172: You are not her

Once a Dao is unleashed, the world is stunned.

Su Qianqian's Invincible Dao was far stronger than Su Quan's. That magnificent will and determination to sweep across the ages would make even a high and mighty Immortal Emperor tremble.

"So strong!"

The Dream-Shattering Divine Nun on the third level of the Ascending Immortal Platform felt her soul tremble, a deep sense of powerlessness and fear gripping her heart.

She prided herself on being a peerless genius that the Dream-Shattering Realm hadn't seen in ten thousand years; even if there was a gap between her and the Taiyi Dao Sect Saintess Su Qianqian, it shouldn't be that significant.

But now, it seemed Su Qianqian's strength far exceeded everyone's imagination.

Was this really just the peak of the Mahayana Realm?

"For the Human Race to produce such a Heaven-Defying Prodigy, it is enough to flourish their Luck for billions of years!"

Little Dragon Girl sighed softly.

She suddenly abandoned the idea of challenging Su Qianqian; with her current strength, going up there would just be courting death.

The eyes of the Myriad Worlds all fell upon the Knife-Hiding Woman; it was thought that in Su Qianqian's current state, she should be able to force this mysterious person to use her full strength.

"Su Family Secret Technique—Star-Plucking Hand!"

Su Qianqian did not intend to give the Knife-Hiding Woman a chance to retaliate, directly unleashing her strongest killing move.

Above the firmament, the sun and moon shifted, and the galaxy shone brilliantly.

Under the shroud of endless starlight, layers of star patterns appeared on the maiden's outstretched jade hand, looking incomparably magnificent.

It looked plain and unremarkable, but only those with a profound grasp of the Law could see that it was actually a level of control where strength was handled with ease and perfection.

What this pair of jade hands contained was the terrifying power to annihilate stars.

"How many years has it been? To actually see the Su Family's Star-Plucking Hand again!"

An Immortal King sighed with emotion.

"That Immortal Emperor from the Su Family was also a brilliant talent. This Life-Bound Divine Ability she created can rank in the top hundred in the Immortal Domain based on power alone!"

A Life-Bound Divine Ability is far stronger than a High Grade Divine Ability.

It is a supreme Dao technique that only an Immortal Emperor can create.

"It is just a pity that the once-powerful Su Family... was also annihilated in the sands of time."

"..."

Facing the Life-Bound Divine Ability, the Star-Plucking Hand, which could kill gods and destroy demons, the Knife-Hiding Woman maintained an indifferent expression. She slowly extended her left hand toward the hilt of her blade.

"This is more like it!"

As the words fell, her palm firmly grasped the hilt.

In an instant, time seemed to freeze.

The phantom of the demonic blade behind her dissipated, and the world seemed to turn into bubbles. A strong sense of unreality welled up in everyone's hearts.

"This blade!"

Su Qianqian's pupils constricted sharply.

A terrifying will of death descended into the depths of her Divine Soul.

Images reflected in her pupils: herself, having gone through thousands of Reincarnations, whether in the past, present, or future, all became vengeful spirits under this blade.

An inconceivable thought emerged.

If the Knife-Hiding Woman actually drew that blade, she... would die!

Impossible, impossible!

She refused to believe, no matter what, that someone could kill her at the same Realm.

Her Invincible Dao Heart was in chaos!

But at this moment, for some reason, the Knife-Hiding Woman let go of the hand gripping the hilt. A look of deep disappointment appeared on her calm face.

"You are not her!"

"I am not her? Who... is she?"

Before Su Qianqian could even think, the Star-Plucking Hand slammed heavily into the Knife-Hiding Woman's chest.

After the earth-shattering shockwave, the Knife-Hiding Woman's body was sent flying back onto the second level of the Ascending Immortal Platform. Her aura looked somewhat chaotic, but she had not sustained any serious injuries.

Daring to take Su Qianqian's Star-Plucking Hand with her Physical Body alone was enough to show how terrifyingly strong she was.

"Why didn't you draw your blade!"

Su Qianqian asked the question weighing on her heart.

"Because you are not her. This blade of mine... was only prepared for her!"

The Knife-Hiding Woman hid the blade in her arms more deeply. Without hiding her disappointment, she turned and descended from the Ascending Immortal Platform: "I withdraw from this Ascension Assembly!"

Su Qianqian felt a strange panic in her heart and hurriedly asked: "Wait, what are you saying? Who... is the 'her' you speak of?"

"Her? She is an old friend. Like you, she also Cultivated the Invincible Dao, but your Dao... is far inferior to hers!"

"How is that possible? Do you know who This Young Miss is? This Young Miss is the Peerless Woman of the Su Family. In the heavens and on earth..."

The Knife-Hiding Woman seemed to have no interest in listening further. With a tap of her toes, she vanished into the space of the Ascending Immortal Platform, leaving no trace.

She had come for an obsession; since there was no obsession here, there was no need to stay.

This scene caused an uproar among the people of the world.

"Who exactly is this Knife-Hiding Woman? I feel that if she used her full strength, she might really be able to defeat the Saintess of the Taiyi Dao Sect!"

"Too terrifying. Just now, when she placed her hand on the hilt, I truly felt as if I had already died!"

"But... is she giving up even the Immortal Fate now? With her talent, it is very likely she would be favored by an Immortal Emperor!"

"What did she mean by the Invincible Dao? Is there really an Invincible Dao in the world stronger than Su Qianqian's? That's impossible, right!"

"..."

The Ascending Immortal Platform was exceptionally quiet.

Even Su Quan and Di Yan, standing on the same Ascending Immortal Platform, tacitly chose not to make a move.

"Very strong!"

"Very strong!"

This was the evaluation both gave simultaneously.

Even if Di Yan was unwilling to admit it, she had to acknowledge that the strength displayed by Su Qianqian and the Knife-Hiding Woman was far beyond what she could challenge right now.

Su Quan's focus was different from others.

He valued that mysterious "Knife-Hiding Woman" more.

He even suspected that if that blade were truly drawn and swung at him, it would likely shatter him along with his System.

This feeling was like... a three-dimensional being encountering a four-dimensional being.

Irresistible!

Unbeatable!

Di Yan took a deep breath, calming her restless emotions, and then her beautiful eyes stared at the plain-looking old man in front of her, slowly raising the Dharma Sword in her hand.

"Di Yan of the Five Elements Realm, please enlighten me!"

Su Quan took a Dharma Sword from his Spatial Ring, casually performed a sword flourish, and grinned: "Old Man Su from the Sun Moon Sword Manor. You use a sword, I also use a sword!"

"You also know how to use a sword?"

Di Yan was stunned.

She had started paying attention to Su Quan a long time ago. The other party had climbed all the way up the Ascending Immortal Platform, experienced hundreds of battles, and she had never seen him bring out a sword.

"A little, just a little!"

Su Quan leveled his eyes with the sword blade, the cold blade reflecting his eyes, which were like deep pools: "But it is enough to instruct you!"

"Arrogant! There are endless Sword Cultivators in the world, but only one person dares to claim they can instruct me in the Dao of the sword!"

The golden Dharma Sword clanged as it was unsheathed.

The overbearing Sword Qi traversed the Nine Heavens and the ten lands.

The swords of countless Sword Cultivators let out crisp ringing sounds, as if welcoming the arrival of the Emperor of Swords.

"Slash!"

Di Yan was the first to strike.