CHAPTER 217: CHAPTER 221: CLASHING WITH A HEAVEN-STEPPING EXPERT

A single sentence made everyone’s expressions turn incredibly colorful!

Is he crazy?

He actually dared to challenge Guo Zhipeng?!

One must know, Guo Zhipeng is in the Heaven-Stepping realm, and his Sword Dao is extremely strong; even among the True Disciples, he is considered very powerful!

If it were not for this, just now Luo Qingxuan wouldn’t have stepped forward to prevent any conflict, helping Wang Junze to hold Guo Zhipeng back. But who would have thought, Wang Junze, as if completely oblivious to Luo Qingxuan’s good intentions, actually provoked Guo Zhipeng. Isn’t this madness?

"Fine, I’ll suppress my cultivation to the Refining Spirit realm and fight you!"

Showing a hint of joy in his eyes, Guo Zhipeng agreed without any hesitation.

He indeed wouldn’t dare confront Luo Qingxuan directly, but with Wang Junze willingly stepping forward, it’s arrogance coupled with foolishness, which couldn’t be better for him.

Fearing that Luo Qingxuan might stop them, Guo Zhipeng immediately pointed his Sword Edge at Wang Junze.

"Junior Brother Wang..."

Luo Qingxuan wanted to intervene but seeing the resolute determination in Wang Junze’s eyes, the words never left her mouth.

Oh well, since Guo Zhipeng is going to suppress his cultivation, it may not necessarily mean that there’s no chance of winning. Moreover, with her watching, she wouldn’t let Wang Junze truly step into danger.

"Brother Guo misunderstands!"

Shaking his head, Wang Junze spoke again: "No need to suppress your cultivation, otherwise, you won’t be able to showcase your true strength. Since we are competing... we should go all out!"

"???"

Not to mention others, even Guo Zhipeng was stunned; what’s the meaning of this?

Fighting Heaven-Stepping with Refining Spirit?!

This is no longer arrogance; it’s courting death!

No, does this guy think that there won’t be any life-threatening danger within the Sect, and hence, he dares to be so reckless?

With a gentle flick of his wrist, the sword in his hand suddenly flew towards Miao Yu.

Having decided to go all out, Wang Junze naturally wouldn’t take any chances using Miao Yu’s sword. Instead, he pulled his own Profound Ice Sword from the ground, slightly lifting the Sword Edge, he said in a deep voice: "Brother Guo, please teach me!"

Wang Junze didn’t care what others thought at this moment; his expression was extraordinarily serious.

"Hahaha, remarkable! How spirited!"

Looking at Wang Junze, Guo Zhipeng couldn’t help but be furious yet amused.

This is too contemptuous, does he take me for one of those worthless Inner Sect members?

"If I lose today, not only will they apologize to you, but I will too, and call you Brother Wang whenever I see you in the future!"

With a cold gleam in his eye, Guo Zhipeng pointed at the defeated Inner Sect disciples beside him and spoke coldly.

After finishing his words, without waiting for Wang Junze to respond, the Sword Edge flickered, and a surge of immense True Qi rushed towards Wang Junze.

The sword was like a cold moon!

Guo Zhipeng’s move was also a standard stroke of the Profound Moon Sword Technique, but compared to the previous Inner Sect disciples’ Sword Techniques, this strike was far more powerful.

Profound Moon Sword Intent!

The same technique, whether or not it contains Sword Intent, makes a huge difference.

"Good! Just like that!"

Seeing Guo Zhipeng’s sword play, the Sword Elder’s eyes showed a hint of satisfaction, unable to restrain himself from praising.

Guo Zhipeng was indeed groomed by him personally, and his understanding of the Profound Moon Sword Technique was profound. This strike, whether in terms of power or timing, was perfect and could serve as a standard to teach Inner Sect disciples.

In the Sword Elder’s eyes, this is how the Profound Moon Sword Technique should be executed!

Even Zhou Dongfei, seeing this strike, could not help but nod slightly: "Not bad, though angry, he hasn’t lost his head. This strike reached its expected level."

"Aren’t you worried that Wang Junze might lose? He is your disciple after all." Luo Bingyun asked back.

"Which disciple of the Profound Moon Sword Sect isn’t my disciple?" Laughing carefreely, Zhou Dongfei replied unconcernedly: "Moreover, since he dares to challenge, can’t he even parry this one strike? That would be too foolish!"

Just how strong is Wang Junze now?

Truth be told, Zhou Dongfei wasn’t entirely sure, but he knew Wang Junze’s character well enough that he wouldn’t provoke if he wasn’t confident.

As though to confirm Zhou Dongfei’s words.

Almost simultaneously as he spoke, Wang Junze also extended his sword.

It was also Profound Moon Sword Technique, and even the choice of Sword Techniques was identical to Guo Zhipeng’s!

Boom!

In an instant, the Sword Edges clashed, and two strong bursts of True Qi erupted. The aftermath of this collision alone was enough to easily kill an ordinary Inner Sect disciple!

"So strong!"

Witnessing this clash firsthand, everyone present couldn’t help but shudder violently in their hearts.

If one were to say, Wang Junze defeating the Inner Sect disciples earlier was through Swordsmanship, then now, it’s a genuine frontal clash!

Refining Spirit against Heaven-Stepping!

Although Wang Junze’s strength was still somewhat weaker compared to Guo Zhipeng, nonetheless, he had indeed taken that strike head-on.

Too crazy!

Is this truly Refining Spirit?!

The Inner Sect disciples in the Refining God Realm were utterly dumbfounded. Not to mention anything else, just the True Qi erupting from this strike was at least ten times greater than theirs, who could believe this without seeing it?

One must be aware, Guo Zhipeng is not just some weakling barely mixed into Heaven-Stepping from outside; he is a prodigy of the Profound Moon Sword Sect!

"No, this strike... this strike is still not right!"

While others focused on the power Wang Junze exhibited, the Sword Elder’s keen eyes were on the Sword Techniques used in Wang Junze’s recent strike!

Measured by his standards, Wang Junze’s recent strike still wasn’t up to standard.

What puzzled him was that these minute changes in the strike not only didn’t weaken its power, but subtly seemed to enhance it a trace. Though a minor difference, most people wouldn’t notice.

However... the Sword Elder saw it clearly!

He was too familiar with the Profound Moon Sword Technique; he could discern even the slightest variation distinctly. It was precisely because of this that he couldn’t tolerate any modifications Wang Junze made to the Sword Techniques.

Originally thought, Guo Zhipeng’s performance would surely display the gap, making Wang Junze realize that every move in the Profound Moon Sword Technique was perfect, allowing no alterations, but... how could it turn out this way?

The fight obviously wouldn’t stop due to the Sword Elder’s confusion.

On the contrary, Wang Junze’s swordplay only became increasingly swift!

In the momentary clash just now, Wang Junze deliberately chose the same Sword Techniques in order to test the gap between him and Guo Zhipeng.

Now, the result also reassured Wang Junze!

Though there was a gap, it was not so large as to make a confrontation impossible!

This is the advantage of a perfect Refining Spirit. From Hundred Meridians Opening to breaking through into the Refining Spirit state in a perfect manner, Wang Junze’s foundations were far more profound than others could imagine!