Chapter 744: Chapter 743: Sudden Assault and Achievements
Ever since his dual cultivation with Qin Yanyang, Yang Fei’s strength was restored and continuously improved. He even discovered the Foundation Establishment Realm, completing yet another tempering of his body.
Furthermore, by nurturing his Primordial Spirit Thought Power, Yang Fei believed that, even when facing a cultivator at the peak of the Divine Travel Realm, he would not be significantly inferior.
Especially due to the advantage of Foundation Establishment in his body, he possessed unparalleled defensive capabilities, capable of prolonged combat. In a life-and-death struggle with an opponent of the same realm, the advantage lay with him.
However, now he couldn’t even get close to Duanmu Chou’s body, as he was thrown into disarray by the sword body formed from the Heaven and Earth Power controlled by the other party. His body was even slashed with numerous wounds, leaving him feeling completely suppressed and extremely frustrated.
Indeed, this world was full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers; the supreme powerhouses from the three great cultivation lands were truly deserving of their reputations.
Yang Fei thought that Duanmu Chou was toying with him, humiliating him, but in reality, Duanmu Chou’s heart was already in turmoil high in the sky.
After feigning death for more than fifty years and rigorously practicing the Qingtian Sect’s sword techniques, he had thought his cultivation was complete, and he would be invincible upon returning to the world. Yet, he had not expected to struggle somewhat against a junior.
Not to mention the previous probing clashes, just now, that young man unexpectedly launched a surprise attack using his Divine Thought and Divine Sense.
Although it wasn’t successful, the fact that such a young man possessed such strong Divine Sense Telekinesis was a rare talent seen once in a thousand years.
And now, as he controlled the Qi Sword to break the other’s defense, he managed to shatter his Protective Gang Qi and even wound his body. However, it was just a wound.
It wasn’t that he was toying with Yang Fei; rather, the sword body he controlled with his intention only had so much power.
There was something strange about this young man’s body.
His skin was coarse, seemingly like copper skin and iron clothing attached to his body, making it very difficult for his sword body to penetrate and slice deeply.
He even suspected that if it weren’t for the astonishing speed of the sword body he controlled, it would be difficult to break through the opponent’s defense.
Looking at the pale golden light shield swirling around the young man, Duanmu Chou couldn’t help but think of a legendary cultivation realm.
Golden Body Realm!
Also known as the Undying Vajra!
It was said that some cultivators constantly forged their bodies, making their bodies reach an indestructible level akin to that of a vajra, possessing the strongest defensive system in the world.
But such a path was not the main way of cultivation.
The recognized orthodox path of the cultivation realm focuses on Divine Cultivation as the primary and body training as secondary.
Just like him, although his body was only at the strength of the Innate Realm, he had mainly cultivated Primordial Spirit Thought Power and the Qingtian Sect’s sword techniques over the years. Now, he could easily control the Heaven and Earth Power, as if directing his arm to form the sword body, and even kill enemies from afar without them noticing. Such means were the true divine skills of cultivation.
The onlookers gaped, not daring to blink even once, and even their breathing slowed down countless times.
Such techniques were truly shocking and awe-inspiring.
This was the legendary flying sword!
In this world, could there truly be someone who has mastered the Sword Control Technique?
Wang Lei’s body trembled.
Helian Rong, holding Tong Yunshu, trembled as well.
Even though she was the daughter of Helian Zhan and the closest disciple of Ouyang He, with her extensive experience, she had never seen a divine skill like this where someone could control a Qi Sword from dozens of meters away to suppress a powerful individual like Yang Fei.
Duanmu Wentong and his son Duanmu Song were nearly on their knees.
Yang Fei was Duanmu Qing’s only son; if he were to die at the hands of Duanmu Chou, it would be an absolute disaster for the father and son.
They were supposed to be blood-related kin, yet now they engaged in a life-and-death battle, harming each other.
How could this be happening?
Xu Jian, looking at Yang Fei being suppressed by the Seven Swords, his eyes emitted two sharp beams of light.
Duanmu Cheng’s body talent was too poor, making it very difficult for his body to cultivate to a stronger state.
However, Duanmu Cheng’s Divine Soul was no longer present; it was his, Xu Jian’s Divine Soul Consciousness that dominated everything.
He once cultivated his Divine Sense Telekinesis to a very high level. Although he now inhabited a different body, most of his divine thoughts were preserved. With diligent cultivation, he could recover to his peak, or even become stronger.
Duanmu Chou’s performance showed him another path.
However, at the same time, he knew that the most important thing was to leave alive with Yang Fei and the others.
Qin Yanyang had not anticipated the Duanmu Family concealing such a powerful individual, and, assuming the identity of Duanmu Cheng, he had already committed acts of betrayal against his clan.
If he couldn’t escape, he would inevitably face severe punishment according to the clan’s rules, even possibly losing his life.
This was something that the newly reborn Xu Jian absolutely would not allow to happen.
His gaze intently fixed on the Duanmu Chou in the void, Xu Jian was gathering his strength, waiting for the right moment.
He had to strike true with one shot, effectively with one hit, or else he would be the one to die.
With Duanmu Chou’s Divine Sense being so tremendously powerful, Xu Jian’s scrutiny made him wary, causing him to sweep his gaze over.
When he saw it was Duanmu Cheng, he withdrew his gaze, focusing all his attention on confronting Yang Fei.
However, it was at that moment that a terrifying sense of crisis suddenly rose within him.
Almost at the instant he shifted his gaze away from Xu Jian, Duanmu Chou felt a fearsome power brazenly invade his Sea of Consciousness.
It was like a sharp sword, moving rampantly throughout his Sea of Consciousness Space.
"Damn it, courting death!"
With a roar, Duanmu Cheng’s gaze fiercely shot towards Xu Jian.
"Pff!"
Suddenly, Xu Jian clutched his chest, a large mouthful of fresh blood spewed out, and his body staggered backward several steps. His face turned as pale as paper, and he nearly fainted, but thankfully Wang Lei was quick to support him.
"What happened?"
Wang Lei was somewhat baffled, seeing Xu Jian suddenly suffer a severe injury. His expression changed dramatically, and he hurriedly asked.
"...Go, run quickly!"
After speaking, Xu Jian then fainted.
Meanwhile, on the ground, the Fusang Wood brandished by Yang Fei viciously struck the Qi Sword.
The body of the sword immediately burst.
Duanmu Chou was hit by backlash once again, his complexion instantly turned deathly pale, and large beads of sweat rolled down from his forehead.
At the corner of his mouth, a trickle of fresh blood seeped out.
He never imagined that there was a cultivator with strong Divine Sense Telekinesis hidden among the opposing camp.
Previously controlling the Qi Sword against Yang Fei had already taken his full effort. Suddenly ambushed by another cultivator of the Divine Travel Realm, his Sea of Consciousness suffered a tremendous shock, and he was seriously injured.
Under these circumstances, with Yang Fei shattering the sword he was controlling, it dealt him another heavy blow, aggravating his injuries.
"Let’s go!"
Free from the constraint of Duanmu Chou’s Flying Sword, and upon hearing Wang Lei’s exclamation and seeing Xu Jian faint, coupled with the sudden slowdown of the Flying Sword Duanmu Chou had been controlling, Yang Fei vaguely guessed that Xu Jian had launched a surprise attack on the enemy, aiding him.
He did not hesitate and decisively ordered a retreat.
An incredibly powerful expert had appeared on the opponent’s side, and with Tong Yunshu and Xu Jian both unconscious, staying to continue the fight would only put them in danger.
Yang Fei did not know the extent of Duanmu Chou’s injuries. He did not want to take any risks and only wanted to lead everyone to safety.
Helian Rong and Wang Lei promptly nodded in agreement. Each carrying one of the unconscious, they quickly gathered towards Yang Fei’s position.
Duanmu Wentong and his son Duanmu Song also regained their senses. Duanmu Song shouted to his family members, "Follow me."
Meanwhile, the cautious Duanmu Wentong gazed at his pale uncle in the void with a deeply complicated expression.
He worried his uncle might make another move to hinder them, and he was also concerned about his uncle being injured too severely.
Seeing Yang Fei and the others running towards the outside of the manor, the Duanmu Family members grew anxious. Many lifted their weapons, ready and eager.
Some even charged forward directly.
However, the vast majority looked towards the void, hoping the powerful elder from their clan in the sky would give instructions, or anticipating that this formidable family member would personally take action and suppress these enemies outright.