Chapter 849: Assassination Attempt |
In the name of the Jade Sword Sect, Jade Sword True Monarch sent out invitations to the main representatives of various cultivation forces within the Jiuqu League.
Yellow Lotus Sacred Mountain was previously the frontline against the Dali Dynasty, where cultivators from major cultivation forces gathered. Although most of them had withdrawn after the ceasefire, a small number of them were still symbolically stationed there.
Despite the temporary truce with the Dali Dynasty, the Jade Sword Sect did not relax its defenses in the area around Yellow Lotus Sacred Mountain. Elite Sword Cultivators were deployed year-round in the vicinity.
Jade Sword True Monarch, along with figures like Xiao Jiansheng, resided on Yellow Lotus Sacred Mountain permanently. Over time, it had become the temporary headquarters of the Jiuqu League.
Jade Sword True Monarch extended an invitation to the main representatives of various cultivation forces in the Jiuqu League, explicitly stating that the purpose of the gathering was to discuss strategies for combating the Extraterritorial Invaders who occupied Cloudmist Great Lake.
The news of the invitation had already spread, and Meng Zhang, as the Sect Master of Taiyi Sect, naturally received it and accepted without hesitation.
Although Meng Zhang had some rebellious thoughts towards the Jade Sword Sect, he still maintained a façade and refrained from openly confronting them for the time being.
Determined to handle things discreetly, Meng Zhang decided to attend the meeting alone, without bringing any other disciples along. Shortly before the gathering began, he left the frontline camp of Taiyi Sect and flew alone towards Yellow Lotus Sacred Mountain.
Flying a considerable distance, almost leaving the Endless Sea of Sand, Meng Zhang suddenly sensed a strong warning.
Accelerating his descent from the high altitude, Meng Zhang swiftly evaded an incoming sword light that shot down from an even higher place, just passing over his original position.
The sword light missed its target but didn't pause, continuing to pursue Meng Zhang.
Using his spontaneous ability once again, Meng Zhang managed to escape the deadly attack.
Impressed by the formidable Sword Cultivator and his techniques, Meng Zhang couldn't fathom why someone from this group would attempt to assassinate him, and why they chose this particular moment.
With a relentless pursuer on his tail, he set aside his questions and focused on overcoming the immediate threat.
The chilling sword light and overwhelming sword aura in front of him unsettled Meng Zhang, but he steadied his mind and didn't have time to carefully observe the Sword Cultivator behind the attack.
Two streams of black and white energy rose from Meng Zhang's head, transforming into two sharp swords, which he wielded to confront the sword light head-on.
Though not a Sword Cultivator himself, Meng Zhang's mastery of swordsmanship surpassed many of them. By combining the Great Divine Ability "Twin Forms Towards Heaven Sword" with the "Strange and Upright Sword Art," he managed to temporarily hold off the seemingly invincible Sword Cultivator.
His Sun Moon Treasure Pearl above his head emitted a brilliant light, as the boundless Sun and Moon Divine Light swept toward his opponent.
While the Sun Moon Treasure Pearl was only a Third Rank magic tool, the strengthened Sun and Moon Divine Light possessed the power to threaten opponents at the level of Primordial Spirit.
The Sword Cultivator truly lived up to his reputation, relying primarily on his sword and displaying a demeanor akin to breaking ten thousand laws with a single sword strike.
Throughout his career, Meng Zhang had defeated countless enemies with his exceptional sword talent and profound inherited sword techniques.Today, Meng Zhang encountered a true Sword Cultivator, witnessing the art of killing with a sword while controlling it like an extension of one's body.
The two swords, one black and one white, were forcefully broken, and the Sun and Moon Divine Light that filled the sky dispersed upon encountering the fierce sword aura.
Facing the relentless and ferocious sword qi, a spiritual gourd appeared above Meng Zhang's head. Within the gourd, black and white streams of energy rose and intermingled, flying up into the sky, consuming the attacking sword qi.
Meng Zhang used the Dao Technique "Yin Yang Dual Qi" to finally block the opponent's attack.
At this moment, Meng Zhang had the opportunity to observe his adversary more closely.
It seemed that assassins throughout the world loved to dress in all-black attire, with their faces obscured by black cloth, which appeared to have become the standard attire for assassins.
This Sword Cultivator assassin before him was no exception, dressed in plain black robes that covered even their entire head.
This person was short and slender, but of course, any Cultivator with some skill had the ability to change their appearance and body shape.
In the Cultivation World, the true way to discern friend from foe was through one's aura. A person's aura was much harder to change than their physical appearance, and each individual had a unique aura. Once a Cultivator's aura was memorized, they could be tracked no matter where they fled.
As there were spears, there were also shields. In the Cultivation World, with methods to identify and track auras, there were also secret techniques to conceal, distort, and evade tracking.
This assassin had mastered three such methods, excelling in hiding their identity.
Meng Zhang's Deception Breaking Eye couldn't see through the assassin's true appearance, as the person's aura kept changing, making it difficult for Meng Zhang to lock onto them.
Nevertheless, Meng Zhang didn't remain completely clueless.
Apart from identifying the person as a skilled Sword Cultivator, he also discerned that the assassin possessed a mid-stage Primordial Spirit cultivation base.
After clashing with the opponent, Meng Zhang had grasped the characteristics of their attacks. Even if they changed their appearance or concealed their identity, it would be difficult to escape Meng Zhang's watchful eyes upon any future encounter.
The Grand Dao of the sword was among the acquired Grand Daos, but in terms of combat prowess and lethality, it ranked among the top of all three thousand Grand Daos.
The vast majority of Sword Cultivators focused on mastering the Grand Dao of the sword while complementing it with other Grand Daos related to slaughter and annihilation.
So far, this Sword Cultivator had only displayed mastery of the Grand Dao of the sword.
Their proficiency in this Grand Dao was profound, allowing them to fully harness its power.
In addition to using the Yin Yang Grand Dao, Meng Zhang also utilized the Sun-Moon Avenue. Moreover, to evade the Sword Cultivator's pursuit, he had to employ the power of the Space Grand Dao to shift his own body.
Meng Zhang's cultivation base was formidable among early-stage Primordial Spirit cultivators, and he could even contend with mid-stage Primordial Spirit cultivators thanks to his mastery of various Grand Dao powers.
However, this Sword Cultivator before him was exceedingly tenacious.
Not only was this Cultivator's cultivation base higher than Meng Zhang's, but they also surpassed him in the mastery of Grand Dao powers.
While Meng Zhang had numerous and diverse Grand Dao powers, this person seemed to be a specialist in the Grand Dao of the sword. Relying on their exquisite cultivation base, they utilized simplicity to overcome complexity, constantly suppressing Meng Zhang.
Since the surprise attack until now, although Meng Zhang managed to avoid being caught by the opponent's surprise attack thanks to his spontaneous ability, he had not been able to seize the advantage and was instead forced into a disadvantageous position.
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