This martial saint is too cautious.

Beyond the forbidden zone.

Pan Jiyuan drew his longsword, its blade radiating a sharp, piercing aura.

These sword energies emanated from the sword's edge, spreading across an area of ​​several dozen feet in radius, filling the entire surroundings with a chilling aura.

As a Dharma Aspect expert of the Heavenly Sword Sect, Pan Jiyuan had also fought against martial artists of the Taiyi Sword Sect and was very familiar with the Taiyi Sword Sect's techniques.

Within the Taiyi Sword Manual, there is a Taiyi Sword Escape Technique that allows one to instantly escape several miles away.

He was afraid Lin Yan would run away.

First, use sword energy to seal off the surroundings. This sword energy cannot stop Lin Yan, but when Lin Yan uses his escape technique to run away, sword energy will fall on him and lock his position.

Unless Lin Yan is lucky enough to encounter other members of the Taiyi Sword Sect, his final fate is already sealed.

"To be honest, I didn't expect to be the first one to encounter you. Junior Brother Chao Huai has been guarding you for months, but he has never found an opportunity. Now that I am the one to kill you, I'm afraid Junior Brother Chao Huai will regret it for a long time after he finds out."

"Who is Chao Huai? Is he the one in the light blue robe?"

"That's right."

Pan Jiyuan nodded.

"If it's a light blue robe, then he probably won't feel disappointed."

"What do you mean?"

Pan Jiyuan frowned, somewhat not understanding Lin Yan's words, but still continued, "To be honest, I was still a little surprised that you could cultivate to this level, making those sword heart geniuses of the Taiyi Sword Sect pale in comparison. Although a large part of the reason is that those sword heart geniuses of the Taiyi Sword Sect are all trash, it is undeniable that... you are indeed a rare genius."

"You shouldn't have chosen the Taiyi Sword Sect. You should have chosen my Heavenly Sword Sect instead. Although my Heavenly Sword Sect also focuses on the sword heart, there is no distinction between sword heart and sword pellet within the sect. Everything depends on strength."

"Join the Heavenly Sword Sect."

Lin Yan's face showed a complex expression. If it weren't for the incident at Mount Tai where he asked for swordsmanship, he might really be a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect now.

Lin Yan's expression showed a moment of daze.

At the same time, Pan Jiyuan's longsword also moved.

This is the opportunity he's been waiting for.

It wasn't that he felt he was no match for Lin Yan and wanted to launch a sneak attack, but rather that he didn't want to give Lin Yan a chance to escape.

Pan Jiyuan shot out, his long sword already swung out in mid-air.

The sword intent and the power of the Dharma form merged and poured out like a silver waterfall cascading back. Behind it, the illusory image of the Dharma form appeared, which was a cauldron ten feet tall.

On the cauldron, some sword patterns are already faintly visible, each sword pattern representing a sword intent.

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As soon as Pan Jiyuan's Dharma form appeared, the power of the waterfall formed by sword energy suddenly surged. Wherever it passed, the lightning energy dancing in the air was swept away, and the huge waterfall of sword energy fell from the sky and crashed down on Lin Yan.

The Heavenly Sword Waterfall of the Heavenly Sword Sect is further protected by Dharma Images...

Lin Yan knew that Pan Jiyuan was going all out. Even if he didn't intend to kill him with one blow, he would still have the intention of seriously injuring him.

However, Lin Yan's expression remained unchanged. The power of the Dharma Image surged out from his Divine Palace, and the sword intent in his body merged with the power of the Dharma Image, quickly forming a sword domain around him.

Taiyi Liuyin Sword Control Technique was unleashed.

Boom!

The sound resounded, and the cascading waterfall of sword energy was struck as if by a heavy hammer, instantly scattering and losing its previous surging momentum.

Boom boom boom!

With three shouts, the waterfall of sword energy completely disintegrated and vanished without a trace.

At the same time, the Dharma Image Cauldron behind Pan Jiyuan also began to shake under the impact of the sound.

"you……"

Feeling his own Dharma form sway, Pan Jiyuan's pupils shrank, and disbelief filled his eyes.

Taiyi Flowing Sound Sword Control Technique!

Although Lin Yan had not experienced this technique before when fighting against the Dharma Aspect experts of the Taiyi Sword Sect, he was still familiar with it.

The Heavenly Sword Sect has a book that specifically records the techniques of the Taiyi Sword Sect.

The Taiyi Flowing Sound Sword Control Technique is a skill with an extremely high upper limit but is extremely difficult to cultivate. Moreover, the power of this skill does not depend on the level of cultivation achieved.

The Taiyi Flowing Sound Sword Control Technique has no different levels. To increase the power of this technique, there is only one possibility: to continuously increase the amount of sword intent integrated into the musical rhythm.

Even for a Dharma Aspect expert, there is a limit to the sword intent they can comprehend. Therefore, although the Taiyi Flowing Sound Sword Control Technique seems to have a very high limit, very few people can reach it, and there are not many people who cultivate it in the Taiyi Sword Sect.

"It seems everyone underestimated you."

Pan Jiyuan's expression was grim. Even with his full strength, at the third level of the Void Form realm, he was unable to defeat Lin Yan and even nearly caused his own Dharma Form to become unstable.

Considering Lin Yan's age, a feeling of fear suddenly arose in Pan Jiyuan's heart.

It wasn't that he was afraid of losing, but rather that he suddenly realized that Lin Yanqiang's martial arts skills were beyond everyone's comprehension.

The fact that Lin Yan killed a Dharma Avatar upon first entering the Dharma Avatar realm could be explained by Lin Yan using some kind of secret technique.

But now Lin Yan not only did not suffer the backlash of the secret technique, but also stepped into the second stage of the Void Realm.

This child's talent is terrifying. If he is allowed to continue to grow, he will become a great threat to the Heavenly Sword Sect.

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Lin Yan's threat level is far greater than Pei Wujiu's.

Although Pei Wujiu is a Dharma Aspect prodigy, the Taiyi Sword Sect has had Dharma Aspect prodigies before. Pei Wujiu's upper limit is the same as the Dharma Aspect prodigies of the Taiyi Sword Sect in the past. If things go smoothly, he may reach the fifth Dharma Aspect realm in the future, and possibly the sixth realm.

At most, it can only give the Taiyi Sword Sect a slight advantage, but it cannot change the current situation between the Taiyi Sword Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect.

But Lin Yan was different. Facing Lin Yan at this moment, he had a feeling that letting Lin Yan live and continue to grow would definitely be the most regrettable thing for the Heavenly Sword Sect in the future.

No matter the cost, Lin Yan must be eliminated within the Thunder Swamp Secret Realm.

Pan Jiyuan's expression turned ferocious, and the Dharma Image Cauldron above his head once again emitted a terrifying pressure.

Bang bang bang!

The sword patterns on the cauldron cracked one by one, and with each crack, the pressure increased.

"This is... the Burning Dharma Form?"

Seeing this, Lin Yan's eyes narrowed slightly. He had considered that Pan Jiyuan might continue to attack if he failed to defeat him, or he might retreat, but he never expected Pan Jiyuan to fight him to the death.

Pan Jiyuan's cauldron has not yet fully manifested. By burning his Dharma form now, he is essentially giving up the opportunity to fully manifest it. This means that even if his strength increases in the future, he will never have the chance to enter the second stage of Dharma form, the Reality Realm, again in his lifetime.

The prerequisite for entering the realm of true reality is that the Dharma characteristics are fully manifested.

"What grudge do you hold against me that you want to kill me so badly?"

Lin Yan's expression remained unchanged, but his hands continued to move. Even though he hadn't used his full strength just now, even if Pan Jiyuan burned his Dharma form, he was still a match for him.

But... there's no need for that.

The opponent has already started chanting, preparing for their ultimate move.

Only idiots or show-offs would wait until their opponent finishes chanting and unleashes their ultimate move before making their move.

A true master is one who doesn't give their opponent a chance to unleash their ultimate move.

Lin Yan moved, raising the Abyss Sword in his hand, and like Pan Jiyuan, a Dharma image appeared above his head.

The symphony of swordsmanship appears, and the notes dance.

"Thump, thump, thump!"

A resounding drumbeat rang out.

Pan Jiyuan was stunned, and even the burning of the Dharma image above his head was momentarily delayed.

What is this?

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But soon, he found out what it was.

Amidst the uplifting music, Lin Yan swung the Chenyuan Sword, its dazzling light illuminating an area of ​​dozens of feet around him. At the same time, propelled by the sound waves, the sword energy instantly enveloped everything.

It was still the Taiyi Flowing Sound Sword Control Technique, but this time Lin Yan used the blessing of the Sword Music Dharma Image and the Vibration Technique.

This sword strike represented all of his strength, except for the Stone Waist and Thunder Spine.

The entire area was enveloped in sword energy and sound waves.

Three breaths later, the sword energy dissipated.

Lin Yan's position changed, and he stood where Pan Jiyuan had been. Pan Jiyuan fell to the ground, with obvious blood holes in his brow, chest, and limbs, all pierced by sword energy.

A powerful expert at the third level of the Void Realm died just like that.

Lin Yan squatted down and began to search Pan Jiyuan's body, but then a look of disappointment appeared on his face.

Like the previous Heavenly Sword Sect Dharma Aspect martial artist, Pan Jiyuan only had mana pills to restore the power of his Dharma Aspect.

The Magic Pill is not a precious elixir.

Because most Dharma Aspect experts can quickly restore their Dharma Aspect power by relying on the energy of heaven and earth, only in some special areas where there is no energy of heaven and earth to replenish it can the Dharma Power Pill play its role.

However, special areas like the Thunder Swamp Secret Realm are still few and far between, with low demand. As a result, the medicinal materials for refining Mana Pills are neither valuable nor scarce, which has led to the price of Mana Pills remaining low.

After putting away the pills, Lin Yan suddenly looked to his left, and in the next moment, he flashed and headed directly to the left.

"Brother Lin, don't be impulsive, it's me."

Just as Lin Yan raised his sword, Zhou Chen's voice came from ahead.

"Brother Zhou, what are you doing here?"

Lin Yan looked Zhou Chen up and down. Although he had put down the Chenyuan Sword, he was still holding it in his hand and had not put it away.

He sensed someone spying on him and immediately headed this way, only to find that the spy was Zhou Chen.

"I bathed in the same pool of lightning liquid with Brother Lin. I knew that even if Brother Lin was no match for Pan Jiyuan, he should be able to escape without any problem. However, I was still a little worried, so I turned back. I just didn't expect to be discovered by Brother Lin as soon as I got close."

刚靠近？

Lin Yan's expression remained unchanged. He had sensed this prying gaze for several breaths, as soon as he was searched.

He deliberately held back his anger until the body search was over.

So Zhou Chen felt that he had just discovered him, which is why he gave such an explanation?

"I see, thank you for your concern, Brother Zhou."

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Lin Yan did not expose Zhou Chen. He originally thought that Zhou Chen had invited him to the Thunder Pool because of Kuang Ye.

But now it seems there might be something more to this than meets the eye; Zhou Chen is not as simple as he appears.

"Haha, Brother Lin, you're too kind."

Zhou Chen smiled slightly and glanced behind Lin Yan: "I just didn't expect that even Pan Jiyuan was no match for Brother Lin. If this news gets out, I'm afraid not only the people from the Heavenly Sword Sect will be shocked, but everyone who has entered the Thunder Swamp Secret Realm will be shocked."

"It was because Pan Jiyuan underestimated me that I was able to seize the opportunity."

Lin Yan shook his head, then said seriously, "Brother Zhou, I have a favor to ask."

"Brother Lin, please speak."

"I hope Brother Zhou will keep my killing of Pan Jiyuan a secret."

Upon hearing Lin Yan's request, Zhou Chen was taken aback, but quickly understood why Lin Yan was making such a request, and his expression turned serious: "Brother Lin, rest assured, I will never tell anyone about this."

Thank you.

"Since Brother Lin is alright, then I'll take my leave."

"Looking forward to meeting Brother Zhou again."

"Haha, I also look forward to meeting Brother Lin again."

Zhou Chen laughed loudly, his figure flashed and disappeared into the distance, his figure quickly vanishing into the lightning.

Watching Zhou Chen's departing figure, Lin Yan's eyes narrowed slightly.

He had considered taking action against Zhou Chen, but ultimately suppressed his urge to do so.

There are three reasons.

Firstly, Zhou Chen never showed any hostility towards me. Perhaps his return had its purpose, but it wasn't necessarily aimed at me.

Secondly, the strength displayed by a person who harbors a secret cannot be entirely trusted as their true strength.

The sixth level of the illusory form only represents the degree of tempering of the dharma form, and cannot fully represent its strength. If Zhou Chen is also hiding his strength, I may not be able to defeat him.

Thirdly, there's no rush. Once you break through to the third stage of the illusory form, the next step is to manifest the Dharma form. Once the Dharma form manifests, your strength will increase by leaps and bounds. Then there's no rush to find Zhou Chen to uncover the truth.

As Lin Yan turned back to deal with Pan Jiyuan's body, Zhou Chen, who was already hundreds of feet away, slowed down, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

His return this time was driven by the thought of a fisherman amidst a struggle between a clam and a crane.

Although Lin Yan was only at the second level of the Void Realm, he saw the speed at which Lin Yan absorbed the lightning liquid in the Lightning Pool and judged that Lin Yan should be able to fight Pan Jiyuan.

If Lin Yan and Pan Jiyuan are both severely injured, that would be best, and even better, they could step in to clean up the mess.

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If one of the two wins and the other is injured, he can take advantage of the injured opponent to make his move.

But he never expected that Lin Yan could kill Pan Jiyuan so easily, without even showing any signs of injury.

For this reason, even though he had hidden his true strength, which was far greater than what was on the surface, he ultimately chose not to make a move for the time being.

If he wasn't confident, and Lin Yan escaped, his identity would most likely be exposed.

"Lin Yan's spiritual perception is very sharp, and it seems that his spiritual strength is also extraordinary. This time, Lin Yan probably became suspicious of the spying. We should be more careful in our actions in the Thunder Swamp Secret Realm from now on."

"No rush. Once I find another Thunder Transformation Pool and break through to the fifth level of the Void Realm, Lin Yan won't be able to escape either. Let Lin Yan and the others from the Taiyi Sword Sect fight against the people from the Heavenly Sword Sect first."

Zhou Chen's lips curled up slightly. The Thunder Swamp Secret Realm had only just opened, and the most exciting part was yet to come.

p: My daughter has only been in kindergarten for a week. I promised him I would take her out to play on Saturday and Sunday. We arrived in Shanghai that night, and I was writing until 4 a.m. Then I went to Disneyland at 8 a.m. I was exhausted from lack of sleep and spent the whole day there. Just thinking about it is terrifying. I'm asking for a monthly pass to comfort me.

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