The Heavenly Dao-like Sword Intent

A Heavenly Dao-like Sword Intent

Yu Xinlang stared at Wang Ritain, who had suddenly appeared above the sea.

He narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Wang Ritain, I have to admit, the commotion you've stirred up in the martial world is truly impressive."

Yu Xinlang's voice was low and powerful. Carried on the sea breeze, it rang clearly in everyone's ears. "But you've challenged the dignity of Wudi City. Today, I'll make sure you fall by my hand!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Xinlang's aura surged. In an instant, it reached its peak.

The air around them seemed to groan under the pressure of his powerful aura.

Countless martial artists felt the oppressive force and paled, involuntarily retreating. Even the experts at the peak of the Finger Profound Realm were deeply shaken. "Although Yu Xinlang is only in the Finger Profound Realm, his strength can actually stand against someone in the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm! If we joined forces, we'd still be defeated within a hundred moves." An elderly man at the peak of the Finger Profound Realm spoke with a trembling voice, his face pale.

Hearing this, everyone nodded. Their concern for Wang Ritain grew heavier, and they became all the more certain that he was bound to lose today.

Hearing Yu Xinlang's words, Wang Ritain tipped his head back slightly and let out a hearty laugh. "Yu Xinlang, your talent is indeed extraordinary. But do you really think this aura alone can overpower me? Isn't that a little naïve?" His voice carried a hint of teasing, yet brimmed with confidence. With that, Wang Ritain circulated the Three Points Return to Origin Qi within him and brought his right hand down in a sharp strike. A powerful surge of energy rushed into the sea. The calm surface instantly erupted into towering waves, and a huge whirlpool rapidly formed. It spun faster and faster, its diameter growing as if it would swallow the entire ocean. Then a mighty column of water burst from its center, lifting Wang Ritain steadily into the air. Standing atop the water column, he shot toward Yu Xinlang like a bolt of lightning. As the two drew near, their auras collided like two meteors crashing together, blazing with dazzling light. It illuminated the entire sea and the faces of everyone watching. Their clashing auras churned the water into a frenzy, sending waves crashing wildly against the shore. Yet Wang Ritain deftly controlled the sea, keeping it from surging toward Wudi City. Everyone stared in amazement. "Wang Ritain can control the water while matching Yu Xinlang's aura head-on? His strength is truly astonishing!" one martial artist exclaimed, his face filled with shock. "Exactly. Their auras seem evenly matched—and Wang Ritain may even have the upper hand," another martial artist agreed.

When Yu Xinlang saw that his aura had failed to suppress Wang Ritain, anger surged within him. "So, Wang Ritain, you do have some skill. Then let me show you my sword intent!" he roared, drawing his long sword in an instant. A sword intent as heavy as a mountain burst from his body. It was completely different from the sharp sword intents Wang Ritain had encountered before. It bore down like Mount Tai, heavy and overwhelming, pressing on everyone with an invisible force. The weaker martial artists turned pale just from sensing it. Terrified that it might shatter their Dao hearts, they dared not probe it any further. The experts in the Finger Profound Realm also paled, their eyes filled with shock and awe. "Yu Xinlang's sword intent is terrifying! If he takes another step forward, he'll surely enter the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm!" an expert in the Finger Profound Realm said, his voice trembling. Unable to withstand the pressure of the sword intent, many martial artists fled the battlefield to find somewhere safe to hide.

Looking at Yu Xinlang's sword intent, a gleam of excitement flashed through Wang Ritain's eyes. "So you're finally showing your true strength? Then I can't keep holding back either." Wang Ritain spoke softly. With that, he too began to draw his long sword. The moment the blade left its sheath, a terrifying sound erupted deep within everyone's hearts. It was like the roar of the Heavenly Dao, filled with boundless majesty and power. Everyone felt their hearts lurch, as if an invisible hand had seized them in its grip. Deng Tai'a, Cao Changqing, and the other experts all paled when they heard it. Cao Changqing marveled inwardly, Wang Ritain's sword intent is like the gaze of the Heavenly Dao. If he reaches the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm, even a Land Sword Immortal might not be able to suppress him once he unleashes it. Those who had believed Wang Ritain was weaker than Yu Xinlang began to waver. They stared at Wang Ritain, their confusion and surprise growing.

The two sword intents faced off in midair like two slumbering beasts on the verge of awakening. Feeling the strength of Wang Ritain's sword intent, Yu Xinlang was shaken. Wang Ritain's sword intent is terrifying! We haven't even clashed, and I'm already at a disadvantage. Yu Xinlang cursed inwardly, but as a top-tier expert, he would never back down so easily. "Hmph. Even so, I won't lose!" Yu Xinlang gritted his teeth and attacked first. He swept his long sword through the air, sending a fierce blade of energy slashing toward Wang Ritain. It shot forward like lightning, swift and devastating. The seawater split in its wake, leaving a deep furrow across the surface. Yu Xinlang followed up with several more slashes, each infused with tremendous power, forcing even the experts in the Finger Profound Realm to brace themselves.

Looking at the incoming sword energy, Wang Ritain gave a cold smile. "A mere trick!" he said softly. Then he unleashed Sword One. With a light sweep of his sword, a blade of energy shot toward Yu Xinlang's attack. Boom! The two attacks collided in midair, unleashing a powerful shockwave. It hurled the surrounding seawater dozens of yards into the air, forming a vast spray. But Yu Xinlang's sword energy did not dissipate. It continued toward Wang Ritain. A cold glint flashed in Wang Ritain's eyes. "Then take another strike!" he shouted, unleashing Sword Two. This strike was even more powerful than Sword One. Its energy curved through the air like a giant scythe and slashed toward Yu Xinlang's attack. Crack! Yu Xinlang's sword energy was instantly shattered by Wang Ritain's Sword Two. His face turned deathly pale. Wang Ritain's swordsmanship is incredibly powerful! Yu Xinlang marveled inwardly. But he still didn't give up. He swung his sword again, unleashing one of his most devastating techniques. In an instant, sword energy crisscrossed over the sea, churning the water as if it would shred it to pieces.

The battle grew ever fiercer, reaching a fever pitch. For fifty straight exchanges, their sword energy clashed again and again, and the scattered shockwaves flew toward the surrounding sea like cannonballs. Any expert at the peak of the Finger Profound Realm struck by one would be reduced to a pulp, leaving no remains. Faced with such a terrifying battle, the watching martial artists paled and dared not look on any longer.