A Scroll of Infinite Glory

Chapter 597 The Divine Sword and the Truth: No Victory or Defeat

The black sword grew to the size of a warship and flew high in the sky.

The vast space-time beneath the giant sword was contracted and folded, as if it had shifted thousands of times in an instant. All the scenery under this folding turned into a colorful blur and flew away. The layers of space-time looked like the vast misty waves in a colorful ancient painting.

Above the giant sword, however, all was calm and still, without a single ripple.

Lu Nanxing sat cross-legged, dressed simply but comfortably, wearing a headscarf, munching on dried fish, listening to the words transmitted through the communication array.

"Now that Ghost King Shell and Taipan Snake have both shown up, we don't need to bother looking for those two clues anymore. We also don't have much say in the battles on either side. So, I'm going to start investigating the whereabouts of the Dream's Billion Birds next."

The one speaking within the communication array is Zhang Ning from the Eastern Han War Group.

She is the daughter of Zhang Jiao, a great teacher in a certain world, and a nine-tailed fox fairy. Also known as Mei Niang, she was one of the earliest teammates on the road to hardship and a seven-star reincarnator in charge of logistics in the Eastern Han Dynasty's working class.

"Captain, are you preparing to go support Rainbow Cat and the others, or are you going to join the battle with White-Browed Taoist?"

Lu Nanxing tore off a small piece of dried fish, chewed it, and said, "Which side do you think is better for me to go?"

Zhang Ning immediately said, "According to the battle traces we've gathered, in the battle on Bai Mei Dao Ren's side, Bai Mei was the one who wanted to retreat but got entangled. Our two eight-star reincarnators are in control, so there's absolutely no need for us to provide support."

"The situation is obviously more urgent for Rainbow Cat, and if we can capture the Cosmic Taipan Serpent, we will directly obtain two great mythical beasts."

Another voice rang out from the communication array; it sounded like a young man speaking with a hint of nonchalance.

"But it seems that the Cosmic Taipan Serpent is far stronger than the Ghost King Shell, and is able to threaten both Liuzhi Sanzang and Rainbow Cat Young Hero at the same time."

"If the leader goes there, even if he is not afraid of the monster's threat and can successfully help Rainbow Cat and the others, he may not be able to capture the Taipan Serpent."

Zhang Ning snorted and said, "Sima Yi, what's your opinion?"

"I just contacted the people from the 'A Bite of China' team and learned some details."

Sima Yi said slowly, "In the battle that happened at the Ghost King Shell Cave, it wasn't just the White-Browed Taoist who appeared on the Chaos Tide side; there should have been another eight-star powerhouse involved."

"Judging from the reaction of the Golden Cudgel, that eight-star expert was even carrying a nine-star artifact with extremely deep hostility."

"However, when Mr. Luoyang and Mr. Alu attacked the White-Browed Taoist, the enemy's eight-star expert and nine-star artifact that should have been there had already disappeared without a trace."

Zhang Ning exclaimed in surprise, "Such a thing is possible?!"

Communication between eight-star powerhouses is basically unrestricted by the environment of the Gourmet Continent.

However, after Guan Luoyang and the other two were engaged in fierce fighting, they had to concentrate on each other and did not send any messages to the outside world. Therefore, not many people know the specific details of the battle in the Ghost King Shell Cave.

Guo Jing, Tan Zong, and Zhou Renjie realized they couldn't get involved and feared the commotion would attract too many hostile reincarnators, leading to an attack, so they fled early.

No one knows when Sima Yi made contact with them and how he managed to obtain such important intelligence.

Sima Yi maintained a certain air of mystery, not going into detail about how he contacted Zhou Renjie and the others, only saying, "An eight-star reincarnator, having entered the battlefield, cannot simply disappear without a reason. The most likely explanation is that he has been suppressed."

"The fact that someone possessing a nine-star artifact could be suppressed so quickly suggests that the only possible explanation is that the conqueror, Shao Kang, is from the opposing camp. But even if the attack was specifically targeted at Shao Kang, a normal eight-star high-level reincarnation would only have the upper hand; they wouldn't be able to suppress him so quickly..."

Lu Nanxing interrupted his rambling, tongue-twisting words, saying, "I can't suppress Shao Kang in a short time either, I understand."

Sima Yi responded with a soft, smiling sound, but said nothing more.

Having said that, everyone connected through this communication array now understood what choice the leader should make.

The black greatsword slightly changed direction, pursuing the traces of the three powerful figures' battle in one fell swoop, and soared away.

This sword was clearly a treasure of similar quality to the Ruyi Jingu Bang (the magic staff), and could almost be called the "embryo of a nine-star divine weapon".

The difference is that the original owner who refined the Ruyi Jingu Bang to that level is already dead. Even if Guan Luoyang were to pick up that staff, he wouldn't be able to unleash the same power as the original owner.

This sword was personally crafted by Lu Nanxing when it was still a two-star weapon.

Although she wasn't a martial artist who pursued the unity of man and sword, there was absolutely no one in this world more suited to wield this sword than her.

Soon, the white-browed Taoist, whose meridians carried the power of the cosmic torrent and whose body was surrounded by multiple star vortex phenomena, appeared in Lu Nanxing's field of vision.

He was exchanging blows with Guan Luoyang when he turned back and struck with a palm like a knife, breaking through Aru's remote nail-punch. The force of his palm strike had not yet diminished, and he was about to leave another wound on Aru's chest.

Suddenly, a black sword mark descended from the sky and stood upright in front of Toriko.

The remaining palm force of the White-Browed Taoist vanished instantly upon impact with this sword.

"Ha, today is truly... Now that you have someone who can stand in your way and remain undefeated, anyone dares to bother me?!"

The white-browed Taoist was slightly angered. He raised his right arm and swung his palm out again.

This move was almost identical to his previous one, except that this time he didn't make the move hastily after clashing with Guan Luoyang.

Therefore, the same palm strike became significantly more powerful than before.

Toriko's Infinite Combo is a technique that distorts spacetime, increasing his attack power and providing a layer of protection around him.

But now, the White-Browed Taoist's palm strike was like a heavy and sharp broadsword, slowly moving towards them. The distorted spacetime in the surrounding area was like layers of thin paper, which were destroyed by this hand strike as if they were nothing.

Until Lu Nanxing appeared, carrying a black sword over four feet long, he held it diagonally and pushed the blade forward in a strange motion, blocking the palm strike.

The Three Swords Reaching the Sky: Sky, Willow, and Midstream!

In that instant, it seemed as if countless images of swords being wielded flowed through Lu Nanxing's eyes, constantly flashing, switching, splitting, and combining.

However, her actions in reality still carry a sense of spontaneity.

The sword moved lightly, suddenly flashing a streak of blue and white light. Its sword technique changed several times, blocking three of the white-browed Taoist's slashes.

The White-Browed Taoist was somewhat surprised. He unleashed 60% of the torrent power within his body and pointed it at a point.

Despite the difficulty of the journey, she simply swung her sword to block the attack. Although she lost her footing and the space-time behind her shattered, sending her flying back to the edge of the plain, she was surprisingly unharmed.

Retreat without causing injury.

Bai Mei Dao Ren had heard of Lu Nan Xing's past achievements; she had fought against Shao Kang before, and the two were evenly matched.

Earlier, the eight-star reincarnator who was killed by Toriko had also fought a great battle with Lu Nanxing, claiming that he was not much inferior to Lu Nanxing, only regretting that the other party had the advantage of weapons.

Lu Nanxing himself admitted: "The opponent didn't perform well this time, but their potential strength is no less than mine."

This is what you call a draw? This is what you call not being inferior to me?!

The White-Browed Taoist was almost laughing in anger.

He really wished he could rip Shao Kang out of Guan Luoyang's body and throw him in front of this sword-wielding girl, so that Shao Kang could open his dog eyes wide and see just how powerful this person really was.

Such an impeccable sword technique, if the weapon in his hand were not a Nine-Star Embryo, but a real Nine-Star Divine Artifact, then even the White-Browed Taoist would not dare to claim that he was certain of victory in a one-on-one duel.

Compared to Shao Kang, who could be severed from his connection with his weapon and suppressed within a few moves, he was far superior.

What's even more infuriating is that the White-Browed Taoist doesn't dare to use his full strength to defeat this swordsman yet; he still has to be wary of Guan Luo...

Ok? !

To Bai Mei Dao Ren's astonishment, Guan Luoyang did not seamlessly follow up this time, but instead took advantage of the time they were fighting to retreat to a distance.

Pangu's axe cleaved open a spatial rift, and Guan Luoyang stepped into it, disappearing without a trace.

"I see."

The white-browed Taoist's face darkened. "It seems something has happened elsewhere."

There was no obvious anger on his face, but his eyes became even colder as he stared at Lu Nanxing.

"But do you think you can withstand all of my power head-on, just like he can?"

"Give it a try."

Lu Nanxing smiled, raised his black sword, pointed it to the sky, and the blue and white light on the sword blade converged, like a handful of firelight burning from the hilt.

Unlike the bright red and white flames, this blue and white flame appears more serene and resilient.

If we don't talk about the existence of objective things, but only about human feelings.

If there is an irrefutable truth in this world for the subjective daily life of the human heart, then this erected sword is a symbol of that truth.

Warm but not scorching, bright but not dazzling, dynamic but not chaotic, timeless but not rigid.

A constant, sincere heart, yet no real sword in hand!

This was the action plan devised by the workers' corps during the Eastern Han Dynasty.

Lu Nanxing was unable to quickly suppress an eight-star expert who possessed a nine-star artifact, and naturally, he could not guarantee that he could capture the Cosmic Taipan Serpent.

However, she felt that if she put in the effort, she should be able to go toe-to-toe with the White-Browed Taoist in a short period of time.

With Toriko's help, it would be a 50/50 situation for a long time.

Sigh, although this 50/50 situation might mean that the two of them are beaten bloody, for an eight-star character, as long as they are not dead or suppressed, it is indeed a 50/50 situation.

Lu Nanxing was troubled by these thoughts, but when he faced the White-Browed Taoist who could now unleash his full power without restraint, he still managed a smile.

"I don't think we will lose."

………………

Amidst the ravaged mountains, Liuzhi Sanzang stared at a desiccated corpse on the ground with a grim expression.

The successors of the Eight Gods Armor were all carefully trained by him. They were not only his successors, but also a kind of figurehead to assist him in his cultivation.

Some schools of thought in Buddhism believe that Vairocana Buddha is the embodiment of the most fundamental truth in the world.

All other Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, Bhikkhus, heretics, Devas, Asuras, and demons are merely branches or shadows flowing from Mahavairocana Buddha.

Therefore, the process of pursuing truth and achieving enlightenment is to choose one aspect of a path and then continuously complete it.

The path taken by Liuzhi Sanzang is somewhat similar to the paths taken by these schools of thought.

He has eight profiles, eight unique Seven Star experts of the same lineage, who complete his own profile during the cultivation process. This completion is like a feather thrown into the vast ocean.

Even if they are vastly different in size, they will still be able to extend their own concept of existence outwards and gain higher insights.

The projections in Guan Luoyang's vacuum mind are ultimately just deduces of their future development based on a certain period of time in the past.

Compared to the method of cultivating seven reincarnated beings with immeasurable karma to assist his own cultivation, this is different.

It still seems a bit monotonous, lacking some variety.

Just like back then, the future self that Guan Luoyang saw using the "Ten Years Later Classroom" was clearly inferior to his real self's achievements ten years later, even without the grade restrictions of the props in the Ten Years Later Classroom.

However, Guan Luoyang's Vacuum Demonic Path creates a large number of mental realm projections, which are reborn as soon as they are destroyed!

Liuzhi Sanzang currently only has eight successfully cultivated Seven Star Shadows. If they are killed, to revive them, the killer must be defeated and their interference with the past timeline must be eliminated.

The level of trouble this is incomparable to Guan Luoyang's mental projections.

call!!!!

The void suddenly expanded, like the prelude to a raging storm on the sea.

The slender shadow of a snake drifted out from the depths of the void once more.

It seems that because it had tasted the sweetness of devouring all of the Yaksha King's essence and blood before, this time, the Cosmic Taipan Serpent's target is the Eight Legions again.

Liuzhi Sanzang had been paying attention for some time, so how could he let this giant python succeed again? In his anger, he used only his physical strength to unleash a Divine Fist of Indra.

Among the twelve guardian deities, Brahma is the highest, but Indra is the most powerful and often engages in warfare.

The collision of the two caused the void to tremble continuously, and the surrounding mountains were torn open with cracks. Some parts of the mountains disappeared into thin air, as if they had been eaten by some kind of ethereal monster.

Ryuji Sanzang was ultimately not skilled enough at this kind of fully materialized combat. He took two steps back, but still managed to repel the attack from the Cosmic Taipan Serpent.

Just as the Cosmic Taipan Serpent was about to return to the depths of the void, a crack suddenly appeared in the deeper part of space, and a sharp axe light was clearly visible from the darkness as it fell down.

(End of this chapter)