Ten Directions Sword Master

Chapter 214 The Sword Arrives

The onlookers below the ring stared wide-eyed, unable to close their mouths for a long time.

Soaring through the air and stepping into the azure sky is the hallmark of the Refining God Realm, an ironclad rule that no one can break.

If Kumarajiva could achieve this level of Foundation Establishment, wouldn't that mean he has gone further than the previous generation of the Human Ranking?

"The physical body has been tempered to its limit, and the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill is just a supernatural ability that comes with it—it can only allow one to walk a few dozen steps in the air, which is far from true flight."

Wang Shenzhi, being a highly accomplished cultivator, saw through the true nature of Kumarajiva's illusory journey.

"Young people like you should travel more and broaden your horizons so that you won't be so easily startled."

Gu Jingyan was listening attentively, but when Wang Shenzhi changed the subject and started lecturing, he immediately became unhappy.

No wonder he showed such amazing potential, yet the Langya Wang clan didn't pay him much attention. It's not easy to offend all the clan elders.

This also indirectly confirms that the Wang family has many talented people and does not need him.

If it were any of the other members of the five great families, no matter how annoying their temper, they would have to appease them and play along with their act.

Not to mention Wang Zhen, the Earl of Yongchang, who was striving to reach the half-step Dharma Body realm, there were two or three other clansmen of the same generation who were at a similar level to Wang Shenzhi, each with their own strengths.

Before the southward migration, the Langya Wang clan had the highest density of talented individuals among all clans in the world, rivaling even the imperial family.

When the elites fled south, the nation suffered a great loss of vitality.

However, in recent years, it has regrouped and is showing signs of becoming the number one family in the world.

Gu Jingyan observed coldly. The Gu and Lu families had long dominated the southeast, and there were conflicts of interest in many places.

However, they had an astonishing tacit understanding in suppressing the Langya Wang clan.

He has an even more pedantic and old-fashioned air about him than the other members of the Wang clan. I should have known better than to sit at the same table with him; it's such bad luck!

Gu Jingyan turned his attention back to the arena. Fortunately, there was the Gathering of Heroes. This level of competition was even rarer than the battles between the top players on the Earth Ranking.

The two prodigies on the Human Ranking who are striving for perfect harmony between man and nature are displaying strength that he can only dream of.

Unfortunately, the gap was too large, and it was impossible for him to learn anything from it. He followed the most ordinary path of refining the spirit, and would slowly improve his cultivation level with the help of family resources and time.

It is an honor to witness the final battle of the foundation-building stage of a future Dharmakaya master.

"This killing move was originally prepared for Heng Jing—but now it seems you can barely match it."

Kumarajiva spoke slowly and deliberately, his aura rising steadily, as if a savage creature from ancient times had descended upon the arena, instantly creating a tense atmosphere.

His skin had turned bronze at some point, and when he threw a punch, the air trembled. The immense force locked onto his target, rendering him unable to move.

Invincible Vajra Divine Skill!

Lu Li realized that Lu Yezhuo had been defeated by some method: the immense and pure physical power that crushed his opponent.

The greatest truths are the simplest; one force can overcome ten techniques.

Such a powerful punch, with such immense force, is a hundred times stronger than that of an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator at the peak of cultivation. How could one possibly withstand it?

No matter how exquisite the moves or how profound the principles, a mere graze from a terrifying punch will send you staggering and swaying, rendering any semblance of skill meaningless.

It leaps up, its sword light fierce and powerful, transforming into the rising sun, turning towards its most vigorous and dazzling moment.

Under the blazing sun, the sword burned fiercely.

Moreover, its growth momentum is increasing and growing, with no end in sight.

The ferocity and intensity of the Xiabu Sword Technique were on full display.

On Kumarajiva's side, it wasn't just his fists; every part of his body was a deadly weapon.

Every punch and kick possesses the power of a dragon and an elephant, capable of shaking the heavens and the earth.

Every move is straightforward and powerful, brimming with a unique aesthetic of strength.

On that ordinary-looking robe, golden "己" characters shone with a thick Buddhist light.

Such turbulent waves did not lift even a corner of the robe, which remained as if welded to the body.

A sweeping kick collided with the sword light, producing a metallic clang.

The two of them swayed at the same time and staggered back several steps.

The Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill is not limited to this; what else is he hiding?

In Lu Li's eyes, this was no different from the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill of Shaolin Temple.

He is not worthy of the status of the Vajra Temple's most prestigious martial arts, nor is he worthy of the level that made Kumarajiva an exception to become a Buddhist disciple.

This means he thinks he can gain an advantage by dragging things out and fighting a protracted war, so I'm determined not to let him have his way!

Having exhausted his swordsmanship, his seemingly limitless momentum finally reached its peak. He drew his sword from the ground, yet it struck down as if a god were descending from above.

After the previous build-up, Zhu Rong's "Treading Flame" reached another peak, unleashing what could be considered his strongest sword strike since he had mastered it.

A sufficiently strong opponent indirectly promoted progress.

Flames shot out in all directions, and the sound of something cutting through the air was incessant.

In the void, clusters of firelight appeared out of nowhere, enveloping Kumarajiva within them.

Some flames do not ignite from the outside, but transcend space and arise from within.

The summer fire blazed fiercely, melting gold and scorching stone, and billowing clouds hundreds of feet high.

It was precisely by understanding the true meaning of Zhu Rong's treading on fire that he bypassed the physical body and directly acted on the spiritual level.

Such burning is futile, no matter how strong the physical body is.

"Excellent! Swordsmanship!"

Seeing this earth-shattering sword strike, Kumarajiva remained expressionless and roared wildly to the sky.

He silently chanted Buddhist mantras, then tore off his robe with his right hand and swept it down as if it were covering the sky.

The sky and earth were dark, and flying sand and stones enveloped all the sword lights, including pale red, dark red, and golden flames.

As soon as it entered the range of the armor, the sword light slowed down, like a snail jogging.

Do not!

It's not that the speed has slowed down, but rather that the small space within the few feet of the frame is being constantly stretched and enlarged.

That dark shadow at the end, seemingly so close, will never reach the destination.

A few stray sword flashes landed on Kumarajiva's body, instantly leaving charred brown scars.

A fleeting look of pain crossed his face, but it was quickly suppressed by a peaceful and serene Zen-like expression, giving him a solemn and tranquil air.

Without the robe to absorb most of the sword light, this move would not have been easy to withstand.

But at this moment, there was no panic. It seemed that Kumarajiva had been prepared for this sword all along, and it was exactly what he wanted.

His muscles resembled gnarled old branches, each one knotted together, containing boundless power.

The right palm struck out slowly, without any grand gestures or surging waves.

It was just a fleshy palm with distinct textures and five dark gold fingers, descending from the sky to suppress everything.

The palm was accompanied by Buddhist chants, surrounded by golden light, and even lotus flowers appeared and disappeared.

Leaving aside this area, at least the entire arena was encompassed by the palm, all of which was thrown into the palm.

"Buddha Kingdom in the Palm of Your Hand!"

'

Lu Li narrowed his eyes slightly and blurted out the name of the palm technique.

While the martial arts world of the Central Plains may be unfamiliar with Kumarajiva, they are quite knowledgeable about the unique skills of the Vajra Temple.

Both Shaolin Temple and Jingang Temple claim to originate from the Buddha. In reality, one claims to have received the teachings in a dream, while the other unearthed seven volumes of authentic Buddhist scriptures hidden deep underground in the Gobi Desert.

Later, they each comprehended Buddhist scriptures and created martial arts, which led to the glory of the two temples.

Besides the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill, the Vajra Temple is most famous for the Mingwang Three Swords and the Tathagata Five Palms.

The Five Palms of Tathagata are derived from the Tathagatagarbha Sutra, and this Palm of Buddha Kingdom is one of them.

Needless to say, it is the Dharma Body martial arts.

The unification of the five palms is an unparalleled divine power.

It has always been said that Kumarajiva became a Buddha because of his Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill, but no one has ever mentioned that he was also proficient in the Five Palms of the Tathagata.

This palm-sized Buddha realm technique is no longer a novice's attempt, but a true mastery, a well-prepared approach.

That cassock was no ordinary garment either; it was likely a treasure-level artifact, and would be rendered useless after this incident.

Kumarajiva's preparations were so thorough that they were chilling; Lu Li's actions seemed to have been consciously led to this point.

Using his indestructible martial arts as a starting point, he achieved a series of crushing victories at the gathering of heroes, creating an image of physical invincibility, all to prove that he would undoubtedly win in a protracted war.

Draw out Zhu Rong's Flaming Steps, then use the Kasaya Secret Treasure to neutralize it.

Ultimately, a single move, unexpectedly delivered by the Buddha Kingdom in the palm of his hand, secured victory.

This scheme was laid out from the day Kumarajiva stepped into the Central Plains; it was a perfectly legitimate and open conspiracy.

Because everything he showed was true, without a trace of falsehood or boasting.

Only a part was concealed; to be precise, it was the most important part.

Kumarajiva was not lying; this was a killing move he had prepared for Hengjing, intending to use him to make a name for himself.

As a result, Hengjing went into seclusion to break through his cultivation. The opponents ahead were too weak, so there was no need to activate this move.

It wasn't until he met Lu Li that he had a chance to use his skills.

In any case, this fighting method will become outdated and useless after the spirit is refined.

It was perfectly used against the strongest opponent, making all the effort spent along the way worthwhile.

Lu Li looked up at the Five Finger Mountain, which resembled a fleshy pillar. The terrifying gravity made his limbs sway, and he almost lost his footing.

I have a feeling that once the five fingers fall, he will be a caged bird or a fish in a pond.

Perhaps it can withstand the first wave, but once the Buddha Kingdom in the palm of your hand is activated, the Pure Land will be formed, and you will be trapped under the Five Finger Mountain for eternity.

"The Five Palms of the Tathagata are each equivalent to a top-level palm technique, and they also possess profound Zen meaning, purity and transcendence."

Lu Li showed no fear whatsoever; on the contrary, he felt a sense of excitement.

Kumarajiva's scheme misled the world into believing that he possessed indestructible divine skills and was therefore adept at prolonged, hard-fought battles where strength was exchanged for injury.

But Lu Li was no different.

Testing his skills against the world to prove his own martial arts prowess was one of the purposes of this trip. He also wanted to find a worthy real-world opponent to judge how much progress Causal Sword had made.

As we got closer to Wuzhishan, the space available for movement was compressed to a very small extent.

Lu Li's expression was indifferent, but his eyes were so sharp that they seemed to pierce out like two sword lights.

He gestured behind him with his left hand and shouted softly, "Sword, come!"

hum!

The cicada's song, which had been stuck in the ground before the battle, was lightly unsheathed, its cold light gleaming and forming a straight line.

With the sword in hand, without much thought, I thrust it forward at the most comfortable angle, creating a beautiful arc.

In terms of chilling killing intent, this sword is not as good as the one used when Gan Xiao deliberately controlled his strength and regressed in realm.

Ordinary, nothing special.

No astonishing phenomena were observed; autumn deepened, and all things were covered in frost.

There were no dazzling or ornate sword techniques, only lightning-fast movements.

It seems that any martial artist who has studied swordsmanship for a few years could easily unleash a sword strike by simply assuming a stance.

Only by immersing oneself in it can one truly appreciate the beauty of this sword.

It is so in harmony with the laws of heaven and earth, and it resonates wonderfully with the mysterious existence between heaven and earth.

No matter how many times it comes, this sword should remain the same; adding even a fraction would be too much, subtracting even a hair would be too little.

The trajectory of a sword's light should be just like this.

It should be so.

pat!

The cicadas' chirping had barely begun when, as if struck by something, the string snapped and the thread broke.