At the Void Immortal Sword Sect, everyone gazed at the Heaven Profound Mirror. When they saw the beam of sword light in the void, the sect master of the Void Immortal Sword Sect snorted coldly. “Ridiculous.”
However, the big-bearded sword cultivator laughed and said, “What’s the problem? It’s clear that Master Bai just wants to test Fang Chen’s abilities. He’s only used power equivalent to the grand completion stage of the Golden Core Realm, but that sword... it could definitely slay an early-stage Nascent Soul Realm from the Great Expansion Dao Gate.”
The various peak masters, as well as the numerous attendants and elders, nodded silently.
Indeed, this sword was called Heavenly Yellow Spring, a technique that Bai Qingming comprehended from his sword intent in his early years.
The power of this sword could indeed slay an early-stage Nascent Soul Realm Immortal Candidate. If it were a regular Nascent Soul, even mid-stage ones would meet their demise, and late-stage ones would have a slim chance of survival. Those at the grand completion stage might still be able to withstand one or two strikes.
The disciples of each peak craned their necks, eager to see how Fang Chen would respond to Bai Qingming's strike.
At the same time, Fang Chen, feeling as if he had fallen into a certain state of mind, did not panic. He merely gently stirred the strand of Immortal Intent within him.
In an instant, everything around him returned to normal.
A light “oh” came from the void, followed by the two swords meeting, producing a crisp sound. The sword light that surged in from the void flickered like a candle in the wind and then vanished into nothingness.
Bai Qingming stepped out from the void, his gaze fixed on Fang Chen, examining him as if he were some novelty. Suddenly, he asked, “Do you know which level of cultivation I just used?”
Fang Chen shook his head lightly. He hadn’t interacted with this person before and didn’t know his temperament.
“Mid stage Nascent Soul! I used mid-Yuan Ying cultivation to fight with you. I, Bai Qingming, a dignified celestial seed, comprehended the Netherland Sword Intent at the Golden Core Realm. I’m a true generation of prodigies! Even the so-called geniuses in the Central Continent would run away upon seeing me! But I used a mid stage Nascent Soul Realm cultivation to duel with you, and I still couldn’t gain the upper hand. What kind of monster are you? Speak.” Bai Qingming’s expression suddenly became agitated, his saliva flying everywhere as he spoke, gesturing wildly.
Fang Chen showed a hint of helplessness on his face, “The Golden Core Realm Immortal Candidates of the Central Continent would also run away from me. I’ve defeated quite a few Nascent Soul Realm cultivators, so why not not try using your Enlightenment Realm cultivation?”
“Use my Enlightenment Realm cultivation? Even if I win, I wouldn’t know where to put my old face!” Even as he said this, Bai Qingming's voice hadn't faded when he launched another strike. This time, he truly used his Enlightenment Realm cultivation.
If Fang Chen wanted to counter with his sword, he might have to use the fourth sword of the Eight Desolation Supreme Sword Scripture. Because Bai Qingming’s Enlightenment Realm cultivation was significantly different from ordinary ones.
However... Fang Chen had no intention of using the fourth sword; it would cost him some lifespan, making it too wasteful for sparring.
“Little White, Little Black.” The black and white paper figures appeared instantly, each kicking Bai Qingming. He was momentarily unable to utilize his Enlightenment Realm cultivation and was kicked back a hundred feet.
In the next moment, Bai Qingming appeared unscathed before Fang Chen, his expression a mix of shock and anger. “Dao techniques!?”
“Exactly.” Fang Chen nodded.
Bai Qingming questioned,“I use my sword, and you use Dao techniques?”
Fang Chen chuckled helplessly. “You didn’t say I couldn’t use my dao techniques? Besides, my strongest methods are dao techniques.”
“So your strongest method is Dao techniques... So my Nascent Soul Realm cultivation and can only tie with your second strongest method?”
Bai Qingming murmured to himself, suddenly turning to the void. “Elders, our Void Immortal Sword Sect can only have him as the Sword Leader! Once the old Sword Immortal passes, this child will be the next Old Sword Immortal!”
“If it were someone else, I, Bai Qingming, wouldn’t be convinced!”
In the Void Immortal Sword Sect, the bearded sword cultivator gently waved his hand and put away the Heaven Profound Mirror. He then addressed everyone, “Just now, everyone saw it, right? Junior Brother Bai used mid Nascent Soul Realm cultivation along with the Netherland Sword Intent, yet he could only barely tie with Fang Chen's sword technique. In fact... I suspect that in terms of sword techniques, Fang Chen hasn’t even exerted all his strength.”
“Exactly, exactly.” In the corner, Huang Mingyang immediately chimed in, “Back then, he used his lifespan to unleash sword techniques that could injure mid stage Nascent Soul Realm cultivators! At that time, he was only at the twelfth stage of Qi Refining Realm!”