The crimson eyes stared fiercely at Pei Xuanjing, the howl of the Howling Moon Gray Wolf echoed for tens of miles, their ensuing words shocking countless people.
"Good, good, good. To think you dare to cross hands with me merely using an avatar, you're truly arrogant to the extreme." The Howling Moon Gray Wolf spat out in anger, its laughter exposing the extent of its outrage.
From its initial test against the opponent, it had felt something strange, but it did not think much of it until this moment, when it shockingly realized that the human in front of it was merely an avatar.
How could this not anger it? Their opponent, who had fought with all their might, was merely an avatar. This greatly infuriated and humiliated the self-important Howling Moon Gray Wolf.
"An avatar!"
Apart from Mr. Wu, who had long known the truth, everyone else was shocked. Their faces were full of disbelief as they looked at the bloody figure of a man who seemed somewhat embarrassed.
The previously mighty Pei Xuanjing was merely an avatar, this revelation left them utterly astounded.
If an avatar could be this powerful, how terrifying would the strength of his real form be?
"An External Incarnation, such a legendary Divine Ability truly exists!" Xue Wuheng whispered.
The Demonic Cult's teachings have many mentions about cultivating avatars; however, those skills have long been lost, and he didn't pay much attention to them. But the abilities that Pei Xuanjing showcased today made him reconsider these ideas.
Not just him, the other Taoists present, including the Elder Heavenly Master, all from powerful factions, had heard of such an ability but had never thought that it existed in reality.
"The Body Refining method of External Incarnation is a top tier Divine Ability in the Sky Wasteland. I didn't expect to see it utilized by Grandmaster Pei today." Mu Binghua said steadily, holding Pei Xuanjing in even higher regard.
Don't think the Body Refining method of External Incarnation that Pei Xuanjing used so casually is common. This ability is considered top-tier in the Sky Wasteland, especially for those strong individuals who practice Body Refining. It is exceedingly compatible and crucial for self-preservation.
Although one can cultivate this Divine Ability after reaching the Fifth Order, due to its rarity, many body cultivators who have reached the Seventh Level of the Spiritual Realm have never had the opportunity to obtain it. It has always only been in the hands of few powerful factions and top-tier warriors.
If the news of Pei Xuanjing possessing this ability spreads to the Sky Wasteland, countless warriors, especially those practicing Body Refining, would go mad.
"Hehe, I just didn't expect a Demon Race's King at the Fifth Level of the Spiritual Realm. Otherwise, I would not have come here with just an avatar." Pei Xuanjing said indifferently.
Pei Xuanjing had obtained this Divine Ability of Body Refining External Incarnation from the previous Projected World. The Xuan King had relied on this ability to dominate the world, becoming a famous powerful figure among the human race kings and lords.
During the previous grand contest between the human race and the Demon Race, although the Xuan King was killed by a demon king, he didn't truly die as he retained an avatar, thereby saving his life.
The Xuan King who originally intended to revive his fortune realized after learning of Pei Xuanjing's achievements in tearing down the demon kings at the grand contest, that he would surely not be able to overcome the rising Pei Xuanjing even if he restored his power in the future.
Furthermore, although he survived, he had many enemies and was constantly in danger.
Eventually, the decisive Xuan King chose to offer this Divine Ability to Pei Xuanjing, resolving disputes between him and Pei Xuanjing, and also gaining Pei Xuanjing's protection as a result.
After returning to the Daming World, after feeling that due to the stage of the recovery of Heaven and Earth, he could only exert his skills to the Fourth Level of the Spiritual Realm, Pei Xuanjing chose to create an avatar with the strength of the Third Level of the Spiritual Realm. Meanwhile, his main body continued to retreat in Shenxiao Mountain, amassing his skill and accumulating Taoyun.
Pei Xuanjing originally thought that with this avatar, he could roam freely across the world, especially after receiving information from Wang Boan that the strongest member of the Demon Race was only at the Third Level of the Spirit Realm. This made him completely at ease.
With the arrival here, however, he was first seen through by the mysterious Mr. Wu and then encountered the Demon Race's Fifth Level of the Spiritual Realm Wolf King.
The strength of this Wolf King is definitely formidable. Even if he can use his avatar to display a Fourth Level Spiritual Realm's strength, his physical strength alone is inferior to his.
"So it shall be. I'll first slay this avatar of yours, then ascend to Shenxiao Mountain and kill your real body!" The Howling Moon Gray Wolf said savagely.
Regardless of the reason, since Pei Xuanjing had brought him such humiliation, he would cleanse it with Pei Xuanjing's life.
First, he would kill the avatar today, slay this group of humans, and later, he would invade the Divine Continent, kill the real person and flatten Shenxiao Mountain.
"Hahaha." Pei Xuanjing laughed, as if he had heard some amusing joke.
His face turned cold, and he disdainfully said, "Just with you!"
"What I say, I do!" The Howling Moon Gray Wolf said with murderous intent: "Use all your skills, I will surely make you willing to die."
Pei Xuanjing sneered, "Then pay close attention!"
He turned to the Elder Heavenly Master and said, "Elder Heavenly Master, may I borrow your sword!"
You must remember that this world is not like the projected world Pei Xuanjing was previously in where his ability in Refining Qi and Refining Spirit was suppressed by Heaven and Earth, so he could only fight physically.
In this Daming World, he has ability in all three fields and the strength he could show is not only this. Even if this avatar only has the strength of the Third Level of the Spirit Realm, it's enough.
He has slain a Demon King before!
"Good, good, good!" The Elder Heavenly Master laughed heartily: "Take the sword!"
The Yin-Yang Evil-Slaying Treasure Sword soared into the sky and landed in Pei Xuanjing's hands.
With the Wolf King's power, he could completely prevent Pei Xuanjing's movement, but he just stood there, watching him without any action.
The two divine swords fell into Pei Xuanjing's hands, making his momentum even more terrifying.
Boom!
If you say that the previous Pei Xuanjing was only domineering and powerful, then now he had an added layer of sharpness.
The sharpness and aura, like a dazzling sun, rose to the sky, making the powerful demons look aside in fright and horror.
They had only heard of how strong Pei Xuanjing's swordsmanship was, but when they truly felt it, they realized how terrifying his sword practice realm was.
At this moment, Pei Xuanjing, who was wielding a sword, had a fierce sword intent that, despite not having been directed at them, made them shiver from the sharpness, their instincts sensing the dangerous aura as if death was looming around them.
The human tribe's powerhouses, like the old celestial master and others, had expected this. The strength demonstrated by Pei Xuanjing, whether or not he had a sword in hand, was worlds apart.
"His swordsmanship seems to have become stronger." Xue Hanyi looked at his sister.
As someone who had experienced it firsthand, directly facing Pei Xuanjing's sword, he was clearly aware of the power of Pei Xuanjing's swordsmanship, which seemed to be even more exceptional now.
The pupils of Mu Binghua were even brighter. Most of the females from Heart Moon Lake, where she originated, specialized in swordsmanship with the Heart Moon Sword Skill being famous worldwide. Hence, her perception of swordsmanship was incredibly sharp.
Mr. Wu's smile was even wider.
This Yin-Yang Evil-Slaying Treasure Sword once belonged to the Ancestor Celestial Master, used to slay evil and demons. The original pair of magical swords had been brought to the Sky Wasteland by the predecessors of Dragon Tiger Mountain.
The pair of Ten Thousand-Forged divine weapons now in existence were forged later. The female sword stayed in Dragon Tiger Mountain most of the time and would not be used lightly, while only the male sword could be taken down the mountain.
At this moment, as Pei Xuanjing held the Yin-Yang Evil-Slaying Treasure Sword in his hand, a pervasive sense of familiarity filled his heart.
He couldn't help but recall, during that specific Netherworld Book's page projection, he had borrowed this divine sword. Coupled with the matter he discussed with the old celestial master at Dragon Tiger Mountain, Pei Xuanjing became increasingly interested in the information found on the Netherworld Book's page.
Clang!
Pei Xuanjing acted decisively and made his move again. Without any nonsense, he drew his sword directly.
His movements were neat and precise. From grasping the sword, to drawing it, unsheathing it, and finally slashing, each move was as smooth as flowing water, without the slightest pause!
Sword Drawing Skill!
The Yin-Yang Evil-slaying divine sword was unsheathed.
The dazzling sword light almost burst with terrifying power at the moment the sword left the sheath, seemingly ready to slice through anything.
Moreover, this slash was rapid to the extreme. It seemed to pierce through time and space, silent and traceless. The moment you see it, the sword has already arrived.
Just in the blink of an eye, the chilling sword light illuminated the sky, ruthlessly sweeping through everything, slashing down upon the Howling Moon Gray Wolf.
With the Ten Thousand-Forged divine weapon in hand, the power unveiled by Pei Xuanjing at this moment was much beyond everyone's imagination.
At this moment, there was no difference in combat power between him and the Howling Moon Gray Wolf, and the original gap was wiped out by this Ten Thousand-Forged divine weapon.
"If you truly are in the fifth level of the Spirit Realm, I may not be able to kill you, but due to the suppression of Heaven and Earth, you can't fully demonstrate the power of the fifth level of the Spirit Realm. Therefore, we have equivalent strength capabilities," Pei Xuanjing thought.
Actually, the theory is simple. At this time, although the world of Daming has flowed once again, it can only allow a display of power up to the fourth level of the Spiritual Realm. No one could break this rule. Even with realm breakthroughs, the Howling Moon Gray Wolf cannot give it his all.
Just like now, the Heaven and Earth are a 100-point test paper, even if the Wolf King possesses 120 points worth of strength, he can only achieve 100 points, not a single point more.
Pei Xuanjing, who is in the third level of the Spiritual Realm, might only hold 90 points of strength, but via the Yin-Yang Evil-Slaying Treasure Sword, he achieved the strength of 100 points as well. The difference between them was temporarily eliminated, and they are now battling each other with 100 points of strength, it's hard to say who will emerge victorious.
"Damn it." The Wolf King could feel the terror induced by this sword, his brows furrowed.
He had indeed been careless, overlooking the confinement of Heaven and Earth.
Having lived in Sky Wasteland continuously, he had always only considered how to enhance his strength, never thinking of the day when his strength would exceed the limit of Heaven and Earth, being constrained. This was almost impossible to imagine in Sky Wasteland.
Faced with such a terrifying sword, the Howling Moon Gray Wolf howled towards the sky, its aura soaring once again. Its claws, in its half-demon form, sparked with Wind and Thunder. The enormous figure of the wolf, its feet tall, bulged in muscle. After a long howl, it traversed several miles in an instant, like a silver lightning bolt, and charged straight toward Pei Xuanjing's sword.
This terrifying power surged upwards, unyielding, allowing no avoidance or obstruction, a battle intent that was utmost rigid and intense, to the extreme.
Boom!
The echoing explosion resounded throughout the forest, the clashing of weapons resonating as if tearing apart the earth, shaking the entire sky.
As expected, the demon's body was formidable. The Howling Moon Gray Wolf took on Pei Xuanjing's sword attack, suffering only a slight injury. The terrifying sword's qi brushed past the wolf, leaving behind a sword cut several miles long in its wake.
The next moment, the Howling Moon Gray Wolf attacked again. The roiling demonic aura surged out, rushing towards Pei Xuanjing. It was like the howl of a ferocious beast from the ancient past, countless waves of energy swirling around him.
With a sinister face, fierce and decisive, claws flailing, a cold light flickered, surging and roaring.
Pei Xuanjing's face was also icy cold as he swiftly swung his Three-Five Evil Slaying Sword, accompanied by the Dragon's Roar Tiger's Howl, with Wind and Thunder at its side.
The sword qi roared like a Thunder Dragon, rolling, leaping, with air being cut wherever the sword light reached. The blade of the sword was sharp and unmatched, and countless sword qi crisscrossed.
One was an unparalleled swordsman, sword light traversing over a hundred miles. The other, a ferocious demon king, demonic aura filled the ten thousand feet sky.
From afar, the momentum of their clash was earth-shattering, the ground cracked, boulders flew, terrible fierceness filled the air, mountains, and rivers shook.
This terrifying confrontation is arguably the strongest fight on this earth since the Tang Dynasty, thousands of years ago. The violent clash left both human and demon spectators from afar shocked to the core, with indescribable feelings.
"Today, I will slay you here!" A cold voice echoed throughout Heaven and Earth. The Howling Moon Gray Wolf, looking at the approaching darkness, its crimson eyes filled with blood and the intent to kill.
The seemingly tangible murderous intent released, leaving the grass beneath him void of life.
Howl!
Long roars spread in all directions, causing countless wolves on the prairie to respond. For a time, the howling of ten thousand wolves resonated.
The next moment, the three-meter-tall body of the Howling Moon Gray Wolf slowly began to grow larger, morphing into its original form. A massive Howling Moon Gray Wolf appeared in front of Pei Xuanjing, its rolling demonic aura swirling around, like a raging flame.
Its full-bodied silver hair stood up like steel needles, its overpowering demonic aura swirling around its majestic body that looked as if it was cast from steel. As it lunged, a wave of monstrous demonic aura surged out like a tidal wave, aiming to engulf Pei Xuanjing.
Pei Xuanjing's face was icy cold, his eyes flashing brilliant light, his aura also exploded once again. He coldly spat out a few words: "Nine Luminaries!"
He slowly lifted his sword, his movements were slow, the sword move was unadorned, but the aura from his body continued to grow and rise. The Shenxiao Origin Qi spread in all directions. Green, red, yellow, white, black, purple colors dyed the entire sky. The area around hundreds of miles was covered by these six colors, as if the entire sky had been transformed into these colors.
In the dimly lit sky, the Nine Luminaries' stars radiated brilliant light and then almost everyone saw rich starlight descending towards Pei Xuanjing.
This faint starlight enveloped Pei Xuanjing, as if turned into a star cloak, adding an aura of mystery and nobility to him.
The First Sword – Nine Luminaries.
Pei Xuanjing's eyes were full of fighting intent, the Evil-Slaying Sword in his hand was buzzing violently. The long sword was swung down, countless starlight illuminating, thunder roaring.
With a sword strike, it was as if the Nine Heavens Milky Way was pouring down, rolling down, the surging Shenxiao Origin Qi activated the endless Heaven and Earth Essence Qi, stirring up towering waves.
The sword light was icy cold, it was as if there was a dragon's roar and tiger's howl echoing beneath the heavens. For a moment, countless people were shocked by it.
Boom!
The unmatched brilliance of the sword broke apart the surging demonic aura. The sharp sword qi vaporized these demonic energies, with countless blasts landing on the body of the Howling Moon Gray Wolf.
Pei Xuanjing did not stop to see the result of this attack, continuing to attack relentlessly, without any hesitation.
Pei Xuanjing wielded his sword, launching eight consecutive strikes. In a blink, sword qi crossed through the eight directions, lingering for a long time before dissipating.
These eight strands of sword qi surged up towards the heavens, occupying the positions of the Eight Extremes of the universe. They corresponded to the eight trigrams of Taoism, each complementing and restraining one another, continuously interacting in an endless cycle.
In an instant, an image of the Eight Trigrams, formed by sword qi, appeared in the sky. The eight strands of sword qi supported each other, restrained each other, promoted each other, unceasing and endless.
Second Sword, The Eight Extremes!
Countless essences of Heaven and Earth converged and flowed into the Eight Trigrams Sword image, illuminating the symbolic positions of the image.
The Eight Trigrams Sword image descended from the heavens, trapping the Howling Moon Gray Wolf within it.
"So this is your Magical Domain? It's nothing more than a simple trick. Do you think you can trap me with such tactics? It's merely a fool's dream." The Howling Moon Gray Wolf said disdainfully.
If it were not for the emergence of this Magical Domain, he would have almost forgotten that the human in front of him was nothing more than a fifth-order practitioner of the Path of Qi Refinement. In his eyes, this Magical Domain was mediocre at best.
The Howling Moon Gray Wolf was well-acquainted with Magical Domains, but the Demon Race never placed much importance on them. The effort spent cultivating a Magical Domain would be better spent strengthening one's physical body.
The next moment, he swiped his giant paw towards one of the trigram positions.
Boom!
The terrifying power caused the Eight Trigrams Sword image to shake three times, dimming its brilliance slightly.
The force that a fifth stage Demon King can exert is incredibly terrifying. Evidently, Pei Xuanjing's trap wouldn't hold him for long.
However, Pei Xuanjing hadn't intended to trap him with this move to begin with. A brief delay was enough.
Ignoring the Howling Moon Gray Wolf who was continuously shaking within the Eight Trigrams Sword image, he made his move again.
Boom! His already intense aura grew stronger, and the Shenxiao Origin Qi surged around him.
With one hand holding his sword and the other plucking at the strings of the air, he quickly formed an indiscernible talisman gesture. In front of him, Green, red, yellow, white, and black lights flickered, intertwining with each other rapidly before merging into a profound scroll. It seemed to symbolize spring, summer, autumn, and winter, encompassing five directions and five elements, four seasons, and five sequences.
"Come, thunder!" Pei Xuanjing drew forth vibrant purple lightning with a gesture.
With a light pat, the purple light melded with the scroll, becoming a lightning serpent that coiled and twisted within it.
In an instant, life and destruction were added to the scroll, making it seem even more vivid and lifelike.
"Die!"
Pei Xuanjing roared, and the Evil-slaying Sword struck out once more.
The next moment, the Big Dipper in the sky shone brightly, and seven rays of starlight fell down.
The Seven Stars Suppress Evil was a Yin-Yang Evil-slaying Treasure Sword, essentially a sword technique of the immortals dedicated to suppressing demons. With the power of Seven Stars added, it became even mightier.
Third Sword, The Seven Stars.
Tian Shu and Tian Xuan formed the hilt, Tian Ji, Tian Quan, and Yu Heng made up the body, Kai Yang was the blade, and Yao Guang was the tip. Borrowing the force of the Big Dipper's seven-star constellation to oppose enemies.
The intensely shimmering Big Dipper shone brightly, illuminating the whole sky in an ethereal glow. It felt as if even the Seven Death Stars of the Southern Dipper had been attracted, triggering an inexplicable attraction with the Greedy Wolf Star and the Army-Breaking Star.
He made a sweeping strike, blade arcing through the air, revealing the ultimate sharpness!
The firmament quivered, everyone's eyes filled with this dazzling sword that seemed to sever even the Milky Way in half, aimed right at the Howling Moon Gray Wolf in the Eight Trigrams Sword Diagram.
Previously, the Howling Moon Gray Wolf had fought ferociously, causing the Eight Trigrams Sword Diagram to waver on the brink of collapse. Just as it was about to shatter the diagram and stride out, it saw this terrifying sword descending, and before one could blink, the sword was already in front of it.
In that moment, the Howling Moon Gray Wolf was left with no escape. Its fur stood on end, smelling a dangerous threat.
It stirred its bloodline, choosing to resist this attack head-on.
Roar!
Howling Moon Gray Wolf gave out a painful howl. The piercing sword qi perforated its fur, leaving countless wounds on it. In an instant, the wolf's silver fur was dyed crimson with fresh blood.
A large patch of fur on its spine disappeared, replaced by swirling sword qi that refused to dissipate.
This sword strike left it profoundly wounded, but the demon king's robust vitality allowed it to survive.
"Ah…ah…ah…" The Howling Moon Gray Wolf wailed as it furiously charged towards Pei Xuanjing, vowing to slay this human.
The massive silver wolf, blood-soaked, roared, its jaws wide and fangs bared. It had plunged into insanity, losing all rationality. Even the earth trembled as its massive body moved.
However, Pei Xuanjing moved faster. Seeing that his sword did not kill his opponent, a bitter expression appeared at the corners of Pei Xuanjing's mouth. It seemed he would have to use his final move.
"To think that this incarnation, which was just created not long ago, is going to be destroyed. What a pity." Pei Xuanjing thought to himself.
In the next moment, he released all the power of his Yin Spirit. The power of Yin Spirit, body, and Primordial Qi rolled and mutually rotated within his body, as though forming a new kind of power. However, it was a pity; it seemed like the power of the Yin Spirit was slightly lacking and could not completely integrate.
Pei Xuanjing raised an eyebrow, an idea surfacing in his mind. However, he quickly suppressed that thought and released all three sources of power, pouring them into his Evil-slaying Sword.
The Yin-Yang Evil-Slaying Treasure Sword truly lived up to its name as a ten thousand-forged divine weapon crafted by Dragon Tiger Mountain at a great expense. It was even superior to the Longevity Sword that Pei Xuanjing had in the World of Myriad Manifestations, capable of handling these three kinds of power, making it even more awe-inspiring.
Pei Xuanjing was seen slowly advancing, moving with no haste, his actions plain, but the colors of teal, crimson, yellow, white, black, purple, and azure, all various colors, surrounded him.
Under this sword technique, in addition to the illuminating sword intent, one could also sense the vernal vitality, the summer's scorching heat, the desolation of autumn, and the frigid coldness of winter.
Four Seasons Rotation, cyclical and undecided, incessant, as if it had no beginning and no end, an endless loop.
Pei Xuanjing stood there, moving with the sword, the sword following his heart's desires, seeming at this moment to be integrating the heaven and earth, carrying a certain indescribable charm.
At this moment, Pei Xuanjing's essence, energy, and mind merged into one, producing a power that had reached its peak. This was the maximum battle power that this incarnation of his could exert. He had indeed touched upon the peak power of the Great Ming world, which had only just revived not long ago. Unconsciously, the will of heaven and earth had vested in him.
At this moment, a terrifying sword intent permeated hundreds of miles. Even those who were tens of miles away like the Elder Celestial Master and others could also sense the terror of this sword.
Especially the few swords wielders among them, they could easily feel the excitement and jealousy from the divine swords in their hands. It seemed to cheer for the profoundness of this sword technique and was also envious as it wasn't them performing it.
"That sword move, it's out again!" The Elder Celestial Master said, his face enigmatic as he spoke in a low voice.
The Taoist Qingxu held onto the Zhenwu Sword in his hand, gently nodded, and said, "This move is even more terrifying."
The usually aloof Mr. Wu, also had deep eyes filled with sparkling brilliance at this moment.
If this sword strike were to be launched, it would undoubtedly shake heaven and earth.
Everyone was clear about this.
"This sword, Shenxiao Heaven's Intention, will send you on your way." Pei Xuanjing's voice echoed through the sky.