Dao Lord Taichu flew to the mountaintop, and his arrival made Phantom Blade Emperor's eyes light up.
Phantom Blade Emperor smiled. "Dao Lord Taichu, your arrival suits me perfectly.
I have always wanted a true battle to test my strength, and you happen to be the best opponent."
Dao Lord Taichu said nothing. He stared deeply at Phantom Blade Emperor, sensing the immense power contained within him.
He knew this would be a fierce duel, and also an opportunity to improve his own strength.
The two rulers' figures swiftly crossed, and an intense battle began.
Dao Lord Taichu swung the golden greatsword in his hand. Every slash carried majestic energy ripples as it tore through the air toward Phantom Blade Emperor.
Phantom Blade Emperor answered with swift blade techniques. His blade was illusory as a phantom, appearing and disappearing unpredictably.
With every swing, it seemed capable of tearing through space-time, unleashing an immense impact of blade aura.
Their battle stirred the winds and clouds atop the mountain. Energy ripples scattered like sparks, making all of Kong Xuan Mountain tremble.
Their strength was evenly matched, and every collision unleashed earth-shaking power.
Dao Lord Taichu condensed a golden protective radiance around himself, blocking Phantom Blade Emperor's blade before countering with a slash at his body.
Phantom Blade Emperor dodged, but condensed a mass of dark blade aura at his side, which slashed toward Dao Lord Taichu like a shadow following its form.
Dao Lord Taichu evaded it. He had barely avoided the dark blade aura when he felt a cold, sinister force gathering behind him.
He spun around sharply and saw Phantom Blade Emperor's blade already before him, its edge blazing brilliantly.
Dao Lord Taichu hurriedly raised his greatsword and forcibly blocked Phantom Blade Emperor's strike.
Yet the immense impact sent him