Ever since he learned his lesson about being uncultured in the Sengoku period tomb where the Great Yuan Treasury was located, Wang Hao had deliberately sought out books on ancient writing to study.
With the powerful memory granted by the True Spirit Sword Intent and his extraordinary comprehension enhanced by the Dao Comprehension Function, he has achieved considerable success in this area.
While it's impossible to understand ancient scripts like oracle bone script, scripts from the Sengoku States periods are still decipherable.
At this moment, the two seal characters on Li Haoran's longsword were quite famous; Wang Hao had even heard of them before he transmigrated to Earth.
" Zhanlu Sword!"
Wang Hao couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, staring in shock at the jet-black sword before him, its blade blunt.
That's right, this is the Zhanlu Sword, one of the legendary Ten Famous Swords, and it is also known as the Sword of the Benevolent Dao.
Legend has it that the Zhanlu Sword appears to be without a sharp edge, but in reality, its sharpness is concealed. If it encounters a wise ruler, it can unleash unparalleled sharpness and become indestructible.
Although this was just a legend that Wang Hao had heard by chance in a game in the modern world before his transmigration, it is very likely that it is more than just a legend in this martial arts world.
If the sword in Li Haoran's hand is indeed the legendary Zhanlu Sword, then its power is indeed plausible.
"Clang!"
The two retreated abruptly. Li Haoran solemnly examined the Shameless Greatsword in Wang Hao's hand. He had originally planned to cut it in half with one strike, but to his surprise, it hadn't.
This is going to be a real fight!
Similarly, Wang Hao, on the other side, stared intently at the Zhanlu Sword in Li Haoran's hand, then glanced at the three-inch-deep cut on the blade of the Shameless Greatsword, becoming extremely vigilant.
Even the Shameless Greatsword was cleaved so deeply by a single blow, demonstrating just how terrifying the sharpness of the Zhanlu Sword was.
If he were to be slashed, his entire body would probably be cut in two.
"You do possess some skill, managing to forge such a divine weapon, yet you still succumb to my Zhanlu Sword. Today, I will use the Zhanlu Divine Sword to annihilate you, this monstrous scourge upon the land of Huaxia!"
With his left hand, fingers joined together like a sword, he slowly slashed across the Zhanlu Sword. Instantly, the originally dark sword blade suddenly emitted a faint light, which, combined with Li Haoran's Sword Intent and true energy, condensed into an unparalleled sword aura, radiating a sense of the vastness of heaven and earth!
Without the slightest hesitation, Li Haoran, who had condensed his Vast Righteousness Sword Qi, attacked directly with his sword.
Wang Hao, showing no sign of weakness, swung his Shameless Greatsword to meet the attack.
He admitted that the Zhanlu Sword was very powerful, especially in greatly enhancing Li Haoran's combat strength, but it was impossible for it to cut the Shameless Greatsword in two.
He has nothing to fear as long as he is not severed!
While Wang Hao and Li Haoran were engaged in a fierce battle, the Confucian School masters around them were not idle either. They scattered and formed a sword formation to support Li Haoran.
Li Jishi, wielding a sharp sword, moved around like Gui Mei, ready to launch a surprise attack on Wang Hao at any moment.
With this kind of cooperation, Wang Hao was unable to fully concentrate on fighting Li Haoran and could only be suppressed and put on the defensive.
But that's all.
And so, the fierce battle turned into a protracted war, and when it came to endurance, Wang Hao considered himself second to none.
Li Haoran's expression grew increasingly grave as the battle progressed, clearly realizing the unfavorable situation. Although he could suppress Wang Hao, defeating him was beyond his capabilities.
Even if the supreme treasure Zhanlu Sword, were brought out, the result would still be the same.
This is troublesome!
Li Jishi, who was wandering around nearby, also realized this. His face was extremely ugly, even ferocious, and the resentment in his eyes was almost tangible.
"Go and bring Lin Zhennan's family over here, especially that bitch named Yushu!"
Finally, Li Jishi couldn't hold back any longer and shouted at one of the people on the periphery, clearly intending to use the lives of Yushu and the others to interfere with and threaten Wang Hao.
"Yes!"
The Confucian School Grandmaster hesitated for only a moment before accepting the order to withdraw from the sword formation and turning to chase after the direction where Lin Zhennan and his wife had left earlier.
This is outrageous!
Enraged by the sound, Wang Hao, who was at the center of the battle, abandoned his defensive stance and launched a fierce attack on Li Haoran with his Shameless Greatsword, while simultaneously Fortune to its limit for defense.
Although this resulted in huge losses, these people were extremely despicable and unethical.
Li Haoran, who had been looking displeased and about to say something to Li Jishi, was shocked and hurriedly brandished his Zhanlu Sword to defend himself.
Perhaps due to a fluctuation in his state of mind, the harmony between himself and the Zhanlu Sword was disrupted, causing the power of the Vast Righteousness Sword Qi to weaken slightly, and he was actually suppressed by Wang Hao.
On the other side, when Wang Hao switched from defense to offense, Li Jishi flashed forward and thrust out countless sword energies with his sword. Unfortunately, they were all blocked by the protective true energy on Wang Hao's body, leaving only some minor sword marks.
Although this would maximize the depletion of Wang Hao's Innate Qi, if this continued, Li Haoran would likely be killed by Wang Hao first.
Without Li Haoran's restraint, even if Wang Hao's Innate Qi is exhausted, it will be of no use.
This made Li Jishi anxious; he hadn't expected his move to have such an outcome.
"Master, do not hesitate. This villain is a remnant of the Mohist School. We must not let him go. Otherwise, if he leads the restoration of the Hundred Schools of Thought, causing Huaxia to be torn apart and difficult to unify, we will all be sinners against Huaxia. For the sake of the Huaxia, it is harmless to use some small tricks."
Moreover, those individuals had already resolved to side with these remnants, so they were naturally also remnants of the Hundred Families, and killing them was not wrong!
Li Jishi temporarily withdrew from the battle and shouted, his expression full of righteous indignation.
He knew his master's personality very well. Although he was often unconventional, he had very strict bottom lines. In addition, the Vast Righteousness Sword Instruction he cultivated meant that he would not tolerate such petty tricks.
However, this master is also a person with a great sense of the big picture. I believe that raising the name of the Huaxia will be enough to strengthen his resolve.
As expected, after hearing Li Jishi's words, Li Haoran hesitated for only a moment before regaining his resolve. The Vast Righteousness Sword Qi on his Zhanlu Sword also returned, and even became stronger.
Facing Li Haoran, who had recovered and even become stronger, Wang Hao showed no fear and continued his relentless attack with his sword.
So what if you become stronger?
When it comes to head-on confrontations, I, Master Hao, am never afraid. I don't believe I can't crush you with my 500,000-pound strength!
And don't think you're the only one who can Master Hao; I can too!
With a sudden thought, Wang Hao decisively activated his Dao Comprehension Function, greatly enhancing his combat talent and doubling his combat power. He once again suppressed Li Haoran, even more severely than before.
"Impossible!"
Completely suppressed, Li Haoran's expression changed drastically, his face filled with disbelief.
He had given it his all, even exceeding his usual level, yet he was still being suppressed so severely by his opponent. How could he possibly accept this?
If this trend continues, forget about winning and killing that kid; it would be a miracle if they didn't get killed here themselves.
Not only was Li Haoran dumbfounded, but even Li Jishi next to him was stunned, and he didn't even dare to attack again.
At this moment, Wang Hao gave him a very dangerous feeling, even a sense of fatal crisis. If he attacked again, he would definitely die.
"I see!"
Suddenly, Wang Hao muttered to himself, as if he had realized something. He swung his sword again, sending Li Haoran flying. Li Haoran crashed into the artificial hill behind him and finally broke through a thick wall before barely stopping his retreat.
Li Haoran was in a truly disheveled state at this moment.
His exquisite headdress was shattered, his long, pale hair fell down, his clothes were covered in dust and even had several tears, and a trace of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth. He had clearly suffered a serious injury, and his right arm holding the Zhanlu Sword was trembling.
"Impossible!"
Ignoring his own injuries, Li Haoran stared incredulously at Wang Hao opposite him, utterly unable to comprehend how Wang Hao had been able to unleash such a powerful attack.
" The Zhanlu Sword is indeed excellent, but you, the wielder, are utterly incompetent!"
Wang Hao stood proudly with his sword in hand. After the exchange just now, he had already figured out some of the mysteries of the Zhanlu Sword. The sword energy condensed by the Zhanlu Sword was not only incomparably sharp, but also had the same characteristics as Red Gold Purple Gold, which could deflect external forces. This was why Li Haoran had been able to fight him so many times.
However, it's also possible that Li Haoran hasn't truly mastered this power, so there are still many flaws. Just now, he used his Divine Sense to see through these flaws, thus breaking through that layer of sword energy in one strike and directly clashing with the sword.
This direct confrontation was something Li Haoran couldn't withstand, which is why he was sent flying with a single blow.
Of course, breaking through that layer of Vast Righteousness Sword Qi also caused Wang Hao considerable shock, and he is still feeling dizzy and disoriented.
The impact was extremely strange, seemingly targeting his Divine Sense Sword Intent directly. If his Divine Sense and True Spirit Sword Intent hadn't been strong enough, he probably would have been forced to his knees by that attack.
He stood there without launching another attack in order to mitigate the impact of the attack; otherwise, he would have already swung his sword and slashed at the target.
Just then, the Grandmaster -level expert whom Li Jishi had sent out to capture Lin Zhennan and the others returned empty-handed, and his expression was rather grim, clearly indicating that he had not captured Lin Zhennan and the others.
"Withdraw!"
After giving Wang Hao a reluctant look, Li Haoran decisively ordered a retreat.
The attack he just received had already cracked the bones in his arm, and with his strength greatly diminished, it would be unwise to continue fighting Wang Hao. It would be better to retreat for now and reconsider.
"Don't retreat!"
Unexpectedly, Li Jishi gave a completely opposite order, his sinister eyes fixed on Wang Hao, and he said hatefully, "This scoundrel could have pressed his advantage, but he didn't. He must have been seriously injured. Let's work together to wipe this fiend out here."
He was no weakling, and he had been observing Wang Hao's expression. Based on his past understanding of the guy, he was not a soft-hearted person, so the other party must be in bad shape right now, otherwise he would have already charged forward with his sword.
After all, their master didn't have much power to resist at the moment!
"Hmph! Let me kill you, you eyesore transvestite, first!"
With a cold snort, Wang Hao stomped his foot hard on the ground and appeared in front of Li Jishi with Inazuma. He swung his Shameless Greatsword down with unparalleled ferocity.
This scene startled Li Jishi, who quickly used his movement technique to dodge.
But Wang Hao had his eye on him, chasing him wherever he went, making Li Jishi's escape extremely difficult, and he almost lost his life to Wang Hao's sword several times.
"You all retreat first, I'll cover your retreat!"
After taking a breath, Li Haoran gave an order to the Confucian School Grandmaster -level experts on the periphery, then handed the Zhanlu Sword to his left hand and attacked Wang Hao with the sword.
Faced with Li Haoran's attack, Wang Hao had no choice but to take it seriously. He also decided against using the previous methods to forcibly break through the Vast Righteousness Sword Qi, not wanting to suffer that kind of impact again.
"Master, your disciple will be waiting for you outside the city!"
Without daring to delay, Li Jishi gave a shout and unleashed his full power, rushing out of the city.
He dared not face Wang Hao again. He had almost been killed just now, and was still in shock. He had to make a quick getaway.
But this put Li Haoran in a difficult position.
Li Haoran's original intention was to work with his apprentice Li Jishi to stall Wang Hao for a while, giving those Confucian School Grandmaster time and opportunity to retreat safely.
But who would have thought that the brat would slip away first, leaving him alone to face this freakish junior.
This is really a disaster!
"You shameless old man, looks like you've been dumped!"
Wang Hao continued his frenzied sword attack while chuckling coldly.
"Hmph! Even if I die, I'll drag you, this monstrous scourge, Hell with me!"
" The Vast Righteousness Sword Instruction Sacrifice Life for Righteousness!"
Li Haoran's face showed a resolute expression, and his aura suddenly surged, which was extremely similar to the killing move that Li Jishi had used in the capital.
Having experienced this move before, Wang Hao dared not be careless. He immediately retreated several steps and was about to unleash a move called " Two Armies Facing Off - Explosion" when Li Haoran suddenly turned his sword around and transformed into a streak of sword light, rushing outwards and disappearing from sight in the blink of an eye.
Wang Hao, who was just about to unleash his ultimate move, was completely dumbfounded by this scene.