and the person who uses it is Qi Jiujun. The blue broadsword is the Blue Face Demon Blade, and the fat man who uses it is Pei Fang. The one wearing a pair of claw gloves with elbow guards is Ouyang Da, and the claw gloves are the Desperate Twin Claws. To my master's left is Hu Changshou, the Palace Master of the Tianfeng Cloud Palace the Dongzheng Kingdom, who is wielding the Cloud -Cloud Turning Sword. The one in the black robe is holding the God of Wealth Sword, and he is Yin Baikang of the World Commerce Association. The person in the middle is Wen Lanfeng, who is wielding the Giant Silver Sword. These seven people are among the top ten experts in the Cultivation World, and they are all experts at the late Spirit Transformation stage."
Yan Zhuixing nodded slightly. Needless to say, Bing Chengzi naturally held the Profound Ice Sword. He paused, then asked via telepathy, "Of the top ten experts, who are the other three? Why aren't they here?"
Man Hu withdrew his gaze and turned to Yan Zhuixing, replying with some helplessness, "The top of the ten masters is Bi Changchun. There were two others who were originally ranked third and fourth among the ten masters, but unfortunately they were killed by Bi Changchun, so they probably can't come."
Yan Zhuixing paused, glanced at the seven people locked in a stalemate, and asked, "Then how are these seven ranked in terms of cultivation?"
"I don't know." Man Hu shook his head. Because of his master, there were some things he couldn't say; it would be too embarrassing to say them.
Among the top ten experts, Wen Lanfeng, ranked second, would have died at Bi Changchun's hands long ago if Nong Zhu hadn't saved him. Speaking of which, the second, third, and fourth ranked individuals all fell at Bi Changchun's hands, especially the third and fourth... This has made even the late Spirit Transformation stage experts afraid to claim their ranking, and no one dares to compete for the third or fourth positions—it's considered unlucky! It seems Bi Changchun has a penchant for eliminating those who stand out; how terrifying!
How could he not know? Yan Zhuixing glanced at Man Hu with suspicion, but seeing that he didn't want to talk about it, he didn't ask any further. His gaze returned to the battlefield that was about to erupt...
Wen Lanfeng slowly raised the sword in his hand...
The six men's pupils contracted, and their weapons twitched slightly as they raised their alert level to the highest. They had hesitated for so long, none daring to strike first, because whoever attacked first would inevitably be the first to suffer Wen Lanfeng's heavy blow.
Wen Lanfeng glanced at the group and then transmitted his voice to Wen Rui in the distance. "Activate the defensive array I set up in the Holy Temple."
Wen Rui didn't dare hesitate, knowing that the residual force of the fight between these seven people would be devastating. He quickly teleported back... A moment later, a curved light shield, shaped like an inverted bowl, appeared in the distance, exceptionally conspicuous in the sunlight.
The six of them naturally noticed this as well, realizing it was a sign that Wen Lanfeng was about to make a move, and they exchanged glances.
"I've long heard of the unparalleled prowess of the 'Thousand Search Sword Art,' but I've never had the chance to experience it firsthand. Today, I'll see just how powerful it is." Bing Chengzi finally spoke. Among the six, he was the most skilled, and he couldn't wait for others to step forward.
Yin Baikang chuckled and said, "Brother Bing's 'Profound Yin Sword Art' is no joke either. I will follow Brother Bing's lead and learn the wonders of the 'Thousand Search Sword Art' together." This was to encourage Bing Chengzi to take action and tell him that as long as he took action, he would not be idle.
"Exactly!" Hu Changshou echoed.
"Good!" Bing Chengzi shouted, and a powerful, icy aura surged from his body, causing the surrounding temperature to plummet. A cold wind howled, as if the depths of winter had instantly arrived, with only the arrival of snowflakes missing.
"Whoosh!" A white figure, accompanied by a streak of cold light, appeared before Wen Lanfeng with a dreamlike trajectory... Bing Chengzi finally made the first move!
Wen Lanfeng's Giant Silver Sword had appeared in front of him without him noticing, and with a "clang," the broad blade blocked the incoming sword strike.
One man thrust his sword forward, while another blocked with his own; this scene briefly appeared before everyone's eyes...
Many of the onlookers rubbed their hands together excitedly, finally seeing the fight begin. The brothers, Man Hu, held their breath, seeing their master make the first move.
The instant they clashed, the killing intent between them surged dramatically! They moved almost simultaneously. In a flash, their figures blurred into a blur, all six attacking at lightning speed towards Wen Lanfeng in the center...
The combined attack of six late Spirit Transformation stage cultivators was thrilling and exhilarating. The onlookers felt the previously calm scene instantly transform into a raging storm with thunder and lightning...
The melancholy in Wen Lanfeng's eyes vanished instantly, replaced by a gleaming light. In the blink of an eye, he unleashed six sword strikes in six directions, shattering the attacks of the six men, and then teleported high into the sky. With the cultivation levels of these seven individuals, fighting at such close range to the ground, the Wen family's sacred ground would likely be destroyed.
After a blue phantom's fierce attack failed, the one with the fastest reaction speed among the six quickly ascended into the air, leaving a trail of afterimages, and roared, "Thousand Blade Slash!"
Hundreds of eerie, enormous blue blades suddenly appeared in the air, impatiently slashing down at Wen Lanfeng.
A dense barrage of blade shadows, like a mountain collapsing, crashed down with breathtaking force, as if half the sky were filled with the shadows of his blade energy. This man was none other than Pei Fang, renowned for his speed among the top ten masters.
The magnificent spectacle of late Spirit Transformation stage cultivator's attack was indeed unmatched by ordinary experts, leaving everyone breathless. Given Fatty Pei's speed and power, who among the onlookers dared to claim they could withstand such a single move? They were all utterly dumbfounded.
At this point, the other five naturally had to work together. They quickly blocked Wen Lanfeng's retreat routes from the other five directions and launched an attack!
Ouyang Da wore a pair of jet-black claw-like gloves, the armor extending from his elbows like scales to his palms, the sharp claws on his fingers gleaming with a fierce black light.
As the crowd dispersed, he soared into the sky from beneath Wen Lanfeng. His arms, adorned with sharp claws, unfurled, creating an enlarged afterimage, like a scorpion brandishing its giant pincers, spinning upwards with an extremely ferocious savage intent to strangle!
He attacked from below, while Pei Fang attacked from above! The other four attacked from four directions respectively. Without any rehearsal, relying solely on their years of accumulated fighting experience, they instantly formed the most effective combined attack.
The Ruler of All suddenly erupted with golden light, expanding a hundredfold, sweeping across Wen Lanfeng with a roaring thunderous sound, its imposing aura domineering! Truly worthy of the name "Emperor's Ruler".
The Cloud Turning Sword! It unleashed countless cold glints, making even Hu Changshou's own figure disappear. Like clouds rolling towards Wen Lanfeng, the most fatal blow was nowhere to be seen!
The Profound Ice Sword! Sparks of starlight, like snowflakes falling, followed a dreamlike trajectory as it swept towards Wen Lanfeng. The icy chill it carried was enough to freeze a person solid.
The God of Wealth Sword! Covering an area, sometimes visible, sometimes hidden, leaving no trace. Like a venomous snake flicking its tongue, it seizes the opportunity to kill.
The six of them attacked simultaneously, and within a radius of nearly a thousand meters in the sky, their shadows filled the air. The floating clouds were shattered by their fierce aura, and amidst the turbulent winds and clouds, it was all a magnificent performance by the six of them. Those below couldn't even see Wen Lanfeng's shadow.
Everyone watched this scene in horror, wondering who could escape the combined attack of these six people? Even Bi Changchun might not survive! Wen Lanfeng was doomed!
At this moment, Wen Rui's heart was in turmoil. If the patriarch lost, the Wen family would be completely finished!
A red light flashed within Yan Zhuixing's narrowed eyes. With his cultivation level, he couldn't possibly see the fight that far away, but the extraordinary nature of his 'Demon Eye' was beyond the comprehension of others. In fact, he could see it more clearly than any of the Spirit Transformation stage experts present.
"The Sword Without Arrows!" Wen Lanfeng shout echoed from high above!
A sharp burst of sword energy instantly grew from the encirclement of the six people—no, it would be more accurate to describe it as an explosion. The uneven sword energy, like the radiant rays of the sun, illuminated all directions and pierced through the fog.
"Bang... bang..." A deafening sound followed, and an unparalleled shockwave swept out in all directions.
High in the sky, the imposing figure of six Spirit Transformation stage experts, covering nearly a thousand meters, collapsed in an instant. In their place appeared hundreds of massive sword energies that exploded like hedgehogs. The scene was also like a huge, multi-faceted crystal suddenly appearing in the air, each of its sharp edges hundreds of meters long.
It was a spectacular, powerful, magnificent, and dazzling counterattack from the brink of defeat. It erupted from silence, brimming with momentum, and struck with deadly force, instantly shattering the combined attack of six people.
Someone exclaimed in surprise, "It's the ultimate move 'Sword Without Arrows' from the 'Thousand Search Sword Art'! I've heard so much about it! I never thought I'd finally see Wen Lanfeng use it today!"
"Tsk tsk! Impressive enough, living up to the reputation of the second best in the world. Indeed, his reputation is well-deserved!" someone else exclaimed.
This confrontation, though it looked spectacular, was a real, hard-fought battle, without any pretense.
The six people who attacked together were forcibly repelled. Each of them clashed head-on with Wen Lanfeng and teleported away with a muffled groan.
Pei Fang, who flashed into the air, was the first to attack in this encirclement. Whether it was Wen Lanfeng's deliberate retaliation or his own inferior cultivation, it was unclear. The powerful impact was exceptionally violent, causing a sweet taste in his throat, almost making him spit out blood in front of everyone. However, he forcibly swallowed it back and, taking advantage of the teleportation, wiped away the blood seeping from the corner of his mouth...
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