Flying Sword Defeats Jin Ling, Three-in-One Technique Stuns the Crowd

Clang, clang, clang—

Sparks flew as Li Yun caught a bare blade and fought Wudang head-on.

In another area, Gui Ling and Jin Ling were far more disheveled, constantly dodging as the God-Slaying Flying Sword pursued them.

As for the Shangqing Divine Thunder they unleashed, it couldn't even break through Li Yun's True Dragon Soul protection.

Not only that, but their combined Shangqing Divine Thunder occasionally struck Wudang, forcing her to carefully evade and dodge many times.

"Fools!"

"With such a mindset, they dare claim to fight together?"

"There's absolutely no coordination or understanding between the three of them."

Taking in the scene, the surrounding disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects couldn't help shaking their heads.

The Jie Sect disciples, in particular, looked at Jin Ling and the other two with a gaze full of frustration.

They were Direct Disciples after all—how could they have zero combat wisdom? Did they think they could settle a fight with Li Yun using Sorcery and Divine Abilities?

With his divine dragon body protection and his own formidable physical strength, unless one's cultivation surpassed his by at least two major realms, there was simply no hope.

The Chan Sect's Direct Disciples had already tested this: even Minor Accomplishment-level Yuqing Divine Thunder, even when their cultivation exceeded Li Yun's by more than one major realm, still ended in failure.

They had thought the three women had some tactic or plan when they joined forces.

But now it was clear they were utterly foolish—not only did they gain no advantage, but they lost all face in a three-on-one fight.

"Ah..."

Just then, a scream rang out.

Following the sound, Jin Ling's arm was pierced by the God-Slaying Flying Sword, blood spraying as she collapsed in pain.

At the same time, under Li Yun's control, the God-Slaying Flying Sword appeared before Jin Ling, its tip less than three inches from her forehead. A terrifying killing intent and chill surged forth, making her feel a bone-deep cold and the genuine threat of death.

"I surrender!"

"I surrender!"

Under the threat of death, Jin Ling cried out instinctively, scrambling backward on her hands and feet.

Li Yun took it all in.

Without a word, he willed the God-Slaying Flying Sword away from Jin Ling and turned it to attack Gui Ling.

He himself continued fighting Wudang. Through the relentless sparring, he gradually adapted to her sword's offensive and sharpness, even beginning to counterattack, pushing her back step by step until she was forced on the defensive.

At the same time, the system's notification appeared.

[Defeated Jin Ling. Acquired Trait: Golden Light (Purple)]

[Golden Light (Purple): After equipping, you can transform into golden light, using it as an escape technique to increase your speed by fifty times!]

"Hoo~"

Seeing this, Jin Ling breathed a sigh of relief.

Though humiliated and ashamed, she had at least saved her life.

More importantly, the aftereffects of the God-Slaying Flying Sword's strike left her soul in searing pain.

Though it hadn't damaged her foundation, the intense, piercing agony was unbearable. Struggling to her feet, she walked away.

Around her, Jie Sect Golden Immortal Realm cultivators like Duobao made no move to help or comfort her.

Not even Registered Disciples or Outer Disciples like Kong Xuan and Da Peng did.

Because what Jin Ling and the other two had done was too hard to accept—it made them feel utterly disgraced.

If Jin Ling and the others weren't Direct Disciples, Kong Xuan and the rest would have been tempted to curse them out.

The ten Chan Sect Golden Immortals before had all been Direct Disciples. Knowing they couldn't beat Li Yun in single combat and might even lose, they still gritted their teeth and fought, never once breaking the rules or ganging up on him.

But now?

Jin Ling and the other two had shattered that rule, becoming ones who went back on their word.

If it were just the three of them, it might be one thing, but they were Direct Disciples—they represented the entire Jie Sect's honor!

Even if they had won and defeated Li Yun, it wouldn't have been glorious. And they lost, and in no time at all.

"Junior Sister, let's switch!"

Just then, Gui Ling's urgent voice rang out.

Following the sound, she was in a terrible state. Under the pursuit of the God-Slaying Flying Sword, though she blocked the attacks with her innate talent, the pain of the sword cutting across her skin was still there.

Because of this, Gui Ling knew that bare-handed and without an Innate Spirit Treasure, she couldn't withstand the God-Slaying Flying Sword's assault. Her only hope was to have Wudang take over.

After all, the sword in Wudang's hand was also an Innate Spirit Treasure—it should be able to block the God-Slaying Flying Sword for a while, and then...

"Trying to leave?"

"That won't do~"

Seeing Wudang instinctively try to retreat, the corners of Li Yun's mouth lifted. "Martial Sister Wudang, as long as you haven't been defeated, I won't give you a chance to escape."

As he spoke, Li Yun suddenly intensified his assault. The True Dragon Soul burst forth from his body, directly manifesting as a Nine-Clawed True Dragon that struck toward Wudang's position. At the same time, the God-Slaying Flying Sword that had been pursuing Gui Ling paused briefly, then turned and shot toward Wudang as well.

In an instant, Wudang felt immense pressure.

Under the three-in-one siege of Li Yun, the dragon soul, and the God-Slaying Flying Sword, merely wielding her long sword was not enough to withstand the assault, nor could she achieve full defense.

In just a few breaths, the God-Slaying Flying Sword slashed Wudang's arm, the dragon soul's claws tore a gash in her waist, carrying away some flesh.

Li Yun's fists also rained down on her without pause, directly battering Wudang until she coughed up blood repeatedly. With a cry of pain, her figure was sent flying and slammed heavily to the ground.

"What a monster!"

"Senior Brother Li Yun actually pulled this off."

"The perfect coordination of spirit treasure, divine ability, and his own body—who can stand against this three-in-one?"

"I've learned, I've learned! The three-in-one combat technique and method of flying sword, divine ability, and one's own body!"

"I'm going to start refining artifacts as soon as I get back. I must forge a powerful flying sword to fight alongside me!"

"Right, this method is very suitable. Though it might be difficult to cultivate, once completed, the boost to one's combat power from the three-in-one is absolutely enormous."

"No kidding. Martial Sister Wudang is at the Golden Immortal Realm, yet she had no resistance against Senior Brother Li Yun's assault. This shows just how important the integration of technique, treasure, and self is!"

"..."

At this moment, the disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects were in an uproar.

One after another, Outer Disciples and Registered Disciples stared with blazing eyes.

They were neither Direct Disciples nor Inner Disciples, so they basically never received Innate Spirit Treasures bestowed or rewarded by the Saints. Even the techniques they learned were extremely scarce, leaving them impoverished in offensive methods.

But the three-in-one combat technique and method that Li Yun had just demonstrated suddenly enlightened them. Spirit treasures, spells, and one's own body could all be fused together to unleash combat power far beyond one's peers. If they could master it...