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Chapter 363 The Second Type of Domain Transformation by Intention

As Gu Shaoan pressed his palm against Tu Baichuan's Baihui acupoint on the top of his head, the Yin and Yang energies circulated continuously within his palm, encompassing and transforming the vast power of heaven and earth he drew in into an even more terrifying force.

Facing Tu Baichuan, Gu Shaoan showed no mercy. The moment he struck, the "Immortal Touching the Head" technique drew in the surrounding天地之势 (heaven and earth forces) and merged them all into Gu Shaoan's palm.

They seemed to be startled by the sudden display of lightness skill and speed by Gu Shaoan.

Or perhaps Tu Baichuan keenly sensed the power of Gu Shaoan's move. Facing the hand that descended from above like a celestial being plucking flowers and brushing snowflakes, Tu Baichuan raised his longsword in response, the blade flashing like blood.

Faced with Gu Shaoan's palm strike, which seemed ethereal and otherworldly but actually contained the immense power of heaven and earth, Tu Baichuan felt a chorus of alarm bells ringing in his heart.

The surging internal energy and the gathering cold power of heaven and earth instantly poured into the longsword in his hand, and he slashed back at the giant hand in the air.

"Om-!"

The blade trembled, no longer emitting a mournful howl, but transforming into a heavy, chilling, terrifying roar, as if a thousand weapons were clashing! The blade light was no longer a distorted dark red, but suddenly transformed into a deep red color as viscous as blood and as fiery as magma.

Wherever the blood-red light passed, it seemed to be swallowed up and distorted.

The chilling aura and murderous intent emanating from the blood-red light sent a shiver down one's spine.

The surrounding air seemed to be eroded by the intent of this slash, turning into a chilling aura of blade energy.

In a daze, Gu Shaoan seemed to be instantly pulled into a sea of ​​knives and blades, and even the surrounding air became sharp.

The second move of "The Three Knives of Avici Hell" - "Asura Path".

Gu Shaoan immediately recognized that the slash Tu Baichuan was using now was the same slash he had delivered to Zhu Wushi last night.

Seeing this, Gu Shaoan subtly flicked his right hand, slightly adjusting the angle of his large hand that was originally moving towards Tu Baichuan's head, and instead actively struck the sticky, blood-like blade light.

The palm collided with the flash of the blade.

The completely different types of internal energy and vital energy collided and clashed constantly at this moment.

With Tu Baichuan's feet as the center, the ground within a ten-foot radius sank three inches.

The resulting air currents were tightly bound within a three-zhang radius around Gu Shaoan and Tu Baichuan. Furthermore, these dissipated energies were drawn into Gu Shaoan's palm by his Yin and Yang energies, and then released from his palm using the technique of "lifting light weight as if it were heavy".

It was at this moment that Gu Shaoan's hand, enveloped in Gang Yuan and special energy, successfully pressed down on the blade of Tu Baichuan's reverse slash.

The next instant, Tu Baichuan let out a muffled groan, his knees bent slightly, and his feet below the ankles sank into the ground.

Gu Shaoan, suspended in mid-air, was pulled by the interplay of the sword energy and the yin and yang energies, his body suddenly becoming as light as a feather, and he floated backward in an ethereal manner that defied common sense.

His clothes fluttered, and his face remained calm, except for a faint red aura in the palm of his right hand, which was the sword energy from Tu Baichuan's previous strike.

The blade's aura was sharp and sinister, filled with a concentrated and powerful killing intent.

If it were any other martial artist who had condensed their Qi into Yuan, even a wisp of sword energy might be enough to kill them.

However, as the Yin and Yang energies within Gu Shaoan's body circulated, the sword energy that had been clinging to Gu Shaoan's meridians like a bone-deep infection was immediately drawn out of his body and dissolved into the world.

Watching Gu Shaoan swing backward, Tu Baichuan stared wide-eyed as if he had seen a ghost in broad daylight.

"This guy has actually reached the level of 'manipulating the domain with intent' in martial arts?"

Moreover, in Tu Baichuan's perception at this moment, Gu Shaoan's Qi was extremely pure, even surpassing his own.

Moreover, his power was continuous and his skill was profound, no less than his.

The palm strike contained in this palm strike was even more unique in its power and artistic conception. Even the sword energy in the second move of "Three Swords of Avici Hell" combined with sword thought could hardly gain the upper hand among these palm strikes.

The immense, overwhelming power contained in that final palm strike was something Tu Baichuan hadn't anticipated at all.

"Such a foundation, such strength, really only in his early twenties?"

After a brief moment of astonishment, looking at Gu Shaoan who was still as graceful as willow catkins, Tu Baichuan felt not only murderous intent but also a sense of crisis.

Driven by this sense of crisis, Tu Baichuan moved like a ghost, leaving a trail of afterimages as he darted toward Gu Shaoan.

As he moved rapidly, Tu Baichuan's internal energy began to pour into the longsword in his hand.

Just as he approached Gu Shaoan by a foot, his arm muscles bulging, his blade poised to strike but not yet raised, at that very moment...

"Qiang——!"

A clear, bright sound of a sword being drawn suddenly rang out.

The moment the sound of the sword rang in his ears and the blade flashed, a sword light as cold as autumn water and as swift as a rainbow also appeared in Tu Baichuan's eyes.

This sword strike was extremely tricky in its angle and perfectly timed.

The sword's edge was aimed precisely at Tu Baichuan's wrist, which was holding the knife and about to raise it.

Once Tu Baichuan raises his sword, his wrist will be severed by Gu Shaoan's sword the instant the blade is raised.

"The Art of Drawing the Sword?"

The speed at which the sword was drawn made Tu Baichuan realize that Gu Shaoan must have practiced the "Sword Drawing Technique".

Otherwise, it would be absolutely impossible to draw the sword so quickly.

It was only when he realized the purpose of Gu Shaoan's sword strike that Tu Baichuan's eyes instantly cleared.

He then abruptly stopped the flow of internal energy within his body, withdrew his sword intent, and flipped it inward with lightning speed, holding the blade horizontally in the air.

"Ding!"

The next moment, a clear and melodious sound rang out.

The moment the sword and the blade touched, a concentrated and powerful force mixed with the blade's energy surged into the hilt.

The terrifying force caused Tu Baichuan to grunt, and the tiger's mouth holding the knife cracked under the immense force, causing his right hand holding the knife to sink uncontrollably.

But just as his right shoulder sank, Tu Baichuan swung out the scabbard in his left hand, using the scabbard as a weapon to slash at Gu Shaoan.

After Gu Shaoan moved aside, he pressed forward again.

The crimson blade flashed swiftly toward Gu Shaoan.

Seeing this, Gu Shaoan was not afraid at all. He followed the sword and advanced instead of retreating.

In just a few breaths, the two had already exchanged dozens of blows.

Gu Santong, standing to the side, watched with great interest.

Tu Baichuan's blade became faster and more unpredictable. Sometimes the blade light clung to him like a persistent shadow, sometimes it struck like lightning, and sometimes it transformed into a dense net of countless blades that descended upon him.

The intent of the sword mixed with the vital energy spread out.

The air became thick and sharp; an ordinary martial artist who stepped into this area would likely be instantly cut by invisible blade energy.

Gu Shaoan's sword, however, always maintained its lightness and exquisiteness. Amid Tu Baichuan's stormy attacks, it was like a small boat in a raging storm, seemingly about to capsize at any moment, yet always managing to find a way out at the last second and retaliate with unparalleled sword skills.

Inside the arena, Tu Baichuan's unpredictable thrust, "Night Battle in All Directions," was once again deflected by the sword circle drawn by Gu Shaoan. The sword circle's momentum did not dissipate; instead, it used the force to spin and slash, forcing Tu Baichuan to parry with his own blade, causing him to pause slightly.

"clang!"

Gu Shaoan lightly touched the spine of Tu Baichuan's blade with the tip of his sword. A force that combined yin and yang, hardness and softness, came through, not only neutralizing the killing intent on the blade, but also making Tu Baichuan's subsequent three consecutive strikes as if they were hitting a slippery fish, achieving nothing.

"Damn it, how can this guy be so strong?"

The more Tu Baichuan fought, the more alarmed he became, and his expression behind the black veil grew increasingly solemn.

His swordsmanship is inherited from the real combat experience of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, combining the bravery of the army with the cunning of secret agents. His sword strikes are as swift as the wind, and his moves are unpredictable. With the added power of heaven and earth drawn by his Celestial Realm, his speed and power far exceed those of ordinary swordsmen.

However, Gu Shaoan's sword always seemed to be able to predict his attack route in advance.

Seemingly light and effortless, Gu Shaoan's swordplay was actually incredibly refined, each strike combining offense and defense with fluid and seamless transitions. What Tu Baichuan found even more perplexing was that each of Gu Shaoan's sword techniques could manipulate and influence the surrounding天地 (heaven and earth) forces.

The gentle breeze, the flowing clouds, the light and shadow, and even the slight tremor of the ground beneath his feet all seemed to become part of Gu Shaoan's swordplay, amplifying the power of his agile sword techniques.

In addition, Gu Shaoan's powerful strength and his special martial arts that could redirect and displace his sword energy and internal energy made it difficult for him to gain any advantage even when he was drawing upon the power of heaven and earth.

Not only that.

Tu Baichuan himself has already entered the second realm of swordsmanship. Due to the special nature of "Three Swords of Avici Hell", Tu Baichuan's sword intent is concentrated in his swordsmanship, which will be accompanied by unique killing, despair and corrosive spiritual energy, which will affect the opponent's mind and squeeze the opponent's evasion space.

However, Gu Shaoan remained completely unaffected by the spiritual energy of his "Three Blades of Avici Hell" mixed with murderous intent.

"Could it be that he has already condensed the seed of a god?"

The more Tu Baichuan thought about it, the more solemn his expression became.

He just couldn't understand how a monster like Gu Shaoan could exist in the world.

He's barely in his early twenties, yet his strength is already at such a profound level.

The purity of his inner energy, his skill level, and the level of martial arts he has mastered have all reached an outrageous level.

Aside from not having reached the Celestial Realm and thus unable to harness the power of heaven and earth, his mastery and skill in martial arts are far superior to his.

Techniques like "making light things seem heavy" and the martial art concept of "using intention to control the field" were things that even Tu Baichuan failed to master.

A martial artist at the Condensing Yuan Qi realm was able to hold his own against a Celestial Realm cultivator like him.

At this moment, where was the confidence and arrogance that Tu Baichuan had shown when he first emerged from the woods? All that remained on his face was bewilderment and solemnity.

Soon, the two exchanged more than ten moves.

As the longsword was swung, Gu Shaoan's swordplay no longer used the "Willow Catkins Sword Technique" or the "Sunset Sword Technique," but instead only used the moves from the "Emei Sword Manual" from beginning to end.

"Should we use that final strike?"

Just then, a thought suddenly popped into Tu Baichuan's mind.

But then a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes, and he suppressed the thought that had arisen in his mind.

Soon, the two exchanged dozens of blows again.

As the battle continued, Gu Shaoan became increasingly calm, and the techniques he used to execute the "Emei Sword Manual" on his longsword became more and more skillful and natural.

The apprehension he felt towards Tu Baichuan, a Celestial Realm expert, gradually dissipated after nearly a hundred exchanges.

One thought after another began to surface in Gu Shaoan's mind.

Just then, a stream of energy, like a clear spring, appeared in Gu Shaoan's mind.

Under the influence of these energies, Gu Shaoan felt his thoughts suddenly become clear and lucid.

As his thoughts shifted and he swung his longsword again, Gu Shaoan's senses began to change.

His swordplay began to exude a vibrant sense of dawn breaking and life emerging.

Under this artistic conception, Gu Shaoan's sword light, though swift, did not appear violent. Instead, it carried a magnificent sense of breaking through the darkness and bringing light.

During the exchange, Tu Baichuan clearly sensed the change in Gu Shaoan's sword techniques.

By this point, Tu Baichuan was perfectly aware that Gu Shaoan had gained a sudden insight into martial arts during their battle.

In fact, during their earlier exchange, Gu Shaoan had been using him as a practice target.

"How dare he?"

Upon realizing this, Tu Baichuan was briefly stunned, but then a surge of anger welled up inside him.

Before Tu Baichuan could think further, Gu Shaoan flicked his wrist, causing the Yitian Sword in his hand to emit a clear and melodious sound.

The sound, like the morning bell and evening drum, penetrates straight to the soul.

Immediately following, an indescribable, invisible aura suddenly spread and permeated from Gu Shaoan at its core.

It wasn't a howling wind, but a deeper power, like an invisible field that enveloped a five-zhang radius around Gu Shaoan, and also enveloped Tu Baichuan in front of Gu Shaoan.

In an instant, Tu Baichuan felt as if he were bathed in the gentle, yet not dazzling, sunlight of the early morning.

Even the surrounding air and the strong winds became infinitely gentle.

But as this warm touch enveloped him, a chilling sensation suddenly shot out from Tu Baichuan's spine.

"Is this...another way of transforming a domain through intention?"

Almost the instant Tu Baichuan realized something was wrong, he instinctively touched the ground with his toes and shot backward like an arrow, trying his best to widen the distance between himself and Gu Shaoan.

Just as Tu Baichuan retreated to create distance, Gu Shaoan's body suddenly soared into the air like a dragon in the clouds, his sword moving with his arm, lightly striking out.

Sword 5: Afterglow.

The power of heaven and earth, along with the sword energy, are condensed into something almost tangible under the "effortless mastery" technique, causing the sword to be enveloped in a golden halo.

As the sword was thrust out, the surrounding light seemed to dim for a moment.

The trail left by the sword tip as it pierced the air due to the force of the energy was not particularly fierce; rather, it had a sense of twilight, as if one were witnessing the fading light of dawn and dusk, the only remaining afterglow before the darkness.

It has a kind of gentleness and haziness unique to the late years.

However, at that moment, strands of special energy seemed to be drawn by this sword and gathered into the Heaven-Slaying Sword.

Aside from the power of heaven and earth, there was also something that Tu Baichuan was extremely familiar with.

The power of heaven and earth.

　The description of this battle took a long time, and my back is killing me. I'll only be able to post two chapters today, and I'll make up for the missed ones with three chapters tomorrow and the day after!
　　
　
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