Chapter 771: Chapter 770: Book of Bright Sword
Like heavenly light, the Sword Qi shot in all directions, each beam composed of countless sword threads. Anyone who got grazed by it would suffer damage more terrifying than being torn apart.
Many young people’s hearts stopped beating, for they could only close their eyes and wait for death when faced with such a strike.
"How is he?"
The women of Heavenly Snow Mountain stared at the area engulfed in light.
Within, six points appeared, linked by six fine blue threads. As the light burst at the point in the forefront, Shi Xiaole sprang out, his sword thrusting towards Gong Thirteen.
True light has no flaws, but Gong Thirteen’s Sword Qi was only an imitation of light—it was vastly inferior to the real thing. Under the illumination of Sword Heart Enlightenment, its flaws were laid bare.
"Six Harmonies Bright Sword, Unity of Man!"
Gong Thirteen was not surprised. He would have been truly disappointed if Shi Xiaole had been unable to block even his casual strike. With man and sword merged into one, Gong Thirteen struck out as if a phantom light.
In an instant, the thousand-foot squared stage looked as if it was lit by countless light bulbs. Any ordinary Dragon Gate Realm martial artist caught in it would likely have their eyes blinded by the brightness.
Of course, the young people in attendance were not on the level of Dragon Gate Realm martial artists, but all they saw was light, a light of utmost brilliance. Thankfully, they were shielded by the stage’s brightness, or else they would have been affected.
But only a very few among the young individuals could pierce through the light and see the scene within.
It was a beam of sword light, moving so fast that even time seemed to stand still. Naturally, the Sword Qi emitted by Shi Xiaole also stagnated in mid-air.
"A very fast sword, twice as fast as Xiao Lingyun’s."
In such a dangerous situation, Shi Xiaole still had the capacity to analyze his opponent.
Aurora Swordsmanship, it should be one of the fastest swordsmanship in the world, even faster than Thunderbolt Swordsmanship and Wind Sword Way. It specializes in defeating the strong with its weakness, and overpowering the superior with the inferior.
After all, no matter how strong you are, if you can’t even block the opponent’s attack, how can you fight?
Of course, the premise is that the power gap between the two parties is not too wide; otherwise, no matter how fast one is, if one can’t breach the opponent’s defense, it would be pointless.
As a matter of fact, if Xiao Lingyun of the same stage really fought Gong Thirteen, the former might not necessarily be doomed. For most people, the shielding effect of Cloud Sword Way is still very powerful.
In just a blink of an eye, Shi Xiaole summoned hidden strength, the green-red sword light suddenly lengthened a large section, breaking through the stagnant time.
Thud!
The void trembled.
As before, Gong Thirteen’s sword light was not consumed. The majority rushed towards Shi Xiaole, and it was faster and stronger.
Shi Xiaole’s body was immediately pierced, but it was just his illusion left at the spot.
Without laying eyes on it, Gong Thirteen turned back and thrust three swords, each one crossing a shadow before his body burst out with a light that punctured the darkness.
Under this light, everything was revealed, even Shi Xiaole’s true body was exposed.
"Book of Bright Sword, he had really mastered it. We all underestimated Gong Thirteen!"
The speaker was none other than Xu Zhongting.
Speaking of which, Xu Zhongting’s master and Gong Thirteen’s master are good friends. Hence, the two are fairly familiar. Xu Zhongting has known for a long time that Gong Thirteen once accidentally obtained a heritage known as the Book of Bright Sword. His years of intense training are also related to this.
The Book of Bright Sword is naturally a first-rate sword technique. More frighteningly, it perfectly matches Gong Thirteen’s Aurora Swordsmanship. The power displayed when the two combine is definitely not as simple as one plus one.
It’s no wonder Xu Zhongting was shaken.
Among the Earth Immortals in the Martial World, it’s not necessarily one in ten thousand, but at least one in a thousand where their martial arts and martial ways match.
Except for some experts from top-tier forces, who would consider the future martial arts when they comprehend the martial ways? What’s more, what martial ways one comprehends isn’t entirely up to them.
However, it must be acknowledged that if top-tier martial ways and first-rate martial arts match, the power of a martial artist can become terrifying.
The Book of Bright Sword includes both martial arts and sword techniques, and it seems custom-made for Gong Thirteen. Xu Zhongting didn’t hold him in high regard previously, but now, he started to change his opinion.
Everyone else was also moved. The momentum that Gong Thirteen demonstrated at this moment had already surpassed Shi Xiaole.
"Six Harmonies Bright Sword, Unity with Earth!"
Giving Shi Xiaole no time to react, Gong Thirteen gripped his sword with both hands, and with a lateral rotation that engaged his waist and arm, he swung out. It was as if brightness had descended upon the world as countless sword lights covered Shi Xiaole.
Under this sword, all things would be melted down, nothing could endure.
"This move is not bad, but it lacks subtlety."
The Book of Bright Sword may be the nemesis of the Flying Skill, but it also depends on the person. If Shi Xiaole truly wanted to evade it, Gong Thirteen would not be able to stop him, but there was no need for that.
The speed of Aurora Swordsmanship is its strong point, but its attacking power is its weakness. Any splendid exterior can only conceal internal decay.
In Shi Xiaole’s eyes, the infinite light was stripped away and transformed into countless points. These points disappeared swiftly, leaving only three remaining.
With a swing of his Red Left Sword, Shi Xiaole deployed Wind of Lingxi which was part of the Wind Extreme Sword Technique.
It’s the alignment rather than strength that matters in martial arts. With each passing moment, Shi Xiaole began to display the demeanor of a grandmaster of the Sword Way.
Pop! Pop! Pop!
In the three negligible snapping sounds, the bright Sword Qi shattered into specks of light, drifting past Shi Xiaole’s surroundings without a single one touching him.
His pupils slightly constricting, Gong Thirteen’s expression remained unchanging, "Six Harmonies Bright Sword, celestial fusion!"
In a deafening resonation, the Black Night Sword was no longer a sword, but resembled more of a sun, the endless rays of light erupted from it, taking along relentless Sword Qi, bombarding Shi Xiaole.
"Attacking in groups, however it becomes fruitless against me."
Red Left Sword held high, Shi Xiaole was not intimidated by this formation, relying not on his senses nor his eyes, but purely on the intuition given to him by his Sword Heart Enlightenment, he found the loophole in this attack.
"Mighty Wave!"
Blue Sword Qi extended from the Red Left Sword, reaching a length of five hundred zhang, as Shi Xiaole swung downwards with force, it seemed like a Heavenly Sword streaking across the sky.
Whoosh!
The overwhelming Golden Sword Qi was cut open, capturing not a linear trajectory, but a curved arc. Over ninety percent of the young people present took in a sharp breath, completely clueless as to how Shi Xiaole managed to summon this sword.
The blue Sword Qi struck through the loophole and bursted through the ocean of Golden Sword Qi, still holding sixty percent of its original power, Gong Thirteen, witnessing this, morphed into a band of light and moved sideways.
However, as the blue Sword Qi touched the ground, it transformed into a layer of wind, spreading all around, and rapidly catching up with Gong Thirteen. Even though it did not shatter his protective Vigorous Air, it caused Gong Thirteen to stumble, almost losing his footing and falling over.
"Formation disperses at will, substance without form, what a Kirin he is! He has touched a deeper mystery of the Wind Sword Way!"
"Not just the Wind Sword Way, this young man’s understanding of swordsmanship also far exceeds those of his peers."
Multiple Sword Kings almost clapped in admiration.
Through a series of offence and defence, Gong Thirteen gave the impression of having endless techniques, a powerful force akin to the constantly changing waves. Yet the waves are incapable of destroying rocks.
Similar to the unchanging Shi Xiaole who counters every move, unperturbed. Upon him, the crowd seemed to witness the essence of making something difficult look effortless, a return to simplicity.
The journey from a swordsmanship prodigy to a grandmaster of swordsmanship, is a process of honing a sword embryo into a sword. Some people were surprised to discover that Shi Xiaole started to display this characteristic of having concealed sharpness, yet appearing even more incisive.
Such a talent is rarely seen in a millenium.
"You’re good, but the sense of accomplishment would be greater if I defeat someone like you."
Gong Thirteen’s expression fluctuated, his eyes gradually replaced by determination.
At the same time, an aura that seemed to illuminate one’s soul suddenly burst forth from him, making his entire body appear golden, each inch of his skin seemed to coalesce into Swords Qi, making it unbearable to face directly.
"Five percent initial stage, five percent initial stage of Aurora Swordsmanship?"
"So this is his greatest reliance!"
Feeling this aura, many people were taken aback.
For Terrestrial Immortals, enhancement in martial arts is not an easy affair. According to general speed, even a top martial artist can only advance a rank every several decades, and it gets harder as one progresses.
Not to mention the top martial artists.
Taking the experts on the Earth Immortal rankings as an example, most of them are over four hundred years old, and their martial arts are basically around ninety percent, considering hundred years to break through the Divine Barrier Realm, it basically takes more than thirty years to upgrade each level.
But Gong Thirteen isn’t even seventy years old yet, and he’s already advanced his Aurora Swordsmanship to five percent, isn’t that astonishing?
"Celestial Fusion!"
The same move, but when executed by Gong Thirteen this time, was incredibly immense and powerful, the entire thousand zhang arena and tens of thousands of meters above were all covered by boundless light.
Many people below the stage just felt an oppression in their chest, their pores seemingly pierced, making them feel that facing this move would only result in death.
"The reinforcement of swordsmanship amplifies one’s power too greatly below the Dragon Gate Realm, the power of this skill has increased by more than fifty percent. How can it be blocked?"
"Could the Kirin be about to lose?"
"Even if he loses, he is blameless, after all he’s still too young."
Many started to chatter.
"Kirin?"
A young girl stood up from her seat, seeming somewhat anxious and disappointed. After great difficulty, she finally found someone of interest, could he still be inferior to the Young Dragon?
The boundless golden radiance was suddenly divided from the middle, and the people saw a tornado of green several hundred zhang wide, standing tall within the tornado, a figure stood like a lofty pine.
"Bring out your full power."
Shi Xiaole said with a light smile.
Five percent initial stage of Aurora Swordsmanship, indeed surprised him. However, who knew that his Wind Sword Way also reached five percent initial stage, and moreover, in terms of application, he surpassed Gong Thirteen by more than a notch.
Of course, Shi Xiaole did not reveal this, maintaining it at the peak of four percent, to deal with Gong Thirteen, it was not necessary for him to go all out.
"Let’s see what you can fend off, Mystical Light Kill!"
Anger surged in his heart, Gong Thirteen’s expression was detached, striking with the Black Night Sword twenty-seven times.
Shush!
Twenty-seven mirrors surged out from different directions, but only gave off a light sound.
Under the radiance of sunlight, the twenty-seven mirrors reflected each other, creating hundreds, even thousands of rays in diverse directions and varying sizes in an instant, each of them was sufficient to kill a high-level Lord, the lethality sent chills down the spine.
