Bi Xingjian picked up his Spirit Sword and invited Jiang Yang out of the courtyard.
The two rose into the air and found an open Mountain Slope Platform on the peak. There were no spirit herbs or trees nearby, ensuring that even if they fought, they would not damage the surroundings.
Jiang Yang rested a hand on the rusty sword at his waist. This was his first duel between Foundation Establishment cultivators, so he said with a smile:
"Go easy on me, senior brother. Give me a little leeway."
A smile likewise spread over Bi Xingjian's broad face. Holding his short sword in a reverse grip, he raised two fingers before his chest and said:
"Of course... Jade Marrow Growth!"
As soon as he spoke, he activated his immortal foundation, and lustrous green magical light swept toward Jiang Yang like a ribbon.
Yi wood nourished life. This light, which sustained peace through the four seasons, possessed both the creative power of the spring breeze and the killing might of autumn and winter.
Distance rarely imposed much of a limitation in battles between Foundation Establishment cultivators. Though the two stood far apart, the power of the immortal foundation still arrived in the blink of an eye.
Jiang Yang showed no alarm at the sight. He even had time to say:
"Well met!"
Then he unleashed a horizontal slash of sword light. Three thunderous reports erupted almost simultaneously. After cleaving through the ribbon, the sword light charged straight at Bi Xingjian's face without losing momentum.
Bi Xingjian had only intended to test the waters at first, so he had not used his full strength. Yet he had never expected Jiang Yang to break through his attack so easily.
The sword ray was so fast that the naked eye could hardly discern it;