Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 167 - 122: This Sword is Called A Sliver of Hope!_3

Ji Jingqiu launched a ferocious sneak attack, killing one with all his might, but was not allowed a moment of rest.

Just in a flash, the encirclement of the other four had already closed in!

The four men attacked together; even if their weapons were not their strongest, their presence was still majestic, Qi Force surged, weapons became extensions of their bodies, clashing and competing.

Ji Jingqiu was prepared, sweeping his long saber to create a winding light, displacing two assailants with speed faster than lightning, then using the momentum to retreat backward, distancing himself from the center of the encirclement.

He retreated several steps, the force on his blade transferring into his body, causing his blood to surge and forcing him to expend power to suppress the Qi Force within, but it was all worth it.

A moment later, or had he failed to kill Song Chongshan, he would have been dragged into the quagmire of a five-man attack.

The battle was fleeting.

The scene seemed to have returned to the stand-off between five people.

Yet the gaze of the four was now all fixed on Ji Jingqiu, some deep, some fiery, and others indescribably gloomy.

"May I inquire about the final saber move Brother Ji used just now, what is it called?"

Diao Xingyun suddenly asked, clutching his long sword with a profound look in his eyes.

Two sabers cut down a strong enemy, leaving Ji Jingqiu feeling exhilarated, at a time when his spirit was brimming, without any intention to conceal, he unabashedly replied:

"This saber is named 'A Sliver of Hope', born after a small achievement in my swordsmanship post-enlightenment, this move focuses heavily on Heart Qi!"

"A Sliver of Hope... What a great name!" Yue Qingtian's eyes shone brightly, praising, "We martial artists must compete with Heaven, Earth, and fellow humans, seizing that sliver of hope to ascend to godhood!"

Buffoon!

Diao Xingyun slowly caressed the hilt of his sword, aware that this buffoon had forged his Cultivation Body before Ji Jingqiu ascended to the eighth floor, thus losing the qualifications to move higher, and therefore had not personally experienced that saber's strike.

A Sliver of Hope...

Hehe... Hehe...

Beside him, Fang Buyu from Tianfang Dojo's expression also twisted severely.

He was almost the first martial artist in the Federation to ascend to the eighth level, to challenge Ji Jingqiu and face that saber move head-on.

Ever since then, he constantly reflected on how to counter that saber strike!

Today, he finally got his chance to seek guidance again...

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A melee is still a fight!

Diao Xingyun looked at Ji Jingqiu with a smirk, saying:

"Brother Ji, such a marvelous 'A Sliver of Hope', truly unforgettable..."

Ji Jingqiu's expression instantly became odd.

Unforgettable... Really?

He had an impression of Diao Xingyun; he was the first formidable opponent Ji had encountered in the virtual arena, and it was under his pressure that Ji had been able to begin his journey towards enlightenment and develop his own way of the saber.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the surging blood in his body, and recovering most of the depleted Heart Electricity from his use of the Zen Meditation Seal—after strengthening his Heart Electricity, the depletion from deploying the Zen Meditation Seal had also reduced significantly, now he only needed half the recovery time.

Watching his change of expression, everyone thought they had missed the best chance to besiege him.

Their Qi interlocked, seemingly restraining each other, but actually subtly targeting Ji Jingqiu alone.

In an instant, Diao Xingyun burst forth.

But not to attack Ji Jingqiu, but to strike at Fang Buyu!

The latter's expression changed, but he instantly understood the intention and exchanged weapons with him.

On the other side, Yue Qingtian's demeanor was fiery, taking the initiative to tangle with Ji Jingqiu, while Pei Jing rushed towards Song Chongshan's flying saber.

Ji Jingqiu paid no attention to Yue Qingtian, recalling Zhuang Yanxing's words not long before.

"Pei Jing may seem cold-faced, but he is actually ostentatiously coy, his swordsmanship is flexible and varied; his cultivation body progress should be between 30% to 40%..."

In an instant.

Ji Jingqiu took a sidestep, his Qi fierce, in a flash he was in front of Pei Jing.

Pei Jing didn't expect Ji Jingqiu to be completely unstoppable by Yue Qingtian, his face grew solemn, he rolled in response, and even if it meant taking a saber strike to the back, he had to reach Song Chongshan's saber!

He had witnessed the previous strike "A Sliver of Hope" and knew all too well that without a suitable weapon there was no chance of resisting.

This cut was deep enough to show bone.

Pei Jing's facial expression drastically changed, he didn't expect Ji Jingqiu's saber to be so ruthless, almost costing him his life with one strike, he rolled trying to escape, but couldn't evade Ji Jingqiu's second saber strike.

Fortunately, Yue Qingtian had caught up from behind, his expression grave, his broadsword sweeping across to block!

Ji Jingqiu's expression was unchanging, sweeping out with his saber—a simple, unpretentious move, but its heavy intention easily stopped Yue Qingtian's overpowering blade, causing him to grunt and retreat several steps!

Pei Jing had just caught a breath when he gritted his teeth and attempted to retaliate.

But as he turned around, he saw Ji Jingqiu's lips part, an indistinct syllable resonating like a Buddhist chant in his ears, causing him to lose focus for an instant.

In that instant, life and death were divided!

A rumble like thunder followed, he raised his saber diagonally, with weight as if to split mountains and overturn seas, the heaviness of the idea allowed Pei Jing, who had lost the initiative, to regretfully exit the fight.

Before leaving, Pei Jing took a deep breath, saluted Ji Jingqiu with cupped hands, his expression conceding.

Only four participants remained in the place!

Ji Jingqiu turned around, suppressing the rebound from fully activating the Unity Spell, his gaze briefly clashed with Diao Xingyun.

"Spirit Secret Skill..."

Yue Qingtian suddenly spoke in a deep voice, his expression particularly solemn, evidently noticing the unusual flaws shown by Song Chongshan and Pei Jing, he purposefully warned:

"Both of you, remember to safeguard your spirits! Brother Ji's Spiritual Cultivation is exceptionally formidable! Stronger than any of us!"