Realm-Hopping Martial Master

BOOM!

Cracks spread across the ground like a spiderweb from the center of the square, expanding outward in all directions.

It was like thunder roaring across the earth.

It was as if two high-speed trains had collided head-on.

The mere first exchange of moves unleashed a residual force that swept through like a minor earthquake!

"Huh."

Ikenotani Seishun's eyes narrowed, his pupils contracting as he formally regarded Jiang Shu for the first time.

With his discerning gaze, he could clearly see that beneath the massive shockwave and amidst the swirling dust, Jiang Shu was completely unharmed.

This great Grandmaster of Xia Country has also taken that step! To achieve such a Realm before the age of twenty. Is this truly a peerless natural talent?

An endless killing intent crystallized on his sword's edge. With a flash of sword light, like lightning, he unleashed an unmatched force, slicing towards Jiang Shu.

This sword! I will decapitate Xia Country's foremost Martial Arts prodigy! I will sever the brilliant destiny of Xia Country's Martial Arts! I will declare to all Martial Artists in the world: Martial Arts destiny lies only in Fusang!

The potent sword energy almost materialized, forming miniature tornadoes around it. A storm arose, sending dust and sand swirling into the sky.

The display of power was awe-inspiring.

The surrounding Martial Artists were forced to close their eyes, raising their hands to shield their faces.

Only the Fusang Grandmasters in the front row could see everything clearly.

"The Sword God has struck again! The qi wall condensed by Jiang Shu's energy was completely shattered by the Sword God's blade!"

"The Sword God was known for three Swordsmanship techniques that were unparalleled in the world: Wind Howling, Waterfall Severing, and Falling Star. Each technique is more astonishing than the last. Just the first, Wind Howling, is enough to take Jiang Shu's head!"

"Xia Country's Martial Arts are nothing special."

The Fusang Grandmasters gasped, their eyes wide as they watched Ikenotani Seishun's surging qi and blood, the circulation of his internal energy, eager to glean some insight.

They all believed Jiang Shu was undoubtedly doomed.

However, amidst this peerless sword energy, Jiang Shu stepped forward. Ikenotani Seishun is indeed very strong.

The world was undergoing dramatic changes, an era teeming with geniuses.

It was not only Xia Country; the Martial Arts of other nations also had considerable merit.

In Fusang, Ikenotani Seishun was undoubtedly a true, heaven-sent genius.

Without sufficient foundation, without consuming Genetic Potions, relying solely on himself, he had truly taken that step.

This was the true number one in Fusang's Martial Arts.

If he had been born in Xia Country, he would definitely have entered the Dan Jin Realm and become one of the few preeminent figures in Xia Country. He could enter the imperial palace without announcement. Life or death would be decided by his merest thought. Any Grandmaster from Xia Country, even someone like Shang Siguo, could only die with regret under Ikenotani Seishun's sword. This sword strike has already surpassed the comprehension of a Hua Jing Master. This is the Power of Heaven and Earth, an exceedingly High Realm where man and sword merge as one. It was just unfortunate for this Fusang Sword God that he had encountered me, someone who traverses Two Realms.

Jiang Shu's qi and blood surged. From his heart, it was as if the Vermilion Bird issued a clear cry. His hair stood on end as a thunderous rumble gathered on his saber's edge.

With his saber in hand, he fluidly executed the thirteen basic forms. Each slash released saber energy that transformed into a cutting edge, hurtling forward before Ikenotani's mighty sword energy could arrive!

CLANG!

The collision of sword energy and saber energy rang out like a great bell.

Hurricane Three Changes!

Jiang Shu's figure shifted. He and three afterimages simultaneously unleashed saber slashes.

His fighting spirit surged relentlessly.

With the System Panel, stepping into the Blood Exchange Realm would be incredibly simple for me. Why would I need to place myself in such a perilous situation? This battle in Tokyo! What I've always sought is the Dan Jin Realm! The Blood Exchange Realm, however powerful, only enhances qi, blood, and physical strength. To distinguish myself among the myriad geniuses of the Da Jing Dynasty, to ascend the Little Dragon Tiger List, or even the Dragon Tiger List itself... this Realm is far from sufficient!

Closing the distance, Jiang Shu slashed out with his saber.

The basic saber techniques, in his hands, were unpretentious yet grand, imbued with an indescribable, profound aura.

This was a level of mastery only achievable by a Grandmaster of a generation.

Ikenotani Seishun's pupils quivered. I never anticipated this. That at such a young age, Jiang Shu has not only surpassed the Grandmaster level in his Martial Arts Realm... but his mastery of saber techniques is such that he could establish his own school. Perhaps he has even comprehended Saber Intent, taking that one step to merge man and saber as one! This level of talent completely surpasses my comprehension! How can any human possess such prodigious talent? Could this foremost Grandmaster of Xia Country truly have started practicing Martial Arts in his mother's womb?

Completely ignoring Ikenotani Seishun's astonishment, Jiang Shu's eyes burned like flames. Resplendent saber light, carrying the rumble of thunder, gathered.

Vermilion Bird True Strength!

Summer Thunder!

The power of this saber strike completely overwhelmed Ikenotani Seishun's Wind Howling!

The saber energy was peerless, breaking through layer upon layer of sword energy.

"Waterfall Severing."

Ikenotani Seishun took a deep breath. His expression grew solemn. Jiang Shu is far more difficult to handle than I imagined.

The aura around his body surged like colossal waves, layer upon layer.

This sword technique, named Waterfall Severing... It is said that even a ten-thousand-zhang waterfall would be momentarily severed by this strike. If even a waterfall can be severed, what chance does a mere human body have?!

Saber energy and sword energy exploded in layers.

One saber strike against one sword thrust.

At this moment, they finally collided.

Jiang Shu's already tattered clothes were instantly blasted to powder. Only his undergarments, protected by True Strength, were spared.

His muscular physique, illuminated by the sunlight, displayed the golden ratio.

Across his chest, a faint but long gash from the sword appeared.

Blood, like beads of mercury, welled up along the wound.

The Martial Arts of the Da Jing Dynasty, from Skin Tempering to Blood Exchange, all fall under the category of Body Refinement.

Each advancement in Realm was, in essence, a repeated tempering of the skin, flesh, and membranes.

Compared to the Xuanxing Martial Arts, the Martial Arts of the Da Jing Dynasty placed a greater emphasis on physical defense!