Everyone stared in awe at the spiritual sword in Zhang Sanfeng’s hand. When he first mentioned it was Ning Changge’s sword, the crowd had high expectations. However, while the sword significantly boosted Zhang Sanfeng’s power, it didn’t initially display the legendary might that had cleaved the Evil Emperor on Mount Emei.
But now, as Shaolin broke the martial ethic code by using numbers against one, the spiritual sword finally reacted!
The sword’s hum echoed across the sky. On Mount Shaoshi, thousands of swords resonated in unison! Swordsmen from various sects struggled to hold onto their swords, which trembled uncontrollably, as if paying homage.
The Sweeping Monk’s expression grew even more serious, and the Shaolin monks, including Abbot Xuanci, turned pale, feeling a chilling fear.
They knew of Ning Changge’s feat on Mount Shaoshi, where he severed Evil Emperor Xiang Yutian’s limbs. Seeing their actions seemingly ‘anger’ the spiritual sword, they felt lost and panicked.
Zhang Sanfeng, however, felt a bit embarrassed. He had told Ning Changge he was borrowing the sword to visit friends, not expecting his disciple to sense the situation even without soul-binding.
Reactions varied, but the Bi Shui Sword’s sharpness was undeniable, aimed at the Shaolin monks forming the Eighteen Arhats Formation.
The key wasn’t the formation but the Buddha Relic. On Tianzhu Peak, the Ming Shaolin Abbot Kongwen had sacrificed his body, with the Sweeping Monk’s Buddhist essence, to unleash near-Land Immortal power.
Now, Song Shaolin, led by four Heaven-Man monks, used the Arhats Formation and Buddhist secret techniques to activate the relic, producing true Land Immortal power. This showcased Song Shaolin’s profound heritage as a martial arts holy land.
The Buddha Relic’s increasing power slightly diverted attention from the Bi Shui Sword. The battlefield now had four forces: Zhang Sanfeng, the Sweeping Monk, the Buddha Relic, and the spiritual sword, all at the Land Immortal level, heightening the crowd’s anticipation.
“The Little Immortal’s sword is finally showing its power! This is going to be spectacular! I knew it couldn’t be just that powerful earlier!”
“Hahaha, Shaolin’s numbers game backfired. If not, the spiritual sword might not have shown its true power.”
“True, but Master Zhang came to crush Shaolin’s gates. Shaolin’s use of their heritage to assist the Buddha at the last moment is understandable.”
“Still, I can’t stand Shaolin’s hypocritical monks!”
“But the Little Immortal’s sword alone might not match the Buddha Relic. The relic’s power seems only slightly weaker than Master Zhang and the Sweeping Monk.”
The crowd was startled. The spiritual sword’s power on Mount Emei came from a three-sword formation. Now, with only one sword, could it match that power? The Shaolin monks thought the same, regaining some composure. Abbot Xuanci shouted, “Wudang came prepared. Let’s see if your master and disciple are stronger or if Shaolin’s heritage prevails!”
“Masters, please assist!” he bowed to the elderly monks. The Buddha Relic trembled violently!
Golden Buddhist light spread, forcing the onlookers to retreat. The light condensed into a massive golden Buddha finger, pressing down on Zhang Sanfeng. The Sweeping Monk chanted, setting aside martial ethics to avoid the ruin of his Golden Buddha True Body.
Zhang Sanfeng’s eyes grew cold. The Bi Shui Sword stopped trembling, emitting intense spiritual power. In an instant, it split into five sword shadows! Each shadow held the essence of the Five Elements Spiritual Swords: the Golden Edge Sword, Qingyuan Sword, and others.
The shadows, arranged in a line, attacked the giant Buddha finger, while the Bi Shui Sword remained in Zhang Sanfeng’s hand to aid him.
Ning Changge, understanding his master’s pride, chose to only block the Buddha Relic’s power, leaving the Sweeping Monk to Zhang Sanfeng. Zhang Sanfeng laughed heartily, “With my disciple’s help, I will settle this karma today, Sweeping Monk, watch closely!”
He charged at the Sweeping Monk with renewed vigor. The battlefield now had two main duels: Zhang Sanfeng vs. the Sweeping Monk and the sword shadows vs. the Buddha Relic. The crowd watched intently, eager to see the outcome.
Buzzing, the sword shadows released streams of sword energy, attacking the Buddha finger. Each sword energy held the power of the Five Elements: Wood, Metal, Water, Fire, and Earth, combining in unique ways to enhance their power.
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The Buddha Relic’s golden light intensified, but the monks turned pale, unable to withstand the sword energy’s onslaught. With a loud crack, the Buddha finger shattered into countless fragments, leaving the monks spitting blood and looking desolate.
The crowd fell silent, awed by the five sword shadows suspended in the sky. They realized the true might of the Little Immortal.
Xiao Feng clenched his fists, witnessing a glimpse of the Little Immortal’s power for the first time.
The Shaolin monks, seeing the Buddha Relic blocked, were filled with despair. The elderly monks exchanged glances, chanting softly, “If I don’t go to hell, who will?”
“For the Buddha, we sacrifice ourselves.” They couldn’t watch the Sweeping Monk’s defeat, which would disgrace Shaolin. Abbot Xuanci and others felt ashamed, some even crying.
The eighteen monks in the Arhats Formation shouted, “With our lives, we protect Shaolin with the Buddha Relic!” Blood spurted from their mouths, their life essence merging with the relic, amplifying its power.
The Buddha Relic’s golden light surged, reflecting the crowd’s shock. Ning Changge, sitting on his spiritual jade platform, remained unmoved, coldly snorting, “This trick again?”
On Tianzhu Peak, Kongwen had sacrificed his life, and now Shaolin repeated it. Ning Changge didn’t care. “Five Elements Sword Formation, rise!”
On Mount Shaoshi, the Buddha Relic’s golden light formed a three-meter-tall golden Buddha, lifelike and awe-inspiring. The crowd, stunned, saw the five sword shadows grow into giant swords, surrounding the Buddha.