But he immediately realized the problem: his attack had not achieved the expected effect, and his sword light seemed to have grown weaker.
"What are you trying to do?!" Ancestor Tianyi shouted angrily.
Dao Lord Taichu replied with a smile, "I just wanted to have some fun with you. After all, it isn't easy to come across a duel like this."
"You..." Ancestor Tianyi's anger continued to rise, and he grew increasingly displeased.
Seeing this, Dao Lord Taichu put away his joking expression, his face turning serious. Then, he struck Ancestor Tianyi with a bolt of lightning force.
Ancestor Tianyi immediately swung the sword in his hand, meeting Dao Lord Taichu's attack with a gale.
Their figures tangled in midair, blades crossing as sparks flew one moment and lightning flashed the next.
"Your swordsmanship still needs more polishing!" Dao Lord Taichu shouted. His attacks were making Ancestor Tianyi struggle.
"There's no need for you to say that. I know my own strength." Ancestor Tianyi snorted coldly.
Dao Lord Taichu was not affected by Ancestor Tianyi's words. He launched another attack, and a violent wind suddenly rose as massive waves surged, sweeping the entire battlefield into a storm of sand and dust.
Ancestor Tianyi's eyes widened. He could feel Dao Lord Taichu's overwhelming pressure, yet he remained calm and pointed a lightning sword at him.
Their attacks collided in midair, unleashing wave after wave of powerful energy that shook the entire battlefield until it collapsed.
"Dao Lord Taichu, you..." Ancestor Tianyi suddenly felt a sharp pain rip through his body. A powerful force slammed into him, causing him to lose his balance and fall to the ground.
Seizing the opportunity, Dao Lord Taichu lunged through the air, the gleaming sword in his hand instantly slashing toward Ancestor Tianyi.
Ancestor Tianyi rolled