Chapter 81: The Decision

The two men fought with all their might, and the two guests from Mount Shu showed no mercy either. Their dazzling sword energy fell like dense rain, and they released another flying sword themselves. The purple light flickered, appearing extremely brilliant, but it was far less powerful than those two dazzling streams. Mu Yuan guessed this was the opponent’s original flying sword and didn’t pay it much mind. He entangled his Longevity Sword with the opponent’s flying sword, challenging them to a duel of sword techniques!

The sword formula of Mount Shu was fierce and domineering. Although it belonged to the Daoist Sect, it carried an extremely heavy killing nature. Mu Yuan didn’t possess such a powerful sword formula himself. His Greenwood Divine Radiance and Canglang Water Sword were merely sword techniques derived from Qi Refinement. Even when amplified by the Longevity Sword, they paled in comparison to such deadly sword techniques, leaving him at a disadvantage. This stirred Mu Yuan’s competitive spirit. He directed six Talismanic Scripts to assist Chu Yunfei in attacking the other opponent while using his own technique to summon countless flying swords around him. A fierce, inexplicable sword intent burst forth!

When it came to ferocity, Mu Yuan suddenly recalled he had a set of Wu Clan Sword Formula that he usually didn’t practice diligently. However, its aura was exceptionally savage. Guided by his hand seals, over a hundred flying swords swarmed forward, forming an incomplete semicircular shape. Mu Yuan gathered his Zhenqi and unleashed a thunderous shock. The chaotic sword lights fell like a dazzling rain, their power and momentum beyond imagination!

This was a set of the Great Reincarnation Sword Formation of the Heavens recorded in the Wu Clan Sword Formula. In the past, Mu Yuan’s Spiritual Sense was too weak to control so many flying swords simultaneously. Setting up the sword formation required meticulous precision, and even the slightest negligence would render it less effective than simply controlling Sword Pills. But now, with his Yin Spirit formed, even though it was still not comparable to the opponent’s Void Refining Realm, he could use the Great Reincarnation Sword Formation of the Heavens quite impressively!

The Great Reincarnation Sword Formation of the Heavens was created by Ru Shou, a Wu Clan ancestor. The Undying Body he cultivated was a Geng Metal Constitution, allowing him to naturally control metal and stone, piercing mountains and caves as if it were child’s play. He refined his golden scales into flying swords and created this Great Reincarnation Sword Formation of the Heavens, which was later incorporated into this set of the Wu Clan Sword Formula.

Mu Yuan deployed the formation, and over a hundred flying swords erupted simultaneously. For a moment, sword energy fell like rain. Despite the Mount Shu swordsman’s superior sword formula, he was thrown into disarray. Defending desperately, he brandished his flying sword to create an impenetrable barrier. Even the Great Purity Qian Flame Divine Thunder was recalled for protection. However, his dazzling flying sword was trapped by Mu Yuan’s Numinous Jade Belt and Primordial Qi Grasping Hand, unable to break free.

“Mount Shu’s sword formula is powerful, but unfortunately, your spells are too monotonous. Watch as I overwhelm you with all my treasures!” Mu Yuan was delighted to see the sword formation working effectively. Turning back, he noticed the dazzling sword light wildly sweeping around, causing his Primordial Qi Grasping Hand to sway unsteadily. It was only because the deep silver and star sand used to cultivate this Divine Ability were extremely sturdy that they managed to hold his scattered Zhenqi together. If it were any other method, it would have long been shattered by that dazzling sword light!

Mu Yuan wanted to seize that flying sword but lacked a suitable Magical Artifact. His Wu Clan Sword Formula would undoubtedly be shattered into iron scraps upon contact. Although the Numinous Jade Belt was unafraid, its attributes didn’t align with his, making it difficult to unleash its full power. The Primordial Qi Grasping Hand, while stable, lacked the necessary ferocity, leaving Mu Yuan quite frustrated!

Chu Yunfei wasn’t faring much better. Although he had many treasures and kept his opponent at a disadvantage, seizing the flying sword was no easy task. His Profound Yin Black Fiend Great Capture was repeatedly sliced apart by the dazzling sword light, with countless black threads being severed. He couldn’t even get close to the sword itself and could only rely on several Profound Yin Gathering Beast Banners to trap it and prevent it from returning.

The Great Reincarnation Sword Formation of the Heavens harnessed the Geng Metal Qi of heaven and earth. In terms of sharpness, it was in no way inferior to Mount Shu’s Sword Qi Soaring Art. If the opponent had been wielding that dazzling flying sword, a single sweep would have obliterated Mu Yuan’s hastily formed flying swords. However, the opponent was now using a sword similar to the Green Wood Thunderblade. Although it was far superior to Mu Yuan’s Wu Clan flying swords, the ever-changing sword formation allowed him to evade its sharp edge!

The two sides were locked in a stalemate. The Mount Shu disciples were indeed extraordinary. Though at a disadvantage, they always managed to adapt in critical moments, evading Mu Yuan’s lethal strikes. The opponent’s sword energy split into three streams—a manifestation of Mount Shu’s Sword Qi Division technique known as “One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones.” Mu Yuan chuckled darkly and changed his hand seals. The thousands of sword energies emitted by the Great Reincarnation Sword Formation of the Heavens suddenly intertwined, forming brilliant thread-like sword strands that coiled and wrapped around in sharp, endless loops. The Mount Shu disciple was immediately overwhelmed, his face paling. The Great Purity Qian Flame Divine Thunder around him erupted in countless sparks, accompanied by roaring thunder, all bursting forth to burn away the approaching sword strands, producing incessant sizzling sounds!

Mount Shu was renowned for its sword formula. These two were disciples of Mount Shu who had also encountered a stroke of luck, obtaining two Immortal Swords. Overjoyed, they had always been arrogant. They diligently practiced the Sword Qi Soaring Art and had reached the level of Sword Qi Division. Never did they expect to encounter a Cultivator capable of Qi Condensation into Threads. However, as disciples of a major sect, when their sword formula and techniques were outmatched, they immediately resorted to spells to counter the sword strands!

Among the various sects, cultivation generally included both sword formulas and spells. Besides the Sword Qi Soaring Art, Mount Shu’s most powerful techniques were the Great Purity Qian Flame Divine Thunder and the Great Yi Five Smoke Illusion Art. The former was a Thunder Method, while the latter was a defensive spell. These two disciples each practiced one—one cultivated the Great Purity Qian Flame Divine Thunder, and the other the Great Yi Five Smoke Illusion Art, complementing each other perfectly. Unfortunately, their arrogance led them to let their guard down against Mu Yuan and Chu Yunfei when they initially had the upper hand. When Mu Yuan and Chu Yunfei charged, they were separated. Otherwise, with one focusing on defense and the other on offense, and given that Mu Yuan and Chu Yunfei’s cultivated spells weren’t very compatible, they would have been left helpless!

Although the Great Purity Qian Flame Divine Thunder was primarily an offensive Divine Ability, if fully committed to defense, few methods could break through it. However, after condensing Qi into threads, the piercing power became incredibly concentrated and deadly. Although the Mount Shu disciple knew that releasing the Great Purity Qian Flame Divine Thunder would leave his defense wide open, he had no other choice but to use the thunder and fire techniques to burn away the sword strands. This immediately gave Mu Yuan an opening!

The sword strands condensed from over a hundred flying swords danced wildly in the sky, each entangled with thunder and fire, creating a dazzling display of colorful lights. Mu Yuan had no time to admire this magnificent spectacle. He immediately unleashed surging streams of water mixed with lightning, using water to conduct electricity. The purple light was blinding, and the water shimmered with clarity and brilliance—this was the supreme method of the Dragon King’s Dynamic Force. The Mount Shu disciple’s flying sword was instantly wrapped by countless streams of water, becoming as heavy as a thousand pounds. With a loud shout, the disciple’s internal Zhenqi surged violently, causing the flying sword to tremble and clang. However, a powerful flash of lightning struck, momentarily blurring the disciple’s Spiritual Sense. Seizing the opportunity, the Primordial Qi Grasping Hand took hold of the dazzling sword light in mid-air. Layers of Talismanic Seals, array illusions, and the Numinous Jade Belt transformed into a white arc, encircling the flying sword. Mu Yuan laughed heartily, his internal Zhenqi surging out to envelop the captured object, which he then casually tossed into the Black Water Gourd!