The light of dawn breaks, spreading with a fish-belly white hue.
Gradually, the mist in the east starts to take on a slight red tint.
The redness accumulates until it suddenly draws a streak of bright red, from which a crimson light wheel emerges.
A blood arrow bursts forth almost simultaneously with the birth of that crimson light wheel.
A wild, mournful howl reminiscent of a wolf’s cry resounds; one of the nine great qi masters receives another sword wound.
The injured person quickly retreats.
Another person replaces him in the formation, wielding a katana-like blade to instantaneously ward off Ximen Chuixue’s swift and ruthless sword.
Before Ximen Chuixue can continue his assault, the swishing sound of swords breaking through the air descends along with dazzling sword light.
Seven more blades form a net, attacking from every angle to stab, slash, or chop, while Saber Qi transforms into minute Sword Light, passing from all directions like sunlight refracting, radiant as a rainbow with Purple Qi coming from the east.
In this instant, the dense sword light unites and layers under the rising morning sun, akin to a scorching whirlwind sweeping the plain, greatly enhancing the power of the Purple Qi Tiangang Formation.
The Saber Qi and intense Yang Qi Force surge in power, layered together with the essence of Unity of Heaven and Man.
Ximen Chuixue and Lu Xiaofeng both find the pressure mounting.
Lu Xiaofeng lets out a long howl, immediately executing the Undying Seal Technique, drawing circles with his hands to redirect countless tiny Saber Qi, while thrusting with Spirit Rhinoceros’ Finger to accurately grip one of the long blades between two fingers.
But in that moment, the other six blades descend from the sky with a terrifying Sword Force, aiming to slash Lu Xiaofeng into minced meat.
In that incredibly perilous instant.
A sword light suddenly erupts from the ground, emitting streaks of silver light like a silver chain, sparking a flash of white brilliance, akin to a playful dragon or snake.
Clang! Clang! Clang!—!
A single sword!
Clashes with six blades at the same time from different angles and positions.
Chi, chi, chi—
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The six great qi masters all recoil, their wrists numb, as the Sword Qi and Sword Intent strike them, prompting a simultaneous retreat, while two others quickly compensate to counteract.
Ximen Chuixue’s face turns pale as he groans and retreats, blood stirring within from the impact of six waves of Saber Qi, nearly vomiting blood, with his injuries worsening.
Lu Xiaofeng hurriedly fends off his opponent, quickly forming the Inner Lion Seal with his hands and sending a Qi Force into Ximen Chuixue’s body to stabilize his injuries, his heart sinking into the abyss.
Ying Country’s nine out of ten great qi masters.
A full nine Heavenly Human 1st Realm experts combine to form the Purple Qi Tiangang Formation, encircling them.
Such an assembly is terrifying, providing mutual support and strength augmentation far beyond a mere sum of its parts.
It’s said that even a true Heavenly Human 9th Realm expert would have a hard time breaking through this formation.
If not for the combat tacit understanding and mutual trust between him and Ximen Chuixue, fiercely resisting, they wouldn’t have lasted this long at all.
Yet, even so, Ximen Chuixue has suffered internal injuries to protect him.
Continuing the battle further, even if they manage to kill one or two, they would also inevitably die.
Not to mention that outside the formation, two even stronger experts are overseeing the battle.
"These two have some skill, especially the one using the sword. If I were to duel him alone, it might not be easy to take him down,"
a bald, robust man outside the battlefield coldly said, rubbing his head.
With thick eyebrows, tiger eyes, a square face, wide mouth, and a stubbly beard, he was very intimidating.
Standing a head taller than the average person, his entire being exuded a fierce, domineering aura. Deep in his muscles and bones, there seemed to reside an indescribable Divine Thunder, clearly marking him as Kuang Lei, the Sect Leader of the Purple Energy Sect.
Beside him stood an old man with a long black crown, all his hair and beard, including eyebrows, entirely white, dressed in a luxurious black robe adorned with an arc symbol on his chest, better known as Purple Lightning.
At this moment, Purple Lightning waved his hand dismissively, sending away some Abnormal People who had come to deliver information, and coldly said, "The one wielding the sword is called Ximen Chuixue, not from Song Country, known as some sort of Sword God.
Ha, I think....it’s nothing much.
If it weren’t for that traitor Jin Chaluo causing the Purple Qi Tiangang Formation to have only nine forming it, taking down these two wouldn’t require so much effort?"
Kuang Lei remarked, "Do not underestimate them. Among the group from Song Country, the most formidable is the Black Wind Village Chief.
The Emperor’s main target for us to eliminate is also the Black Wind Village Chief.
If this person can band together with these people to kill Jue Wushen, his strength must be extraordinary.
Did those Abnormal People just say that the Black Wind Village Chief was already on his way here?"
Purple Lightning nodded, his eyes flashing like electric sparks, saying, "Yes, it seems the Black Wind Village Chief also obtained the news through the Abnormal People, otherwise they wouldn’t have known so quickly after we made our move.
Now, should we kill them immediately or capture them?"
Upon hearing this, Kuang Lei fell into reflection, looking at the two struggling figures within the battlefield.
While the two conversed,
a few guild high-level players who had delivered information earlier unhappily withdrew to exchange complaints.
"Damn it! These two NPC leaders from the Purple Qi Sect are too stingy. We risked offending the Black Wind Village Chief to provide them information, and they just rewarded us with a little goodwill."
"Moreover, the goodwill they gave is still minimal, barely out of the indifference level, so essentially useless. I thought at least we’d get some silver notes and Cultivation Points as a reward."
"The Black Wind Village Chief is about to arrive, and since we disclosed his whereabouts, staying here is highly dangerous. Let’s leave first."
"Why leave such an epic battle? Standing at a distance to spectate should be fine; the Black Wind Village Chief doesn’t know we leaked the information."
At this moment, after contemplating, Kuang Lei looked towards Purple Lightning and said, "These two are already seriously injured and no longer a threat. Capturing them to use as leverage against the Black Wind Village Chief can prevent him from fighting wholeheartedly!"
Purple Lightning snorted, "You’re always so cautious. With these nine managing the Black Wind Village Chief’s aides, and us, along with those ambushing in secret, capturing that Black Wind Village Chief is more than enough."
Kuang Lei sternly said, "Do not be arrogant. Jue Wushen died because of arrogance. Move in, capture those two!"
As soon as Kuang Lei finished speaking, Purple Lightning already moved forward with a cold smile,
uttering a low shout to alert the nine great qi masters that he would make his move, urging them to prepare.
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Because once the Heavenly Gang Purple Qi Formation is deployed, adding or subtracting even one person will cause changes to the formation.
If coordination is not proper, even one more person may not strengthen the formation.
It might even weaken the formation.
At this moment, prompted by Purple Lightning, the nine great qi masters immediately responded with a long howl.
Both Ximen Chuixue and Lu Xiaofeng felt a tremendous increase in pressure.
Yet, they were not ordinary people.
At such a point, they only became more prepared for battle, coordinating more harmoniously, almost reaching the state of a single-minded unity akin to having a hidden understanding.
"It’s your fortunate chance that I’m personally taking you down!"
Purple Lightning chuckled, moved with his body technique, and brought forth a gust of strong wind.
In an instant, he broke through the air and entered the battle zone, arriving swiftly by the weakest side of Lu Xiaofeng.
With both hands grasping, striking from top to bottom, he attacked with a colossal qi force capable of shattering and disrupting one’s meridians.
"Form, array!"
Lu Xiaofeng was prepared, intoning True Words, and with both hands repeatedly formed Inner and Outer Binding seals.
The True Qi within him surged outwards, forming an astonishing qi force that instantly enveloped Purple Lightning in a fierce, unparalleled force field.
Purple Lightning suddenly felt his whole body sink.
At that moment, nine blades simultaneously struck, but Ximen Chuixue put forth a rainstorm-like sword light valiantly to block them.
The sound of sparks and explosions was continuous.
"Petty tricks!"
Purple Lightning snorted coldly, suddenly exploding with a burst of electric-like qi force outside his body, forcibly shattering the force field.
The black robe flashed.
He was then at a distance of about three feet from Lu Xiaofeng.
A palm lashed out with qi force like violent thunder and electricity.
If it landed squarely on the chest, no Protective True Qi could withstand it.
"Ximen!"
At that instant, Lu Xiaofeng let out a valiant long call, elevating his spirit to a precarious level reminiscent of fighting an old eunuch, his spirit becoming clear and serene.
The powers of Heaven and Earth reversed, with Yin God resonating with his mind.
Heaven and Earth became perfect.
Every change around him was fully perceived within his heart, beyond hearing, touching, and seeing, allowing him to capture every subtle movement without missing a single one.
Everything seemed to slow down in front of his eyes and perception.
Jiang Dali had commented that Lu Xiaofeng was as talented in battle as Chu Liu Xiang, often bursting with unimaginable inspiration and making remarkable moves in combat, repeatedly turning peril into safety, and even defeating the strong as the weak.
At this critical moment, Lu Xiaofeng once again showcased his unique prowess as a protagonist from ancient texts.
The spirit moves with the force of will; the body follows the mind.
In the next instant, he employed the Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens movement technique to utilize his ultimate skill in a split second.
Leaning back with his waist power, narrowly avoiding the incoming palm.
At the same time, his feet stamped down, propelled by qi force, and fiercely stepped towards Purple Lightning’s chest.
"Courting death!"
Purple Lightning let out a sharp shout, turning his palm into a claw and striking savagely.
Lu Xiaofeng shouted in defiance, extending a finger to counter with Purple Lightning’s claw.
The qi forces collided.
Purple Lightning felt his palm momentarily numb, as if his power was stolen by a finger, or as if struck by a technique targeting acupoints, rendering his Qi-Blood sluggish.
"Puff!!——"
Lu Xiaofeng’s body trembled intensely, with Great Sun Purple Qi True Qi flooding his meridians, even though the Undying Seal Technique combined with Beiming Divine Skill had absorbed some, it still caused immediate injury, spraying a torrent of blood, rolling onto the ground like a tumble.
"You slippery little loach, quite adept at evading!"
Purple Lightning, enraged and embarrassed, was about to pursue using the power of Heaven and Earth.
Suddenly, a shocking Sword Qi lashed out, with Sword Intent tearing through the spirit.
The dazzling sword light was fleeting like a meteor, carrying an absolute sense of lethal danger.
"What!! The Sword Intent suddenly strengthened?! He was hiding his skills before!"
Purple Lightning was instantly appalled, feeling a terrifying sensation as if his entire being was locked in place, with his body and soul unable to move, and his Yang God was trembling in its Mud Ball.
Swoosh——
Ximen Chuixue, with a cold, icy expression, had already advanced like a god of death.
Behind him, the nine-fold interwoven terrifying Saber Qi fiercely tore through.
Heavenly Gang Qi Net!!
The nine great qi masters had vicious expressions, filled with killing intent.
If Ximen Chuixue insisted on attacking Purple Lightning without defending, he would inevitably be ripped to pieces by the Heavenly Gang Qi Net and fall as the generation’s Sword God....
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