The duel seemed to have lasted an eternity, yet it ended in an instant.
Dugu Qiubai truly deserved the title Sword Demon.
He had devoted his life to the sword, giving it his loyalty, his sincerity, and his heart. His mastery of the Sword Dao befitted a man who had dominated the martial world for an entire era!
He had been truly invincible. Wu Xuantian could not match his devotion to the Sword Dao.
But Wu Xuantian was stronger!
His strength had never lain in his sword. It lay in himself!
The man was the foundation; the sword was the tool!
"Good, boy. You've grown faster than I expected!
"Your body and true qi have both broken through to the Innate realm. Remarkable.
"With the advantage of my sword, perhaps I could hold you off. But in a prolonged fight at close quarters, my strength would run out. I would be no match for you."
Dugu Qiubai's sword intent faded as swiftly as it had appeared, and he spoke.
Wu Xuantian smiled. "Victory and defeat don't matter. I'll never forget the guidance you gave me, Senior.
"Nian Ci, Mochou, this is Senior Dugu, the Sword Demon. He was invincible in his era. Even my master, Reverend Chongyang, once lost to him!"
"I, Li Mochou/Mu Nianci, greet Senior Dugu!" The two women had been stunned by everything they had witnessed. Coming to their senses, they bowed respectfully.
The martial world truly was unfathomable. They had once thought the Five Greats stood at its pinnacle, until their husband rose to prominence.
Then they had thought he stood at the pinnacle, only to meet an expert like this.
"No need for ceremony, you two!
"Wu Xuantian is far luckier than I was. He has you both at his side as he walks the