Rust Dragon Eroding Halberd, the Resonance of Corrosion
Just when Wang An thought the battle was about to end with this sudden counterattack...
The bronze halberd held in the hand of the Jiuli Bingjian emitted Sound Vibration the universe, suppressing the extreme Thunder-Cold Sword Intent.
Having regained his senses, Jiuli Bingjian stretched his stiff limbs, gripped the bronze halberd tightly, and asked Wang An had retreated into the distance after landing a successful attack.
"Master, what kind of technique is this?"
"Even a veteran Middle Tier 2 expert like myself, if it weren't for the protective Spirituality of the sacrificial artifact, anyone else hit by your sword would basically be dead."
Wang An, holding a long-handled magic sword intertwined with lightning and cold air, stood in the void and spoke calmly.
"This is a sword intent condensed from the principles of law and the Divine Ability True Intent. Although it is still in its embryonic form and cannot yet display the power of its laws, it can be called [Thunder Execution Clear Cold Severing Seal Sword Intent], which has the effect of freezing the mind and paralyzing the body."
"Jiuli, this is your first time dealing with this, so it's understandable that you were caught off guard. Next time, be prepared before facing this sword strike, and you won't be so effective."
Upon hearing this, Jiuli Bingjian frowned and pondered deeply.
"Such power, and it's not even in its complete form. If this sword intent were to fully construct its laws, it would probably be among the best in the Middle Tier 3, and ordinary experts would find it difficult to withstand."
Sensing the sword intent flowing within his body, the Jiuli Bingjian did not Sacrificial Method its full power to slowly erode the sword intent, but instead compressed and suppressed it.
"However, I might also be able to use this sword intent to comprehend a method that aligns with the True Intent essence of my Bronze Human Race. This one gain would be enough."
His gaze sharpened as he looked at the Avatar standing silently in the distance. He slammed his bronze halberd into the air, paused briefly, and then said somewhat apologetically,
"Fellow Daoist Heavenly River has allowed me to experience the wonders of sword intent, from which I have gained much. Since you have come here as a guest to spar and discuss the Dao with me, you cannot leave empty-handed. I hope that my next Sacrificial Method, [Rust Dragon Eroding Halberd], will also bring you some benefits."
As soon as these words were spoken, the golden dragon patterns that had been coiled around the bronze halberd quietly took on a bronze luster, completely merging with the halberd. Then, a blue dragon shadow coiled around the body of the Jiuli Bingjian.
This dragon shadow, however, was different from the previous attacks in its sharpness and domineering aura. Its entire body was covered with bronze rust, and a sense of time flowing through the world and all things decaying, even the Daoist Divine Ability and supernatural powers were no exception, was rising up.
The Jiuli Bingjian brandished their bronze halberds, displaying a powerful and unrestrained battlefield scene reminiscent of dragons soaring through the heavens and fighting fiercely against the world.
As he wielded his halberd technique, his aura of "Unstoppable Hegemon" surged even higher, completely eliminating the suppression of Wang An's Purple Mansion Divine Ability "Heavenly River of Return to Oneness," and his momentum grew ever stronger.
"Roar"
As they reached their peak, a dragon's roar resounded, and the Jiuli Bingjian, carrying unparalleled momentum, charged towards Wang An.
As it approached, a silver Heavenly River still condensed and coiled around its body, but this time, it lacked the sharpness that had shattered everything before.
Under the onslaught of this bronze rust dragon, all the Divine Ability, magic, and weapons that tried to block it began to crumble under its unique corrosive power. It was as if, after millions of years of changes in the Dao, the laws, and the techniques, everything became as brittle as rusted copper and scattered in the wind.
However, against this kind of [Path of War Sacrifice]'s reckless close-combat attacks, it is extremely difficult to attack the real body unless one can predict the next location of Wang An's ethereal form.
This time, the phantom remained in place after the attack, but instead of being scattered, it was tainted with a sense of decay, as if trying to trace the original entity back to this phantom.
However, the true essence of the law has not yet been achieved, and even if there is such a trend, it cannot be realized.
However, Wang An felt that this corrosive power was really strange. With the methods he currently possessed, he couldn't think of any way to resist it after it hit his body.
"Bronze is inherently patina, containing the corrosive power of time. Whether it's the Five Elements or sword intent, at their level, it's extremely easy for this patina to corrode and corrupt them."
Seeing that he had missed again, Jiuli Bingjian withdrew his bronze halberd and adjusted his aura.
He shook his head with a wry smile, somewhat helplessly.
"Fellow Daoist Heavenly River's Divine Ability are truly unpredictable and difficult to grasp. I consider this a loss."
Seeing this, Wang An sheathed his sword and offered words of comfort.
"I sense that Jiuli's Sacrificial Method still has room for improvement. Once you master the relevant laws, you'll likely be able to break through my ability to become ethereal. Moreover, the power of this corrosion is extremely strong, and I can't find a way to directly counter it. Fellow Daoist, there's no need for this; we can consider it a draw."
"We cultivators need not be anxious about short-term gains or losses; our aim is to continuously climb higher and higher. Even minor setbacks are a form of tempering."
Upon hearing this, Jiuli Bingjian's initial frustration and disappointment at failing to deliver his two Sacrificial Method dissipated somewhat, and he adjusted his mood with a hearty laugh.
"Fellow Daoist, there's no need for such consolation. I've gained a great deal from our discussion today. It has also made me aware of my shortcomings in this area. Once I achieve the Middle Tier level 3 in my seclusion, I will definitely have another battle with you."
The two then exchanged compliments and landed in the pavilion in the center of the valley lake.
The Middle Tier experts greeted them again, Shennong Yinmu couldn't help but praise them when she saw the two stop.
"Fellow Daoist Heavenly River, this Divine Ability is truly extraordinary, with all its capabilities being remarkably comprehensive. It has opened up a completely new perspective for us."
Other professors and mentors nodded in agreement.
Wang An also understood that the Divine Ability and Sacrificial Method of the two Transcendent System were ultimately different.
The Priest System of the Bronze Human Race requires the use of one's own natal ritual implements to perform Sacrificial Method; this is the method of manipulating the implement and then reactivating it.
The Purple Mansion Perfected Person's Purple Mansion Divine Ability is directly controlled by a person, and the reaction speed and flexibility in this are much faster than when a person controls a weapon.
Of course, if he were to fight them bare-handed, he would be at a disadvantage due to not having a weapon of the same rank. Even someone like Wang An, who was using a weapon of a slightly lower quality, would not dare to use his magic sword to block their Sacrificial Method attacks.
Just as everyone was discussing with Jiuli Bingjian how to deal with the Perfected Heavenly River Divine Ability in the previous battle, and how to fight back and suppress him,
Gaoyang Zhenkong spoke up at this moment, and pointed to the seven young people of the Initial Tier level 1 beside him to introduce them to Wang An.
"Fellow Daoist Heavenly River, these individuals are extremely interested in your Transcendent System. Even despite the pressure from our Middle Tier life levels, they insist on staying here to patiently observe and comprehend it."
"Fellow Daoist, you may consider accepting a few suitable disciples. There's no need to force them out of consideration for us. Please feel free to give them any tests they may face."
Wang An looked up at the seven men and women, among whom the most eye-catching was the little girl in a blue lotus dress who was holding a bronze greatsword. Her gaze was fixed on the [Star-Slaying Thunder Punishment Dharma Sword] that Wang An carried. The others were also radiant and eager to try, each with their own aspirations and ideas.