Breathing Techniques Suddenly Didn't Seem So Appealing

Tsugikuni Yoriichi gathered his focus with all his heart and soul. This was the first opponent he had encountered who required him to go all out.

Tsugikuni Yoriichi understood that the strength Old Heavenly Master had displayed earlier was certainly not all he possessed. That relaxed, leisurely expression of his did not look like that of someone evenly matched at all.

A sharp glint gathered in Tsugikuni Yoriichi's eyes, the focus of both pupils locking entirely onto Rota. In an instant, he unleashed several crimson slashes that sealed off every possible route of escape.

Rota's grizzled brows and beard fluttered in the wind from Yoriichi's slashes. Unfortunately, making his facial hair move was all those attacks could achieve.

"How did Old Heavenly Master neutralize my attacks without making any movement?" Tsugikuni Yoriichi was deeply puzzled. Even the slightest movement should have left some trace behind.

Yet despite being born with the Clear World, he could not detect Rota making any movement at all. His slashes simply dissipated on their own when they came within half a meter of his opponent.

Rota could tell from Tsugikuni Yoriichi's faintly furrowed brows that he was confused, but all he could do in response was smile.

If his century of profound cultivation could be seen through by Tsugikuni Yoriichi, that would be far too undignified. Of course, there had also been a misunderstanding. Tsugikuni Yoriichi believed Rota had neutralized the attacks at a speed he could not perceive, while in truth, Rota had not moved at all.

Every slash had been shattered by the qi surrounding Rota, unable to come anywhere near Yoriichi.

However, Rota had agreed to spar with Yoriichi this time only because he simply wanted to test his strength. It also fulfilled one of his wishes.

Rota had no intention of