Chapter 155: Chapter 155: Battling Yi Nanxiong Again
A massive fist, engulfed in a golden-brown glow, drew a dazzling trajectory. Accompanying it was a surge of violent energy, as if it could flatten a man’s chest.
This was Yi Nanxiong’s enraged punch, enough to shatter the will of most experts at the sixth layer of the Qi Absorption Realm.
Without fear or nervousness, Shi Xiaole drew his sword and swung upwards, casting out a blood-colored beam of the Shattered Snow Blade.
It was the long-unused ultimate move, Draw Sword Skill.
The essence of the Draw Sword Skill lies in the spirit, but its foundation is speed and strength. Wielded by Shi Xiaole with his current physique and internal power, it naturally surpassed anything he was capable of before.
Pa!
The invisible energy erupted like waves.
The Shattered Snow Blade clashed against Yi Nanxiong’s fist, and both of them were thrown backwards.
"No one has ever dared to enrage me like this. You’re the first, and you will pay a heavy price for it."
Looking ferocious, Yi Nanxong’s right foot shattered the ground, and his body shot out like a bullet. In mid-air, the golden-brown glow on his fist intensified, like a layer of gold flame burning, causing the air to hiss.
If any Horizontal Practice Martial Artists were present, they would be utterly shocked at this sight.
Yi Nanxong’s internal energy was so pure that it surpassed Elder Ma’s evaluation of him. This level of purity was very close to many accomplished experts in the Qi Absorption Realm.
If Yi Nanxong’s energy is terrifyingly pure, then Shi Xiaole’s Purple Light Internal Power is as tenacious as cotton clouds.
The improvements in Shi Xiaole’s physique and internal power brought another significant change - the time it took for his Internal Power to leave his body extended from one breath to three entire breaths.
Under the obstruction of the purple barrier-like internal power, Yi Nanxong only felt that every move required several times more strength, and his body movements were significantly slowed down.
"This guy’s internal power purity... he’s actually on my level!"
Yi Nanxong was somewhat taken aback.
Know that it’s not frightening for a martial artist to possess potential; what’s terrifying is the ability to realize that potential. And what best demonstrates this is the realm of their skills and the purity of their power.
Whether Shi Xiaole’s skill realm is any good is still unknown. But the purity of his internal power is undoubtedly on the same level as Yi Nanxong. Considering Shi Xiaole’s age, he truly is a top prodigy.
"No, he’s not that strong. He must have consumed the Elephant Strength Fruit to reach this level."
Yi Nanxong quickly found a reason.
But he didn’t consider that he was from the Returning Vitality Sect and had also enjoyed countless resources. Wasn’t that superior to the Elephant Strength Fruit?
And if he knew that Shi Xiaole only started to progress since last year, who knows what he would think.
"Sky Shattering Fist!"
Rage and intent to kill mixed together, Yi Nanxong used his unique skill for the first time.
As he threw a punch, a tangible fist shadow expanded quickly like a balloon until it reached a size of three feet. The fist shadow spread out its fingers and its texture blurred, covering the sky and heading straight for Shi Xiaole.
Second-rate lower level fist technique, Sky Shattering Fist.
This was the other unique skill passed down to Yi Nanxong by a martial arts specialist, in addition to the Vast Thirteen Copper Transformation Skill. This fist technique is tough to train, but its power is formidable.
After several years of practice, Yi Nanxong had already surpassed the Transformation Phase with it, which was something he was proud of.
The fist shadow oppressed him, but it couldn’t even move a single hair on Shi Xiaole.
Covered with a faint Purple Light Internal Power, he held the sword in both hands and rushed forward, striking out fiercely with his blade.
Blood Battle Ten Forms, the first move, Two Armies Clash.
Hisss!
A blade imbued with an iron-blooded demeanor cleaved the fist shadow into two. The outpouring energy spread out, making Shi Xiaole’s figure even more striking.
"Complete Transformation Phase?!"
A feeling like a rock weighing on his heart surfaced in Yi Nanxong, it was the agony of seeing his proudest achievement crushed on the spot.
"Surprise Attack!"
Not giving Yi Nanxong any time to react, Shi Xiaole took the initiative to attack this time. With his hands and body level, he looked like a rider emerging from thousands of soldiers, swinging his blade to cut down his enemy at the front line.
Pa pa pa.
Moving with the Tianluo steps and wielding the Blood Battle Blade, Shi Xiaole’s attacks grew fiercer every time, forcing Yi Nanxong into a disadvantage.
"Do you really think you’re stronger than me?"
Forcing down the urge to howl in fury to avoid attracting people from the Iron Bone Sect, Yi Nanxong spread his legs apart and his body started moving in a profoundly mysterious trajectory.
To become a top prodigy in the Floating River Area, one cannot fall behind in internal power, techniques or flying skills; one must excel in everything.
He was unprepared for Shi Xiaole’s intense assault, but once Yi Nanxong reacted, he immediately slipped out of the controlling range of the blade technique and began to counterattack.
As for all these, Shi Xiaole wasn’t surprised in the slightest. If Yi Nanxong was that easily defeated, he wouldn’t deserve to be called a top prodigy of the Floating River Area.
"Copper Transformation Golden Body, Makes Me Invincible!"
With eyes as savage as a beast’s, Yi Nanxong didn’t want to waste any more time and directly used his ultimate technique, the fifth transformation of the Vast Thirteen Copper Transformation Skill, Golden Body Transformation.
Visible to the naked eye, a layer of brilliant golden light lit up within Yi Nanxong’s body, eventually enveloping his body surface. His already taut muscles bulged again by thirty percent, ripping apart the upper part of his clothing.
At this moment, Yi Nanxong was like a golden statue, filled with an unparalleled sense of power and sharpness from head to toe.
"Kid, take pride in witnessing the fifth transformation, even in death."
Yi Nanxong’s voice was tinged with a metallic tone, and the murderous intent in his eyes was several times stronger than before.
"You can try."
Shi Xiaole held his sword in one hand, and that was all he said.
Bang!
Again, he stomped on the ground - but this time Yi Nanxong zoomed forward not like a bullet, but like a rocket, the air tearing wildly as he passed through.
In a blink of an eye, the five-foot distance between both parties was closed. Yi Nanxong’s full-powered fist harshly swung out, bringing with it a sequence of terrifying blasts.
Whether the fifth form is deployed or not, completely represents two different concepts.
Without deploying the fifth transformation, Yi Nanxiong is merely showcasing the talent of a top-notch genius. It is only when he deploys the fifth transformation, does he truly demonstrate the strength that matches his reputation.
Even the most elite prodigy in the Floating River Area, when faced with this punch, could only be left gravely injured and on the brink of death.
With the innermost depths of his eyes settled in tranquility, his internal power revolving to its peak, Shi Xiaole brandishes his blade.
Crash!
Amid the sparks, the Shattered Snow Blade is blasted aside while the fist, having had most of its force neutralized, continues its unstoppable charge towards Shi Xiaole’s face.
At the critical moment, the verdant sword light flickers on, sword body held slantwise, finally blocking the blow.
"Hehe, is it useful? Sky Shattering Fist!"
As if he had predicted this, Yi Nanxiong bursts into laughter reminiscent of a menacing beast, and throws a left fist that was stored up for a long time, much faster and much stronger than before.
With a distance of barely three feet between them, Yi Nanxiong had no doubt that Shi Xiaole wouldn’t be able to block it.
However.
"Landslide and Water Split."
The sword strike just now was merely a feint, Shi Xiaole gently shakes his wrist, unleashing the same hidden killing move.
Swish!
The sword light glimmers in the air like a thin line, splitting the fist force in two like a tofu, the blade’s tip slices from Yi Nanxiong’s left shoulder to right rib, igniting a brilliant display of sparks.
"A unity of man and sword, impossible!"
As his body is sent reeling backward, Yi Nanxiong’s eyes widen, as though he had just witnessed something unbelievable.
Any complete technique possesses continuity, this continuity is hard to break, otherwise it will fail to form an effective move and become riddled with flaws.
But Shi Xiaole’s sword strike just now clearly broke the technique into two separate halves, yet it didn’t diminish the power and intent of the sword move.
There could only be one possible explanation—his opponent had attained integration of man and sword, his mastery of the sword move reached an astonishing level.
Where the hell did this guy come from?!
Unruly internal energy wildly flutters around, at this moment, Shi Xiaole clasping his sword and blade, donned in blue outfit like jade, unusually gives Yi Nanxiong a sacred air of irreverence.
Lifting his hands gently, Shi Xiaole crosses his blade and sword into an X-shape. If watched carefully, the intersection of the blade and sword is pointing precisely at Yi Nanxiong’s chest.
Bloody Chaos Kill.
Landslide and Water Split.
Clank! Clank!
Yi Nanxiong covers his chest with his arms, sparks flying off his surface whilst his feet incessantly slides backward.
...
"Huh? There seems to be something up ahead."
Due to the number of available hands, the suzerain of Iron Bone Sect ordered the closure area to be within fifty miles, but there were always some who couldn’t help but spread out further.
A team of twenty people, led by an old man dressed in black.
"Elder Zhao, Elder Wu and others have been killed."
At this time, other teams also arrived from other directions, discovering the bodies of Elder Wu and several other groups of people.
"There seems to be a battle over there, let’s go check it out."
Gaining courage from their numbers, the black-dressed elder and a few others discussed, leading their disciples towards the sound of the battle. Meanwhile, a flare was shot into the sky, bursting into fireworks.
"We’ve found something."
"Hurry and head east."
From all directions, including within the forbidden areas, numerous experts from the Iron Bone Sect sprang into action, racing towards the indicated location.
"Someone’s coming."
Shi Xiaole saw the signal flare in the sky.
"Boy, surrender the Elephant Strength Fruit and I’ll let you go."
Yi Nanxiong called out anxiously.
Despite being at a disadvantage, with the protection of the Copper Transformation body, he wasn’t afraid of Shi Xiaole’s attack.
Furthermore, the opponent’s frequent use of special moves expended even more energy than his own. After several hundred moves, it wouldn’t be difficult for him to turn the tables and kill the other party.
Thus, not only did Shi Xiaole not want to see the people of the Iron Bone Sect, Yi Nanxiong felt the same way.
From afar, the black-dressed elder and his group arrived, finally seeing the two people in the midst of a fierce battle.
Shi Xiaole turned and fled.
"Stop right there, thief!"
"Where do you think you’re running off to!"
Even as the black-dressed elder and his group shouted, they saw Yi Nanxiong taking the lead as a fierce tiger pounces towards the fleeing Shi Xiaole, immediately catching their attention.
"Good, with young hero Yi holding him back, we can certainly capture him."
"We owe it all to young hero Yi this time."
Under the impact of the majestic internal power, Shi Xiaole turned his head back, a strange gleam sparkling in his eyes.
Pupil Skill, Soul Transfer Great Method.
But, the Soul Transfer Great Method at this moment was markedly different from before, having integrated the Chaotic Intent Realm, it not only captured someone’s consciousness, but even carried a sense of confusion.
Dual blade kill, Shi Xiaole struck heavily on the momentarily lost Yi Nanxiong, sending him flying off like a rag bag, while he himself leapt high into the air, disappearing from the sight of the people behind him.
