Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 494 - 494 493 One Man Guards the Pass 9

494: Chapter 493: One Man Guards the Pass 9 494: Chapter 493: One Man Guards the Pass 9 “I am the last to compete, one short to preserve the face of the Daoist Sect.

Please, Daoist, understand.”

An hour later, Guo Yanzhi stood in front of Hou Niao.

“It’s only human nature; why say more?

This meeting, vibrant and complete, you won’t disappoint me, will you, Daoist Guo?”

Guo Yanzhi looked at him with a deep smile, “You still have techniques you haven’t used yet.

I know it.”

Hou Niao chuckled, “Want to see?

That depends if you have the skill.”

The two spoke no further, and the battle commenced immediately.

Chu Sect, though lesser in scale compared to other Great Dao Sects in the Southeast region, stood out as an oddity within the Daoist Sects.

Unlike the mainstream Daoist Sects that focused on balanced development, their skills tended more towards combat.

It was because of this distinctive competence that they were revered as titans within the numerous Daoist traditions.

Guo Yanzhi, from the Chu Sect, undoubtedly was powerful, slightly ranking above Gao Tianqi among the Chasing Wind Dao peers.

He normally refrained from competing for power and profit, hence letting others revel in their pride.

But this contest relied on true abilities, hence being placed last indicated that everyone still recognized his strength.

He practiced the ‘Taixuan Eight Sceneries,’ an inner secret of the Chu Sect shared only among core disciples.

His strength was outstanding among his peers.

After gaining experience in Lihai, he planned to compete for the position of True Disciple within his sect.

Thus, he never thought to take advantage during others’ vulnerable moments.

For him, if one had to resort to cunning tactics even in the trivial stage of Lihai, what future could one possibly talk about?

With arms extended, the weather around him transformed dramatically as if a great force had gathered the clouds from tens of miles around, making it seem as if they were amidst an Immortal Realm filled with clusters of clouds.

Cloud Sea competing with Frost Sky,’ one of the Taixuan Eight Sceneries.

When a cultivator uses this scene, various marvelous effects accompany their techniques; unlike a Barrier that binds, or the single-function Heavenly Observation, it truly harmonizes with nature.

With a sweep of his sleeve, a dazzling Spiritual Pearl flew out from his Purple Mansion when he pinched a spell in his hand, shooting forth a blinding burst of light; quiet yet as intense as thunder and lightning.

The clouds parted revealing Guo Yanzhi’s form, who laughed boldly, “Hou Niao, caught in my scene, I’m afraid no one can save you!”

Taixuan Eight Sceneries, each scene forms a pearl; when a cultivator truly comprehends the essence of the scene, the Spiritual Pearl forms naturally.

Of the eight, three are cultivable in the Tongtian Realm, three in the Golden Core Realm, and two in Nascent Transformation.

As one reaches Nascent Transformation, the previous six scenes also elevate, presenting a completely new vista.

When the eight pearls gather, competing like stars in the sky, there’s potential for advancing further.

Such is the marvel of the ‘Taixuan Eight Sceneries,’ and it also illustrates the potency of these Spiritual Pearls.

Guo Yanzhi, at the Tongtian Natural Realm, had spent decades cultivating diligently, securing just one scene and one Spiritual Pearl – the one from ‘Cloud Sea Competing with Frost Sky.’ With this pearl alone, he stood out among his peers and even had the chance to vie for the position of True Disciple, highlighting the extraordinary value of forming a Spiritual Pearl.

This pearl was incredibly wondrous.

Once cast into the clouds, the entire cloud mass seemed to come alive as if with a mind of its own, churning unpredictably.

Even those with weak vision could predict that entering would likely not fare well.

Hou Niao, unfazed, leaped into the clouds, mocking, “Big talk for someone using a child’s Liu Li bead to scare me, old chap?”

As he entered the clouds, aiming for the position where Guo Yanzhi resided, his Flying Sword moved with his thought, trailing a rainbow light, swiftly striking forth.

Guo Yanzhi’s mind stirred.

In this cloud, theoretically, his opponent should be unable to detect his presence, as the clouds, guided by the Spiritual Pearl, easily severed a cultivator’s Divine Sense.

However, this Sword Cultivator seemed to completely ignore the cover of the clouds, tracking him with eerie accuracy.

The breadth of this Sword Cultivator’s studies was indeed not exaggerated.

Hou Niao too was startled.

As soon as he struck with his Flying Sword, he felt something was amiss.

Under the ripple of the opponent’s Spiritual Pearl’s light, it was slower than usual by quite a bit, its power also diminished significantly.

Most crucially, because ‘Cloud Sea Competing with Frost Sky’ isolated Divine Sense, it slightly disrupted the connection between him and his Flying Sword, causing a decline in all abilities of the Flying Sword State, including speed, range, strength, accuracy…

The Chu Sect’s high disciple, truly genuine in worth.

As soon as Guo Yanzhi took action, he brought out his Lifebound Technique.

The Daojing Spirit Pearl was not only for combat but was also fundamental for attaining Upper Realm Longevity.

His willingness to use it so readily showed his resolute nature and that he regarded Hou Niao as an exceedingly formidable opponent not to be underestimated.

Fortunately, the opponent’s Flying Sword was indeed restrained, proving that his risky move was not in vain.

Next, it was time for him to display his Techniques; his hands slightly spread apart, and his Dharma Seal swung out shadows of fans, revealing that he, like Qian Changqing, was also an Instant Technique Daoist.

However, he was far from rigid in only using basic Techniques but employed a systematic and profound array of advanced Skills.

With foundational Instant Techniques continuously striking from a distance, mixed with Forbidden Techniques, supported by Talismans, and complemented by two top-quality Magic Artifacts; while Qian Changqing deployed a basic system of the Five Elements Rotation, what he executed was an apparently chaotic and unpredictable extended system.

It was clear who was stronger and who was weaker.

Hou Niao moved vertically and unpredictably in the white clouds, his Flying Sword concentrated within several tens of meters in front of him.

The closer it was to him, the stronger his control, and the lesser the influence from the Spiritual Pearl.

A series of fiery tongues lashed out, accurately cleaved by the Flying Sword, scorching the clouds into a fiery red hue;

Talisman-imbued Golden Thorns shot continuously, faced head-on with the Sword Holding State, not missing a single one, perfectly controlled.

A Forbidden Technique massive tornado made the entire cloud layer churn and cleanse while he used it to counteract the force and escape.

For a moment, Hou Niao was indeed overwhelmed, both his Flying Sword and Escape Technique were restricted, and he simply could not find the control hub of the Spiritual Pearl; it was as if the Spiritual Pearl had completely merged into the cloud momentum, unified and inseparable.

One had to admit, the power of Guo Yanzhi’s Life Pearl drastically limited the performance of his Flying Sword.

In just a dozen moments, he barely managed by switching between Flying Sword State and Sword Holding State, not even knowing himself how long he could endure in such a passive situation.

Jinxiu’s talents come from many, do not think to singularly dominate for numerous splendid years.

With a sigh in his heart, he stopped struggling, knowing that unless he left the Cloud Sea to compete in the frosty skies, he could not withstand this Chu Sect Daoist with ordinary means.

Before Guo Yanzhi’s next Forbidden Technique arrived, his mind sunk, and he transformed into a Sword Spirit and entered the Flying Sword.

The next moment, through the unique perspective of the Sword Spirit, he spotted an abnormal cluster of clouds faintly emitting golden light.

Knowing that was where Guo Yanzhi’s Life Pearl was hidden, the Flying Sword moved, shooting directly towards it.

…As Guo Yanzhi’s attack was at its peak, suddenly his heart clenched with a bad feeling.

The next moment, he found that the Sword Cultivator had disappeared, but the Flying Sword had become agile and unencumbered as never before, piercing through the clouds in a strike aimed directly at the location of his own Life Pearl.

In panic, knowing that his entire Daoist career might be ruined that day, he felt no regret, for he had finally seen the Sword Cultivator’s trump card.

However, the Flying Sword stopped just in front of that clump of clouds, and the form of the Sword Cultivator appeared, scooping up a mouthful of cloud fluff and putting it into his mouth,

“Eating this for a big supplement?”

Convinced, Guo Yanzhi withdrew the cloud momentum, and the world cleared.

“Brother Hou’s divine sword, I am no match, I admit defeat willingly.

Today’s Chasing Wind Bandits discourse fails, and henceforth I shall keep a distance!”

As he conceded defeat, the clouds dispersed, leaving onlookers in desolation, all unaware of the actual happenings inside, but Guo Yanzhi’s words clearly denoted the outcome, prompting instant jubilation among the Cang Sea bandits.

At that moment, as the clouds just dispersed, and sunlight shone down, one man stood proudly under the golden afterglow.

Indeed, where the sea meets the ends of heaven, the clouds form banks; where the mountain joins the pinnacle, I am the peak!