Triple Rock Collapse Technique
There's no need to worry about Xiao Yue and the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger. Zhuge Xiang's attention is now completely focused on the Great Elder in front of him. He's at the Third Layer of Spell Control Stage, having used Secret Technique. Zhuge Xiang wants to see just how strong he really is when he's serious.
"Sword Control Technique!" The Great Elder's longsword flew from his hand, twisting and turning nimbly in the air like a swimming dragon, stabbing towards Zhuge Xiang. Both the angle and the power were truly indescribable. For ordinary Cultivator, the strongest attack method in the Spell Control Stage is Spell attack. However, Sword Cultivator are completely immersed in the Sword Dao. If they enter the Spell Control Stage, they can comprehend the true essence of the Sword Control Technique. The power of Spell is integrated into the longsword, moving from the heart. Controlling the sword with the heart is enough to cut through all Spell in the world.
Ding ding ding...
The Sword of Judgment wielded with impenetrable skill in Zhuge Xiang's hands. The agility and power of his Sword Control Technique astonished Zhuge Xiang. Was this the legendary Sword Control Technique? This was the first time Zhuge Xiang had ever seen it.
Undeniably, Sword Cultivator truly live up to their reputation as Cultivator renowned for their offensive power. Each strike of their Sword Control Technique is comparable to Spell. However, how can the frequency of Spell attacks from ordinary Cultivator match that of their Sword Control Technique?
The heavy force transmitted by the Sword Control Technique made Zhuge Xiang frown slightly. He hadn't expected that the Great Elder of the Azure Sword Sect would actually have some skill. The reputation of this Sword Control Technique was indeed well-deserved. No wonder Sword Cultivator said, "I can cut down all kinds of Spell with Sword Slash."
"Great Elder, it seems only one of us will survive today. Let's have a fair Duel! Do you dare?!" Zhuge Xiang shouted at the Great Elder, his arm going numb as he continuously blocked the dense attacks of the Sword Control Technique with his Sword of Judgment.
"Hmph, arrogant junior, aren't we having a fair Duel? Today it's one-on-one, don't blame me for bullying the weak..." The Great Elder said coldly to Zhuge Xiang, his entire focus on Sword Control Technique.
Although the Blood Eye Secret Technique is powerful, all such Secret Technique that forcibly enhance strength have one thing in common: they inevitably lack endurance. Therefore, the Great Elder dared not waste time and went all out.
"Ding, War Shackles successfully linked!"
As the Great Elder answered, a system notification sounded in Zhuge Xiang's mind. This was the first time Zhuge Xiang had used the War Shackles, but it was not unfamiliar. Once the power of the War Shackles was established, neither side could escape unless a victor or a life-or-death situation was determined.
"Three Consecutive Slashes!"
The War Shackles have been activated, cutting off the Great Elder's escape route. Zhuge Xiang can now attack with confidence. He activates the Three Consecutive Slashes Skill, transforming into a shadow that is barely visible to the naked eye. Even the speed of the Sword Control Technique cannot keep up. Zhuge Xiang appears in front of the Great Elder in an instant, with a huge sword wound on his chest, bleeding profusely—the bleeding effect of the Three Consecutive Slashes.
"Qi Finger Sword!" Zhuge Xiang's Three Consecutive Slashes shocked the Great Elder. He didn't have time to treat the sword wound on his chest. He formed a sword with his fingers, which were as sharp as a divine sword, and pointed it at Zhuge Xiang's forehead. This Great Elder was indeed Cultivator with more than a hundred years of experience. His combat experience and reaction were very strong.
However, Zhuge Xiang reacted quickly, arching his back like a ball and instead of retreating, he advanced, crashing into the Great Elder's arms.
Zhuge Xiang's body, however, was like an invisible and intangible ghost, passing through the Great Elder's chest and appearing behind him. The effect of the Void Ring allowed him to freely pass through the target's body.
"Blood Thunder Slash!" The Dagger in his hand transformed into a rolling Wind and Thunder, and taking advantage of the Great Elder's astonishment, he slashed fiercely on the elder's back. This sword almost split his body in two, and even the protective Sword Qi was shattered.
The massive damage value rose, and his already meager HP plummeted to just over 4,000. With over 20,000 HP reduced to 4,000, it was clear how severe his injuries were.
"Ding! The target has been Weakened State, with all attributes reduced by 50% for 10 seconds."
The system notification brought a smile to Zhuge Xiang's lips. He unleashed a series of attacks, skillfully utilizing both the effects of his equipment and the connections between his Skill, as effortlessly as Antelope Hanging Its Horns.
The series of abilities, seemingly taking a long time, were actually executed like mercury spilling onto the ground in the blink of an eye. The Three Consecutive Slashes, the Void Ring, and the Blood Thunder Slash of the Blade of Destruction plunged the Great Elder into two negative states: "Bleeding" and "weakness".
Taking advantage of your weakness, with two negative status effects enveloping the Great Elder, how could Zhuge Xiang let this opportunity pass? At this moment, the energy stored in the Blood Demon Heart had almost replenished Zhuge Xiang's power to about 70-80%, and the Sword of Judgment in Zhuge Xiang's hand once again erupted with a terrifying pillar of Sword Qi.
Vast Sword Qi!
In Weakened State, all attributes decreased by 50%, and a terrifying pillar of Sword Qi erupted once more, instantly engulfing the Great Elder.
Although the sword control technique quickly returned to defend, it was no match for Zhuge Xiang's mighty sword energy attack. Amidst screams, the elder's body was completely engulfed by the pillar of sword energy.
"Great Elder..." The disciples of the Azure Sword Sect stared wide-eyed at the terrifying Sword Qi. Even Liu Rufang stopped her attack, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
After all, the Great Elder was the most respected member of the Azure Sword Sect, and her death here today left her with a bitter taste in her mouth.
Call out!
However, just when everyone thought that Zhuge Xiang had killed the Great Elder, suddenly, a dazzling and sharp Sword Light pierced through the area of the explosion. The blood-red Sword Light, like a bewitching plum blossom, instantly pierced through Zhuge Xiang's chest. This sudden change caught everyone off guard.
"Young Master Zhuge..." The sudden reversal was shocking. Liu Rufang, Hua Lingsha, and Su Huayu all changed their expressions and exclaimed in surprise. No one expected that, just when it seemed that the Great Elder was about to die, such a reversal would suddenly occur.
"Boy, I've crossed more bridges than you've walked roads. In the end, you're still too young..." Holding a long sword, he pierced through Zhuge Xiang's chest. The Great Elder's beard and hair were already in disarray, and he looked disheveled, but his eyes were more ferocious than ever before as he stared at Zhuge Xiang's face, which was inches away from his.
"Is that so? Then you've wasted your whole life..." However, at that moment, Zhuge Xiang's voice rang out, and it was behind the Great Elder.
Upon hearing this voice, the Great Elder's smug and ferocious expression froze, his hair stood on end, and a sense of impending death lingered in his heart, refusing to dissipate...
Sword Light, an indescribably brilliant Sword Light, pierced through the Great Elder's chest. Turning around in disbelief, the Great Elder saw none other than Zhuge Xiang standing behind him.
How could this be? Wasn't he pierced through by his own sword? Staring in horror at "Zhuge Xiang" who had been pierced by his own sword, the Great Elder's face was filled with despair. He didn't know when, but Zhuge Xiang, whom he had killed, had turned into a straw man.
Decoy Straw Man (Beginner): When you are about to die, a Scarecrow can be made to die in your place. You will randomly appear within a radius of 100 meters. Consumes 700 MP and has a 600-second cooldown.
Everyone else mistakenly believed that the Great Elder died under his Vast Sword Qi, but Zhuge Xiang himself couldn't be fooled. The system notification for gaining experience didn't sound; surely Zhuge Xiang wouldn't notice?
Knowing that the Great Elder who hadn't died must have a way to fight back before he died, Zhuge Xiang was on guard. Sure enough, by using the Skill of the Decoy Straw Man, he turned the tables and successfully killed the Great Elder.
"Ding! You have killed Cultivator at the Third Layer of Spell Control Stage, gaining 1.2 million experience points and obtaining the 'Triple Rock Collapse Technique'."
The system notification made Zhuge Xiang feel helpless. Before breaking through to the Deity Transformation stage, killing Cultivator above his level in the Spell Control Stage would give him tens of millions of Experience Points. But now, with his strength increasing to the Tenth Layer of the Divine Ability Stage, he only gets a little over a million Experience Points. However, it seems that he has obtained Skill Book.
Zhuge Xiang glanced at it and realized that the "Triple Rock Collapse Technique" was Skill that Cultivator at the Third Layer of Spell Control Stage could learn. The effect of the Skill Orb allowed Zhuge Xiang learn it now. He took out the Skill Book and decisively learned the Skill.
Triple Rock Collapse Technique (Beginner Level): Requires Third Layer of Spell Control Stage. An Earth Spell. Grab the target with your palm and press them to the ground. Use the power of the earth to bury the opponent, creating three crushing attacks with attack power of 80%, 100%, and 120% of your own attack power respectively. Consumes 1000 MP and has a 10-second cooldown.
The Triple Rock Collapse Technique's attack power is undeniable. Three strikes, and this is already so powerful even for someone just starting out. Imagine how powerful it would be if Perfection Level! This one Skill could be used as three attack Skill. However, the Triple Rock Collapse Technique also has significant limitations; you must first catch your target.
In battle, hitting a target is already difficult enough, let alone grabbing someone with your bare hands. That's even more difficult than climbing to the heavens. Therefore, although the Triple Rock Collapse Technique has formidable attack power, its limitations are too great. After pondering for a moment, Zhuge Xiang did not rush to spend more Skill Point on this Skill.
The Great Elder is dead?
With Zhuge Xiang's killing of the Great Elder, the disciples of the Azure Sword Sect looked at each other, unsure of what to do. They were already Small Sect with only two Deity Transformation Stage Cultivators, and now even their strongest Great Elder was dead. Was the Azure Sword Sect about to be wiped out, even from its Small Sect?
The task of Vindication Liu Rufang was not yet complete, but since the Great Elder had already been killed, it was believed that Liu Rufang, as the Sect Master, should have no problem stabilizing Human Heart. There was nothing he could do to help with this matter. Zhuge Xiang gave a brief explanation, and after returning Xiao Yue and Phoenix Winged Black Tiger to their respective Pet Interface and Mount Panel, he left with Su Huayu.
"Yanling Commandery, going back is truly a long and arduous journey. But let's succeed in passing the Dragon Phoenix Ranking in Canghai Commandery first..." Zhuge Xiang and Su Huayu found a secluded Courtyard in the Azure Sword Sect. Sitting alone in the room, Zhuge Xiang unfolded a map, looking at the distance between his location and Yanling Commandery, and murmured to himself. (To be continued...)