Chapter 329: The Immortal Execution Swordsmanship!
Chapter 329: The Immortal Execution Swordsmanship!
Since attaining Sainthood, Grandmaster Xuandu had not spoken a single word. He had been focused entirely on stabilizing his newfound realm. Although he had become a Saint, his strength did not skyrocket immediately.
Stabilizing one's realm requires time, and achieving this stability ensures long-term growth. Having accomplished the nearly impossible task of becoming a Saint, stabilizing his realm was a comparatively trivial matter.
From the time of the last ranking announcement to the present, Grandmaster Xuandu had been in seclusion. He had only just emerged, having fully stabilized his realm and was now able to exert his full strength.
Upon emerging and seeing the ranking list, he was immediately drawn to the scene. Xuandu knew better than anyone the extent of Laozi's strength, as well as the unparalleled power of Laozi's Three Pure Ones from One Qi.
He had also met other Saints and knew clearly that few could surpass his master. Seeing his master ranked eighth, he could not help but feel some doubt.
Still, these were only his questions. The authority of the Golden List, which had granted him Sainthood, was undeniable. If this ranking failed to present a reasonable order, it would surely lead to widespread skepticism.
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[Sun Wukong]: Being ranked eighth and still dissatisfied? Those of us who didn't make it to the list are already incredibly envious. Even making the 100th rank would be enough!
This time, Sun Wukong truly empathized with those who had never been ranked. In the first two rounds, he had been listed and looked down on those who hadn't, even mocking Erlang Shen with cold remarks.
Now, however, when the third ranking skipped him, he experienced a deep discomfort and gained a newfound understanding of others' feelings.
But this time, the listed individuals were far stronger, leaving no room for taunts. Despite Sun Wukong's frequent interjections, no one paid him any attention.
For Wukong, being eighth was already an accomplishment. For Laozi, however, eighth was far from satisfactory. The difference in their perspectives reflected the vast gap in their power and vision.
Nevertheless, everyone remained curious about the upcoming rankings.
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[Erlang Shen]: The burning question now is—who holds the higher ranks?
Erlang Shen's remark resonated with everyone's thoughts. Whether familiar or unfamiliar with the Saints, all eagerly awaited the revelation of more powerful abilities and divine techniques.
After some time, as discussions continued, the seventh-ranked entry was finally unveiled.
[Technique List, Rank 7: Immortal Execution Swordsmanship | User: Tongtian Jiaozhu]
Tongtian's swordsmanship was universally acknowledged as the best in the Honghuang. While Xuanyuan was formidable, he fell far short in comparison. The difference in their power and realms was insurmountable.
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The Livestream shifted to reveal Tongtian Jiaozhu, standing with a sword in hand. This sword bore a striking resemblance to the four swords of the Immortal Execution Formation, showing clear traces of their essence.
However, no one recognized this sword. In Tongtian's hands, it was undoubtedly an exceptional treasure. How could something so magnificent remain unheard of?
Ordinary swords would surely crumble under the power of Tongtian Jiaozhu. This was no ordinary sword.
While others speculated about the sword's origin, Tongtian moved.
A flash of sword light obliterated everything before him. Countless stars shattered into fragments, and even the void was torn apart. The devastation was akin to the aftermath of a colossal battle.
It seemed as though the entire Honghuang could be split apart if this continued.
What shocked everyone was that this immense destruction was merely a casual display. In the broadcast, Tongtian hadn't even used his full strength.
Even he was astonished, as the figure depicted wielded power identical to his own, yet he had no memory of unleashing such devastation.
For a Saint of his stature, revealing his strongest techniques so effortlessly was unthinkable.
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Tongtian's most powerful technique was the Immortal Execution Swordsmanship. Though displeased at its exposure, he had no choice but to accept it.
The sword in his hand was the Immortal Execution Sword, a fusion of the original four. While its power had increased, it had also become somewhat unwieldy.
The Immortal Execution Swordsmanship is intrinsically tied to the Immortal Execution Swords. As the sword grows stronger, so does the swordsmanship. With the sword now merged into one, Tongtian's strength had risen correspondingly.
Additionally, the sword's ability to form the Immortal Execution Formation had improved. Previously, setting up the array with four swords required considerable time. With just one sword, the setup was almost instantaneous.
This meant Tongtian could now deploy the Immortal Execution Formation with minimal preparation. The array's power, amplified by the unified sword, was equally formidable.
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[Xuanyuan]: This is the most powerful swordsmanship in the Primordial World!
Though a mighty swordmaster himself, Xuanyuan acknowledged that he was no match for Tongtian. His divine techniques and realm were both inferior.
Watching Tongtian wield the Immortal Execution Swordsmanship only deepened Xuanyuan's understanding of the vast gulf between them.
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[Sun Wukong]: Tongtian Jiaozhu must be the greatest swordsman in the Primordial World! And the Immortal Execution Swordsmanship surely ranks as the strongest sword technique!
Sun Wukong marveled at Tongtian's display but slightly overstated his case.
Tongtian wasn't necessarily the strongest swordsman. Laozi, too, wielded a sword, and while his swordsmanship lacked such a signature technique, his overall strength rivaled Tongtian's.
The gap between them was minuscule, leaving the question of superiority unresolved.