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Chapter 130: Chapter 130: The True Realm, Make Your Move!
Seeing Wuying Thief trying to evade the sword force’s coverage, Yang Zhixuan’s delicate brows raised, and her sword force quickened even further!
From a drizzling rain, it abruptly transformed into a torrential storm!
Clang, clang, clang, clang...
Sword light sparkled, shadows darted, and the endless clash of metal resounded!
Wuying Thief weaved through Yang Zhixuan’s fierce sword skills, using his dagger to continually parry, shockingly nullifying all her assaults.
In an instant, the two had exchanged dozens of moves, the frenzied energy waves rippling to all sides!
Wuying Thief retreated repeatedly, nearing the courtyard wall’s edge.
"Such powerful swordsmanship!"
A Xuanyuan Sect disciple standing by Luo Cheng’s side watched Yang Zhixuan with admiration written all over his face.
He was himself at the Fifth Layer of the Transcendence Realm, yet he reckoned he couldn’t last ten moves against Yang Zhixuan before falling!
"Looks like the outcome will be decided soon!"
The Han Family Head, whose face had been taut with tension, finally showed a hint of relief.
Yang Zhixuan’s strength bolstered his confidence; today, they could surely bring down Wuying Thief!
"It’s still too early to discuss the outcome."
Luo Cheng shook his head slightly.
Yang Zhixuan’s strength was indeed impressive. Her Sword Dao had reached the pinnacle of technique, showcasing a swordsmanship both elegant and powerful—a true prodigy in Sword Dao!
An average martial artist at the Fifth Layer of Transcendence Realm would undoubtedly lose to Yang Zhixuan!
Unfortunately, her opponent was Wuying Thief.
Wuying Thief appeared to have practiced some movement technique, making him incredibly fast!
Until now, he was merely avoiding with his rapid movement and had never counterattacked. He seemed to be at a disadvantage, but in truth, he had complete control of the situation!
Moreover, Yang Zhixuan’s overly aggressive assault was unsustainable, showing signs of faltering already.
The situation would likely change very soon!
As Luo Cheng’s words left his lips, an unexpected twist occurred.
"Little beauty, it’s my turn now!"
Wuying Thief, who had been on the defensive all along, curled his lips into a menacing smile. Then, in the split second Yang Zhixuan caught her breath, he disarmed her sword with a jarring strike and turned his dagger into a streak of lightning, striking forward in a flash.
"Not good!"
Yang Zhixuan was horrified, but it was already too late to adjust her stance.
Ssshhrrip!
The sound of fabric tearing rang out.
Yang Zhixuan’s colorful dress was ripped, leaving a long tear, revealing a large patch of snow-white skin.
"Heh, such a gorgeous sight beneath the spring sun..."
Wuying Thief appraised his handiwork with a satisfied smile.
"Shameless scoundrel!"
Yang Zhixuan was both embarrassed and furious, her face like frosted jade. With a sharp cry, a radiant emerald treasure sword adorned with six glimmering stars manifested behind her.
"Falling Petal Gale!"
Summoning her Martial Soul, Yang Zhixuan pushed her momentum to the limit. The treasure sword in her hands transformed into a flurry of glowing fragments, sweeping out to engulf Wuying Thief entirely.
Wuying Thief smiled faintly, moving forward instead of retreating. With a flick of his dagger, he effortlessly deflected the treasure sword.
"How is this possible?!"
Yang Zhixuan couldn’t believe her strongest sword skill was dispelled so easily. Her expression shifted into one of utter shock.
Ssshhrrip!
A glint of cold light flashed, and her colorful dress was torn again. Even her waist sash was severed, leaving vast swathes of her body exposed.
"Ah!"
Thrown into a fluster, Yang Zhixuan hastily clutched her dress and staggered backward.
"Little beauty, trying to run?"
With a lecherous grin, Wuying Thief advanced a step, reaching out to capture Yang Zhixuan.
Unable to dodge, Yang Zhixuan envisioned the fate awaiting her at Wuying Thief’s hands, her heart filled with despair, her eyes brimming with hopelessness.
As a supposed Outer Sect prodigy of the Luoxia Sect, she never imagined her first sect mission would end like this!
Just as Yang Zhixuan was about to fall into Wuying Thief’s grasp.
Suddenly.
Whizz!
A stone whizzed through the air, striking Wuying Thief’s left hand precisely, forcing him to retreat repeatedly.
Wuying Thief’s expression grew somber, his sharp gaze snapping toward the direction the stone had come from.
Seeing it was merely a boy no older than fifteen, Wuying Thief sneered:
"Boy, you dare ruin my fun? What, do you fancy yourself a hero, coming to the rescue?"
Yang Zhixuan, seeing that it was Luo Cheng, had a glimmer of hope light up her despairing eyes, only for it to dim again moments later.
Though Luo Cheng was strong enough to defeat Huang Shi and others, far surpassing ordinary Fifth Layer Transcendence Realm martial artists.
The strength of Wuying Thief, however, was far greater. Even giving her all, she couldn’t land a scratch on him! 𝑛𝘰𝑣𝑝𝑢𝑏.𝘤𝑜𝘮
Yang Zhixuan estimated Wuying Thief’s real strength to be near the Sixth Layer of Transcendence Realm. Luo Cheng would likely stand no chance!
Taking a deep breath, Yang Zhixuan said, "Luo Cheng, his strength is extraordinary. Only by joining forces can we hope to win."
The Han Family Head also stepped forward with several Han Family elites, coldly declaring:
"Together, we will see him buried here today!"
Wuying Thief glanced at the group and casually toyed with his dagger, smirking leisurely:
"You trash dare to claim you’ll kill me?"
Luo Cheng raised a hand, stopping the others. "He’s not your match. Leave this to me."
With that, he strode towards Wuying Thief.
Wuying Thief licked his dagger. "Boy, you’re awfully cocky! Fine, I’ll start with you today!"
Luo Cheng remained unflinching, speaking indifferently: "I’m curious. You must’ve already advanced to the Sixth Layer of Transcendence Realm—why are you disguising it as only the Fifth Layer?"
Sixth Layer of Transcendence Realm!
The statement shocked everyone present.
Wuying Thief’s aura undeniably resembled that of a Fifth Layer Transcendence Realm martial artist!
Wuying Thief froze momentarily at the question, his face darkening instantly. "How did you know?"
"So it was true then."
Luo Cheng nodded slightly.
His dominant soul power had detected the peculiarity in Wuying Thief’s aura from the start. After observing his fight with Yang Zhixuan, Luo Cheng discerned the truth—it seemed his guess was correct.
"It’s true then!"
This revelation stirred up great commotion.
Witnessing Wuying Thief admit he had surpassed the Sixth Layer of Transcendence Realm, everyone present was visibly shaken.
The Han Family Head and his group turned pale as paper.
Even Yang Zhixuan’s face was marred by hopelessness.
If Wuying Thief’s true strength lay in the Sixth Layer of Transcendence Realm, even combined, they had no chance of victory!
"Heh, since you uncovered this secret, don’t expect to leave here alive today!"
Being able to mask his aura was Wuying Thief’s paramount ace, the reason he roamed the martial world so freely for so long. Now that it was exposed, his killing intent erupted.
"I’ll start with you!"
Grinning hideously, Wuying Thief charged Luo Cheng, his dagger slicing through the air with a shrill wail, sending chills up everyone’s spines.
"Get lost!"
Without so much as a glance, Luo Cheng casually threw a punch.
Bang! His fist collided with the dagger, unleashing a devastating shockwave.
Wuying Thief felt an overwhelming force he couldn’t resist, sending him flying back over ten meters.
Thud!
Upon landing, Wuying Thief couldn’t suppress the surge of energy within, coughing up a mouthful of blood.
The audience watched in stunned silence.
With a single casual punch, he’d injured Wuying Thief, a Sixth Layer Transcendence Realm expert, enough to make him vomit blood!
Yang Zhixuan, having personally witnessed Wuying Thief’s power, was utterly dumbfounded, her lips slightly parted in disbelief.
"Impossible! Did you also cultivate the Primordial Breath Technique? Is your true cultivation already at the Sixth Layer of Transcendence Realm?!"
None were more shocked than Wuying Thief, his wide eyes locking onto Luo Cheng.
