Roar!
Seeing Lin Taichu crawl out of the swamp, the giant tiger's eyes flew wide open, murderous intent gleaming within them. It strode forward and charged at Lin Taichu.
Bang!
A cold gleam flashed in Lin Taichu's eyes. He thrust out his palm, vast and surging true essence gathering within it before colliding with the giant tiger's massive claw. Sparks flew in an instant, and waves of force rolled outward as Lin Taichu was sent several meters back.
The giant tiger also staggered and retreated several steps.
What tremendous strength! Surprise appeared in Lin Taichu's eyes. He had struck with all his strength, yet he had only tied with the giant tiger. That greatly shocked him.
A trace of surprise also surfaced in the giant tiger's eyes. It clearly had not expected Lin Taichu to be so powerful. With a low growl, the baleful aura around its body surged as it charged at him again.
Lin Taichu narrowed his eyes. He bent his legs and assumed a horse stance, poised to strike.
Whoosh!
The next moment, dazzling light abruptly burst from his body. A sharp sword intent spread out, causing the surrounding temperature to plummet until even the air seemed to freeze.
Hum...
Behind Lin Taichu, the phantom of a snow-bright longsword gradually emerged, radiating an incomparably terrifying sword intent.
Die! Lin Taichu shouted. His body shot skyward as he gripped his longsword and slashed toward the giant tiger.
At that moment, Lin Taichu's longsword bloomed with radiant light that stretched for thousands of feet. An overwhelmingly powerful sword intent enveloped an area hundreds of feet wide, and the grass and trees within it withered, becoming bare branches.
Whoosh!
Lin Taichu then brought his sword down. The strike was simple and plain, without any superfluous movements or dazzling sword techniques—merely