Chapter 76: Li Changsheng, You…
This sword strike was too fast!
Li Changsheng had no time to dodge. He could only channel all his strength into the Divine Demon Nine Transformations, causing his body to erupt with a dazzling golden light!
Boom!
A deafening explosion rang out. Li Changsheng's body was sent flying backward, only stopping mid-air after being hurled hundreds of feet away.
By now, the upper half of his clothes had completely disintegrated, revealing his well-defined musculature. On his chest were several long white sword marks—traces left by Luo Changqing's strike.
"This physique?… You've actually cultivated the Divine Demon Nine Transformations to the fifth transformation?"
Luo Changqing's face showed shock.
Elder Su had only taught Li Changsheng the first three transformations of the Divine Demon Nine Transformations, yet the strength of Li Changsheng's body clearly indicated cultivation beyond the fifth transformation.
"It seems the factions in the Tiannan Region have also obtained the cultivation methods of the Divine Demon Nine Transformations from those outer sects."
"Do you think reaching the fifth transformation makes you my equal?"
Luo Changqing held his sword with one hand, speaking calmly. "I, Luo Changqing, have cultivated for five hundred years. My cultivation has reached the peak Mahayana stage, and my Divine Demon Nine Transformations has reached the mid fifth transformation."
"Originally, with your talent and the merit of finding the divine demon bloodline, I could have given you a chance to live. Unfortunately, you didn't cherish it."
"Oh? Is that so?"
Li Changsheng stood in mid-air, his expression unreadable.
"Today, I'll show you the difference between a Dao Child of the Vajra Sect and a mere minnow like you!"
Luo Changqing took a step forward, lightly swinging his sword.
Boom!
Electricity crackled in the void!
A dazzling sword beam shot out, resembling a white ribbon, tearing through the surrounding space as it directly slashed toward Li Changsheng's head.
"Kill!"
Li Changsheng didn't waste words. He stepped forward, meeting the sword beam head-on. A sword appeared in his hand, and he slashed out with it.
Boom!
The two sword beams collided in mid-air, and Li Changsheng's beam shattered instantly.
Luo Changqing's sword beam, as if teleporting, struck Li Changsheng's body.
Boom!
Li Changsheng was sent flying once again.
Crack!
Luo Changqing knew this strike wouldn't finish Li Changsheng. With a flourish of his sword, the cold lunar light reappeared behind him. Dozens of sword beams, as cold as moonlight, shot out. Each sword beam could tear through space, and one after another, they disappeared into the void, only to reappear three feet away from Li Changsheng.
The speed was too fast. Li Changsheng couldn't even dodge.
Clang! Clang!
The sound of metal clashing erupted.
The dozens of sword beams completely engulfed Li Changsheng.
Boom!
An overwhelming aura burst out from within the sword beams. A giant, a hundred meters tall, broke free, shattering the sword beams.
"It seems I have to resort to my least favorite way to end this fight," Li Changsheng's slightly irritated voice rang out.
His own cultivation was only at the mid Divine Transformation stage, two major realms below Luo Changqing. If not for the strength of his physical body, he wouldn't be Luo Changqing's match.
Ximen Xue was dumbfounded. Although she had also cultivated the Divine Demon Nine Transformations, she had never imagined that reaching the sixth transformation would result in such a spectacle!
"The sixth transformation of the Divine Demon Nine Transformations!"
"You've actually reached the sixth transformation!"
Luo Changqing's expression finally changed.
The sixth transformation could contest against Half-Step Immortals. Even during the Vajra Sect's peak, few had reached the sixth transformation, and even those who had, it took them thousands of years. But how old was Li Changsheng?
This guy must not be allowed to live!
"Kill!" Luo Changqing uttered the word softly, his hair flowing, the sword light around him growing brighter. His aura became increasingly overwhelming, reaching a level unattainable by most.
"Li Changsheng, as long as you live, I won't be able to sleep peacefully!"
Luo Changqing took a step forward, and the spiritual energy within the entire secret realm seemed to freeze.
A radiant sword beam appeared above his head, and in just a breath, it transformed into a thousand-foot-long colossal sword of light.
"Slash!"
With a roar from Luo Changqing, the thousand-foot sword beam slashed downward.
Boom!
The void shattered, mountains and rivers reversed, and the secret realm's demonic beasts were terrified, prostrating themselves and trembling.
"Is this all you've got?"
A cold smile appeared on Li Changsheng's gigantic face. He bent his knees, golden light erupting from his body as he threw a punch.
Boom!
Li Changsheng's fist collided with the thousand-foot sword beam. An invisible shockwave swept through the secret realm, crushing countless hundred-foot trees into dust. The area around their clash was flattened for three feet in all directions, leaving no vegetation intact.
Boom!
The sword beam shattered.
On Li Changsheng's right hand, a blood mark appeared. Although no blood flowed, the skin had been broken.
"As expected of the Dao Child of the Vajra Sect!"
"The Void Slaughter Sword Art truly lives up to its reputation as an immortal-grade sword art. Only the sect master and Dao Child can cultivate it."
"But what a pity!"
Li Changsheng's face was cold.
He had obtained the Void Slaughter Sword Art during his last simulation—a true legacy technique of the Vajra Sect. However, time had been too short. He had been busy crafting formation disks and hadn't found the time to practice it.
"If you had reached the Half-Step Immortal stage, this strike might have drawn my blood!"
"What a pity!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, Li Changsheng's figure appeared three meters away from Luo Changqing. His hands were raised high above his head, then slammed down toward Luo Changqing like a collapsing mountain.
"Break it!" Luo Changqing's expression was grave. His body swelled, turning him into a small giant several dozen meters tall. His spiritual sword transformed into a massive blade of the same length, glowing with a cold light as it slashed toward Li Changsheng's descending arms.
Boom!
The ground couldn't withstand Li Changsheng's strike and began to collapse. The entire secret realm trembled slightly.
Luo Changqing's giant form was half-buried into the ground by the force of the punch.
"Break it!" Luo Changqing, enveloped in luminous white true essence, was slightly disheveled by the attack, but he wasn't injured.
"Kill!" Luo Changqing leaped out of the ground, his figure vanishing into the void. He reappeared behind Li Changsheng, slashing down with his sword.
Boom!
The overwhelming sword qi struck Li Changsheng's back, leaving a meter-long gash. Golden blood flowed from the wound.
But Li Changsheng turned around and threw a punch at Luo Changqing's spiritual sword, shattering it into pieces.
The force of the punch traveled through the sword and struck Luo Changqing directly, sending him flying. A trickle of blood escaped the corner of his mouth.
"Kill!"
The two giant figures clashed once more.
Both abandoned their weapons, engaging in close-quarters combat, each punch landing with bone-crushing force. Although Li Changsheng's physical strength was greater, Luo Changqing cultivated only the most advanced techniques. His Divine Demon Nine Transformations had reached the mid fifth transformation, and with his formidable true essence, Li Changsheng couldn't immediately overwhelm him.
After seven or eight minutes of combat, both had several deep wounds, but Luo Changqing clearly had more injuries and was in worse condition.
Boom!
Li Changsheng punched Luo Changqing again, sending him flying. Luo Changqing spat out three mouthfuls of blood before stabilizing himself.
I can't keep this up, or I might die!
As long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn!
With this in mind, Luo Changqing shrank back to normal size. A jade boat appeared in his hand, and his figure seemed to dissolve into nothingness, transforming into a streak of light that shot toward the secret realm's entrance.
"I'll go kill him. Wait for me in the secret realm."
Li Changsheng's eyes were filled with cold laughter.
His figure also turned into a streak of light, charging toward the secret realm's entrance.
"Damn it!"
"A mere scapegoat dares treat me like this!"
"Once my cultivation reaches Half-Step Immortal, I'll use a secret treasure to kill this scapegoat! I'll extract his soul and burn it in demonic fire for ten thousand years to vent my hatred!"
Luo Changqing, piloting the jade boat, spoke with venomous resentment.
The jade boat was incredibly fast, and in just a few breaths, it flew out of the secret realm!
But as soon as he exited, the scene before him left Luo Changqing stunned.
Boom!
Purple lightning as thick as a bucket descended from the sky, accompanied by heavenly fire, ice blades, and sword beams…
"Li Changsheng, you motherf—"
Before Luo Changqing could finish his sentence, he was engulfed in a sea of killing formations.