Venerable Gu Xuan watched coldly, a disdainful smile curling at his lips. The sword in his hand slashed toward Dao Lord Taichu, and a streak of Purple Sword Qi instantly struck the golden light, producing a piercing clang of metal.
"You're still far from it!" Venerable Gu Xuan said again, slashing his sword at Dao Lord Taichu as a biting chill swept forth.
Dao Lord Taichu frowned slightly and took a deep breath. A golden talisman instantly appeared in his hand, and he deployed it without hesitation.
"Not good!" Venerable Gu Xuan's brow furrowed as well. He felt an intense pressure, and with a thunderous boom, his sword was blocked by the golden talisman.
"Looks like you do have some skill," Dao Lord Taichu said, forming seals with both hands as golden light rose from them.
A flicker of surprise crossed Venerable Gu Xuan's eyes. Sensing the powerful aura around Dao Lord Taichu, he no longer underestimated his opponent and swung his sword at him once more.
Rather than retreat, Dao Lord Taichu advanced. Forming seals with both hands, he burst forth with golden radiance, and a golden barrier instantly formed around him, completely blocking Venerable Gu Xuan's Sword Qi.
"Not bad. It seems you're no ordinary opponent either," Venerable Gu Xuan said with a cold sneer.
Dao Lord Taichu did not respond. His hands rapidly formed seals, and a golden talisman shot from his grasp, flying straight at Venerable Gu Xuan.
Venerable Gu Xuan flashed aside, but the golden talisman did not stop. It instantly circled around him and shot toward him again.
"Such speed!" Venerable Gu Xuan's expression changed slightly. He repeatedly swung his sword, sending Sword Qi flying in all directions and shattering the golden talisman.
Dao Lord Taichu did not cease his assault. Forming seals with