Chinese martial arts! Grandmaster

"Baka! Mid-stage Blood Refining Technique?! How did your martial arts level improve so quickly?"

Yokoyama Sora took a few steps back, gripped his Japanese samurai sword tightly, and said with a shocked expression.

Last time, he and Nanzo Mitsuko carried out an assassination attempt in the capital on the night of Chen Jie's wedding.

At that time, Chen Jie's martial arts level was only at the peak of Iron Bone and Hidden Strength.

Now, Chen Jie has actually broken through two major realms.

Yokoyama Sora simply couldn't believe it.

What surprised him even more was that his all-out 'Wind-Facing Slash' had been blocked head-on by Chen Jie.

Swish!
Chen Jie took a half-step diagonally forward, gripped his longsword tightly in his right hand, bent his body slightly, and lowered his center of gravity.

Man and sword become one!

This is the most obvious characteristic of the Blood Refining Skill realm.

When essence, energy, and spirit are united, the artistic conception and swordsmanship are integrated, and true energy circulates throughout the body.

A perfect blend of strength and gentleness, body and sword as one!

This is the third level of the "Limitless Sword Technique".

Since Chen Jie activated the resonance of the [Martial Saint Sect], his martial arts power level has broken through to the mid-stage of the 'Blood-Moving Pill Force'.

His body underwent a dramatic transformation, a complete metamorphosis.

Especially after tempering the body with sword intent, one can instantly unleash sword intent and generate several times the combat power.

Swordsmanship is different from martial arts, especially in the [Extreme Realm] state, where the essence of the "Limitless Sword Technique" can be unleashed.

Each move can unleash tremendous power, creating a storm of sword intent.

The third stage of the Wuji Sword Technique condenses the sword intent to its peak.

Simultaneously,

The tendons, bones, skin, veins, acupoints, and so on have all been integrated with the way of the sword.

Once the sword technique is unleashed, the body and sword become one, exuding both power and elegance, unpredictability, and elusiveness.

When he reached the Great Perfection of Internal Strength, he had condensed his internal energy to a point where softness and hardness were perfectly integrated.

Several martial arts techniques have been mastered to a high level of perfection.

at this time,

After the sword intent, internal energy, and spiritual perception are integrated, a sudden sword strike is like a celestial being descending from the heavens, severing the soul in one strike!
With this sword strike, everything around was enveloped in its sword intent.

but,

Yokoyama Sora was able to withstand Chen Jie's "Limitless Sword Technique" with a single "Wind-Facing Slash" and emerge unscathed.

His body instantly retreated several meters, accompanied by a thunderous roar.

The Tiger Leopard Thunder Sound, wielded by a master of the Qi-opening technique, was displayed to its fullest extent.

hiss--!
Chen Jie sensed the terrifying aura emanating from Yokoyama Sora and couldn't help but gasp.

too strong!
Only by facing a master of the Qi-opening meridians alone can one truly understand the extent of their power.

If Chen Jie's internal energy is like a stream, then Hengshan Kong's internal energy is like a river.

The difference in their martial arts levels was a whole major realm.

Although both of them were at the same level of spiritual refinement, the difference in their martial arts power exertion put Chen Jie under great pressure.

"What terrifying combat power!"

call--!
Chen Jie couldn't help but take a deep breath, trying to concentrate.

He knew he was facing a life-or-death challenge and dared not be careless in the slightest.

Yokoyama Sora's martial arts level is the same as that of Grand Eunuch Cao Shaoqing and Kou Yin; they are all strong individuals at the mid-stage of the Meridian Opening Realm.

This level of expert has an extremely strong sense of danger and is very difficult to kill!

Once they sense a crisis, they will flee at all costs.

In terms of peak combat strength, Eunuch Cao and Yokoyama Sora are evenly matched.

Even if Cao Shaoqing could suppress Yokoyama Sora, he couldn't kill him.

The two had fought several times, and in the end, they were evenly matched and neither could gain the upper hand.

Therefore,
Killing a master of the Qi Refining Stage is not an easy task for anyone.

"You bastard! Ximen Tang Chen Jie, you must die today!"

"To die by my blade, Yokoyama Sora, is the glory of your life!"

Clang!
Yokoyama Sora gripped his katana tightly, his gaze fixed on Chen Jie, his spiritual senses enveloping the surroundings.

to be frank,
The sword technique Chen Jie had just unleashed filled him with apprehension.

That sword strike just now seemed to appear out of thin air.

Although Yokoyama Sora blocked Chen Jie's sword, his hand holding the knife felt slightly numb.

He had never encountered such terrifying swordsmanship before.

It is said that the most terrifying sword technique in the Great Qian Dynasty is the "Jingyun Sword Technique"!
Could it be that this kid is practicing the number one sword technique of the Great Qian Dynasty?
this moment,
Yokoyama Sora dared not underestimate his opponent in the slightest, and his spiritual sense locked onto the longsword in Chen Jie's hand.

Chen Jie swung his longsword, pointing it diagonally downwards at the ground.

He assumed the starting stance of the "Limitless Sword Technique" and coldly snorted:

"We've met Yokoyama Sora, the ninja leader of the Black Dragon Society, a few times!"

"I originally thought you and Nanzo Mitsuko went to western Sichuan, but I didn't expect you to come to Beijing."

"You've come to the Great Buddha Temple, so it seems you've done your research for a long time and know that the Great Buddha Temple is the entrance to the Great Qian Armory."

"If I'm not mistaken, there has been a traitor within the Great Qian Dynasty's inner palace."

"Hmph! You've tried to kill me time and time again. We'll settle all our scores today, old and new!"

hum!
In an instant,
Chen Jie concentrated his sword intent and focused his attention.

Everything around him vanished from his mind at that moment, leaving only the Black Dragon Society leader opposite him.

A life-or-death struggle is about to erupt.

Chen Jie's sword aura began to rise, with his spiritual refinement and sword intent complementing each other.

With a flick of his longsword, it was like lightning and thunder!
next moment,
His inner energy flowed throughout his body, finally converging into a single point.

Move the Blood Pill Power!

Controlling the power of qi and blood with intention, one can achieve the return of the elixir to its origin, and the blood and marrow become like a paste!
At the same time, all the meridians and bones in the body resonated, like the thunder of spring.

The power of shockwaves!

An inch of explosion, an inch of trembling, an inch of strength, an inch of softness, an inch of injury!

The force originates from the ground, from the feet, to the waist, to the arms, to the joints, to the wrists, to the hilt, the blade, the edge, and the tip!

this moment,
A sharp and piercing sword intent merged with Chen Jie's mental willpower.

Extreme Sword Stance!
His entire body resonated with a powerful, crisp sound, like spring thunder, exuding domineering power!
Woohoo——!
A strong wind swept around, and soon a tornado-like storm arose.

Such domineering sword intent and terrifying shockwave caused Hengshan Kong, who possessed the Qi of the Tongmai Gangjin, to become serious.

Chen Jie's "Extreme Sword Stance" was a powerful display of his inner energy, condensed and poised to be unleashed, with his sword intent reaching its peak.

at the same time,

His mastery of spiritual refinement and martial arts power generation was further enhanced by the eruption of sword intent.

Clang——!
His intuition, like that of Yokoyama Sora, locked onto his opponent.

A flick, a thrust, a sword that severs the soul!
At this moment, the sword intent surging through his body seemed to find an outlet, rushing towards Yokoyama Sora.

Woohoo——!
The surrounding tornadoes grew increasingly fierce, sweeping down.

In the blink of an eye, Chen Jie's longsword was less than half a meter away from Yokoyama Sora's vital heart.

Clang——!
Limitless Sword Technique - Heavenly Net!
With sword intent and spiritual awareness united, a Limitless Sword Style descended, emitting a howling roar.

If we say that Chen Jie's previous "Extreme Sword Moment" represented the pinnacle of sword intent, then...

Then,

This "Heavenly Net" technique is to unleash the pent-up sword intent at its peak.

A piercing, hollow explosion resounded throughout the surroundings.

It was as if the air itself had been cleaved open by a sword.

This was the first time Chen Jie had unleashed his full power in swordsmanship after breaking through to the mid-stage of the Blood-Moving Pill Force realm.

to be frank,
If he relied solely on other martial arts techniques, he would be no match for Yokoyama Sora.

Only by relying on the "Limitless Sword Technique" can one have a fighting chance.

This state of limitless swordsmanship pushes speed and power to their limits, bringing his entire body's energy to its peak.

He was not afraid of Yokoyama Sora, the leader of the Japanese Black Dragon Society. His ruthless fighting spirit was fully ignited at this moment.

Woohoo——!
For a while,
Yokoyama Sora felt that he was surrounded by sword intent, with nowhere to escape or avoid it.

This sword strike is a trap set by heaven and earth!
All of Yokoyama Sora's escape routes were blocked by this sword.

A sharp killing intent enveloped his vital heart.

In his intuition, Chen Jie's "Heavenly Net" was not a simple sword technique.

in fact,

What's terrifying about this sword strike isn't its speed, but its intent!

Extreme!

I am the most powerful and fierce, invincible!
The moment Chen Jie unleashed his 'Heavenly Net' sword strike, everything around him merged into the sword intent.

It seemed that everything around him was against Yokoyama Sora.

hiss--!
Feeling a deadly threat, Yokoyama Sora couldn't help but gasp.

In an instant,
He could feel the will of heaven and earth, which was about to obliterate him.

That sword intent gave him an indescribable sense of crisis.

have to say,

This condensation of sword intent represents the ultimate state of the "Limitless Sword Technique," a manifestation of sword intent that creates an endless sense of pressure on one's spirit and will.

Chen Jie's sword move merged the power of heaven and earth into one.

Man and sword unite!

This is the resonance between spiritual awareness and sword intent at the mid-stage of Xinzhai (a state of spiritual cultivation), an explosion of sword intent!

At this moment, the sword power Chen Jie unleashed was beyond the peak combat power that could be unleashed by someone at the Blood Refining Pill Realm.

Cross-border combat power!

That's right,

This is the terrifying aspect of the "Limitless Sword Technique"—it is the supreme inheritance of the Sword Saint.

"Damn it! What kind of sword intent is this? Why is it giving me such a terrifying sense of oppression?"

Do not know why,

A sense of fear unexpectedly arose in Yokoyama Sora's heart.

That's right,

Just as Chen Jie unleashed his [Extreme Realm] sword intent, he sensed a deadly crisis.

Therefore,
Instead of engaging Chen Jie in a direct sword fight, he quickly retreated to avoid Chen Jie's attack.

Yokoyama Sora truly lives up to his reputation as the leader of the Black Dragon Society of the East.

He is not only one of the top masters in Japan, but also the head of the Yokoyama family, a family with extensive combat experience.

He possesses an unbreakable belief in martial arts, and his willpower in martial arts is as firm as a rock.

He revered Bushido and was a true martial arts fanatic, willing to dedicate everything to the cause.

The moment fear arose in his heart, he extinguished that feeling of dread.

Whoosh!
next moment,
He stomped his foot, exerted force from his waist, and then swung his knife diagonally upwards to block Chen Jie's Heavenly Net attack from getting close.

Clang——!
Yokoyama Sora's "Reverse Flow Slash" and Chen Jie's "Heavenly Net" collided head-on.

A metallic clang resounded, spreading outwards and causing widespread alarm.

The air itself seemed to be shattered.

Deep inside the inner passage of the Great Buddha Temple, even the bricks on the ground were shattered.

Although Yokoyama Sora's "Reverse Flow Slash" blocked Chen Jie's "Extreme Sword Style".

but,

He was knocked back five or six steps by a sword strike, but his attack did not stop.

His body, like a tightly wound spring, suddenly spiraled upwards into the air.

With a single slash, like a meteorite falling, it came crashing down on Chen Jie's head.

In the face of a Japanese samurai sword, any part of the human body can be considered a fatal weakness.

Once struck by the knife, one will either die or be maimed.

At the same time, his leg, like a battle axe, came down from the sky and chopped down towards Chen Jie's chest.

The Japanese Yokoyama swordsmanship and leg techniques are integrated and executed in one smooth motion.

The attacks were continuous and fluid.

Even when Chen Jie unleashed the full power of the "Limitless Sword Technique", Yokoyama Sora did not fall into a disadvantageous position.

His swordsmanship, legwork, and fist techniques have reached a state of perfect harmony with nature.

A single slash is like the setting sun over a long river, possessing the overwhelming force of Mount Tai.

Yokoyama Sora's martial arts incorporate several Japanese sword techniques, leg techniques, fist techniques, and sword techniques.

this moment,
He displayed the full power of a mid-stage Qi Condensation Realm expert, without holding back in the slightest.

He sensed a crisis emanating from Chen Jie and naturally dared not let his guard down.

Clang——!
Chen Jie swung his sword instantly.

Man and sword unite!

Wuji Sword Technique - Autumn Wind and Falling Leaves!
Woohoo——!
It was as if an autumn wind was blowing down from all around.

Chen Jie completely fused the spiritual willpower of 'Xinzhai' with his sword intent, unleashing another [Extreme Dao] sword technique!
This sword strike pushed the ultimate sword intent to its limit, leaving Yokoyama Sora feeling suffocated.

There's no way to avoid it, no way to escape it!
The surrounding space was completely sealed off; the sword was drawn without limit, and the autumn wind swept away the fallen leaves!

Om-!
It must be said that the artistic conception of this sword strike suppressed Yokoyama Sora's martial arts beliefs.

He was a super strong expert at the Tongmai Gangjin realm, yet he was suppressed by Chen Jie's Wuji Sword Technique, causing him to feel immense pressure.

In an instant,

The thought of retreating began to take root in Yokoyama Sora's mind.

He felt that with his current level of martial arts, killing Chen Jie would be extremely difficult.

Although the two are at different levels of martial arts skill development.

but,

In terms of combat strength, they were evenly matched, and neither gained the upper hand in their continuous fierce battles.

That's one way to put it.
This sword strike, "Autumn Wind and Falling Leaves," is the strongest sword move Chen Jie can unleash so far after receiving the inheritance of the "Limitless Sword Technique."

At the same time, this is also one of his most proficient killing moves.

The moment Chen Jie unleashed this "Autumn Wind Falling Leaves Slash," an invincible aura of "One Sword Sweeping Across the Nine Provinces" suddenly surged within him.

boom--!
His sword intent was concentrated to its limit, giving him a sense of 'within a small space, everyone is an enemy'.

极！
When everything reaches its extreme, things inevitably reverse!
This is an unstoppable trend!

this moment,
If Yokoyama Sora feels fear, or if he retreats and avoids his attacks...

Then,

Chen Jie's swordsmanship will reverse course, with sword intent layering together, making his sword moves increasingly fast and domineering.

Even though Yokoyama Sora's martial arts prowess was a whole realm higher than Chen Jie's.

but,

Even in the ultimate state of "Wuji Sword Technique", it will inevitably be strongly suppressed.

He was even killed with a single sword strike!

The Sword Saint's ultimate technique not only possesses cross-border combat power, but can also slay saints!

but,

Yokoyama Sora truly lives up to his reputation as a super strongman who has been tempered by life and death; his martial arts willpower is unwavering.

The moment fear began to rise in his heart.

He actually managed to suppress his fear, adjusted his state, and brought his fighting spirit to its peak.

Clang, clang, clang—!
He unleashed nine consecutive horizontal slashes, using the unique technique of the Japanese Ittō-ryū school of swordsmanship to block Chen Jie's swordplay.

With his lightning-fast One-Sword Style martial arts and profound internal energy, he actually managed to block Chen Jie's "Autumn Wind Falling Leaves" killing move head-on!
Whoosh-!
A single slash, using the force of the impact to create a counter-force.

What kind of swordsmanship is this?
Yokoyama retreated five meters, his back soaked with cold sweat.

He never imagined that with his peak combat strength at the mid-stage of the Meridian Opening Qi realm, he would be repeatedly forced back by a martial artist at the mid-stage of the Blood Refining Qi realm! (End of Chapter)