In just an instant, Ling Xiao's sword was already in front of Tianhai Zhen Zhu, the cold Slaughter Sword Intent integrated into the sword blade and erupted forth.

Extremely sharp Sword Qi!

"His speed has actually increased again!"

Tianhai Zhen Zhu was startled.

She knew Ling Xiao was fast, but upon seeing him today, she realized his speed was ten times faster than before.

With such speed, even martial artists with higher cultivation levels than Ling Xiao would be hard pressed to match him.

No wonder this guy is so arrogant.

After all, speed means survivability.

Such thoughts flashed through Tianhai Zhen Zhu's mind in an instant.

Now, she had to face Ling Xiao's terrifying strike.

This sword strike was simple and unadorned, without any technique, just a straightforward thrust.

But the powerful Slaughter Sword Intent accompanying it made Tianhai Zhen Zhu realize that if this sword stabbed her, she would be defeated instantly.

"Water God Seven Pearls·Water Curtain Pearl!"

With a shout, one of the seven pearls surrounding Tianhai Zhen Zhu suddenly emanated strong water elemental inner strength, forming a thick water curtain in front of her.

"Hiss!"

The Dark Demon Sword pierced the water curtain, creating a strange sound.

Tianhai Zhen Zhu breathed a slight sigh of relief, ready to regroup and fight again.

However, in the next moment, that water curtain turned black and began to rapidly decay.

Behind Ling Xiao, the phantom of a Heavenly Demon appeared, releasing terrifying darkness and death's power.

"This guy! Simply sinister!"

Tianhai Zhen Zhu frowned, unable to think much, promptly retreating.

Yet in that instant, the water curtain had already shattered, and even the bead had turned black and dropped to the ground.

Though it wasn't broken, it's likely unusable.

Ling Xiao still followed Tianhai Zhen Zhu closely, his sword always less than a foot away from her.

"This Ling Xiao is really terrifying. He seems to have figured out that Tianhai Zhen Zhu excels in medium to long-range attacks, so he immediately closes in, giving her no space to execute her moves.

If this continues, Tianhai Zhen Zhu will likely lose very disgracefully."

The Dragon Phoenix Saint was indeed an expert, with keen insight swiftly grasping Ling Xiao's intentions.

"Just a coincidence, surely."

Tian Hai Mo was somewhat unconvinced.

"Coincidence? Hehe, if that makes you happy."

The Dragon Phoenix Saint did not refute Tian Hai Mo's remark because summer insects cannot speak of ice; you tell a bug that's never seen ice that it exists, how could it understand?

"Hahaha, Miss Tianhai, your beads look impressive, quite beautiful, perhaps suitable as collectibles, but for combat, they're rather laughable."

Ling Xiao laughed heartily, sending the Dark Demon Sword forward once more.

The terrifying Sword Qi directly tore Tianhai Zhen Zhu's clothing, startling the martial artists of the Water Temple into nearly shouting.

Tianhai Zhen Zhu's face was extremely unsightly.

The Water God Seven Pearls she prided herself on had been dismissed as mere playthings by this guy?

"Ling Xiao, don't be so smug, I will make you realize the terrifying nature of the Water God Seven Pearls!"

Tianhai Zhen Zhu, in a violent anger, shouted, suddenly filling the open space with mist.

Her figure vanished instantly.

"Water God Seven Pearls·Deep Sea Killing Intent!"

A cold voice issued from Tianhai Zhen Zhu's mouth, and Ling Xiao suddenly felt killing intent rushing from all directions, encircling him.

"These Water God Seven Pearls do have some tricks, but you think this will hurt me? Ridiculous!"

"Dark Demon Sword·Body Destruction!"

Ling Xiao did not move, merely stood in place, wielding the black sword around his body.

Then, the terrifying darkness swiftly spread.

The originally azure mist became pitch black as ink.

The entire space seemed permeated by an aura of fearsome death.

Like doomsday descending.

"Tianhai Zhen Zhu's attacks focus more on technique, with well-matched Water God Seven Pearls, some for defense, some for offense, appearing very dazzlingly meticulous, making people envious.

However, Ling Xiao's attacks, though simple, each strike often hits the mark.

Each of his swords wastes not even a sliver of energy, as if calculated beforehand.

How on earth is this kid cultivating? How could he achieve this?"

The Dragon Phoenix Saint was increasingly shocked.

Tianhai Zhen Zhu's performance deserved praise.

Yet Ling Xiao's display was simply incomprehensible.

Ordinary martial artists often fail to fully exert their power because their techniques are lacking, continually wasting energy in battles.

A skilled martial artist can reduce such waste, unleashing the full potential of their strikes.

But at most, this efficiency could be increased to seventy or eighty percent.

Yet this Ling Xiao, his efficiency was entirely tenfold, without the slightest waste.

Simply for this reason, this guy's dominance over the Divine Phoenix Continent was entirely deserved; no one could compare.

"Boom!"

The terrifying power of darkness exploded within the mist, revealing dozens of strange shark-like water flows bursting.

These were the source of the killing intent, Tianhai Zhen Zhu's brewed killer move.

Yet such a powerful killer move, in front of Ling Xiao, was broken with just one sword.

Another pearl from Tianhai Zhen Zhu was shattered, the mist swiftly dissipating.

Her figure reappeared.

"Water God Seven Pearls·Flood Pearl!"

Tianhai Zhen Zhu's expression remained unchanged, promptly releasing the third bead.

Suddenly, a terrifying tidal wave rose from behind her.

The muddy wave charged toward Ling Xiao like a beast, carrying with it a terrifying roar, as though it were a living monster.

"Dark Demon Sword·Heart Destruction!"

The sword in Ling Xiao's hands grew more powerful, facing the onslaught of the flood, he did not retreat.

His black hair flew in the air, he gripped the sword with both hands, then slashed forward.

"Boom!"

The terrifying Sword Qi smashed away the flood, sending another bead flying hundreds of yards away.

In this round of the duel, Ling Xiao once more took the upper hand.

In terms of the cleverness of attacks, Tianhai Zhen Zhu was indeed excellent.

Yet in terms of the power and precision of attacks, no one in the world could compare to Ling Xiao.

Even veterans like the Dragon Phoenix Saint could not be stronger than him.

With the Tai Chi Eye's assistance, Ling Xiao's moves were all precisely calculated, achieving full tenfold efficiency conversion.

"Show whatever you have, otherwise, you won't survive."

Ling Xiao looked at Tianhai Zhen Zhu, his figure drew close once more.

In such a life-and-death duel, there was no room for hesitation.