True Lord Zi Xiao felt his strength gradually failing, and cracks began to appear in the purple-gold sword light. He understood that he had fallen into a disadvantage.
Fury blazed in his heart. Unwilling to accept defeat, he gritted his teeth and held on.
Seeing that the time was ripe, Dao Lord Taichu gave a low shout. The golden shield abruptly expanded, completely enveloping the purple-gold sword light.
The sword light let out one final shriek before shattering completely into specks of purple-gold dust that scattered into the void.
True Lord Zi Xiao staggered back several steps and spat out a mouthful of blood, his face as pale as paper.
At that moment, his Purple Gold Sword also completely collapsed, losing its former sharpness.
Dao Lord Taichu stood where he was, his white robes fluttering gently as a smile rested on his face.
He gazed at True Lord Zi Xiao, his words carrying a trace of smugness. "True Lord Zi Xiao, it seems your Purple Gold Sword Technique is only this much.
"No wonder you have always yearned to become stronger. Unfortunately, your strength is still insufficient to contend with me."
True Lord Zi Xiao's face was pale, but an unyielding light still flickered in his eyes.
He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and sneered. "Dao Lord Taichu, you may indeed be formidable, but I will never admit defeat so easily.
"This battle is not over yet."
Before his words had faded, True Lord Zi Xiao activated his mana again, and spiritual power surged out from within him.
Although the Purple Gold Sword had shattered, it was far from the only magical treasure he possessed.
His figure vanished from where he stood and reappeared behind Dao Lord Taichu, thrusting a sword toward Dao Lord Taichu's vital