Chapter 620: The Fox Clan’s Innate Gift! The Enchantment Technique! One Step Away! A Battle at the Peak!
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The sound of massive bells reverberated across heaven and earth. The two figures became streaks of light, colliding continuously.
The Jiaoslayer was incredibly sharp. One of the flying swords in the beautiful woman’s hand was cleaved in two, only for a second sword to materialize immediately. Her internal magical power was as vast and deep as a sea of smoke, constantly condensing into new flying swords.
An ordinary cultivator’s battle is something a bystander might be able to follow, but this... this was a climactic battle!
Even Ming He, in the advanced second realm with an ancient inheritance, could not track their movements at all. All she could hear were the roaring thunderclaps above the sea of clouds as the clouds churned violently.
The beautiful woman’s sword light was sharp, her techniques exquisite, yet she could gain no advantage.
This young Daoist was decisive in killing intent, his heart as cold as iron, striking with a ruthless determination that would bring all to ruin in one move.
If he seized an opportunity, anyone, even she, might fall today. Thus, the beautiful woman could not afford the slightest distraction.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The two streaks of light pursued and collided repeatedly, unleashing terrifying auras. Powerful shockwaves radiated outward in all directions.
This... this is the power of a Yang Spirit expert? Ming He thought to herself. A single step of distance... yet the difference was as vast as heaven and earth!
Did that mean she was not even qualified to watch the battle?
Her expression was grave. She, also a second realm Yin Spirit expert, could not understand why Li Yanchu was so domineering, daring to confront a Yang Spirit realm cultivator head-on. If tonight the beautiful woman had attacked her instead, her life would have ended here!
Yet Li Yanchu, alone, wielded a single blade and fought this Yang Spirit opponent blow for blow.
Ming He let out a sigh.
“High mountains invite our gaze[1].”
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Boom! Boom! Boom!
Explosions continued endlessly above the sea of clouds.
Bang!
The beautiful woman was slammed in the chest by Li Yanchu’s fist. Her clothes tore apart and were obliterated by the force of the aura, revealing a body as exquisite as porcelain.
Yet she did not show anger or surprise. Her eyes flickered, and a sensual aura seemed to radiate from her. This was the fox clan’s enchantment technique, capable of breaking one’s mind and even reducing them to a complete slave.
Li Yanchu’s primordial spirit erupted with a purple-golden energy, resisting her enchantment technique.
Then, blade in hand, he stepped before the beautiful woman.
Behind him, a towering figure manifested, moving in perfect unison with him, slashing down with a single blade. The beautiful woman instantly vanished, only to reappear above Li Yanchu’s head. Her body remained utterly unclothed.
Both the Buddhist and Daoist traditions had heart-cultivation methods, making it relatively easy to resist the enchantment techniques of the fox clan. Yet this woman’s enchantment techniques, combined with the current situation, made her power far more dangerous. Especially with her figure, so captivating that it was impossible to look away!
Swish!!
A sword light slashed down. The flying sword in the woman’s hand was incredibly fast.
Li Yanchu swung his blade, his overwhelming life force burning like a raging furnace. The surrounding area was bathed in red light. This was the manifestation of his immense blood and qi condensed to its peak.
Boom! Boom!
The woman was forced backward, her flying sword shattered again, her skin tearing and bleeding continuously. Though she was a demon, in close combat she clearly did not match Li Yanchu’s raw strength.
This young Daoist... such tremendous power! The Fox Immortal Lady thought in astonishment.
Li Yanchu’s mind shifted slightly, and the Eight Trigrams Mirror shot out, swelling in the wind, instantly growing ten zhang in size, covering the area where the woman stood.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Divine light rained down.
The woman immediately felt her head splitting, her body stiffening.
Whoosh!
Her flying sword shot toward the Eight Trigrams Mirror, trying to shatter it.
The divine light of the mirror was immediately forced back. The sword relentlessly chased the Eight Trigrams Mirror, trying to break it.
Earlier, the moment the mirror shone, the woman’s spirit had been wounded, making her hate this magical artifact intensely. But Li Yanchu seized the opportunity and slashed forward with his saber.
Swoosh!
The blade flashed. One of the woman’s arms was severed, turning into a white fox paw, blood pouring down.
The woman cried out in pain, transforming into a light and fleeing. She recited incantations, and her injuries instantly began to heal. Yet she still did not conjure clothing.
Li Yanchu’s eyes glimmered with mystical light. Using Spirit Eyes, he looked closely and realized her injuries hadn’t truly healed. She had only conjured an illusory arm.
The Jiaoslayer was sharp beyond measure, capable of countering these flashy restorative illusions. Even a powerful Fox Immortal Lady could not overcome it.
“Sword formation!” The woman suddenly shouted.
This was orthodox Daoist sword mastery. Seven flying swords appeared around her, each over three zhang long. Arranged according to the positions of the Big Dipper, they shot toward Li Yanchu.
He poured his energy into the Jiaoslayer. Above his head, a blazing sun appeared, manifesting his life-force. His movement matched the martial posture of the massive figure behind him, slashing down with a single saber.
Boom! Boom!
All the flying swords vanished, and the saber streaked straight toward the woman’s body.
Her expression changed, and a mirror of water-like light appeared in front of her. The saber entered the mirror and disappeared.
At the same time, Li Yanchu’s back emitted a piercing cutting sound; it was the vanished blade.
The woman’s magical skill was subtle, somewhat like his Transference Technique.
But her technique was more precise: not only could she evade Li Yanchu’s blade, she could control its trajectory.
Whoosh!
Seven more flying swords streaked through the air.
Clink!
Li Yanchu raised his saber and struck; all seven swords were severed and vanished into nothingness.
The saber light, like breaking a bamboo, slashed again!
Approaching the woman, she vanished once more. She conjured mirrors to control the saber light, sending it upward toward Li Yanchu; it was a viciously cunning move.
“Bitch...” Li Yanchu’s mouth twitched.
He moved in front of her.
The saber light struck him, causing no damage. Instead, he severed one of the woman’s legs at an odd angle.
“Ah!” Her face changed dramatically, a scream escaping from her lips.
With one leg severed, blood gushed out of her wound.
After Li Yanchu attempted to use the Transference Technique at close range, he realised that the effect was surprisingly good.
A brilliant light erupted from the woman, directly striking Li Yanchu’s primordial spirit. At this range, it was unavoidable!
Yet Li Yanchu only swayed slightly. The purple-golden energy and Clearheart Jade Pendant activated simultaneously, blocking the attack.
Clang!
Another saber slashed toward her neck; it was cold, fast, and merciless.
This guy is tough to deal with! The woman thought in astonishment.
She had just used Heavenly Fox secret technique to dispel Li Yanchu’s Fire Virtue Star Lord Dharma form, but she hadn’t expected that his blood and qi alone was comparable to a Yang Spirit expert. And his mastery of Daoist arts was extremely profound, while his primordial spirit defense was especially high as well.
How can I fight this?
The beautiful woman sighed, a trace of helplessness in her voice. She formed hand seals, and instantly hundreds of her images appeared in the sky. All of them were graceful, slender-waisted, with eyes flowing with charm. They were utterly seductive!
It was a sight that would excite any man’s blood, but it did nothing to disturb Li Yanchu’s Dao heart.
A beam of light shot from Li Yanchu’s hand, and the woman immediately covered her eyes and was forced backward as blood streamed from her eyes.
Eye-Piercing Pearl!
This was a magical treasure Li Yanchu had seized from Daoist Spiritual Master Jiugong. Designed specifically to damage the eyes, it could not even be evaded by a monk who had cultivated the Heaven’s Eye of Buddhism.
The woman let out a shriek, and her head was struck again from behind. It was the Earthbreaker Pearl.
1. “高山仰止” is a Chinese idiom. It literally means looking up in admiration at a towering mountain, and by extension, it is used as a metaphor for lofty moral character that inspires respect and aspiration. The phrase comes from the Book of Songs, Lesser Odes, Che Xia, where the original line reads, “High mountains invite our gaze; the noble path invites our steps.” It often serves to praise people of great virtue or those with profound scholarly achievements. ☜
