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Chapter 168: Let's See If You Can Withstand This
🕑 Added 2023-06-18 00:00:03 +0000 UTC
"Void Rainbow Sword Technique Ninth Style - Returning to One!"
Both Fang Yuan and Jiang Chen synchronously elevated their right hands, simultaneously executing the same movements, the same technique in a split second!
Slash!
A pair of vitreous sword Qi abruptly collided, culminating in a spectacular burst of combative shockwaves.
Whoosh!
Waves of these aftershocks lapped against the battle stage's formation barrier and were absorbed almost instantaneously.
However, the moment the two sword Qi collided, the dominant force was instantly discerned!
Jiang Chen's Returning to One Sword Qi tore through Fang Yuan's version of the same technique, with the remaining power fiercely bearing down on Fang Yuan!
"Wow, Fang Yuan is going to be defeated!"
"With identical techniques, he was straightforwardly bested by Senior Brother Jiang Chen. The disparity is glaringly evident, yet he still dares to vie for the position of the Holy Son."
"Fang Yuan merely intended to highlight the difference between them to Senior Brother Jiang Chen, and now the gap is laid bare for all to see, hahaha!"
"This Fang Yuan, stagnant in his cultivation for two years, must be delusional. Spewing such brash and absurd remarks, daring to exhibit arrogance without the requisite ability, is truly laughable."
"..."
Below the stage, the cultivators were muttering amongst themselves, their gazes rife with disdain as they focused on Fang Yuan.
Ji Mingxiu, Mo Yu, and other high-profile figures also shook their heads in disbelief.
They couldn't help but feel that something was amiss with Fang Yuan's mental state, indicating subtle signs of Qi Deviation.
Naturally, people acknowledged that Fang Yuan indeed had a certain degree of skill.
After all, he had held his own against Jiang Chen's assertions and secured a spot in the finals!
Hence, everyone was certain that Fang Yuan wouldn't be defeated by a single move, so they continued to spectate with bated breath.
On the stage, confronted with the residual power of Jiang Chen's Returning to One Sword Qi, Fang Yuan showed no signs of panic, standing firm and unyielding.
With his right hand, he held his long sword in a horizontal stance, and the Yuan Power within his body burst forth, generating a multilayered radiant shield around him.
Boom!
Jiang Chen's Returning to One Sword Qi struck Fang Yuan's radiant shield, creating another potent shockwave.
But just as the sword Qi and the light shield were on the brink of mutual exhaustion, Jiang Chen had already launched the same move, with an even more formidable sword Qi following close behind!
'Lustrous Illusionary Steps!'
Fang Yuan's robe fluttered as his body transformed into an elusive haze, spawning three illusory figures each dashing off in a different direction.
Slash!
Jiang Chen's sword Qi eradicated one of these illusory figures directly, but it was nothing more than an illusion.
'Long Sea Reflecting Sky Sword!'
Seizing this opportunity, Fang Yuan burst forth like a beam of light, making his way to Jiang Chen's side.
Moreover, the remaining illusory doppelganger created by his 'Lustrous Illusionary Steps' also simultaneously maneuvered its way to Jiang Chen's side.
The two figures intertwined, making it challenging to discern between the real and the counterfeit!
For an average cultivator of the same level, this situation would undoubtedly be overwhelming!
But for Jiang Chen, it was a mere trifle.
'Void Rainbow Sword Technique Fourth Style - Sword Shadow!'
At Jiang Chen's command, nine sword shadows burst forth from his form, relentlessly bearing down on both Fang Yuan and his illusory double!
In addition, the sword Qi from his earlier move, 'Returning to One', pivoted and thrust towards Fang Yuan from behind!
Suddenly, Fang Yuan found himself ensnared between converging attacks, unable to press forward or fall back!
Outside the battleground.
"That move, so impressive!!"
"Indeed, Senior Brother Jiang Chen's maneuver is terrifyingly formidable. Fang Yuan's evasion routes are not only obstructed front and back, but his sides are also hemmed in by the sword shadows!"
"Nonetheless, considering Fang Yuan's performance up until now, perhaps he can still put up a fight."
"He won't be able to hold out for long, his defenses are as flimsy as a house of cards."
"..."
Hundreds of thousands of onlookers indulged in speculation, keeping their eyes glued to the unfolding battle.
Inside the battleground, as he faced Jiang Chen's all-encompassing onslaught of sword Qi and sword shadows,
Fang Yuan's countenance remained unmoved.
The Yuan Power within his body swirled frantically, generating another six illusions!
These six illusions willingly threw themselves into the path of Jiang Chen's sword Qi and sword shadows.
Slash, Slash!
One by one, the illusions were pierced by one or two sword shadows, simultaneously extinguishing the sword shadows in the process.
However, among them, Jiang Chen's Returning to One Sword Qi, after penetrating one illusion, continued unabated, plunging directly into Fang Yuan's back without any decrease in its momentum!
'Has Fang Yuan been defeated?'
This thought spontaneously sprang up in the minds of nearly all the spectators.
But they had no time to debate.
Suddenly, the arena witnessed a drastic shift.
It turned out that one of Fang Yuan's illusions had directly obliterated one of Jiang Chen's sword shadows, and the long sword in his hand burst forth with a sword Qi surpassing the Late-stage Heavenly Origin realm, mercilessly targeting Jiang Chen's neck.
The truth was unveiled!
Fang Yuan had masterfully executed a classic deception, disguising himself as an illusion and launching an impeccable counterstrike!
"This guy, he's more capable than he lets on!"
"Senior Brother Jiang Chen did acknowledge his prowess, and he did make it to the finals after all. It's only natural for him to possess some skills."
"Exactly, don't question Senior Brother Jiang Chen's judgment, you're always overthinking."
"..."
The spectators below quickly exchanged comments, their eyes glued to the arena without respite.
At the center of the battleground, confronting Fang Yuan's sudden assault, Jiang Chen merely offered a slight smile and promptly activated the 'Great Martial Eight Ghostly Steps' movement technique!
This was a movement technique of the Inquiring Journey realm.
The moment he set it in motion, Jiang Chen instantly morphed into a spectral figure and executed a backward flicker, his entire form rapidly retreating dozens of meters.
From the perspective of the audience, Jiang Chen appeared to have reversed his spatial orientation, serenely evading the oncoming swing of Fang Yuan's sword!
Boom!
Fang Yuan's sword met the ground where Jiang Chen had initially been, resulting in ripple-like waves forming on the ground, courtesy of the formation.
"What?!"
"What sort of movement technique is that, it's astonishingly swift!!"
Fang Yuan's strike went wide, his pupils abruptly contracting, a sense of foreboding rising within his heart!
During the grand sect assembly, he had perceived Jiang Chen to be a formidable adversary.
Following a period of recovery and progressing to his current realm, his confidence resurged, leading him to believe that Jiang Chen wasn't as fearsome as he had thought.
However, in this moment, Fang Yuan once again experienced the chilling touch of apprehension and caution stirring within his heart.
"You're holding your own."
Jiang Chen regarded Fang Yuan impassively, a faint smile gracing the corner of his mouth, "The warm-up concludes here, I'm about to get serious."
"Bring it on!"
"Let's settle who's superior!"
Fang Yuan's eyes displayed unwavering determination. Jiang Chen was mightier than he had anticipated, but he still harbored the confidence to triumph over Jiang Chen!
"This sword strike, let's see if you can endure it!"
Jiang Chen's expression became somewhat detached. He raised his right hand high and then abruptly slashed downward, "Silent Annihilation!!"
Whoosh!!
Much like when he had slain the Mysterious Blue Sky Tiger.
A silver-white sword light descended from the heavens, resembling the Milky Way inverted, plummeting towards the earth!
The entire Holy Land Square, which was originally brightly lit, now shone even more brilliantly!
Every cultivator felt as though the battleground had practically morphed into a miniature radiant sun!
'What!'
'Is this... an Inquiring Journey realm technique!!'
Fang Yuan was terrified, but his martial prowess was exceptional, and he instinctively triggered his defensive trump card.
"Heavenly Star Shifting Secret Art!"
This was a defensive secret art that Nangong Wan had imparted to him.
The defensive capability of this secret art was remarkably potent, but its practice was only as challenging as the Heavenly Origin realm, which was why he was able to perfect it.
Within an instant, a luminescent vortex-shaped shield materialized around Fang Yuan's body, spinning with rapid velocity!
And in that very moment, Jiang Chen's Silent Annihilation Sword Qi viciously collided with Fang Yuan's body.
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