âThe sword is named Chixiao, and itâs crafted by your disciple from a naturally born sword embryo. Master, please be careful!â Ning Changge said with a serious expression.
Chixiao, the spirit sword, had extraordinary innate material. It could be stored in the dantian and nurtured continuously with spiritual energy. Over the years, its power would increase.
Song Yuanqiao and the others were all amazed. Such a method was beyond belief. To spit out a flying sword from oneâs mouth was like witnessing a myth coming to life.
The third-generation disciples stared with wide-open mouths, hardly believing their eyes.
Zhang Sanfengâs expression was equally unprecedentedly serious. âA good sword!â
With his knowledge, he could fully sense the terrifying nature of this spirit sword. What was typically referred to as divine weapons in the martial world couldnât hold a candle to it. Especially the swordâs surging radiance, its edge peerless, made it unmatched even by legendary swordsmen.
Previously, he thought that his disciplesâ advantage in the cultivation of the Immortal Path lay in longevity, with other aspects not necessarily being strong. But now it seemed that their combat ability was also top-notch.
Zhang Sanfeng became exceptionally focused. He exerted his legs, and his hands traced a profound trajectory, while the black and white Celestial Qi spun, forming a faintly visible Tai Chi diagram.
Everyone became excited. It was apparent that their junior martial uncle and master were about to decide the outcome in a single move.
Ning Changge pinched a sword seal. The previously spinning Chixiao sword abruptly stopped, and its edge surged. In the next moment, it transformed into a streak of crimson spiritual light, slashing towards Zhang Sanfeng.
Its speed was inconceivable!
In an instant, it launched dozens, if not hundreds, of strikes.
The red spiritual light interwove like a heavenly net, continuously slashing around Zhang Sanfeng.
Ding-ding-ding-ding!
Clanging sounds rang out incessantly, as if metal was clashing, the red spiritual light and the black and white Celestial Qi intertwining.
Zhang Sanfengâs expression grew solemn. He stood in place, using stillness to control motion, exhibiting formidable defensive capabilities. The black and white Tai Chi seemed like a tangible entity, impervious to any of the flying swordâs strikes.
He was immensely shocked. Although it seemed like he was dealing with it easily, only he was fully aware of the true power of the flying sword. Ordinary grandmaster-level figures would hardly withstand a single strike!
If he hadnât gained insight during his recent seclusion and deepened his understanding of the Tai Chi way, this battle wouldnât have been this effortless.
Everyoneâs breath seemed to freeze.
Ning Changgeâs sword manipulation technique was simply terrifying, unlike any swordsmanship seen in the martial world. The spirit sword acted like an extension of Ning Changgeâs body, as agile as a fish, spinning and slashing, occasionally splitting into sword shadows.
âIâve heard of swordsmen like Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng controlling swords with their Qi, but compared to your sword manipulation technique, Iâm afraid they are far inferior,â Song Yuanqiao and the others exclaimed.
They had attended several competitions in the Divine Sword Villa, but they had never seen swordsmanship that was similar to Ning Changgeâs.
This was the first time he was facing against someone from the Transcendent realm. Whether it was the grand-scale power of the world, as we saw earlier, or Zhang Sanfengâs manipulation of spiritual energy to form a Tai Chi diagram now, it all indicated that in martial cultivation, when you reach a certain level, you can also utilize spiritual energy. The difference lies in how you use it compared to the Immortal Path.
âIt seems my previous knowledge was too shallow,â Ning Changge thought to himself.
After this sparring, he realized that even though martial experts couldnât refine spiritual energy, they could harness it. It was no wonder that starting from the Transcendent Realm, martial experts had greatly enhanced destructive power and could even split a river with one sword or cleave mountains with another.
In essence, it was still related to spiritual energy. However, martial cultivation involved using their internal Celestial Qi to manipulate spiritual energy. Ning Changge, on the other hand, directly refined spiritual energy, so these two methods couldnât be directly compared.
Ning Changge understood it thoroughly.
In simpler terms, martial cultivation at an advanced level was what they referred to as connecting with the powers of heaven and earth to amplify their own strength. Immortal cultivation, on the other hand, was directly refining the powers of heaven and earth. The former was like wearing armor, enhancing and enlarging oneâs strength, while the latter was about self-strengthening. The merits and demerits were clear without saying much.
âBut for me, this is actually a good thing. In the future, Iâll spar with more individuals in the Transcendent Realm and even Earthly Immortals. Naturally, Iâll gain more insights,â Ning Changge smiled.
This exchange was a great benefit for him. He felt that there were countless rays of inspiration flashing before him. Zhang Sanfengâs Tai Chi philosophy amazed him.
His thoughts changed course. Ning Changge pinched his sword seal, and the spirit sword flew back and rotated slowly by his side.
âDisciple has one more sword technique, named Wood
Element Azure Dragon Sword Qi!â Zhang Sanfeng, who had just relaxed a bit, was suddenly surprised. He immediately focused his full attention, and the black and white Celestial Qi surged, with a powerful wind howling around him.
Everyoneâs eyes were fixed, eagerly anticipating Ning Changgeâs next sword technique. This was especially true for Song Yuanqiao and the others, as they had used the Qianho Vermillion Bird Sword Qi once with the power of talismans on Song Mountain. Now, they were naturally curious about the might of this other sword Qi.
Ning Changgeâs expression remained calm, like a tranquil pool. He pinched the sword seal. The art of controlling a sword had the advantage of flexibility and endurance. However, this Wood Element
Dragon Sword Qi emphasized overwhelming and fierce power.
Boom!
In an instant, Chixiao soared into the sky, turning into a crimson pillar of light that connected to the heavens and earth. Then, from within that pillar of light, terrifying crimson sword qi shot out, taking the form of the Vermilion Bird.
Zhang Sanfeng felt an unprecedented pressure, despite being in the Transcendent Realm.
In the Transcendent Realm, there were nine levels. He had already reached the peak of the Transcendent Realm, but in the face of this formidable Qianho Vermillion Brid  Sword Qi, he felt immense pressure.
âTai Chi splits into two!â Zhang Sanfeng used his sword for the first time. Martial energy gushed out of him, and the Tai Chi Sword gently swung. The Tai Chi diagram instantly expanded, facing the overwhelming Qianho Vermillion Bird Sword Qi.
Bang, bang, bang, bang!
The dense sound of collisions reverberated across the sky. The swordlight and martial energy were dazzling, forcing Song Yuanqiao and the others to close their eyes. Their hearts were filled with shock, listening to the deafening clashes as if the end of the world had come.
After a while, the radiance gradually dissipated. Song Yuanqiao and the others eagerly looked towards the field.
To their surprise, Ning Changge had already arrived in front of Zhang Sanfeng. He supported Zhang Sanfeng, and master and disciple walked away together, talking and laughing, leaving everyone baffled.
Zhang Cuishan and Song Yuanqiao exchanged glances.
âWho do you think won?â Zhang Cuishan asked.
âI canât tell. If both Grandmasters couldnât figure it out, how could we?â Song Yuanqiao replied.
The others scratched their heads. If their Master didnât speak, they didnât dare to ask.
âYou two Grandmasters canât figure it out, so weâre even more clueless,â Mo Shenggu said in a calm voice. âBut I canât help but feel that Junior Disciple seems to have a slight advantage. Did you notice that he was supporting the Master just now? It seems the Masterâs strength was somewhat depleted!â
He had gauged this from Ning Changge and Zhang Sanfengâs performances.
The others were dumbfounded. Then their eyes filled with amazement.
âDoes that mean Junior Disciple has surpassed the Master?â
âJunior Disciple is now the top martial artist at Wudang!â
The third-generation disciplesâ eyes were filled with admiration and enthusiasm.
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On the second floor of the scripture library, Zhang Sanfeng received the spirit tea prepared by Ning Changge and looked at him with a mix of surprise and delight.
âChangge, Master is getting old,â he said.