NOVEL NEXT Chapter 237 - 237: The Ghost Swordsman Reappears in Jianghu
Chapter 237: Chapter 237: The Ghost Swordsman Reappears in Jianghu
An Jing arrived riding on crisscrossing sword qi, causing a devastating impact on the hearts of everyone present.
Not just ordinary folk, but even those from Jianghu were trembling in their hearts.
That stunning figure, with a calm and composed expression, seemed no longer a person of the mundane world but more like a sword immortal who had cast off the mortal coil, standing high above all else.
Lv Jingchun couldn’t help but exclaim excitedly, “How could such an unparalleled sword immortal possibly be associated with the vile and evil Demon Sect?”
Lv Jingchun’s words seemingly represented the feelings of most of the women present.
Zhou Xianming was also boiling with excitement and couldn’t help but sigh, “Doctor An is truly a genius in some respects.”
It was clearly a simple appearance, a simple phrase, but it set the entire place boiling with excitement, even overshadowing the authority of the Buddhist sect—what kind of skill was this?
Meanwhile, Qiu Lun’s eyes were wide open, feeling his scalp tingle.
Li Yue was also shocked beyond belief. “How is this possible? How can this be?”
She recognized the tributor of the Demon Sect, who turned out to be the doctor from Yu State City. This completely overturned all her imagination and understanding.
A peerless master had been right by her side, and yet she was unaware.
Compared to the constant chatter of the court and the common folks, the masters within Jianghu were silent as sparrows, incredulous to the extreme.
The stronger the master, the more they knew the terror of the sword qi that had just swept over.
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Even a Half-step Master would feel a chill run from the soles of their feet to the top of their head.
When did such a terrifying sword immortal appear in the world?
“Not simple at all.”
The expression of Universal Literary Vajra suddenly became a bit solemn.
Universal Benefit Bodhisattva muttered softly, “Outer Heaven does not produce the nameless.”
At Heavenly Martial Square, the wind swelled and the clouds surged, all eyes fixed on the two figures in the square.
Exalted Vajra placed one hand over his chest and said, “Benefactor, you have my respect.”
An Jing replied indifferently, “You’re too kind.”
Seeing this Exalted Vajra, he knew who had tried to intimidate him that day at the gates of the Imperial Palace. It was none other than this Exalted Vajra.
Exalted Vajra asked, “Benefactor is so young, yet you are in the Grandmaster Realm, and your swordsmanship is rarely matched. You will surely have a bright future and become renowned everywhere. Why then do you insist on aiding the wicked Demon Sect?”
Exalted Vajra’s voice was neither loud nor soft, but when it reached the ears, it was as though thunder was trembling.
An Jing chuckled lightly, “Aiding the wicked Demon Sect—what do you mean by that, Master?”
Exalted Vajra said earnestly, “This poor monk sees that you have an infinite future and do not wish to see you step into an irreversible abyss. The sea of suffering is boundless; turning back is the shore.”
“If the sea of suffering is boundless, how can one find the shore?”
“Taking refuge in Buddha is returning to the shore.”
“Buddha?”
An Jing chuckled lightly, “What is Buddha? What is Demon?”
Exalted Vajra said, “In one’s heart, goodness is Buddha, and evil is Demon.”
An Jing, with his white clothes fluttering in the breeze and his hair slightly disheveled, said, “Master, like everyone else in the world, your concept of Buddha and Demon is merely this—those who are good to me are Buddha, those who are evil to me are Demon.”
“Is there really a clear distinction and boundary between Buddha and Demon?”
Exalted Vajra smiled without speaking, choosing not to argue further.
Everyone in the world has their own view, and it is difficult to change one’s mind, especially the mind of a steadfast master.
As water flows without contention for place, attaining endless torrents, so too are masters.
As the two fell silent, the entire Heavenly Martial Square erupted into discussion.
“It’s hard to tell, in this battle between Buddha and Demon, who will prove stronger.”
“Although the Demon Sect’s sword qi arrival was stunning, I still favor the former.”
“The Buddhist Vajra is at the Three Qi Peak of cultivation, indeed a rare opponent.”
“The swordsman from the Demon Sect should not be underestimated.”
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Even though that wave of Sword Qi had swept in, overpowering the Buddhist momentum, most of the people present still believed that the Exalted Vajra of Buddhism would come out victorious.
After all, the Exalted Vajra was at the Three Qi Peak of Cultivation and held the position of Buddhist Vajra Fruit, while that tributor from the Demon Sect was originally just an obscure nobody. Although mysterious, most experts in the world were not known for empty reputations; it wasn’t easy for someone with an enigmatic background to defeat them effortlessly.
“My son-in-law.”
Yu Qiurong held her breath, her heart tense to the extreme.
Qian Cishan also had a furrowed brow, knowing full well that An Jing was facing the number one Vajra of Buddhism. In addition to that Tianyi Bodhisattva and the mysterious Xi Hafu, this man was the third highest expert in Buddhism.
There were very few people in the world who could be confidently expected to defeat him.
“How interesting.”
Hao Tian, dressed in black, hid among the crowd, watching the two figures dueling in the distance, his eyes firmly fixed on the young man in white.
That Sword Light that had swept through just now, he understood its sharpness and terror far more than anyone else present.
Had he reached the Sixth Realm or not!?
In the middle of the square, the two adversaries confronted each other, their auras spreading so intensely that even the air seemed to freeze.
The surrounding noises gradually diminished until complete silence ensued.
All eyes converged on the two combatants, filled with unmistakable gravity.
“Then let’s rely on our own abilities.”
Exalted Vajra stepped forward, and True Qi surged towards him, a mountainous aura bearing down heavily on An Jing.
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang!
The oppressive might of the Buddhist Vajra came fiercely, causing the complexions of the Jianghu people watching from the Heavenly Martial Sect to change drastically, including some Half-step Masters among them.
Boom!
If Exalted Vajra’s aura was akin to the vast and boundless ocean, enormous and overwhelming, then An Jing’s aura was like a river from a high mountain tumbling from the heavens.
The collision of their auras in the void immediately set off a thunderous roar.
This clash of auras alone was enough to shake one’s courage.
“What a formidable Second Qi Grandmaster.”
Feeling that tide of aura rushing at him, Exalted Vajra was somewhat astonished.
Universal Literary Vajra was also of the Second Qi Grandmaster’s Cultivation, but compared to this tributor from the Demon Sect, there was a visibly stark difference.
Exalted Vajra wouldn’t have believed this young man was a Second Qi Grandmaster if he hadn’t felt it for himself.
“Shoo!”
Suddenly, everyone’s hearts skipped a beat as they saw Exalted Vajra, who had been standing in the center, disappear in an instant.
In a flash, Exalted Vajra moved as fast as thunder, a number of afterimages appearing. His form seemed to transform into a beam of light, carrying a torrent of golden radiance as he charged forward.
The next moment, he was already in front of An Jing, his wrist turning as he aimed a strike towards An Jing’s chest.
Boom!
The seemingly ordinary hand strike was not only fast but also heavy, as if harnessing the power of tens of thousands of pounds, the whistling sound piercing the ears.
“Even though he’s also a Three Qi Peak Grandmaster, this Exalted Vajra puts much more pressure on me than Qiu Fengsheng did.”
The thought flashed through An Jing’s mind. With his left palm’s five fingers positioned in front of his chest and neck, he feigned a press towards Exalted Vajra’s wrist and then stepped forward as his right fist shot past Exalted Vajra’s chest.
If Exalted Vajra insisted on following through with his palm strike, he would inevitably be met with a punch from An Jing.
Most experts who were unaware of the depths of their opponent’s skill would certainly not take the risk of taking a punch head-on, but Exalted Vajra didn’t retreat an inch.
“Bang!”
The moment the two palms collided, a terrifying force transmitted between them.
But then came An Jing’s punch towards Exalted Vajra’s chest.
“Thud!”
Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh!
Just as the punch was about to reach the Exalted Vajra, the heavens and earth suddenly erupted, with beams of golden light emerging, and a vast, boundless aura spread across the sky.
Vajra Immortal Body!
“Tap tap tap…”
An Jing only felt an immense force transmitted through his arm, repeatedly forcing him to retreat backward.
Whoosh!
The clash in the arena happened in the blink of an eye; thus, when the crowd saw An Jing being pushed back by the Exalted Vajra, there was a burst of exclamations.
“As expected of the Buddhist’s number one Exalted Vajra…”
“He actually made the tributor of the Demon Sect retreat with just one move, truly formidable.”
“The speed of both is so fast, I couldn’t even see an afterimage.”
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Yu Qiurong and Qian Cishan’s faces also slightly changed at this moment.
They were both very clear about how strong An Jing was. He could slay one amidst the siege of three Second Qi Grandmasters, yet no one expected that he would be at a disadvantage when exchanging moves with the Exalted Vajra. Was the Exalted Vajra really that powerful?
Dai Danshu shook his head and said, “How could An Jing possibly be a match for the Exalted Vajra?”
Jia Shiwu, however, shook his head and replied, “When experts cross hands, the initial engagement is just a probe; the real confrontation has not yet started.”
Zuo Biwen also calmly added, “That’s right, the Exalted Vajra didn’t even bother to probe; it may look like An Jing was forced to retreat, but not only was he not injured to the bone, his skin wasn’t even scratched.”
All of them were veteran figures in Jianghu. Although such a duel was beyond their reach, they still possessed a certain level of discernment.
In a clash between experts, they would definitely test each other out. Unless one party’s strength overwhelmingly dominated the other, a strong move that exposes a weakness could signal the moment of defeat.
In the arena, the Exalted Vajra gazed at the distant An Jing, knowing well how formidable his Vajra Immortal Body was. If he had been a regular Second Qi Grandmaster, he would have been injured by that strike, but all he did now was merely to push An Jing back.
“You are very strong, worthy of being the first Vajra.”
An Jing rubbed his wrist.
With the probe just now, An Jing could sense that the strength displayed by the Exalted Vajra was definitely beyond Qiu Fengsheng.
And subconsciously, he vaguely felt that the Exalted Vajra had not revealed all his strength.
Golden currents burst forth around the Exalted Vajra, flowing out like a vast river toward the distance.
Vajra Immortal Body!
As overwhelming golden light swept out from his body, his magnificent aura also dispersed.
Gazing at An Jing, the Exalted Vajra’s eyes deep as an abyss, he stated, “This monk has endured seventy-one years of arduous cultivation in the Pure Land, thirty-one of which were spent in Avici Hell, to achieve my current level of cultivation.”
Avici Hell, rumored to be one of the two great secret places of Pure Land, was incredibly perilous. Each year, many Buddhist disciples would enter to cultivate, and those allowed to undertake this trial were among the best of the Buddhist sect.
Even so, a number of Buddhist disciples would perish there each year.
One could only imagine how terrifying and astonishing it would be to cultivate there for thirty-one years!
“Vajra Immortal Body, is it?”
An Jing, facing the suddenly intensified Exalted Vajra, also cast the “Brahma Heart Sees Me.”
Today, this Heavenly Martial level of Body Refining Martial Arts had reached the Ninth Layer.
A magnificent and imposing aura surged forth from his body, in no way inferior to the formidable presence bursting from the Exalted Vajra.
“Hummm! Hummm!”
The deep and resonant sounds of Zen chanting reverberated at that moment.
“Is this Buddhist Body Refining Martial Arts!?”
The high-ranking Jianghu experts, seeing the two colossal phantoms stand tall, were all filled with confusion.
Universal Literary Vajra expressed his surprise: “How can this individual from the Demon Sect perform our Buddhist martial arts? And it seems even more profound than the Vajra Immortal Body.”
The Universal Benefit Bodhisattva also shook her head, her mind filled with bewilderment.
Buddhist martial arts required the foundation of Buddhist Law to cultivate. As a high-ranking member of the Demon Sect, how could An Jing possibly cultivate this Buddhist martial arts!?
All present were looking up, witnessing this earth-shaking conflict between the Buddha and the demon.
“Boom!”
An Jing’s eyes surged with golden light as he gazed at the Exalted Vajra. In the next instant, he stepped out fiercely, accompanied by the explosion of True Qi, and almost instantaneously appeared in front of the Exalted Vajra, then pointed his finger forward.
This technique of replacing the sword with a finger had been realized from the Four Symbols Sword Sticker.
Thud!
The True Qi in front became explosively compressed at that moment, and everyone could see a surge of Qi wave rushing in the direction where the finger force was directed.
Clang!
Facing An Jing’s finger light, the Exalted Vajra didn’t retreat in the slightest, slapping forward with his palm print shimmering in gold, confronting the finger light head-on.
At the moment of collision, a metallic clang immediately rang out piercingly from the arena, and a ripple of force swept outwards, causing the surrounding True Qi to explode violently.
A halo of golden light enveloped the Exalted Vajra, blocking the surge of True Qi waves, then stretched out his hand and the surrounding True Qi madly converged towards his palm, reflecting a deep azure in the sky above.
Great Compassionate Thousand Leaf Hand! Nourish the Source and Solidify the Foundation!
In that patch of azure sky, a cyan-colored handprint suddenly appeared, descending towards An Jing.
Boom!
A palm strike thundered forth, True Qi roared tumultuously as if heaven and earth were splitting apart.
As the cyan handprint descended, the earth in front began to tremble violently.
An Jing extended his finger forward, constantly shifting, as countless amounts of True Qi wildly transformed before him, and soon a vast sea of flames appeared before him.
Within those flames, it seemed as if something was continuously coalescing together.
Cheep! Cheep!
Two sky-shaking screeches echoed, and from that sea of fire, two enormous Fire Birds emerged, bathing in raging red flames, flapping their massive fiery wings as if they intended to incinerate heaven and earth.
Nine Yang Divine Finger! Phoenix Facing Phoenix!
Boom!
Twin phoenixes manifested behind An Jing, those two fire phoenixes high in the sky radiated boundless heat and a domineering aura.
As the cyan handprint collided with the twin phoenixes, the cyan and red glows became entangled, and an intimidating might surged, spreading outwards like a tidal wave.
The overwhelming force of the True Qi was astounding; even a common mountain would crumble if struck.
It was at this moment that the royal experts made their move.
Cold as ice, Xu Qianyue led the charge, followed by many Xuanyi Guards of the Great Heavenly Gang and the masters from the Seven Great Schools, all leaping up to resist the surging True Qi.
“Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!”
The terrifying tidal waves of True Qi were desperately blocked by all the experts, yet a piercing roar still erupted.
Witnessing this, the faces of the commoners watching from a distance turned pale.
“My heavens, are these the masters of Jianghu?”
“Terrifying! A single palm strike wields such frightening power.”
…….
The commoners felt fear in their hearts and couldn’t help but retreat backwards.
The people of Jianghu, on the other hand, watched with fervent eyes, fixated on the two combatants. Such a splendid battle seemed comparable only to the previous clash between Xiao Qianqiu and Lou Xiangzhen.
The Exalted Vajra stepped back three paces, while An Jing retreated five steps backward.
It seemed a minor observation, yet to true experts, it was a clear indicator of superiority.
“Benefactor, let’s cease this probing, and bring forth our true strengths,” the Exalted Vajra said, holding his hands in a gesture of reverence; a series of golden lights emerged within his palms, and soon, an immense, majestic might swept over them.
In his hands appeared a pestle, one end a Vajra Devil Subduing Pestle, the other a trident made of iron. The middle section bore three figures: one laughing, one angry, one cursing.
Zhao Mengtai spoke gravely, “The Vajra Devil Subduing Pestle?”
This was indeed the Buddhist exotic treasure, the Vajra Devil Subduing Pestle!
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The “Great Sun Tathagata Zen Scripture” contains secret techniques that allow one to conjure a Vajra Devil Subduing Pestle with True Qi when reaching the Seventh Layer.
Compared to other exotic treasures, one from the Buddhist sect can be materialized using this “Great Sun Tathagata Zen Scripture.”
This Vajra Devil Subduing Pestle had claimed the lives of countless Jianghu masters; its fame was indeed awe-inspiring and formidable throughout the world.
Zhao Chongyin chuckled lightly and said, “It seems the Exalted Vajra must bring out his true strength now. Let’s see if An Jing can withstand it.”
Princess An Le held her breath and asked, “Big brother, second brother, is this thing very powerful?”
“Powerful doesn’t even begin to cover it.”
The Seventh Prince said coldly from the side, “This item is the Buddhist sect’s number one killing weapon. Countless grandmasters have perished under this Vajra Devil Subduing Pestle, and nobody even knows just how many.”
Princess An Le’s lips parted slightly in shock, “What!?”
Zuo Linglong took a deep breath and said with emotion, “Indeed, it’s formidable. I have also heard of its great fame.”
Zuo Linglong came from a family steeped in scholarly traditions and later married into the royal family, rarely hearing about Jianghu affairs, but she had heard a thing or two about this Vajra Devil Subduing Pestle.
With the emergence of the Vajra Devil Subduing Pestle, a wave-like murmur arose among the crowd.
Qian Cishan declared gravely, “This bald donkey is about to reveal his true skills.”
Yu Qiurong clenched her delicate fists tightly and said, “He must succeed.”
Looking at those calm eyes, she felt a trace of confidence rise within her heart towards the young man.
And with the appearance of the Vajra Devil Subduing Pestle, An Jing also felt an immense pressure, as if a great mountain had appeared upon his shoulders.
If the probing earlier had already made hearts tremble, then the emergence of the Vajra Devil Subduing Pestle at this moment caused everyone’s heart to tighten.
The Exalted Vajra was the first to move, his figure leaping forward as the Vajra Devil Subduing Pestle in his hand thrust fiercely towards An Jing.
Boom!
As the Vajra Devil Subduing Pestle thrust forward, the air vibrated, emitting a piercing screech, causing the faces of all the Jianghu masters around to pale as they backed away once more.
In An Jing’s pupils reflected a golden light, as the “Nameless Heart Scripture” began to circulate, causing the True Qi inside his body to surge violently, and then he thrust out his right hand abruptly.
A burst of purple light exploded from the index finger of his right hand, forming a powerful vortex that instantly absorbed all the Heaven and Earth True Qi in the surrounding area.
The heaven and earth became pure; his body looked disdainfully at the heavens, with light radiating into the nine skies above.
Nine Yang Divine Finger! Pointing Qiankun!
An Jing pointed forward, and his Finger Light was as piercing as Sword Light.
Immediately, heaven and earth shuddered, and the purple light dazzled the sky. A shattered starlight seemed to fall from the heavens above, striking the Vajra Devil Subduing Pestle with an unstoppable divine might.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The moment the purple light collided with the Vajra Devil Subduing Pestle, the air trembled.
An Jing’s body transformed into a straight line, retreating backwards, with a series of sonic booms trailing behind from his True Qi.
The Exalted Vajra smiled faintly and said, “Benefactor, if that’s all the strength you have, you might as well give up now.”
“You can see for yourself what my strength is like,” An Jing said with a faint smile, as the True Qi in his body erupted and surged towards his energy channels.
Countless streams of True Qi rushed forward like a giant wave, and with a stomp of his foot, An Jing’s robe fluttered, his black hair danced wildly, as he displayed “Brahma Heart Sees Me”. Simultaneously, he pointed forward once more with his finger.
At this moment, An Jing’s aura had reached its zenith, and the True Qi within his body seemed to be drained completely.
Yet he remained indifferent, his heart as serene as still water, facing the breeze in silence.
Boom! Boom!
The entire world seemed to be enveloped in darkness, and then countless beams of light emerged from the sky, shining brilliantly against the gloomy heaven and earth.
Nine Yang Divine Finger! The Mysteries of Heaven!
Each beam of light transformed into a Finger Light, falling heavily on the Exalted Vajra.
What appeared to be Finger Light was in reality sword energy.
“What powerful martial arts!”
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Exalted Vajra felt the incoming formidable power and thought to himself, An Jing had actually perfectly merged the two martial arts. Moreover, these two martial arts were definitely not ordinary ones—their power made even him inwardly marvel.
Exalted Vajra quickly came to his senses, gripping the Vajra Devil Subduing Pestle in his hand and pouring a surging mighty True Qi into it, slamming it toward the front where the True Qi tide was raging.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
After the collision, rings of True Qi waves spread outward to the distant, leaving the surroundings completely still.
The sound startled the area for miles, with True Qi waves rising, reaching several dozens of feet high.
Ling Yuanjing took a sharp breath in and said, “This young man’s strength is truly terrifying, to be able to battle Exalted Vajra to such an extent.”
The strength that Exalted Vajra was now displaying was certainly one of the top existences in the world. Not to mention the younger generation, even the older generation of grandmaster experts might not be able to battle him for so long.
But at this moment, the young man was able to engage in such a fierce battle with Exalted Vajra, which was incredibly shocking.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
The two ghostly figures kept intertwining, and with each collision of fist and palm, terrifying shockwaves exploded, creating ripples of True Qi that spread out.
Now, the two individuals began to gradually show their true strength.
What shocked the experts present was that facing the terrifying Exalted Vajra, An Jing did not retreat at all. He met force with force outright and was not at an apparent disadvantage!
“His strength is indeed not that of an ordinary Second Qi Grandmaster,” said Zhao Tianyi, squinting his eyes. “But defeating Exalted Vajra, I’m afraid, is very difficult.”
His discerning eye could see clearly. Although it seemed the two were evenly matched, An Jing still had a slight disadvantage.
Exalted Vajra held the Vajra Devil Subduing Pestle with both hands and fiercely slammed it into the ground.
Woosh!
The ground around trembled, and terrifying Hidden Forces like hidden dragons surged from the ground towards An Jing, coming from all directions and swirling into whirlpools.
And at the center of the whirlpools was An Jing!
What a terrifying presence!
The Jianghu experts present felt a shudder in their hearts and a tingling on their scalps.
With this move, Exalted Vajra fully exhibited his mastery of a Three Qi Grandmaster to an extreme level.
The Demon Sect experts watching this were all sweating for An Jing.
They saw An Jing, with an undisturbed demeanor, take a slight step back.
But the Hidden Dragon Force was coming swiftly, completely engulfing him, leaving him nowhere to hide. If struck by these Hidden Forces, even a Second Qi Grandmaster would perish in an instant.
Now that he had nowhere to escape, he must take the hit head-on, but could his cultivation truly withstand such dreadful, domineering Hidden Forces?
Clearly, it was impossible.
Exalted Vajra looked at An Jing in front and said, “Benefactor, you have lost.”
His voice clearly echoed between heaven and earth, reaching everyone’s ears.
Had the battle ended?
Everyone seemed perplexed but then let out a sigh of relief.
“Not necessarily.”
Just at that moment, an indifferent voice echoed through the air.
They saw An Jing, who was surrounded by the whirlpools, leap upward, soaring straight into the sky.
“Amitabha.”
Exalted Vajra shook his head, “Why struggle in vain?”
“Boom!”
The next moment, the underground Hidden Forces converged into one. The solid ground instantly cracked open, and the Hidden Force shot out like a fierce dragon, rushing toward An Jing in the sky.
Instantly, everyone’s hearts leaped to their throats.
Meanwhile, An Jing circulated the “Nameless Heart Scripture” and then extended his hands, attempting to catch the incoming dragon-like Hidden Force.
“This is not something a Second Qi Grandmaster can take on,” Xu Qianyue shook her head.
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Xu Qianyue’s voice fell, and the Twisting Dragon’s hidden force fiercely collided with An Jing’s arm, only to see An Jing’s arm raised.
The next scene left all the martial arts experts present astounded and bewildered.
“Hiss!”
The colossal hidden force of the Twisting Dragon seemed to be diverted in an instant, rushing skyward before completely dissipating from view.
“This… this…”
“What exactly is going on!?”
……
The hearts of everyone present beat wildly, their discussions rising like a tide.
Nobody had anticipated that the cage-like hidden force would be redirected by a mere wave of An Jing’s hand and vanish into nothingness.
Universal Literary Vajra exclaimed in disbelief, “What martial art is this!?”
Universal Benefit Bodhisattva was also stunned. “Is there really such miraculous martial arts in the world? How come I have never heard about it?”
It wasn’t just the Buddhist experts who were perplexed; other martial arts experts present also felt their hearts quake.
The domineering and mighty Twisting Dragon hidden force, a move powerful enough to instantly kill a Second Qi Grandmaster, was just neutralized by An Jing in an instant?
Dai Danshu looked at Ling Yuanjing and asked, “Peak Master Ling, have you heard of this martial art?”
Ling Yuanjing shook his head. “This old man has never heard of it.”
“It’s too terrifying.”
Zuo Biwen sighed. “The experts in this world are indeed dreadful. Someone was actually able to create such a frightening martial art. If that’s the case, then True Qi is essentially useless against him. Only fist, palm, knife, and sword strikes that make contact can defeat him.”
Redirecting True Qi, using minimal force to move something much heavier; this seemingly simple act contains mysteries too profound to fully describe.
Just like the stars in the sky, everyone can see them, but who can actually touch them?
“Truly not simple at all.”
Zhao Tianyi murmured to himself, “The Demon Sect indeed has no shortage of talented individuals.”
“Whew…”
Yu Qiurong breathed out deeply; she had really thought An Jing was about to be severely injured by the Twisting Dragon’s hidden force, but to her surprise, he managed to neutralize it at the last moment.
The members of the Royal Family at the Rest Platform also displayed various expressions, most of which were of immense surprise.
Convinced of his certain victory, Exalted Vajra gently exhaled, “It seems I have underestimated the benefactor.”
An Jing spoke indifferently, “Master, you should bring out your true strength.”
Others may not know, but he was aware that Exalted Vajra had not yet used the Great Sun Tathagata Mantra.
Exalted Vajra brought his hands together in prayer, “Benefactor, since you say so, then this poor monk will no longer hold back.”
Zhao Mengtai’s heart sank, thinking to himself, “Could it be that Exalted Vajra has not yet revealed his full strength!?”
The Vajra Devil Subduing Pestle had already been used, could it be that Exalted Vajra still had more tricks up his sleeve?
With this thought, he glanced sideways at Zhao Chongyin, who had a calm expression, revealing nothing.
Upon hearing Exalted Vajra’s words, everyone present was deeply shaken.
At such a juncture in the battle, it turned out Exalted Vajra still had this technique – it seemed the Buddhist sect had indeed prepared many trump cards for this battle between the Buddhist and Demon camps.
All eyes were on Exalted Vajra, curious to see what his trump card was.
“Omm!” “Omm!”
Chants of Zen vibrated forth, resonating through heaven and earth.
The Great Sun Tathagata Mantra!
Behind Exalted Vajra, a golden Buddha suddenly appeared, one hand pointing to the heavens and the other touching the earth, exuding magnificence and boundless Zen spirit.
This golden Buddha was different from all the previous ones; it was connected to Exalted Vajra’s aura, as if he was the Buddha himself.
The surge in strength was instantaneous, and the pressure spread out in all directions.
Zhao Tianyi leaned forward, squinting his eyes, “What a powerful secret technique!”
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Dai Danshu witnessed this scene and felt an extreme sense of familiarity, as if the Ghost Swordsman had once employed the same secret technique on Five Poison Mountain.
Following the Ghost Swordsman’s performance of the technique, the spectacle had astonished all present, culminating in a fierce battle against four Half-step Grandmasters.
Now that the Exalted Vajra was employing it, what kind of horrifying scene would unfold?
Without saying much, from their perceptions alone, the many masters present knew the extraordinary power and excellence of this secret method.
“The situation is settled.”
Universal Literary Vajra and Universal Benefit Bodhisattva exchanged a glance, their hearts settling with conviction.
With the Exalted Vajra performing the “Great Sun Tathagata Mantra,” how could An Jing possibly stand a chance?
An Jing looked at the golden Buddha and revealed a faint smile at the corner of his mouth, extending his hand, “Then, I suppose it’s time for me to reveal my true strength as well.”
And as his words fell, the heavens and earth began to boil over.
The expressions of Universal Literary Vajra and Universal Benefit Bodhisattva both stiffened.
Could it be that An Jing still had cards up his sleeve?
Zuo Linglong, who was sitting on a cozy couch and just about to breathe a sigh of relief, heard An Jing’s words and her beautiful eyes carried a hint of disbelief.
It was well-known that to fight against the Exalted Vajra to such an extent was already extremely impressive and formidable, especially since no one had expected a Second Qi Grandmaster to be able to defeat the Exalted Vajra before the battle.
Now that the Exalted Vajra had not only wielded the Vajra Devil Subduing Pestle but also executed a Buddhist secret technique, and An Jing had yet to reveal his full strength.
“What!?”
Zhao Chongyin’s heart trembled, suddenly filled with a bad premonition.
Could it be that there was going to be an unexpected twist in their grand plan?
“My sword! What is happening!?”
A swordsman suddenly found that his own sword was no longer under his control, and it was flying out of the scabbard into the air on its own.
“Hm!?”
Hao Tian also felt his Blood Tears Sword trembling at his waist, and with a shock in his heart, he narrowed his eyes at An Jing.
Immediately channeling his True Qi, he firmly suppressed the agitation of the Blood Tears Sword.
“Shua shua shua shua shua!”
Suddenly, all the swords between heaven and earth took to the skies, their tips all pointing in one direction.
“Xiu!”
A piercingly sharp sound resonated as a tide of Sword Qi swept across, followed by a black streak that rushed forward.
Everyone looked up, wondering where the black light had gone, and it turned out to be a roaring, towering wave of blackness that covered the clouds and the sun.
The world darkened, an irresistible and oppressing force descended, making everyone feel as if they were suffocating.
A gigantic Sword Light approached from the distant cosmos, like a radiance piercing through the darkness.
An Jing remained composed, his white garment fluttering with the wild winds.
“Boom!”
The Sword Light fell from the sky, causing the earth to tremble, and from within its brilliance manifested an ancient longsword, landing in An Jing’s hand.
Ling Yuanjing lost his composure and exclaimed, “The Evil Suppressing Sword, is that the Evil Suppressing Sword?!”
That sword was one he could never forget in his dreams, how could he possibly forget it?!
“What!?”
Around the world, all the martial artists from Jianghu thought of something terrifying, their eyes widened, as they stood transfixed, staring at An Jing, who now wielded the Evil Suppressing Sword.
Everyone in the Great Yan Martial World knew to whom the Evil Suppressing Sword belonged.
Zuo Biwen thought of something, swallowing hard he said, “Could it be… could it be that An Jing is actually the Ghost Swordsman?”
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PS: This segment was a headache to write; I usually finish a fight scene in one go, but this time it took a very long time, I’m too exhausted. Today I’ll strive to update with ten thousand words before seven o’clock to end this plotline, my head is exploding, sigh.