Breaking Through the Guardian

Seeing Yi Yun draw his sword, the young man in the blue robe chuckled, "Many days ago, you withstood two of my sword strikes. You could have gone to the third level then, but you didn't. Instead, you've been challenging me again and again these past few days. Why?"

"Beat your sword?" Yi Yun shook his head. "At most, it can only be considered as withstanding your sword, not actually taking it. In this Empress Secret Realm, you seem to be my shadow. A part of your swordsmanship comes from me. You are like a mirror to me. With you here, I can see my own shortcomings."

As Yi Yun spoke, his aura surged. Seeing this, the young man in the green robe also showed a hint of surprise. In just two days, he felt that Yi Yun's aura had obviously changed, as if there was an indescribable sharpness in it.

"You're still not satisfied after taking two of my sword strikes? Do you intend to defeat me?"

Hearing the young man in the blue robe's words, Yi Yun laughed loudly, "Why can't we give it a try?"

As he spoke, a clear whistle emanated from Yi Yun's body, and a fiery golden crow soared into the sky, appearing behind Yi Yun like an ancient fire-type tribal totem.

"Defeat me?" A glint flashed in the eyes of the young man in the blue robe. In the God Descending Tower, it was already difficult enough to barely withstand the trials of each level. Yi Yun actually wanted to defeat him? Such ambition surprised him.

"Interesting! Come on then! Let me see your strength."

The young man in the green robe drew his sword. It was still the same two sword strikes, the same two sword strikes that hadn't changed at all. The trials faced by the other trainees were also just the same two moves.

However, these two moves alone have caused countless young geniuses to fall short of their goals here.

"The First Sword!"

The young man in the green robe turned his sword, and a magnificent crimson-gold Sword Qi shot out.

This Sword Qi was incredibly sharp, emitting a piercing, vibrating sound. Wherever it passed, the steps of the God Descending Tower were dyed like a dazzling golden sea!

Faced with this sword strike, Yi Yun held his breath and focused his mind. In his pupils, the sword move seemed to suddenly slow down.

Yi Yun knew very well that the aura of this sword strike was quite terrifying, and this aura came from the terrifying energy possessed by the young man in the green robe.

However, despite this, the swordplay lacked a certain artistic conception.

The swords that Yi Yun had seen before, the Sword Palace Master and the man in green carrying a gourd of wine, were completely different. They incorporated their Sword Heart into their sword moves, which was a manifestation of their life experiences and their nature.

The young man in the blue robe before them was merely a projection of Yi Yun. Even though he possessed sentience and could converse with Yi Yun, he was ultimately just an illusion formed from condensed energy.

His swordplay lacked this touch of artistic conception, which made his swordsmanship less Mysterious Charm.

Such sword techniques are powerful, but not frightening.

Having grasped these points, Yi Yun retreated rapidly. Behind him, a golden crow roared and pounced straight down at the Sword Light of the young man in green!

"Hmm? You're not drawing your sword!?"

The young man in the green robe was taken aback. Facing his first sword strike, Yi Yun actually held the sword in his hand but did not strike. Instead, he used his Dharma Aspect Totem to resist the sword move.

"Arrogant!"

The young man in the green robe turned his sword, sweeping across the void and striking the golden crow squarely!

The golden crow spread its wings, its two wings like sharp blades, clashing with the Sword Light of the young man in green.

"Boom!"

A fierce wind surged, and golden energy light, like sharp swords, shot out in all directions, causing the stone walls of the God Descending Tower.

Yi Yun's Golden Crow Totem had a shocking wound slashed across its chest, its divine feathers flying wildly, indicating that it had suffered a serious injury.

However, the Dharma Aspect Totem is merely a condensation of energy and laws. Under the continuous nourishment of pure Pure Yang Power within Yi Yun's body, the wounds on this Golden Crow Totem began to slowly heal.

As long as Yi Yun's energy remains undiminished, the Golden Crow Totem, like an immortal phoenix, can be continuously reborn.

"Whistle--"

The golden crow roared and soared into the sky. Yi Yun followed suit, leaping up and pointing his sword straight at the heavens. He was about to draw his sword!

"Huh? It really blocked it!?"

The young man in the green robe was surprised, but as an energy being, he felt no fear. He turned his sword again and unleashed a second strike.

This sword strike was even more terrifying. All the energy in his body was poured into this sword, and the Sword Light shot straight into the sky, like a galaxy falling from the sky!

This Sword Light, with unstoppable momentum, rushed towards Yi Yun!

At this moment, Yi Yun's blood was boiling, and his fighting spirit was burning like a volcano. He gripped the Longsword in his hand and slashed down!

His thoughts and true self were all integrated into this sword strike, giving it a soul!

"Boom!"

The two Sword Light clashed, shattering the Sword Light and creating countless arrows that shook the void.

Under such a strong impact, Yi Yun's tiger's mouth was torn open, blood splattered, and the powerful Sword Qi pierced into his Protective Vital Energy, damaging his meridians and causing his internal organs to feel as if they were being pricked by needles.

His body was also injured by the shattered Sword Qi; his clothes were torn and he had numerous wounds.

However, at this very moment, the sword in Yi Yun's hand plunged straight into the young man in the green robe amidst the Sword Light, aiming directly at his brow!

The sword tip pierced the skin, and golden energy flowed out like blood.

Yi Yun's sword strike, having withstood the shattered Sword Light, charged straight at the young man in the green robe!

With a single sword strike, he defeated the guardian of the third floor of the God Descending Tower!

"You've won." The young man in the blue robe said calmly, "To be able to defeat me, you've already surpassed the 'Sect' level. Your achievements during this period of seclusion are remarkable."

After the young man in the blue robe finished speaking, his body exploded with a loud bang.

He transformed into countless golden raindrops, scattering them wildly. Among these raindrops, a golden ancient relic fell down like a gemstone.

Yi Yun caught the ancient relic with one hand. This ancient relic was crystal clear and of even higher quality than the Ancient Savage Beast he had encountered before.

This made Yi Yun secretly gasp. The Empress Secret Realm was simply a super treasure trove. Not to mention the inheritances, various cultivation techniques, artistic conceptions, and Secret Manual within it, just the ancient relics that maintained the operation of the Empress Secret Realm and these energy puppets were a huge fortune.

Thinking of all this, Yi Yun felt even more excited. He clenched his fist and walked towards the third floor of the God Descending Tower.

He was qualified to enter the third level of the God Descending Tower before, but only now has he truly stepped inside.

Just as Yi Yun lifted his foot, a dazzling light descended from the sky and shone on Yi Yun.

The light was warm and had a familiar feel to it. Yi Yun's heart stirred, and he immediately realized that this was... the light of the Emperor's Mark. He was about to obtain the Emperor's Mark again.

Defeating the third-level guardian yielded the reward of Emperor's Mark, though Yi Yun didn't know exactly how many he would obtain. (To be continued~^~)