Great Dao Lord through Deducing Myriad Arts

Chapter 270: Chapter 226: Breakthrough to Grandmaster, One Step Broadens the World

It was a broken sword, a mere one foot eight inches long, yet the blade was quite wide—a full three inches.

The tip of the sword was even more bizarre. It looked as if it had been sliced off at an angle, giving it a trapezoidal shape.

This was the very broken sword that had made Gu Yi famous.

The members of the Broken Sword Sect watching from a distance couldn’t help but grow excited.

"Master has drawn his sword!"

"I’ve been a disciple for years, and this is the first time I’ve ever seen Master draw his sword!"

Amid the excited chatter, Shan Rui, the senior disciple, couldn’t help but let out a long sigh of relief.

He had been genuinely nervous after seeing his master get injured just moments ago.

Fortunately, it was just a minor setback, and the moment quickly passed.

Thanks to the confidence built up over so many years, the moment he saw his master draw his sword, Shan Rui felt his heart settle back into his chest. He was sure this was in the bag.

"Boy, I haven’t drawn my sword in nearly ten years," Gu Yi said calmly. "The fact that you’ve forced my hand is something you can be proud of."

But Wu Liangchen just smiled, raising the saber in his hand as he spoke coldly.

"Unlike you, I draw my saber often. Just yesterday, for instance, I used this very blade to cut down a couple of vicious strays."

Gu Yi, who had been planning to put on a grand display, was first stunned by the words, then his face turned livid with rage.

"Insolent whelp!"

With that, he charged forward like a whirlwind.

It was then that the peculiarity of his Body Technique became apparent.

Despite the wet and slippery ground, he was completely unaffected. In fact, he seemed to use the icy surface to his advantage, making his movements even more erratic and his speed even faster.

He then slashed out with his sword from an incredibly bizarre angle.

How could one even describe that strike?

Even those at the very edge of the field felt their eyes sting upon seeing it, forcing them to look away, not daring to gaze at it directly.

As for those who were closer, it was even worse. Jiang Feng, who had been watching too intently, found his eyes aching and tears streaming down his face.

’Such powerful Sword Intent!’

’Is this the true strength of Gu Yi?’

Jiang Feng was inwardly shocked. ’If I were to face that strike,’ he thought, ’I wouldn’t even know how to dodge it, let alone fight back.’

But just then, with a sharp DING, a shower of sparks erupted in the center of the field.

The broken sword had stopped in mid-air, a long saber pressed firmly against its fractured tip.

The blades remained locked for less than a second before separating, then clashing again at incredible speeds.

Flashes of the saber and shadows of the sword filled the air. The clang of metal on metal was incessant, growing faster and faster until the individual sounds blurred into a single, continuous roar.

The figures of the two combatants also became difficult to distinguish.

If Gu Yi’s Body Technique was like ice skating, then Wu Liangchen’s was like taking flight.

Regardless, the spectators soon found it impossible to tell who was who.

They could only see two figures spinning like whirlwinds across the field, kicking up ice pellets that stung the faces of the crowd.

Then, with one final, deafening clang of metal, the two figures were violently thrown apart, landing on opposite sides of the field.

A glance revealed a gash on Wu Liangchen’s left shoulder, from which fresh blood was steadily flowing.

But Gu Yi hadn’t fared much better.

A cut slanted down his forehead, narrowly missing his left eye.

The blood made his pale, plump face look utterly monstrous.

Seeing this, many of the spectating Martial Artists couldn’t help but gasp.

No one had expected the fight between them to become so brutal so quickly.

Meanwhile, a huge and luxurious carriage was parked on a hillside not far from the battlefield.

It was a perfect vantage point for watching the fight, but it had been cordoned off by guards early on, preventing any unauthorized individuals from approaching.

Though it was freezing outside, the interior of the carriage was as warm as a spring day.

Yan Jun sat cross-legged on a plush couch, observing the scene outside through a glass window.

Great Yan was now capable of producing glass, but the quality was poor and its transparency was low.

Therefore, the rich and powerful exclusively used glass imported from overseas.

The pane in front of Yan Jun was one such piece. Not only was its clarity exceptional, but it was also enormous and had been perfectly fitted into the carriage wall.

For a piece of glass like this, the shipping costs alone were unimaginably high.

But Yan Jun treated it as commonplace. After all, he had already enjoyed everything that money could buy.

Material wealth no longer stirred any emotion in him; only power could excite him now.

Upon seeing Gu Yi’s blood-covered face, a mocking smile touched Yan Jun’s lips. He suddenly asked, "Who do you think will win this fight?"

A voice, respectful yet tinged with indolence, answered from behind him.

"Based on how things look now, Wu Liangchen is sure to win. But I find it hard to believe this is all the skill Gu Yi possesses."

"Oh? He’s already drawn his broken sword. What other tricks could he possibly have to turn the tables?" Yan Jun turned to look behind him.

The speaker was an undeniably handsome man. Though he was no longer young, and the corners of his eyes bore the marks of time, this did nothing to diminish his charm. Instead, it added a certain allure, the kind only a mature man possessed.

Combined with his impeccable and refined attire, and an expression that blended languor with an air of nobility, he was utterly devastating to women.

The man smiled. "Gu Yi has indeed declined significantly over the years, but he is still a Martial Arts Grandmaster. If this were the extent of his abilities, his Broken Sword Sect would never have grown to its current scale."