The First Sword of the Universe

Chapter 416 Let's make a trade!

The world of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is clearly different from the previous three worlds.

First, the upper limit of martial arts skills has been raised again.

Secondly, the extraordinary techniques performed using internal force are highly condensed in power.

Third, the materials that make up the world are more robust and less prone to destruction.

Fourth, martial artists' development of physical strength is far less advanced than in the world of The Legend of the Condor Heroes.

These are some patterns that Xu Xingchen has temporarily summarized over the past ten days.

Thanks to the rules of the previous world, Xu Xingchen cultivated his body to be extremely strong. With the aid of internal energy, he could easily deal with the strange attacks of many martial artists in this world with just his physical body.

In the previous battles, the only martial arts technique that could injure his body was Duan Yanqing's One-Finger Divine Skill.

However, despite the injury, it was just a minor cut that he didn't take seriously at all.

Moreover, the last time he was injured was because he wanted to test the power of the One-Finger Divine Skill, which is why he didn't dodge with all his might.

This time, facing the sword energy of the upgraded version of One Finger Divine Skill, "Six Meridian Divine Sword," he dared not be careless in the slightest.

Even if it wasn't at full strength, the internal energy circulating in the palms accounted for 70%.

This made his palms incredibly tough!

Snapped!
A burst of energy exploded outwards, and the sword light that was shooting towards him was slapped away by him, flying diagonally off his left side.

Feeling the intense vibrations in his palm, he was filled with admiration for the power of the Six Meridians Divine Sword.

He knew that because of his limited strength, the power of this sword light was not very strong.

If it were Duan Yu from the world of the book, wielding the Six Meridians Divine Sword with unparalleled internal energy, its power would be terrifyingly strong.

If he were to encounter such a situation, Xu Xingchen would absolutely not dare to use his own body to withstand the Six Meridians Divine Sword.

Of course, he understood what was going on, but the astonishing scene that was being displayed left Master Kurong and the other four, as well as Kumārajīva, all looking on in disbelief.

The rules of this world are focused on the manifestation of internal energy, and do not significantly enhance the physical body of martial artists.

Only extraordinary techniques can counter extraordinary techniques!

This is a consensus known to all martial arts practitioners in the world.

Even the extraordinary techniques condensed from cultivating hard qigong such as Golden Bell Cover and Iron Shirt are only effective against ordinary swords and weapons, but they are absolutely impossible to deal with the supreme divine skill of Tianlong Temple: Six Meridian Divine Sword.

Kumārajīva had previously practiced the Tāra-yā-finger technique, which allowed him to penetrate metal and stone, shattering a finely crafted iron box into pieces.

The power of the Six Meridians Divine Sword is only stronger than that of the Doro Leaf Finger!
Kumārajīva only dared to rely on the magical technique "Flame Blade" to fight against the Six Meridians Divine Sword, and would never dare to use his own physical hands to strike the Six Meridians Divine Sword.

After the initial shock, driven by disbelief and resentment, Benxiang once again unleashed the purple sword light to launch repeated attacks on Xu Xingchen from all directions.

Swoosh swoosh swoosh swoosh
The purple sword light was as fast as lightning and as swift as thunder, launching more than ten attacks in succession amidst a sharp whistling sound that tore through the sky.

However, Xu Xingchen did not move his body or feet, but only used his palms, which were filled with a lot of internal energy, to strike forward, backward, left, right, and all directions.

*Clap clap clap clap clap clap*
Rings of energy exploded from all directions, repeatedly blasting away the frantically attacking purple sword light, which couldn't harm Xu Xingchen's body at all.

As Xu Xingchen slapped the purple sword light, causing it to constantly change direction and bounce back, he made sarcastic remarks: "Master Benxiang, according to the Six Meridians Divine Sword Manual I saw last night, the power of this sword energy shouldn't be this weak. Are you not practicing it completely? Or is your skill insufficient?"

Upon hearing this, Benxiang, who was focused solely on attacking, bulged the veins on his forehead and moved his hands even faster, increasing the speed of the purple sword light to an even higher level.

However, everything is in vain!
Ben Guan and Ben Can exchanged a glance, then simultaneously raised their arms and pointed forward with one finger.

Chi!

Chi!

A beam of earth-yellow sword light and a beam of green sword light shot out simultaneously, striking the mysterious youth in front of them with lightning speed.

Xu Xingchen swung his arm a little faster and sent both sword lights flying.

However, the vibrations coming from my palm became increasingly intense!
He exclaimed in surprise, "Ouch! With three masters attacking together, my palm is starting to hurt!"

The already unpleasant faces of the five high monks of Tenryu-ji Temple became even more somber.

You said that on purpose, didn't you?!

The three of us attacked together, and all we managed to do was make your palm hurt a little?
You really don't take our Six Meridian Divine Sword seriously!

Because the abbot's brows furrowed, he was about to raise his arm and join the attack.

Unexpectedly, a voice came from beside him, stopping him from doing so.

"Benyin, wait!" Abbot Benyin turned to look at Master Kurong, who looked at the mysterious young man who had withstood the three sword lights with his bare hands, and then at the majestic and radiant Kumārajīva.
With a helpless sigh, he said, "Our Tianlong Temple already struggles to cope with the powerful enemy, the Great Wheel King, who has come to our door today; now, another expert, no less formidable than the Great Wheel King, has appeared. If these two join forces, I fear our Tianlong Temple is in grave danger!"

A hint of worry and anxiety flashed in Abbot Benyin's eyes as he asked, "Uncle-Master, how should we break this deadlock?"

Master Kurong said, "Previously, I intended to burn the scroll of the Six Meridians Divine Sword to thwart Kumārajīva's greed."

"But now that the Six Meridians Divine Sword technique has already been learned by that benefactor, whether I burn the scroll or not is no longer important."

"Continuing to fight will only do harm and no good!"

At this point, Master Kurong shouted, "Ben Guan, Ben Xiang, Ben Can, you three, stop!"

Upon hearing their master's order, the three members of the sect immediately withdrew their swords. Their previous anger had vanished, replaced by a solemn and uncertain expression.

Although they had been giving it their all, they had also heard what Uncle Ku Rong said, so they naturally wouldn't ask any more questions now.

Xu Xingchen shook her hands, which had become somewhat red and swollen, and frowned as she said, "Luckily you guys packed up quickly, otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to hold on!"

The group from Tenryuji Temple remained silent.

At this moment, Kumārajīva spoke up, bowing to Xu Xingchen with his palms together, and said, "The strength of Benefactor Xu's physical body is simply unbelievable, this humble monk admires it! May I ask Benefactor Xu, is the Xiaoyao Manor you mentioned related to the reclusive sect, Xiaoyao Sect?"

Xu Xingchen turned to look at Kumārajīva, his expression becoming serious. He clasped his hands and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty. Your Majesty is right. My Xiaoyao Manor does have some connection with the Xiaoyao Sect."

Xu Xingchen had mixed feelings about Kumārajīva.

This person lived a life of luxury, was well-versed in Buddhist scriptures, and possessed unfathomable martial arts skills. If it weren't for his insatiable greed for the divine skills and unique techniques of various schools, he would have been a great and virtuous monk in the world!
Therefore, Xu Xingchen held this person in high regard.

When Kumārajīva heard Xu Xingchen admit his guess, a glint flashed in his eyes, and he asked again, "May I ask, Benefactor Xu, which disciple of the Free and Unfettered Sect did you study under?"

The fact that he could ask this question shows that he knows a great deal about the Free and Unfettered Sect.

Xu Xingchen knew perfectly well what was going on.

This person's true internal energy cultivation method is the Lesser Formless Divine Skill of the Free and Unfettered Sect, and this skill is closely related to Li Qiushui, one of the Three Elders of the Free and Unfettered Sect.

It would be strange if there wasn't something fishy going on between those two!
However, Xu Xingchen did not expose these matters, but simply said, "Although I have some connection with the Xiaoyao Sect, I am not a disciple of anyone; with my martial arts skills, no one in the Xiaoyao Sect can be my master."

His words were somewhat arrogant, but given the astonishing scene of him knocking away the Six Meridians Divine Sword with his bare hands earlier, none of the people present showed any change in expression.

Even Kumārajīva merely frowned, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, before clasping his hands together again and saying, "I see!"

The conversation between the two came to a temporary end.

Master Kurong spoke up at the opportune moment, saying to Xu Xingchen, "With Benefactor Xu's martial arts skills, it would be wishful thinking for our Tianlong Temple to try and keep you here."

"Now that you have witnessed the supreme techniques of my Tianlong Temple, leakage is inevitable."

"This old monk only hopes that Benefactor Xu will not casually impart our temple's divine skills to others."

When Master Kurong said his last words, he glanced at the nearby Great Wheel King Kumārajīva, his eyes clearly directed at him.

Xu Xingchen pretended not to understand the implication of the words and simply said, "I will certainly not pass on your temple's Six Meridians Divine Sword to everyone in the world; even if I wanted to pass it on to someone else, I would do so after careful consideration and deliberation."

A flash of anger crossed Master Kurong's eyes, but when he realized that none of them could do anything to either of the two people opposite him, that anger turned into helplessness and sorrow. He murmured, "Amitabha," and said no more.

His attitude indicates one thing!

I admit defeat today. Do whatever you want.
Xu Xingchen naturally wouldn't go too far, after all, he had indeed secretly learned the supreme martial art of Tianlong Temple: the Six Meridian Divine Sword.

So he said, "Master Kurong, could you please send some brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones from your temple? I would like to leave some of my calligraphy for Tianlong Temple!"

Master Kurong remained silent for a long while, then turned and said, "Benyin, go and find some writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones!"

"Yes!" Abbot Benyin responded, then turned and quickly left the Muni Temple, which had collapsed into ruins.

A short while later, he returned carrying a heavy desk in one hand.

On the desk were writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones; there were many sheets of paper, each one snow-white.

Benyin came to Xu Xingchen, put down the desk, put his hands together in a gesture of respect, said "Please!" and then turned and walked back to Master Kurong's side.

Not far away, Kumārajīva stood in front of ten Tibetan monks, watching the events unfold with great interest, without saying a word.

Xu Xingchen didn't say much. He stepped forward, picked up the brush on the table, and dipped it into the inkstone that was already full of ink.

He then picked up his brush and wrote three large characters on the brow of the white paper that was being held down by the paperweight.

"One-Finger Divine Skill"

(End of this chapter)