Yet Dao Lord Taichu continued to evade with agility, his figure flickering in and out of sight as though he had merged with the sword qi.
A gleam flashed in Dao Lord Taichu's eyes as he gradually took control of the battle.
His swordsmanship became increasingly fierce, every strike aimed at a weakness in the Stormy Sword Demon's defenses.
His sword qi pierced the air with piercing shrieks that sent chills down one's spine.
The Stormy Sword Demon felt the pressure mounting, and he gradually fell into a passive position.
Dao Lord Taichu's sword moves surged forth like tidal waves, forcing him to devote himself entirely to defense.
Yet his swordsmanship remained exceptional. Relying on his superb technique, he successfully neutralized Dao Lord Taichu's repeated lethal attacks.
Time passed amid the fierce battle. Powerful sword qi and Dao power collided constantly across the battlefield, throwing up endless sparks.
Dao Lord Taichu's golden light grew ever more dazzling, while the Stormy Sword Demon's expression became increasingly grave.
Just then, Dao Lord Taichu suddenly stopped, a glint flashing through his eyes.
He took a deep breath and said, "Your swordsmanship is indeed powerful, but you lack one thing."
The Stormy Sword Demon snorted coldly. "What?"
Dao Lord Taichu smiled faintly. "You lack the proper mindset."
The Stormy Sword Demon frowned, unable to understand what Dao Lord Taichu meant.
But at that moment, he suddenly sensed a strange fluctuation, as though the entire world were trembling.
An illusory scene appeared before him: a distant valley shaded by lush green trees, with clear springs murmuring as they flowed.
Dao Lord Taichu slowly raised his hand. The sword in his grasp emitted a gentle radiance, and he seemed to have completely merged with that illusory landscape.
His sword moves became gentle and unhurried, each strike