Dao Lord Taichu was not discouraged. His swordsmanship grew ever sharper, each strike seeming capable of slicing through the air with a piercing screech.
His true qi had gradually condensed into a raging gale that swirled around him, making his offensive increasingly fierce.
Master of Black Mountain also felt the mounting danger. He knew he could not delay any longer, or the consequences would be unthinkable.
Thus, he unleashed Flowing Cloud Palm once more. This time, the currents were even more violent, nearly twisting Dao Lord Taichu into a ball.
Dao Lord Taichu felt suffocated, his body almost unable to move.
Just then, Dao Lord Taichu suddenly calmed down. He realized that all his attacks had been directed at Master of Black Mountain's front, while his flank had been completely overlooked.
So he used a teleportation technique to swiftly circle to Master of Black Mountain's side and thrust his sword at his waist.
Master of Black Mountain felt a chill descend upon him and immediately became alert, but it was already too late. Dao Lord Taichu's sword qi had cut an opening into his golden body.
Master of Black Mountain hurriedly retreated, but Dao Lord Taichu pursued him relentlessly, thrusting one sword after another.
Master of Black Mountain gave it everything he had, doing all he could to withstand Dao Lord Taichu's attacks, but he was ultimately overpowered.
His golden body was riddled with cuts from Dao Lord Taichu's sword qi, and his true qi was nearly depleted.
At last, Dao Lord Taichu pierced through his body with a single sword strike. His body turned into a mass of golden light and vanished into the air.
Dao Lord Taichu let out a long sigh and lowered the sword in his hand.
He slowly turned around, preparing to leave.
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