Blood Essence Crystal

Sword Dao 'Cultivator, Essence, Qi, and Spirit are all integrated into the longsword in his hand. He controls the sword with his qi, his spirit, and his heart. Everything is contained within the sword. He can cut down all forms of existence with Sword Slash. This is the Cultivator Sword Dao.

For other Cultivator, the Spell Control Stage is a threshold; crossing it means being able to manipulate wind, rain, Lightning, and lightning, and to summon the power of Heaven and Earth to create all kinds of Myriad Phenomena Spell. But for Sword Cultivator, the Spell Control Stage is the true entry into the hall of Sword Cultivator, and the mark of this is the Sword Control Technique.

Qi Refining Stage Cultivator merely control their Sword Moves with their internal energy, using the Qi Energy within their bodies to drive their sword techniques. Even when they enter the Divine Ability Stage and their Divine Sense greatly increases, allowing them to borrow the power of Heaven and Earth for their own use, they are still simply using the power of Heaven and Earth to enhance the power of their Sword Moves.

However, the Spell Control Stage is different. Sword Control Technique is the mark of entering the hall of Sword Cultivator, because mastering Sword Control Technique means controlling the sword with one's spirit, which is a fundamental leap in Swordsmanship cultivation.

Sword Dao Cultivator may continuously improve their cultivation, progressing through the Divine Ability Stage, the Spell Control Stage, and even the True Essence Realm. However, if they do not reach the point of controlling their swords with their divine power and do not master the Sword Control Technique, no matter how strong their cultivation is, they cannot be considered true Sword Cultivator.

This is similar to other Cultivator who have reached the Spell Control Stage but lack the ability to unleash Spell attacks.

Sword Cultivator integrate everything into their swords; even Spell attacks can be Sword Slash. This is the Sword Control Technique.

Most Cultivator, after entering the Spell Control Stage, spend their days pondering how to comprehend the true essence of the Sword Control Technique. Although they knew that Lei Qianjun had entered the Spell Control Stage, they only learned today that he had actually successfully mastered the Sword Control Technique.

Purple Longsword, crackling with azure lightning, darted nimbly around his body like a serpent, as if alive. This was true Sword Control Technique. Controlling the sword with the spirit, the sword driven by the spirit, wherever the Divine Sense directed, the sword's edge Sword Slash...

The Heavenly Fire rapidly condensed and compressed, transforming into the shadow of an ancient fire god. The figure, composed of Flame, was almost tangible due to the density of the Flame. With its eyes lightly closed, this Phantom Image of the Fire God Zhurong exuded an ancient and sacred aura of intense heat.

He seemed to be the origin of all the Flame in the Heaven and Earth. With the cultivation of the Fire Spirit Young Master Ming Chihuo and his innate abilities, he borrowed the divine power of Zhu Rong. Although it was only one in a billion of the Fire God's divine power, the aura he exuded still gave people a feeling of being unable to match him.

"Sword Control Technique! Thunder Stab!" Hovering in the sky, Lei Qianjun's eyes were filled with determination. He raised two fingers together, formed a Sword Formula, and pointed at the Phantom Image of the Fire God Zhurong behind Ming Chihuo.

Under the control of Divine Sense, the longsword, radiating azure lightning and as brilliant as Jiao Dragon, shot out, slicing through all kinds of Spell with Sword Slash. What could even a fire god do against it?

"Fire God Zhurong, Setting Sun Form!" Facing the Sword Control Technique, the Phantom Image of the Vulcan, whose eyes were slightly closed, suddenly opened them wide. The Heavenly Fire transformed into a giant bow. The bowstring was drawn back, and the golden Flame transformed into a Flame arrow, locking onto the lightning sword and shooting out.

Sword Control Technique? Mere attacks from mortals; how can they compare to Divine Might?

The Sword Light was dazzling, like a meteor from outer space, Flame arrow, seemingly possessing the power to shoot down the sun and moon. At this moment, Lei Qianjun Ming Chihuo, two of the three geniuses, had obviously unleashed their strongest attacks. The outcome depended on this one move.

At the summit, all the Cultivator held their breath and stared intently. In their eyes, the Heaven and Earth seemed to dim at this moment, with only the sword flashing with lightning and the arrow billowing with fire filling everyone's eyes and consciousness.

Boom!!!

The lightning sword collided with the Flame arrow, unleashing an indescribable and terrifying explosion. At that moment, it seemed as if the entire Heaven and Earth trembled. The Flame arrow shattered into pieces, and the shattered Flame caused ripples to spread across the Restriction Barrier on the Tournament Platform, like countless raindrops falling onto the surface of water.

Sword Control Technique, hailed as the signature ability of Sword Cultivator, can sever all kinds of spells. Its power is indeed extraordinary. Unexpectedly, it can even shatter the attack of Fire God Zhurong, from Ming Chihuo.

However, although the Sword Control Technique was powerful, the sharp arrows launched by Ming Chihuo using the divine power of the Fire God Zhurong were not so easy to defend against. The Flame arrows shattered into pieces, and the lightning sword fared no better.

The Treasure Artifact longsword, radiating a deep blue, tearful light, also developed a crack under the impact of the Fire God's Arrow. Moreover, this crack grew longer and deeper...

"My sword..." Sensing the abnormality of his Treasure Artifact sword, Lei Qianjun's expression changed slightly. He was equally shocked by Ming Chihuo's attack, which was actually about to destroy his Treasure Artifact sword.

Longswords clashed with arrows, Lightning clashed with Flame. At this point, no one could retreat; they could only grit their teeth and keep going. When two powerful forces meet on a narrow path, the stronger one is defeated, and the stronger one wins.

Bang...

Finally, the Lightning sword completely shattered the Flame arrow. However, when the sword completely shattered the Flame arrow, its mission was also completed. The Treasure Artifact -grade sword, covered in cracks, shattered at that moment, turning into thousands of sword fragments, scattered like stars.

"A good opportunity!" Although the Flame arrow was shattered, Lei Qianjun's longsword was also broken. Ming Chihuo's eyes narrowed, and he raised his hand.

As he moved, the Phantom Image of the Fire God Zhurong behind him also raised his palm high. Although the Flame arrows were gone, Ming Chihuo still had the Phantom Image of the Fire God Zhurong, while Lei Qianjun, without his longsword, was like a toothless tiger. How could Ming Chihuo let go of such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?

Lei Qianjun suddenly curled a strange smile at the corner of his mouth, his eyes fixed on his shattered Treasure Artifact sword. He formed a Sword Formula with each hand, then pointed at the huge Phantom Image of the fire god. "Heavenly Sword Sect Secret Technique - The Final Sword Control Technique."

As Lei Qianjun moved, the countless shattered sword fragments suddenly unleashed terrifying Sword Qi. Then, as if they had come to life, these fragments shot towards the illusory Phantom Image of the Fire God like a meteor shower.

Each fragment of the sword contains power no less than a single Sword Control Technique. These countless fragments are like dozens of Sword Control Technique being fired simultaneously.

"The Final Sword Control Technique? He not only mastered the Sword Control Technique, but he even mastered this move?" Seeing Lei Qianjun control dozens of sword fragments and launch a Sword Control Technique attack, Chu Lingfeng, Soaring Wind Swordsman from the Heavenly Sword Sect, exclaimed in surprise as his expression changed drastically.

Chu Lingfeng also knew about the Final Sword Control Technique. For Sword Cultivator, Sword Control Technique are very difficult to learn because he was a Sword Cultivator who had evolved from controlling the sword with qi to controlling the sword with spirit. However, this Final Sword Control Technique was even more difficult to master because it required the Sword Cultivator to be able to multitask and also to give up a longsword of at least the level of a Treasure Artifact in order to perform it.

Indeed, only by multiplying one's focus and fully unleashing the last remaining potential of the Artifact Spirit when one's Treasure Artifact sword shatters can one unleash this Final Sword Control Technique. How many people can multiply their focus? And who has the resources to continuously use this Treasure Artifact, sacrificing a magical sword of such high quality?

Whoosh whoosh whoosh...

Dozens of sword fragments were equivalent to dozens of flying swords controlled by Sword Control Technique, their power was self-evident. Fire Spirit Young Master Ming Chihuo stared wide-eyed in horror as he watched the Phantom Image the Fire God Zhurong being riddled with holes by the dense sword blades, and then turning into pure and primordial Fire Element Vital Energy that dissipated into the air.

The Fire God Zhurong was Phantom Image summoned by Ming Chihuo through his own Divine Sense faith and communication with the fire god in the Divine Realm. The fire god Phantom Image was forcibly pierced and torn apart, Ming Chihuo also felt as if his soul was being torn apart at this moment.

"Ah..." With a scream, Ming Chihuo collapsed to the ground, his face deathly pale. He had clearly suffered a mental shock and had already lost consciousness...

"Alright, the Semifinals are over, everyone. The champion of the Dragon Phoenix Ranking will be decided between this year's biggest dark horse, Zhuge Xiang, and Lei Qianjun. Who will emerge victorious in this fierce battle? But hold on, before that, we need to arrange Duel between Leng Ningxiang and Ming Chihuo to compete for third place on the Dragon Phoenix Ranking..."

As the Duel between Lei Qianjun and Ming Chihuo came to an end, the disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect stepped onto the Tournament Platform and shouted their approval.

At the mountain peak, the competition for the Dragon Phoenix Ranking in full swing. Meanwhile, several dozen miles away in the air, a dazzling Sword Light streaked across the sky like a shooting star. Two women stood atop the swords that flew through the air.

Liu Rufang, with her cultivation at the Divine Ability Stage, flew on her sword. Although she was accompanied by Su Huayu, her speed was still quite fast as she shot towards the location where the Dragon Phoenix Ranking was being held.

"Thank you, Miss Liu. Zhuge Xiang will face many dangers in participating in this Dragon Phoenix Ranking. I believe my Blood Essence Crystal can be of great help to him at the crucial moment," Su Huayu said to Liu Rufang from her longsword.

When Zhuge Xiang came to participate in the Dragon Phoenix Ranking, he originally invited Su Huayu to come along. With her cultivation level of the Return to Simplicity Realm, she could have participated in the Dragon Phoenix Ranking. Even if she couldn't get a ranking, the combat experience would have been very beneficial to her. However, Su Huayu declined Zhuge Xiang's invitation because she had other things to do.

Su Huayu, what important matter could it be that made Zhuge Xiang participate in the Dragon Phoenix Ranking without even coming to see you?

Although the consciousness controlled by the Blood Demon within her body had been suppressed, Su Huayu still knew about the secret techniques of the Blood Demon Legacy. Su Huayu condensed the remaining essence of her Essence Blood into a Blood Essence Crystal and then asked Liu Rufang to bring her to the Dragon Phoenix Ranking, hoping to help Zhuge Xiang achieve a good ranking.

"Miss Su, you're too kind. Zhuge Xiang is now the Great Elder of my Azure Sword Sect, and this Dragon Phoenix Ranking competition is also related to the reputation of my Azure Sword Sect. It's just a small matter, nothing to mention," Liu Rufang said, shaking her head in response to Su Huayu's thanks.

"Alright, the Semifinals are over. Ladies and gentlemen, the champion of the Dragon Phoenix Ranking will be decided between this year's biggest dark horse, Zhuge Xiang, and Lei Qianjun. Who do you think will prevail in this fierce battle...?"

Just as the two arrived at the Dragon Phoenix Ranking Tournament Platform on their swords, a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect spoke loudly, reaching Su Huayu and Liu Rufang's ears. Upon hearing this, Su Huayu and Liu Rufang exchanged bewildered glances, almost unable to believe their ears. Zhuge Xiang? He actually made it to the Finals? And is now vying for the Dragon Phoenix Ranking championship!? (To be continued...)