Mount Fangcun carefully observed Bodhi, who was already locked in an intense battle within the Quicksand Maze. When he saw Daozong assume such a form, his expression changed drastically.
"This guy actually brought out such a true form during a spar with Onizuka. Is it because he values the match? Because he needs me to bring out a divine artifact? Or is it simply because he refuses to admit defeat?... It seems the last reason is the most likely. Even I have never seen this state of unity between man and sword. It seems there are still powerful figures in Ling. Daozong has not neglected his cultivation in the Cultivation World in the slightest. He has always sought to reach the very pinnacle."
"Cultivators are all people obsessed with the Sword Path. My disciple was also a true genius. It is only a pity..."
Seeing Daozong like this, Bodhi Patriarch could not help thinking of Jia Xin. "I hope that during his time with Great Emperor Dongji, he can learn true foundational knowledge. And if it is really as Daozong said—if Great Emperor Dongji has reclaimed his own consciousness and escaped the Death Spirit Core's control—then perhaps there is still a glimmer of hope for Jia Xin."
Within the central region of the Quicksand Maze, Daozong's transformation was complete.
"Very strong! Killing you will satisfy me completely."
Daozong's form had truly earned Onizuka's recognition. Beneath his disheveled black hair, his eyes stared fixedly at Daozong before him. With Rochess's powerful physical attributes, he instantly closed in on Daozong.
Whoosh!
A shocking scene unfolded.
The instant Onizuka descended before Daozong and swung the fist blade on his arm down at him, Daozong—who had clearly been unable to keep up with his speed before—vanished from Onizuka's sight as a streak of