Shi Lang and Tian Jian fought inside the spatial dimension. They both were fighting like there was no tomorrow. Although Shi Lang was capable of pushing Tian Jian back, but he had yet to breakthrough the defence completely.
On the other hand, Tian Jian was about to go crazy whenever he saw Shi Lang attacking him. Every blow was stronger than the other. The psychological impact of the attacks was so great that it almost made Tian Jian pass out.
The battle did not involve only physical or spiritual aspects, but also the Dao Laws they have comprehended. With every block, Tian Jian was gaining new insights in his cultivation and the same applied to Shi Lang.
Even if the people could not see much difference in his swordsmanship, the Terran knew that he was growing stronger with every second he spent fighting with Tian Jian. In his vision, Tian Jian had become a mountain that stood tall and proud. Shi Lang wanted to slash this mountain with his blade.
The Terran said, "Four Season Sword Art: Chaotic Wind Blades."
Tian Jian sensed the wind around him picking pace, and he hurriedly said, "Brilliance Shield."
The artifact in his hand glowed with golden light and transformed into an eight feet tall male. The person seemed to be made up of gold. As soon as it came out, it began to punch at the wind blades at a high speed.
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Outside the spatial dimension, the spectators gasped and someone said, "As expected of Eldest Senior Brother Tian, he always uses attack as a mean of defense."n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
The people began to discuss and the Hall Master of the Martial Spirit Hall said, "Sect Master Gong, you have raised a fine disciple. He will become a great asset for human race in the struggles we have to face ahead."
Sect Master Gong smiled and replied, "Your disciple is also the same, Hall Master, his skills are a notch ahead of his peers."
The Hall Master shook his head and said, "It has nothing to do with me how he became so strong. Young people have to have a hunger that pushes them towards the apex. Xiao Lang is one such person."
The elders nodded to his comment, but it was not all rainbows and roses. The people of the three houses had a twisted expression on their face. It was destined that they will be at odds with Shi Lang. They were not happy to see their enemy to rise up above them.
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Inside the battlefield, Shi Lang and Tian Jian were going at it without any extra thoughts. Suddenly, Tian Jian, probably infected by Shi Lang, said, "Jade Mountain suppression."
A mountain of Dao Laws condensed in the void, and hurled itself towards Shi Lang. The Terran raised his head and he laughed out loudly before he said, "Good!"
He was happy that finally his opponent has taken the initiative to attack. Shi Lang held his sword next to his waist, and bent his knees before he took a deep breath. His body flickered with lightning sparks, and he said, "Lightning Draw."
As the mountain descended, it was met with an arc of lightning. The speed of the lightning arc collided with the mountain and it vanished. When everyone thought it was a dud attack, the mountain issued crackling sounds and then it exploded into fine rubble.
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The swords collided with the shields, but the latter absorbed all the attacks. The sword intent was scattered away from the vibrations. Shi Lang looked at the scene and thought, 'This is the first time I have come across a defense expert such as him. Indeed, worthy of his moniker. However, it won't be that easy for him to get away.'
He opened his mouth and said, "Ten Kill, second layer."
Tian Jian was shocked and asked, "Your attack has layers?"
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Shi Lang nodded and replied, "Ten kills stand for ten layers."
The ten swords retreated and they moved through the air like a snake, one after the other they attacked the shields. The revolutions of the shields had been so fast that they basically vanished from Shi Lang's eyesight. However, now after the second attack, they slowed down a bit, and the sword intent had been strengthened to a level where it was not completely dispersed.
Shi Lang did not hold back and said, "I will skip the next to levels. Ten Kills, fifth layer. Heavenly Slash."
The ten swords retreated, and they vibrated before they merged into one. Yes, Shi Lang had inscribed a rune of cloning at the core of the weapons, he could merge it according to his will. He could also cause the weapons to divide but then the strength would drop.
The ten swords merged into one, and the sword intent concentrated on the weapons began to leak out uncontrollably. Tian Jian saw the void tearing up with fine cuts around the sword. However, the void healed quickly as well.
Shi Lang did not care about anything and made a seal with his hands as he said, "Go."
The blade flew up and then it slashed down.
The people only heard a clanging sound followed by a tremble that came from the crystal ball. They were shocked and this time, even the leader of the Miwa family lost his composure as he stood up from the chair.
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Tian Jian knelt on one knee, as he tried desperately to repel the sword that was pushing against the overhead Shield. He took a deep breath, and wanted to give it one more chance, when he sensed a pain originating from the depth of his heart. He hurriedly said, "I admit defeat."
Shi Lang heard it clearly and he divided the weapons. Although pulling back the move in the middle would cause him harm, but that was okay, he can recover quickly from it.
After he pulled back the sword, a faint crack was heard, and Tian Jian sighed as he mumbled, "Still a bit late."
Shi Lang's attack just now cracked his shield. This was why Tian Jian called out and admitted defeat. Shi Lang now stood at the apex of the younger generation.