Sword Intent

A dazzling Sword Light, like a shooting star from outer space, almost surpassed the limits of what the naked eye could see. At this moment, it seemed that the Heaven and Earth had lost its color, and only this dazzling Sword Light became the only color in the Heaven and Earth. This sword was not only powerful in attack, but also terrifying in its speed.

Lin Tian's pupils contracted sharply. He felt a strong sense of crisis from Zhuge Xiang's sword strike. The speed of this sword was terrifying. Even though his cultivation had reached the first level of the Void Splitting Realm, Lin Tian could only barely catch a trace of Zhuge Xiang's movement. His own body could not keep up with such speed.

Drink!

A roar erupted from Lin Tian's mouth, and a powerful burst of Qi Energy, mixed with an icy chill, shot out from his mouth, transforming into a sharp arrow that met Zhuge Xiang's Sword of Slaughter.

His body didn't have time to react, so he could only exhale his Qi Energy to block Zhuge Xiang's fierce sword strike.

Martial Skill, Asura Blow.

As expected of a Void Splitting Realm expert, Zhuge Xiang's attack was blocked by the arrow formed from his internal Qi Energy. Moreover, a chilling aura spread up along the Sword of Slaughter, almost freezing his blood. The system notification indicated that his Attack Speed and Movement Speed had suddenly decreased by 20%. The true energy with the attribute of ice was indeed troublesome.

Although Zhuge Xiang's fierce and swift sword strike startled Lin Tian, he managed to block it without serious injury thanks to his Void Splitting Realm cultivation and the Asura Blow Martial Skill. Seeing that Zhuge Xiang's body was frozen by his Cold Ice True Qi and his Movement Speed was reduced, he showed no mercy.

"Blood Thunder Slash!" Lin Tian raised his longsword and slashed down fiercely. The sound of Wind and Thunder roared. It was the Blood Thunder Slash Skill.

Blood Thunder Slash, though powerful, requires charging up energy, making it somewhat useless in actual combat. However, once one's cultivation breaks through to the Meridian Opening Realm Blood Thunder Slash Realm, this Martial Skill, which requires charging up energy but has formidable attack power, becomes a highly sought-after Martial Skill. Lin Tian, who has already reached the Meridian Opening Realm, wields the Blood Thunder Slash with great ease.

Knockback!

The Sword of Slaughter clashed with the opponent's sword of ice. Without any suspense, Lin Tian was slashed away by Zhuge Xiang's sword. Of course, it was just a simple Knockback; this Skill could not harm the user.

Below the Martial Arts Arena, discussions were rife. Although the battle between Zhuge Xiang and Lin Tian had only just begun, it seemed that Zhuge Xiang had the upper hand. Lin Tian had barely blocked Zhuge Xiang's initial swift sword strike, and just as he was about to retaliate, Zhuge Xiang sent him flying with a single blow. On the surface, it appeared that Zhuge Xiang, at the Meridian Opening Realm Sixth Layer, was actually suppressing Lin Tian's fighting power?

In fact, quite the opposite is true. Although Zhuge Xiang was already capable of killing a Four-Star Monster Beast, the combat power of human Cultivator was far superior to that of Monster Beast of the same level. This was the first time that Zhuge Xiang's swift sword strike had been blocked. In the Asura Purgatory, even Four-Star Zombie could not block his sword strike. The Knockback seemed powerful, but in reality, it had no offensive power.

The advantage of Cultivator in the Void Splitting Realm is that one can launch fierce attacks without being in close combat. Although he was knocked back by Zhuge Xiang 'Knockback Skill, Lin Tian still wielded his Frost Sword as he retreated, transforming it into a dense barrage of sword shadows, with Sword Qi raining down like a storm.

Martial Skill: a wild, Mad Sword Dance.

Below the Void Splitting Realm, this Martial Skill requires close-quarters combat to forcefully kill the opponent with Attack Speed. However, once one reaches the Void Splitting Realm, the ability to unleash internal Qi Energy allows the Skill "Mad Sword Dance" to become even more terrifying. With its dense barrage of Sword Qi attacks, who can withstand it?

The dense Sword Qi, numbering over a hundred, was not only powerful in attack but also visually striking. The sudden appearance of over a hundred Sword Qi instantly attracted everyone's attention. Amidst exclamations of surprise, even some of the disciples competing in the Martial Arts Arena stopped and looked in this direction.

Unfazed by the hundreds of Sword Qi, Zhuge Xiang leaped forward like an eagle pouncing on a rabbit, charging towards Lin Tian while simultaneously activating his Qi Energy Bodyguard Skill.

Below the Martial Arts Arena, watching Zhuge Xiang recklessly plunge into the torrential rain of hundreds of Sword Qi, many cried out in alarm. These Sword Qi, once they struck, would pierce even the hardest steel; flesh and blood? Even Meridian Opening Realm Sixth Layer, with their Spell Manipulation, would be shredded into mincemeat.

With his powerful Magic Artifact, Meridian Opening Realm Sixth Layer cultivation, and perfectly Perfection Level Qi Energy Bodyguard, how could Zhuge Xiang be so easily killed?

If the dense Sword Qi was like a torrential rain, then after Zhuge Xiang used his Qi Energy Bodyguard, it was like a stone. The Sword Qi fell on him and was forcibly shattered by his defense.

Although the sheer number of Sword Qi was considerable, their attack power was incomparable to the Blood Thunder Slash. Even if the dense Sword Qi managed to damage Zhuge Xiang, they would only barely sever his skin, causing minor superficial wounds.

"Such strong defense!" I originally thought Zhuge Xiang would be killed, but I never expected this outcome. He was actually able to keep up with the dense Sword Qi. So, Zhuge Xiang's strength is even greater than Lin Tian's?

"Damn it! I don't have time to play with you anymore! Die..." Although he was shocked by Zhuge Xiang's Sword Qi as it moved towards him, Lin Tian became even more enraged.

However, with his cultivation at the Sixth Layer of the Void Splitting Realm, he had actually fought him for so long without being able to defeat him. It was truly a great loss of face for someone with his Void Splitting Realm cultivation.

With a roar, the icy sword was raised once more, ready to fall. For someone at the Void -Void Splitting Realm to deal with someone at the Meridian Opening Realm, long-range attacks were the greatest advantage. Others' attacks would struggle to reach you, while your attacks would strike. What could be more wonderful than that?

But then, Lin Tian didn't know how to land, because several phantoms of Zhuge Xiang suddenly appeared in front of him, lifelike and indistinguishable from the real thing, using the Asura Sect's movement techniques, Ghostly Flash Steps.

Ghostly Flash Steps, Six Paths phantoms, indistinguishable from the real; facing Zhuge Xiang's Six Paths figures, Lin Tian chose to take the initiative to defend for the first time.

Although Zhuge Xiang hasn't used his Sword Qi energy to attack him so far, his attack power has undeniably reached the level expected of a disciple of the Void Splitting Realm. Facing the Six Paths shadows, he couldn't distinguish between the real and the fake. Therefore, he could only choose to passively defend.

Since the opponent was on the defensive, Zhuge Xiang naturally wouldn't hold back. Six Paths shadows launched an attack, which was none other than the Blood Thunder Slash Skill.

"I told you! I don't have time to waste with you! Die!" However, just as Zhuge Xiang launched his attack, Lin Tian suddenly revealed a sinister smile and shouted loudly.

He unleashed his Qi Energy, an icy Qi Energy that erupted from his entire body. The chilling cold spread rapidly in all directions from him, turning the ground beneath Lin Tian feet into a fine layer of Ice Shards that extended into the distance. He was actually willing to expend so much of his Qi Energy.

Although the Ghostly Flash Steps could create illusions, illusions are still illusions and are not affected by the Cold Ice True Qi. However, Zhuge Xiang's real body was covered with a layer of fine Ice Shards, which slowed down his fierce attacks.

Blood blossomed as Zhuge Xiang's Blood Thunder Slash landed on Lin Tian. Zhuge Xiang could clearly feel that his sword had even cut into Lin Tian's bones.

"Gotcha!" Using himself as bait, he took a hit from Zhuge Xiang. Although he was at the Void Splitting Realm, he was still seriously injured. But at this moment, Lin Tian reached out and grabbed Zhuge Xiang's hand that was tightly gripping the Sword of Slaughter, his eyes filled with killing intent.

"Oh no!" Zhuge Xiang's expression changed drastically as Lin Tian grabbed his hand.

"You clown, that's all you've got! Die!" With one hand tightly gripping Zhuge Xiang and the other holding the Frost Sword, Lin Tian slashed fiercely at Zhuge Xiang. The sound of Wind and Thunder and thunder roared as it was once again the Blood Thunder Slash Martial Skill.

By using himself as bait and risking injury, Lin Tian managed to capture and kill Zhuge Xiang. He truly had a clever plan.

"It's over." The examiner, who had been watching the battle closely, gently closed his eyes. Zhuge Xiang was a rare and outstanding disciple of his, and to kill him like that was a great pity, even for an examiner at the Deity Transformation stage.

However, the Asura Sect's philosophy is to cultivate truly powerful fighters. If someone is killed by an opponent, it means they are not strong enough. Even if they feel it's a pity, they cannot intervene.

Bite!

Just when the examiner thought Zhuge Xiang was doomed, a sharp clang, like Metal striking metal, made him open his eyes in astonishment.

Lin Tian gripped the Sword of Slaughter tightly with the back of his hand. Originally, Zhuge Xiang had no ability to block this sword, but unexpectedly, a short blade appeared in Zhuge Xiang's other hand. With his cultivation at the Meridian Opening Realm Sixth Layer, he actually easily blocked Lin Tian's fierce Blood Thunder Slash.

The Blade of Blockade.

"This is impossible!" In a moment of panic, he pulled out a Dagger, which actually blocked his own attack. Lin Tian's ferocious expression froze, and he stared wide-eyed at Zhuge Xiang, unable to accept this fact.

Taking advantage of Lin Tian's momentary distraction, Zhuge Xiang leaped slightly, his hands being grabbed, but his feet landing on Lin Tian's chest.

Explosive Steps!

With a burst of Qi Energy, Zhuge Xiang used the force of the Explosive Steps to forcefully break free from Lin Tian's control. Under the impact of the Explosive Steps, Lin Tian was forced to take three large steps back.

Zhuge Xiang Explosive Steps back more than ten meters, staring intently at Lin Tian. He slowly raised the Sword of Slaughter in his hand and calmly said, "You're right, our battle should end. Thank you for playing with me for so long, letting me experience the fighting style of a Void Splitting Realm disciple. As a reward, I will ensure you die with dignity."

With a slight smile, the examiner shook his head indifferently. With his keen eyesight, he could naturally see that Zhuge Xiang had been at a disadvantage all along, but unfortunately, he acted as if he could kill his opponent at any moment, which was just bluffing.

"What!? Has Zhuge Xiang been hiding his true strength all this time?" The disciples watching from below the Martial Arts Arena, unlike the Deity Transformation stage examiners, couldn't discern that Zhuge Xiang's expression didn't seem to be lying, and they all exclaimed in unison.

"You clown, don't get too cocky," Zhuge Xiang said, his face flushed. Lin Tian felt insulted. He was only at the Void Splitting Realm, and he had already lost face by being pestered by Zhuge Xiang's tone and demeanor were like adding fuel to the fire.

Sob

Zhuge Xiang was always a man of action and had no intention of arguing. He silenced Lin Tian with his actions. Amidst Lin Tian's frantic shouts, suddenly, the sound of swords rang out, drowning out all other sounds.

Whether they were disciples taking the test in the Martial Arts Arena or disciples watching from Martial Arts Arena, all their longswords rang out. Some disciples who weren't paying attention even had their swords unsheathed on their own, stuck in the ground, and bowed down to Zhuge Xiang as if in pilgrimage.

Sword Intent!!! (To be continued...)