In this battle, Zhang Yu did not intend to use any divine powers or techniques, preparing to face his enemy with swordsmanship alone.
In truth, pure sword cultivators like Ding Xuanping had relied on a single method from beginning to end. With the "Sever All Absolutes" divine power he had mastered, he had been more than capable of dealing with peers of his generation.
The moment his sword left its sheath, the Cicada Cry Sword had already shot forth ahead of him.
Liang Yi stood where he was without moving. When facing a sword cultivator, one could not defeat the enemy by merely evading; one had to possess the means to confront them head-on. Otherwise, there would be no point in continuing this battle.
Light flashed around him, and a visualization image appeared behind his back: a creature with six legs and four wings, two heads and two tails, like both flood dragon and serpent. It then thrust out its head and lunged forward, taking the sword blade head-on.
Visualization images came in countless varieties. Some prevailed through transformations, some excelled in divine powers, while others could charge into battle. His visualization image, the Transmutation Serpent, had been personally reorganized for him by Venerable Yu after attaining the rank of Venerable. Aside from possessing certain divine powers, it could also withstand all manner of magical implements head-on, including flying swords.
With a clang, the flying sword struck squarely upon the strange serpent's neck, cleaving open an enormous gash and nearly severing its head.
After several battles, the divine power Sever All Absolutes had grown ever sharper and fiercer. Having succeeded with this strike, the flying sword extended at once, seeking to widen its gains.
At that moment, the Transmutation Serpent visualization image suddenly split into two. One serpent moved up