NOVEL NEXT Chapter 210: The Past and Future Technique
In the starry sky arena, three million flying swords intertwined with the boundless martial luck, engaging in a fierce battle. The two sides were so evenly matched that it was nearly impossible to determine a victor.
The pure white stream of light and the golden - yellow stream of light clashed ceaselessly, distorting the very fabric of the starry sky. The figure of Chen Jiu, formed by the golden - yellow radiance, showed a faint tendency to suppress Chen Xia.
After all, with his cultivation at the Sky - Mending Realm, Chen Jiu boasted a deeper reserve of spiritual energy and was far more proficient in techniques and spells than Chen Xia.
This wasn't something that could be easily compensated for by mere brute force.
Of course, if one possessed overwhelming strength, it could indeed tip the scales. After all, great power can overcome numerous skills.
Just like in a game, a fully - equipped bronze player in the top lane can effortlessly defeat a king - tier marksman without proper gear with a single strike.
How much more so in the world of cultivating immortals?
However, Chen Xia's current strength was on par with that of Chen Jiu, a Sky - Mending Realm cultivator. Thus, he was showing signs of being suppressed.
"Your strength is commendable, but your skills are somewhat lacking. Cultivators from outside often focus solely on cultivating their immortality and neglect the refinement of skills. It seems you've been significantly influenced by them," Chen Jiu remarked with a light smile. He slightly eased his offensive, with martial luck coiling around his fists. One fist hung low, while the other was held horizontally. He then murmured softly,
"Collapsing Mountain."
In an instant, his figure vanished, causing the entire starry sky interface to tremble. When he reappeared, he was already right in front of Chen Xia, his two powerful fists hurtling towards him.
Yet, they stopped just short of landing on his body.
"Collapse," Chen Jiu uttered once more.
The void before him split asunder, resembling a mountain crumbling. The ruptured void carried an unparalleled force!
This was the might of double force!
All of it crashed towards Chen Xia with overwhelming power.
The entire process unfolded in a flash. Chen Xia had no time to recall his sword intent. He could only thrust his hands forward in a desperate attempt to block, but his body was sent hurtling downward, carving a deep gully through the star field space and shattering countless meteors along the way.
He gritted his teeth, reached out, and firmly grasped the void, tearing it open to create a long rift. Only then was he able to steady himself, exhaling a heavy sigh.
To be honest, it was excruciatingly painful.
Chen Xia spat out a mouthful of golden martial luck and shook his head. "This kind of combat skill can also be regarded as a supernatural power. When combined with cultivation, they form one's true combat prowess."
Chen Xia patted his chest and replied, "I know a couple."
"Show me," Chen Jiu challenged with a smile.
"Really?" Chen Xia asked again.
Since this was Chen Jiu's request, Chen Xia had no choice but to activate the "Burning Blood and Annihilating Soul Technique". He reached into the long river of time and severed five years of the soul before him.
Chen Jiu furrowed his brows, sensing something amiss. It was like being bitten by a mosquito, an indescribable unease. He swept his divine sense over himself and then looked at Chen Xia, curiosity gleaming in his eyes.
"What supernatural power is this?"
Chen Xia smiled. "Life Exchange."
This was indeed a genuine life exchange, free from any false pretense.
"I'm not quite clear. What's the specific effect?" Chen Jiu couldn't quite grasp it, so he urged Chen Xia to demonstrate other supernatural powers.
Chen Xia explained, "I trade twenty years of my lifespan for five years of yours."
As soon as these words were spoken, a hush fell over the arena.
After a moment of silence, Chen Jiu nodded and commented, "You're truly generous."
"It's not about generosity. You wanted to see it, and I, Qiong Qi, always enjoy fulfilling others' wishes," Chen Xia replied, still using the alias Qiong Qi.
"What about the second supernatural power?" Chen Jiu inquired.
Suddenly, the starry sky darkened. A scarlet moon hung high in the sky, and in the distance, sharp mountains rose, exuding an air of menace.
Chen Xia, adorned with a scarlet crown, stood beneath the red moon, resembling a majestic emperor. He casually flicked the scarlet crown on his head and announced,
"Opening a Realm."
Chen Jiu surveyed the enclosed space around him and then glanced at the scarlet moon. He nodded in approval. "Indeed, it is opening a realm."
He extended his hand, with martial luck coiling around it. He clenched his fist tightly, and immediately, he understood. He continued,
"You've siphoned off thirty percent of my power?"
Chen Xia shook his head and clarified, "For cultivators, it's not stealing. It's borrowing. I'll return it."
For instance, he had borrowed Qiong Qi's power and later returned it. Even though Qiong Qi had already passed away at that time, one could still say he had fulfilled his obligation.
"These two supernatural powers of yours... they're truly extraordinary," Chen Jiu remarked, nodding in admiration. He had indeed been exposed to something truly unique. Among the millions of techniques in the star field, such distinct abilities were a rarity.
He continued,
"Let's continue this fight. I'll also show you my supernatural powers."
No sooner had the words left his mouth than Chen Xia appeared in a flash, wielding a bronze sword. A terrifying sword aura emanated from it, like a beam of light slicing across the starry sky as he swung it with all his might!
"The thirty - six characters of Taoism..." Chen Jiu intoned. Simultaneously, pure martial luck condensed on his hands, as if forming a hand - seal or preparing to launch a powerful punch. His eyes were instantly filled with a surging tide of golden martial luck. He roared,
"Destroy!"
The moment this word resounded, the entire Samsara Desolate Realm was engulfed in a sea of golden martial luck. It was like a massive wave crashing down, rapidly expanding into an all - encompassing ocean.
Soon, not only the Samsara Desolate Realm but the entire starry sky arena was transformed into a vast expanse of golden martial luck, a true ocean of power.
Once this ocean stirred, it became an unstoppable torrent.
Collapsing the mountain, shaking the earth, and destroying the sky!
Chen Xia was the mountain, the earth, and the sky.
Consequently, he was firmly pinned down by the ocean of martial luck. He struggled to breathe, his mind unable to focus. Like a drowning man, he could only watch helplessly as he was pushed deeper and deeper, with no hope of rising to ask for help.
If one were to look up from the lower reaches of the realm, they would behold an extremely bright golden star.
Chen Xia sank to the very bottom of the ocean of martial luck. This time, he was truly trapped, his consciousness blurred as if washed away by a relentless tide. His body felt as if it was being reshaped.
Chen Jiu stood at the pinnacle of the ocean of martial luck, gazing down in silence. No one below the Sky - Mending Realm had ever managed to withstand his supernatural power. He wondered if this Qiong Qi would prove to be an exception.
Yet, Qiong Qi wasn't the most appealing name. It always gave the impression of a side character who could meet an untimely end.
He furrowed his brows and pondered.
Suddenly, Chen Xia, at the bottom of the ocean of martial luck, opened his eyes wide. With a fierce determination, he gritted his teeth and let out a resounding shout,
"Come!"
Far away from the vast expanse of the universe,
The gray - white hue of the small world began to fade rapidly. The divine sense of Chen Xia, who had been sitting there in meditation for a long time, looked up at the sky, his eyes glinting with a newfound resolve.
When he regained his senses, he found himself at the very nadir of the martial luck torrent.
Three thousand points materialized in an instant. Chen Xia didn't channel them into his strength but instead poured them all into his magical power. He was ready to unleash a powerful supernatural power!
Moreover, the divine sense brought back not only points but also profound insights into the Great Dao of Time.
The gray - white energy spread from the bottom of the martial luck ocean, gradually freezing the flow of the torrent.
Chen Xia's eyes sparkled with an otherworldly light. Three lotus flowers blossomed in sequence within his eyes, each containing a pure essence of the Dao, like branches extending from the very core of the Great Dao.
He stood firmly at the bottom of the sea, gathering all the gray - white energy onto his index finger. Then, with a gentle tap on the ocean of martial luck,
A clear, crisp sound of a water drop falling echoed through the silent void.
In an instant, the world turned a uniform gray - white.
Time stood still.
Chen Xia, standing at the bottom of the ocean of martial luck, softly intoned,
"The Past and Future Technique."