26: Figures in collision!

“Boom!”

After another exchange, Hong Zijin forced Bai Daoren and Litian back, already a little out of breath.

“Good, good, good. I haven’t had such a satisfying fight in so many years. Bai Daoren, Litian, you are indeed worthy of me drawing my sword!”

“Clang!”

The sword was unsheathed!

Profound Rank Advanced Magic Treasure—Ling Jian (Spirit Sword)!

Hong Zijin drew his sword, casually twirled it, and then condensed all his Origin Qi onto the blade.

In an instant, sword light flickered and flowed along the sword body. The Ling Jian (Spirit Sword) also emitted soft hums, its blade like a purple rainbow lightning, bringing an extremely powerful Aura.

Hong Zijin’s gaze also grew increasingly solemn.

“Take this sword strike of mine! Heaven-Shattering Sword Style!”

As soon as his voice fell, the previously calm sky suddenly seemed to be torn apart, instantly bursting forth with a dazzling purplish-red Sword Qi ribbon! It appeared in everyone’s sight, carrying endless pressure and a sharp momentum.

Moreover, as time passed, the Aura of that Sword Qi continued to climb. Each ascent made the surrounding atmosphere even more oppressive, almost making it impossible for people to breathe.

Only when the Sword Qi’s Aura reached its peak would it mercilessly strike down at the two.

Bai Daoren and Litian’s expressions were also extremely serious upon seeing this scene!

They felt the threat of death from that ribbon of sword light! This Hong Zijin intended to kill them!

Neither dared to be negligent. They both circulated the Origin Qi within their bodies and unleashed their strongest Cultivation Techniques!

Of course, Litian naturally couldn’t expose the Cultivation Technique Lu Hao gave him. A Cultivation Technique of that level absolutely could not be exposed right now!

“Heavenly Thunder Art!”

“Heavenly Gang Divine Palm!”

The two also continuously condensed Origin Qi into their Cultivation Techniques, their Aura constantly rising.

Everyone stared intently at the three figures in mid-air, at this strongest impending collision.

Everyone knew that this collision would undoubtedly be earth-shattering!

Just as both sides were about to finish accumulating their power.

“Grand Elder, stop!!! Don’t fight anymore!”

An extremely anxious voice, carrying the Cultivation Aura of a Nascent Soul, came from afar.

The three who were accumulating power heard this voice. Although they were puzzled, it was the most critical moment, and they had no time to spare!

However, many spectators looked towards the source of the sound.

They saw two figures rushing over with all their might.

These two figures were Hong Family’s Seventh Elder, Hong Chang, and Eighth Elder, Hong Liang.

Both had unleashed all their Cultivation within their bodies, risking severe injury to arrive before the situation became irreversible.

When they saw the Grand Elder in the distance unleash the Heaven-Shattering Sword Style, both were already sweating profusely, their hearts burning with anxiety.

They knew that Qingxuan Sect now had a Soul Transformation Expert. Although they didn’t know why he hadn’t acted yet, who could guarantee he wouldn’t act in the future?

Therefore, to stop the Grand Elder, the Seventh Elder could only use a secret technique with his Nascent Soul Cultivation, shouting loudly, hoping to halt their battle.

But it was clear their persuasion had no effect.

A towering sword light suddenly struck down towards the Sect Master and Litian. At the same time, Bai Daoren’s lightning also rushed towards the sword light at an extremely fast speed.

A giant palm, carrying an unstoppable Aura, followed closely behind.

The dazzling sword light streaked across the sky like a meteor, intertwining with the mighty lightning, as if the brightest lights in heaven and earth converged here.

Then, the powerful and fierce palm strike joined the battle, surging forth like an overwhelming tide. The three intertwined and compressed each other, all attempting to completely obliterate the opponent.

The sword light flickered erratically, its sharp and unparalleled Sword Qi seemingly tearing through the Void Realm; the lightning roared, streaks of lightning cutting across the sky, containing world-destroying power; the palm strike was even more majestic, like Mount Tai pressing down, making the earth tremble.

They resisted each other, neither able to easily gain the upper hand. This thrilling confrontation thus fell into a stalemate, making it difficult to determine a victor for a time.

The surrounding space seemed to twist and deform due to the clash of these three powerful forces, and the air, compressed rapidly, emitted bursts of explosive sounds.

The spectators all held their breath, their eyes fixed on the suffocating battlefield, afraid to miss any exciting moment!

After a while, the space and Origin Qi, compressed to their limits, exploded!

“Boom!!!”

A blinding ball of light spread out, followed by a thunderous roar that echoed through heaven and earth.

For a moment, it was as if the sun lost its color, and the world lost its sound. Everyone unconsciously held their breath, as if someone had clutched their throats, making it impossible for them to breathe.

“Cough, cough, cough…”

A faint cough sounded, and as the ball of light disappeared, a figure slowly reappeared in everyone’s sight.

It was none other than the Hong Family’s Grand Elder, Hong Zijin!

“That’s the Hong Family’s Grand Elder! He was actually injured in that clash just now!”

“Yes, from the looks of it, his injuries don’t seem light. I never thought Qingxuan Sect’s strength was so formidable that they could heavily injure this veteran Expert!”

“I wonder how the two on the other side are doing.”

“I estimate not too well. If the Hong Family’s Grand Elder is heavily injured, they’re probably half-dead, if not fully.”

“I think so too.”

“I, however, think Qingxuan Sect might gain the upper hand. After all, it’s two against one, and one of them is a Sect Master, whose strength cannot be underestimated.”

Hong Zijin’s appearance caused an uproar among the spectators! Various whispers began to spread among the Cultivators watching the battle.

They were all discussing the final outcome of the collision.

The Hong Family’s Seventh Elder and Eighth Elder were truly on the verge of tears at this moment.

It’s over, completely over…

The light gradually dissipated completely, and everyone’s gaze, including Hong Zijin’s, simultaneously fixed on the positions of the Sect Master and Litian.

However, the scene of mutual destruction they had anticipated did not appear.

Because a young figure, clad in white robes, stood calmly with his hands behind his back, floating in front of the Sect Master and Litian.

It seemed that such a massive explosion had not shaken this young man in the slightest!

“Who is he?! How can he be unharmed in such an explosion?!”

“What Realm is he exactly?”

Could it be, could it be that the young man is a Soul Transformation Expert?!

Only a Soul Transformation Expert could so casually withstand an attack of that magnitude.

But how is this possible? Qingxuan Sect has a Soul Transformation Expert? This is simply outrageous!

But if that young man isn’t a Soul Transformation Expert, how did he do it?

At this moment, everyone’s hearts were filled with countless question marks, daring neither to ask nor to think.

And at this moment, the most shocked person was the Grand Elder.

How could this be! It makes no sense!

He knew very well that his attack was his full-strength strike.

Absolutely no one at the Nascent Soul Stage could take it without injury!

Actually, the answer was obvious, but his own heart was constantly denying it.

He was unwilling to admit that the Realm he had dreamed of had been reached by such a young person.

The other Nascent Soul Cultivators also ceased their fighting after seeing the immense commotion here, separating into two sides.

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Lu Hao slowly turned, revealing a smile, and cupped his hands, saying:

“Master, Sect Master, Disciple is late. Please don’t blame Disciple.”