Soul Emperor Martial God

Chapter 179: Chapter 178: Practice

”Indeed, just the Seventh Layer of Mysterious Profundity,” Guu Changkong mused as he sensed Xiao Yi’s cultivation, a sneaky joy in his heart.

The Qi Spring of a Mysterious Profundity Realm Warrior lies within their Small World.

Aside from oneself, outsiders can’t pry into it.

Thus unless someone reveals it, there’s no way to know the size of another’s Qi Spring.

However, one’s cultivation can be directly sensed.

It’s a type of aura, the unique aura of a realm.

It was through this that Guu Changkong sensed Xiao Yi’s cultivation.

”Perhaps, I never needed to fear. Those at the Seventh Layer are certainly no match for me.”

”My trump card might as well be saved for the final assessment.”

A surge of incomparable confidence emerged in Guu Changkong’s heart.

Of course, this was common sense.

How could the Seventh Layer possibly defeat a Half-step Breaking Profound?

But Xiao Yi was always that person who loved to break the norm.

”Xiao Yi, make your move, don’t say I didn’t give you a chance,” Guu Changkong declared with the air of an expert.

Under the watchful eyes of the public, with thousands of disciples, various deacons, and the Ten Elders present, he deliberately showed off his prowess.

”That’s fine,” Xiao Yi said with a light smile.

Although he always felt something was off, Guu Changkong was never in his consideration.

A mere Half-step Cave Profound was now easy for him to defeat.

Suddenly, a sharp sword appeared in Xiao Yi’s hand.

It was the Purple Cloud Iron Sword.

Seeing this, Guu Changkong’s contempt grew deeper, ”Such trash, barely better than a subspirit artifact, and you dare bring it out.”

”Hmph, how does it matter if I let you strike first? One move will shatter your sword.”

The next second, Xiao Yi vanished on the spot.

Guu Changkong’s previously scornful expression turned into one of shock.

”Such speed, comparable to mine,” Guu Changkong murmured in surprise.

Whoosh — in an instant, Xiao Yi reappeared before him.

One sword chopped down.

”Break,” Guu Changkong said arrogantly, not bothering to use a weapon.

Instead, he condensed Sword Qi in his hand and struck out with a finger.

In his view, this ordinary weapon, worth no more than a thousand taels, couldn’t withstand a strike from a Half-step Breaking Profound Martial Artist.

But he quickly regretted it.

The Purple Cloud Iron Sword was imbued with Xiao Yi’s True Qi.

His Sword Qi was completely negated by the True Qi on the sword.

With the Sword Qi shattered, the Purple Cloud Iron Sword continued its trajectory, undiminished, towards him.

Guu Changkong was shocked and quickly dodged.

His fierce Sword Dao, mingled with a hint of ghostly intent, coupled with his Wind Attribute Martial Soul, was very fast.

”Xiao Yi, I’ve already let you strike; now it’s my turn,” Guu Changkong intentionally raised his voice.

The watching disciples nodded to each other; indeed, the Sword Hall Chief had quite the style.

Whoosh...whoosh...whoosh...

On the Martial Arts Arena, Guu Changkong’s figure continuously leaped about.

Suddenly, with a whoosh, he thrust his sword at Xiao Yi.

The sword in his hand was a Subspirit Artifact, exceedingly sharp.

And his target was Xiao Yi’s throat.

Xiao Yi swung his sword to block.

Clang — the two swords collided.

Xiao Yi remained immovable, while Guu Changkong was forced back several meters.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh... Guu Changkong leaped about once more.

Xiao Yi stood still, not moving from his spot.

Whoosh, Guu Changkong kept attacking.

And the targets were all Xiao Yi’s vital points.

Heart, Heaven Spirit, eyes, spine...

The ferocity of his Sword Dao was evident.

Anyone who faced him, if he desired to kill, was always left dead or crippled.

Xiao Yi parried each sword strike without moving his feet.

He was practicing, using Guu Changkong as practice.

The Overbearing Sword from the Extreme Boundary Stele, though understood, still needed to be applied in real combat.

Guu Changkong hated him to the bone and would surely attack with all his might.

Naturally, Guu Changkong became the best practice target.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh... A series of fierce sword thrusts approached.

Clang, clang, clang — Guu Changkong was repelled time and again.

His strength was his alone; I defeated him with a single slash.

This was one of the essences of the Overbearing Sword.

The battle on the Martial Arts Arena seemed to be in a stalemate.

However, to the watching disciples below the stage, the situation had taken a different turn.

”As expected from the Sword Hall Chief, Guu Changkong’s swordplay is fast, accurate, and ruthless, completely locking down Xiao Yi.”

”That Outer Disciple can’t even retreat. Defeat seems to be just a matter of time now.”

In the crowd, Guu Changfeng smiled proudly, ”My brother possesses Half-step Breaking Profound Cultivation.”

”If he didn’t want Xiao Yi to lose too badly, he would have blasted him off the stage long ago.”

His cronies burst into raucous laughter beside him.

On the other side, Lin Jin and his group looked on with grave expressions.

”I didn’t expect Xiao Yi to face off against Guu Changkong in the very first battle,” Liu Yanran worried.

Lin Jin shook his head and said, ”Yanran, you’re letting your concern cloud your judgment.”

”Those ordinary disciples may not have the sight, but can’t you see it?”

”Xiao Yi, he looks like he’s practicing, not going all out at all.”

”Practicing?” Liu Yanran furrowed her brows.

”That’s right,” Lin Jin replied, ”Look closely, Xiao Yi’s swordsmanship is quite domineering.”

”Every attack from Guu Changkong is easily blocked. Moreover, he is being forced to retreat due to the inability to launch continuous attacks.”

”I don’t know why, but Xiao Yi’s sword, which has always been elegant and agile...”

”Has now become completely overbearing.”

”No, that’s not quite right,” Lin Jin shook his head again.

”The elegance and agility haven’t disappeared. It seems Xiao Yi is trying to merge the Overbearing Sword with his own strengths.”

”No, that’s not it either.”

”Ah,” Lin Jin scratched his head and said, ”Xiao Yi’s sword art is too profound now. I, who practice Sword Dao, can’t see it clearly.”

”If you’re unsure, then keep quiet,” Qin Feiyang scolded, ”Quit your endless babble. Let me make the judgment.”

Liu Yanran expressed her worry, ”Guu Changkong hasn’t even used a Martial Technique yet; tsk, Xiao Yi’s situation is certainly not optimistic.”

”Rest assured,” Lin Jin comforted.

”I believe in Xiao Yi. This guy always keeps a low profile, yet he surprises everyone every time.”

”I also have confidence in Brother Xiao Yi,” Tie Niu said in a deep tone, ”Brother Xiao Yi has never let us down.”

”This time will be no exception.”

”I hope so,” Liu Yanran watched the fight on the Martial Arts Arena nervously.

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On the Martial Arts Arena, Guu Changkong had also realized that Xiao Yi was using him for practice.

His vision was not something ordinary disciples could compare to.

He immediately became furious.

”Xiao Yi, you will pay the price for your arrogance,” thought Guu Changkong with a sinister mindset.

He began to use his Martial Techniques.

The Peak Xuan Rank Martial Technique, Blood-colored Slash.

This technique was as quick as lightning, deadly at a touch, and exceptionally extraordinary.

Clang!

Xiao Yi still made the same move, standing his ground, not dodging or ducking.

He met the attack head-on.

Guu Changkong’s face grew colder.

The Earth Rank Beginner Martial Technique, Nether Wind Sword.

The Nether Wind Sword, ranked as Earth Rank, was even more powerful.

When released, it was like a chilling wind from the Netherworld, causing one’s whole body to turn ice cold and damaging the spirit.

An unwary enemy would be killed by the corroding chill of the Nether Wind Sword.

Xiao Yi furrowed his brows; facing an Earth Rank Martial Technique, he began to take it more seriously.

In previous exchanges with Guu Changkong, he relied on the essence of the Overbearing Sword and the continuous mobilization of the Qi Spring True Qi within his body, enhancing the Purple Cloud Iron Sword with True Qi beyond what Guu Changkong could muster.

This was how he blocked attack after attack.

”The Overbearing Sword,” Xiao Yi, this time, was no longer defensively passive but actively initiated the attack.

Clang! This time, it was a full-force clash between the two.

”Puh.” Guu Changkong was directly sent flying with a mouthful of blood.

Xiao Yi, however, remained immovable.

”Impossible,” Guu Changkong’s face showed disbelief, ”The Nether Wind Sword couldn’t freeze your body, nor could it harm your spirit in the slightest?”

The Nether Wind Sword was powerful because it could affect a Martial Artist’s body and spirit.

The actual attack strength was not that great.

Directly clashing with Xiao Yi’s Overbearing Sword was naturally disadvantageous.

”Using you for practice is now pointless,” Xiao Yi murmured to himself.

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Fourth update.