Chapter 1040 - 540: Cross-Tier Sword Duel (Part 2)

Chapter 1040: Chapter 540: Cross-Tier Sword Duel (Part 2)

At the same time, Sword Master Chen glimpsed part of the mysteries of the Chaos Realm, it was a power system that surpassed all his previous knowledge, seeing how forces flowed and transformed in the chaos, witnessing the fundamental laws of the birth and death of all things and the evolution of the universe. In this moment, it was as if he were breathing and fate-bound with heaven and earth, attaining a new level of understanding in Sword Dao.

"The truth of Heavenly Dao is hidden within this chaos!"

Sword Master Chen stopped his attack, his gaze vacant, as if deeply drawn by an invisible force, immersed in contemplation of the truth of Heavenly Dao, his surroundings resonating with rhythmic waves from the Geng Metal Sword Realm.

Seeing this, Li Mu did not take the opportunity to attack, he withdrew the Chaos Realm and quietly stood aside, his eyes reflecting admiration and anticipation.

At this moment, Sword Master Chen was experiencing a rare array enlightenment, an opportunity countless cultivators dreamed of; perhaps through this enlightenment, he could surmount that barrier and fully advance to the Mahayana Daoist Monarch.

"Enlightenment, Sword Master Chen is in enlightenment!"

"What a great opportunity! Who would have thought this battle would grant Sword Master Chen the chance for enlightenment!"

Watching the two on the Sword Fighting Platform cease their fight, Sword Master Chen stood in place, absorbed in deep thought, causing Qin Wentong and Zhong Zilin to exclaim with envy.

"Silence, all of you! This is a crucial moment for Sword Master Chen’s enlightenment; any disturbance might break his chance." Sword Master Feng transmitted his thought, interrupting the crowd, looking at Qin Wentong, Zhong Zilin, and Ge Xinyu, ordering through transmission, "Guard this place and don’t let anyone approach."

Qin Wentong and the others bowed in unison, not daring to speak, carefully guarding the side of the Sword Fighting Platform.

"Elder Li, come with me."

Sword Master Feng regarded Li Mu as though he were a treasure, transmitting with divine thought.

Upon hearing this, Li Mu smiled, immediately grasping Sword Master Feng’s intention, then flew from the Sword Fighting Platform, following Sword Master Feng to the top of a relatively secluded peak.

"Elder Li, today’s battle, your Chaos Realm displayed extraordinary might, opening old eyes to new vistas," Sword Master Feng spoke first, his tone brimming with admiration and affirmation, "Especially this battle, granting Sword Master Chen the chance for enlightenment, is truly rare."

Li Mu smiled humbly, and said, "Sword Master Feng praises too highly, I merely did what I should do; Sword Master Chen’s Sword Dao Cultivation is unfathomably deep, to battle him benefits me greatly too."

Sword Master Feng nodded slightly, continuing, "Sword Master Chen’s enlightenment is not only his personal opportunity, but also a fortunate event for the sect; if he can use this opportunity to break through to the Integration Realm, you will take the prime credit."

"I have been stuck at the Integration Realm for a thousand years, never able to touch the threshold of Mahayana, but witnessing the thrilling clash between you and him today, I too have gained much, yet not as fortunate as Sword Master Chen’s opportune enlightenment." At this, a never-before-seen hopeful glimmer flickered in Sword Master Feng’s eyes as he looked at Li Mu.

"Sword Master, instruct freely, I will do my utmost,"

Li Mu smiled slightly, roughly understanding the implied words of Sword Master Feng, responding with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Sword Master Feng’s eyes revealed a hint of praise, and he laughed, saying, "Elder Li, I observe your Chaos Realm’s unlimited potential; not only is its power astonishing, but it also contains the profound mystery of embracing and transforming all things, which is the foundation of the Great Dao."

The tone shifted, and Sword Master Feng continued, "The Chaos Dao Elder Li cultivates has already revealed its vast and boundless potential. I have one inquiry, would you be willing to share more insights about the Dao of Chaos?"

Li Mu immediately replied with respect, "Sword Master Feng is too polite; to discuss the Dao with Sword Master is my greatest honor. The Dao of Chaos is something I have just started to comprehend, my knowledge is limited. My understanding is that Chaos is the beginning of all things, the root of the universe, containing infinite potential within, both embracing all things and transcending them. What I understand of Chaos Dao Principles begins with ’nothing’ and ’something’...."

"All things in the world are born from chaos, within the chaos, there is no form nor attributes—it is ’nothing’; yet it is this ’nothing’ that nurtures the initial ’something,’ the origin of all things stems from this; the Dao of Chaos is about seeking that thread of vitality, that sliver of change, between ’nothing’ and ’something’.

"Furthermore, the Dao of Chaos emphasizes transformation and fusion. In chaos, all things can transform into each other, yin and yang grow and inhibit each other, Five Elements mutual generation and inhibition—all manifest the transformative logic of chaos. My cultivated Chaos Realm gathers yin, yang, the Five Elements, integrating external attacks, Spiritual Power, and even Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi within, through chaotic fusion, transforming them for my use, this is the wonder of chaos’s embrace and transformation."

Additionally, the Dao of Chaos contains a transcendent power, it does not conform to form, nor is it limited to Dao Principles....

Listening to Li Mu’s detailed elaboration, Sword Master Feng occasionally nods, sometimes showing an expression of comprehension, sometimes showing hesitation.

Thus, the two engaged in a profound exchange and discussion on the peak regarding the Dao of Chaos and Sword Dao principles, with Li Mu offering unique perspectives and insights that provided Sword Master Feng with fresh thoughts and inspiration.

After extensive exchange and discussion, Sword Master Feng’s eyes grew even brighter, yet many unresolved puzzles remained, he expressed with emotion, "Elder Li, today’s discourse has benefited me greatly, however, I still have one impolite request, I hope Elder Li can fulfill it!"

Li Mu, though having guesses, still humbly replied, "Sword Master speaks heavily, feel free to say, I will do my utmost."

"I wish to duel with you, not seeking victory or defeat, only hoping to seize this opportunity, to personally experience the profundity of the Dao of Chaos, perhaps assisting me in breaking through the bottleneck, to step into the Mahayana Realm." Sword Master Feng’s gaze was bright as he looked at Li Mu, requesting.

Li Mu knowingly nodded and respectfully replied, "Sword Master has such elegance, I, of course, will accompany. However, I kindly ask the Sword Master to show mercy, my cultivation is shallow, fearing I cannot withstand your full strength."

Sword Master Feng laughed loudly, saying, "Elder Li is too modest, you and I will duel, stopping at an appropriate point, focusing on realization."

"Elder Li, please set up a protective array first! Otherwise, if we start fighting, this vast Spirit Mountain will surely be destroyed." Sword Master Feng eagerly addressed Li Mu.

"Sword Master, please wait a moment!" Li Mu knowingly nodded, flew to the Sword Fighting Platform, and retrieved the several array artifacts.

Thereafter, Li Mu flew to the location chosen by Sword Master Feng for the duel, placed out the Five Elements Jade Disc, setting up the Five Elements Protection Array, stabilizing space, transforming the remnants of battle into the power of the Five Elements Protection Array; lightly striking a small copper gong, sound waves rippling, constructing the Echo Barrier, absorbing and transforming the impacts of sound waves, preventing sound leakage; unfurling the All Things Sealing Map, mountains, stars, and spirits leaping upon it, merging into the void, forming a powerful barrier,....

With the activation of several array artifacts, the entire Spirit Mountain was surrounded tightly by three arrays, the summit of Spirit Mountain encased in a faint spirit light, isolating external clamor and scrutiny, leaving only the two of them in this space woven by chaos and Sword Intent, ready to engage in a distinct showdown.

"Elder Li, please!" Sword Master Feng summoned the Cyan Kite Dao Sword, a vigorous Sword Intent surged from within him, the green Wind Sword’s blade pervasive, with momentum fierce yet elegantly refined, like spring winds melting into rain, nurturing silently, yet capable of transforming instantly into torrential winds and rain, destroying all obstacles.

Li Mu smiled slightly, summoned the Five Elements Dao Sword, the Chaos Realm unfolded once more, enveloping his body, intermingling with the cyan Sword Aura emitted by Sword Master Feng’s Cyan Kite Dao Sword, creating a breathtaking scene.

"Sword Master, please enlighten me!" Li Mu responded solemnly, slightly moving his figure.

The words hadn’t yet settled when in the next moment, Li Mu’s silhouette transformed into a streak of flowing light and vanished.

Witnessing this, Sword Master Feng’s eyes narrowed slightly, the Cyan Kite Dao Sword in his hand lightly humming, the sword tip gently tapping the void, instantly the surrounding air seemed to be torn by an invisible hand, waves of azure Sword Qi bursting forth like tornadoes, carrying the impetus to destroy heaven and earth, directly pursuing Li Mu.