Starting with the divine power of the Great Vajra, he traversed the heavens.

Chapter 184 Three Elements Sword vs. Emperor's Qi Observation Technique

As dusk settled and the air grew thick with the approaching night, the sky darkened.

Tianzhu Peak rises thousands of feet high, a single pillar supporting the sky; of the vast Tianzhu Mountain, this peak is the most magnificent.

During this period, masters from the West City and East Island engaged in a fierce battle.

Meanwhile, Di Xi, the "Nine Transformations Dragon King" of the East Island, who is also the man in golden clothes, challenged Zuo Feiqing, the leader of the Wind Department of the West City, to a duel.

Both men considered themselves dashing and debonair, so they disdained the battle of the bulls and instead wagered on Tianzhu Peak, with the first to climb it winning.

Di Xi and Zuo Feiqing are both top-notch figures in the West City and East Island in terms of martial arts skills and talent, and they are also old rivals.

Therefore, they fought their way up the mountain.

But little did they know that just as they broke through the swirling clouds and approached the summit, using their eyes to discern the scenery...

Suddenly, a "Huh?" was heard.

Zuo and Di were startled, both thinking, "Is there anyone else here?"

At this moment, a gentle breeze blows, the clouds and mist dissipate, the weather becomes clear, and the ancient pines and strange rocks are clearly visible.

The two turned their gazes and saw two figures, one in white and one in green, standing on the boulder, glancing sideways at them.
At that moment, Di Xi and his companion heard the howling wind and felt as if a thousand troops were charging from all sides.

They didn't recognize the man in white, but wasn't that man in green the very same Gu Shentong, the island king of Dongdao?
Without wasting words, Zuo Feiqing quickly retreated, and the paper butterflies in his sleeves "whooshed" and enveloped Gu Shentong like clouds and mist.

With a smile, Gu Shentong gently flicked the butterflies aside with two fingers, then flashed in front of Zuo Feiqing with a light laugh, grabbed his collar, lifted him into the air, and casually waved him around a few times.

Zuo Feiqing felt dizzy and nauseous, and felt both ashamed and anxious.

Dixi laughed loudly and exclaimed, "Island King, what excellent skills!"

Gu Shentong smiled slightly, but just as he was about to reply, his expression suddenly changed: "Be careful!"

Upon hearing this, Di Xi was startled and simultaneously extended both sleeves, which flashed out like two golden swords.

Just then, he heard a soft laugh: "Island King, how about we use these two as stakes and go down the mountain together?"

"who is it?"

Di Xi was shocked that this person had actually sneaked into his side, and the sword sleeve was flicking in the direction of the sound like a flying python.

The man in white sneered, "You call this swordsmanship?" Before he finished speaking, he had already circled behind Di Xi, reached out and grabbed the cuff of his sleeve.

"This person's martial arts skills are so high?" Di Xi's breathing became rapid.

Ren Shaoyang moved with lightning speed, tying his sleeve into a knot on Di Xi's body and pressing his hand against a major acupoint on Di Xi's back.

Dixi felt an unbearable pain and numbness in his back, and was immediately restrained. Just then, he suddenly felt a lightness in his body and felt cold sweat on his back.

It turned out that the white-robed man had leaped up and was taking him down the mountain!
Just then, Gu Shentong's laughter rang in their ears: "Alright! Let's go down together then."

Then Dixi heard a loud bang like thunder, and a powerful force repeatedly struck his head, causing rocks to shatter and small stones to hit his face, stinging painfully.

As dusk approached, the mountain wind grew stronger, howling like a bugle call.

Each of the two men was carrying a skilled fighter. Gu Shentong was carrying Zuo Feiqing, whose white hair was flying like a tumbleweed, as if he were holding a large dandelion.

Ren Shaoyang grabbed Di Xi, tied his arm around him with his sleeve, and even put a bow on it, as if he were carrying a gift to give away.

The two fought faster and faster in the air until their figures became blurred. The huge sound shook the surrounding area for miles, causing rocks to fall, trees to rustle, and birds to flutter and fly around in a panic.

Just as the four of them were plummeting down the mountain like meteorites.

Suddenly, a cry of surprise rang out, and a group of people ran over from the ground.

Ren Shaoyang laughed and said, "Everyone, our journey has come to an end, it's time for us to land!"

Gu Shentong laughed heartily, "Of course, of course!" With that, he released a burst of energy, and Zuo Feiqing groaned as his white hair began to unfurl on its own. The two of them then floated down gracefully.

Ren Shaoyang sighed, "The Island King's 'Emperor's Qi Observation Technique' can actually forcefully drive Zuo Junhou's 'Circulating Wind Force' with his own internal energy. It's more like a supernatural power than a martial art!"

As he spoke, he reached out with his left hand and heard a hissing sound. Strands of azure blue silk shot out, and Ren Shaoyang swayed and floated down the cliff.

The two used their respective methods, and in the end, they both gracefully landed at the same time.

The people from East Island and West City had already arrived. Upon seeing the scene, they were taken aback and were about to step forward when...

Suddenly, Ren Shaoyang laughed and said, "Island King, there are too many people and too much chatter here. Why don't we find a quiet place to settle our differences?"

Gu Shentong laughed loudly and said in a clear voice, "Please!"

Ren Shaoyang said, "Please!"

The two figures vanished from their original spot in a flash, only to reappear more than ten feet away, disappearing into the horizon in a few blinks.

"Then, who is that person in white robes? How can they fight Gu Shentong to a standstill?"

This strange thought lingered in the minds of everyone in East Island and West City, until they saw the disheveled Di Xi and Zuo Feiqing.

My confusion and curiosity deepened.

Ren and Gu flew for about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea before finally finding a place with beautiful mountains and clear waters, surrounded by lush green hills.

With a long laugh, Ren Shaoyang suddenly landed on a treetop, stood facing the wind, his clothes fluttering, and said in a clear voice, "King of Gu Island, this place is very suitable for you, with its clear mountains and waters."

Gu Shentong stood on a branch, smiled slightly, and said, "I am very curious, what is the relationship between Brother Ren and the white-robed figure in the painting?" Ren Shaoyang said, "If King Gu wins the sword in my hand, I will tell you."

"Oh? A duel, is that it?" Gu Shentong scanned Ren Shaoyang from head to toe and asked, "Where is Brother Ren's sword?"

Ren Shaoyang laughed heartily, flipped his wrist, and with a "whoosh," a long, azure sword appeared in his hand.

"The sword is here."

Gu Shentong suddenly felt a chill creeping up his body, his expression changed slightly, and he said seriously, "What a fine sword."

Ren Shaoyang raised an eyebrow and smiled, "I know."

With a smile in his eyes, Gu Shentong took a big step forward and, in an instant, pointed a finger at Ren Shaoyang's brow.

This gesture was upright and honest, yet it was made amidst the gentle breeze, the shadows of the trees, the sunlight, and even the rhythm of Ren Shaoyang's breathing.

It pierced right into his weakest spot!

Ren Shaoyang's expression changed drastically. He felt extremely awkward at this moment, as if he had a fishbone stuck in his throat or thorns in his back. No matter how he twisted his body, he could not leave any opening.

But he was, after all, the "White-Clad Sword God" who had killed countless people.

When in doubt, consult the Heavenly Sword!
If the Heavenly Sword is not enough, then strike again!
"deep!"

Facing the incoming arrow, Ren Shaoyang neither dodged nor evaded. Instead, he raised his sword high and shouted, "Collapse Mountain!"

A flash of blue light appeared, and the Dragon Capture sword flickered in his hand. A line of dragon's roar emanated from the sword, and as it slashed down, it transformed into a burst of blazing sword light that exploded around him!

A fierce roar echoed through the forest, dominating the entire valley.

Gu Shentong's eyes twitched, and he exclaimed, "What a powerful sword!" He immediately stepped into the void and swung his claw at it again.

Ren Shaoyang flipped his wrist, his body like a lion, and with two swift strokes, he thrust his sword at Gu Shentong's right rib.

But to everyone's surprise, Gu Shentong's arms were as supple as a snake, and the direction he grabbed was extremely strange and tricky. In addition, he seized the slightest opportunity with his "Emperor's Qi Observation Technique".

With a "clang," Gu Shentong gripped the sword with only his thumb and forefinger, and said with a smile, "Brother Ren, what's the pattern of this sword strike?" As he spoke, he swung his left palm and cleaved through the air to strike him.

Ren Shaoyang suddenly felt a very peculiar flow of air coming from his left. He immediately countered it with a punch and shouted, "This is the 'Flowing Wine Sword'!"

"Tuk!"

As their fists and palms met, the force exploded, and the tree on which the two stood shattered with a "crack," sending a large amount of wood chips flying into the air like arrows, heading straight for their faces.

Wood chips flew like hidden weapons. The two exchanged blows with their palms, forcing each other apart. As they flew backward, they managed to dodge the "hidden weapons."

Just then, Ren Shaoyang was still in the air, but he used the "Thousand Illusions of Force" in his body, turning from front to back and from head to tail, and stopped in mid-air, and then rushed over again.

With a series of swift thrusts, Ren Shaoyang unleashed three sword strikes simultaneously. Each strike was unpredictable and elusive, its points of attack unpredictable, and the blades shimmered with blue light, dazzling the eye.

Seeing that these swords were concealed and their direction was unclear, Gu Shentong couldn't help but shout, "What divine swords!" As he spoke, his sleeves fluttered, and he flicked his fingers repeatedly. With divine power infused, the swords rang out like metal striking stone.

The two men's fingers and swords clashed as if forming a talisman, accompanied by the melodious and unpredictable sounds of bells and chimes.

In the blink of an eye, two figures, one in white and one in green, were seen darting through the forest, fighting faster and faster. The blue light and shadow followed like a flying shuttle, and any wood or stone that was swept away was instantly split in two, the cross-section shining brightly, reflecting light clearly.

Seeing the astonishing power of the divine sword, Gu Shentong dared not confront it lightly, even with his abilities. He could only avoid its strength and attack its weakness, using the large tree to block it back and forth.

Ren Shaoyang wielded his sword with his left, right, up, and down strokes, and as he did so, countless trees were broken and collapsed.

Blue light flashed and green waves rolled as the two attacked with sweeping, powerful movements, their speed leaving no time to react.

After about thirty rounds, Gu Shentong gradually felt himself falling into a disadvantageous position. He saw that his opponent had been locked in a stalemate with him for dozens of moves, and his strength was not only not waning, but was growing stronger with each battle. In particular, the sword strikes he used were magnificent and imposing, as if he stood tall in the sky, a testament to his dominance.

Sensing something was wrong, he suddenly rolled over and unleashed several kicks.

Seeing that he was tumbling and leaping, his kicks were strange and abrupt, and they happened to be in the gaps when Ren Shaoyang was about to draw his sword, so he could only respond with his fists.

"Tuk Tuk Tuk!"

The two exchanged blows, their powerful punches and kicks causing them to lose their footing in mid-air.

They each drew a phantom image, flew backwards for several feet, and landed on the ground.

Gu Shentong felt slightly dizzy when he landed. Looking at the white-robed man opposite him, who was full of energy and spirit, he couldn't help but sigh, "Brother Ren's swordsmanship is divine, which is truly breathtaking."

Ren Shaoyang lightly picked up the sword, his posture elegant, and smiled, "King Gudao, you have only seen two of the Three Elements Swords, there is still the 'Dunyou Sword' that you have not yet appraised."

Gu Shentong laughed and said, "Brother Ren's two sword techniques, 'Collapse Mountain' and 'Flowing Wine,' one uses overwhelming force and the other uses skill to break the formation. The intentions are so lofty that I have never seen anything like them before. But I wonder what kind of extraordinary skill this 'Escape to the Netherworld' will hold?"

Ren Shaoyang smiled slightly, holding his longsword, and said with a laugh, "How about we settle this with this final strike?"

Gu Shentong smiled and said, "Alright!" With that, he rolled up his wide robe and stood tall and imposing.

In an instant, an aura as majestic and imposing as a mountain suddenly burst forth.

Ren Shaoyang's eyes revealed admiration: "What a magnificent 'Emperor's Appearance'!" He then changed the subject, "But I, Ren, cannot let the King of Gu Island have all the glory!" He straightened up, his aura suddenly rising.

Gu Shentong's eyes suddenly widened, and he felt the white robe in front of him disappear, replaced by a Buddha sitting cross-legged in the forest with his eyes closed, supporting the sky and the earth.

Surprisingly, it was evenly matched with its own "Emperor's Dharma Image".

Gu Shentong blurted out: "Perceive the Buddha's form with penetrating insight!"

(End of this chapter)