Chapter 1038 - 539: Cross-Tier Sword Duel (Part 1)

Chapter 1038: Chapter 539: Cross-Tier Sword Duel (Part 1)

"Boom!" A loud sound echoed, revealing Sword Master Chen’s figure as the Geng Metal Dao Sword collided fiercely with Li Mu’s Five Elements Dao Sword. The two sword lights intertwined in the air like the chaos and light at the dawn of creation, clashing violently. At the moment the sword tips touched, an explosion of dazzling brilliance occurred, distorting the space into rippling waves.

The two sides separated upon contact, yet in the next moment, they violently clashed once more, gradually increasing their force.

Though Li Mu had condensed the Chaos Realm, he possessed only Void Refining Cultivation. Sword Master Chen was at the Peak of Integration. Initially, he unleashed his full strength, somewhat bullying the weaker. Thus, having restrained himself at first, he kept escalating, testing Li Mu’s limits.

However, the Chaos Realm coiled around Li Mu, and with each collision of Sword Aura, it was drawn into the bottomless Chaos Vortex. Far from being easily shattered, it seemed to continuously absorb the essence of these forces, making Li Mu’s attacks increasingly solid and the Chaos power within the sword light more concentrated.

Sword Master Chen grew stronger as the battle progressed, his aura rising continuously. The sharp Sword Qi released from his being was as fierce as a torrential storm, yet Li Mu’s Chaos Realm was like a vast ocean, deep and wide, constantly devouring and transforming that sharp Sword Intent.

"Such a Chaos Realm, able to so cleverly dissolve my Geng Metal Sword Realm!" Sword Master Chen admired, his eyes filled with stronger battle intent. Encountering such an opponent was a fortune for a Sword Cultivator, an excellent chance to hone one’s Sword Dao.

Li Mu smiled faintly, "Sword Master flatters me. Mr. Li has merely just glimpsed the threshold. However, since the Sword Master is interested, I shall endeavor to explore the mysteries of the Sword Dao and Chaos together with the Sword Master."

Having spoken, the power of chaos within Li Mu surged even more intensely. With the Five Elements Dao Sword lightly touching the ground, the entire Sword Fighting Platform seemed to be drawn by an invisible force. The surrounding space began to twist, forming patches of sword aura composed of Chaos Qi. These sword auras were entirely different from the previous ones, not sharp and direct like traditional Sword Qi, but containing an indescribable weight and profundity. Like the chaos at the universe’s beginning, both chaotic and harmonious, both destructive and creative.

"Chaos Sword Rain, this is the sword momentum I’ve comprehended by integrating Chaos Realm with Sword Dao. I invite the Sword Master to appreciate it," Li Mu said softly.

In the next moment, Li Mu’s figure erupted with speed, like a deity moving through the chaotic mist, with Chaos Sword Aura dancing with his movements. Various colored sword auras shot from the ground like a torrential rain, engulfing Sword Master Chen.

Seeing this, Sword Master Chen’s expression turned serious, sensing the threat contained within the endless Chaos Sword Aura, a threat that surpassed any sword technique he had encountered before.

"What formidable Chaos Sword Rain!"

Faced with this Sword Domain Divine Technique, Sword Master Chen found his battle intent stimulated. The Geng Metal Domain suddenly expanded, and golden sword lights pounced ferociously like a tiger.

"Unmatched Sword Realm, Geng Metal Sword Tiger, attack!"

With Sword Master Chen’s fierce shout, his Geng Metal Dao Sword seemed imbued with life, transforming into a giant golden tiger, charging toward Li Mu.

At the same time, the Integration Realm condensed around Sword Master Chen generated countless sword auras manifesting into Dharma Aspects. One by one, golden sword tigers formed, each distinct in shape and exuding endless might and sharpness. The golden sword tiger group roared alongside the golden giant tiger, carrying spatial-tearing power, charging directly at Li Mu’s Chaos Sword Rain.

"Boom!" A gigantic explosion sounded,

as Chaos Sword Rain met the golden sword tiger group in the air, instantly enveloping the entire Sword Fighting Platform in a storm of frenzied energy.

Every collision between the sword rain and sword tiger erupted with deafening roars, the space at that moment seemingly torn into countless fragments, only to be swiftly repaired by the forces of Chaos Realm and Geng Metal Realm.

Li Mu’s Chaos Sword Rain, the sword aura containing the mysteries of Chaos, appearing chaotic and disorderly but actually containing the ultimate truths of heaven and earth, easily penetrated the defenses of the Geng Metal Sword Tiger and incited chaos within, weakening its strength. Meanwhile, Sword Master Chen’s Geng Metal Sword Tiger, with its unbreakable sharpness and the ferocity of a tiger descending from the mountain, continuously assaulted the defenses of the Chaos Realm, seeking breakthrough opportunities to charge directly at Li Mu.

The two realms collided fiercely, the forces intertwined with each other, engaging in an intense battle.

Simultaneously, Li Mu and Sword Master Chen’s battle escalated into a fiercely contested close combat showdown. Their figures darted across the Sword Fighting Platform like lightning, sword lights flashing as space seemed to compress infinitely then expand instantaneously. Each collision of Sword Aura was accompanied by a violent surge of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, showcasing the extraordinary realm of Sword Dao Intent.

As time progressed, the battle between both sides intensified further, turning the entire Sword Fighting Platform into a gladiatorial arena for Geng Metal Dao and Chaos Realm. Li Mu’s Chaos Realm and Sword Master Chen’s Geng Metal Sword Realm collided tens of thousands of times, producing numerous unimaginable phenomena.

The massive shockwaves of battle caused the entire Sword Fighting Platform to tremble endlessly, as if unable to withstand the earth-shaking powers of the two mighty warriors.

However, under the protection of the arrays and array artifacts meticulously arranged by Li Mu beforehand, the Sword Fighting Platform remained as stable as ever, effectively confining the warped spatial powers and vast energy fluctuations to that small space.

Outside the Sword Fighting Platform, Sword Master Feng, Qin Wentong, and others watching intently at the fierce duel were filled with indescribable excitement and shock.

Being at the Peak of Integration as well, Sword Master Feng had already discerned that Sword Master Chen was almost exerting his full strength, with the Sword Intent at the Peak of Integration nearly reaching the Transformation Realm. Yet, in front of Li Mu’s Chaos Realm, it seemed restrained.

Their battle was currently in an evenly matched state.

In the intense clash, Li Mu’s Chaos Realm exhibited its deeper and more unique power, possessing the attribute of encompassing all things. It could absorb a portion of Sword Master Chen’s Geng Metal power, converting it into nourishing Chaos power for itself, while simultaneously weakening the opponent’s strength, achieving a dual effect.

At the same time, the Chaos Realm appeared to have the terrifying ability to "devour all things." Any Sword Qi, spell, or energy wave entering the realm would be invisibly swallowed. Furthermore, the Chaos Realm within Li Mu contained the Supreme Law of "Chaos Will." This will transcended the will of any creature or object, allowing him to integrate this will with the Sword Dao Will, imbuing each sword strike with the vast power of the universe’s beginning, providing numerous benefits.

Witnessing the astounding power exhibited by Li Mu’s Chaos Realm, Sword Master Feng had to concede the might of the Chaos Dao. It indeed possessed unimaginable potential and power.

Standing at a corner of the Sword Fighting Platform, Qin Wentong’s gaze followed every clash of the two figures on stage, his heart in turmoil like a tumultuous sea, unable to quell his shock.

Sword Master Chen was a seasoned Peak of Integration cultivator from the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, close to reaching the Daoist Monarch Realm, merely lacking a thread of opportunity. However, the Sect Master was a newly promoted Void Refining Cultivator, a full Great Realm beneath Sword Master Chen’s cultivation. Yet now, relying solely on the Chaos Realm, he battled on equal footing with him, proving the might of the Chaos Dao.

The power Li Mu mastered far exceeded Qin Wentong’s imagination, filling him with an unstoppable sense of pride and awe for the Sect Master’s unparalleled genius.

Zhong Zilin’s gaze was bright, intensely focused on the fierce battle ongoing on the Sword Fighting Platform, deeply moved. At this moment, he experienced a bit of enlightenment regarding the deep understanding and application of Sword Intent. The Sect Master’s integration of the Chaos Realm with Sword Dao to create an unprecedented sword momentum provided excellent insight.

At this point, Ge Xinyu’s mood was also exceptionally complex. Watching that familiar figure on the Sword Fighting Platform, she felt a mix of pride and worry. Proud was she of the Sect Master’s extraordinary strength, bringing supreme glory to the Sect, yet worried by the battle’s intensity, fearing Li Mu might suffer injury in an accident.

After all, the Sect Master and the opponent had a significant disparity in cultivation realm.

However, as she witnessed Li Mu growing increasingly composed amidst the fierce fight, repeatedly fending off Sword Master Chen’s sharp attacks with ease and keeping up a consistent exchange, Ge Xinyu’s worries gradually dissipated.