Immortal-realm Sword Dao, the shadow of the ultimate sword strike
Before this stone wall, there are many Meditation Cushion, where many Swordsman sit in deep meditation.
These Swordsman either carried their swords on their backs or stuck them upside down on the ground. Their swords were also very diverse, including broadswords, thin swords, curved swords, and so on. Some were sheathless and wrapped in cloth on their backs, while others had sheaths inlaid with pearls and jewels, making them extremely gorgeous.
The sword reflects the man. Li Hao glanced at it and his gaze fell on the stone wall, his eyes immediately narrowing.
The stone wall was smooth as jade, and within it, there was a Crescent Moon -shaped sword shadow.
The sword shadow tilted, like a beam of Moonlight shining down, and was Solidification into the stone wall by some force.
Li Hao could tell at a glance that this was the shadow left behind after someone Sword Light.
The image of the swordsman's stance and composed, smiling expression seemed to float into his mind.
The moment he caught a glimpse of the swordsman's spirit, he felt a sudden tremor in his heart, as if he were about to encounter something extremely dangerous, and a series of warning signs appeared in his mind.
Li Hao felt a chill run down his spine and quickly pulled his thoughts back, focusing solely on the sword shadows.
His Swordsmanship has Entering the Dao, placing him at the top among Heavenly Realms Swordsman. Even the Sword Saint has only Entering the Dao the level of Swordsmanship, without transcending it.
By focusing on the sword shadows, one can quickly discern some clues.
This sword shadow contained a Mystery and indescribable Aura, seemingly not as simple as the Dao itself, but perfectly formed by nature, as if it had been born in the stone wall, nurtured by Heaven and Earth, rather than being wielded by human power.
Swordsmanship lead directly to the depths of the Great Dao, the very root of the Sword Dao.
Li Hao's eyes were unfocused, as if he had a vague sense of understanding.
At that moment, Panel prompt appeared in front of him.
"I've learned the Rudiments, would you like to add me?"
At this moment, a prompt suddenly appeared on the Panel.
Li Hao's eyes lit up slightly; it was indeed possible to include it.
While the Panel cannot assist in comprehending the Sacred Dao and the Terminal Realm, observing Swordsmanship and grasping even the Rudiments is sufficient to acquire them.
"Included!"
As soon as Li Hao confirmed it, a new Swordsmanship appeared on the Panel.
[Immortal Dao Swordsmanship: Nine Abysses Great Dream Sword - Immortal Guides the Way (Imaginary)]
As the Swordsmanship attribute appeared, a stream of information flooded into Li Hao's sea of consciousness. Although it was not overwhelming, it was as if a ethereal divine figure was practicing in his mind, imparting a certain Sword Intent.
At the same time, Li Hao also learned about the three levels beyond True State and Transcendent skill.
Meaning, Extreme, Source!
At this moment, even with Li Hao's Ninth Dan Sword Dao, he could only barely comprehend the essence of this Swordsmanship.
What surprised Li Hao the most was the grade of this Swordsmanship —it was actually Immortal Dao Swordsmanship!
Do the legendary Immortal Deity really exist?
Li Hao couldn't help but think of the Xingchen painted in the high heavens; those were most likely the work of immortals.
He stood there, quietly absorbing the insights he had gleaned from the Panel.
Just as they were about to walk forward, Lie Heaven Saint and Feng Boping noticed Li Hao's unusual behavior and stopped. When they saw that Li Hao's eyes had closed at some point, isolating him from all external interference, and that he was surrounded by Dao Resonance, as if he were comprehending something, they exchanged a glance and both saw the surprise in each other's eyes.
The sword shadows of Moon Gazing Cliff are renowned Heavenly Realms, for they are unparalleled sword Swordsmanship that even Sword Saint cannot comprehend, and together with many other extraordinary events, they confirm the existence of Immortal Deity.
But how come Li Hao, who has only just arrived, has already gained some insight into the peerless sword shadow within this stone wall?
Lie Heaven Saint was somewhat stunned. She had seen countless Prodigy, but never one so outrageous. She couldn't help but look at Feng Boping, her eyes seeming to say, "What kind of monster did you meet in that Mortal World?"
When Feng Boping saw the look in Lie Heaven Saint's eyes, he couldn't help but smile bitterly. He hadn't expected Li Hao to be so exaggerated; no wonder he could leave such a high name in Heavenly Realms.
You'll get used to it... Feng Boping gave Lie Heaven Saint a wink, then looked around to protect Li Hao and prevent him from being disturbed.
After absorbing the information on the Panel, Li Hao slowly opened his eyes. The peerless Swordsmanship appeared in his mind. The wonder and brilliance of this sword was something Li Hao had never seen before, and it seemed to have the feeling of being the Sword Dao Summit.
To truly understand this sword, one must not only grasp the essence of Sword Dao but also comprehend its divine spirit.
The essence of immortality is hard to find, hard to comprehend.
Li Hao's eyes flickered slightly. This sword move was just a casual gesture, yet it encompassed many of the Sword Dao techniques he knew, approaching the pinnacle!
He looked at the stone wall again, only to see that the sword shadow on it was slowly fading away. As the sword shadow faded, a shadow seemed to faintly emerge behind it.
The shadow resembled an ancient and upright figure, looking towards Li Hao and seemingly letting out a soft exclamation.
This sound, inaudible to outsiders, appeared directly in Li Hao's mind. His mind trembled slightly, and then he heard a soft laugh. The voice seemed to say something, but it was unclear, like a hallucination in a daze.
When Li Hao came to his senses, a series of exclamations rang out from outside the stone wall.
"Where's Sword Shadow?!"
"The sword's shadow is fading, it's about to disappear!"
"What's going on?! What happened?!"
The many figures meditating before the stone wall were all exclaiming in shock and disbelief.
Lie Heaven Saint and Feng Boping also noticed that the sword shadow inside the stone wall gradually faded away and soon disappeared without a trace.
Without the sword shadow, the stone wall began to crack slightly and lost its crystal-clear appearance.
Bang!
In just a few breaths, the cracks on the stone wall rapidly widened, then suddenly burst open, turning into rubble that rolled onto the ground and turned into quicksand-like dust.
This astonishing turn of events left everyone who was meditating before the stone wall stunned.
The sword's shadow vanished, and the stone wall shattered, not into Stone Block, but into powder.
This stone wall, which has stood for countless Years, seemed to have been sustained by that sword shadow. Now that the sword shadow has disappeared, the wind and frost that the stone wall has endured have crushed it in an instant.
Feng Boping and Lie Heaven Saint exchanged a glance, and both couldn't help but look at Li Hao.
Without a doubt, this strange event must be related to Li Hao.
"Walk."
Feng Boping didn't say much, and quickly took Li Hao away.
Not long after they left, several Aura figures arrived at Moon Gazing Cliff to investigate the situation.
The news spread, alarming the entire Orchid Fragrance World. Even the Sage within the Sacred Land stepped forward to deduce the cause.
With numerous eyewitnesses present, and given that the Immortal Shadow Stone Wall contained the power of sword shadows, making it difficult to destroy easily, the reason was given after the Sage made a calculation.
Someone comprehended the peerless sword shadow, causing the sword's essence to shift and dissipate.
When this news was released, it shocked Swordsman All Under Heaven.
The sword shadows of Moon Gazing Cliff have actually been deciphered by someone!
The news spread rapidly, and the first to receive it were the Azure Wave Realm and the Sword Ancestor Sacred Land.
Upon learning that the sword shadow had been deciphered, the Sword Saint, sitting in the Courtyard, was slightly taken aback. He then closed his eyes, and after a moment, he opened them again, his surprise turning into seriousness.
Every hundred years, he would go to Moon Gazing Cliff to try and comprehend the sword shadow, but over the years, he had never been able to touch it.
He clearly sensed that the sword shadow seemed to be on another level. If he could comprehend it, it would surely allow him to transcend and potentially reach an unimaginable level.
At that time, he can once again sacrifice himself to the sword and become a saint, greatly increasing his strength.
But now, this sword shadow has been deciphered by someone, and has since disappeared.
Furthermore, when the Sword Saint looked back at the vivid image of the sword in his mind, he found that it was gradually becoming blurred, as if he were slowly forgetting it.
He was already Sage, possessing a photographic memory, yet at this moment, he could not clearly recall anything from his own mind!
Each time I recall it, much of it fades until it becomes blurry.
This change filled the Sword Saint with a sense of dread. Such methods, such Swordsmanship —the level of this Swordsmanship itself was unimaginable!
It's like something that can't remain in the Heaven and Earth; once it escapes, no one will know it, and no one can restrain it!
But now, this sword shadow, this power, has been comprehended by someone else.
After years of studying and cultivating, even the Sword Saint couldn't help but feel a hint of jealousy rising in his heart, but it was quickly extinguished.
Could it be him?
The Sword Saint's eyes flickered slightly, and suddenly his figure blurred and disappeared from the Courtyard.
When they reappeared, they were at the Sword Cliff in Sword Tower.
Here, the Sword Master sat upright, not Angling, but gazing at the ever-flowing waterfall, seemingly trying to comprehend the patterns of the splashing water within it.
"Senior Brother, is that you?"
The Sword Saint appeared behind him and whispered.
The Sword Master withdrew his gaze from the waterfall, and without turning around, said, "Regarding the matter of Moon Gazing Cliff, that sword shadow is incompatible with my Sword Dao."
The Sword Saint remained silent. He knew that, apart from comprehending the profound mysteries of Sword Dao, the most difficult obstacle to that peerless sword shadow was the Mystery charm contained within it.
Only by resonating with its essence can one overcome this obstacle and comprehend the essence of swordplay.
However, they all have their own Sword Dao and Sword Intent, and it is extremely difficult to match that intent.
That essence is elusive and extremely difficult to trace and capture.
"There are countless Swordsman in the world, and there will always be one destined to be with them. Whoever it is, I believe it won't be long before you and I find out."
The Sword Master said calmly.
Upon hearing this, the Sword Saint remained silent for a moment, then vanished and returned to his Courtyard.
The Sword Master is right; whoever comprehends it will soon become famous All Under Heaven.
As the Sword Saint returned to the Courtyard, two figures hurriedly arrived; they were Bian Ruxue and the Bright Moon Saint Child.
They were all Personal Disciple of the Sword Saint. At this moment, the Bright Moon Saint Child hurriedly asked, "Master, the sword shadow of Moon Gazing Cliff has been deciphered by someone. Was it you, venerable one?"
The Sword Saint glanced at his disciple, and upon hearing this, a slight unease rose in his heart. He said:
"It has been a long time since your master visited Moon Gazing Cliff."
Bright Moon Saint Child was stunned, then said, "Could it be the Sword Master uncle?"
"It wasn't him either."
The Sword Saint shook his head.
The Bright Moon Saint Child and Bian Ruxue exchanged a glance, their expressions changing. If even two Sword Dao Sage couldn't comprehend it, then who could it be?
A figure suddenly flashed through their minds, but they quickly shook their heads in denial.
It couldn't be him. No matter Prodigy he is, he's only at the Dao Law Realm. Even Sage haven't been able to comprehend it, so how could someone at the mere Dao Law Realm possibly comprehend it?
"Could it be Sword Dao Sage from another Sacred Land...?"
The Bright Moon Saint Child's eyes flickered slightly. Although the Sword Ancestor Sacred Land was Sacred Land for Swordsman All Under Heaven, not all Swordsman became disciples here. There were still many Swordsman masters outside who came from other Sacred Land.
"That sword shadow, though seemingly simple, actually contains profound principles; it's incredible that someone could comprehend it..."
Bian Ruxue murmured to herself. She and her Senior Brother, Bright Moon Saint Child, had both been taken Past to study the teachings, but they hadn't achieved anything. It was like looking at a Mingyue; they could admire it, but couldn't touch it, as if it were something unattainable.
The Sword Saint was also in a bad mood. The fact that someone had deciphered his sword shadow was a huge loss for him. He hadn't expected that after someone else understood it, the sword shadow would disappear, even fading from his memory. He calmly said:
"Bright Moon, the Supreme Heaven Pride Battle is about to begin. You should Sparring with your Junior Sister. Now that her Swordsmanship Entering the Dao the Junior Sister, her strength may not be inferior to yours. It's a pity she missed this opportunity and can't participate. She can be your sparring partner."
The Bright Moon Saint Child snapped out of his daze and bowed his head in agreement.
"There's no need to worry about that sword shadow anymore; we'll encounter it in the future."
The Sword Saint said, not wanting him to be distracted.
The Bright Moon Saint Child nodded and looked at Bian Ruxue beside him. Since Bian Ruxue Entering the Dao the Swordsmanship, her strength was even three times stronger than his, but he had the Sun Moon Divine Eyes, a divine eye born in the world.
"Junior Sister, let's go."
"The Bright Moon Saint Child said."
Bian Ruxue nodded slightly. Previously, there was a huge gap between her strength and that of the Bright Moon Saint Child, but now, after a sudden enlightenment, she has caught up. She can also use the other party's help to hone her own Sword Dao.
She felt herself getting closer and closer to that Ultimate Sword...
It seems like we'll see each other very soon!
While the news was causing a great stir among the Sword Ancestor Sacred Land and Swordsman in the All Under Heaven, other Sacred Land also learned of it, but they were only somewhat surprised and did not have a deep feeling about it.
Under Feng Boping's guidance, Li Hao has returned to the Thief Heaven Sacred Land without encountering any attacks from the Buddhist Sect along the way.
After returning safely to the Sacred Land, Lie Heaven Saint gave Li Hao a deep look, invited Li Hao to visit the Lie Heaven Sacred Land sometime, and then left.
After she left, Feng Boping smiled and sighed with relief, saying:
"We didn't encounter any risks this time. The Buddhist Sect and the Void Saint didn't detect our whereabouts. It's all thanks to the Lie Heaven Saint's deception of heavenly secrets that they couldn't deduce or detect us."
Li Hao was taken aback upon hearing this, only then realizing that the safe journey was due to the help of that Lie Heaven Saint in secret.
"You little rascal, you've caused quite a stir again. No matter where you are, your brilliance can't be hidden."
Feng Boping smiled lightly at Li Hao.
Li Hao smiled wryly. He hadn't expected that after he comprehended the secret, the stone wall would collapse and the sword shadow would disappear.
I intended to secretly collect and study the material, then quietly leave, as if nothing had happened.
Who knew...
"Old Feng, my skills have improved recently, and I'd like to practice a bit. Could you perhaps take to the air Sparring with me?"
Li Hao looked at Old Feng, whose sword strike, "The Immortal Guides the Way," was so elegant and unparalleled that he felt an irresistible urge to unleash it himself.
Feng Boping laughed when he heard Li Hao's words. He knew that Li Hao had just mastered such a peerless Sword Move and must be itching to learn it. He smiled and said:
"Of course I have time. You're quite something, kid. These days, apart from the Sage, no one else can really be your match."
Even Half-Saint was suppressed by Li Hao's Dao Domain, and now, below the Sage, he is practically invincible.
Feng Boping was overjoyed by this; the stronger Li Hao became, the happier he was.
Immediately, without any preparation, Feng Boping led Li Hao to a secret location within the Thief Heaven Sacred Land.
He then unleashed his Sacred Dao power, creating a protective Barrier around him.
Once the Feng Boping and everything was arranged, Li Hao didn't stand on ceremony and said to Old Feng Daoist:
"Old Feng, please take this seriously, otherwise I'm afraid I might hurt you."
Hearing Li Hao's solemn words, Feng Boping was slightly taken aback, then chuckled wryly.
Although Li Hao is close to being invincible below the level of Sage, even the most Prodigy Half-Saint is still no match for a Sage. The difference in the Dao Realm is simply too great to be bridged by the previous realms.
However, the sword shadows of Moon Gazing Cliff were renowned, and Feng Boping did not underestimate them, nodding and saying:
"I will, go ahead and do it."
Seeing this, Li Hao took out Pitch-Black Merit and Fame from the Heaven and Earth Space, his eyes became profound, and his whole body revealed an Aura of transcending the world.
It seemed to possess an ancient, Immortal Deity Aura.
Immediately, Li Hao showed no mercy and unleashed his full Extreme Realm.
From Divine Power to the Four Establishments Realm, one Extreme Realm after another emerged. At the same time, he also stepped into the state of Immortal Transformation, revealing the Eternal Dao Domain.
Seeing the imposing aura Li Hao displayed, Feng Boping's eyes showed surprise and solemnity.
At this moment, Li Hao's hair was completely white, and Sword Qi surged within his Eternal Dao Domain, his power terrifying and not to be underestimated.
Even as Sage, he vaguely sensed Li Hao's terrifying power. If he were at the Dao Law Realm, he doubted he might not be able to withstand a single blow from Li Hao!
"It seems you truly are invincible below the level of Sage."
Feng Boping sighed softly, his eyes filled with approval and a hint of excitement.
"Old Feng, I'm coming."
Li Hao said solemnly.
He raised the sword in his hand, and the Dao Domain enveloped it, adding to its power. Then, the peerless sword suddenly shone forth.
Like a flash of lightning, his Silver Threads hair danced in the air, like a banished immortal descending to earth. The sword strike seemed like a casual slash, pointing forward.
In an instant, as the Sword Light pointed, Feng Boping's expression changed drastically. He seemed to feel a sudden jolt in his heart. At this moment, the ultimate power of that sword strike made him feel unable to stop it.
He swiftly unleashed his Sacred Dao, attempting to steal and transform the sword, appropriating its power.
This is his attack method.
But the next moment, he found himself encountering an obstacle; his Sacred Dao, which had been extended, was actually severed by the Sword Light!
The immortal intent was unattainable; he could not steal it. He could only watch as his Sacred Dao was pierced and the sword force pressed down upon him.
Bang!
A sudden glint of Divine Radiance flashed in Feng Boping's eyes, and he abruptly swung his palms in quick succession.
As Thief Saint, his palm techniques were unparalleled. At this moment, terrifying palm prints overlapped and enveloped him, but they all dissipated.
Suddenly, a dull sound rang out, Feng Boping staggered back slightly, looking down at his palm, only to find a hole pierced through it.
His expression changed, and he stared at Li Hao in shock.
Li Hao also sheathed his sword at this moment, his face slightly pale. That one sword strike had completely drained his strength.
Although he didn't use his Qi Meridian, Li Hao had already deeply experienced the power of this sword.
Moreover, this first sword strike was merely a test; he hadn't yet unleashed his full power, fearing that Old Feng might be careless and injure him.
He had such concerns because only he knew how terrifying that sword strike was.
Seeing that the hole in Old Feng's palm had not healed for a long time, Li Hao's expression changed slightly, and he quickly sheathed his sword and rushed over:
"Old Feng, are you alright?"
"It's alright."
Feng Boping shook his hand, and the hole in his palm was slowly healing. He raised his hand to wipe it away, suppressing the remaining power on it, and the healing speed of his palm immediately accelerated.
"It actually managed to injure me? Is this the Swordsmanship hidden in that stone wall? It can even sever the Sacred Dao..."
Feng Boping looked at Li Hao, his eyes filled with admiration and complex emotions, "You already possess the power to harm Sage."
Although he didn't use his full power, it was enough to show how terrifying Li Hao was now.
Sage's greatest reliance is his own Sacred Dao, yet that sword can sever that Sacred Dao.
Li Hao also realized that his current strength was greater than he had imagined, and moreover, he had not yet used the power of the Second Final Realm.
Li Hao referred to this Second Final Realm as the All Heavens Star Meridian.
Using the Xingchen in the Heavenly Realms as its pulse, once activated, the body's energy rapidly replenishes, and its power surges to an unbelievable level.
Currently, this Second Final Realm has not yet been fully refined.
The power gathered from the Heaven and Earth Meridian was barely enough to sustain this one sword strike. Without the Second Final Realm, Li Hao would need several breaths of weakness to adjust after each sword strike. This was a life-or-death battle, a situation where either the enemy or he would die.
If he could kill the enemy with a single sword strike, that would be fine; otherwise, the weakness he would experience in a few breaths would be enough to kill him hundreds of times over.
"Below the level of Sage, among Heavenly Realms, I cannot think of anyone who could rival you. The title of the Supreme Heaven Pride Battle belongs to you alone!"
Feng Boping's expression suddenly turned solemn. He said, "We must participate in this confrontation. If the Buddhist Sect and the Void Saint try to cause trouble, I and the Lie Heaven Saint will handle it. You just need to focus on the competition. Once you win first place and receive the Incense offerings to instantly become a saint, you will have nothing to fear!"
Even though he had only recently become a saint, Li Hao possessed some self-defense capabilities. With the help of his and Lie Heaven Saint's cover, he wouldn't die so easily.
Li Hao fell silent upon hearing this, knowing that Old Feng would bear immense pressure because of it.
If one misses this Incense, it will take one or two hundred years to absorb the Incense on one's own.
If one chooses the path of Sacrificial Dao Sanctification, it depends on luck, but with the red Dao Sound Small Bell, it might not take much time.
Thinking of that Dao Sound Small Bell, Li Hao's eyes gradually brightened.
This little bell can still resonate. If one can comprehend the Painting Dao before the competition, reach the Tenth Dan, and attain Sacrificial Dao Sanctification, then there will be no need to worry anymore.
Thinking of this, Li Hao nodded to Old Feng, said he was going into Seclusion to cultivate, and hurriedly returned to the Courtyard.
Once back in the courtyard, Li Hao began to activate the Dao Sound Small Bell.
As the small bell vibrated, bursts of Flash of Insight and thoughts surged and gathered.
Li Hao entered another state of seemingly profound enlightenment.
He focused his thoughts on the Painting Dao, and a flood of insights came to him, deepening his understanding of Painting Dao.
However, after this impact, the color of the Dao Sound Small Bell became much thinner.
Time flies.
The events at Moon Gazing Cliff shook the Thirty-Three Realms, but after a few days, they gradually subsided. Only the Swordsman continued to discuss it, while the other Sacred Land were talking about the upcoming Supreme Heaven Pride Battle.
This battle brings together Prodigy from Heavenly Realms, with participants from various Sacred Land making their final Seclusion sprint.
"I heard that someone left their name on that All Heavens Battlefield. I went to see it, and the person's name is Haotian!"
"What a grand name! How dare you call yourself that!"
"The Heavenly Stele can detect the Origin. Is this person surnamed Hao? There has never been such a surname before. Could he be the first person with such a surname?"
"Most of them are orphans. The Origin that the Heavenly Stele explores comes from the heart. Whatever the heart believes to be its own name, that's the name it will leave behind."
"I heard that Haotian won first place in the qualifying battle in the Azure Wave Realm, even defeating a Prodigy at the Six Extremes Realm."
"Six Extremes Realm? Are you kidding me? Someone like that could easily take the Top Ten in the Heavenly Realms. How can two such Prodigy appear in a Small World?"
Many Sacred Land are discussing the impending Supreme Heaven Pride Battle, feeling as if a storm is brewing.