Chapter 344 - Chapter 344: Chapter 281: Fierce Battle

Chapter 344: Chapter 281: Fierce Battle

Translator: 549690339

The way of Essence Refinement requires one to move forward step by step, without taking shortcuts.

After all, this world is simply a projection of the real world within a simulator. Unable to use the simulator to boost the cultivation process, all Pei Xuanjing can do is grind slowly, step by step.

However, there is an upside: Pei Xuanjing will have a deeper understanding of the mystery of Essence Refinement and gain insights that he was previously unable to perceive while using the simulator.

Pei Xuanjing is not satisfied with the recent encounter, but the white-haired old man across him has a completely different view.

Murderous intent flares up in the eyes he fixes on Pei Xuanjing.

Even though he didn’t give it his all this time, the fact that Pei Xuanjing could withstand one of his strikes is incredibly shocking to him.

After all, a Heavenly Rank power is absolutely overwhelming compared to any non-Heavenly Rank Martial Artist, no matter how talented or powerful they are.

The young man before him today has broken this rule. If the news spread, it would likely cause shock and hysteria amongst both the Heavenly Rank powerhouses and ordinary Martial Artists.

“Humph!”

The white-haired elder snorted coldly, then launched another fierce attack.

He leapt up into the air, standing aloft and exuding a terribly oppressive aura as his clothes billowed and energy swirled around him.

Several consecutive punches were thrown by him, transforming into a rumbling force that became countless gargantuan wolves, howling to the sky and charging towards Pei Xuanjing from above.

At the same time, the Heaven and Earth Essence Qi within several tens of meters surrounding the two seemed to be manipulated by him, applying silent pressure towards Pei Xuanjing.

This is the real power of a Heavenly Rank expert. They can combine their own True Qi with the Heaven and Earth Essence Qi in their surroundings, effectively turning the power of Heaven and Earth to their advantage.

Even though this white-haired elder can only control the Heaven and Earth Essence Qi within several tens of meters, it is already absolutely overwhelming to any power below the rank of Heavenly Rank.

Huh?

Pei Xuanjing, with his sharp senses, noticed this and narrowed his eyes.

Shenxiao Heaven’s Intention was hastily activated, with celestial phenomena manifesting above his head and the Four Seasons Rotation wrapping around him while the purple and blue light of his innate Thunder Gang Qi formed a light shield around his body.

The purple and blue light shield expanded rapidly, forming a shield that was several meters in diameter around Pei Xuanjing, blocking the power of Heaven and Earth projected by the opponent.

However, Pei Xuanjing realized that such a move was merely a temporary measure and would not last long.

His expression became stern, and then he rapidly slapped out with both palms.

Boom, boom, boom…

Loud rumbling sounds, one after another, echoed like thunder.

Various palm strikes were continuously unleashed, causing ripples in the air that flowed like waves, as if even the void was stagnating, then shattering.

With a wave of his hand, countless purple-blue Thunder powers, carrying a terrifying aura of destruction, surged upward from below.

It was as if the Heavenly River was reversing its course, surging upward in an unstoppable manner.

Boom, boom, boom.

The sky trembled, and the entire firmament changed color.

The clash between the two caused a fierce fluctuation, carrying their respective explosive powers as it surged towards both of them.

The face of the white-haired old man was stern as he waved his sleeves to fend off these energy blasts.

Pei Xuanjing’s expression remained unchanged. He utilized the technique of Universe Shift to stimulate his own potential. Using the skill of moving and deflecting forces, he was able to block these attacks without taking any damage.

Moreover, consciously or unconsciously, he mobilized his Gang Qi to counteract these forces, in order to speed up the integration of his internal and external Gang Qi.

“What audacity!” The white-haired elder realized Pei Xuanjing’s intent and shouted coldly.

He couldn’t believe that the youngster before him was so arrogant. Even in combat with him, the youngster didn’t give it his all and still intended to use their fight as an opportunity to practice integrating his internal and external Gang Qi. This audacity was bordering on suicidal.

However, he couldn’t help but recognize in his heart that this young man truly was extraordinarily gifted.

Even someone as exceptional as the recently deceased Li Tiange, who entered the Gang Qi Realm at the age of twenty and was barely able to master his internal Gang Qi and begin practicing using his external Gang Qi, was referred to as a once in a lifetime genius.

Yet the youngster before him seemed to be only fifteen and had already begun trying to integrate his internal and external Gang Qi, perfectly in harmony as one. Given his extraordinary pace of cultivation, coupled with his displayed combat prowess, how could this not startle the elder?

Today, this youngster had to die, else he would undoubtedly emerge as a significant threat in the future.

The potential danger that this youngster could pose to the great Li empire was out of the question. Just having a feud with such talent was enough to warrant a disaster.

His heart filled with an icy murderous intent, the elder was about to make a move. Just then, he heard Pei Xuanjing let out a hearty laugh:

“Hahaha, I have seen the techniques of a Heavenly Rank expert. Why don’t we let you assess my techniques?”

Pei Xuanjing reached out his right hand and grabbed. A long sword flew out of nowhere and landed in his hand.

This was a regular divine sword that Pei Xuanjing brought along when he left Yunzhong City. It’s essentially just an Indomitable Weapon from the Daming World.

Although it’s just an Indomitable Weapon, it could enhance Pei Xuanjing’s swordsmanship several times over.

Originally, Pei Xuanjing didn’t think he would meet anyone in the Yunzhong grassland worth drawing his sword against, but to have unexpectedly met a Heavenly Rank expert, he really ended up using it.

The moment the sword entered his hand, Pei Xuanjing’s aura changed dramatically. A piercing sharpness emanated from him, seemingly capable of piercing both Heaven and Earth.

Above the daytime sky, stars faintly appeared, as if they were real yet illusory.

Starlight fell from the sky onto Pei Xuanjing and the sword sheath in his hand.

The First Move: Nine Luminaries.

Along with the clanging sound of a sword being unsheathed, a radiant beam of sword light appeared abruptly, as if it had pierced through time and space, presenting itself without a moment’s notice.

The piercing sword light instantly drew in numerous Heaven and Earth Essence Qi, transforming into a giant sword of several meters in size. The sword’s body had nine stars flickering, forming a terrifying array that slashed towards the white-haired old man.

This was the sword art that Pei Xuanjing used during the competition at

Yunzhong Academy, a sword art he created by combining all of his learning. Starting with Nine Luminaries, it enhances to Eight Extremes, Seven Stars…and ultimately reverses to cultivate Yin Yang Mixed Origin.

In Pei Xuanjing’s view, even if this sword technique is not yet complete, in terms of power alone, it is not weaker than many unique martial arts in the Daming World.

Pei Xuanjing has big ambitions for this sword art. According to his ideas, when this sword technique truly reaches perfection and its limit, it should step into the realm of Immortal Path and become a true Immortal Sword Skill.

The white-haired old man’s face changed. He recalled in the information about the youngster that at the climax of the competition, he defeated more than ten opponents of the same rank with a final formidable sword technique.

Looking at the incoming sword, he felt as if all things around were annihilated by the sword light. There was nothing else, there was only this sword.

Facing such a terrible sword, the white-haired elder showed a cautious look on his face. Countless Heaven and Earth Essence Qi were rallying towards him..