Chapter 970: Chapter 944 Tangyu Shows Power for the First Time
Moreover, Tangyu felt that Xuan Geng had not used his full strength, but even so, it was still enough to defeat him.
“”Ten Thousand Shadows, Thousand Layered Waves”, truly impressive.” Tangyu quickly recognized the spell that Xuan Geng had used, having reviewed all the spells of the Second Layer. Naturally, he immediately identified this spell. It is a water attribute law, suitable for Water Attribute cultivators to practice.
Of course, the attributes can mutually generate and overcome each other, allowing the integration of powers from other attributes. A perfect fusion can significantly enhance its power.
The “Ten Thousand Shadows, Thousand Layered Waves” comprises five artistic conceptions: the First Layer is one wave, the Second Layer is ten waves, the Third Layer is a hundred waves, the Fourth Layer is a thousand waves, and the Fifth Layer is ten thousand waves.
Just now, Xuan Geng had only displayed one wave. Xuan Geng was only at the fourth layer of the Mystic Law Realm, yet his methods were enough to suppress Tangyu, highlighting the gap between experts and ordinary people.
Seeing Tangyu being suppressed by Xuan Geng, the senior disciples began to cheer up.
An elder said, “Xuan Geng’s strength is quite commendable, more than enough to hone newcomers. No matter how strong Tangyu is, he still has to lose.”
Elder Bai’s eyes flashed with a peculiar light and he said, “That’s not entirely certain; the battle isn’t over, and it’s hard to say anything definitively.”
“Oh?” Upon hearing Elder Bai’s words, the other elders were somewhat surprised, as they hadn’t viewed Tangyu favorably.
Xuan Geng looked at Tangyu and said, “Being able to withstand my sword is already quite remarkable, but you are not my match. Why not admit defeat now?”
Tangyu slightly curled his lips into a faint smile and said, “Senior Brother Xuan Geng, this is just the beginning. Isn’t it too soon to admit defeat? I know you haven’t used your full power, but neither have I. I’m somewhat stubborn and won’t easily give in. Since today is a friendly spar, with guidance from senior brothers, I naturally want to seize this opportunity. So, please continue to guide me, Senior Brother.”
“Arrogant!”
“Truly clueless.”
Tangyu’s words naturally drew dissatisfaction from the senior disciples. Everyone knew this was a show of force from seniors to newcomers, not an opportunity for sparring or guidance. Tangyu’s words evidently provoked the senior disciples, feeling their dignity had been challenged.
Xuan Geng’s brow furrowed slightly. In truth, he had offered Tangyu a way out by suggesting he admit defeat, ending the thrashing. Continuing would undoubtedly result in losses for Tangyu. Yet, this fellow failed to appreciate the opportunity.
Xuan Geng shook his head and said, “In that case, take one more move from me. However, this move is very powerful, so don’t blame me if it hurts you, Junior Brother Tangyu.”
Tangyu boldly gestured and said, “Senior Brother Xuan Geng, go ahead and make your move. Don’t worry about injuring me.”
Without further ado, Xuan Geng’s sword force moved, and his momentum surged. The slow, world-shocking sword beams descended like tidal waves from the ocean. This was Sword Force Qi Waves, surging across the long river, shaking the Nine Heavens. A wave surged forth with a force to annihilate the heavens and earth.
But this time, it wasn’t just one wave; seven successive waves were unleashed.
The seven waves, vast and mighty, descended upon Tangyu. The sheer force of this sword momentum completely obliterated a thousand yards of space, forming an ocean of Sword Qi.
The onlookers were terrified by this overwhelming momentum.
Yu Feng and Zi Cang, too, couldn’t help but feel a bit worried for Tangyu.
Tangyu’s brows knitted with concern, feeling the fierce force of Xuan Geng’s attack. Previously, one wave was already terrifying; now, with seven successive waves, the power is more than sevenfold, possibly even tenfold.
Tangyu hesitated not a second. A gleam flashed in his eyes as he swung his sword, unleashing the Mindful Style of the “Bright Moon Sword Art”. With one stroke, Yin Yang and Kaitai opened, the sun and moon shone together, seizing heaven and earth.
One sword stroke, illuminating the night like a beacon.
This was a collision of light and dark, a forceful confrontation.
The power of the Mindful Style stirred up the sword’s world of winds and clouds.
Although Tangyu had great faith in the Mindful Style’s might, he still felt considerable resistance. Xuan Geng’s seven layered waves were indeed formidable. Mainly, the difference in realm was significant.
Moreover, Xuan Geng had practiced two paths: the Water Path and the Earth Path. Within these seven layers of waves, besides the energy of the Water Path, the energy of the Earth Path was also integrated. The fusion of the two paths, combined with the spell’s power and the realm advantage, naturally put great pressure on Tangyu.
However, Tangyu practiced the Yin Yang Path and self-created the “Bright Moon Sword Art”, employing an against-the-heavens approach to reverse the universe.
When the light dissipated, Xuan Geng’s brows furrowed deeply.
The entire venue fell into silence, with many gawking in disbelief.
Tangyu managed to withstand it?
Xuan Geng’s seven-layer wave was actually blocked by him?
Many people were greatly shocked. An absolute evil demon, truly defying the heavens.
The faces of those senior disciples couldn’t hold up anymore. It was understandable for Lin Xiao to fail, as he wasn’t considered an expert among the senior disciples, merely average. But Xuan Geng, who could be counted as an expert with above-average strength, couldn’t defeat Tangyu either?
Failures two times in a row, such a situation has never occurred before in previous years.
On the high platform, several elders were also taken aback. Especially the elder who just predicted Tangyu’s defeat was quite surprised.
Elder Bai nodded approvingly, “This child will surely accomplish great things in the future. Perhaps a variable, if he continues to develop like this, his prospects are immeasurable. He might even leave our Yanshan Sect to explore a broader stage. No wonder the Sect Master personally took him as a disciple. This child indeed has exceptional qualities, worthy of nurturing.”
Ying Longtian’s calm face also showed a subtle, unnoticed change.
Xuan Geng looked at Tangyu and swallowed hard before speaking, “Good techniques, if my feeling isn’t mistaken, you’re cultivating the Yin Yang Path, right?”
“Yes, that’s right.” Tangyu nodded, as it wasn’t a secret, there was nothing to hide.
The Yin Yang Path—
This made many people gasp.
Xuan Geng admired Tangyu slightly, saying, “Impressive, truly impressive. Cultivating the Yin Yang Path right in the Mystic Law Realm is very rare. At least in the thousand-year history of Yanshan Sect, there hasn’t been a genius like you. Losing to you doesn’t feel unjust. Your sword technique is also very profound. No wonder you were taken as the Sect Master’s direct disciple. This sparring match counts as my loss; continuing to fight holds no meaning.”
Actually, Xuan Geng didn’t lose; it was merely evenly matched between the two.
But Xuan Geng is after all a veteran, with a realm advantage, so saying he lost is arguable.
Xuan Geng withdrew, and the atmosphere among the veterans wasn’t good.
“Jin Chan, you should take action!” Ying Longtian suddenly spoke up from the high platform.
Among the senior disciples, a burly man in golden clothes immediately stepped out, nodded respectfully to Ying Longtian, and said, “Yes, Brother Ying, I’ll conclude this.”
The burly man in golden clothes, Jin Chan, approached Tangyu and said, “We, senior disciples, won’t take advantage of you. My realm is also only Mystic Law Realm Fourth Layer, though I’m close to breaking through to the Fifth Layer. But it’s still not the Fifth Layer, so it’s not an advantage in terms of realm. I’m also cultivating the Great Rift Vajra Technique, and I’ve reached the Third Layer. Though not perfected, its power is beyond what you can imagine, Brother Tangyu.”
“Use all your strength and take my sword.”
With those words, Jin Chan’s aura became sharp, and he wielded a golden sword, directly slashing down at Tangyu.
The Great Rift Vajra Technique, Third Layer, sword force overwhelming, sharp and dazzling, golden light overwhelming. Not only the technique’s Third Layer, but Jin Chan was also cultivating two paths, the Golden Path and the Fire Path, integrating the energy of the Fire Path into the sword force, increasing its might considerably.
Just sensing the power of this sword force, Tangyu knew his Mindful Style couldn’t counter it.
However, despite being unable to counter, he still had to face it head-on.
Swish—
Tangyu faced him with his sword, but was quickly overwhelmed by the power of Jin Chan’s sword force, flying back a hundred yards before landing. He barely managed to keep a mouthful of blood from gushing out.
Tangyu was extremely uncomfortable, barely holding back a reversal of blood flow that might cause him to vomit blood.
Jin Chan withdrew his sword and glanced at Tangyu, saying, “To take my sword and not vomit blood, you have enough to be proud of. A few more years of growth, and you’ll surpass me. Today’s fight isn’t about personal grudges; I don’t wish to form any enmity with you.”
Tangyu sneered slightly, saying, “Brother Jin Chan, no need to worry. I have learned from this battle. Thank you for your guidance, Brother Jin Chan.”
Hearing Tangyu’s words, Jin Chan nodded slightly and withdrew. He did not wish to undertake such a difficult task. If Tangyu had a bad temperament, he surely would harbor grudges. Provoking such a genius wouldn’t be a good thing.
With Tangyu’s brilliance shown, there was no further significance, so the ceremony ended there.
Elder Bai smiled at the crowd and waved his hand, saying, “Today’s ceremony ends here. I hope you all dedicate more time and energy to cultivation in the future and take on sect tasks more often. Combining cultivation with experience is the best path to improvement. The Path of the Immortals is long and relies on your own fortunes. If you don’t strive for every bit of hope, your Path of the Immortals will be destined not to be far-reaching. Alright, disperse now.”
Tangyu said to Yu Feng, Zi Cang, Zhuang Qian, “Elder brother, second brother, Brother Zhuang, I’ll head back now. Visit me at Bright Moon Peak when you have time.”
“Alright.” The three nodded.