Chapter 300: Heavenly Sword Manifestation, Dragon Elephant Suppressing Prison Array
"Ten Thousand Swords Divine Technique Nine Heavens Embracing the Moon!"
Heavenly Cang Continent, outside Iron Sword City.
As soon as Wansui uttered these words, his spiritual energy surged wildly. However, rather than simply releasing it to increase his presence, he gathered all of his energy into the three swords floating behind him.
Yes, from the very beginning of his battle against Qinghou, those three swords had never left his side. The thousands of swords floating in the air were mere projections created from spiritual energy.
But now, realizing that he couldn't overpower Qinghou and had nearly suffered a serious injury, Wansui decided to stop holding back. His next move would be a finishing blow.
The True Meaning of "Nine Heavens Embracing the Moon"
Just as Xiao Tiance was wondering about the name of Wansui's technique, a crescent moon suddenly appeared above the rightmost sword behind him.
As the moonlight shone, Wansui's aura became even sharper, his presence more oppressive.
Within the spirit array, the white clothed sixth grade Sovereign watching the fight gasped, "I can't believe that puppet forced Wansui Mountain Lord to use the Ten Thousand Swords Divine Technique."
Xiao Tiance, hearing this, raised an eyebrow. It wasn't much information. He already knew the name of the technique, but he had yet to see its full power.
Xiao Tiance's Battle Philosophy
However, Xiao Tiance was not the kind of person to stand back and admire an opponent's ultimate move.
His battle philosophy was simple: end the fight as quickly and efficiently as possible.
So, as Wansui prepared to unleash his strongest attack, Xiao Tiance issued a direct order to Qinghou:
"Attack!"
Clash of Strengths
Just as the crescent moon behind Wansui shifted from a sliver to a full moon, Qinghou's fist was already upon him.
Clang!
This time, Wansui did not let his guard down. Having already suffered once from Qinghou's overwhelming power, he drew his leftmost sword and slashed.
The moment the fist and sword collided, Wansui's entire body was launched backward like a cannonball.
After skidding over a thousand meters, he barely managed to stop. His hand holding the sword trembled violently, unable to maintain a firm grip.
Wansui's Shock
"Damn it! What kind of puppet is this?!" Wansui gritted his teeth, his eyes locked on Qinghou, who was already charging toward him again.
"My sword can cut through even a Sovereign's Manifestation, yet it didn't leave even a single scratch on that thing's body… This is terrifying!"
Realizing this, Wansui knew he had no choice but to go all out.
Nine Heavens Embracing the Moon
His face darkened. He switched swords, gripping the one infused with the full moon's power.
"If the tiger doesn't roar, do you take me for a sick cat?! I am Wansui, Lord of Spirit Sword Mountain! There's no way I can't defeat a mere puppet!"
With a cold snort, Wansui clenched his sword tightly and slashed.
The Moon's Descent
"Swish! Swish! Swish!"
The sky filled with countless crescent shaped sword beams, raining down like falling moons.
At that moment, Xiao Tiance finally understood why the move was called "Nine Heavens Embracing the Moon."
With each swing, blades of moonlight slashed downward, as if someone had reached up and pulled the full moon straight from the sky.
Xiao Tiance couldn't help but admire the technique.
"Strong very strong!"
Even though his power was not yet fully restored due to the ongoing transformation of his Battle Qi into spiritual energy, he was confident that he could replicate such a move.
But as for Qinghou…
"Even this won't break through Qinghou's defenses."
The Unstoppable Qinghou
"Swish! Swish! Swish!"
The blade shaped moons rained down relentlessly, yet Qinghou charged forward without dodging or blocking.
Seeing this, Wansui scoffed.
"Arrogant fool!"
His sword slashed even faster, sending wave after wave of deadly crescents at Qinghou.
But then
The Truth of Absolute Defense
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The sword beams crashed into Qinghou's golden body, only tearing through his clothes, revealing his radiant, indestructible form.
"Impossible!" Wansui froze in disbelief.
His attacks were slowing Qinghou down but had failed to do any actual damage.
Desperate Counterattack
Gritting his teeth, Wansui swung again, unleashing a cross shaped sword wave.
Clang!
This time, the impact was enough to send Qinghou flying.
Seeing this, Wansui hovered in mid air and turned his gaze toward Xiao Tiance.
"Xiao Tiance, enough! Must you truly make an enemy of both Spirit Sword Mountain and Heaven Net Hall?"
Xiao Tiance's Cold Response
Hearing this, Xiao Tiance simply laughed.
"I was never interested in you to begin with. If you hadn't stepped in to interfere, I wouldn't have wasted my time with you."
Then, his smile vanished, and his gaze turned icy.
"I'll give you one last chance. Leave now, and I'll pretend you were never here. Otherwise, today, either you fall, or I do."
Wansui's Attempt at Negotiation
"Must you be so stubborn?" Wansui sighed, trying to suppress his frustration.
"The woman in question was never harmed. As you heard, the Nine Colored Heaven Swallowing Python Clan has already taken her away.
"If you back down now, I will personally ensure that both Spirit Sword Mountain and Heaven Net Hall owe you a favor.
"Together, our two sects dominate the Heavenly Cang Continent. Even Heaven's Firmament Academy must think twice before acting against us. That favor is worth something, wouldn't you agree?"
Xiao Tiance's Resolution
Xiao Tiance's smirk widened.
"So that's it. You were planning to ally with Heaven Net Hall to expand your power while Heaven's Firmament Academy's Headmaster was in seclusion."
"But what does that have to do with me?"
His voice dropped an octave, carrying a weight of undeniable authority.
"You dared to lay a hand on Medusa. It doesn't matter if she was hurt or not you crossed the line.
"And I don't forgive."
Final Stand
Wansui's heart sank as he realized Xiao Tiance had already made up his mind.
"This man... is not to be reasoned with."
A deep killing intent surged in Wansui's eyes as he tightened his grip on his sword.
"If that's the case, then I must fight to the death!"
And so, the battle continued…
At this point, Wansui had only two choices:
Withdraw now. He could teach Liu Yuansheng a lesson to vent his frustration and then visit the Hall Master of Tianluo Hall later to discuss matters.
Continue the battle. If Wansui insisted on fighting, then Xiao Tiance would gladly use him as a sparring partner. After all, testing the true combat power of the Great Thousand World with such a strong opponent was a rare opportunity.
A training dummy of this caliber was hard to come by.
Xiao Tiance's Cold Response
"What nonsense."
Xiao Tiance scoffed and said flatly, "I have no interest in dealing with Spirit Sword Mountain or Tianluo Hall. Neither of you even have a single Lower Earth Sovereign. What right do you have to claim I owe you a favor?"
His voice was filled with disdain, giving Wansui not a single shred of respect.
Wansui's Killing Intent
Hearing these blatant words of dismissal, Wansui's expression turned ice cold, his killing intent erupting without restraint.
Yes, killing intent pure, undisguised.
"Good. Very good."
"Even the scholars of Heaven's Firmament Academy have to give me face, yet you, an insignificant eighth grade Sovereign, dare to be so arrogant?
Then don't blame me for taking you down and presenting you as a gift to Tianluo Hall!"
Wansui's voice was filled with murderous intent, his eyes locking onto Xiao Tiance.
Xiao Tiance's Lethal Decision
"Heh."
Xiao Tiance let out a cold chuckle and commanded without hesitation:
"Qinghou, kill him!"
If Wansui had not released his killing intent, Xiao Tiance might have continued playing along.
But now?
He was the enemy.
And against an enemy, there was only one approach eliminate them.
The Overwhelming Power of Qinghou
"Swish!"
Qinghou's golden figure flickered as he dashed through the air, appearing instantly beside Wansui.
"Fast!"
Wansui's pupils shrank in shock, barely managing to swing his sword in an attempt to counter.
However
Qinghou did not dodge.
Instead, he let the sword strike his body while his fist shot straight toward Wansui's chest.
"Boom!"
A deafening explosion rang out as the sheer force of Qinghou's punch shattered the air itself, flames igniting from the sheer friction of his speed and power.
Wansui's chest caved inward, and he was blasted away, spewing a mouthful of blood.
Even as he soared backward, his chest showed no signs of recovery a testament to the sheer force behind the blow.
Wansui's Shock
"Damn it!"
His mind reeled in disbelief.
Previously, he thought he could handle Qinghou, but now?
Now, he felt fear.
A single punch had left him gravely wounded, and he hadn't even activated his Sovereign Manifestation yet!
"What kind of puppet is this?!"
"This power is absurd!"
A Desperate Counterattack
"Swish!"
Before Wansui could steady himself, Qinghou's golden form flickered and appeared behind him once more.
"Damn it!"
Gritting his teeth, Wansui forcibly twisted his body midair and swung his sword with all his might.
"Clang!"
His sword struck Qinghou's neck, yet failed to leave a scratch.
Not only that
Two more swords shot forward like arrows, piercing into Qinghou's body.
"Ding! Ding!"
Not a single wound appeared.
Xiao Tiance's Amusement
"What a pity."
Xiao Tiance smirked as he watched from below.
He wasn't disappointed that Qinghou had been hit he was disappointed in Wansui.
"Still too weak."
At first, Xiao Tiance thought Wansui, as Lord of Spirit Sword Mountain, would be a worthy sparring opponent.
But now?
"Not even close."
The Unleashing of a Sovereign Manifestation
Suddenly
"Boom!"
A golden light erupted from Wansui's body, coalescing into an enormous figure thousands of meters tall.
Seeing this, Xiao Tiance's grin widened.
"A Sovereign Manifestation, huh?"
Reactions from the Spirit Array
Inside the spirit array, the black robed and white robed sixth grade Sovereigns shook with excitement.
"This is it! Wansui is finally going all out!"
A Sovereign's true power wasn't just their individual strength it was their Sovereign Manifestation, the ultimate representation of their combat prowess.
"That's the Heavenly Sword Manifestation," the white robed Sovereign gasped.
"It may not be ranked among the top 100 Sovereign Manifestations of the Great Thousand World, but its power is said to rival even the top 50!"
Terror and Confidence
Even Liu Yuansheng, hearing this, felt a surge of confidence.
"Wansui once destroyed an eighth grade Sovereign with a single blow using this Manifestation.
Now, the advantage is ours!"
The black robed Sovereign beside him remained silent but clearly shared the sentiment.
After all, aside from the Headmaster of Heaven's Firmament Academy, the two strongest figures on Heavenly Cang Continent were Wansui and Liu Changkong!
Xiao Tiance Remains Unfazed
Yet, Xiao Tiance showed no fear.
Instead, he calmly called Qinghou back to his side.
As Wansui's giant form prepared its ultimate attack, Xiao Tiance merely watched in silence.
The Might of the Heavenly Sword Manifestation
In his colossal form, Wansui radiated divine majesty, his booming voice echoing through the land:
"I tried to reason with you, yet you refused to listen. Very well descend into hell!"
"Sovereign Divine Technique Heavenly Sword Judgment!"
Heavenly Sword Judgment Descends
A titanic sword formed in the hands of the Sovereign Manifestation, exuding a terrifying aura.
Even from afar, Xiao Tiance felt his skin prickle under its sword intent.
"Not bad… but this alone isn't enough to decide the fate of the heavens."
A Countermeasure
Normally, Sovereigns wouldn't use their Manifestation unless absolutely necessary.
And for Wansui, after failing to wound Qinghou, he knew he needed to end the fight in one strike or retreat.
Thus, he had chosen to burn his spiritual energy and unleash his strongest technique.
"Heavenly Sword Judgment!"
As Wansui's titanic blade came crashing down like the apocalypse itself, Xiao Tiance's eyes narrowed slightly.
He sighed.
"I suppose we've played around enough."
Then, he raised a single hand
And gently uttered:
"Spirit Array Dragon Elephant Suppressing Prison."
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