Demon Sword Sect's Undercover-Chapter 825 - 824 Second Defeat [Additional Update for Alliance Hierarch Master Xiao]

Chapter 825: Chapter 824 Second Defeat [Additional Update for Alliance Hierarch Master Xiao]

Among the tens of thousands of cultivators at Jinxiu, there wasn’t even the strength for noisy uproar.

Many were eager to make a name for themselves in such a setting, ordinary true disciples, or those who felt underappreciated among the common folk. But once they witnessed Xiang Anshi’s Sea Realm, they understood their own limits. If that level of power could be easily controlled by others, then what of the unworldly visitor who danced so gracefully?

A deathly silence enveloped the hearts of the Jinxiu people, growing heavier, too heavy to move or push away.

"Senior Brother, is the gap really that vast?"

Hou Niao was surrounded by a group of people, all friends from the Shan Sect’s Anhe region. The speaker was Mao Qifeng, the eldest among the true disciples of the Shan Sect. Of course, he didn’t see himself as such, and he was the first Sword Cultivator from the Shan Sect to enter Horse Hoof Town, a fact evident in his demeanor.

Though he didn’t understand Body Sword Skill, he was still able to slightly surpass Fang Yazi, indicating his noticeable talent, one of the few geniuses Yu Zhengxing once said could endure the longest.

Looking at the hopeful gazes of the junior disciples around him, he knew what they wanted to hear, but he had to tell them the truth.

"Li Sicheng was too reckless, hoping to achieve his goal in one fell swoop, but he didn’t understand his opponent, which was excessive.

Xiang Anshi was steady and had a good chance of holding out for a while, but his opponent’s red sleeves were a Water Element Treasure. Of course, to their Upper Realm, it might not be much.

What I mean to say is, the gap isn’t that wide; they both gave it their all. It’s far from as easy as it seemed on the surface, perhaps they meant to give us Jinxiu cultivators a cautionary lesson?

If there had been more time for contact, for mutual understanding, at least they wouldn’t have fallen so quickly, unable to last even ten breaths."

Bian Xingzhi pondered, "So, you’re saying it’s not entirely hopeless? But since they started with their trump cards..."

Hou Niao smiled bitterly, "It’s not always appropriate to reveal your trump cards at the start. Doing so means putting all your chips on the table, losing room for maneuver. In everyday combat, trump cards are often saved for last, but under pressure, going against the norm led to them not bringing out their true selves, which is one of the reasons for their defeat."

Mao Qifeng seemed to grasp the point, "Senior Brother means we have to get into the habit of defending our Dao traditions from the start?"

Hou Niao shook his head, "Let it be natural, don’t carry too heavy a burden; these otherworldly visitors started their psychological warfare as soon as they appeared. Upper Realm, celestial visitors, holding Spiritual Green, all these things together make people overexert themselves?

If Li and Xiang were facing me, they definitely wouldn’t act like this, this is the power, their skill in using power surpasses ours!"

With a smile, "Of course, we can’t blame Li and Xiang for treating them like a formidable enemy. These otherworldly visitors are indeed formidable enemies, their strength far exceeds Jinxiu’s in the same Realm, this is undeniable. But since we’re discussing how many moves one could withstand before losing, I believe there are strategies worth considering.

Do any of you want to try?"

Several people shook their heads vigorously, "Xiang Anshi’s Sea Realm is already beyond our reach, better to listen to Senior Brother."

Hou Niao nodded, "That’s right, while Sword Cultivators need courage, we can’t live on courage alone, we also need something else."

While they chatted here, someone in the Constellation True Inheritors circle couldn’t sit still anymore.

The cautionary display by the otherworldly visitors was effective, but the side effect was drawing the united hostility of the Jinxiu people. The Northern and Southern Heavenly Gates, the two most remote Daoist sects, were able to stand up, so how could the Constellation in the Central Continent just sit still? The Daoist Sect, which claimed to lead Jinxiu’s cultivation direction, do so by being evasive?

Though no one among the tens of thousands of cultivators below spoke out, all the Constellation True Inheritors felt as if they were sitting on pins and needles, unable to rest.

Zhangsun You slowly ascended, Daoist Sect has not sent anyone yet, and this was intolerable, to whom could they answer? He knew that for matters like this, he couldn’t rely on others, pushing for a scapegoat. Except for himself, there was no one to push.

"Zhangsun You of the Qi Sect, willing to spar with fellow cultivators."

Zhi Xuan Daoist looked around, though reluctant to act so quickly, a principle they held during this journey was for everyone to find their own Dao lineage. The advantage of this approach was the quickest way to connect with similar Dao lineages, like him, a disciple of the orthodox Three Pure Ones seeking trouble with a Monk would result in nothing but grudges.

He walked out, "This person is looking for me..."

Zhangsun You’s face showed contemplation, Hou Niao could understand the intricacies, and so could he. So, unlike the two people before who started with big moves, he raised his hand to release a Fire Orb, which was the most basic magic for all Daoist cultivators, as basic as it could get, and also expressed an attitude.

Zhi Xuan understood his meaning very well, "Basic comparison? Fine, let’s compare basics!"

He also raised his hand releasing a Fire Orb, the two Fire Orbs collided in midair and extinguished, seemingly evenly matched. But in the next moment, Zhi Xuan’s Ice Arrow was already shot, forcing Zhangsun You to respond with an Ice Arrow as well.

Zhi Xuan coldly smiled, his hands spinning like wheels, dozens of various Five Elements Techniques flowed out as quickly as if they required no spell chant at all, as his mind moved, magic followed, a few or even a dozen times in one breath. This frequency immediately rendered his opponent unable to defend, making him flustered. freēnovelkiss.com

Zhangsun You’s Fire Orb was merely a starter, and he really hadn’t intended to compare Instant Technique speed with his opponent. But since the other interpreted it that way, he had no choice, but as soon as they made contact, he immediately realized it wasn’t good.

His Instant Technique had gaps to fill, but Zhi Xuan’s Instant Technique was truly instant. As the Fire Orb was unleashed, the Ice Arrow was already formed; as the Ice Arrow was forming, the Golden Thorn was already born. In the short distance of a hundred feet, the opponent’s basic magic flying in the air amounted to over ten spells, and he could clearly feel the other was restraining their power.

Once engaged, he couldn’t break free, forced to respond passively. Changing combat styles became impossible, as under the opponent’s continuous Techniques, he had no chance to execute even the simplest big move, with no opportunity to touch artifacts or talismans...

Deeply regretting, had he known this, it would’ve been better to start with a big move to see the opponent’s technique. Now it was a mess, magic couldn’t extend beyond a few feet, pinned down tightly by the opponent.

Knowing it couldn’t continue like this, he had to take a risk and change tactics, even if it meant taking a few hits, to turn the situation around. The idea was good, but in action, he didn’t consider the power of the opponent’s magic. The other’s magic clashing didn’t afford him time to cast his magic, but when it directly hit his body, it was another story entirely.

In almost an instant, he didn’t know how many basic spells hit his body, alternately feeling hot, cold, windy, and stinging, pummeled by countless Five Elements basic spells. By the time he fell from the sky, he was already covered in bruises, falling unconscious.

From one extreme to another, but the result remained unchanged.

Zhi Xuan brushed his hands and shook his head, "Why did you even bother to compare Instant Techniques? Just seven breaths, alas."