Ten Directions Sword Master

Lu Li resisted the urge to unleash the "Autumn Wind Golden Qi Severing Cause and Effect" technique, preferring to put himself at a disadvantage.

If it weren't for the Ghostly Phoenix Shadow Step, it wouldn't have been as simple as just a few more bloodstains; his fate wouldn't have been much better than Lu Yezhuo's.

Gan Xiao's claws, palms, fingers, and fists constantly shifted, showcasing an astonishing arsenal.

Even for a martial arts prodigy of extraordinary talent, it would take at least two or three years to master such a martial art.

But he didn't just try one or two techniques; he tried at least six, and he showed no sign of stopping.

These martial arts techniques are all integrated and tailored to one's own body.

Unless he is born with spiritual intelligence and diligently cultivates himself without ever taking a break, it is impossible for him to achieve this.

Moreover, each move he made created a black vortex, filled with the implication of death.

If Lu Yezhuo had faced Gan Xiao in this state in the previous match, he wouldn't have lasted more than ten moves.

"He's gone mad. He's burning through his lifespan just to defeat me... Is the Holy King's Golden Book really that important to him?"

Lu Li watched as the white line representing Gan Xiao's lifespan shrank from one foot and five inches to one foot and two inches.

Meanwhile, its strength is also improving.

The sense of oppression he felt was almost equivalent to that of a mid-stage Refinement Spirit martial artist.

Lu Li didn't use "Autumn Wind Golden Qi Severing Cause and Effect" not because he was afraid of making a mistake, but because several causal connections were clearly laid out there, so simple that it was frightening.

With just a single, gentle strike, Gan Xiao wouldn't survive the next flick of his finger.

But the heavy karmic burden he carried made Lu Li suspect that he might repeat the same mistakes in the next moment.

The future sword immortal is nothing more than this!

Gan Xiao gave a smug smile, thinking that Lu Li was exhausted after unleashing his Dharma Body Sword Technique twice in the previous match, and was completely worn out.

This is the only logical reason. Why should a martial artist who cultivates step by step progress faster in understanding the laws of heaven and earth than someone like him who can inherit the martial arts skills of his previous life in a coffin?

It's important to know that inheriting memories of a past life comes at a price; each time, it reduces your lifespan by at least ten years.

However, fully activating martial arts also leads to a loss of lifespan.

He was already the most gifted among thousands of children; most of them lay down in their coffins and never woke up again.

The remaining few, with their white hair and wrinkled faces, only gained a memory, which was better than nothing.

If you cultivate until you die of old age, you will stop at the foundation building stage.

According to the master, the shorter one's lifespan, the closer one is to the complete memories of one's past life, and naturally, the stronger one's abilities.

If he could burn his lifespan down to three inches, Gan Xiao was even confident that he could immediately achieve the Refinement of the Spirit realm, regardless of any advancement requirements.

His hands moved swiftly, forming a hand seal that eventually created a bizarre shape, with a hideous demon condensing at its center.

One eye was crimson with madness, the other gray with deathly stillness, both brimming with boundless malice and killing intent.

Dharma Body Technique: Yama's Great Handprint!

With just this one move, Gan Xiao's lifespan was shortened by two inches, and a sinister smile of confidence appeared on his lips.

His eyes were white, with a flickering ghostly fire deep within his pupils. He was shrouded in a black mist, like a judge of the underworld descending upon him.

With both palms pushed forward, the true self and the evil spirit made the exact same movement. The cold palm wind did not harm the skin and flesh, but only the soul.

He once used this move to kill a cultivator in the early stage of the Divine Refinement realm, which made him famous throughout the villages.

"Now is the time we've been waiting for!"

Lu Li's eyes lit up, showing no sign of panic, as if it were intentional and something he had been looking forward to for a long time.

The cicadas chirped and vibrated, a cold light flew up, and that terrifying sword light cut through the darkness, illuminating everything in front of him.

For the first time, a look of surprise appeared on Gan Xiao's face.

How could he still activate the Dharma Body Sword Technique?

Why did he hide until he was in dire straits before unleashing his Dharma Body Sword Technique?

Wanting to finish off his opponent in one blow, Gan Xiao lunged forward. The two were so close that there was no way he could dodge.

The protective ghost mist seemed to have met its nemesis, and was smoothly sliced ​​in two.

Other means of obstruction are simply a drop in the ocean.

He could only pin his hopes on the already formed Yama's Great Handprint. If he could shatter Lu Li's three souls and seven spirits, preventing him from participating in the subsequent competitions, then he would have accomplished his mission.

As long as you bring the Humanity Spirit Pearl back to Liumei Ancient City, you can lock in your lifespan.

Wait until the master perfects the methods for achieving rebirth in the Pure Land, so that lifespan can be restored.

Unfortunately, disappointment awaited him.

A faint, illusory white ape roared, but the Yama's Great Handprint floated past without causing a ripple.

Gan Xiao stared wide-eyed in disbelief, even ignoring the sword light that was about to strike his brow.

He could accept that it failed to intimidate Lu Li's soul, but what kind of nonsense was it that it had no effect at all?

When did the Dharma Body technique become so easy to break? He was only facing a Foundation Establishment Perfection martial artist, not a top-ranked expert.

Yu Mo on the high platform moved slightly and blew a breath, as if a large hand had swept across the arena.

The darkness disappeared, revealing blue skies and white clouds.

The sword light dissipated, leaving only a bloody mark on Gan Xiao's forehead, which extended directly to the tip of his nose.

If it had been any slower, it would probably have been chopped in two.

"The victor is Lu Li!"

The referee by the ring snapped out of his daze, announced the result, and wiped the cold sweat from his brow.

He was only at the early stage of Spirit Refinement, and to be honest, he didn't think he could perform better than Gan Xiao in the arena.

Lu Li didn't look at his opponent, but instead turned his gaze to the unseen high platform.

"So powerful. Everything is destroyed, everything returns to its origin?"

All the internal energy and legal principles vanished after that senior made his move.

Such methods are already incredibly advanced, unlike anything an ordinary person could do.

He had seen powerful figures from the Earth Ranking make a move before, but each of them was far inferior to this person.

This feeling is one of utter crushing dominance in terms of rules, a gap as small as an ant trying to shake a tree.

"The Vice Privy Councilor or the Prince of Xuanwei?"

It must be a half-step Dharma Body. Only a powerful being who has condensed a Dharma Body can give Lu Li this feeling.

"It seems that after reaching the Refinement of Spirit stage, I can at most fight against those in the late Refinement of Spirit stage. Anything beyond that is just wishful thinking... Martial artists who have reached such a level of cultivation do not have any obvious weaknesses. They are all outstanding individuals. Unless the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword Technique makes a significant breakthrough and achieves the completeness of all four seasons, I will not be able to regain the advantage I had at the Foundation Establishment stage."

Lu Li ignored his defeated opponent and returned to his position.

Enraged, Gan Xiao's sword wound turned even redder, on the verge of bleeding.

During the foundation-building stage, everyone's understanding of the laws of heaven and earth is limited.

Lu Li's Dharma Body Sword Technique is a dimensional reduction attack; it's not difficult for someone in the early Foundation Establishment stage to defeat someone in the peak Foundation Establishment stage.

Once they reach the Refining Spirit Realm, which of those veteran powerhouses doesn't have one or two killer moves? Naturally, the effectiveness of those moves is greatly reduced.

This advantage can only be maintained if the Dharma Body Sword Technique evolves into a supernatural power.

As for going back to the present state and even attempting to overthrow those above his level, he truly doesn't know to what extent he would need to go.

Let alone the Dharmakaya, even the half-step Dharmakaya seems to have an insurmountable gap.

The distinction between terrestrial immortals and celestial beings is not so easily blurred.

The cicadas chirped in front of him as Lu Li began to examine his injuries. Strands of black thread remained in the exposed flesh, which needed to be removed one by one.

After exchanging three blows, he finalized his plan.

If the "Cause and Effect Sword" cannot be used recklessly, then step back two steps and return to a time when your understanding of this move is not so profound.

All talk of severing cause and effect, all talk of a sword that always hits its mark, are abandoned.

Only when one has just mastered the move "Autumn Wind and Golden Qi Sever Cause and Effect" does one possess unparalleled sharpness, a chilling autumn chill, and a golden intent soaring to the sky.

Lu Li kept yielding and retreating step by step, all in an attempt to lure Gan Xiao into a trap and ensure a decisive victory.

Even in its most primitive form, "Autumn Wind and Golden Qi Sever Cause and Effect," there is still a high chance that it can be neutralized and avoided when facing a truly powerful enemy.

Only when Gan Xiao sees the light of victory and uses his own Dharma Body technique, leaving no room for retreat, can the success rate of this sword strike be guaranteed.

As for the white ape displaying its power, it was unexpectedly immune to Yama's Great Handprint.

The original plan was to take the attack head-on, hoping that "Autumn Wind and Golden Qi Sever Cause and Effect" could break through Gan Xiao's moves.

Unexpectedly, the Yama's Great Handprint, which specializes in attacking the soul, was defeated by the white ape in the Seven Aperture Exquisite Sword Heart, even though it avoided the sword light.

"This man's killing intent and destructive power surpass even Duan Ci's... but his weaknesses are too obvious. He appears ruthless and fierce, but in reality, as long as one's understanding of the law is deeper than his, victory is not difficult."

Lu Li did not think highly of this fierce person from Xupu Kingdom. Being ranked ninth on the Human Ranking was a bit low, but there was absolutely no way he could challenge himself and Heng Jing.

He appeared embarrassed, mainly because he misjudged the situation; if he had used the Sun-Covering Sword, the battle would have been over long ago.

The Sword of No Cause and Effect, which had degenerated into two versions, still easily broke through Yama's Great Handprint, proving that there was a considerable gap in their attainments in legal principles.

"Without a complete lineage, it's truly remarkable that I've cultivated to this level... If it were the work of the Heavenly Burial Pavilion, what would be the point of secretly nurturing a martial artist with such obvious strengths and weaknesses, who wouldn't live for more than a few years?"

Lu Li was unaware that the ranking of Gan Xiao on the Person Ranking was decided by Qu Junyan or the Deputy Privy Councilor.

This once again proves the authority of the Martial Arts Hall on the Heaven, Earth, and Man lists.

Without yielding to public opinion or pressure, they gave inappropriate rankings.

Regardless, I advanced smoothly despite suffering a minor injury.

Next, we can wait for the other two groups to produce their champions.

Soon, he witnessed a fierce and undecided battle.

Chu He, wielding the Shattered Star Blade, faced off against the dark horse of the preliminaries, the masked man wielding the Water Split Fork.

The blade flashed like water, constantly changing, like a magnificent and spectacular river, flowing endlessly.

Occasionally, there are dazzling starlight, shimmering and dreamlike.

Chu He launched a hundred fierce attacks, but could not defeat the masked man, who displayed astonishing resilience.

Several times, when they were almost at their wits' end, they were still able to bounce back from the bottom.

In the critical moment, he managed to hold on using an unbelievable secret technique, even causing cracks to appear on his mask.

boom!

Chu He swung his precious sword thirteen times in succession, each strike connected to the last, creating a chain of attacks.

It possesses both the powerful, progressive momentum of a sword, and the seamless, majestic, and profound birth of stars.

The water-splitting fork flew out of his hand, his mask shattered and fell to the ground, and the mysterious man crashed heavily off the stage, spitting out blood.

It was an unremarkable face, and no one in the room recognized it.

Only two wounds, crisscrossing each other, formed scars on the right side of his face, leaving a lasting impression.

Although Chu won, it was only a Pyrrhic victory.

His shoulder had been pierced by a fork at some point, and his arm hung limply, clearly unable to exert any force for a while.

His skill is greatly reduced when he wields a knife with only one hand.

This means that if he encounters an opponent of equal caliber, there is only one outcome: a crushing defeat.

Chuhe swung his sword forcefully with his intact left hand, venting his frustration.