"What formidable defense!" the First Emperor exclaimed.
The attack he had unleashed was equivalent to a full-force strike from an early Dacheng stage cultivator.
Although that blow had dealt considerable damage to the barrier, it returned to normal in the blink of an eye, rendering his attack completely ineffective.
And it was not simply a matter of recovering.
The First Emperor's strike seemed to have activated the defense network's overall defensive system. Vast amounts of golden-orange light converged in this direction. He could clearly sense the barrier being reinforced and thickened, its defenses strengthening layer by layer.
As for the ancient cultivators behind the First Emperor, they were also startled when they saw him attack.
The Great Cultivators were all extremely perceptive. They easily recognized that the streak of green light the First Emperor had just released was a Flying Sword, carrying the intimidating aura unique to Sword Cultivators.
Who would have thought that the First Emperor was actually a Sword Cultivator?
If he was a Sword Cultivator, then perhaps the First Emperor was China's only—and last—Sword Cultivator?
Speaking of "Sword Cultivators," one had to trace them back to ancient times.
From ancient times through the Tang Dynasty, every era had many Sword Cultivators. Every Great Cultivator present had Sword Cultivator friends, and some even had several.
Sword Cultivation was an occupation that demanded extraordinary talent. Cultivators with poor talent simply could not handle it. Among all cultivators, Sword Cultivators probably accounted for about five percent.
However, Sword Cultivators as a whole were exceptionally powerful!
Their attacks were incredibly fierce, and their defensive capabilities were not weak either.
The most gifted disciples of many major sects liked to follow the path of Sword Cultivation. Not only did they advance quickly, but they could often challenge opponents above their level.