Supreme Star Card Master

Chapter 1278: Chapter 1053: Exchange

Taishang Sect, on the square behind the mountain gate of Qunyu Sect.

At the moment, it is quite lively.

Numerous Taishang Sect experts have gathered here, and there are quite a few King Levels among them.

Besides, there is also a group of Blood Evil Sect cultivators wearing black and red robes.

And in mid-air, shrouded by the array barrier of the square, two people are engaged in fierce combat.

One of them is Hao Lingyun of Taishang Sect, whose main practice is the Upper Pure Sword Technique.

The other person, with a lean yellow face, has surging Netherworld Water of rolling rivers outside his body, surprisingly the former Evil Cultivator Ma Liang!

However, Ma Liang has long since joined the Blood Evil Sect; otherwise, how could a mere Evil Cultivator dare to enter the mountain gate of Taishang Sect?

At the moment, Ma Liang stands in mid-air, his sleeves fluttering, as a towering wave of Netherworld Water rolls away, pressing toward Hao Lingyun.

In the same vein, Hao Lingyun stands his ground, controlling four longswords to cut waves and break rivers, slicing through and shooting within the Netherworld Water!

Their duel has been ongoing for quite a while now.

However, one side remains calm, manipulating the Heavenly River Water, vast, endless.

The other seems to be facing a great enemy, like a small boat in the waves, struggling to support, at any moment may capsize!

The conclusion of who is strong, who is weak, who is superior, who is inferior, is already apparent.

But in battle, it’s not necessarily the strong and the superior who can win.

Hao Lingyun hasn’t given up, with eyes gleaming, having already initiated One Heart Dustless.

While controlling the sword to cut waves, he carefully observes the ever-surging Netherworld Water pressing from all directions.

At this moment, Hao Lingyun’s eyes brighten, discovering an opportunity amidst the changing Netherworld Water!

”Sword Control Flowing Light, Sword Star Rainbow!”

Hao Lingyun pinched the sword technique with a low shout, and his four swords outside flashed, then suddenly converged to become one, transforming into a dazzling Rainbow Sword Light shooting out.

The extremely powerful sword light instantly breaks through the vast sky-occupying Netherworld Water, and strikes toward Ma Liang behind!

Yet at this critical moment, Ma Liang flicks his left sleeve, and a large amount of Netherworld Water from his sleeve is flung out, forming a reverse spinning Water Shield.

Rainbow Sword Light, having consumed most of its energy after penetrating the Netherworld Water, is now stagnated as in a mire upon stabbing into the Water Shield.

But at this time, Hao Lingyun has already rushed over, clear energy surges between his hands, slapping on the Rainbow Sword Light.

With subsequent force, the sword light flourishes, immediately penetrating the Water Shield and piercing into Ma Liang’s chest!

”Good!”

Many Tai Shang Sect disciples’ eyes lit up, even Zhuge Xin and other New Kings dazzled.

But Seventh Stage Yao Bing Spirit Venerable noticed something, and slightly frowned.

Just at this moment, Ma Liang, pierced by the Rainbow Sword Light, smirked, as a ripple of water light spread around him.

”Hmm?” Hao Lingyun instantly sensed something was amiss, and wanted to withdraw the sword and turn.

However, like being embedded within, the Rainbow Sword Light penetrating Ma Liang was stuck, as Netherworld Water surged from Ma Liang, extending along the sword light onto Hao Lingyun’s arm preventing him from escaping temporarily.

Next moment, from the turbulent waves of Netherworld opened by the sword light, another Ma Liang emerges from the water, his right palm with runes flashing as he slapped on Hao Lingyun’s back.

”Netherworld Seal.”

”Damn!” Hao Lingyun’s heart jumped.

Trickles of Netherworld Water instantly surged out from Ma Liang’s palm, transforming into a Netherworld Seal binding Hao Lingyun’s whole body, rendering him immobile!

”Hao Spirit Venerable!”

”Junior Brother Hao!”

”...”

Many Tai Shang Sect disciples were shocked, not expecting the situation to take such a dramatic turn!

And Ma Liang flicked his large sleeves, flinging Hao Lingyun onto the ground before the members of Tai Shang Sect.

”Boom!”

A muffled sound as Hao Lingyun hit the ground.

”I concede, Hao Spirit Venerable.” Ma Liang chuckled lightly.

The Netherworld Seal quickly unbound, and Hao Lingyun swiftly stood up, but his face was extremely unsightly.

Yao Bing and others’ expressions were also unpleasant.

However, the Blood Evil Sect side was all excited!

”Ma Demon Venerable!”

”Defeated another Tai Shang Sect King Level, not only True Yang, Five Directions Temple, even Tai Shang Sect can’t stop Uncle!”

”This easily, Ma Demon Venerable’s strength really is unfathomable...”

”...”

Yao Bing’s face turned cold, as she said coldly, ”Han Demon Venerable, your Blood Evil Sect truly has produced a master...”

Seventh Stage Demon Venerable Han You laughed heartily, ”Yao Spirit Venerable is too kind, my Southern Continent’s Earth Tribulation New Kings should interact more.

Last time the Daoist Sect’s New Kings gathering didn’t include our Demon Sect, today we have come from afar to pay our respects, we hope the newly promoted Spirit Venerables of Tai Shang Sect won’t stingily teach us!”

Yao Bing glanced at Ma Liang on the Netherworld Water, her eyes flashed coldly.

This Ma Liang is truly remarkable.

In the Earth Tribulation, famously in the Yin Gu Cave grand battle.

This person single-handedly killed numerous Demon Cultivator fierce beasts, even including the powerful Earth Evil Pang Ming, becoming the only final victor, using the Dragon Vein of Yin Gu Cave to ascend as king!

Later personally recruited by the Great Elder of Blood Evil Sect, joined the Blood Evil Sect.

Days ago, Ma Liang challenged True Yang, Five Directions Temple, and other Daoist Sect New Kings, using Netherworld Dao Skill that none could block, not expecting him now to directly storm into Tai Shang Sect!

Currently, including Ling Haoran, Ma Liang has already defeated two people.

If ultimately no one can stop Ma Liang...

Then, the Tai Shang Sect, leader of Daoist Sect, possessing the most Dragon Veins in Earth Tribulation, with many New Kings within the sect is not even as potent as the Blood Evil Sect, which obtained only two or three Dragon Veins...

That Tai Shang Sect would truly become the laughing stock of the entire Southern Continent!

However, for the Blood Evil Sect... or rather for Ma Liang himself to do this, it is also risky.

Even though they formally came to the Mountain Gate, clearly stating the challenge for a contest, it’s not to the extent that the Upper Emperor Level would personally take action to blast Han You, Ma Liang, and the others from the Blood Evil Sect on the spot.

But if Ma Liang is defeated... the Taishang Sect could crush him directly, and the Blood Evil Sect would have nothing to say, and Han You wouldn’t be able to stop it at all!

Right now, with Ma Liang showing such strength, this situation is truly not very favorable for the Taishang Sect...

Yao Bing’s gaze swept over Zhuge Xin, Ye Shuying, and others... finally resting on Dongfang Yi.

”Dongfang, go solve him!”

With the boundless and endless Netherworld Water, its transformations are too many, making Ye Shuying unsuitable to handle such a foe.

Dongfang Yi, with his strong mana and numerous divine skills at his disposal, is more than suitable.

”Alright, rest assured, Master Uncle, I’ll handle it.”

Dongfang Yi replied with a cold smile, and since Yao Bing said ”solve,” the implication was clear.

Dongfang Yi’s figure lightly shook and immediately rose into the air with hands behind his back.

Ma Liang stood on the flowing Netherworld River, arms crossed, smiling ahead at Dongfang Yi, and praised:

”So it’s Brother Dongfang! The one who almost became ’Earth Tribulation’s Number One’, I truly didn’t expect to have the chance to cross paths with Brother today, it’s an honor!”

Upon hearing these words, Dongfang Yi’s previously composed expression directly turned grim!

The shame of being defeated at Qixia Mountain was a pain that forever lingered in Dongfang Yi’s heart.

Though later he still entered King Level by relying on the Dragon Vein held by the sect, the humiliation of that near success remained entrenched in Dongfang Yi’s heart, never to be erased!

”You’re looking for death!”

Dongfang Yi’s eyes surged with cold light, raising his hand as a large expanse of Xuanhuang Qi surged up before him, initiating with a Divine Power Level Xuanhuang Dragon Capturing Hand!

”Netherworld Handprint!” Ma Liang chuckled, as the Netherworld Water under his feet surged forth, similarly forming a large hand that struck out!

In the blink of an eye, the two sky-blocking giant hands collided mid-air, Xuanhuang Qi and Netherworld Water clashed fiercely, creating deafening roars!

Dongfang Yi and Ma Liang formed hand seals, the massive Star Power around them continuously surged as they exerted all their strength to control the two hands in a powerful clash.

Judging by this, the stance between the two seemed set to decide victory or defeat with this single strike!

Everyone present focused intently on the fierce collision of the two giant hands in the air, with the disciples of Taishang Sect solemn in expression, while the people of Blood Evil Sect also showed worried eyes.

Dongfang Yi possesses top-grade divine skills comparable to Sixth Grade Skills, renowned for his rich Star Power and profound Daoist magic, becoming one of the Ten Heroes, was a super expert known early in the Earth Tribulation.

If even Dongfang Yi proves to be no match, could it be... let Mu Kexian, who has already advanced to Second Stage, come to try once more?

On the other hand, Ma Liang, rising with fortune as a Loose Cultivator, selfish and ruthless, without any taboo, maneuvering alone between Dao, Demon, and Evil, achieving King Level on his own, undeniably the greatest dark horse of the Earth Tribulation!

If he fails to defeat Dongfang Yi now, as the challenger, this dark horse might be struck dead on the spot to assert the Taishang Sect’s might!

Zhuge Xin said, ”In terms of Star Power, Brother Dongfang faintly surpasses that Demon Cultivator;

In terms of skills, neither side has employed particularly strong divine skills, but Brother’s Xuanhuang Dragon Capturing Hand is equivalent to Fourth Grade Skills.

Whereas his Netherworld Handprint seems to be a self-created skill, relying merely on the condensation of Netherworld Water for such power, only count as Third Grade.

Given this collision, it’s likely Brother has the advantage currently!”

Ye Shuying nearby, as well as Hao Lingyun who just lost the battle, all nodded in agreement.

Not long afterward, as Taishang Sect’s numerous Spirit Venerables anticipated, the Netherworld Handprint was gradually pushed back by the powerfully majestic Xuanhuang Dragon Capturing Hand.

However, at that moment, Dongfang Yi’s expression suddenly changed.

Inside where the Xuanhuang Dragon Capturing Hand and Netherworld Handprint met, the crumbling Yellow Qi was gradually transforming into stars and absorbed by the Netherworld Water.

”What!”

”Not good, Brother Dongfang’s Xuanhuang Qi is being neutralized and absorbed by him!”

The disciples of Taishang Sect changed expression, not having expected the Netherworld Water to possess this capability!

Like this, as the power shifts, Dongfang Yi would only become increasingly passive.

But Dongfang Yi remained shocked yet composed, as he exerted full effort to drive the Xuanhuang Dragon Capturing Hand, while quickly forming a seal with his left hand:

”One Qi to Three Pure Ones!”

The Clear Energy rose, and two identical Three Pure Ones’ Avatars swiftly appeared at Dongfang Yi’s sides.

Both raised their hands simultaneously, the surging Star Power transformed into Xuanhuang Qi enveloping their entire arms, pressed together on Dongfang Yi’s shoulders.

With the twin Xuanhuang Qi augmenting Dongfang Yi, the power of the Xuanhuang Dragon Capturing Hand in front suddenly increased dramatically, a dragon’s roar shattered a large swath of Water Light, determined to suppress the absorption of the Netherworld Handprint in one fell swoop!

”The perfect magic overlay of Divine Power Level One Qi to Three Pure Ones, such fearsome power, truly worthy of Master Uncle Dongfang!”

The disciples of Taishang Sect had their eyes brighten with astonishment.

At this rate, a few breaths were all that was needed to completely crush the Netherworld Handprint and decisively settle the outcome!

But Yao Bing, Zhuge Xin, and other Emperor Levels nonetheless remained solemn, not yet relieved.

Although Dongfang Yi retained a move, counterattacking with One Qi to Three Pure Ones.

But One Qi to Three Pure Ones is a signature move of the Taishang Sect, such divine skill, Ma Liang could not possibly be unprepared.

”Three against one, One Qi to Three Pure Ones, truly an immensely powerful divine skill...”

Seeing the Xuanhuang Great Hand approaching closer to Ma Liang, Ma Liang suddenly grinned.

”However... if it’s a comparison of avatars, I’m not afraid at all...”

His words had just fallen when the Netherworld Water around Ma Liang began to ripple slightly.

Thereafter, several new Ma Liangs began solidifying on the water’s surface...

Including the Ma Liang controlling the Netherworld Handprint, there were shockingly six Ma Liangs in total!

”What!” Dongfang Yi’s pupils contracted suddenly.

And the five avatars all raised their hands simultaneously, casting seals as streams of Netherworld Water shot towards the Ma Liang controlling the Netherworld Handprint.

In an instant, the Netherworld Handprint, which was continuously crumbling and retreating under the Xuanhuang Great Hand, emitted an overwhelmingly terrifying ripple, fiercely surging forward, finally suppressing the Xuanhuang Dragon Capturing Hand with increased speed!

”Boom boom boom...!”

Large blasts of Xuanhuang Qi exploded, and in a few breaths, the Netherworld Hand of six Ma Liangs completely shattered the Xuanhuang Great Hand and struck the wide-eyed Dongfang Yi.

”Boom!!”

Dongfang Yi spat blood, his body explosively spread out in a mist of blood, being blasted away on the spot!