Sun Chasing Sword King and others felt parched, their minds a bit dizzy:

"Is this... success?"

Had they actually witnessed the birth of a Martial Saint?

But Ning Qi's expression remained as solemn as ever.

He gazed intently at the Blade Demon, as if seeing through the flesh to the situation within. He 'saw' that, although the Blade Demon forcibly absorbed the Power of Heaven and Earth into his body, intending to fuse it with Ultimate Realm Blade Intent and Perfect Three Flowers, it was still unsuccessful.

Looking at the seemingly calm flesh, the situation was actually perilous, with the fundamental issue unresolved and the form of the Power of Heaven and Earth unchanged.

Ning Qi sighed inwardly.

He realized that the Blade Demon was going to fail, for he was nearing the limit. Regardless of knowing that the path to Martial Saint was not so easy, seeing this result right in front of him still gave him a sense of regret.

"Not good." He whispered to himself.

True Man Tianjian acted immediately.

The Celestial Sword swept across the sky, aiming towards the Blade Demon. At this critical moment in his breakthrough, no ordinary person could intervene without backlash, but since Ning Qi had promised to guard the Blade Demon, he would not let him perish in front of his eyes.

Among those present, he alone had the ability to interfere.

No one understood the situation, some were even secretly shocked at why True Man Tianjian acted at such a critical moment. Was he envious of the Blade Demon's impending success?

But the might of the Celestial Sword was unstoppable.

One slash severed the connection between the Demon Blade and the Three Flowers. The Blade Demon, whose body had been gradually calming, suddenly opened his eyes. Only then did everyone realize that his pitch-black pupils had eerily turned blood red.

Using the power of the Celestial Sword, the Blade Demon howled at the sky, and dreadful bloody holes burst open on his body. The Power of Heaven and Earth he had absorbed went out of control, leaving him in critical danger. Yet, his expression remained unchanged as he sliced off his left arm at the root with his right hand!

Blood mist spurted, and the severed arm transformed into a terrifying Demon Blade, with the Power of Heaven and Earth pouring out along with it.

He slashed towards the sky, the strike landing far off in the mountains.

A thunderous rumble was heard.

The mountain range crumbled, and a horrifying slash mark appeared before everyone, causing them all to gasp in shock. Though both had been restrained, it was now clear that the Blade Demon's power in one slash was terrifying.

Their expressions were complex.

At this moment, they understood that True Man Tianjian wasn't taking advantage of a crisis, but was actually saving the Blade Demon. Had he not timely severed the connection, the Blade Demon might have died in the Breaking Realm, never getting the chance for heroic sacrifice afterward.

Clearly.

The Blade Demon had failed.

Unable to witness the birth of a legend, everyone felt deep regret, intertwined with a sense of confusion.

If even such an unparalleled Blademan in the Blade Path Ultimate Realm as the Blade Demon could not step into the Martial Saint Realm, who else could succeed? Could the path truly be blocked?

Someone couldn't help but look at the Black Robed Taoist, contemplating:

"Can True Man Tianjian succeed? It's likely extremely difficult... Otherwise, having reached the Sword Path Ultimate Realm for so long, he might have already stepped into the Martial Saint Realm..."

The blind old man's face was filled with regret.

"Brilliant beyond compare, brilliant beyond compare, to reach half a step on his own, so pathetic and lamentable..."

His expression turned slightly dim, and he quietly departed, as he'd come only to see if True Man Tianjian was his old friend. Knowing he wasn't, he cared for nothing more.

True Man Tianjian might have been more monstrous than the Blade Demon, but he too was born in the wrong era.

Whether the Blade Demon or True Man Tianjian, they were of considerable age, and barring any accidents, it would be hard for them to achieve much more.

True Martial Mountain fell silent.

The Blade Demon spat blood towards the sky, his black pupils gazing at the heavens with an apparent reluctance, seeming to question the heavens as to why the path was cut off.

The immense confusion and sorrow deeply resonated with everyone present, as if they could empathize with it.

Everyone roughly understood the Blade Demon's thoughts.

After centuries of arduous cultivation, even seizing an opportunity to enter the Blade Path Ultimate Realm could not lead him to the Martial Saint Realm. The remaining lifespan seemed void of hope, a notion more painful than death for such a pure Martial Artist and Blademan.

If not for his steadfast Martial Path will, he might have chosen to perish in the Breaking Realm.

"Thank you, True Man, for your intervention. This kindness the Blade Demon will remember." The Blade Demon's voice was hoarse.

His expression was complex.

He wanted to ask where True Man Tianjian had reached, but ultimately he refrained.

In the watchful eyes of the world.

The Blade Demon, disheveled and barefoot, walked into the mountains, soon disappearing from sight. Everyone was silent, as if seeing a hero's downfall.

The Black Robed Taoist said nothing and then landed on True Martial's rear mountain.

This earth-shattering battle finally concluded.

Everyone exhaled deeply, realizing their backs were soaked. The dramatic twists and turns had truly opened their eyes.

First, the Blade Demon was defeated by True Man Tianjian, who displayed Sword Path Ultimate Realm, leaving everyone in awe. Later, True Man Tianjian assisted the Blade Demon to reach the Blade Path Ultimate Realm, envied by countless people. Although the Blade Demon's attempt to reach the Martial Saint Realm ultimately failed, what was witnessed today was enough for everyone to savor for a lifetime.

It could already be foreseen.

Once the outcome of this battle spread across the land, it would cause a tremendous upheaval.

Everyone looked at the True Martial Sword Monument, their gazes hotter than ever. After True Man Tianjian showcased such Sword Path Ultimate Realm, even the Sun Chasing Sword King couldn't help but crave the monument. It could be foreseen that more unparalleled experts would come to comprehend and enhance Ning Qi's Sword Dao.

Ning Qi couldn't help but smile slightly, seeing it as a virtuous cycle.

However.

The greatest gain for him from this battle was observing the Blade Demon's Breaking Realm.

He watched the direction the Blade Demon disappeared, his eyes flashing as a certain idea stirred in his mind.

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