165: What a coincidence! My strongest skill is also kendo.

Last time Li Yiran was seriously injured, the Sima family and Lin Ruiyang had already formed a grudge. Coupled with Lin Ruiyang killing Sima Xuan at this moment, the enmity between the two sides can be said to have reached an irreconcilable point.

If Lin Ruiyang were allowed to continue growing, he had every reason to believe that it would only be a matter of time before he threatened the Sima family.

"Go to hell!"

Sima Sword roared, and the golden giant fist phantom, like a small mountain, came directly at Lin Ruiyang's face, the sharp giant claw instantly descending upon his head.

Chen Yumu, who was standing by, her expression slightly solemn, flipped her jade hand, and countless Sword Qi burst forth from her hand, slashing towards that golden fist phantom.

"Clang..."

With a loud bang, Chen Yumu's Sword Qi was actually unable to withstand Sima Sword's power and was directly shattered.

It was only because Sima Sword's target wasn't her, otherwise at this moment, even if she didn't die, she would be crippled. The power of the two sides was not on the same level at all.

And that golden fist phantom only paused slightly before whistling towards Lin Ruiyang again with lightning speed, unstoppable.

Watching her Sword Qi being crushed, Chen Yumu's expression remained unchanged. She formed hand seals with her jade hand again, and the surrounding Sword Qi immediately seemed to receive some command, gathering like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, all converging in front of Lin Ruiyang, forming an airtight wall of Sword Qi.

"Boom!"

The golden fist phantom heavily smashed onto that wall of Sword Qi, letting out a loud bang. The scattered Sword Qi flew everywhere, and the area around Lin Ruiyang instantly turned into a forbidden zone filled with swirling Sword Qi.

"Pfft..."

As the wall of Sword Qi collapsed, Chen Yumu also suffered a backlash, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood. Her entire Aura also dropped considerably.

"Hmm?"

At the same time, Sima Sword was also greatly surprised. He was very clear about the power of this punch; he had already used ninety percent of his strength.

Although Chen Yumu's wall of Sword Qi was shattered, his attack power was also weakened by more than half. This was simply unbelievable. How did a mere Dongxu Realm ant do it?

"Heaven-Shaking Fist!"

Lin Ruiyang also realized the terror of this punch at this moment. Putting away his previous leisurely mood, he roared, circulating his True Qi throughout his body, concentrating power on his fist, and punched out.

"Rumble..."

The two fists collided, erupting in an earth-shattering roar. Dazzling brilliance was blinding, and the shattered fist force transformed into a terrifying hurricane, like an enraged sea roaring, like a deep demon abyss wailing, spreading wildly in all directions.

"You're not his opponent, hurry and go!"

Taking advantage of the fact that Sima Sword had not yet made his second move, Lin Ruiyang immediately grabbed Chen Yumu's shoulder and retreated over a thousand zhang.

The previous attack had its power reduced by more than half by Chen Yumu, which was why Lin Ruiyang could handle it so easily. It would be hard to say what would happen next.

With Chen Yumu's strength, staying to fight alongside him would only increase casualties and serve no purpose.

Seeing the terrifying wave of energy approaching, everyone was greatly shocked and immediately retreated backward. But even so, they were still engulfed by this wave of energy. Some with lower cultivation were directly sent flying by the wave, spitting out blood.

Before long, the wave of energy dissipated. Sima Sword stared at Lin Ruiyang with a gloomy expression; blood was actually dripping from his fist.

It was clear that with that previous blow, Lin Ruiyang had not only neutralized his attack but also broken through his defense and injured him.

Although it was just some superficial wounds, and Chen Yumu weakening his attack was also a reason, it was enough to prove Lin Ruiyang's strength.

On the other side, Lin Ruiyang shook his right hand. He had to admit that Sima Sword's combat strength was indeed impressive. In just this one exchange, even though the opponent's attack was weakened by more than half by Chen Yumu, that punch still made his arm numb.

"I really underestimated you! However, my strongest point is the Way of the Sword. I wonder how many of my sword strikes you can take!"

Sima Sword withdrew his palm, a sinister smile appearing on his face. With a "swish," a long sword appeared out of thin air in his hand. His steps became swift, and his body vanished from where he stood like a ghost, instantly pouncing forward.

"What a coincidence, my strongest point is also the Way of the Sword! Underestimate me, and you will die a miserable death!"

Lin Ruiyang's expression sank. He immediately took out the True Martial Sword, and True Qi circulated under his feet, the secret technique of Shadow Shifting immediately activating.

"Hmm?"

Seeing that Lin Ruiyang not only didn't back down but instead took out his long sword and charged towards him, a look of mockery couldn't help but appear in Sima Sword's eyes.

The Way of the Sword is different from cultivation. Cultivation can be quickly improved with the help of pills, but comprehending the Way of the Sword takes time. Without a hundred years of dedicated practice, one cannot amount to anything, not even comprehending Sword Intent.

How old was Lin Ruiyang? How dare he wield a sword in front of him? He was simply seeking death.

"Today, I'll show you what a Sword Cultivator is!"

Thinking of this, Sima Sword stepped a hundred zhang into the air, a look of pride appearing in his eyes. Wielding his sword with all his might, he slashed out a crescent-shaped dark light, which streaked across space like ten thousand horses galloping, heading straight for Lin Ruiyang's chest.

"What a terrifying sword strike!"

Looking at that dark light Sword Qi in the void, everyone only felt their scalps tingling. Their entire bodies seemed frozen in place, unable to move at all, and endless despair surged into their hearts.

Those with relatively lower cultivation were in an even worse state than others at this moment. They were actually suppressed by the imposing Aura of that sword light, which was like heavenly might, kneeling on the ground, unable to lift their heads at all, and even showing a tendency to sink into the ground.

"This Sima Sword, how does he feel even more terrifying than our Sect Master...?"

Ji Qinghan's delicate brows furrowed tightly, and a storm raged in her heart. She couldn't help but exclaim with emotion.

The combat strength Sima Sword was displaying now, in the eyes of these Dongxu Realm small fries like them, was like an Immortal-like existence.

"The most terrifying thing is Lin Ruiyang, see for yourselves..."

Just then, someone suddenly mentioned this, causing everyone to look towards Lin Ruiyang.

They saw Lin Ruiyang, without rushing, begin to gather power. The Aura around him was like a surging sea, wave after wave, as if a fierce beast that suppressed eternity was slowly awakening within him.

"What is he doing? He's not running away, does he actually want to fight Sima Sword?"

Seeing this scene, everyone's faces showed looks of disbelief.

Resisting a Saint King Realm expert head-on with Dongxu Realm strength was something they didn't even dare to imagine. There was a whole major Realm separating them!

"Run? Where can he run in front of a Saint King Realm expert? I think Lin Ruiyang knows he's going to die and wants to self-destruct to take Elder Sima down with him!"

"Hahaha! Self-destructing in front of a Saint King Realm expert, is that useful? Even if you die, you might not even injure Elder Sima in the slightest!"

"That's right, Chen Yumu risked serious injury before, only giving Lin Ruiyang a chance to sneak attack! But, it was just superficial wounds!"

Seeing that Lin Ruiyang had no intention of backing down at all, the Disciples of Taiyan Academy couldn't help but sneer in their hearts. They started mocking him one after another. At this moment, they seemed to already see the scene of Lin Ruiyang's death and the scattering of his dao.

"Come on! Let me see how much strength you have!"

Feeling the terrifying Aura emanating from that dark light Sword Qi, Lin Ruiyang's expression couldn't help but change slightly, while a hint of fervor flashed in his eyes.

They saw him stomp his legs fiercely, his entire body instantly leaving the ground. He didn't dare to be careless in the slightest and immediately poured endless power into the True Martial Sword, unleashing the strongest Sword Intent he had comprehended, and met that descending sword light head-on.

"Rumble..."

The incredibly sharp Sword Intent collided with the sword light slashed down by Sima Sword, erupting in an earth-shattering roar.

The terrifying residual energy, like a monstrous wave, swept in all directions.

"Pfft..."

The powerful impact instantly forced Lin Ruiyang to fall from the void, smashing heavily into the forest. A mouthful of fresh blood spurted directly from his mouth.

The ground beneath his feet couldn't withstand his impact and cracked open one after another. His legs also sank deep into the soil.

It was clear that in that previous exchange, Lin Ruiyang had suffered a great loss.