Chapter 234: Chapter 234: The Battle at the Peak (Part 2)
Ice and Snow Scroll and Frost Technique from Queen City were known as the top two frost-based internal power martial arts in Qingxue State. The only difference was that the former could only be practiced by men, and the latter was dedicated to women.
As soon as he deployed the novice-cultivated Ice and Snow Scroll, Xue Changqing’s apprehension of the snow’s intent was simultaneously activated, which caused his strength to skyrocket by an unknown amount in a short time. Even before he moved, a gust of internal power snowstorm swept towards Shi Xiaole, causing a major disruption to his internal strength.
"It has no use against me."
Shi Xiaole shook his head.
Even when facing Yuan Zong, he had only rotated the Brahma-I Unity to eighty percent, never revealing his true prowess. Now, he finally unleashed all restrictions, and suddenly a groundbreaking burst of internal power emerged, blocking the erosion of the internal power snowstorm.
"Did both of them cultivate the second-rate top-grade internal power beyond the novice stage?"
From the pure inner power aura, everyone could easily distinguish the internal strength realm of the two, yet they were not too surprised. They were virtually numb to their previous performances.
"Snow Listening Forty-nine Swords is useless against you, so, you get the chance to see my other ultimate technique, Gangstar Nine Kills."
While the internal power violently struck, a sword light from Xue Changqing also attacked.
The sword light was not bright, but rather dim. Yet within the dimness, it carried a chilling solitude that sent shivers down one’s spine, it felt like it reached into the depths of their souls.
"Gangstar Nine Kills, the only second-rate top-grade sword technique in Snow Listening Mountain Villa."
"It is said that the villa master relied on this sword technique to kill three great demons twenty years ago, becoming a master of the Martial World."
"After twenty years, it appears again in the Martial World."
As everyone’s thoughts were just turning, the dim sword aura was already close to Shi Xiaole’s eyes. With alarm bells ringing in his heart, Shi Xiaole didn’t dare to delay and immediately applied his killer move— Vortex of Wind.
The green spiral Sword Qi wildly wrapped around the dim sword light. The result was like flour wrapping around a steel knife, which broke upon contact. By the time the Vortex of Wind was shattered, there was still nearly half of the dim Sword Qi, which Shi Xiaole easily dodged.
"Star Cold Unveiled."
Taking advantage of his movement skill that was not weaker than Shi Xiaole’s, Xue Changqing came to his left side, holding the Snow Spirit Sword in his hands and gently moved it forward.
Everyone had an illusion as if what he waved out wasn’t Sword Qi, but a cold star made of ice. The cold star was only two feet in diameter, rapidly spinning and stirring the surrounding flow of Qi.
Shi Xiaole immediately felt his actions being obstructed, and moreover, his body was attracted by the cooling power of the large star. He felt a chill, and uncontrollably flew forward.
Bang!!
Using a condensed Sword Qi Thunder Sound, the big star only melted halfway. Without time to use more killer moves, Shi Xiaole took a leap with the Bird Crossing Skill and barely managed to escape.
However.
Xue Changqing let out a low chuckle, as if he knew where Shi Xiaole would appear. Just as Shi Xiaole settled, he was already in front of him and the third sword was already on its way.
This time the two were less than two feet apart and with each hit of Gangstar Nine Kills being stronger than its last. Amid the terrifying sword aura, Shi Xiaole’s body was cast with a huge shadow by the light, making him appear as if he had been devoured by the chilly sword light.
"Could it be that he’s going to lose?"
"Losing to Gangstar Nine Kills would not be surprising."
Noises were rising and falling.
People from Cloud Triangle were staring wide-eyed, trying to get a clear view.
In the grand chilly sword light, Shi Xiaole slightly squinted his eyes. This move put more restrictions on him than the previous one, to the extent that he could not even smoothly launch many of his killer moves.
"It is truly a second-rate top-grade sword technique, even if the opponent has not cultivated it to novice, the power is far superior to the second-rate sword technique that is in the Transformation Phase."
Thoughts flashed by, Shi Xiaole’s eyes became sharp.
Gangstar Nine Kills, which was more powerful than Yue Tianlin’s Mysterious Annihilation Sword Technique by itself, combined with Xue Changqing’s personal strength, the power it exerted was far superior to that of Mysterious Annihilation Sword Qi.
If he had no other means, Shi Xiaole would undoubtedly lose.
Regrettably.
With a wave of his sword creating a Vortex of Wind, Shi Xiaole easily broke out of the weak point of the Sword Qi.
"Hm?"
Xue Changqing was slightly taken aback, but the sword in his hand didn’t stop, and he continued to unleash the fourth move of Gangstar Nine Kills.
To everyone’s surprise, including Snow Listening Villa master Xue Yuanting, Xue Changqing’s sword moves were getting stronger and stronger, but they couldn’t hit Shi Xiaole. He seemed to be floating algae in water, insubstantial, always easily avoiding the attacks.
"It seems the problem is with his internal power."
Daoist Xuhuai stroked his beard, his face thoughtful.
"There are countless rare talents in the world, and this monk has never seen such an odd and extraordinary internal power."
Master Honest nodded.
The two noticed the uniqueness of Shi Xiaole’s internal power, but they didn’t know its true function.
In this world, perhaps only Shi Xiaole himself knew that the most distinctive feature of the Brahma-I Unity internal power, once mastered, served more than just defensive purposes.
In fact, it had the ability to create an illusion of internal power, which could confuse and test the enemy.
To put it bluntly, Brahma-I Unity confuses Xue Changqing’s Qi locking, causing his sword moves to miss their target and allowing Shi Xiaole to slip through.
In mid-air above the stage, nine dazzling frosty stars were extraordinarily eye-catching. Each time they twinkled, they represented an Invisible Sword Qi being thrust out. After nine consecutive times, they formed a cocoon around Shi Xiaole like a cocoon.
This was the final move, also the strongest move, in Gangstar Nine Kills: Nine Consecutive Battles.
This time Brahma-I Unity couldn’t help Shi Xiaole dodge the attack. It was a group attack technique. Even if one sword Qi missed, another would hit its target.
"Hahaha, let’s see how he dodges this time!"
"Crafty tricks can never beat absolute power."
The disciples of Snow Listening Mountain villa had already begun to cheer.
Xue Yuanting also breathed a sigh of relief.
As soon as Gangstar Nine Kills was activated, he didn’t think Shi Xiaole could still resist, unless the opponent had also cultivated a second-rate premium sword technique to the same realm as Xue Changqing. But if that were the case, the opponent would have already used it and wouldn’t have waited until now.
"Is he finally going to lose?"
Xu Nianxue and Wang Zuying stood together, both women’s minds were somewhat flustered.
"Xue Changqing, even if you win today, there will come a day when I will defeat you."
Yue Tianlin clenched his fist and made a silent vow.
On the stage, the nine sword Qi appeared and disappeared in an instant. The chaotic trajectories reflected in Shi Xiaole’s eyes were all finally annihilated by a firm and resolute aura.
"Eight Direction Storm."
The long sword swung out a fine sword Qi. Under the mutual collision of the sword Qi, it exploded outward.
Eight Direction Storm executed by a knife move is just a common second-rate killer move. However, it was different with sword techniques. With the apex of person-sword integration and the mutual collision of sword Qi, along with the integration of 30% of the Wind Intent Realm, its power far exceeds the Vortex of Wind.
Puff puff puff...
A series of inertia shocks pierced through the cocoon formed by the nine sword Qi, allowing Shi Xiaole to break free and charge at Xue Changqing.
In terms of internal power realm, Shi Xiaole was a bit superior to Xue Changqing, but his cultivation level was lower. Therefore, even after Xue Changqing had used Gangstar Nine Kills and expended a large amount of internal power, the two of them were still evenly matched.
Fifty moves.
A hundred moves.
Eighth hundred moves passed without notice.
The surface of the ring was pockmarked and pits were everywhere. The dangerous and icy sword Qi intertwining densely like a mini tornado spilled in all directions. Fortunately, the ring was wide enough and there were experts of the martial school watching, so it did not affect the heroes below the ring.
The two’s sword techniques also evolved from rapid to slow. Despite this, they were still enough to kill experts of the same realm in seconds.
The nine hundred and thirty-fifth, move.
With a casual flick, Shi Xiaole pierced Xue Changqing’s chest with his sword tip, while the latter’s long sword swiped up from the left side at this moment, also tearing through Shi Xiaole’s shoulder.
The two drew apart, panting heavily.
The usual nine hundred moves are already a tremendous drain on masters in the Qi Absorption Realm, let alone the extraordinary techniques used by the two of them earlier, their energy at this moment barely a tenth of what they started with.
"Brother Shi, I’m glad you’re willing to fight me up to this point. I’ve been satisfied today. However, I still have one last ultimate move. I don’t know if you can catch it."
Gathering strength, Xue Changqing said with a smile.
"What, he still has an ultimate move left?"
"That’s impossible. He has already used Gangstar Nine Kills. Could it be that Xue Changqing has learned a higher-level sword technique? I cannot believe it."
Everyone was stunned by the news, each showing disbelief. However, in such a setting, who would really doubt Xue Changqing’s words?
For a moment, everyone had the same thought. He’s truly unfathomable, still having a hidden card up his sleeve. Among his peers, who could be his match?
Xue Yuanting’s earlier tense face suddenly relaxed.
Although he was equally shocked by Xue Changqing’s words, he was more curious about what his son had up his sleeve.
"Changqing, I knew you could win."
Hearing Xue Changqing’s words, Shi Xiaole didn’t show the expected expression, instead, he said calmly: "Coincidentally, I also have a sword move and just needed a sparring partner."
"Oh?"
Xue Changqing’s eyes suddenly blazed with dazzling light, and then they turned entirely into infinite desire for victory.
As for the spectators, they were completely speechless.
They could barely believe Xue Changqing having a hidden move, now Shi Xiaole was expressing the same thing, they could only suspect if their ears were defective.
The internal power turned into howling wind, ice crystals dropped in the air. In a blink of an eye, Xue Changqing seemed to be standing in an ice world, his blue eyes devoid of any emotion.
Only the Snow Spirit Sword in his hand was vibrating violently as if it was resonating with the surrounding ice particles.
"Emotion Waves and Snow Traces!"
Xue Changqing’s body created a phantom in the air. The ice particles surrounding him stuck firmly to the surface of the sword, accumulating more and more with each step, eventually wrapping Xue Changqing up like a snowball, forming a three feet long snow sword.
The snow sword under the sunlight emitted a beautiful glow, but everyone’s hearts were cold.
This was an extraordinary skill in Snow Listening Sword Technique that many people recognized. Moreover, Snow Listening Sword Technique was just a middle grade second-rate sword technique, inferior to Gangstar Nine Kills. What truly shocked everyone was that Xue Changqing had trained this particular sword skill to a high level of proficiency.
It must be noted that once martial arts reached the middle grade second-rate level, there was no longer any distinction between Spirit Integration and Transformation Phase, only Minor Achievements, Major Achievements, and Perfection. The greatly achieved Snow Listening Sword Technique was even more powerful than the not-yet accomplished Gangstar Nine Kills.
