bookbashuk Chapter 167 Shushan: What a huge black pot!
Chapter 167 Shushan: What a huge black pot!
Chapter 167 Mount Shu: What a huge black pot!
"call!"
The sword light tore through the air, emitting a dense, chilling shriek. Even before it fell, the sword's force had already pressed the earth downwards, causing countless cracks to spread in all directions like a spider web.
On the distant mountains, countless trees were uprooted by the sword force and sent flying into the air. Before they even reached the area where the ten thousand swords fell, they were shredded into dust by the sword energy that filled the air. The dust flew everywhere and reflected a pale halo under the moonlight.
Russell simply took a deep breath, his chest expanding outwards at a visible rate, his purple blood surging wildly with each breath, converging between his chest and abdomen.
The air within a radius of several dozen feet was sucked out in one breath, forming a vacuum. Then, air from further away rushed in to fill the vacuum, bringing with it a gale that created a huge cyclone around Russell.
then----
"roar!!!"
The sound exploded deep within his chest, and Russell opened his mouth and let out a dragon's roar that shook the heavens and the four corners of the earth. Wherever it passed, the air was compressed into a visible white shock wave, and the ground was blown up layer by layer. Gravel and soil were pushed outward by the sound wave and rolled outward, forming a ring wave that kept expanding.
The Peacock King of the second level of Sendai can shatter heaven and earth with a single roar. Although Russell cannot do that now, he is by no means comparable to Li Xiaoyao.
The azure sword light shattered the instant it came into contact with the sound waves, and for a moment the sky was filled with fragments of sword light.
So strong!
This scene made Li Xiaoyao's heart skip a beat. Although this move, the Myriad Swords Technique, was more of a test, was it really going to be shattered so easily?
Is this some kind of ridiculous scheme? Didn't my mother-in-law say this was a cushy job? Is it too late to run away now?
This is tricky!
Li Xiaoyao mentally complained, but his hands moved without hesitation. He slightly raised the Seven Star Sword in his hand, and wisps of crystalline sword intent flowed across the blade like ripples of water.
The next moment, a terrifying sword aura suddenly rose up, and Li Xiaoyao and his sword transformed into a lifelike sword aura dragon, stirring up endless air currents in the sky, roaring as it ferociously rushed towards Russell.
"There were masters fighting at the foot of Mount Shu."
Such a grand spectacle naturally did not escape the notice of Qingwei and the others on Mount Shu. With just a quick calculation, Daoist Qingwei guessed what had happened.
"Hmph!" Elder Cang Gu, known for his fiery temper, couldn't help but snort coldly, "The defense of the Demon-Suppressing Tower at Mount Shu concerns the well-being of all people. How can these two act so recklessly!"
Upon hearing this, Elder He Yang couldn't help but curl a mocking smile: "Junior Brother Cang Gu, since you're so indignant, why don't you go over and mediate?"
"You—" Cang Gu glared at He Yang. He was just irritable, not manic, and certainly not stupid. How could he possibly get involved in a battle of that level down the mountain? If they were to go, it would have to be all five of them together, using the Five Elements Rotation Formation, before they would even have a fighting chance.
"Senior Brother Sect Leader, what should we do now?" Seeing that Cang Gu remained silent, He Yang smiled smugly, stroked his beard, and looked at Daoist Qingwei.
"First, activate the sect's protective formation to prevent the aftershocks of their battle from affecting the Demon Suppression Tower. Junior Brother Heyang and Junior Brother Jingming, you two help me activate the Sky-Gazing Mirror so that we, fellow disciples, can witness the true face of this master."
"I will obey the sect leader's decree!"
Master Qingwei carried out the arrangements methodically, and no one present had any objections.
Soon, a pale golden barrier rose up from the four corners of Mount Shu, condensing into an inverted giant bowl that enveloped Mount Shu.
In the center of the Righteousness Pavilion, before the five elders Qingwei, Canggu, Jingming, Heyang, and Youxuan, a bronze mirror engraved with the Taiji Bagua diagram shone brightly.
This Heavenly Mirror was an ancient artifact bestowed by the gods to help Mount Shu monitor the world and maintain order in the human realm. At this moment, under the urging of the five elders' magical power, a circular image was refracted in the mirror, and in this image was the scene of Li Xiaoyao riding his sword and transforming into a dragon to stab Russell.
The sword light was like a dragon, stirring up the sky. Endless air currents swirled and surged around the dragon's body, reaching the pinnacle of power.
"What a perfect blend of man and sword, sword energy transforming into a dragon!" Cang Gu's eyes lit up instantly. The Shu Mountain Sect, also known as the Shu Mountain Sword Sect, was unparalleled in swordsmanship, even comparable to the once dominant Tianyong City in the cultivation world. How could he not see the extent of this sword's mastery in terms of swordsmanship and sword intent? "This person is probably only one step away from becoming an immortal."
He Yang couldn't help but nod in agreement: "Indeed, this person's swordsmanship has reached an unprecedented level, far surpassing ours. I just wonder which heroes he is fighting against."
"Indeed, indeed! Anyone who can rival such a master must be an absolute sage. For this battle to take place at the foot of Mount Shu, and for us to witness it firsthand, is truly a great fortune in life! With this battle, we can die without regrets," Jingming also spoke up.
In the arena, Russell's long, purplish-black hair was casually draped over his shoulders, and a faint purple aura surrounded him, making him appear both godlike and demonic. As he took a step, the ruins beneath his feet suddenly exploded into a giant crater dozens of feet in diameter. The purple aura shot into the sky like a volcanic eruption, piercing through the clouds and dyeing the night sky above his head a deep purple.
Stepping forward, bowing, and throwing a punch—all in one fluid motion.
Thunder roared through the heavens and earth, and the surging blood energy instantly transformed into a massive rainbow several miles thick, tearing through the void and crashing heavily towards the sword energy dragon.
With a loud bang, the sword energy dragon roared and shattered, causing ripples to spread through the void and shake the sky. A deep trench was plowed into the ground, and rubble and soil were blown hundreds of feet into the air by the shockwave. Everything tangible and intangible in the sky for dozens of miles was completely destroyed!
The thoughts of all the spectators were crushed by an overwhelming and unparalleled fist intent.
It was as if everything in the world had ceased to exist, leaving only that vast and boundless fist intent.
"What domineering fist intent!" Master Qingwei's eyes flashed. With the current intelligence network of Mount Shu, he had no idea when such a powerful immortal had appeared in the world.
Moreover, this person's fighting spirit is domineering, and his actions are likely to be dictated by his own whims, whether good or evil, and it is unknown whether this will bring fortune or misfortune to the world.
"No! No!" Just as the elders, including Qingwei, were marveling at the abundance of talented individuals in the mortal realm, only Elder Youxuan, who had been closely observing the battlefield, noticed something amiss. He quickly pointed at Li Xiaoyao, whose figure was swaying and fleeing in a disheveled state in the void, and exclaimed in surprise, "How is this person using the magic of Mount Shu!?"
"What!?"
Eyes widened instantly, all turning to look at the screen.
Bathed in moonlight, Li Xiaoyao swayed with every step, like a drunken immortal under the moon. Countless illusory figures appeared and shattered around him, alternating between reality and illusion, blocking and resisting the pressure of the aftershocks of the fist's intent.
"Drunken Immortal Gazing at the Moon Step! Immortal Wind and Cloud Body Technique!" Cang Gu's throat bobbed, the excitement he had felt while watching the spectacle was gone, replaced by disbelief.
Who exactly is this person? How could they wield the Shu Mountain magic with such mastery?
"This is bad!"
Elder Heyang thought even deeper. Although this person's cultivation was high and his swordsmanship was strong, he was like a child in front of the other person and could hardly resist. It was still unknown why the two were fighting so fiercely. If they were mortal enemies, then if this person was defeated, the other person would definitely cause trouble for Mount Shu because of this person's skills.
What a huge black pot!
This villain with the sword is framing someone!
"Sect Leader!" In their haste, He Yang and You Xuan could only turn to Daoist Qingwei.
Master Qingwei looked solemn. Although he was also curious about Li Xiaoyao's identity, he knew that this was not the time to delve into the matter. He immediately said, "This person knows the Shu Mountain martial arts very well, so he must have a close relationship with Shu Mountain. Now he has gotten into a dispute with someone at the foot of Shu Mountain. It is only right and proper that we go and mediate."
Whether it was a deliberate frame-up or there were other hidden reasons, at this point, the Shu Mountain sect could no longer remain uninvolved.
"Let's go." With a flick of his whisk, Master Qingwei opened the window and immediately took off on his sword, followed closely by Cang Gu, He Yang, and the other three.
"Master! Sect Leader!" On the plaza, Xu Changqing, who had just delivered the poisoned man from the Qiankun Bag to the medicine hall and was preparing to report the situation to his master, looked at the five streaks of light disappearing into the distance in the sky and hurriedly spoke.
Master Qingwei's tone remained calm and composed, showing no sign of panic: "Changqing, before we return to the mountain, you must guard the Demon-Suppressing Tower well and prevent any mishaps."
He wasn't without suspicion that this was a diversionary tactic, but he had faith in his eldest disciple's abilities.
With Changqing around, he believed that Changqing could handle any conspiracies or schemes on his own.
"Disciple obeys!" Xu Changqing respectfully bowed in the direction where the Fifth Elder had gone.
At the foot of Mount Shu.
A series of air-shaking explosions resounded as Li Xiaoyao exerted all his strength to maneuver in the sky, unleashing bursts of surging sword energy that shot densely towards the oncoming purple figure. However, these sword energies were like paper before him, shattering upon contact and unable to stop his unstoppable advance.
In the blink of an eye, Russell had already swept past him, leaving behind a trail of afterimages, and rushed in front of him.
As the face magnified before his eyes, Li Xiaoyao's pupils contracted. He stepped on the green wind of the Immortal Wind Cloud Body Technique, and his figure suddenly drifted backward. He was like a leaf caught in a gale, flying backward in a whirlwind. He barely avoided the head-on impact, but the edge of the impact still grazed his body, pushing him violently outward.
The golden light membrane protecting his body's true essence trembled violently, like a bronze mirror being squeezed by a tremendous force, instantly revealing countless fine cracks. Li Xiaoyao groaned, felt a sweet taste in his throat, and forcibly swallowed the blood that welled up in his mouth.
But he had no time to feel the surging blood and energy within his body. His sword finger rose again, and a blazing crimson-gold light emanated from the top of his head—
Gai rushed out, transforming into a raging fire of fighting spirit that enveloped his entire body.
The Heavenly Gang Battle Qi, which allows one to exchange their vital energy for a significant boost in combat power in a short period of time!
Under the Heavenly Gang Battle Qi, Li Xiaoyao did not pause for a moment. His hands moved rapidly, forming hand seals. A talisman condensed at his fingertips and was then wrapped in sword energy as he thrust it towards Russell.
Seeing the golden rune sword flying towards him, Russell grinned, stretched out his right hand, spread his five fingers, and reached out to grab the rune sword.
The moment the talisman sword was in his hand, it exploded with a deafening roar. The golden light transformed into a blazing ball of light, engulfing Russell's entire right hand. The shockwave from the explosion spread in all directions, causing the air within a radius of hundreds of feet to churn violently.
"If that's all there is to it, I think your journey into the past can end here." With a casual flick of his hand, Russell tilted his head dismissively at Li Xiaoyao.
"Alright then—" Li Xiaoyao sighed, raised his hand and lightly flicked the spine of the Seven Star Sword, immediately producing a clear and crisp sword hum: "I thought I'd never use this move again in my life—"
Taking the wine gourd from his waist, Li Xiaoyao took a big gulp. The wine poured out of the gourd, shimmering with an amber light under the moonlight. He gulped it down, some of it dripping down his chin and wetting his clothes. The flames of his Heavenly Gang Battle Qi suddenly subsided, but the sword intent in his eyes grew even brighter.
"The wine is strong, the intoxication is overwhelming, let us call upon the gods to drink together and be drunk for a thousand autumns!"
As Li Xiaoyao brushed the Seven Star Sword across its blade, the sword seemed to come alive, its chanting sound overwhelming the turbulent air currents.
"Love knows no bounds!"
Li Xiaoyao roared, his figure moved, and he stepped into the sky a thousand feet high. The moonlight spread out a silvery-white curtain behind him, making his outline exceptionally clear.
He turned around at the highest point, head down and feet up, and swooped down.
As he fell, Li Xiaoyao and the Seven Star Sword gradually disappeared. His body dissipated, the sword dissipated, and the boundary between man and sword blurred, eventually transforming into a hundred-foot-long, seven-colored giant sword that had been refined to its ultimate form.
The greatsword was entirely shimmering with light, seven-colored rays flowing across its blade, its tip pointing downwards, aimed directly at Russell on the ground.
Under this sword, the world suddenly fell silent, as if the entire world held its breath in that instant, awaiting the arrival of this sword.
"What 'love without end'? This is clearly the Dionysian curse." With a slight sneer, Russell also let out a soft breath as he faced the sword.
The power of the colorless realm was unleashed, stripping away all colors from the world.
The next instant, the seven-colored giant sword pierced the edge of the colorless realm.
There was no disturbance, no explosion, no roar; it came and went silently, with only an eerie, suffocating silence.
Just as a red-hot iron is plunged into ice, the greatsword slowly sank into a colorless world, where its vibrant colors were gradually replaced by monotonous gray and white.
"Very good, but not enough." As the greatsword drew ever closer, Russell slowly raised his right hand, gripped the tip, and slammed it down onto the ground.
boom!
A giant crater hundreds of feet in diameter was blasted open in the ground. Amidst the flowing light, the longsword, which was enveloped in sword intent, was suddenly smashed to pieces. Li Xiaoyao lay at the bottom of the crater, spitting out blood.
"It's over—" Li Xiaoyao used his last bit of strength to look up at Russell walking towards him and said weakly, "You won."
"It's just a fact, you don't need to tell me." Russell withdrew his colorless realm domain and condensed a wisp of essence at his fingertips.
"No need to waste your energy," Li Xiaoyao gently shook his head and refused, "This body is just an illusion created by the Dream of Returning Souls. We've already reached our limit."
"Then forget it." Upon hearing this, Russell also decisively dissipated his energy. "Now you know I'm not a bad person?"
"What difference does it make whether I know it or not, I still can't beat you," Li Xiaoyao said helplessly, but fortunately he had figured out one thing.
With Russell's strength, there was absolutely no need for him to do anything underhanded in the past, since there aren't many people who can beat him in the future.
Having figured this out, he saw no need to continue. He casually tossed the half jade pendant in his arms to Russell, and his body instantly vanished into specks of light.
Only at this moment did the five elders of Mount Shu arrive late, and the last scene they witnessed was Li Xiaoyao's journey back to the future.
In professional terms, this scene is described as one where the body and soul are completely annihilated.
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