5: Chapter 5: A Clear Understanding of the Sword's Heart, First Signs of Brilliance

"Xiao Yunzi..."

Yun Chenfei used his eyes to stop Yi Kuhan, who wanted to come forward to help, then said loudly: "Pulling up seedlings to help them grow—nothing more than this!"

"Hehe, still stubborn even when death is at your doorstep."

Ye Qingshan began to condense his full body's true yuan power; he intended to defeat Yun Chenfei in one move to wash away the humiliation of his last crushing defeat.

As he continuously circulated his Cultivation Technique, the Aura on his body grew stronger and stronger, until it reached its peak, before he swung the longsword in his hand.

"Shenxiao Sword Art—Mountain Splitting, Peak Crushing!"

A yellow Sword Qi nearly three meters long appeared, dazzling with brilliance and flowing with lightning, emitting a world-shaking momentum as it slashed straight down at Yun Chenfei's head.

"So strong!"

"As expected of the Holy Son of Shenxiao Sect, the power of this sword strike is enough to make a common first-grade Condensing Origin Realm Cultivator's Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering!"

"This Yun Chenfei is likely finished."

...

The surrounding onlookers spoke up one after another.

Mingyue and the others were also filled with worry for Yun Chenfei.

Yi Kuhan was ready to strike and rescue him at any moment.

Watching Ye Qingshan begin to condense true yuan power, a strange light flashed in Yun Chenfei's deep eyes. With a flip of his hand, a silver longsword appeared in his grasp.

Then his palm loosened, and the silver longsword soared into the sky, letting out a cheerful sword hum that sounded like a Dragon's roar or a tiger's howl, echoing through the heavens and earth.

Then the silver longsword stopped a few feet in front of Yun Chenfei, its entire body wrapped in specks of flowing light, bobbing up and down in mid-air.

"Long time no see, old partner! Today, you and I shall face the enemy together once again."

At this moment, Ye Qingshan's Sword Qi had arrived before his eyes.

"Nine Swords Slaying Heaven, Second Form: One Sword Slaying Heaven!"

Yun Chenfei gave a light shout and similarly went all out, swinging his sword.

Under the enhancement of his innate Divine Ability, Sword Heart Clarity, the azure Sword Qi transformed directly into a more solid Sword Light.

A Sword Light rose Heaven-Defyingly; the nearly three-meter-long azure Sword Light was as brilliant as an aurora and as imposing as divine punishment, cutting through the sky and falling straight down.

"Boom!"

The yellow Sword Qi and the azure Sword Light collided violently.

After a deafening sound, violent energy rippled outward from the point of impact between the yellow Sword Qi and the azure Sword Light.

Within the mountain forest, wild winds suddenly howled, sand and dust drifted everywhere, and terrifying energy fluctuations vibrated through the trees.

An invisible airwave swept up crushed stones and withered leaves, surging in all directions. The surrounding onlookers were knocked about, stumbling and falling.

Some with low cultivation bases had already been injured by the scattered energy.

Yun Chenfei's black hair fluttered in the wind as he hurriedly circulated the remaining true yuan power in his body to resist the impacting energy aftermath.

The rampaging energy combined with the counter-shock force sent him reeling back dozens of meters.

Looking at Ye Qingshan,

His hair was disheveled.

His face was pale,

And he was panting like a bull.

Two streaks of bright red blood hung from the corners of his mouth, and the front of his robes was soaked with blood.

Clearly, he had been injured by the Sword Light emitted by Yun Chenfei.

Yi Kuhan, Mingyue, Lu Zian, and the other Xuan Yue Sect Disciples finally let their hearts, which had been in their throats, settle back into their chests.

"Heavens, is this the battle between Prodigies?"

"So shocking!"

"Saint Yun Chenfei is mighty!"

"Saint Yun Chenfei is invincible!"

...

A roar of cheers that reached the clouds suddenly erupted from the surroundings, refusing to subside for a long time.

The longsword in Ye Qingshan's hand had already shattered inch by inch, unable to withstand such immense energy.

At this moment, only a hilt remained, gripped tightly in his palm.

"This is impossible!"

"I have a third-grade Condensing Origin Realm cultivation; how could I possibly lose to a first-grade Condensing Origin Realm trash!"

Ye Qingshan muttered despondently.

Yun Chenfei wouldn't bother with any bushido spirit; his principle was:

Take advantage of his weakness,

To take his life!

Holding his longsword, he slowly walked to Ye Qingshan's side.

Under Ye Qingshan's terrified gaze, a cold sneer appeared on the corner of Yun Chenfei's mouth.

Then he slowly raised the longsword in his hand; the sharp silver blade reflected a predatory light that made one shudder.

The gazes of everyone around followed the movement of the longsword in Yun Chenfei's hand.

However, just as the longsword was only about half a meter away from Ye Qingshan's neck,

A thunderous shout, like a bolt from the blue, suddenly rang out from outside the mountain forest.

"Xuan Yue Sect brat, it was just a duel and sparring session, yet you actually dare to make a killing move?"

Hearing this furious reprimand, the killing intent in Yun Chenfei's eyes grew even stronger.

Not only did the longsword in his hand not stop, but it swept toward Ye Qingshan's neck with the force of thunder.

"How dare you!"

"You're looking for death!"

Yun Chenfei's sudden action clearly incited the fury of the person who had shouted earlier.

After a curse, a sharp piercing wind whistled through the air.

Like a meteor streaking across the sky, it cut right through the middle of Yun Chenfei's longsword.

Instantly, the incredibly tough longsword snapped into two pieces, the break as smooth as a mirror.

Seeing his longsword easily broken into two by the opponent, Yun Chenfei's expression changed slightly, and he grew ruthless in his heart.

Just as he was about to use the remaining half of the longsword to stab into Ye Qingshan's brow,

A majestic Aura suddenly attacked, and the terrifying pressure actually caused Yun Chenfei's movements to slow down.

Yun Chenfei gritted his teeth and slammed the broken sword toward Ye Qingshan's brow.

However, Ye Qingshan seemed to be wrapped in an invisible barrier; no matter what, he couldn't stab through.

His eyes twitched, and Yun Chenfei gripped the broken sword tightly with his right hand, suddenly turned around, and threw the broken sword.

It turned into a streak of silver lightning, fiercely shooting toward the figure flying through the air.

"Hmph!"

"An ant trying to shake a tree—overestimating your own strength!"

Seeing that Yun Chenfei actually dared to attack him, the newcomer gave a cold snort.

Then, with a slight flick of his finger, an invisible burst of energy shot out.

In an instant, it blasted the flying broken sword into fragments, which turned into specks of silver light and drifted away with the wind.

"So young, yet your heart is so vicious. Today, I shall discipline you on behalf of the Xuan Yue Sect!"

After shattering the broken sword, the newcomer's killing intent rose sharply. Yellow true yuan power rapidly condensed in his palm, and he then fiercely swung a palm strike at Yun Chenfei.

A massive yellow palm shadow, looking as if it were cast from gold, sped toward Yun Chenfei.

The biting energy carried by the palm shadow ripped up stones from the ground, leaving a deep trench wherever it passed.

"Zou Su, you old dog! You old geezer really have the nerve to strike at a junior!"

Along with a curse, a white silhouette instantly appeared in front of Yun Chenfei.

Protecting him behind her, she blocked the powerful blow for him.

"Revered Master!"

"Elder Hua!"

Yun Chenfei, Yi Kuhan, and the Xuan Yue Sect Disciples all breathed a sigh of relief, then shouted in pleasant surprise.

"Hua Qianmo, he was the one who made the first lethal move!"

Seeing that the newcomer had saved Yun Chenfei, Zou Su said exasperatedly.

"Lethal move? Are there any casualties among your Divine Firmament Sect Disciples?"

Hua Qianmo glanced at the Divine Firmament Sect Disciples not far away and asked with a cold smile.

"Well, no."

Zou Su answered truthfully.