641: Dark Realm, Sword Rules

“…”

Xie Weilou glanced ahead. He didn't believe it would be so easy to kill a peak Dongxuan Realm cultivator.

As Teng Yuan said, there is indeed a chasm between realms.

When he killed Jian Sheng before, he hadn't perceived where this chasm was, but with Teng Yuan, perhaps he could witness it.

The Dongxuan Realm, naturally, has its own profound mysteries.

“You deserve to die…”

From within the thick smoke, Teng Yuan emerged, his expression dark as he stared at Xie Weilou.

A gruesome bloody hole appeared on his chest, yet he clutched a black longsword tightly in his hand, his killing intent extremely potent.

“We shall see.”

Xie Weilou's expression was calm.

“Today, I shall show you the true gap between Divine Court and Cave Profound.”

Teng Yuan suddenly swung his sword, his sword qi surging ten thousandfold. An invincible sword intent emanated, causing the heavens and earth to rumble.

“Dark Sword Domain!”

Teng Yuan's tone was chilling. Tens of thousands of black sword qi shot into the sky, and the firmament instantly turned a gloomy gray, filled with dense sword qi.

On the ground, countless decaying longswords stood upright, like a massive sword boneyard. Between heaven and earth, a fierce, murderous sword intent permeated.

“…”

Xie Weilou, caught within the Dark Sword Domain, felt his body and strength somewhat suppressed, as if he bore a colossal mountain, his body incredibly heavy.

Domains are indeed extraordinary things.

As the saying goes, 'domain is king.' Within another's domain, one is subject to immense suppression.

The other, however, is like a sovereign; within their domain, their combat power becomes even more terrifying.

“Sword Dao Rule.”

Teng Yuan instantly appeared above. He held the black longsword, and a highly mysterious Dao principles rune emerged on his glabella.

With the appearance of this rune, his aura instantly surged, his combat power increasing by at least tenfold, and his sword intent became even more profound and terrifying.

“Dao principles…”

Xie Weilou's eyes narrowed.

The path of the Great Dao involves refining the body, refining the soul, and refining the Dao. From the Dongxuan Realm onwards, it is about refining the Dao.

However, the Dongxuan Realm is merely the starting point. One needs to perceive the profound mysteries of the Great Dao, comprehend a subtle thread of Great Dao Rule from it, and thus master it, beginning the true path of Dao refinement.

Don't underestimate that subtle thread of Great Dao Rule; this thread of Rule is the difference between the Divine Court and Dongxuan Realm.

Once the Rule emerges, all below Cave Profound are but ants.

The Great Dao Rule is the biggest chasm between the Divine Court and Dongxuan Realm.

Early Dongxuan Realm cultivators might only perceive the existence of this thread of Rule, but peak Dongxuan Realm cultivators at least possess a trace of Rule power.

Teng Yuan stood amidst the Nine Heavens, looking down at Xie Weilou. He said with a chilling tone, “Under the Rule, all are ants! I wield a trace of Sword Dao Rule, capable of fighting against heaven, earth, and all living beings. Furthermore, you are within my domain. What do you have to fight me with?”

In the Dongxuan Realm, the more Rule power one wields, the stronger one becomes. He had been in the peak Dongxuan Realm for many years, yet only mastered a single trace.

But even so, using it to kill an ant of the Divine Court Realm was like using a butcher's knife to kill a chicken.

“…”

Xie Weilou said nothing, merely gripping the Tianya Sword tightly. At this moment, Teng Yuan was indeed not to be underestimated.

“With domain suppression, plus the threat of the Sword Dao Rule, how can he resist?”

Lingyuan Grotto-Heaven's eyes pierced through the domain, looking at Xie Weilou inside.

With this domain, Xie Weilou's speed would be restricted. Even with his formidable physical body, it would be difficult to hit his opponent; he would be obstructed at every turn.

Conversely, Teng Yuan, within his own domain, could move unhindered. Coupled with the blessing of Rule power, his combat strength surged, making him even harder to deal with.

“A frog in a well, still ignorant of what heaven and earth are. What can he do before a peak Dongxuan Realm cultivator?”

A peak Dongxuan Realm cultivator from Myriad Sword Holy Land sneered coldly.

A mere Divine Court cultivator, daring to challenge the might of Cave Profound? Simply courting death.

“Ant, die!”

Within the domain, Teng Yuan took a step, like a flash of lightning, instantly appearing before Xie Weilou. The black longsword in his hand slashed down fiercely, sword qi raging, incredibly domineering.

Xie Weilou subconsciously tried to dodge, but found his movements a half-beat too slow. He no longer dodged, immediately brandishing the Tianya Sword sheath to block above.

Boom!

The black longsword struck the sword sheath, and a wave of domineering force surged forth. The ground beneath Xie Weilou's feet instantly shattered.

“Die!”

Teng Yuan's face twisted into a ferocious grin, and he kicked towards Xie Weilou's head.

“…”

Xie Weilou quickly extended his arm to block. A tremendous force slammed into his arm, sending his body flying dozens of meters. His arm tingled, numb. Teng Yuan, wielding Rule power, was even more domineering in strength.

“Kill!”

Teng Yuan gripped the black longsword, his killing intent profound, his combat power soaring. He lunged at Xie Weilou, a sword slashing horizontally, black ghostly light flickering, sword qi overwhelming.

Xie Wei gripped Tianya. A wisp of Nine Luminaries Star Fire's power permeated, enveloping the longsword. Without hesitation, he suddenly drew his sword.

Clang!

The Tianya Sword was unsheathed, its azure-blue blade gleaming with a ghostly light, incredibly sharp, carrying the might of annihilation.

“…”

Xie Weilou swung the Tianya Sword, meeting the attack head-on.

Boom!

The two swords clashed, sparks flying, heaven and earth exploding. The countless longswords stuck in the ground were instantly shattered into dust.

Teng Yuan was incredibly fast, swinging his sword again, cleaving down on the Tianya Sword.

Bang!

Xie Weilou, both man and sword, was sent flying back a hundred meters. He felt his qi and blood churning, and a trace of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.

“Hahahaha! An ant, how dare you shake an elephant? With your meager cultivation, you dare to provoke the Dongxuan Realm? You ignorant fool, today I shall make you vanish into thin air.”

Teng Yuan cackled ferociously, not putting Xie Weilou in his eyes at all.

At this moment, he was invincible. Who dared to fight him?

“Interesting!”

Xie Weilou casually wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with even denser killing intent.

Wielding a domain and a trace of Sword Dao Rule, did he think himself invincible?

“Despicable ant, can you possibly turn the tables? The gates of hell are open for you, go to hell!”

Teng Yuan's figure moved, once again attacking Xie Weilou. He slashed horizontally with his sword, the sword qi rising like a vast ocean, devouring heaven and earth, incredibly ferocious.

“Heh!”

Xie Weilou's face showed a chilling smile. He swung his sword again, meeting the attack.

Rumble!

Their longswords clashed, explosions continuously resounding, heaven and earth annihilated, space distorted, powerful sword qi surging madly in all directions.

But this time, Xie Weilou was not sent flying. Instead, he stood calmly in place.

“Hmm?”

Seeing this, Teng Yuan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. He immediately looked at Xie Weilou, realizing that the other party's aura was rapidly intensifying.

Buzz!

A dense aura of death erupted from Xie Weilou. A trace of gloomy runes covered his body. The power of the Ghost Aspect had already been activated, and his combat power was constantly surging.

Boom!

Xie Weilou suddenly vibrated his sword, a domineering force erupting, instantly sending Teng Yuan retreating.

Teng Yuan flipped over, steadying his body. He stared intently at Xie Weilou: “Death qi? What can it do?”