Zhu Xian: The way of heaven collapses, and I only have one sword!

Chapter 35: The clash of magic and the Seven Clans Martial Arts Competition comes to an end!
"Sword points to the sky, heart breaks through the chaos, body and sword coexist, reverse the world and turn the tide... man and sword become one!"

As Chen Qiye finished speaking, his figure gradually became ethereal. The next second, his ethereal body sank into the Autumn Water Sword. Instantly, the sword rang loudly, and a dazzling light emanated from its blade. That light, like the breaking light of dawn, tore through the darkness of this world.

The surrounding space began to violently tremble, cracks suddenly appearing like ferocious maws, emanating a chaotic aura. The previously still autumn waters seemed to be infused with boundless power, surging and surging, with streams of sword energy dancing on the crests.

This magical scene made everyone present hold their breath, their gazes fixed on the ray of light. Lu Xueqi felt unprecedented pressure, her hair flying wildly in the frenzied wind of spiritual energy, but her eyes remained firm. Her jade hands tightly grasped the magic formula, and the blue spiritual energy around her surged like a surging tide, frantically converging towards the Tianya Sword.

"Man and sword are one, Qiye, where is your limit?" Taoist Master Daoxuan stood in the audience, his eyes fixed on Chen Qiye and Lu Xueqi on the stage, his eyes full of complicated expressions.

He had witnessed Chen Qiye's growth, from the youthful yet energetic young man he had just joined Qingyun Sect to the man now capable of unleashing the astonishing art of "Man and Sword Unity." Every step along the way had surpassed his imagination. He knew full well that Chen Qiye's talent, reaching the fifth realm in a single day, was something Qingyun Sect had never seen in years. And the child had lived up to his expectations, growing at a rapid pace and displaying the exquisiteness of Qingyun Daoism to its fullest potential.

At that moment, Lu Xueqi's clothes fluttered in the wind. Tianya, repelled by Qiu Shui Wuhen's powerful blow in mid-air, took advantage of the moment to return to Lu Xueqi's grasp. At that moment, a thousand blue rays of light engulfed her figure, soaring into the sky.

A blue light suddenly flashed, and at this moment, thousands of blue lights merged into one, converging into a huge beam of light, which slammed towards Qiu Shui Wuhen, who was in a state of unity between man and sword.

Facing Lu Xueqi's devastating attack, condensed from all his spiritual energy, Chen Qiye, the radiance of his fusion of man and sword, showed no fear. The dazzling light from the Qiu Shui Wuhen sword collided fiercely with the massive beam of light formed by Tianya in mid-air, erupting in a deafening roar.

The violent spiritual power swept in all directions like a raging tsunami. Wherever it went, the rocks on the arena were turned into powder. The surrounding space was shattered by this force, cracks continued to spread and expand, and the aura of chaos permeated the air.

All the Qingyun disciples held their breath, their eyes fixed on the scene. The expressions of the elders and chiefs also changed.

"Boom!" A thunderous sounded, as if the entire Tongtian Peak trembled violently. The blue light retreated, and Lu Xueqi appeared in the sky, holding the Tianya Sword tightly in her hand.

Below the stage, Master Shuiyue suddenly stood up.

"Boom!" The roar continued to come from the sky, echoing throughout the world.

Lu Xueqi grabbed the hilt of the Tianya Sword with her backhand, mastered the sword technique, and while suspended in mid-air, she stepped on the seven stars and took seven steps in the air, chanting, "Nine Heavens Mysterious Break, transform into divine thunder. I guide the magnificent power of heaven with my sword!"

In a moment, the originally clear blue sky turned dark. The dark clouds that suddenly appeared in the sky rolled continuously, thunder rumbled, and lightning flashed continuously on the edge of the dark clouds, galloping between heaven and earth. There was a solemn and murderous atmosphere and strong winds.

On the ground, everyone from Taoist Master Daoxuan to the heads and elders of each sect had an expression of inexplicable astonishment on their faces. They all stood up and turned to look at Master Shuiyue of Xiaozhu Peak.

Master Shuiyue completely ignored everyone. For the first time, a look of worry appeared on his usually indifferent face as he looked at the two people in the sky.

"The true secret of controlling thunder with the divine sword!" Taoist Master Daoxuan slowly withdrew his gaze, his heart greatly shocked.

Chen Qiye, who was in the state of unity between man and sword, naturally saw it, and immediately withdrew from the state of unity between man and sword the next second.

Chen Qiye's figure swayed slightly in the air, but quickly stabilized. His eyes were fixed on the surging thunderclouds. A majestic momentum burst out from his body, causing the surrounding air to tremble.

His figure was as fast as lightning, and his sword moves were agile and swift. As he danced, the sword energy turned into thick sword blades, whistling through the sky. These sword blades intertwined with each other, forming a huge sword energy net, covering the entire arena.

At the same time, an even more astonishing scene appeared. The sword in Chen Qiye's hand turned, and the sword energy that originally surrounded him began to undergo strange changes. The sword energy gradually transformed into gorgeous peach blossoms, each of which was lifelike, with pink petals, golden stamens, and exuding a faint fragrance.

In the blink of an eye, peach blossoms fluttered down like snowflakes, contrasting with the sweeping sword energy. Engulfed by the sword energy, the blossoms spun and danced, forming a dazzling sea of ​​flowers. This sea of ​​flowers was not only beautiful but also imbued with boundless power.

The Qingyun disciples in the audience were stunned, some of the younger ones even gasping in amazement. They had never witnessed such a brilliant and powerful magical duel. The dancing sword energy and peach blossoms in the sky, combined with the surging thunderclouds, seemed like a feast of fantasy and destruction.

"boom!"

A furious thunder boomed from the sky above Tongtian Peak. Everyone vaguely felt the ground beneath their feet shake slightly. Thunder and lightning roared, the sky and earth changed color, and everyone on Tongtian Peak's faces changed drastically. "The Divine Sword Controlling Thunder Technique!"

"Moonset and flowers in the morning!"

In an instant, the divine thunder drawn by the magic sword's true art of controlling thunder, with the power to destroy the world, rushed towards Chen Qiye's Yuexi Huachen. Thunder roared, and the thick lightning column seemed to pierce the sky. The lightning illuminated everyone's terrified and shocked faces.

Chen Qiye's Moonlit Dawn and Morning Flower Qi showed no sign of weakness, flooding the sky with layers of peach blossom sword energy, forming a solid defensive barrier. When the divine thunder and peach blossom sword energy collided, a dull thud was heard, followed by a powerful airflow spreading outward from the collision point.

The lightning pillar's power madly impacted the peach blossom sword energy, each collision causing peach blossom petals to fall. However, even if these petals were separated from the main body, they still remained the same body, still carrying the sharp sword energy, and shot towards the lightning pillar like a hidden weapon. The lightning pillar was struck by the sword energy of these petals, and the surface cracked, and the lightning light flickered.

Lu Xueqi bit her lower lip, her delicate hands constantly shifting spells as she exerted all her might to activate the Divine Sword's Lightning Control Technique. The divine thunder's power intensified once more, its pillars growing thicker and its light ever more dazzling. Chen Qiye took a deep breath, his spiritual energy surging like a raging river. With a loud shout, he swung the Autumn Water Sword fiercely, and Yue Xi Hua Chen's peach blossom sword energy suddenly surged. The petals of the original flower merged together, transforming into giant peach blossom blades that fiercely slashed at the divine thunder.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!" The continuous roar made everyone's eardrums hurt. The space around the ring was torn apart by this force, and the chaotic aura became stronger and stronger.

Some of the weaker Qingyun disciples were impacted by the aftermath and retreated repeatedly, some even lost their balance.

In this fierce clash, Lu Xueqi and Chen Qiye's figures were obscured by the light, and only their full-strength magic could be seen. Their spiritual energy was rapidly depleting, but neither of them showed any sign of retreat. Their eyes were filled with determination and resolve, each determined to prove themselves in this duel. This skill exchange had become a contest of their Dao heart and strength. Who would emerge victorious in this thrilling battle? Everyone waited to see.

However, the Divine Sword Controlling Thunder Secret Art requires the cultivation level of the Upper Purity Realm to fully activate it. Although Lu Xueqi only activated the Divine Sword Controlling Thunder Secret Art with the cultivation level of the eighth level of the Jade Purity Realm, it burst out with power beyond imagination at this moment. With the continuous infusion of her spiritual power, the power of the divine thunder has approached the level of the full force of the Upper Purity Realm.

Just when everyone thought Chen Qiye was about to lose, he suddenly closed his eyes, and his aura suddenly became restrained. The originally surging peach blossom sword energy gradually converged, and was even almost undetectable. The audience was in an uproar, wondering what he meant.

Chen Qiye's aura was restrained, like a deep ocean. Just as the divine thunder was about to strike him, he suddenly opened his eyes, a fierce glint in his eyes. He slowly raised his right hand, palm facing upward. The previously restrained peach blossom sword energy suddenly gathered in his palm in an eerie manner. A small spiritual power vortex seemed to form in that palm, and all the sword energy was spinning rapidly, making a buzzing sound.

As the divine thunder roared down, Chen Qiye didn't dodge or evade, but directly met the thick lightning pillar with his palm. The moment the divine thunder and his palm made contact, a strange scene occurred. The divine thunder, which contained the power to destroy heaven and earth, seemed to be pulled by an invisible force and slowly began to sink into Chen Qiye's palm.

Lu Xueqi's eyes widened at the sight, her face filled with shock. She exerted all her might to activate the Divine Sword's Lightning Control Technique, attempting to increase the power of the divine thunder and escape Chen Qiye's engulfment. However, the spiritual energy vortex in Chen Qiye's palm was like an endless black hole, continuously sucking in the divine thunder's might no matter how powerful it was.

As the divine thunder was continuously devoured, a faint glow of lightning began to emanate from Chen Qiye's body. This lightning mingled with the spiritual energy within him, and the spiritual energy originally consumed by the battle began to recover at an astonishing rate, even increasing. His hair danced wildly under the illumination of the lightning, and his aura grew stronger. The previously imperceptible peach blossom sword energy now permeated once again, and each sword energy contained the power of divine thunder, becoming even more fierce.

The Qingyun disciples in the audience were so shocked that their jaws almost dropped. They had never seen such a magical scene. The elders of the older generation were also shocked, and there was a hint of surprise in Taoist Master Daoxuan's eyes.

Chen Qiye's body was ablaze with lightning, his aura as powerful as a rainbow. He slowly raised his left hand and lightly snapped his fingers. In an instant, the entire world seemed to be frozen by an invisible force. The divine thunder that was madly pouring into his palm, as well as the surging spiritual energy around Lu Xueqi, suddenly stopped in that moment.

This snap of her fingers seemed to carry the magical power of stopping time. The roaring thunder suddenly ceased, the thick lightning pillar solidified in mid-air, and the lightning flashed no longer. Lu Xueqi maintained the posture of performing the Divine Sword Controlling Lightning Technique, and before the shock in her eyes dissipated, she realized that she could no longer control her spiritual energy.

The spiritual energy vortex in Chen Qiye's palm suddenly erupted, a powerful and strange force rushing back, directly colliding with Lu Xueqi's divine thunder force. Under the impact of this force, the originally astonishingly powerful Divine Sword Controlling Thunder Art began to rapidly disintegrate like a crumbling building.

The cracks on the lightning pillar spread rapidly. In the blink of an eye, the entire divine thunder collapsed, transforming into countless tiny lightning bolts that shot out in all directions. These lightning bolts dissipated in mid-air, leaving only a faint green smoke, as if the devastating divine thunder had never appeared.

Lu Xueqi was so shocked by the backlash that she retreated repeatedly, a trace of blood oozing from the corner of her mouth. She looked at Chen Qiye in disbelief, her heart filled with doubt. But Chen Qiye remained calm. He gently waved his sleeve, dispelling the chaotic aura that permeated the surroundings.

"I... lost..." Lu Xueqi fell to the ground and swayed, trying hard to stand firm.

Chen Qiye walked slowly towards Lu Xueqi, raised his hand and took out a roll of bamboo slips. The most eye-catching part of the bamboo slips was written "One Sword Frosts Fourteen States".

Seeing Chen Qiye approaching, Lu Xueqi took a deep breath. She had lost the bet between the two of them, so from that moment on, she, Lu Xueqi, was Chen Qiye's "Daoist companion". She had always been a person who kept her word, and she did not mind this matter.

(End of this chapter)