Shen Xuan was already prepared.

In his Dantian, the spiritual power surged like a boundless sea, and over a dozen Dark Spirit Fish leapt out, transforming into strands of cyan Spiritual Light that wrapped around Shen Xuan layer by layer.

At the same time.

Shen Xuan formed a spell with his hand, nearly perfected [Water Control Technique] bolstering his Protective Spirit Shield.

Ding!

The Cyan Nether Sword directly struck Shen Xuan's Protective Spirit Shield.

The next moment.

In the astonished eyes of Qing Yuan, Shen Xuan's Protective Spirit Shield merely trembled slightly, the outermost two to three layers of spirit shield collapsed and dispersed, but quickly returned to its original form.

Inside, there were still over ten layers of spirit shields!

The attack of the Cyan Nether Sword couldn't break through Shen Xuan's defenses!

How is this even possible!

"Both the [Water Control Technique] and the [Water Spirit Gathering Essence Technique] are perfected, no wonder he dares to face my attack head-on!"

Qing Yuan took a deep breath.

He pointed with his fingers as if they were a sword, aiming sharply at the Cyan Nether Sword.

Light burst forth from the Cyan Nether Sword, flickering with extremely dangerous cyan glows.

Shen Xuan similarly pointed towards the Bishui Sword.

The Artifct Embryo Bishui Sword also burst with light, flashing with hazardous cyan glows.

From a glance, the magical swords and techniques of the two were identical except for some slight color differences!

"Whoosh!"

The Cyan Nether Sword once again shot forward.

This time, in mid-air, it was intercepted by the Bishui Sword.

As the two swords clashed, sparks flew.

The Bishui Sword flew back into Shen Xuan's hand.

The Cyan Nether Sword, undiminished in momentum, shrieked as it approached.

However, its Sword Momentum had already been mostly neutralized by the Bishui Sword.

Shen Xuan extended his finger and pointed.

[Water Repelling Technique]!

The spiritual light on the Cyan Nether Sword dimmed, as if its spiritual power was suddenly depleted.

Seeing this, Qing Yuan had no choice but to recall the Cyan Nether Sword.

The two tested each other with tentative exchanges.

Shen Xuan, at Qi Cultivation Perfection, faced with Qing Yuan, a Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Elder of the Bishui Sect, was evenly matched, sharing equal footing.

"Shen Xuan, your strength is beyond this old man's imagination. I've never seen a Qi Cultivation Cultivator with such prowess."

"I am willing to swear on the Heavenly Dao. As long as you hand over the Secret Technique, I will no longer trouble you. How about it?"

Qing Yuan, holding the Cyan Nether Sword, stared intently at Shen Xuan and said.

Shen Xuan shook his head and said, "I don't trust your character."

It seemed Qing Yuan wanted to make peace.

But in fact, he was secretly preparing to employ the Shadow Sword.

As soon as Shen Xuan let his guard down slightly, he would fall victim to Qing Yuan's Shadow Sword plot.

To protect the secret.

Qing Yuan would never allow him to leave alive.

"Then go die!"

Qing Yuan's face turned cold, and the Cyan Nether Sword once again shot forward.

At the same time, hidden within the rain, the Shadow Sword silently curved as it shot from behind.

However.

An abrupt change occurred.

Shen Xuan's body suddenly sank, and in an instant vanished.

When he reappeared, he was a hundred meters away.

Qing Yuan's face turned gloomy.

Great Success Level [Water Escape Technique]!

Its speed, even he couldn't come close!

In just over ten breaths, Shen Xuan had displayed three Great Success Level water techniques in front of him.

"Impressive, Shen Xuan, no wonder you have such confidence!"

However, this only made Qing Yuan even more envious.

He was a Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Elder of the Sect, and only achieved [Water Repelling Technique] and [Water Spirit Gathering Technique] to Great Success.

Shen Xuan, just a Qi Cultivation Cultivator, how did he possess such profound Secret Techniques!

In his fury, water splashes appeared under Qing Yuan's feet as he pursued.

Luckily, a Water Curtain Streaming Light Array had been set up ahead of time, making it not easy for Shen Xuan to break through.

Sure enough, Shen Xuan's [Water Escape] was halted at the edge of the Water Curtain Streaming Light Array.

A dazzling, several yards long, Cyan Nether Sword Light cleaved through the air like lightning.

At the same time, a faint shadow, almost imperceptible to the naked eye, faster, shot over.

Qing Yuan simultaneously manipulated two Flying Sword Treasures, his gaze ice-cold, teeming with murderous intent.

No matter what, Shen Xuan could not be allowed to stay!

And he hadn't even reached Foundation Establishment yet, yet could withstand him.

What would happen if he achieved Foundation Establishment!

Through [Insight Technique], Shen Xuan keenly sensed the killing intent emanating from the Cyan Nether Sword and Shadow Sword.

Facing attacks from both front and back, he remained completely unshaken.

The Sea-Suppressing Bell spun out.

His hands rapidly shifted through spell variations.

[Water Control Technique]!

[Iron Bone Technique]!

[Critical Strike Technique]!

[Overturning River and Sea Technique]!

The Sea-Suppressing Bell, enhanced by four types of Talent, was extremely strong in defense, easily deflecting the Cyan Nether Sword's attack.

At the same time, the Bishui Sword was chillingly cold, emitting heavy Water Spirit True Qi, producing a humming sword sound.

The next moment.

The Bishui Sword collided with the Shadow Sword.

"Bang!"

The deafening sound of a violent clash echoed across this maritime area.

In the wide-eyed astonishment of Qing Yuan, his prized Shadow Sword let out a lament, its spiritual light scattered completely, falling into the seawater.

"This..."

Qing Yuan's pupils contracted, engulfed by immense terror!

"[Immortal-Slaying Water Qi Technique]! Shen Xuan, just who are you?!"

Qing Yuan's whole body churned with Magical Power, his eyes bloodshot, heart almost torn apart.

The old face was distorted with irregular spasms, making it look exceedingly old and ugly, nowhere near the casualness of an immortal demeanor.

At this point, he understood, Shen Xuan's strength was beyond what he imagined.

Knowing full well that he awaited to ambush, Shen Xuan dared to come alone anyway.

Qing Yuan spat out a mouthful of Essence Blood.

His hands incessantly forming seals.

The Shadow Sword leapt out of the seawater, returning to his hand.

"Shen Xuan, die!"

Amidst the frenzied malevolent laughter, Qing Yuan tossed out an azure pearl.

At the same time, he turned without looking back and fled in a panic.

"Boom!"

Peals of thunder rang out.

That azure pearl turned out to be a Tier Two Thunder Pearl.

Although a disposable Magical Treasure.

Its power was staggering.

Enough to smash an ordinary Foundation Establishment's flesh body.

Shen Xuan was always protected by over a dozen layers of Protective Spirit Shield.

Within [Insight Technique], he faintly sensed the thunderous fluctuation.

Without thinking.

He swiftly water-escaped into the deep sea.

Having cultivated [Sea-Covering Thunder Technique], Shen Xuan had extremely high Thunder Resistance.

But there was no need to take the Thunder Pearl head-on with his flesh body.

...

Under the cover of the Thunder Pearl, Qing Yuan fled into the water, deploying [Water Repelling Technique], hastily racing forward.

His [Water Repelling Technique] had reached Great Success.

He considered it not below Shen Xuan's.

Coupled with the Spiritual Power and Divine Sense of Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment flesh body.

Easily leaving behind Shen Xuan in the Qi Cultivation Realm.

At this moment, Qing Yuan secretly harbored some regret.

Eight years ago, he should have decisively taken action, directly capturing Shen Xuan to harshly interrogate.

At that time, Shen Xuan was far less formidable than now!

In eight years.

Qing Yuan was busy with sect affairs, making almost no progress.

Yet Shen Xuan advanced rapidly.

From Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer, cultivating to Qi Cultivation Perfection.

Various water techniques, adept and powerful, had doubled in might.

He could actually withstand attacks from his two lower-grade Magical Treasures with just an Artifact Embryo Bishui Sword.

Moreover.

He even cultivated the [Immortal-Slaying Water Qi Technique].

This is a Sect Leader Direct Disciple technique for only those trained in the sect's core water technique!

Disciples who have mastered this water technique have always been the Sect Leader's candidates!

Qing Yuan understood the power of this technique.

Perfected, it could even slay Core Formation True Masters!

Qing Yuan decided to flee immediately.

He planned to return to the Bishui Sect to report this matter.

He had already thought of a reason.

Shen Xuan's whereabouts are mysterious, his origins unknown, and it's uncertain how he learned the sect's core water technique; he might be an undercover sent by a rival sect!

As long as the sect accepts his words.

Not only can they eliminate Shen Xuan, removing the hidden threat.

But he could also earn himself a handsome amount of Sect Contribution Points.

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