The sky above the Temple was forever dark and heavy, as though boundless, thick ink had been smeared across the horizon. Even the faint light of the stars seemed dimmed. Holding a sword duel at such a time had its own unique charm. *? ? ?*
I lightly tapped my toes and drifted from the cliff toward the pitch-black clouds ahead. Then I casually rested my hand on Son of Heaven's Fury, which lay across my waist.
A faint smile played at Immortal Lord Li's lips as he drifted before me. His eyes shone like brilliant stars, making it seem that once I looked at him, wherever I looked, I could never escape the stars' radiance!
I knew this fellow's battle intent had grown exceedingly fierce. He was practically a swordsman born for the sword.
"There are quite a few immortals who use swords in your Ancient Immortal Realm, aren't there?" I glanced at the slender sword in his hand. The sword was plain and unadorned, but wisps of sword light seemed unable to remain hidden, faintly drifting out. Those swaying strands of sword light made it impossible for anyone to underestimate it.
Hearing my question, his smile deepened considerably. "There are many sword immortals in the Ancient Immortal Realm, but very few in the Ghost God Realm."
Sword immortals were among the most formidable of all gods and immortals. They represented sharpness and the ability to cut through anything! Thus, immortals who cultivated to the utmost rarely failed to use swords.
"So you came to challenge me to a sword duel?" I smiled, and Immortal Lord Li said, "I'm interested in everyone who uses a sword, and you're no exception. Chi Saint defeated my Immortal Elder because his weapon was powerful. In terms of true strength, he might not