Chapter 673 - 658: Swinging the Blade to Sever an Arm, a Style of Perishing Together

Tang Yiyi had used the first technique of the Xiu Hua Sect’s "Celestial Cold Four Techniques" before, during her great battle with Shen Lang.

However, more than half a year had passed, and when she executed the technique now, it looked completely different.

Back when she fought Shen Lang, the technique had been ferocious, stirring up a gale across the water’s surface and scattering terrifying ice crystals everywhere.

But now, as she unleashed it, all its power was concentrated within the blade. She and her sword had become one. Not only did it lack its former intimidating presence, but even with the flashing Spirit Light, there was nothing about the technique that seemed particularly remarkable!

Yet it was precisely this unassuming sword strike that made Tang Wenqing’s face fall in horror!

’Damn it, she’s already comprehended such a powerful Sword Intent at only the Spirit Martial Realm Eighth Heaven! Why wasn’t this mentioned in the intel I received?’

A sword technique empowered by Sword Intent had an Attack Power that was worlds apart from what it was before!

Back when Shen Lang was still in the Qi Martial Realm, he had faced the Netherworld Wolf King at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Heaven on the Tala Prairie. He had comprehended Saber Intent then, infusing it into his Saber Techniques, which was how he managed to injure the Netherworld Wolf King and scare it away.

Facing Tang Yiyi, who had now fused her techniques with Sword Intent, Tang Wenqing’s eyes darted about. As she hastily retreated, she was already rapidly thinking of a counter-strategy.

Before this, even while being harassed by the Demon Beast’s Divine Thought attacks, the battered Tang Wenqing had still managed to block all of Tang Yiyi’s attacks.

This was not only due to Tang Wenqing’s own powerful cultivation and quick reflexes but also because the protective Inner Armor she wore had withstood Tang Yiyi’s strikes.

From this, it was clear that the gap between them was still considerable.

In terms of overall strength, the two were not on the same level!

Yiyi couldn’t break her defense, wasn’t as fast as her, and she had already prepared countermeasures for the Demon Beast’s Divine Thought attacks. This battle should have been a foregone conclusion...

But who would have thought that Tang Yiyi had already comprehended Sword Intent!

When Tang Yiyi concentrated that Sword Intent into her blade, the power of the very same attack increased by at least fivefold!

With the empowerment of this Sword Intent, the gap between them instantly became negligible.

In fact, in terms of Attack Power, Tang Yiyi was now even slightly superior to Tang Wenqing!

Greatly alarmed, Tang Wenqing retreated explosively, not daring to face this sword strike head-on!

Even with the addition of a Demon Beast, Tang Wenqing had never considered Tang Yiyi an opponent who could match her.

But with Sword Intent, everything was different...

’Damn it, to think I’d run into an opponent who has comprehended Sword Intent! How could the tiny Xiu Hua Sect produce such a figure...’

The Longsword in Tang Wenqing’s hand shot out like a cobra. She deflected Tang Yiyi’s attack with some difficulty, a knot of unease finally starting to form in her heart.

At that exact moment, the Ice Evil Python aimed its sharp horn at Tang Wenqing and launched another Divine Thought attack!

BZZT!

The Divine Thought attack was impossible to guard against. The thread of the Ice Evil Python’s Divine Thought instantly pierced into Tang Wenqing’s mind!

However, having suffered a major loss once, Tang Wenqing was obviously not going to let it happen a second time.

This time, Tang Wenqing was already prepared. The Spiritual Power in her Sea of Consciousness converged into a single point and violently collided with the Ice Evil Python’s Divine Thought!

A tremendous roar echoed in the minds of both human and beast. Both of them shuddered violently, their expressions twisting in pain.

PTOOEY!

The Ice Evil Python’s head swayed, and it spat out an ice spike, aiming for Tang Wenqing’s right leg.

The difference in the strength of their Divine Thought was instantly clear—the Ice Evil Python was slightly superior!

Under the perfectly coordinated attacks of Tang Yiyi and the Ice Evil Python, Tang Wenqing was once again in a predicament.

She could only keep moving and dodging, trying to escape the battle circle.

Tang Wenqing’s speed was astounding, and her Step Technique was eerily unpredictable. Though you could see her feet moving, stepping across the ice, it was as light as a dragonfly skipping on water, making almost no sound.

In the eyes of the surrounding crowd, it was as if Tang Wenqing’s legs weren’t bending at all; she simply glided across the ice like a phantom.

The sight sent a chill down the spines of all who watched...

Although Tang Wenqing’s Step Technique was strange, Tang Yiyi’s attack speed was also getting faster and faster, giving her no chance to retaliate!

Sword Qi crisscrossed the battle stage, and the crisp clang of metal on metal rang out endlessly.

’I can’t let this continue. While I have the advantage in speed, she has a Demon Beast assisting her. Every clash of Divine Thought has a huge impact on me. If this drags on for half an hour, my Spiritual Power will be exhausted, and I’ll definitely lose!’

’This woman’s sword techniques are exquisite, her control over her power has reached a minute level, and she’s even fused it with Sword Intent. Meanwhile, the Demon Beast can not only launch continuous Divine Thought attacks, but its physical strength is also too great to block head-on. There’s almost no chance of winning a one-on-two fight!’

Tang Wenqing’s bloodthirsty gaze reappeared. The Longsword in her hand shone brightly, and with a CLANG, she sent Tang Yiyi stumbling back three steps with a single strike!

"Seal Demon, trap!"

Following Tang Wenqing’s soft cry, the black bracelet on her wrist suddenly transformed into eight streams of black mist, which coiled together like dragons and lunged at Tang Yiyi!

"It’s that strange Magical Treasure again!"

On the surrounding battle stages, many people stood up subconsciously.

This kind of Magical Treasure was illusory yet tangible. It was impossible to block, yet it could completely trap a person, surpassing the understanding of many.

Now, seeing Tang Wenqing use this Seal Demon technique again, everyone’s hearts were in their throats, eager to see how Tang Yiyi would respond.

Unexpectedly...

When Tang Yiyi saw the eight streams of black mist sweeping toward her, her eyes showed only a flicker of surprise before immediately returning to their previous icy expression.

"Ten Thousand Flowers Ice Mirror!"

Tang Yiyi spread her arms to her sides, releasing a surging wave of Spiritual Power. A thick, diamond-shaped Ice Mirror instantly appeared in front of her.

As the diamond-shaped Ice Mirror formed, Tang Yiyi’s left hand moved, and she was already pinching a Talisman.

But at this moment, let alone the surrounding crowd, even Tang Wenqing on the stage failed to notice her subtle movement.

PFFT!

As if several Water Pillars had sprayed against the diamond-shaped Ice Mirror, the eight streams of black mist scattered to the sides. As if they were alive, they swiftly bypassed the edges of the Ice Mirror and converged on Tang Yiyi!

’Hmph, just as he said, only a solid object can block this thing! That guy acts like he’s omniscient, as if nothing in the world can be hidden from him. How annoying...’

A glint appeared in Tang Yiyi’s eyes. Just as the eight streams of black mist shot toward her with incredible speed, she flicked her wrist and activated the Talisman in her left hand!

A burst of flame shot out from the Talisman, and it immediately ignited!

Shen Jianfeng, holding the Nine-Phased Divine Dragon Spear, inexplicably appeared about two meters to Tang Yiyi’s left!

In the instant the crowd was stunned, the eight streams of black mist, which had been aimed at Tang Yiyi, suddenly changed direction, swerving to completely envelop Shen Jianfeng instead!

BAM!

The Cage formed by the Seal Demon trapped the preening Shen Jianfeng inside without any issue!

Before the crowd could even understand what was happening, the Shen Jianfeng inside the Cage, with a soft BANG, turned into a piece of wood a foot and a half tall!

At the same time, Tang Yiyi, who had been gathering her power, her eyes turning cold, struck decisively!

"Kill!"

With a thunderous roar, Tang Yiyi transformed from an icy fairy into a female God of Slaughter!

Not only were her movements more ferocious, but even her eyes had become similar to Tang Wenqing’s... bloodthirsty and violent!

She only had a minute and a half. In that minute and a half, a winner must be decided!

At this moment, the opposing Tang Wenqing’s mouth was slightly agape, seemingly still unable to comprehend why her powerful Seal Demon... had been broken by a piece of wood.

And just then, the attacks from Tang Yiyi and the Ice Evil Python arrived simultaneously!

PFFT!

The Ice Evil Python opened its massive jaws and spewed a mouthful of frigid air, enveloping Tang Wenqing completely!

SHINK SHINK SHINK SHINK!

From the ground, which was now covered in a thick layer of ice crystals, incredibly sharp, two-meter-tall ice spikes erupted one after another!

Tang Wenqing was sensing the Spiritual Power fluctuations in the ground, constantly moving to dodge the erupting ice spikes, all while controlling her Sea of Consciousness to defend against Divine Thought attacks and simultaneously dealing with the furiously attacking Tang Yiyi...

Her bloodthirsty eyes finally showed a trace of panic!

As the Ice Evil Python breathed its frigid air, Tang Yiyi had already leaped into the sky.

When the spikes suddenly shot up, Tang Yiyi’s toes tapped lightly on their incredibly sharp tips as she circled Tang Wenqing, striking out with her sword again and again!

It was like a dance on the edge of a blade...

A breathtaking sight to behold!

The Longsword in her hand moved like flowing water and drifting clouds, perfectly natural, whether she was lifting, stabbing, paring, cleaving, raising, pointing, hooking, or sweeping.

Every technique was as swift as the wind and as fierce as thunder!

Not only that, but Tang Yiyi’s entire demeanor had changed, and even her fighting style was completely different from before!

Previously, although Tang Yiyi’s attacks were sharp, she had been cautious and methodical;

But the current Tang Yiyi possessed the spirited look of one fighting a bloody battle, with the resolve to sever her own arm if needed!

Her style was one of a life-and-death struggle, a mutually destructive approach!

It was full of openings, yet she refused to defend!

And it was precisely because of this style that the speed of her Sword Techniques and the force of her power skyrocketed. With just five strikes, she had completely and utterly suppressed Tang Wenqing!

Tang Yiyi weaved among the giant ice spikes, while the Ice Evil Python lay prone on the ground, continuously firing Ice Cones from its mouth!

The coordination between the two was simply astounding!

’No, if this keeps up, I’m going to die!’

Tang Wenqing couldn’t fathom how, despite holding a Magical Treasure as powerful as the Seal Demon, she was utterly powerless to retaliate against Tang Yiyi, who was only at the Spirit Martial Realm Eighth Heaven!

The favored daughter of the Celestial Defying Demon Realm was now in complete mental disarray!

’You can fight with your life on the line, so why can’t I?! Don’t you dare underestimate me!’

A wave of despair washed over Tang Wenqing’s heart, but that despair immediately transformed into viciousness.

As she retreated hastily, the Longsword in Tang Wenqing’s hand erupted with a blinding light. She spotted an opening in Tang Yiyi’s form and stabbed swiftly toward her abdomen!

Tang Yiyi was fighting desperately, and Tang Wenqing, left with no other choice, could only do the same!

If Tang Yiyi still refused to defend this time, the outcome would absolutely be mutual destruction!

The disciples from the various sects in the surrounding stands all shot to their feet, holding their breath!

At this moment, both Tang Yiyi and Tang Wenqing had abandoned their defenses, stabbing at each other with desperate resolve. It was a true life-or-death exchange that left everyone watching completely stunned!

However, the unexpected happened at this very moment!

Just as Tang Wenqing’s hasty sword strike reached Tang Yiyi’s abdomen...

HUMMM!

A soft hum rang out, and a Magic Shield about a foot high suddenly materialized in front of Tang Yiyi!

It was the Magic Shield made from a Four-winged Green Python Scale, and Tang Yiyi had used it at the perfect moment!