CHAPTER 243: CHAPTER 242 SLAUGHTER SWORD SONG _1

Xue Jingfeng stood calmly on the water’s surface, his neat hair swaying without wind.

Even though he was still, invisible sword qi swirled around his body, making a swishing sound. Anyone daring to approach within five steps would surely be torn apart by the invisible sword qi.

This was the power of Minor Sword Intent.

The expression on Xue Jingfeng’s face was extremely solemn. He knew deep down that Ling Chen was the most challenging opponent he had ever faced. Even in combat with Feng Piaoliu, he had never felt such a sensation. However, Xue Jingfeng was not the kind to lose heart easily. When experts duel, it is either a quick victory or a battle of persistence. If a swift victory couldn’t be achieved, they would have to compete in True Qi and endurance, to see who could undermine the other and have the last laugh.

The gaze Xue Jingfeng fixed on Ling Chen was full of boundless fighting spirit.

WHOOSH!

He stood on the water’s surface, both hands raised, releasing his True Qi and Sword Intent from within his body.

The water in the pool began to surge.

In the center of the pool, droplets of water converged, coalescing in front of Xue Jingfeng into watery swords. Each was only an inch long, completely wrapped in True Qi.

"Condensed Water Sword!"

Seeing this scene, many young geniuses were left speechless with astonishment.

Only those with Sword Intent, and who had achieved exceptional skill in both Mental Power and the Sword Way, could reach this "Condensed Water Sword" level.

Bear in mind that after reaching the Great Master Realm, one can only start to master ordinary True Qi shaping. If one wants to simulate the shapes of everything in the universe with True Qi, they must attain the Sky Apex Realm.

Meanwhile, Ling Chen, standing atop the willow tree, raised his arm. All the emerald green willow leaves fell from the branches, flying up and swirling around him, making a sound akin to flying swords.

"Willow Leaf Sword!"

Another gasp of astonishment came from the crowd. At Ling Chen and Xue Jingfeng’s level, anything, even simple willow leaves, could act as swords, capable of unleashing the power of sword qi.

"Go!"

Xue Jingfeng swung his Ghost Killing Sword. A torrent of water swords, wrapped in True Qi, soared out like a downpour, crazily rushing towards Ling Chen, who stood atop the tree.

Almost at the same moment, Ling Chen also suddenly swung his arm, unleashing all the swirling willow leaves around him in a dense barrage.

After a series of collisions, the droplet-like swords and the Willow Leaf Sword Rain were annihilated almost simultaneously.

However, Ling Chen was behind the Willow Leaf Sword Rain, stepping on the willow leaves. He concentrated all his True Qi and suddenly slashed his sword.

HUM!

Despite it being an ordinary-looking slash, the strike produced a thunderous roar.

"I didn’t hear wrong, did I? That was the Sword Qi Thunder Sound! It only happens when the speed of the sword reaches an unbelievable extent!" a youth with sensitive hearing exclaimed, his eyes wide.

"Indeed, it’s Sword Qi Thunder Sound. A mere Martial Master Realm cultivator producing Sword Qi Thunder Sound... Ling Chen’s swordsmanship is truly fearsome. If he cultivates to the Great Master Realm, Sword Qi Thunder Sound will probably become commonplace for him," the elderly man hosting the Sword Strengthening Conference also said, his face full of surprise.

Xue Jingfeng also saw the fierceness of that slash. Slightly taken aback, he immediately retreated.

SWOOSH!

The moment Xue Jingfeng retreated, Ling Chen’s Sword Light streaked before his eyes, tearing a large gash in his clothes.

Luckily, he moved fast enough; otherwise, Ling Chen’s previous strike could have severely wounded him.

Having the upper hand, Ling Chen naturally pressed his advantage, allowing Xue Jingfeng no chance to catch his breath.

"Seeing Dragon in the Field!"

"White Dragon Breath!"

"Divine Dragon’s Head!"

...

Ling Chen unleashed six sword techniques consecutively, his movements as fluid as flowing clouds and moving water. His Sword Intent was nebulous, dragon shadows radiated in all directions, and his Sword Light almost completely enveloped Xue Jingfeng.

Each sword technique connected seamlessly, without pause, leaving Xue Jingfeng in a precarious position.

In the blink of an eye, four more sword wounds had appeared on Xue Jingfeng’s body.

Xue Jingfeng appeared somewhat distressed. His eyes darkened, and he roared, "Slaughter Sword Song!"

Slaughter Sword Song, a Heavenly Peak Level sword technique.

Xue Jingfeng had trained for three full years and had only reached Minor Mastery.

Given his cultivation at the Ninth-level Martial Master, he shouldn’t have been able to bring out the full power of the Slaughter Sword Song technique, but with his Sword Intent’s reinforcement, he managed to unleash three points of its power.

Similarly, Ling Chen’s Dragon Seeking Sword Technique was a peak King Level sword technique. He, too, was unable to display its full power, but with the reinforcement of the Ling Tian Sword Scripture and his Sword Intent, Ling Chen could draw out several points of its power.

As his cultivation improved, the power of the Dragon Seeking Sword Technique could still rise by several large increments.

After breaking Ling Chen’s offensive, Xue Jingfeng seized the opportunity to attack Ling Chen, his Sword Intent flaring.

"Sword Qi spans thirty thousand miles!"

Xue Jingfeng shot forward. His Ghost Killing Sword seemed to extend in mid-air, becoming seven feet long, and slashed downward. The phantom image of the Sword Light stretched to seventy feet, thundering towards Ling Chen’s position.

This sword strike was so intense and dreadful that even Ling Chen had to temporarily avoid its edge, leaping off the willow tree.

CRACK!

The robust willow tree was severed by Xue Jingfeng’s strike, its cut surface smooth. It toppled, stirring up a thick cloud of dust.

Stepping on the broken trunk of the tree, Xue Jingfeng launched himself forward again. He spun and once more unleashed the Slaughter Sword Song.

"A Sword’s Frosty Light Illuminates the Nineteen Provinces!"

Xue Jingfeng, from his higher position, chopped down with an exceptionally fierce sword strike.

With no way to retreat, Ling Chen could only use his sword to block. CLANG! Sparks flew, and Ling Chen’s body was blasted away, four new sword wounds appearing on him.

"Xue Jingfeng’s trump card sword technique has been forced out. This is somewhat unfavorable for Dustless."

"Yes, Xue Jingfeng is experienced, after all. His foundation is beyond compare to an ordinary person. For Dustless to have held on this long, losing now would be no injustice."

"Regardless of victory or defeat in this battle, Dustless will surely be renowned throughout the nations, re-evaluated, and listed in the Heavenly List."

The Second Prince stared at Ling Chen, a cold smile on his face. "I want to see how you can win now."

However, Ling Chen, though flung away, did not stop. Instead, he used the momentum to execute the Wind Shadow Step, moving as effortlessly as if running along rooftops, and flew towards the Guantian Pavilion.

For other warriors, ascending the hundred-meter-high Guantian Pavilion would be as difficult as ascending to heaven. But for Ling Chen, who had cultivated the Wind Shadow Step, it was not overly difficult.

"What is he trying to do?" Lin Mo was utterly surprised by Ling Chen’s actions.

Even if Ling Chen couldn’t win, he should be seeking a distant hiding spot. Why go to such lengths to ascend the Guantian Pavilion?

"The Guantian Pavilion is the highest point in this courtyard. If one can occupy it, they can attack or defend at will, thus securing an invincible position," Luo Xibai said gravely.

"So that’s it!"

Only then did Lin Mo have an epiphany. He hadn’t expected Ling Chen to be able to think so thoroughly in the midst of battle and find the key to victory.