Seeing this, Gu Yang casually flicked his fingers.
A sharp blade of sword qi pierced straight through the old man’s skull.
The fourth-level Core Formation elder, Died on the spot.
And this scene, Played out before the eyes of Li Tianming and Xue Wujian, who were still locked in fierce combat.
They froze, eyes wide.
“Forty percent sword intent!” Xue Wujian cried out in shock.
“This sword technique… it’s simply divine! Just how deep is Gu Yang’s understanding of swordsmanship?” Li Tianming couldn’t help but take a deep breath.
What caught his attention was the sword move Gu Yang had just unleashed. It looked casual, almost effortless, Yet it brimmed with profound mastery of the sword.
Could a seventeen-year-old disciple really perform something ?
His astonishment quickly turned into elation.
A genius? No, A monster! Gu Yang is a monster among monsters!
In all of Haonan Province, No, even across the entire Chu Kingdom, Gu Yang’s talent could rival the most terrifying prodigies.
Excitement flickered in Li Tianming’s eyes.
Meanwhile, The True Disciples hiding in the bushes were all dumbfounded.
“Wait… am I seeing things?” “That sword qi looked so weak, but when it exploded… it was insane!” “Sword intent! Forty percent sword intent! Gu Yang’s mastery of swordsmanship has broken through again!” “Unbelievable! That sword qi was so sharp, even a fourth-level Core Formation cultivator couldn’t withstand it. He was crushed!” “Hold on… I think I’ve seen that sword move before.” “I saw a Profound-grade sword technique in the Martial Pavilion called the Explosive Qi Shift Sword Art. It looked a lot like what Gu Yang just used.” “I’ve read that one too. It channels true essence into the sword during a swing, forming a blade of sword qi that explodes into countless sharp blades…great for crowd control!” “But Gu Yang seemed to control the sword qi and target specific enemies. That’s not part of the Explosive Qi Shift Sword Art!” “Exactly. A Profound-grade sword art couldn’t possibly unleash that kind of power. Even a fourth-level Core Formation cultivator was helpless!”
Gu Yang overheard their discussion and raised an eyebrow.
Actually… they weren’t wrong.
The technique he used was indeed the Explosive Qi Shift Sword Art. But he hadn’t followed the technique’s standard execution. Instead, he had infused it with his own understanding, A casual strike, nothing more.
After all, his swordsmanship had already reached the level of a grandmaster. Every move is a technique. Even a casual swing could rival a high-grade Earth-rank martial art.
Combined with forty percent sword intent… How could a fourth-level Core Formation cultivator possibly withstand that?
Of course, the elder’s death wasn’t the end. The true culprit was still alive.
Gu Yang turned his gaze toward Xue Wujian.
Xue Wujian noticed and frowned. He was already considering retreat.
He had severely underestimated Gu Yang’s strength. He thought a fourth-level Core Formation cultivator would be more than enough to kill Gu Yang.
But he hadn’t expected Gu Yang to have grasped forty percent sword intent. Once sword intent reached minor completion, its power became overwhelming.
At Gu Yang’s current level, he could likely threaten even sixth-level Core Formation cultivators.
If it were a one-on-one fight, Xue Wujian wouldn’t be afraid. But with Li Tianming nearby, If a battle broke out, he would be at a severe disadvantage.
Gu Yang might not be able to kill him directly, but if he distracted Xue Wujian with sharp sword qi while Li Tianming attacked…
After weighing his options, Xue Wujian didn’t hesitate. He turned and fled.
Li Tianming wasn’t about to let him go easily. He unleashed his true essence, forming a massive hand in midair that reached for Xue Wujian. Chapters fırst released on NoveIＦire.net
But Xue Wujian moved with incredible speed, His body surrounded by a faint blood mist. He easily dodged the grasp of the giant hand.
Seeing this, Gu Yang frowned. He raised his sword and swung.
A terrifying blade of sword qi sliced through the air, aiming straight for Xue Wujian.
Sensing the sword qi closing in, Xue Wujian quickly turned and released a surge of blood energy, Colliding with the incoming attack.
A deafening shockwave echoed across the battlefield. Xue Wujian’s expression turned grim.
“Damn it! Gu Yang! Mark my words…unless you never leave Liuyun Sect again, I will kill you!”
His voice rang out cold and heavy.
Then, using the force of the recoil, He accelerated his escape.
SWOOSH! He vanished into a cloud of blood mist, disappearing from sight.
Li Tianming frowned deeply.
“That guy… slippery as an eel!”
As for Gu Yang, he looked slightly helpless.
If Li Tianming and the other disciples weren’t here… I would’ve used my trump card and killed him with one strike.
But with so many eyes watching, it wasn’t the time to reveal everything.
Let him live a few more days.
Gu Yang’s eyes flickered. He sheathed his spirit sword at his waist.
“Gu Yang, are you hurt?” Li Tianming turned to him, concerned in his voice.
“Don’t worry, Grand Elder. I’m fine.”
Li Tianming finally relaxed.
“Xue Wujian will definitely keep an eye on you. If you leave the sect… he’ll come prepared to kill.” “For now, stay within the sect. Don’t go down the mountain.”
He gave a firm warning.
Gu Yang simply nodded, though he didn’t seem too concerned.
With the threat gone, Li Tianming summoned the flying vessel and led the disciples back to the sect.
Along the way, Every True Disciple stared at Gu Yang like he was some kind of monster.