"The result of this battle was actually expected.
Three years ago, the Sunburst Gang Leader could already crush Zuo Qingyang. Now that three years have passed, even if Zuo Qingyang’s strength has increased, do you think Jiangg Tao wouldn’t have improved?
A victory would be unusual."
"So, did the Sunburst Gang win this battle against the Nine Seals Sect?"
"Not exactly. If the Nine Seals Sect didn’t have some confidence, they would have relocated after being driven out of Wujiang County. Why wait until now?
It’s clear that even though the Sect Leader of the Nine Seals Sect was defeated, they still have a trump card.
This trump card could be the key to the outcome between these two forces."
The moment Zuo Qingyang was sent flying by two strikes, the discussions at the scene instantly became heated.
The Sunburst Gang side erupted in cheers, fervently and admiringly looking at the figure ahead.
Only Bai Ziyue’s face showed some changes at this moment.
In fact, before the battle between Gang Leader Jiangg Tao and the Nine Seals Sect Leader Zuo Qingyang, Bai Ziyue was actually sensing the state of the other two golden papers.
One remained still, always in a certain position.
But the other golden paper moved quietly the instant the Nine Seals Sect Leader Zuo Qingyang was defeated.
Then, Bai Ziyue’s gaze instantly pierced through, looking towards the position of the Nine Seals Sect mountain gate, and he just saw a figure silently descending the mountain.
Bai Ziyue’s pupils shrank, recognizing the identity of this figure.
This was one of the Di Family cultivators he had encountered more than half a month ago during his trip to Mist Valley.
Moreover, it was the strongest among them at that time, reaching the Ninth Layer of Qi Cultivation.
"The golden paper is in his hands? This could be troublesome.
Wait, what is he intending to do coming down the mountain at this moment?"
Bai Ziyue’s thoughts flashed, his heart sinking.
If not necessary, he would never want to face this Di Family cultivator, whose strength had reached the Ninth Layer of Qi Cultivation.
Such a being is too powerful, with many tricks up his sleeve, and Bai Ziyue was not very confident.
However, regarding that golden paper, he was almost determined to obtain it.
Moreover, if he wasn’t mistaken, the person’s purpose here was probably their Sunburst Gang Leader.
Instantly, his gaze turned to the battlefield, where the Gang Leader was somewhat triumphant.
Can the Gang Leader, a first-class expert, be a match for this Ninth Layer Di Family cultivator?
In terms of Martial Arts, I am indeed no match for you."
Zuo Qingyang sighed deeply, an indescribable melancholy in his tone.
After three years of diligent training and significant improvement, he still couldn’t surpass Jiangg Tao, and the dissatisfaction in his heart turned into a sigh.
"However, the conflict between my Nine Seals Sect and your Sunburst Gang is not yet over!"
As soon as his words fell, Zuo Qingyang’s hand trembled, and instantly more than ten black spheres were shot out with his techniques.
For victory, he no longer cared about Jianghu’s morality.
Jiangg Tao’s face changed dramatically, his long sword swept swiftly, and bursts of blade light shot out from his long sword like sparks of electricity.
The moment the blade light struck some of the spheres, bursts of thunder roared.
The blade light shattered under the fierce thundering explosion.
Moreover, three or four spheres rolled next to Jiangg Tao.
Jiangg Tao was startled, quickly leaping up, allowing the Sunburst Technique’s inner strength within him to turn into mercury-like liquid and flow rapidly.
The protective golden bell technique instantly activated.
Layer upon layer, a towering and grand golden bell, with seven layers in total, enveloped him completely.
The thunder exploded, with such powerful force that it blasted the ground several meters deep.
The protective golden bell on Jiangg Tao’s body shattered under the violent thunder attack, breaking six layers.
In the end, only one layer of the golden bell firmly protected his entire body.
"All Nine Seals Sect disciples, kill!"
At this moment, Zuo Qingyang, bleeding from the corners of his mouth, his hair disheveled, looking battered but ferociously powerful, charged forward, his single hand raised to the sky, forming a giant palm print that smashed down.
Strike when he is weak to take his life.
He grasped the timing excellently.
"Hmph! I knew you wouldn’t give up easily."
At this point, Jiangg Tao’s face became calm, his tone cold, and a dazzling blade light rapidly condensed in the void.
Zuo Qingyang’s heart filled with fear, his voice changed, and deep in his eyes, a trace of terror appeared.
He suddenly realized the difference in this blade strike.
This blade actually contained a majestic momentum, as if it could sweep all the opponents in the world with its overwhelming blade light.
At this moment, he suddenly understood.
This was Sword Momentum!
A sword momentum infused with the martial artist’s spirit and will.
He never thought that Jiangg Tao could harness Sword Momentum.
Even though it wasn’t perfected, its level already far surpassed his.
He couldn’t block it!
He knew that facing this strike, he was bound to be defenseless. If struck, he would undoubtedly die.
Almost without hesitation, Zuo Qingyang screamed wildly.
He knew that the elder from the Di Family must be on the battlefield.
In the face of life and death, he could no longer care about much and shouted for help in front of countless martial artists.
As a curse rang out, a green sword of light silently shot out.
In almost the blink of an eye, it approached Jiangg Tao’s back.
At this moment, if Jiangg Tao slashed Zuo Qingyang with one strike, then this small sword would surely pierce through Jiangg Tao in an instant.
Even if he still retained a layer of Golden Bell Shield defense on him, it was the same.
However, at the critical moment, the sure-hit strike of the Di Family Cultivator failed.
A pitch-black bead shot out at almost the same speed as the green small sword.
Then, at the moment of contact with the green small sword.
Thunder roared explosively, accompanied by a scorching flame aura.
And the green flying sword slightly paused amidst the thundering explosion, changing direction and shooting past two meters away from Jiangg Tao.
At the critical moment, it was Bai Ziyue who took action.
From the beginning to the end, his attention was on that Di Family Cultivator.
Thus, before the others rushed forward due to Zuo Qingyang summoning them, he had already charged out first and quickly approached the Sunburst Gang Leader and others.
Only then could he intervene in time at this moment.
"Hm? Fire Thunder Bead?"
The Di Family Cultivator’s face changed, naturally recognizing the name of this black bead.
So, Di Ao was killed by you back then?"
Almost simultaneously, this Di Family Cultivator recognized Bai Ziyue’s identity.
Even though it was just a brief encounter back then, immortal cultivators have strong spiritual power and vivid memories, so there was no mistake.
Before Bai Ziyue finished his words.
A scream of utmost terror ensued.
Nine Seals Sect Leader, a first-class expert, Zuo Qingyang, was almost cut in half.
His breath instantly weakened and finally fell into complete silence.
Without the Di Family Cultivator’s help and facing Jiangg Tao’s powerful sword momentum, he had no resistance at all and was directly killed.
At this point, Jiangg Tao turned around, his expression grave as he looked at this person.
Then his gaze fell on Bai Ziyue, and he said with a slight bitter smile, "When Chief Clerk Li and Lord Pei of the Immortal Ascension Pavilion specially spoke for you, I had my suspicions.
Sure enough, my guess was correct; you are an immortal cultivator."
"But at the same time, I am also a Sunburst Gang member."
Bai Ziyue’s eyes flickered, seeing his soul energy sharply increase, feeling a tinge of joy deep inside but speaking calmly.
He had anticipated his identity being exposed long ago.
When the gang leader summoned him and deliberately pointed that out, he knew that the other side must have realized his identity.
This moment merely proved it.
If it was in the past, he might be worried, but now, with his increased strength and full confidence, he did not care much even if exposed.
"Indeed, a useless waste."
The Di Family Cultivator cursed at Zuo Qingyang, then turned his icy gaze towards Jiangg Tao, coldly saying, "The first time was just luck. Next time, you won’t have such luck."
As for Bai Ziyue, he was completely ignored.
Even though Bai Ziyue, like him, was an immortal cultivator.
But in his view, Bai Ziyue’s strength was too weak to draw any attention.
The Di Family Cultivator spat out, and the green flying sword shot up again, transforming into a streak of lightning, shooting towards Jiangg Tao.
This sword strike was incredibly swift, like a bolt of lightning, and within moments, it reached Jiangg Tao.
"Celestial Blade Seven Techniques!"
Jiangg Tao’s heart pounded, and he roared, his long saber swept down like rushing rivers.
A thunderous clash sounded.
Jiangg Tao staggered back a step, and the green flying sword also paused slightly.
But soon, the green small sword shot out again.
His face changed drastically, layers of Golden Bell emerged immediately.
Five layers of Golden Bell were shattered consecutively.
But by then, the green flying sword had lost its power and recoiled.
At the same time, Bai Ziyue also took action.
Reaching into his chest, he instantly produced a stack of talismans.
With no hesitation, he quickly activated the talismans.
In an instant, dark clouds gathered in the void, dimming the sky.
Bolts of thunder followed, sweeping down from the sky towards the Di Family Cultivator.
Countless bolts of lightning descended, truly like a world-shattering phenomenon.
The immense commotion left almost everyone at the scene astounded.
They gazed in shock and fear at the layered dark clouds and the lightning flashing within them.