But suppressing one's Dao power without producing waste, while also requiring oneself to unleash sword techniques to one's heart's content—that was impossible. This was the conclusion I had reached after studying it from the moment I encountered the Soul-Absorbing Method until now. The Old King Yuyan certainly understood this as well, and likewise had no way to resolve it. That was also what made the Soul-Absorbing Method so terrifying.
To be powerful, yet unwilling to release excess Dao power—apart from launching fierce attacks at great speed, there was no particularly good solution. Thus, the Old King Yuyan was like a high-speed engine. That Rainstorm Lord's Journey never stopped for even an instant, all its sword strikes pouring down upon me! She was using them to suppress the effects of my Soul-Absorbing Method!
Sure enough, after the portion absorbed successfully at the beginning, the Old King Yuyan no longer allowed me to absorb much waste Dao power. But the painful battle was only beginning now. After all, fighting back and forth with ordinary swift sword strikes meant that we had to slowly wear down each other's strength. No one could say who would fall first, but a bitter struggle was unavoidable.
The Old King Yuyan's swordsmanship was indeed astonishing. Her Sword Qi was domineering beyond compare, containing an overawing sword intent. Setting aside her unpleasant personality, I greatly admired a swordswoman like her! Because in her, I saw a sword intent resembling that of Master Sword Demon's—unrestrained to the point of seeming exiled!
Unfortunately, under the threat of the Soul-Absorbing Method, the Old King Yuyan was somewhat unable to fight freely. I, however, could use all kinds of sword techniques to clash with her. By comparison, the superior side was immediately clear!
The Old King Yuyan was an extraordinarily skilled master