I have never looked down upon the second elder. Ji Kui is not much stronger in his intimidating presence than him, but the killing intent he exudes is several times heavier!
Another enlightening moment, and I finally understood that the second elder was not actually trying to kill me directly. Instead, he wanted to capture me first, inflict pain or other methods of punishment.
Half-step Zhenren, only used kill moves, only had kill moves, so terrifying!
Without any other moves, Gao Tianchi suddenly appeared in front of his throat, the blade of Gao Tianjian twisted and crossed over his brow!
The clinking sound of two heavy knocks resonated, as Gao Tianchui pressed firmly on my throat. It felt as though someone had dealt a severe blow to my Adam's apple. Simultaneously, the Gao Tianjian sword was laid horizontally across my forehead, with the blade itself tilted to either side, pressing against the skin like a vice grip. Blood began to trickle down from the sides of the blade.
Two powerful forces were exerted on my head, and I was propelled backward abruptly. My legs pressed down, the soles of my feet pounding into the ground, and only after several meters did I land heavily on the ground!
I felt a sudden dizziness, my vision became blurry, and there were even some stars twinkling in front of me.
"You have a fine appearance and possess good Daoist arts, yet you act recklessly, lacking finesse, incapable of manipulating with ease. It is impossible for you to achieve harmony between heaven and earth. You've wasted the resources of the Si Guo Mountain."
With the sound of his words, Ji Kui moved closer to me again, his figure shifting from left to right and then directly in front. I shook my head violently, licking the wound on my tongue to ease the stinging pain, which finally helped me calm down.
The blood and qi in my body were constantly surging, the throbbing pain in my throat felt like the bone around my Adam's apple was injured. My forehead was still oozing blood.
Ji Kui's strength was far from that of the true man, Maoyi, or Xin Bo and Agon Lama!
It's the moves, the skill!
That's what he was mocking me for!
But Si Guo Mountain is renowned for its use of thunder law and various grand and straightforward Daoist arts to counteract specters!
He wants to shatter my spiritual resolve, to make me doubt myself?
This is not ridicule, but rather a strategy!
Thoughts flew rapidly through my mind, processing and recalculating, yet my actions never ceased. I had already risen to my feet and was swiftly retreating!
This time, I gave it my all.
As expected, Ji Kui stood there motionless!
Under the sun, his disdain became more pronounced, as though he looked down on me with the scorn of a cat over a mouse. I was merely an out-of-pocket quarry.
In reality, however, it's not like that at all!
It's because he can't catch up to me!
If we talk about raw power, do I really lag behind him by much?
In the clash of moves, he did not exert crushing force, only more cunning and devious techniques!
I suddenly halted my steps and kept a certain distance from him.
"You..." Ji Kui was about to speak.
I cut him off first, my voice hoarse, "You... No matter how many things you say, it all boils down to showing that I am weak and you are strong. But try to break all my struggles with a single move, you can't do that."
"Your strange movements may indeed make you appear to be a powerful cultivator, and your techniques make it easy for you to overpower others. However, all of that is just an illusion. Even if I were to control my moves poorly, you wouldn't be able to easily deal with me. That's what affects my will."
"Have you ever heard this saying?"
"It's called 'a single force can overcome ten skills'!"
My words were firm and resonant, as I chanted with one hand, low-voiced, "The energy of the east unites the liver, that of the south unites the heart, that of the west unites the lungs, and that of the north unites the kidney. The hidden thunder is faintly present, and the four households are distinct. Thunder God and Electric Goddess, Wind King and Rain Goddess, upon hearing my call, they will appear immediately without hesitation!"
A hot current ran through my five internal organs and six vital organs, temporarily dispelling the pain and discomfort in my body under the call of the summoning four gods spell that boosted my strength.
Ji Kui isn't much stronger than me, and I already have considerable strength.
Using the summoning four gods spell, I'll exhaust myself to surpass him first!
"You, using this method to affect my cultivation heart, is it to make me doubt my own Daoist arts, to make me feel that I am at fault here and there, and even want to learn from you how to specialize in Daoist arts? But our respective legacies are different, and our paths are different!"
"You hurt me, and you also attack my heart!"
"I don't attack your heart, try this move and see if it's still filled with weaknesses!"
Just as my voice fell, I raised the Gao Tianchui and Gao Tianjian, chanted the spell, and the powerful incantations erupted!
"The essence of Taiyi, the six Yin spirits! Cloudy messengers, blocking the four abysses! Surrounding all ghosts, Shaoyang General! The talisman is enforced, no hesitation, as per law and command!"
Ji Kui moved!
His face was as still as water, as if my words had pierced through his hidden plans.
The steps he took were indeed skillful, even comparable to the ones Old Gong took when guiding me or teaching me.
I was also confused in the past, just like what he said, I didn't use any deadly moves!
Therefore, I have never used such tactics against some of the masters.
Suddenly, dense mist enveloped the surroundings, swirling and descending.
Even Ji Kui's exquisite movements cannot evade such body-engulfing Daoist arts!
"The Supreme Daoist Essence, the essence of Zhenxiu constellation, nourishing emissary, spreading divine favor throughout the heavens! Flying ten thousand miles, Shaoyang General, obey the talisman immediately, no delay. As per law and command!"
With another incantation, a denser mist erupted, giving rise to even finer droplets of water within it!
I could see Ji Kui about to charge straight out from within!
I didn't hesitate, the third incantation was immediately followed!
"Serene and cold, freeze the evil spirits, quickly descend the dragon, move the true qi, rise up the nine fortresses, south wind soars, north wind flutters! As per law and command!"
Just as the incantation ends, a sudden emptiness fills my body, and my spirit is greatly expended.
Ji Kui, who was in a rush, suddenly froze in place, his expression obscured by the mist but a fleeting glimpse of pain was visible.
"Master!" The elderly Daoist cried out in shock.
"Master Ancestor!" The young Daoist was equally agitated!
I took a shallow breath, but did not hesitate, drawing out the Gao Tianjian and charging swiftly forward!
Attacking my heart, disrupting my thoughts, making one a puppet on a string, led by you like a dog on a leash!"
"You're not that strong!"
"Guide me to my shortcomings, you employ more tricks!"
"How is this Daoist art!"
"You can try this move again, how does it fare!"
In an instant, I rushed in front of Ji Kui.
The mist and droplets around him had dissipated significantly, and his skin showed fine, intricate cracks.
Even the Black Female Demon cannot withstand such consecutive attacks of this Daoist art. Ji Kui's physical fitness is not as good as mine, and he is definitely not higher than the Black Female Demon!
At this moment, his movements became even more sluggish.
He didn't lift his sword to attack me, nor did he attempt to counter. He was retreating!
However, with the added momentum from the Summoning Four Heavenly Beings spell, my speed increased, and I had already reached his doorstep.
The Gao Tianjian was raised and swung out abruptly!
"The majesty of the Red Heaven, lightning clearing the wind and speed. The Great God of Law, holding a needle hammer. Traveling through the Three Realms, the sun and moon hide in brightness. The stars dim and the drums dark, ghosts cry and gods are sad! The Iron-Wheeled Needle Spear, overturning mountains and crushing rivers, hurriedly as per law and command!"
My arm and figure swiftly moved.
Each move was particularly cunning, aimed directly at his vulnerabilities and critical points.
Maoyi was the one who died under this very move!
The Daoist arts of Gao Tian Dao people indeed strike harder, with a more profound difference from those of Si Guo Mountain!
The enigma in Ji Kui's eyes was gone, and his eyes were filled with shock and astonishment instead.
It's like I've exceeded his understanding of the Si Guo Mountain Daoists, and gone beyond his judgments of me!
But it must be admitted that Ji Kui is indeed strong. He also spins around, and almost every slash I make, he can block it!
But he was first to sustain internal injuries. Even if he hasn't fallen into a disadvantageous position, blood is oozing from the corner of his mouth!
In the instant when the spell ended, I didn't hold back any more.
The Gao Tianchui was drawn again, and a single strike was delivered with full force, aiming for Ji Kui's head.
Ji Kui had to block the sword with one hand and the Gao Tianchui with the other!
Before, it was me who was in disarray, but now it is Ji Kui who is disorganized!
Because I can indeed kill him!
In the moment when I caught his movement, I also kicked him with one foot, targeting his Dantian and vital points!
This kick was also executed without any restraint.
Ji Kui swiftly lifted his leg, and at the moment of contact between our feet, he was thrown backwards!
Such a level of collision.
Ji Kui, upon landing, spat out a mouthful of blood with a "wah" sound!
My arms and right leg were trembling slightly.
However, my aura did not wane, and my gaze was particularly fierce and merciless!
Ji Kui's arms also trembled slightly, and his legs shook as well.
The gap between us was completely made up for by the Summoning Four Heavenly Beings spell, and I even had a slight advantage.
With the help of the Summoning Four Heavenly Beings spell, and after waking up from his influence, and using tactics specifically against him, this is when I truly took the upper hand!
My heart was filled with excitement and trembling.
The Half-Step True Man!
Even if the Summoning Four Heavenly Beings spell is used, what difference does it make? Even if I boost my abilities, what does that achieve?
I can truly fight face to face with a Half-Step True Man, and even have the possibility of victory!
Without relying on Old Gong, without using the Si Guo Mirrors or the Nu Yi Jade Plaques to disturb one's mind.
The lingering between life and death, this is the gift!
"That's not enough!"
"Ji Kui!"
"Show more of your strength and fight!"
Under the excitement, I pointed my sword at Ji Kui, without resting, and again charged out with my legs!
I also understood a truth!
Holding back is not my responsibility.
There is an old saying, "Fists and feet have no eyes, one's life depends on oneself, one should protect it or accept defeat."
I will only give my all!
Because if I hold back, it won't win the other party's favor, but only give them an opening!
Ji Kui, move again!
He still treads on the Five Elements Eight Trigrams, and his shadow flickers continuously.
With one hand, I formed a mudra and shouted, "Pointing to the sky for an alliance, shedding blood as a vow. When the heart seal arrives, the earthquake will manifest!"
The means against him is the thunder law!
Area-of-effect attack, restraining his body movements.
The strength of the Gao Tian sword and Gao Tian chui allows me to confront him head-on!
But this time, I failed to restrain Ji Kui!
His cunning steps, as if with each move, he is stepping on the vulnerable spots of the electric snakes in the ground!
"Wan is collapsing cliff, Po is breaking!"
"Xia is different on both sides!"
"Cè is sharp on the face and straight with the body!"
"Kōng is rock cave, full of grace and delicacy!"
"However, flying peak is neither straight nor level!"
"All seven are not greed for the normal form!"
A sense of shock rose in my heart!
The chest felt suffocating, and my hand seal was abruptly dispersed!
He didn't dodge the Dizi Jue by using his clever steps, but rather he broke my move!
He didn't dodge with his seven steps. Each one gave a special shock, as if I, when looking at him, had become a mountain?
Just an illusionary mountain.
He keeps changing.
It would take Old Gong to figure out what exactly he's doing!
I suddenly stopped, and did not continue to advance.
Because, Ji Kui has disappeared again!
The next moment, a cold, sharp voice was like a piercing wind slicing down from above!
"Decide arrow and pull rope! Place the sword on the high mountain!"
I suddenly look up.
Ji Kui's entire body flipped upside down, and he aimed a sword straight down to pierce the top of my head!
His previous moves made me feel that he was illusionary, but this instantaneous solidified presence felt like a mountain peak falling, with a powerful aura!
It's too late to use Daoist arts!
My body suddenly assumed a posture.
It is a manifestation of the Four Regular True Laws!
My hands swiftly took the sword and met it upwards!
However, my pupils contracted sharply, and the tip of the sword was deliberately deflected!
Normally, the sword could be brought face to face!
But it was quickly sidestepped!
Just like when Ji Kui counterattacked me earlier, if he wounds me, I will wound him back!
But this is not exchanging wounds for wounds, but rather exchanging lives for lives!
His momentum was too strong; even if we traded blows, I would definitely suffer severe injuries, and he would surely have a way to dissipate his strength.
My counterattack, it's either we both die, or he will release his force!
