Dao Lord Taichu frowned slightly. He sensed the change in King of Hundred Battles and became wary.
Yet he did not stop his assault. Instead, he increased his strength, and the rain of swords grew denser, crashing down upon King of Hundred Battles like thunderbolts.
King of Hundred Battles let out a roar. His body suddenly erupted with dazzling light, and violent energy waves swept outward, shattering Dao Lord Taichu's rain of swords one by one.
In an instant, his body transformed into a light pillar that shot into the sky, violently colliding with Dao Lord Taichu's attack.
A tremendous boom erupted in the air. Energy waves surged in all directions, reducing the surrounding mountains and trees to ruin.
Dao Lord Taichu was blasted several steps backward by the immense impact, and his Sacred Sword shattered into countless fragments during the collision.
King of Hundred Battles' body condensed once more. Frenzied battle intent flashed in his eyes, as though he had become even stronger.
He raised a hand, and a massive war halberd appeared out of thin air in his grasp. Ancient rune power radiated from it, making it seem like a divine weapon.
"Dao Lord Taichu, do you think you can defeat me so easily? I'm not that easy to deal with!" King of Hundred Battles roared. He swung his war halberd, gathering wave after wave of powerful energy upon it before sending them hurtling toward Dao Lord Taichu.
Dao Lord Taichu calmed himself. He knew this opponent could not be underestimated.
His body transformed into a streak of light once more, swiftly evading King of Hundred Battles' attack.
The two began a fierce aerial battle, moving so quickly that it was impossible to follow with the naked eye.
Dao Lord Taichu's attacks became more agile and varied. He