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"Put down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot; do others a favor and you will do yourself a favor."
"'Boss,' why must you be so ruthless as to wipe them all out?"
"It's very simple. If I want to see the Great Dragon Leader, I must present Xiong Ba's head as a gift!"
He laughed arrogantly and spoke frankly.
"The Great Dragon Head?"
Wuming's body trembled. This matter was actually related to the Azure Dragon Society?
Considering that even a master like Lian Xiao Sanxiao was reluctant to discuss the Azure Dragon Peak, Wuming found it difficult to make a decision.
However, he was stubborn by nature and believed that Xiong Ba's crimes did not warrant death.
“No matter what, Xiong Ba has given up everything, I will not let him die.”
After a moment of contemplation, Wuming spoke with a resolute tone.
His gaze, sharp as a sword, swept across the world, fixed on the nameless.
"When I was in Japan, I heard that you, alone with your sword, had routed the Japanese masters, including Jue Wushen, at Shanhaiguan."
"Today, I will use my 'Consciousness-Only Sword Intent' to test your 'Heavenly Sword'!"
Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Aoshi suddenly made his move.
An invisible and intangible spiritual force burst forth from his body, transforming into a sharp sword that pierced straight into the nameless sea of consciousness!
This is the "Consciousness-Only Sword Intent," also known as the "Heart Sword," which uses spiritual power as its edge and intention as its blade, making it impossible to defend against.
If one fails to resist, at best one's mind will be completely destroyed, and at worst one's body and soul will be annihilated!
This move originates from "Myriad Paths of the World," but it still has flaws, which is why Xiao Aoshi rarely uses it.
However, this time the opponent is "Heavenly Sword" Nameless, who dares to challenge the world with swordsmanship!
That sharp, unstoppable sword intent, which should have been irresistible, stopped just three feet from Wuming's body—
In an instant, it was crushed into nothingness by a vast sword intent.
"Wonderful! The name 'Heavenly Sword' is truly well-deserved. Take another move from me!"
He laughed loudly, his mind suddenly shifting, and he realized that the sword intent was like a continuous tide.
Each sword strike was no less sharp than the last.
Just as Nameless was about to unleash the "Heavenly Sword" to fight, he suddenly felt the world turn upside down—
The surrounding scenery suddenly distorted, and in the blink of an eye, we found ourselves on a towering peak.
"This is the profound mystery of 'Myriad Paths of the Universe,' let us discuss swordsmanship in this realm of the spirit."
Standing proudly atop a distant, solitary peak, he manipulated the boundless sword intent of consciousness to sweep across the land.
..... ... ...
His desire to kill Xiong Ba was merely a plea for loyalty from Ximen Yu, the leader of the Great Dragon.
But with Wuming, he only sought a pure swordsmanship duel.
The Zhonghua Pavilion is an unnamed foundation; if the two of them were to fight with all their might, they would surely raze it to the ground.
The fact that the entire Tianshan mountain range was leveled by three zhang (approximately 10 meters) by sword energy during the Battle of Tianshan is clear evidence of this.
Therefore, he subtly introduced the nameless into the spiritual battlefield with the wonder of "myriad paths and a vast array".
The key to this contest lies in the clash of sword intent and the battle of wits.
It allows for a thrilling battle, but it also aligns perfectly with the desire to defy the world.
Chapter 178 Nameless
In terms of mental control, he is undoubtedly the best of his time.
Wuming was pleased to hear this and nodded slightly.
He has not made a real move since the battle of the Great Yuan Imperial City.
This spiritual duel is exactly what they wanted.
With a slight flick of the nameless sword finger, the "Heavenly Sword" materialized—
A colossal sword, imbued with the might of heaven, materialized from the void and collided with countless sword intents of the Universe.
The nameless one is a swordsmanship prodigy of a thousand years, though his internal strength has not yet reached its peak—
However, his swordsmanship is enough to place him among the top three in the world.
As the son of Xiao Sanxiao, Xiao Aoshi's lifespan has long surpassed that of ordinary people.
Although he had been in charge of the Xuanhua Company for many years, he was responsible for planning the great calamity of the ages—
His innate talent and temperament are a true inheritance of Xiao Sanxiao's teachings.
Within this realm constructed by "myriad paths and a myriad of realms," the power of the sword intent surged, radiating boundless brilliance.
333 A Tragic Path of the Sword
He was an unnamed disciple of the Yunzhou Sword Sect.
He is a sword genius unlike any other in the sect's history.
He used the Sword Sect's secret manual, "Mysterious Sword Technique," as a foundation, incorporating his life's insights—
He eventually created the unparalleled "Mysterious Sword Technique".
After his wife was murdered by Po Jun, Wuming created the peerless sword technique "Unspeakable Grief" in extreme grief.
In recent years, he has lived in seclusion at the Zhonghua Pavilion.
Firstly, he felt deeply guilty about the mysterious death of his beloved wife and was weary of the conflicts and killings in the martial arts world.
Secondly, this move, "unexplainable grief," requires repeated tempering with sorrow to reach a state of complete mastery.
At this moment, being in the spiritual realm constructed by the "Myriad Paths of the World" that makes one laugh at the world, the power of the Consciousness Sword Intent has greatly increased.
The two had exchanged over a hundred blows in the void. Even with the "Heavenly Sword" protecting him, Wuming was gradually being eroded by the sword intent.
The ancient and majestic power of the Heavenly Sword even became wavering.
After a few more moves, Nameless suddenly realized that he would be defeated if he relied solely on the "Heavenly Sword". He immediately fused the "Nameless Sword Technique" into the Heavenly Sword and finally unleashed the "Nameless Grief".
This technique is inherently driven by grief, making it even more effective in the spiritual realm.
Wherever the sword's momentum reached, the incoming sword intent of the Consciousness-Only Sect was completely shattered, and a trace of sorrow quietly seeped into Xiao Aoshi's heart.
Unbeknownst to him, tears welled up in Xiao Aoshi's eyes.
With a touch of fingertips, two lines of clear tears silently slid down.
"Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful!"
Memories flooded back—my mother died with resentment, and I, along with my brother, laughed wildly as we wandered the world...
In his excitement, he praised the sword move three times.
Seeing this, Wuming pressed his advantage and unleashed the power of the Heavenly Sword once more.
The mental world is extremely dangerous. At this moment, Xiao Aoshi's mind is in turmoil, which is the perfect opportunity to win.
"What a pity! What a real pity!"
Xiao Aoshi suddenly and slowly withdrew his Consciousness-Only Sword Intent.
"Nameless, though your swordsmanship is superb, you are ultimately lacking."
"Your 'unexplained grief' needs the power of grief to be unleashed."
"But you've already personally killed Po Jun in the capital of the Great Yuan Dynasty, avenging your wife."
"My revenge has been taken. Even if you haven't realized it yet, most of the sorrow in my heart has dissipated!"
"Secondly, you are unaware of the true secrets of my 'Myriad Paths of Heaven and Earth'!"
"The myriad paths and myriad phenomena of the world can all be encompassed within it."
I accept your 'unexplained grief'!
Having said that, Xiao Aoshi pointed a finger at the "Heavenly Sword"!
He instantly absorbed a wisp of "unspeakable grief" attached to the "Heavenly Sword" into his body.
In an instant, Xiao Aoshi's expression became increasingly sorrowful, and then tears streamed down his face.
At the same time, a sharp sword intent burst forth from his body!
He charged straight at the "Heavenly Sword"!
"'Myriad Paths of the Netherworld'—The Sorrowful Sword Path!"
With this sword strike, "Heavenly Sword" was unable to withstand it and was forced to retreat steadily.
A look of shock appeared on Wuming's face!
He had not expected that Xiao Aoshi could directly absorb his sword intent.
Even more unexpectedly, the opponent's derived swordsmanship was even more powerful!
Wuming was about to unleash other sword techniques, but Xiao Aoshi gave him no chance.
The Grief-Induced Swordplay pressed relentlessly, and the "Heavenly Sword" was utterly routed.
Laughing at the world, he once again urged on the sword intent of consciousness, aiming directly at the true form of the nameless one.
With two attacks combined, Wuming was unable to resist and was instantly shaken out of the spiritual world created by "Wan Dao Sen Luo".
Upon exiting the illusion, Wuming's mouth was bleeding, his swordsmanship already damaged.
In contrast, Xiao Aoshi was radiant and beaming with joy.
He originally intended to capture Xiong Ba and present the dragon's head to him, but unexpectedly obtained "Unspeakable Grief" from Wuming and mastered "The Way of Sorrowful Sword"!
From then on, "Wan Dao Sen Luo" gained another lineage.
We're one step closer to fixing the defects!
"Nameless, you've lost. Step back! I might spare your life!"
Xiao Aoshi was in high spirits and waved to Wuming.
Upon hearing this, Xiong Ba, who was watching the battle from inside the house, turned ashen-faced.
How absurd!
The savior his father desperately guided him to seek had failed in this way.
The martial arts legend that once brought ruin to the martial arts world of Yunzhou has thus been defeated?
He has abandoned his martial arts skills; isn't that all in vain?
At this moment, Xiong Ba was almost about to unleash his final trump card...
"'Boss,' I never expected your swordsmanship to be so profound. I have lost."
It took Wuming a long time to recover and barely stabilize his injuries.
This defeat was truly unjust.
The first mistake was being drawn into the mental illusion of "myriad paths and a myriad of realms".
He spoke humbly and politely, seemingly unwilling to form a deadly feud with Wuming.
This spiritual realm greatly benefits Xiao Aoshi, but puts Wuming at a disadvantage!
The second mistake was that his mindset softened after taking revenge, and he unconsciously used the phrase "overwhelmed with grief".
Xiao Aoshi seized this momentary opening and actually extracted a trace of sorrowful sword intent from it.
With this insight, he suddenly realized a completely new "Sorrowful Swordsmanship"!
It integrates "Sorrowful Swordsmanship" with "Consciousness-Only Sword Intent".
With their swords combined, they ultimately defeated Nameless.
From the moment Xiao Aoshi dragged Wuming into the "Myriad Paths of Heaven and Earth," this scheme had already begun.