At this moment, many martial artists around gasped in surprise. Gu Chen had struck first despite being behind, and even while lying on the ground without any leverage, he was still able to unleash such a powerful attack!
Drawing the longsword back into his hand, Wei Aozhong stared at Gu Chen, who had just gotten up, his expression shifting with shock. "How can your internal energy be so powerful? What kind of cultivation technique have you been practicing?"
"You just said you were almost invincible among those of the same level, but in my opinion, you're nothing special," Gu Chen said calmly. "My current cultivation level is only around the Peak of the Early Revolving Illumination Realm, yet you still can't do anything to me."
"Damn it! Stop talking big!"
Wei Aozhong's face was contorted with rage. Control? Of course he didn't believe Gu Chen's nonsense, and he couldn't accept that Gu Chen dared to speak to him in such an attitude. Originally, Gu Chen should have died by this sword!
He leaped forward again, his Wei Aozhong surging, his aura even stronger than before!
The longsword in his hand gleamed coldly and moved with incredible speed. Due to the close proximity, Gu Chen was forced to confront the sword head-on!
Another burst of energy was unleashed. Since his rebirth, Gu Chen had spent his days, besides engaging in battle, reflecting on the differences between magic and martial arts, simulating them during combat. Therefore, even now, unarmed, with the powerful Inner Breath support of the "Heaven and Earth Creation Art," his hands shone brightly, and his martial arts became increasingly adept at execution. Strands of sword-patterned energy dispersed from the void, drawing Wei Aozhong's sword aura aside.
"Bastard! Bastard!"
In the blink of an eye, Wei Aozhong and Gu Chen had exchanged more than twenty blows, but during this time Wei Aozhong was extremely frustrated. No matter what sword moves he used, he could not do anything to Gu Chen. Gu Chen's energy was long and powerful, and he used force to deflect force, easily neutralizing all of Wei Aozhong's attacks.
Throughout the entire process, although Gu Chen was in a passive defensive posture, he seemed to be strolling leisurely, with a mocking smile on his face, which made Wei Aozhong furious and curse in his heart.
As the battle intensified, everyone was equally shocked.
They hadn't expected that Gu Chen could actually hold his own against Wei Aozhong, and even after so many moves, he still wouldn't be defeated.
Among those present, only a few, including Jiang Huamei, realized that although Gu Chen's aura was currently only at the Early Revolving Illumination Realm, his understanding of martial arts far surpassed Wei Aozhong's!
This idea is really strange, after all, Gu Chen is three times Wei Aozhong!
But in front of Gu Chen, Wei Aozhong was like a child!
At this moment, Wei Aozhong was extremely angry. He was simply unwilling to accept that a martial artist in the Early Revolving Illumination Realm could fight him to a standstill. This was simply an insult!
"Kill!"
Finally, Wei Aozhong couldn't hold back any longer. He couldn't continue fighting like this; his pride wouldn't allow it, and he also didn't want to see Gu Chen's smug look anymore!
He's going to kill Gu Chen!
Therefore, in the instant he used the force to turn around, he advanced instead of retreating, and changed the move of his long sword!
Cloud Yang Sword! Advanced martial arts technique!
The signature martial art of the Steel Tremor Sect!
This sword strike is simple in technique and lacks any fancy moves, yet when executed, it shines like the rising sun, radiating a brilliant red light!
The longsword slashed straight out, its light compressed infinitely, transforming into a thick sword aura that shot out. Due to its immense speed, the air was sliced apart like water, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth became chaotic.
In the darkness, everyone's eyes were stinged. This was no sword light; it was clearly a sun pressing down, with an aura that seemed to burn the earth!
"Sword energy?!"
Upon seeing this, Yu Sheng couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, and his expression changed instantly!
This is something that only martial arts masters can comprehend; it usually takes reaching the Late Revolving Illumination Realm to understand it!
I never expected that Wei Aozhong was only at the Middle Revolving Illumination Realm, had already grasped it!
Although Wei Aozhong has been stuck at this level for more than ten years without making a breakthrough, his understanding of martial arts has indeed far surpassed that of other martial artists of the same level!
If Gu Chen hadn't provoked Wei Aozhong a state of humiliation and anger, he probably wouldn't have used this move at this moment!
"This Steel Tremor Sect was indeed well hidden!"
"Wei Aozhong truly lives up to his reputation as a master on the Dragon Ranking!"
"They're far superior to the two from the Liu Family just now!"
Yu Sheng was still trembling with fear, and in his shock, he looked at Gu Chen.
Upon seeing this, he was startled once again.
Gu Chen's expression remained calm.
"Die!"
Although the sword energy surrounding Wei Aozhong's sword didn't seem pure, and even had a somewhat thin quality, it was still sword energy! A realm that martial artists dream of achieving!
This sword strike, with its flying sword energy, was unstoppable!
Everyone was utterly astonished. To be able to comprehend sword energy at the Revolving Illumination Realm was not only a symbol of strength, but also a symbol of talent!
"Elder, you actually comprehended sword energy?!"
Even the Steel Tremor Sect warriors around them were shocked, but then they all exclaimed with joy!
Martial artists all use weapons, unless they specialize in hand-to-hand combat. Sword energy and saber energy are symbols of a certain realm, and are one of the important insights a martial artist gains in the Late Revolving Illumination Realm! This realm is different from the internal energy that a martial artist can exert; it requires a martial artist in the Late Revolving Illumination Realm to mix with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to obtain it!
After all, above the Grandmaster Realm is the Innate Stage, and only at that stage can one communicate with heaven and earth!
Sword energy is equally rare!
Faced with the crowd's shock, Jiang Huamei burst into laughter, his face full of smugness, and declared loudly, "Don't panic, everyone! The Grand Elder only comprehended sword energy a few months ago, and this is his first time using it. He can only maintain it for five breaths, but that's enough to kill the scoundrel!"
Did I realize this a few months ago?
Many martial artists present were deeply shaken upon hearing Jiang Huamei's words!
To achieve a breakthrough beyond one's level is something few can do; even among many one-star families and sects in the Land of Heaven and Earth, such feats are extremely rare!
Even five breaths would be enough to shock Huaxia!
"There's hope for our Steel Tremor Sect!"
"With the Grand Elder here, promotion to a one-star sect is just around the corner!"
"Yes, entering the Land of Heaven and Earth is just around the corner!"
The crowd roared in support of the Grand Elder!
Amidst the clamor, Gu Chen remained unmoved, a cold smile even spreading across his lips.
Five breaths?
"Good!"
Seeing Gu Chen's nonchalant attitude, Jiang Huamei became even more enraged and said, "With your knowledge, you probably don't even know what sword energy is. To see sword energy before you die today is already an incredible stroke of luck for you! Five breaths are enough to kill you!"
As Jiang Huamei said, Wei Aozhong, who was unleashing sword energy through his comprehension, could only maintain it for five breaths. But five breaths was enough for Gu Chen to die several times over!