Chapter 572: Chapter 462: Mortal Limit
Amid the endless collision of energies, countless rocks continuously collapsed and sank, with the originally flat mountain peak caving in at a speed visible to the naked eye.
In just a brief moment, it sank a full thirty feet deep, forming a massive circular pit, akin to a heavenly chasm.
Thirty moves, thirty exchanges!
Each move was enough to destroy the heavens and earth, causing landslides and earthquakes within a radius of hundreds of miles, sending all birds and beasts fleeing in terror.
The Primordial Qi between heaven and earth was in utter chaos, forming turbulent streams that swept in all directions.
A sharp glint flashed in Yuan Ji’s eyes, and with a loud cry, the golden blood Qi around him surged violently, transforming into a thousand-foot White Tiger, silently roaring at the sky before crashing with world-ending might into the sea of sword light from Shi Qiu Daoist!
"Boom——"
Amid the flying dust and mud, Shi Qiu Daoist’s face changed dramatically, and like an arrow hit by a giant stone, his body was sent ten feet back, carving a long trench in the ground, with rocks crumbling to pieces on both sides of the trench.
He steadied himself, forcibly dispelling the force of Yuan Ji’s fist from his body. His Profound Daoist Robe was covered in dust, making him look rather disheveled.
In a deep voice, Shi Qiu Daoist spoke, his eyes full of awe and heaviness:
"What powerful fists! I can’t imagine what kind of strength you’ll have once you break through to the Inner Scene!"
Turning his head, he continued:
"This sword of mine was meant for Li Chang Kong. After years of restraint, today I’ll gift it to you!"
"Clang——"
With those words, the power of Shi Qiu Daoist’s inner world erupted without reservation, and the Qian Yuan Sword in his hand thrust toward the sky.
A Sword Intent soared, reaching hundreds of feet high, drawing the light of the world into itself and dimming its surroundings!
"Whoosh whoosh——"
Amid the howling winds, Yuan Ji was not at all fearful; instead, he was filled with battle intent, with a blazing look in his eyes — excitement upon meeting a strong foe, yet maintaining the utmost calm.
"Not a bad Sword Intent!"
Yuan Ji admired aloud, his tone flat, devoid of any ripples. Amidst the overwhelming Sword Qi, he stood tall, with a flash of golden light around him.
He practiced the "White Tiger Purgatory Technique" bestowed by his elder brother, Li Chang Kong. After uncountable Purgatory-like refinements, his flesh and blood were ever-changing, and his muscles and bones were comparable to divine iron from outer realms.
Even Shi Qiu Daoist’s Sword Qi, which could cleave through steel, could only leave a shallow mark on his skin, unable to cause any real harm!
"Boom!"
With a thunderous sound, Yuan Ji abruptly exerted force under his feet.
The entire Tianhuang Mountain shook violently, and the pit on the summit sank several feet deeper again. Countless rocks tumbled from the mountain walls, forming a large-scale landslide.
Endless golden blood Qi erupted around him, like a golden sun.
Amidst the radiant brilliance and blood Qi, a massive phantom of a White Tiger vaguely appeared, silently roaring at the sky, shaking heaven and earth!
"Huff!"
Yuan Ji shot up into the sky, disregarding the overwhelming Sword Qi, charging straight toward Shi Qiu Daoist!
He weaved through the Sword Qi, and those that could turn exterior martial artists into mincemeat only left shallow white marks on his body, then were forcibly shattered by his formidable physique.
"Pa-pa!"
His five fingers suddenly clamped together, and the air in his palm was pinched as if it were substance, producing crisp cracking sounds.
The golden blood Qi around him frantically converged onto his arm, forming a massive golden fist imprint.
On the fist imprint, countless White Tiger runes flickered, emanating an ancient primal aura, meeting Shi Qiu Daoist’s descending Heavenly Sword!
"What!"
Shi Qiu Daoist watched in shock as Yuan Ji charged straight through the Sword Qi toward him, his exposed skin unbreached by his Sword Qi.
His heart pounded fiercely, and for the first time, his face showed change, his eyes filled with disbelief and shock:
"What kind of physique is this?"
Without time to ponder, the Qian Yuan Sword in Shi Qiu Daoist’s hand abruptly twisted, and the overwhelming Sword Qi swiftly sublimated into a resplendent Sword Intent.
This Sword Intent carried all his life’s cultivation and comprehension, like a heavenly trench, slashing down!
"Clang! Clang!"
A rapid series of metallic clashes rang out as Shi Qiu Daoist’s Qian Yuan Sword cleaved on Yuan Ji’s fist imprint, making a sound akin to striking an ancient bronze bell, jolting his eardrums painfully, and his arm numb.
The light on the Qian Yuan Sword flickered, revealing a minuscule crack!
Before Shi Qiu Daoist could react, Yuan Ji’s left palm, pressing down, suddenly lifted, reaching out like lightning to meet Shi Qiu Daoist’s altered face with a palm!
"Boom——"
As the palm met fist, a terrifying shockwave of energy spread in all directions, enlarging the pit below several times over.
Shi Qiu Daoist’s body flew like a kite with its string cut, staggering before landing, almost collapsing. He spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, staining his Profound Daoist Robe red.
With one sword supporting himself, Shi Qiu Daoist held his swaying body upright, his left arm limply hanging at his side, evidently shattered by Yuan Ji’s palm, the sound of cracking bones vividly heard.
He looked up at Yuan Ji, his eyes full of shock!
"Thud," Yuan Ji landed steadily, the golden blood Qi around him slowly retracting.
At this moment, the flesh was torn on his five fingers, revealing jade-like flawless bones, a ghastly sight.
"What is the name of that sword move of yours?"
Yuan Ji looked at the wound on his hand, asking, his tone still indifferent, without a hint of pain.
His physique was immensely strong, and such a wound was insignificant to him.
The moment his words fell, the sword wound began to rapidly heal at a speed visible to the naked eye, with flesh continuously growing and melding.
