Chapter 193: Beating The Ancient Sage Black And Blue
Looking at the Myriad Heavenly Swords rising in the sky, Chiyang Martial Saint was shaken in his heart, with disbelief in his eyes.
“How can one person control such majestic Heaven and Earth Power? Could it be some kind of special Secret Treasure?”
A tempest surged within his heart.
It was no wonder he thought this.
This was simply too unbelievable. A single Heavenly Sword was already incredibly powerful. Ten thousand Heavenly Swords were beings that even Ancient Saints needed to fear and look at with caution. One must know, the Peerless Foundations forged by the Heavenly Pride of each era were already extremely powerful, far surpassing ordinary Heavenly Humans, and were basically invincible in the Heavenly Human Realm.
But this Young Daoist before him had an even more powerful Foundation than theirs.
This was somewhat beyond his Cognition.
“What exactly is this person’s background??” Thoughts raced through his mind, one figure after another appearing.
But there was no more time for him to ponder.
Those Myriad Heavenly Swords then struck.
The vast ocean was completely suppressed.
The numerous onlookers were terrified, their faces drained of color. They had retreated further and further since the battle began, but now they were forced to retreat even more, almost to the point where they could no longer see the figures of the two combatants. Some Martial Artists with lower Cultivation could only vaguely judge the progress of the battle by the changes in Aura.
Ye Qinghe’s small mouth parted slightly:
“Is this Little Nine when he’s going all out? So cool!”
Her heart was filled with admiration and immense relief.
The little brat who used to follow behind her had unknowingly become so powerful, a pillar of support for the True Martial Sect.
True Martial Disciples trembled with excitement.
They merely thought Ning Qi was also a reincarnation of an Ancient Saint, completely immersed in the battle before them.
Under the shocked gazes.
The Heavenly Swords, like falling stars, descended, their ultimate Sharpness slicing tiny cracks in the Void.
Ning Qi did not probe with Sword Qi; he went all out from the start.
Chiyang Martial Saint felt immense Pressure. He roared towards the sky, the Great Sun behind him unleashing its Power without restraint, wisps of Golden Light blooming. The Compass spun rapidly, and another divine and extraordinary Fire Lion rushed out, followed by a dense mass of Fire Crows.
Both had already exerted their full strength.
The Fire Crows burned the sea, the Heavenly Swords suppressed the sun.
This scene was reflected in everyone’s pupils, destined to be remembered for a lifetime.
Rumble, rumble!!
Terrifying vibrations echoed ceaselessly.
The Heavenly Swords pierced through the Fire Crows, unstoppable. The Golden Crow and Fire Lion both rushed out, but under the encirclement of the Heavenly Swords, they were also suppressed. The terrifying quantity overcame quality. The sky was dyed crimson, and the two sides were at a stalemate, but it was clear that the Sharpness of the Heavenly Swords did not diminish.
Ning Qi changed his Sword Art.
The remaining Heavenly Swords changed again.
In the next moment, a giant Heavenly Sword condensed, like a sword-shaped ancient mountain. Not only was its Sharpness even greater, but it also possessed an incredibly heavy Aura, suppressing Chiyang Martial Saint with its majestic Power.
Chiyang Martial Saint’s expression changed drastically, a strong Sense of Crisis making his body tingle.
Without any hesitation, he spat out a mouthful of Spiritual Blood. He was incredibly pained, his heart bleeding, but he was helpless.
The Great Sun, which had been somewhat dim, was doused with Spiritual Blood and once again erupted with brilliant light.
The giant Heavenly Sword and the crimson Great Sun collided.
The terrifying roar brought a brief silence to Heaven and Earth. Everyone could only stare blankly at the scene, after which the sound erupted completely. The congregation covered their ears in discomfort; some were already bleeding from their orifices, frantically taking life-saving Pills. Watching this battle was more dangerous than fighting for their lives, yet many could not resist.
The light faded.
The Young Daoist stood mounted on a dragon, still graceful, his gaze calmly fixed ahead. In contrast, Chiyang Martial Saint was somewhat disheveled, his face pale, enraged, and his pupils filled with malice.
“Good! Good! Good! It seems today will be a fight to the death!” he gritted his teeth. “Since you don’t want to stop, then let’s have a good fight today. At worst, ten thousand years of planning will go to waste!”
Ning Qi remained silent, merely giving a mocking chuckle.
He could see the man’s bluff and bluster. Pointing out that ten thousand years of planning would go to waste was nothing more than an attempt to intimidate him with harsh words.
Too bad.
He was not an Ancient Saint.
Even if he couldn’t kill the other party today, he had to make him pay a sufficient price. A mouthful of Spiritual Blood was not enough.
Thinking of his Master coughing blood, his eyes turned icy again.
Heaven and Earth Power converged, and the Aura within his body quickly stabilized. The White Dragon beneath Ning Qi raised its head, ready to attack again. Chiyang Martial Saint cursed inwardly but also prepared to fight for his life. If he left in such a disheveled state, his reputation would be ruined.
But suddenly.
Both of them looked sharply in one direction. Far across the sea, a Blind Old Man with a cane approached, sighing but also appearing helpless.
Recalling the man’s actions on True Profound Mountain earlier, Ning Qi’s expression changed slightly, while Chiyang Martial Saint’s heart leaped with joy. He coldly shouted:
“Today, we will decide the victor!”
He was certain that Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint would stop them, so he no longer panicked. Since that was the case, he couldn’t let his prestige diminish.
Seeing the other party’s arrogant demeanor, Ning Qi remained silent.
Only the White Dragon lunged out even more ferociously.
If Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint were to intervene, there was nothing he could do for now. But before Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint spoke, he would act as if he hadn’t seen it.
Wisps of Spiritual Power caused the Void to tremble.
The White Dragon was brutally beating the dim Golden Crow. Chiyang Martial Saint endured it without amplifying with Spiritual Blood. The Great Sun Compass had inexplicably fallen into his hands, supplying Spiritual Power to the maximum extent.
Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint had already arrived up close.
He was about to speak.
Suddenly.
The mist, which had been calm, changed.
To everyone’s astonished gazes, the mist, like a giant beast opening its maw, swallowed Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint.
Ning Qi’s eyes flickered, as if understanding something. A smile rose in his eyes.
Chiyang Martial Saint’s expression changed drastically.
Ning Qi had no intention of wasting time.
In this brief moment, his Gang Yuan had recovered significantly. With a wave of his hand, dense Heavenly Swords reappeared in the Void. Although not as many as before, it was enough to condense another giant Heavenly Sword.
Looking at the giant Heavenly Sword pressing down again, Chiyang Martial Saint gritted his teeth and spat out another mouthful of Spiritual Blood. The Great Sun’s radiance surged, and the Golden Crow cried out.
The rumbling sound once again shook the sky.
But this time.
Ning Qi did not stop.
Golden Light flashed in his eyes, filled with cold killing intent. Last time, he had already gauged Chiyang Martial Saint’s true strength; he had enough explosive power but was only willing to grudgingly spit out one or two mouthfuls of Spiritual Blood. This was an opportunity!
He naturally couldn’t use the same method a second time.
At this moment.
As the Great Sun and the Heavenly Sword collided.
Ning Qi’s Mind and body became one, and the Innate Divine Sword Qi he had nurtured for a long time erupted fiercely!
Myriad Swords Return to Origin was strong in its continuous flow and inexhaustible nature, while Innate Divine Sword Qi was strong in its ultimate Sharpness and explosive power. In terms of single-target lethality, Innate Divine Sword Qi was still superior to the giant Heavenly Sword.
In the Void, a space crack, as thick as a finger, spread for a hundred feet, not dissipating immediately.
Chiyang Martial Saint’s expression was greatly alarmed, his pupils filled with disbelief.
But at this moment, he was in a state where his old strength had been depleted and new strength had not yet been generated. Although Spiritual Blood was useful, it wasn’t something he could spit out whenever he wanted. His roar was mixed with a trace of fear:
“Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint, save me!”
The mist rolled, but no one emerged.
He felt a sense of despair. At the critical moment, he could only grit his teeth and throw out the Great Sun Compass. The Golden Crow cried mournfully, pierced by the terrifying Sword Qi. The Great Sun Compass collided with it, emitting a crisp clanging sound. Its light grew dimmer, and the Sword Qi flashed and disappeared. A strange Aura emanated from Chiyang Martial Saint, accompanied by a strange cry. An arm flew into the air and was then torn to shreds, leaving only the Great Sun Compass, which was carried back by the residual Sword Qi.
Ning Qi raised an eyebrow.
This Ancient Saint was indeed difficult to kill.
But he did not give up.
He prepared to forcefully nurture a second Innate Divine Sword Qi.
Ning Qi took a step forward, his body radiating light. He struck out with a palm, causing the Void to tremble. His physical body was terrifyingly strong. He slapped Chiyang Martial Saint’s mouth, and several teeth instantly fell out, spewing blood. Ning Qi lamented that Ancient Saints were truly thick-skinned; anyone else would have been turned into a bloody mist by now.
The True Martial Sect disciples watched with immense excitement, their blood surging.
Dragon Mountain Daoist’s lips curved slightly at some point.
Ning Qi delivered a few more slaps, seizing an opening, and treated Chiyang Martial Saint like a ball, kicking him around.
Everyone was dumbfounded.
On the sea, the Young Daoist was terrifyingly fierce.
Chiyang Martial Saint flew back hundreds of feet, his eyes bloodshot.
A grave insult!
A grave insult!
His berserk Aura erupted, wanting to risk it all.
A soft sigh was heard. Ning Qi’s fist was stopped by an irresistible force, gently coiling around him and pulling him back. His gaze flickered. Sword Qi scooped up the fallen Great Sun Compass and retreated. Knowing when to stop, the Innate Divine Sword Qi he had forcefully nurtured within his body gradually subsided.
At some point, Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint had appeared between the two.
“Chiyang, stop. If you burn through your Spiritual Blood, you will have to start all over again,” the old man sighed softly.
Chiyang Martial Saint’s berserk Aura was calmed by the powerful force, but his eyes were blood-red, like a ferocious beast ready to devour someone. He looked at Ning Qi, wishing he could tear him to shreds. His left arm had been severed, which, while not affecting his strength as a Martial Saint, being beaten so badly in front of so many people made him want to go mad.
“He must pay a price!” Chiyang Martial Saint roared.
Ning Qi met his gaze calmly:
“Then let’s continue. I’m not afraid of you.”
Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint was somewhat troubled. He glanced imperceptibly at the Young Daoist, his heart stirred. This child was truly extraordinary. He then looked at Chiyang Martial Saint and finally said:
“Today’s matter ends here.”
Ning Qi knew that it was impossible to continue, and since he hadn’t suffered any losses, he naturally nodded faintly.
But how could Chiyang Martial Saint agree?
He had suffered heavy losses today.
His dignity was completely lost.
He would likely become a laughingstock in the future.
“Absolutely impossible!” His eyes were icy.
The Blind Old Man suddenly turned his head. His hollow eyes were chilling and terrifying. He gazed at Chiyang Martial Saint and said calmly:
“I said, it ends here.”
Chiyang Martial Saint felt as if he had been doused with a basin of ice water. His anger and resentment instantly extinguished. His expression was uncertain, and he finally gritted his teeth:
“Fine, I’ll give Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint this face!”
However, in his heart, he thought that if he found an opportunity when Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint was not around, he would definitely take back all the humiliation of today!
When the Spiritual Energy Revival arrived, Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint would be too preoccupied to deal with him, and perhaps that would be the opportunity.
He had already vaguely grasped the background of the Young Daoist before him. It seemed he was not an Ancient Saint. Although his Foundation was beyond common sense and his methods were very strange, his Foundation was definitely not as deep as his own.
With this thought, he cast a cold gaze at Ning Qi, gradually calming his anger.
“Give me back the Great Sun Compass!”
Ning Qi said, his face unblushing and his heart undisturbed:
“What Compass? I haven’t seen it.”
Chiyang Martial Saint flew into a rage. He had clearly seen this brat snatch it when he was unable to control the Compass, then make it disappear. Now, he was lying with his eyes wide open; it was simply shameless!
“You’re spouting nonsense, you’re the one who took it!” he looked at Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint.
Ning Qi said innocently:
“I really haven’t seen it. This inferior product might have been shattered by my Sword Qi just now.”
Chiyang Martial Saint became even more furious.
Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint was somewhat helpless:
“Little friend…”
Ning Qi felt a little regretful. He had originally wanted to take the Great Sun Compass to study it and see how it differed from the King Yu Bead, but now it seemed he would have to hand it over. After all, Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint was too powerful; he couldn’t go too far.
But at this moment.
A deafening boom resounded.
All eyes were drawn to it.
The mist that had covered the surrounding sea began to churn violently and then rapidly contracted. A small island appeared before everyone. The scenery on the island was invisible, all shrouded in mist. One could vaguely see Immortal Cranes and Spiritual Beasts flying. A gentle breeze seemed to reveal Immortal Palaces appearing within.
Many Martial Artists were shocked.
“Is this the True Face of the True Martial Hall? Isn’t it an Immortal Palace that has fallen to the mortal world?”
Most of the people here had never set foot on the small island. At this moment, they were all excited, and some could no longer resist the urge to head towards the island.
But in the next instant.
Those people froze in their tracks with shock.
Boom!
Another loud explosion.
The sea overturned, and towering water pillars shot straight into the clouds.
Then.
The small island, hiding the Immortal Palaces, actually ‘came alive’. Accompanied by a vast and ancient low roar, the island rose into the air. Endless waves cascaded from its edge. Under the White Mist, it resembled an immortal waterfall from the Heavenly Palace.
Everyone stood dumbfounded.
This was no isolated island.
It was clearly an incredibly massive Turtle Beast!
The giant turtle was over a thousand feet tall. It raised its head, roaring deeply. Its four limbs moved like pillars supporting the sea, while its tail coiled like a spiritual snake within the White Mist.
Ning Qi’s Mind trembled as he marveled. He finally understood what the trace he found when searching for the True Martial Underground Palace years ago was; it was this giant turtle.
He met the giant turtle’s gaze and, seeing that familiar appreciative look, became even more certain of his previous guess.
Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint was not inexplicably drawn into the White Mist. Ning Qi couldn’t help but curve his lips slightly. He knew that the Great Sun Compass likely had a destination.
But Chi Yang Martial Saint’s face gradually darkened.
The Giant Turtle shifted its gaze, finally landing on the Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint, and a deep voice shook the sky:
“Old friend, it’s been a long time.”
