Chapter 948 - 496: Ambush on the Dao (Part 1)

Chapter 948: Chapter 496: Ambush on the Dao (Part 1)

Upon hearing this, Xin Tiansen’s gaze turned fierce and he responded first. The spiritual ship of the Profound Cloud Sect suddenly accelerated, and the array on it radiated brightly. Several sharp sword auras, accompanied by the sound of thunder, tore through the sky, heading straight for Sword Master Feng and his group.

Seeing this, Liu Zongwei, the sect master of the Extreme Yin Sect, did not hesitate any longer and launched an offensive, waving his hands lightly.

In an instant, the surrounding clouds and mist condensed into several giant black pythons, with gaping bloody mouths, roaring as they pounced towards Sword Master Feng and his group.

The power of the Integration Realm’s Dharma Realm activated in an instant, causing the color of the entire world to change.

Xu Wen, the vice sect master of the Taiyi Sect, appeared cautious. Both the Taiyi Sect and the Profound Celestial Sword Sect were located in the Central State Spirit Realm; he couldn’t attack directly and merely ordered his subordinates to control the spiritual ship closely following the others.

Meanwhile, Sword Master Chen seized the opportunity to strike; his figure flickered like a phantom, appearing beside Liu Zongwei. In his hand, the Tier Seven Top-Grade Metal Element Geng Metal Dao Sword swung forth.

In an instant, the power of the Geng Metal Sword Array within the Geng Metal Dao Sword erupted fully. Countless sharp sword qi, like a thousand arrows, instantly tore through the air, intertwining with the giant black pythons, and exploded with an ear-splitting roar.

The Geng Metal Qi, extremely firm and fierce, was unbreakable. Even the giant pythons formed by the Yin Sha Qi of the Extreme Yin Sect appeared fragile and weak under the sharp sword aura. One by one, the pythons were cut into segments, dissolving into black smoke and disappearing without a trace.

Sword Master Feng refused to be outdone. He controlled the Wind Dao Sword, the Cyan Kite, fully unleashing it. His silhouette seemed to merge with the Cyan Kite in the wind, graceful and spirited. With a gentle wave of the Cyan Kite Dao Sword, the surrounding air surged, forming azure wind vortices with howling sounds, like nature’s wrath, sweeping once more towards Gao Hong.

Faced with Gao Hong’s rage and shock, Sword Master Feng merely smiled indifferently. In his hands, the Cyan Kite Dao Sword seemed to come alive. Every swing resonated with the rhythm of the wind, precise and deadly. His figure moved like a specter through the battlefield. Wherever the Cyan Kite Dao Sword passed, enemies were swept up by the fierce wind, and a rain of blood scattered, flung into the distance.

"Thief Gao, experience my Wind Dao Principle!"

Sword Master Feng’s voice echoed in the wind, filled with murderous intent. Once again, he drove the Cyan Kite Dao Sword. The sword tip lightly pointed, and a powerful wind force immediately merged into a cyan phoenix, spreading its wings to soar into the sky, then swooping down abruptly, aiming straight at Gao Hong’s position.

Gao Hong’s face turned ashen. He hadn’t expected that Sword Master Feng’s sword skills, under the empowerment of the same Tier Seven Dao Sword, would increase several-fold in power, creating an elusive attack. He also hadn’t expected the seemingly gentle wind force to coalesce into such a terrifying offensive.

Gao Hong had no choice but to deploy a Nine Nether Whale Ship, using its defensive array to resist. Yet, the ship’s hull was still shaken by that force, retreating repeatedly, causing the blood and qi within his body to churn violently.

Meanwhile, Sword Master Chen was engaged in a fierce battle with Xin Tiansen, the sect master of the Profound Cloud Sect. Their clash was like the ringing of gold and iron; each collision of sword auras stirred layers of spatial ripples.

As the sect master of the Profound Cloud Sect, Xin Tiansen’s strength undoubtedly commanded respect. He wielded a longsword surrounded by flames, with fiery spirits seemingly dancing along its blade. Each swing was accompanied by blazing flames, scorching the surrounding air until it twisted.

Amidst the fast and furious flurry, Sword Master Chen’s figure suddenly flickered, leaving an afterimage at his original spot, while he appeared like a specter at Xin Tiansen’s flank. Once more, he swung the Geng Metal Dao Sword, concentrating all his power, the sword aura dazzling and magnificent.

"Instant Sword, Slash!" As Sword Master Chen murmured, the sword qi within the Geng Metal Sword Array instantly condensed into an unbreakable, sharp sword aura, like a meteor streaking across the heavens, penetrating Xin Tiansen’s defenses in an instant.

Xin Tiansen only felt an irresistible force emanating from the sword tip. His protective spiritual power seemed as fragile as paper in front of this power, getting torn apart instantly. Horrified, he realized it was too late to dodge, and could only watch helplessly as the sword aura slashed towards his chest.

At this crucial moment, the protective spiritual artifact on Xin Tiansen’s body activated, forming a temporary shield that barely blocked Sword Master Chen’s lethal strike. Even so, he was sent flying back, his face pale as paper, clearly suffering a severe injury.

"Good! Good!"

Xin Tiansen steadied himself, a trickle of blood at the corner of his mouth, yet his eyes shone with an even hotter glow, an indomitable fighting spirit ignited to its peak. "Sword Master Chen, your reputation is well-deserved. Today, in this battle, I, Xin Tiansen, have truly experienced it!"

With that said, he gripped his flaming longsword tightly, closed his eyes, and concentrated. A moment later, flames surged all around him, as if his entire aura merged with the longsword. A faint dragon’s roar echoed within the flames—this was the ultimate secret technique of the Profound Cloud Sect’s treasure, the "Heaven-Burning Dragon Flame Sword"—"Dragon Flame Heaven-Burning."

"Take this sword of mine!"

Xin Tiansen roared fiercely, his figure transforming into a crimson flowing light, carrying an overwhelming destructive force as he rushed towards Sword Master Chen. The Flame Longsword drew a dazzling arc in the air, brilliant and deadly.

Facing this sudden offensive, Sword Master Chen’s expression was grave. He did not retreat but advanced; True Essence surged within him, the Geng Metal Dao Sword shone brightly, and golden sword shadows converged around the sword body, like a multitude of starlight gathering—an extreme display of his Sword Dao—"Extreme Gold Sword Realm."

"Kill!" With a soft whisper from Sword Master Chen, those sword shadows instantly solidified, forming a massive Sword Domain that enveloped Xin Tiansen’s attack.

Within the Extreme Gold Sword Realm, each golden sword shadow contained destructive power, fiercely clashing with Xin Tiansen’s Dragon Flame Heaven-Burning Slash, erupting with deafening bangs, the dazzling light obscuring the sky.

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At this moment, Sword Master Chen’s Geng Metal Dao Sword and Sword Master Feng’s Cyan Kite Dao Sword shone in harmony, one gold and one cyan, weaving a thrilling battle scene.

Their coordination was impeccable, defending Li Mu while fighting and escaping, fending off attacks from all directions. The sword light wove a net, forcing the opponent into retreat.

Li Mu could not intervene in the battle of Integration Realm powerhouses; he understood that his duty was to protect himself.

Li Mu summoned the Tier Seven Top-Grade Dao Artifact, the Yin Yang Essence Wheel. This Dao Artifact was fused with the Yin Yang Inversion Dao Principle, containing both terrifying destructive power and infinite life power, a trump card specifically prepared for such a dire situation today.

In the intense battle, Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen continuously struck and restrained the pursuers, gradually turning the tide.

Having long fought without success, they gradually approached the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, and the intense battle vibrations might likely attract reinforcements from the Profound Celestial Sword Sect.

The Netherworld Sect’s Sect Master, Gao Hong, was somewhat exasperated, preparing to seize the opportunity to strike Li Mu and completely eliminate the Artifact Refining Saint Master of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect.

Perceiving the latent killing intent from the other side, Li Mu’s heart tightened. His hands quickly formed gestures, the Yin Yang Essence Wheel spinning slowly atop his head, releasing mysterious waves, condensing the Yin-Yang power in the heavens and earth.

While Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen concentrated on dealing with the Extreme Yin Sect’s Sect Master Liu Zongwei and Profound Cloud Sect’s Sect Master Xin Tiansen, Gao Hong stealthily activated the Integration Realm Netherworld Realm, attempting to silently envelop Li Mu.

"Yin Yang Wheel, turn!"

However, Li Mu was already prepared. With a low shout, the Yin Yang Essence Wheel suddenly accelerated its rotation, seeming to transform into the purest convergence point of Yin Yang Qi in heaven and earth, releasing dazzling light. Within that light, there was both black lightning of destruction and vibrant green vitality, intertwining to form a unique protective barrier, tightly surrounding Li Mu.

Gao Hong’s Netherworld Realm, upon touching this barrier, felt as if it encountered an invisible wall, forcibly blocked outside and unable to proceed further. However, his Integration Realm True Essence surged out completely, instantly breaking through the protective shield of the Sun and Moon Essence Wheel.

But within the Yin Yang Essence Wheel, Li Mu was nowhere to be found, leaving Gao Hong slightly startled.

"Thief Gao! How dare you!"

Seeing this, Sword Master Feng burst into rage, abandoning his opponent as he flew towards Gao Hong with the Cyan Kite Dao Sword.

"Die!"

Sword Master Chen was instantly filled with fury; how dare Gao Hong attempt to kill Li Mu? Thousands of Geng Metal Dao Sword shadows instantly united, slicing down towards Gao Hong.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, lend me a hand; Gao will be eternally grateful!" Gao Hong’s expression changed drastically, his figure transforming into a black shadow, fleeing towards the Taiyi Sect’s fleet.

Facing Gao Hong’s panicked escape, Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen did not hesitate for a moment. Their figures surged forth, relentlessly pursuing, the Geng Metal Dao Sword and Cyan Kite Dao Sword weaving a shining sword net in the air, vowing to slay Gao Hong.