I Pick up a Lost Godhood

The Eye of Truth didn’t just see through attacks. After it did, his body would instantly adjust its speed to match the frequency of the incoming strike.

For a Bow Cultivator... there was no solution!

BOOM...

Zhanming unleashed his Nine Heavens Transcending Arrow once more.

The result was exactly the same.

No one could clearly see the arrow. It was impossible to dodge, yet it still missed.

The arrow shot into the clouds, and only a moment later did the thunderous aftershock of its sound arrive. What a terrifyingly powerful arrow it was.

Zhanming noticed Zhang Xiaojiang’s eyes—their brilliant silver glow.

In the Jiuling Sect, which was dedicated to bow cultivation, legend said that only the strongest among all Bow Cultivators could master... the Eye of Truth.

An ability that appeared only once a century...

"The... Eye of Truth..."

Zhang Xiaojiang said nothing. Facing such an opponent, he felt it was a dishonorable victory.

Zhanming gazed at the sky and heaved a long sigh, a sound filled with so much frustration and desolation.

He trained with the goal of becoming the Star Alliance’s number one Bow Cultivator. His master had told him that with his effort and talent, he had a very good chance of achieving that title as his Elemental Power increased. But within the world of bow cultivation, there existed an eternal nemesis.

The Eye of Truth. No matter how hard you trained or what level you reached, you could never stand against the Eye of Truth.

Because its ability had nothing to do with one’s power level. It was simply a hard counter.

The Eye of Truth???

This fatty had the legendary Eye of Truth???

The most heaven-defying ability in all of bow cultivation???

This sleazy fatty!

Shan Lin announced the result, his voice filled with deep emotion. He knew Zhanming well. Although Zhanming wasn’t famous and kept a low profile, he was a true powerhouse.

The result... was a bitter one.

’The Holy Hall... just what kind of place is it?’

They had thought he was just an ordinary fatty, probably one of the weaker members of the Holy Hall, but in the blink of an eye, he had revealed himself to be the bane of all Bow Cultivators.

Zhang Xiaojiang didn’t celebrate his victory wildly. He held this opponent in high regard; one could even say his opponent made him feel a sense of guilt. ’Perhaps one day, defeating him without using the Eye of Truth would be the only way to show him true respect.’

Zhang Xiaojiang silently returned to the Holy Hall’s ranks, a faint, bitter smile touching the corners of his mouth.

Wang Meng and the others could understand the complicated feelings in Zhang Xiaojiang’s heart.

But the other Cultivators didn’t understand. They just thought that a fatty like him was, on the contrary, incredibly cool. After a moment of silence, the cheering became deafening.

The battles had to go on. One group of Cultivators after another took the stage. This was the main tournament; every step forward was incredibly important for both the individual and their Sect.

Li Tianyi took the stage.

After Zhang Xiaopang’s explosive victory, countless Cultivators were eagerly waiting for the others to take the stage.

Li Tianyi, wielder of the Fire Heart Sword Holy Statue.

His opponent was a Sword Cultivator from the Heart Sword Sect, a sect ranked twenty-ninth in the Star Alliance: Mu En.

Although the Heart Sword Sect was not one of the Ten Great Sects, even the Wind Celestial Venerable of the Cyan Cloud Sect had once remarked that when it came to dedication to the sword and understanding of Sword Intent, no one in the world could surpass them.

On the path of cultivation, some focused entirely on power, but others pursued a mastery of intent and concept.

Li Tianyi was a famous figure now. Possessing a Life Artifact Type Holy Statue, he was absolutely the center of attention for the Cultivators, not to mention he was both cool and handsome.

Mu En looked like a very ordinary Cultivator. He was young and seemed a bit uncomfortable with the attention from so many of his peers, his expression slightly stiff.

"I am Mu En from the Heart Sword Sect. I look forward to your instruction."

Mu En immediately gave a deep bow, his voice trembling slightly, which instantly drew a wave of laughter from the crowd.

It seemed the reputation of a Holy Statue was quite intimidating.

Li Tianyi didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. He hated unchallenging fights more than anything, especially after seeing Zhang Xiaojiang’s battle. ’Now that was a real opponent. A fight like that is what makes this meaningful.’ But it couldn’t be helped; he still had to advance. ’I’ll just get this over with quickly.’

"Please."

Li Tianyi had no intention of wasting words. Mu En nodded hastily and took two steps back, but his footwork was a little messy. He was too nervous.

Then, he took a sword out of his Qiankun Bag, and instantly, everyone laughed again.

The kid actually pulled out a Wooden Sword.

What kind of place was this? Did people still use wooden swords?

The laughter made Mu En’s face flush an even deeper red. "My master said a Wooden Sword would be enough. It’s not good to hurt anyone."

At that, the entire audience erupted in laughter. The Cultivators all thought this little guy was insane to be so foolish. This was the Battle of the Other Shore, after all.

’I heard the people from the Heart Sword Sect were all a little off, hopelessly naive, but I didn’t think the rumors were actually true.’

But after seeing the Wooden Sword—and especially after Mu En gripped it and his entire demeanor unconsciously changed—a light ignited in Li Tianyi’s eyes.

Among those not laughing were the members of the Holy Hall. When Mu En took out the Wooden Sword, Zhang Xiaojiang pursed his lips. "He’s in for some trouble."

You have to see someone in action to know if they’re the real deal. Once you reached a certain level, you could tell with just a single glance.

Li Tianyi’s earlier frustration vanished completely. With a flash of light, a Wooden Sword appeared in his hand as well.

Mu En, opposite him, was momentarily stunned before a brilliant smile spread across his face. "My master says that anyone who uses a Wooden Sword is someone who truly understands the sword."

The other Cultivators also found Li Tianyi’s actions bewildering.

But on the platform, the Elemental Power of the two combatants had already erupted, their auras surging...

The shy Mu En from moments ago had suddenly transformed, becoming sharp and imposing. A unique excitement shone in his eyes.

He suddenly slashed out with his sword, and in that instant, a flash of light bloomed.

BOOM...

The Dueling Platform rumbled. Accompanied by the sound of tearing air, the attack shot forth. Though Li Tianyi had been prepared, he was still startled and dodged the slash.

But the slash itself had been intentionally aimed wide.

Mu En smiled faintly. "Please be careful. I’m a bit strong, so it will hurt a lot if I accidentally hit you."

"Don’t worry," Li Tianyi replied, "I’m not afraid of a little pain!"

Instant Flash! Li Tianyi’s Wooden Sword shot forward, a brilliant sword light thundering out!

It was a completely merciless slash. Li Tianyi was getting excited!

BOOM...

Mu En dodged the attack with a graceful movement, a look of surprise in his eyes.

Using a Wooden Sword placed the highest demands on one’s Sword Technique; it was something most Sword Cultivators wouldn’t even dream of attempting.

While other swords might offer more raw power, they caused one to neglect the essence of the Sword Technique itself. It was just that very few could actually draw out that essence. For someone of Mu En’s caliber, however, a Wooden Sword actually allowed him to display even greater power.

Mu En was also surprised by Li Tianyi’s Sword Technique. His level of control was not the slightest bit inferior to his own. His master had once proudly declared that the entire Star Alliance was blindly pursuing the pinnacle of power while ignoring the very essence of the sword.

The slightly shy Mu En from before was gone, his eyes now flashing with light. In the next instant, with a loud BANG from the ground, both of them vanished.

BOOM...

In the center of the Dueling Platform, Li Tianyi and Mu En had already clashed, sending sword light flying in all directions.

This was a true duel between Sword Cultivators.

"Honestly, Brother Li! He should just use his Holy Statue to teach this guy a lesson. Why make it so complicated!" a bewildered Holy Hall Disciple said.

In fact, many people felt the same way. ’This is the Battle of the Other Shore, not some casual sparring session. What’s the point?’

Yang Ying smiled faintly. "Among true Sword Cultivators, the only way to face a Wooden Sword is with a Wooden Sword."

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