All heavens, let's begin with the Divine Elephant's Prison-Suppressing Power!

Chapter 133 Seven Swords of Heaven-Slaying, Sever the Dao and See Me!
Su Wuming drew his sword.

They had no choice but to take action; the pressure from Yang An had reached a critical point.

Others were indifferent, but he was deeply moved.

Facing directly at him, it was as if an endless universe, with billions of stars spread out, stood a majestic deity with an elephant's head and a human body. Above him was heaven, and below him were countless hells, where billions of demons and monsters struggled and roared.

The feeling that the Ganges Hell gave Su Wuming was similar to that of the Nine Netherworlds, or even more dangerous. It was a place filled with depravity and despair, a gathering place for all negative emotions.

So he drew his sword and cut through the gloom.

The sword strike was devoid of self, condensing into a pure sword light. Nothing else existed besides the sword. Everything in front, behind, above, and below seemed to be within its range. It was many times more powerful than in Jiang Zhiwei's hands.

"Dragon-patterned black and gold sword energy!"

Yang An flicked his finger, unleashing a torrent of sword energy, a roar of a true dragon, shattering all laws.

He came here to discuss the Dao with swords. Su Wuming's sword heart was clear and his swordsmanship was like that of a god. He had even begun to comprehend the legendary Dao. Seeing this, he was eager to try his luck and could not miss the opportunity.

Two sword lights clashed, each sword strike pure and refined, its dragon-patterned black and gold sword energy domineering and vast. The sky shattered the moment they clashed, and countless clouds were shattered by the sword light, like a dream.

If it were on the ground, it would easily shatter an area of ​​a thousand miles, possessing a power akin to that of a god.

"So strong!"

The people of the Washing Sword Pavilion at the foot of the mountain were able to witness this battle, and they were filled with awe. Was this the strength of the number one on the current Earth Ranking? They did not know the origin of Yang An, who was able to fight him, or why he had been unknown before.

But they all knew in their hearts that after this battle, the whole world would be shocked, and a supreme master would emerge.

"it is good!"

Su Wuming was overjoyed. The dragon-patterned black and gold sword energy gave him a unique understanding. He knew that this was an unorthodox method, but the reasoning behind it was undeniable. It drew upon the power of the true dragon to break through all laws and evolved into a sword technique with boundless power.

That kind of overwhelming power was different from ordinary sword techniques. It seemed to suppress the heavens and the earth and reign supreme over the nine heavens and ten earths!
He rose and moved with the grace of a startled rainbow and the elegance of a swimming dragon, like a divine sword from beyond the heavens, bright and clear, reflecting the hearts of men. Wherever the sword light passed, there was no sound, and all things in heaven and earth fell silent.

"White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash!" Yang An laughed loudly, as endless sword light and sword energy appeared, cleaving through the void.
At this moment, in terms of realm and strength, Su Wuming was no less than an ordinary Dharma Body Immortal. His swordsmanship was divine, and in terms of cultivation, he surpassed many powerful Immortal Lords and Saints that Yang An had come into contact with.

The numerical difference cannot conceal their strength.

Only someone like this is worthy of his attention. In an instant, the White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash split, unleashing countless techniques and supernatural powers, including the Instant Kill Technique, the Great Freedom Profound Gold Sword Qi, and the White Emperor Sword Technique.

This is the fundamental principle of all sword techniques!

Su Wuming was astonished. Did such a sword technique exist in this world? Why had he never seen it before?

If we're talking about unorthodox methods, one can observe their swordsmanship and principles, which are in no way inferior to the Supreme Sword Scripture. The only difference is that the former is expansive and bold, while the latter is extremely refined.

Yang An displayed superhuman comprehension and wisdom in battle, readily wielding the Supreme Sword Scripture. Whatever sword technique he used, his opponent could instantly learn it, then innovate and reach a higher level.

“Su Wuming, not bad.”

Five-colored auspicious clouds appeared above Yang An's head. The Five Emperors' Canopy was impervious to all magic. He incorporated the ultimate principles of the Five Elements Dao into his techniques, which were ever-changing and incredibly powerful. He could use countless techniques such as chopping, slashing, cutting, pressing, washing, stabbing, picking, drilling, and spinning.

But each time, Su Wuming had a way to resolve the situation. His mastery of swordsmanship is beyond question; he can be ranked among the strongest in recent history, and only Lu Dake, who ranks fourth on the Heavenly Ranking, can surpass him in the present era.

The two were evenly matched, and the more they played, the more excited they became.

"To be able to discuss swordsmanship with a fellow Daoist, I shall raise a large cup of wine in celebration!"

Su Wuming's laughter rolled down from the mountain peak, surprising almost everyone in the Sword Washing Pavilion.

"Such a master swordsman exists in this world." Several grandmasters from the Sword Washing Pavilion gazed into the distance, feeling refreshed and invigorated, memorizing the sword techniques, almost completely captivated.

Jiang Zhiwei was even more radiant, gesturing with the longsword in her hand, whispering, "Here, here? Or here? So that's how it can be used! Amazing, incredibly amazing!"

"Come again! Come again!"

Su Wuming was in high spirits and paid no attention to Yang An's amazing comprehension. He comprehended the Supreme Sword Scripture in the battle. He was too lacking in opponents. Having entered the half-step Dharma Body stage, he had no rivals in the world except for a few experts on the Heavenly Ranking.

The divine sword, though sharp, is now shelved.

"Sever the future!"

The Supreme Sword Scripture teaches that one can obtain the sword but forget the sword itself, and that a surge of sword intent fills the heart. Su Wuming has almost reached the pinnacle reached by his predecessors, and his move to sever the future has unpredictable power, seemingly capable of cutting through time.

This sword technique also touches upon some aspects of the Way of Time, but it further elucidates the ultimate way of the sword: the sword severs the future, and with one strike, everything vanishes.

when!
Yang An remained calm and composed. His dragon-patterned black-gold sword energy condensed into a holy spirit sword. This divine weapon of true energy was indestructible. As the sword's edge turned and made contact with the nameless divine sword, there seemed to be a strange interplay of time, affecting one's sense of time.

The world was dark for a moment, then returned to clarity.

Both sides sustained injuries, and for a time they were evenly matched.

This was actually quite surprising. Yang An had very little focus on swordsmanship and hardly paid any attention to it. Su Wuming had been feeding him moves all the way, and then they had a peak duel.

"Fellow Daoist's talent is terrifying, like a reincarnation of an Immortal Venerable." Su Wuming sighed, his aura condensed and not concealed.

"There's one more move, so feel free to use it!"

Yang An stood quietly, savoring Su Wuming's profound swordsmanship. It was indeed awe-inspiring, surpassing even the most skilled swordsmen. Yang An was no match for him. It would be strange if he could catch up with Su Wuming in such a short time; the other had been immersed in this art for a long time and had accumulated a profound understanding of its techniques.

"This move is no small matter."

Su Wuming said solemnly, "I know you are powerful and have shown mercy, but we must not be careless."

He held back, and Yang An also held back. Relying solely on the White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash and the Great Five Elements Technique to evolve swordsmanship, they sparred with each other, discussing the Dao through swordsmanship. Both sides benefited greatly.

But right now, Yang An is more interested in seeing Su Wuming's true trump card and glimpsing the legendary path.

"The Supreme Dao Body Form!"

Seeing that Yang An had made up his mind, Su Wuming revealed his Dharma form, the Nameless Divine Sword, which almost completely merged with himself.

In that void, there seemed to be a surge of inexplicable energy, and all around seemed to reflect different scenes of heaven and earth. There were boundless universes and floating continents, overlapping everything, yet clearly distinct and not interfering with each other.

The scenes within these universes and worlds change rapidly, with almost identical appearances.

Those are all Su Wuming!

As he and I evolved, his figure began to expand, and sword energies were born from nothingness, performing various sword techniques and exhibiting various properties: there were swords of raging fire, swords of Gui water, swords of the void, swords of ruthlessness, and swords of killing.

The evolution of various forms of kendo is endless.

The figures that appeared out of thin air were both illusory and real. Many were inconspicuous and seemed to have little connection with Su Wuming, who was infinitely high up. However, some mysteries could still be seen. Different universes resonated with each other like breathing, and this relationship needed to be deepened continuously.

The legend is complete; the projection of the self is born with the birth of the universe and is destroyed with the destruction of the universe, numbering nearly infinite.

"Is this what it means to enlighten others?"

Yang An raised his eyebrows slightly, savoring the special feeling. He seemed to be able to perceive the fragments of cosmic light and parallel universes behind it, which were being gathered by Su Wuming in a strange state, causing his power to surge in a short period of time.

This completely transcends the half-step Dharma body, reaching a level that shakes the very foundations of heaven and earth.

"Sever your path and come to me!"

Su Wuming casually thrust out a sword, yet it sent chills down Yang An's spine—a feeling he hadn't experienced even when facing the Second Immortal Saint.

The Seven Swords of Heaven-Slaying, cutting through the Dao to reveal myself, without self, without others, without before, without after, without present!
Before the Dharmakaya, it points directly to the primordial spirit; after the Dharmakaya, it points directly to the true spirit!
It is unavoidable and unstoppable!
If the former is a numerical value, the latter is a mechanism. If a human immortal uses it, even a terrestrial immortal can lose their life if they are careless. In the world of Shrouding the Heavens, it would be like a saint being killed by a celestial being, which seems a bit outrageous.

"Spear of the Underworld God!" Yang An suddenly sprang to life, and a platinum spear appeared abruptly, surrounded by flashing musical notes. The symphony of twilight began to play, shaking the very souls of all living beings.

The ancient underworld god harvests the souls of all living beings, and even the true spirit cannot escape it!
The true qi transformations of the Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Force, with its supreme divine power, possess unfathomable might. Mastering one of these techniques to its utmost extent leads to a realm that many divine-level qigong techniques cannot reach.

Under the threat of Zhan Dao Jian Wo, Yang An's wisdom surged, making the power of the Netherworld Spear even greater, possessing unfathomable might.

"call out!"

Yang Anruo, like a god, brandished his spear. The spear of the underworld pierced through the sky, seemingly piercing through all the heavens and destroying all realms, opening the gates of hell wide!

With a clash of spear and sword, many things in the scenery vanished without a trace.

The big sound is loud, the elephant is invisible.

At the foot of the mountain, the members of the Sword Washing Pavilion only felt a blur before their eyes, and the two who were fighting on the mountaintop had stopped and stood with their hands behind their backs.

"Who won and who lost?!"

Everyone was curious.

But then Su Wuming coughed up a wisp of blood, his steps faltering, breaking the silence.

"Fellow Daoist is truly remarkable." Although Su Wuming was defeated, he was still full of energy, much like his disciple Jiang Zhiwei. "I hope you will stay a few more days, fellow Daoist, and sit down with me to discuss the Dao!"

"It's my wish, but I don't dare to ask for my ear."

Yang An nodded with a smile, a deep, bone-revealing wound appearing on his palm. Sword intent swirled around it, and drops of platinum holy blood fell onto the mountain peak like precious gems, each weighing a ton, creating several large craters.

Su Wuming's move was indeed powerful, and it was impeccable in every aspect.

The reason I can't beat Yang An isn't because he's weak, but because Yang An is too overpowered. He has both great stats and mechanics, with no weaknesses whatsoever.

What he lacks is, for many, an unattainable monument.

If one had to point out a drawback, it would be the excessive consumption; the resources consumed to achieve the ultimate form of the divine image are unimaginable.

This is not something the world can supply.

In reality, the Origin Stones in the Shrouding the Heavens universe are just minor matters. The reason they worked for Yang An was not because they were particularly precious, but because the Hell Furnace had an extraordinary effect. Ordinary Sendai could not absorb Origin Stones without any effect; only Divine Origin Stones could make them improve.

The higher the level of understanding, the less effective low-energy substances become in reversing the energy level gap, and they are even more precious than the substances themselves.

Just like the Divine Source Liquid, apart from being nurtured by heaven and earth themselves, it can only be condensed by the Great Emperor himself, which is almost impossible to obtain.

The Hell Furnace, requiring immense effort, is capable of refining divine essence liquid, reproducing the methods of the Great Emperor, demonstrating its extraordinary nature.

(End of this chapter)