202: grappling

"What terrifying physical strength!"

Jiang Guang muttered to himself, his expression solemn. As he looked at Ji Wuchang, his eyes narrowed slightly, and a flash of killing intent flickered through them.

One must know that Jiang Hao was at the third level of the Purple Mansion Realm, and his Physical Body had been refined by the Realm's baptism.

However, Ji Wuchang was only at the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm and had not undergone the baptism of the Purple Mansion Realm, yet his physical strength was still far superior to Jiang Hao's.

He really couldn't understand how Ji Wuchang had tempered his Physical Body.

Li Gubei fixed his eyes on the two on the stage, his focus unprecedented. From their clash, he sensed a terrifying collision of auras.

Ji Wuchang glanced at Jiang Hao, whose face was somewhat pale, and a cold smile played on his lips. Competing with him in physical strength was simply seeking death.

He hadn't used his full strength in that sword strike just now; he also wanted to test his opponent!

"It's only polite to reciprocate. Take a sword strike from me as well!"

Ji Wuchang took a step forward, raised the Netherworld Sword in his right hand, and slashed down at Jiang Hao.

This strike was just like Jiang Hao's earlier; it didn't use any Spiritual Energy but was pure physical strength!

Jiang Hao's expression was solemn as he raised his long saber and slashed down.

"Clang!"

The clash of saber and sword produced a piercing sound that made many people feel a sharp pain in their ears. They quickly covered their ears with their hands, their eyes filled with horror.

This time, Ji Wuchang still retreated one step, while Jiang Hao retreated five steps before stabilizing himself.

Jiang Hao's face was exceptionally pale. He stopped suppressing himself, and the Spiritual Energy within his body surged frantically. He knew that in terms of physical strength, he was no match for Ji Wuchang.

But for Jiang Hao, physical strength was only a part of his overall power.

As his Spiritual Energy surged wildly, a terrifying aura swept across the entire Arena, causing Ji Wuchang's expression to instantly turn solemn.

The aura on Ji Wuchang's body also began to rise. He narrowed his eyes, his expression solemn.

"Kill!"

Jiang Hao shouted loudly, raising his long saber and slashing several times at Ji Wuchang. Each slash was like a rushing river.

This was exactly one of the main saber techniques Jiang Hao practiced, the "Flowing Water Saber Art"!

Streaks of saber light swept out like a rushing river overflowing its banks, accompanied by a booming sound.

Looking at this expanse of white saber light, the surrounding onlookers all wore solemn expressions.

This kind of terrifying power was something even those at the sixth level of the Purple Mansion Realm might not be able to withstand!

Ji Wuchang was naturally the first to bear the brunt. Feeling the terrifying power of Jiang Hao's strike, he did not choose to evade.

"Autumn Wind Kill!"

Ji Wuchang spoke coldly, raising the long sword in his hand and slashing down!

Autumn wind sweeps away falling leaves was inherently focused on group attacks, sweeping through a large area at once.

Ji Wuchang had studied the "Flowing Water Saber Art" yesterday and found it somewhat similar to Autumn Wind Kill, though the former's offensive was more sustained.

Streaks of sword light emanated from Ji Wuchang's Netherworld Sword, clashing with Jiang Hao's endless saber light.

"Clang, clang, clang..."

Saber and sword collided, continuously intersecting. In just an instant, their sword and saber lights became entangled, clashing dozens of times.

Ji Wuchang retreated six steps, while Jiang Hao only retreated one step.

This was a form of suppression caused by the difference in Realm. Ji Wuchang was not surprised by this at all.

The sound of wind and thunder echoed as Ji Wuchang appeared behind Jiang Hao like a ghost.

"Heart-Treading Step!"

"Green Sparrow Nine-Step Kill: First Sword, Second Sword, Third Sword!"

Ji Wuchang spoke coldly. As he took a step, Jiang Hao let out a muffled groan, his face turning slightly pale as a sharp pain came from his heart.

Just then, Ji Wuchang raised his long sword and slashed three times in succession. Three streaks of sword light transformed into three Green Sparrows, heading straight for Jiang Hao.

Jiang Hao shouted, raising his long saber as a terrifying Saber Intent erupted from his body.

"Star Dao, First Transformation of the Heavenly Saber!"

Along with Jiang Hao's shout, he raised his long saber. Streaks of saber light, like falling stars, emitted an endless radiance that directly crushed the three Green Sparrows!

The saber light swept toward Ji Wuchang with chilling killing intent.

The sound of wind and thunder echoed, and Ji Wuchang vanished instantly. The saber lights that had been sweeping toward him all struck the Barrier.

The Barrier shook violently. Yang Yusheng quickly pressed a palm against it, which instantly stabilized the Barrier.

"Heart-Treading Step, Second Step!"

"Green Sparrow Nine-Step Kill: Fourth Sword, Fifth Sword, Sixth Sword!"

Ji Wuchang gave a light shout, raising his long sword and slashing three more times in succession.

Three Green Sparrows flew out and fused together, forming a massive Green Sparrow that charged straight at Jiang Hao.

"Ah!"

Jiang Hao let out a scream. As Ji Wuchang took the second step, he felt as if his heart had been violently struck by something!

A trickle of blood flowed from the corner of Jiang Hao's mouth, and endless rage rose in his eyes.

"Star Dao, Second Transformation of the Heavenly Saber!"

Jiang Hao roared. He didn't know what kind of Battle Technique his opponent was using, but he was furious now and only wanted to kill him.

As he raised his long saber, countless starlight bursts erupted from it.

Along with Jiang Hao's shout, he slashed down with his long saber!

Endless starlight transformed into a rain of saber strikes. Following Jiang Hao's long saber, it headed straight for Ji Wuchang, instantly blocking all of his escape routes.

After watching the Recording Stone of Ji Wuchang from that night, Jiang Hao had thought that to counter Ji Wuchang's terrifying speed, he could only rely on the "Star Dao Heavenly Saber Transformation" he cultivated. This set of saber techniques became more terrifying the further it progressed.

Unfortunately, Jiang Hao had obtained this Battle Technique by chance, and it only had four moves; the rest were lost.

According to Jiang Hao's estimation, there should have been three more moves.

The endless rain of saber strikes tore the Green Sparrow to pieces, and it subsequently dissipated.

"Jade-Shattering Finger!"

Ji Wuchang's expression was cold. Looking at the endless rain of saber strikes sweeping toward him, he raised his left hand and pointed a finger down!

A massive finger emerged and rapidly grew larger, charging directly into the endless rain of saber strikes and crushing them all.

Ji Wuchang let out a muffled groan and retreated three steps. Several wounds appeared on his left hand, all caused by the rain of saber strikes!

As the Spiritual Energy circulated within his body, those wounds healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.

A streak of Saber Qi was forced out by Ji Wuchang's Spiritual Energy, shooting into the nearby Barrier.

"Heart-Treading Step, Second Step!"

"Green Sparrow Nine-Step Kill: Seventh Sword, Eighth Sword, Ninth Sword!"

Ji Wuchang's expression was icy as he raised his long sword and slashed down.

Streaks of sword light transformed into Green Sparrows and flew out from the sword, heading straight for Jiang Hao.

Jiang Hao screamed. His heart once again felt like it had been violently struck, and blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.

If he hadn't protected his heart with Spiritual Energy, he felt it might have directly ruptured.

"Star Dao, Third Transformation of the Heavenly Saber!"

Jiang Hao spoke coldly, the killing intent in his eyes almost tangible.