399: Chapter 399 Sword Name: Wang Shu!

According to his estimation, purely in terms of the quality of the 'Xuan Ming True Water Qi'.

Even placed among 'Heavenly Gang · Profound' level cultivation techniques, it would undoubtedly be top-tier.

It was not inferior to the True Qi cultivated from the main techniques of ordinary 'Top · Earthly Fiend' level cultivation methods.

One must know, figures like the President of Modu University of Martial Arts cultivate techniques at most of this level.

Yet Xiao Wangshu's True Qi could actually exert a subtle suppressive effect on it!

'It seems this Xiao Wangshu is far more monstrous than I imagined.'

Qin Yan quickly calmed his mind, pondering inwardly, 'To be able to suppress my single-element Five Elements True Qi, the quality of the cultivation technique she practices must absolutely have reached the 'Top' level, perhaps even among the best of the top-tier!'

Looking across the entire human race, those capable of cultivating top-level techniques.

Were invariably individuals of exalted status and heaven-defying, astonishing talent.

Or possessed unimaginably terrifying resources and heritage behind them.

Although Xiao Wangshu was the descendant of a Great Grandmaster and possessed exceptional talent.

Being able to possess and cultivate a top-level technique, the opportunities and the meaning represented behind it were worth deep consideration.

But he remained full of confidence in his overall comprehensive strength.

The might of the 'Five Elements Primordial Scripture' lay not only in the quality of a single type of True Qi.

But more so in the terrifying total volume of Qi and Blood brought by the mastery of all Five Elements, the limitless tactical possibilities, and that unfathomably deep growth ceiling.

A setback in a simple comparison of True Qi attributes did not mean falling at a disadvantage in actual combat.

At this moment, the True Qi clash had already lasted several breaths.

Qin Yan could feel that his Xuan Ming True Water Qi had been completely suppressed.

And within Xiao Wangshu's clear, cold eyes, a ripple of something barely perceptible likewise flashed.

The shock in her heart was in no way less than Qin Yan's.

'The 'Five Elements Primordial Scripture'... truly lives up to its reputation!'

Xiao Wangshu thought to herself, 'The 'Great Yin Bright Moon true qi' cultivated from my 'Great Yin Bright Moon Sword Canon' is born from a top-tier technique, supremely Yin and cold, capable of suppressing ten thousand methods.

Ordinary True Qi, upon contact with it, even if not immediately dispersing, would be greatly weakened.

Yet his Xuan Ming True Water Qi, though slightly suppressed, is remarkably tenacious, with enduring force. It can actually contend with me head-on without showing signs of defeat!'

'Purely in terms of the 'quality' of this single Water Element True Qi, it might be slightly inferior to my Great Yin True Aura by half a point, but this is only one of his Five Elements...

If the Five Qi were to converge towards the Origin, cycling endlessly, what kind of spectacle would that be?'

Each harboring their own thoughts, the True Qi clash nevertheless continued.

After another moment, Qin Yan was the first to withdraw his palm.

The deep blue Xuan Ming True Water Qi retreated into his body like a tide.

His figure paused slightly, taking a light half-step back to dissipate that intangible recoil force.

Xiao Wangshu also retracted her hand simultaneously, the moonlight halo surrounding her and the silver radiance in her palm quietly fading away.

She remained standing quietly in place, as if she had never moved.

Only deep within those clear, cold eyes, a very faint yet distinct flame named 'interest' had ignited.

'You, are strong.' Xiao Wangshu spoke, her tone still that flat monotone, but the content of her words carried the weight of a thousand jun.

She paused, her gaze falling on Qin Yan's empty hands, then added three more words:

'A spar?'

This time, the meaning was clearer—not just a True Qi probe, but a genuine, comprehensive spar.

Qin Yan looked up, his gaze quickly sweeping across the entire 'Gravel Beach'.

In the distance, the soldiers led by Squad Leader Zhao were still diligently patrolling.

The cannon fire from the massive warships on the sea seemed to have entered a brief lull, with only the regular sound of waves lapping at the shore.

Within his line of sight, there were no signs of new Sea Tribe landings.

He withdrew his gaze, looking at Xiao Wangshu, the will to battle likewise rising in his eyes.

He also wanted to truly experience what kind of terrifying strength this heaven-favored daughter, bearing a top-tier technique and peerless talent among her generation.

Possessed when she went all out.

'To the point of contact.'

Qin Yan nodded, giving an affirmative reply.

'Acceptable.'

Xiao Wangshu's response was concise.

As her voice fell, her fair hand lightly brushed over the jade belt at her waist that seemed like mere decoration.

A clear, melodious sword hum, like the cry of a dragon, suddenly rang out!

The next moment, a slender, three-foot-long blue sword, its color like autumn water, its blade faintly flowing with moonlight.

Was already held in her slender, fair hand.

The sword was named [Wangshu], sharing her name, clearly no ordinary item.

*Hum!*

Xiao Wangshu's Qi and Blood erupted explosively around her!

No longer the restrained moonlight halo from before, but like a bright moon hanging in the sky, vast and clear silver radiance burst forth from within her.

Illuminating her entire person as if she were a Moon Goddess descended to earth!

A powerful Qi and Blood fluctuation spread out without reservation, unmistakably reaching the level of Fourth Rank Peak!

Even more startling was that as her long sword trembled lightly.

Upon the sword blade, strands of silver sword energy, condensed as if solid, spontaneously extended, retracted, and swirled around it, emitting a clear, melodious sword hum!

'Fourth Rank Peak! Sword Energy!'

Qin Yan's pupils contracted slightly, thinking inwardly.

Without any flashy opening stance, Xiao Wangshu lightly turned her wrist and thrust the sword forward simply.

*Ssshh—!*

A crescent-shaped silver sword energy, as if condensed from genuine moonlight, shot forth from the sword tip!

Wherever the sword energy passed, the air seemed frozen and torn, leaving behind a faint silver trail.

Its speed was astonishingly fast, heading straight for Qin Yan's face!

The sword energy contained not only ultimate sharpness and icy cold.

But also a vast, imposing will that seemed capable of solidifying the soul and suppressing the spirit!

Qin Yan dared not be the slightest bit negligent. In the flash of a thought, the Mo Hen 3.0 long spear was already in his hand.

Facing this swift and fierce sword strike, Qin Yan gave his long spear a light shake.

The spear tip traced a profound arc, striking with perfect precision upon that silver sword energy.

*Ding!*

A crisp sound, like the collision of ice and jade.

That aggressive crescent sword energy was actually deflected slightly by Qin Yan's seemingly casual spear point.

Immediately after, the surface of the sword energy instantly became covered with fine, dense cracks.

Then, with a *bang*, it shattered mid-air into countless fragmented silver points of light, slowly dissipating.

A flicker of surprise passed through Xiao Wangshu's clear, cold eyes, clearly not expecting Qin Yan to so easily break her sword energy.

But her offensive did not pause because of this.

With one sword strike fruitless, she flipped her wrist. The [Wangshu] sword drew a perfect arc in the air.

Instantly changing from a slash to a thrust, the sword tip trembling.

It transformed into seven or eight illusory, hard-to-distinguish silver sword energies, like cold plum blossoms blooming under moonlight, enveloping Qin Yan's entire surroundings!

Qin Yan, unruffled, wielded his long spear as if it were an extension of his arm, instantly shaking out several spear flowers the size of a bowl's mouth.

The spear flowers were not feints; each one accurately met a strand of sword energy.

*Bang bang bang bang...!*

A series of dense, rapid explosions, like rain hitting plantain leaves, rang out!

Qin Yan easily blocked the opponent's continuous sword energy attacks.

Qin Yan circulated his technique, the Gold Element Seed within him vibrating.

An extremely sharp, penetrating Taibai Sharp Gold True Qi instantly infused the spear shaft!