Battle Three Flowers! (Fourth Update)

Lin Zhen's opening attack was highly calculated.

Xiao Se had boldly declared that he would use only twenty sword strikes before entering the Holy Land. Those words represented his immense confidence.

Moreover, Lin Zhen had just exchanged blows with Xiao Se and had gained some understanding of his strength. There was reason for Xiao Se to say such things. His first few strikes were indeed difficult to withstand, carrying the force of overwhelming thunder.

Against the weak, he could kill with a single strike. Against those with some strength, he could use star power to forcibly knock aside their weapons. Then, his blade—at the peak of power and speed—would be truly hard to resist.

The first thing Lin Zhen needed to do was shatter his opponent's confidence.

Knowing full well that Tianhe Star Burst could not injure his opponent, Lin Zhen still unleashed it, solely to make him break his word first.

When masters clashed, mentality was equally important. Xiao Se's bold declaration falling through would affect his state of mind. Lin Zhen was attacking with all his strength now. As long as he could withstand the first three strikes Xiao Se had spoken of, he would have won half the battle!

Thus, Lin Zhen's first sword strike was his strongest ultimate move: Life Severing!

The moment Life Severing emerged, space trembled!

Xiao Se's eyes were bloodshot. His first strike also used his full strength. Though Lin Zhen did not know what swordplay it was, its power was absolutely no weaker than Life Severing—perhaps even slightly stronger!

The twin swords collided. Blinding sparks and golden light tore through space, and even the arena shook at that instant!

A tremendous force surged toward him. Fortunately, Lin Zhen held his sword with both hands and activated the martial intent of Immovable as