Chapter 1671 - 851: Seven Swords Treasure Vault

"Quick!" Yun Che’s brows slightly furrowed. If he hadn’t yet unlocked all the deep veins and used the Star God’s Shattered Shadow’s fastest speed, he might have been unable to avoid this lightning-fast sword. The seemingly victorious lightning sword actually missed, thwarting his plan to kill Yun Che in one strike. Lu Zhannan was surprised. He swiftly turned around without hesitation, his longsword charging directly at Yun Che.

The spear has its advantages, thus, the sword naturally has its own strengths. The spear’s pressure lacks the same effect, but the sword’s swift ferocity is unmatched. Together with swordsmanship, Lu Zhannan brought forth a stormy aura. Like a beam of light, the sword flew towards Yun Che’s chest.

Yun Che’s expression was indifferent. His body casually leaned back a small diagonal step, easily dodging Lu Zhannan’s second sword. Only a "riiiip" sound was heard, like a silver shark breaking free from thin ice, carving a deep trench on the floor of the main hall along the direction pointed by the sword.

The power behind this sword strike made many disciples draw a sharp breath.

"Tian Zhannan" showed no sign of retreat. Moreover, both sword strikes were aimed at a living being—"he clearly intends to kill!"

Killing within the New Moon Abyss Palace, the only one daring enough might be Lu Zhannan. However, if this happens, Yun Che might truly meet his end here."

Qin Wuyou sat in the Great Palace’s throne, watching the duel between Yun Che and Lu Zhannan. Despite Sikong Han continually shooting glances toward him, hoping he’d use his position as Palace Master to stop this unfair battle between two completely different people, Qin Wuyou seemed oblivious to Sikong Han’s intentions; he had no intention of halting the fight, leaving Sikong Han with no choice but to worry helplessly.

As Qin Wuyou looked at Yun Che, his mind stirred for a long time. "This young man indeed only has the deep strength of the Nasent Abyss Kingdom’s Level 1. However, the surge of profound energy when he strikes is extraordinary. What is going on? Has he hidden his true strength? If I cannot even see through the power of the younger generation, is it possible that my decade of life will be for naught?"

When he bested Tie Hengjun through age and condition, his strength was already enough to cause a stir in New Moon City. If he were also to win against Lu Zhannan, then the battle unfolding before my eyes might herald the sudden rise of the future "Qin"!

(TL: "Emperor’s Origin" within the Blue Wind Empire.)

He seemed highly arrogant from the start, even a bit pompous and disdainful. But is this really his nature? When facing Tie Xingjun, his demeanor was entirely different. Arrogant people are usually impatient and restless, but his aura and gaze were always so calm. It was so tranquil that it shouldn’t vanish from a sixteen-year-old youngster. As someone possessing such a gaze and aura; how could he become an arrogant person."

Thus the only explanation is that he intentionally adopted various arrogant stances and attitudes from the beginning." Even including the provocation and challenges to the Seven Major Sects; they were all deliberate!

Since he decided to enter this New Moon Abyss Palace and deliberately provoke these Seven Major Sects, what exactly is his goal?

Qing Wuyou’s thoughts spun endlessly, yet his gaze remained firmly locked onto Yun Che, expressing an undisguisable admiration.

At this moment, Yun Che was already enshrouded by Lu Zhannan’s sword.

Lu Zhannan’s sword grew ever faster. Clearly, he held only one sword, yet it seemed like dozens of shadowy swords covering the sky were being brandished. One couldn’t discern which sword shadow was real and which was illusory. However, amidst the terrifying dense sword shadows, Yun Che’s body continuously shifted and moved. The sword stormed like a tempest, yet it left not a single wound on Yun Che.

Undoubtedly, this meant Yun Che’s body movement speed was faster than Lu Zhannan’s sword!!

All disciples in the palace were shocked by this sight. When Lu Zhannan stepped forward, everyone thought Yun Che was done for. Under Lu Zhannan’s control, Yun Che’s most probable outcome was an instant defeat. Lu Zhannan did not disappoint anyone. Each sword strike by his left hand could be considered magnificent.’" Yet, until now, he had struck nearly a hundred times continuously but still couldn’t touch even the corner of Yun Che’s clothing.

Every time Lu Zhannan wielded his sword, Yun Che’s body would immediately shift to another location. Lu Zhannan’s sword could only pierce his afterimage each time. Yun Che displayed the "Fallen God" and "Shattered Shadow". When all 54 deep veins were opened, it could be freely unleashed instantly while maintaining extremely low energy consumption. However, there is one "absolute necessity" prerequisite. That is, Yun Che must possess sufficiently sharp perception skills; he would need to be able to judge the swordsmanship of Lu Zhannan at the moment he released his sword.

The disciples in the palace remained silent for a long time. What they awaited was not Yun Che’s miserable defeat but another shock. Xikong stared blankly for a long time, muttering absentmindedly: "Well, he actually uses airflow to perceive!" However, in the early stages of deep cultivation, eyes should be the primary method of perception. To be able to use profound energy to analyze and perceive "aura and airflow", one must accumulate at least twelve years of combat experience." One must be at least twenty-five or older to achieve this.! Absolutely no young disciple could accomplish this. Yun Che is clearly only 16, yet he can already do this! Moreover, he does it effortlessly; even within the cage of sword shadows, he remains calm, dodging without the slightest error!"