Chapter 653: Battling a 6th level Heavenly Core Realm expert!
Slow Sword was not truly slow. It controlled rhythm, distance, and timing. With the support of both Sword Intents, its mysterious power became even more terrifying.
Li Yun swung his sword.
A sharp Sword Qi erupted and clashed with the hundreds of beams of light.
Chii!
The first collision instantly destroyed nearly seventy percent of the light beams. However, the remaining beams still tore through the shattered Sword Qi and shot toward Li Yun from different angles.
Bang!
Under the bombardment of the remaining light beams, Li Yun’s figure was forced backward by more than a dozen yards. His robe fluttered violently, and faint cracks appeared on the ground beneath his feet, but he remained mostly uninjured.
His Indestructible Body had blocked most of the impact.
Even so, Li Yun’s eyes became more serious.
Elder Chen Ming was too strong.
Even with less than seventy percent of his peak combat power remaining, he was still terrifying beyond comparison.
"Li Yun, I would like to see how many swords you can block."
Elder Chen Ming sneered. He took a step forward, and his aura erupted completely. The might of a 6th level Heavenly Core Realm powerhouse spread across the area, making the surrounding air tremble.
"Three Thousand Beam Sword."
He swung his sword again.
Brilliant light erupted from the precious sword once more. This time, there were a full three thousand beams. Each beam contained terrifying power, and when they gathered together, they looked like the light of doomsday raining down upon Li Yun.
This Three Thousand Beam Sword was a high-grade Earth Rank martial art. In Elder Chen Ming’s hands, its power was boundless. Even another 6th level Heavenly Core Realm cultivator would have to treat this move with extreme caution.
Li Yun’s expression became grave.
"Soul Sword Control Art."
With a flick of his wrist, the Sword-Nurturing Gourd appeared in his hand. The stopper flew open, and six hundred and sixty-six precious swords immediately poured out like a silver river.
The Flowing Cloud Formation Diagram appeared beneath the sword formation.
In an instant, the six hundred and sixty-six precious swords formed a massive sword formation around Li Yun. At the same time, the power of his Slaughter Sword Intent and Immortal Sword Intent merged into the formation, giving every flying sword a terrifying edge.
Chi! Chi! Chi!
The sword formation collided with the three thousand beams of light.
Countless sharp sounds rang out. Although the sounds were not loud, they carried terrifying destructive power. If a cultivator below the Heavenly Core Realm stood at the center of those sound waves, blood would flow from their seven orifices, and they might die on the spot.
Sparks flew everywhere.
The collision was like two heavenly rivers crashing into each other.
The three thousand beams of light were brilliant and overwhelming, while Li Yun’s six hundred and sixty-six swords were sharp, flexible, and filled with two kinds of Xiantian Stage Sword Intent. The sword formation tore apart beam after beam, but the light beams continued descending in waves.
Li Yun’s face turned pale.
Controlling such a massive sword formation while pouring both Sword Intents into it consumed an enormous amount of mental strength and essence qi. However, he gritted his teeth and endured it.
He could not retreat.
If he retreated here, Elder Chen Ming’s momentum would completely suppress him.
Boom!
After several breaths of violent collision, the three thousand beams of light and Li Yun’s sword formation exploded at the same time. The shockwave swept outward, tearing apart the ground and forcing both Li Yun and Elder Chen Ming back.
Elder Chen Ming retreated three steps.
Li Yun did not retreat at all.
The result made Elder Chen Ming’s expression darken.
A cultivator at the 4th level of Earthly Core Realm had actually blocked his Three Thousand Beam Sword.
Even though he was heavily injured, this was still difficult for him to accept.
Li Yun also understood that this was an opportunity. While Elder Chen Ming’s aura was momentarily unstable, he immediately used another trump card.
"Grand Profound Five Elements Sword."
Li Yun shouted sharply and swung his sword.
A startling Sword Qi erupted, and five-colored light circulated around it. This time, Li Yun did not simply use the power of the sword art itself. He also poured his comprehension of the five elements into it from his Five Elements Supreme Divine Art.
Metal, wood, water, fire, and earth fused together.
The five elements supported and restrained one another, forming a complete cycle within the sword strike. The power of this sword was far stronger than before, and the moment it appeared, the surrounding spiritual energy trembled violently.
Elder Chen Ming’s expression changed slightly.
"Light Severing Sword."
He reacted quickly and swung his sword downward.
A brilliant beam of Sword Light shot out and collided with Li Yun’s five-colored Sword Qi.
Boom!
The two attacks exploded against each other.
This time, Elder Chen Ming was forced backward again. His chest heaved violently, and a trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. His injuries, which had already been severe, were aggravated further by the collision.
But Li Yun was not in a much better state.
The remaining force of the explosion struck him heavily, sending him flying dozens of yards away. He crashed into the ground and left a long trench behind him before finally stabilizing himself.
If he did not possess the Indestructible Body from the Ninefold Origin Flesh Scripture, this single impact would have been enough to shatter his bones and seriously injure him.
Li Yun stood up slowly.
His breathing had become heavier.
He had already used Slow Sword, Soul Sword Control Art, the Flowing Cloud Formation Diagram, Grand Profound Five Elements Sword, Five Elements Supreme Divine Art, thirty percent Xiantian Stage Slaughter Sword Intent, and twenty percent Xiantian Stage Immortal Sword Intent.
He had truly used almost everything he had.
And yet, Elder Chen Ming was still alive.
Not only was he alive, but he still had enough strength to fight.
This was the terror of a 6th level Heavenly Core Realm expert.