"Last words?"
Hearing Zhang Fan's words, Wu Chen Sword Immortal and Chang Bai Mountain Martial Saint and others couldn't help but smile at each other. This Master Zhang was indeed as domineering as the rumors said.
However, they came here for the Golden Core, fully prepared, and had not prepared any last words.
"Heh heh, Master Zhang, they all say you have unparalleled combat power and are skilled at fighting beyond your level. Today, five Earth Immortals gather here, with Senior Daoist Niu presiding, and you still dare to say this? Isn't that a bit too arrogant?"
Hearing Zhang Fan's words, Bai Tu sneered dismissively.
"Just a defeated foe!"
Zhang Fan had nothing to say to Bai Tu. Instead, he turned his gaze to Daoist Chang Sheng, who was standing aside with a smile.
"For a mere Earth Immortal cultivation method, you schemed so much, even murdering your long-time friend."
"Originally, this had nothing to do with me. But you, after painstakingly condensing your Nascent Core and becoming an Earth Immortal, instead of hiding and enjoying yourself, you come to my Lake Heart Island seeking death. Don't you think it's a pity?"
Zhang Fan asked slowly.
"We haven't even fought yet, why is Master Zhang so confident? Who is seeking death is yet to be determined," Daoist Chang Sheng said nonchalantly.
"Fine, no matter what reason you came here for, what you have done is already decided. Today, you will all die!"
Zhang Fan's killing intent surged. With a casual wave of his hand, the bronze ancient sword appeared in his grasp. As Zhang Fan held the three-foot-long sword, a sharp sword intent shot up into the sky, as if a Sword God had descended!
"Such strong sword intent!"
Wu Chen Sword Immortal's sword sheath vibrated. His life-bound divine sword was also agitated by Zhang Fan's sword intent, seemingly wanting to break free from its scabbard.
He, Jian Wuchen, had practiced the sword for hundreds of years, and this was the first time he encountered someone whose sword intent could make his life-bound divine sword tremble restlessly. This indicated that the other party's attainment in the way of the sword was even higher than his own!
"How is this possible?"
Wu Chen Sword Immortal could not believe it. He stared at the seemingly very young man, feeling an incomparably strong fighting spirit surge within him.
The sword was his life. Jian Wuchen had entered immortality through the sword, earning the title of Sword Immortal. On this Earth, he believed his attainments in the way of the sword had reached the pinnacle of perfection. In terms of sword skill, he had never lost.
"Out!"
Wu Chen Sword Immortal beckoned, and his life-bound divine sword unsheathed and landed in his hand. Holding the snow-white long sword, Wu Chen Sword Immortal's fighting spirit rose rapidly.
"Little friend, don't be rash yet."
Daoist Niu, seeing Zhang Fan about to make a move, quickly waved his hand to interrupt.
"Oh? Do you have any last words you wish to say?" Zhang Fan casually raised his eyelids, looked at Daoist Niu, and said indifferently.
"Actually, anything can be discussed. My purpose in coming here is different from theirs. They are after the inheritance you obtained in the Half-Moon Immortal's cave. As for this old Daoist, I am only interested in the Flood Dragon you keep."
"If you can transfer this Flood Dragon to me, any condition can be discussed." Daoist Niu, having witnessed Zhang Fan's true power, felt that he was not to be trifled with and thus opted for negotiation.
"Any condition can be discussed?"
Zhang Fan let out a cold laugh and said, "If that's the case, then exchange it for your Nascent Core!"
Hearing this, Daoist Niu shook his head. Seeing Zhang Fan's attitude, it seemed negotiation was impossible.
"Indeed arrogant. Then let me see if you have the qualifications to be so arrogant!"
Wu Chen Sword Immortal moved with ethereal grace. With just two steps, he arrived before Zhang Fan.
The way of the sword is a great path.
Some sword cultivators practice swift and fierce sword techniques, following a path of overwhelming force, breaking through any obstacle with a single strike.
Some sword cultivators practice elusive and unpredictable sword techniques, following a path of skill, using the principle of "four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds" to counter any overwhelming force.
Wu Chen Sword Immortal clearly followed the path of skill. His movements were ethereal, and his sword techniques were profound. With a simple swing, he created a world of sword intent that enveloped Zhang Fan.
"A show of skill before a master!"
Zhang Fan sneered. Previously, his strength was limited, making it difficult to execute many profound sword techniques. But now that his strength had increased, he could employ many powerful sword techniques with his formidable strength alone, even without relying on magical power.
Moreover, the sword techniques that Wu Chen Sword Immortal considered profound and peerless were filled with flaws in Zhang Fan's eyes.
"Break!"
Zhang Fan, holding the bronze ancient sword, slashed forward with all his might.
A crisp metallic clang rang out. Under the impact of immense force, Wu Chen Sword Immortal was sent reeling backward, and the countless strands of sword intent that enveloped Zhang Fan instantly dissipated!
"Wu Chen Sword Technique, Myriad Laws Unfettered!"
Wu Chen Sword Immortal gave a soft hum and then rapidly swept towards Zhang Fan again. As he flew, two identical figures split from his body. Three Wu Chen Sword Immortals attacked Zhang Fan from three different directions.
Zhang Fan stood his ground, not moving an inch. Divine light flashed in his eyes, but he could not find any flaws. It seemed as though all three of Wu Chen Sword Immortal's figures were real.
"Limitless Sword Qi!"
Zhang Fan gently rotated his wrist, and a sword qi formed from rapidly spinning sword intent flew out, enveloping one of Wu Chen Sword Immortal's figures!
The moment the sword qi enveloped him, that figure of Wu Chen Sword Immortal directly dissipated, while the other two figures simultaneously slashed at Zhang Fan.
Zhang Fan used his movement technique to dodge the attack of one figure and then swung his sword at another.
However, at the moment of contact, the other figure also instantly vanished, transforming into a shower of sword light!
"Die!"
With only one figure of Wu Chen Sword Immortal remaining, he seized the opportunity. With a flash of sword light, he thrust directly at Zhang Fan's back.
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"Master Zhang was so arrogant before, not even showing respect to Senior Daoist Niu. Yet, Wu Chen Sword Immortal forced him into a desperate situation in just two moves. Heh heh." Bai Tu's lips curled into a smile as he saw Zhang Fan seemingly unable to avoid Wu Chen Sword Immortal's strike.
"Wu Chen Sword Immortal's 'Myriad Laws Unfettered' technique is truly remarkable. He can switch between the real body and illusions at will, leaving almost no openings. Even I could only endure it by relying on my formidable physical body. It's not surprising that Master Zhang has fallen victim to this technique."
Chang Bai Mountain Martial Saint nodded solemnly. Although he was very powerful and could suppress Wu Chen Sword Immortal with his strong physique, defeating him was extremely difficult.
"Wu Chen Sword Immortal truly lives up to his name!" Daoist Chang Sheng couldn't help but praise as he witnessed this scene. In his heart, he pondered how he would counter this move if Wu Chen Sword Immortal used it against him.
Though it seemed slow, the thoughts of everyone flashed in an instant.
Wu Chen Sword Immortal's sharp long sword pierced Zhang Fan's body. Instead of the expected piercing through the heart, a metallic clang rang out, stunning everyone present.
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