ATPnovel Chapter 1234 - 1234 413 Not a Phoenix Yet Receives the Court
Chapter 1234 - 1234 413 Not a Phoenix Yet Receives the Court
1234: Chapter 413: Not a Phoenix Yet Receives the Court 1234: Chapter 413: Not a Phoenix Yet Receives the Court On the spectator seats, Helian Yunyun sat gracefully with poise.At this moment, she appeared quite dignified and majestic, watching the fight on the Arena without uttering a word.
In fact, she was forcing herself to stay seated by digging her nails into her skin to suppress the urge to jump up and cheer — after all, her mother, the great Empress of Shepherd Empire with her Dharma Phase, was present there.
Chasing after Zhao Rucheng privately was her own affair.
If she were to shamelessly flaunt this in front of everyone…
The beloved pearl might just turn into a mud pill underfoot.
Thus, she sat upright, unshakeably calm like nothing could disturb her.
Sitting beside her was a person wearing a conical hat and draped in black veils—a Buddhist Nun.
The dark, coarse monk’s robe was wide, obscuring her figure.
Yesterday, Helian Yunyun was sitting alone gracefully, so this well-covered black-robed nun had only arrived today.
From the start until now, she hadn’t spoken, only when she saw Deng Qi perform that particular sword technique did she ask in surprise, “Does your Shepherd Empire still have such deeply Buddhist-like killing methods?”
No wonder she was astonished.
In such a divine land like Shepherd Empire, the resistance against foreign transcendent powers was immense.
Confucianists couldn’t even establish an academy in Shepherd Empire, let alone the equally religiously significant Buddhists.
“Our great Da Mu Empire is vast and abundant, with numerous talents and prodigies, all sorts of killing methods exist.”
Helian Yunyun waved her hand indifferently: “It’s nothing unusual.”
Meanwhile, on the opposite spectator stand, Chen Si Wu of Song Country was also frowning deeply.
The prodigies representing Shepherd Empire at the Yellow River Gathering must be extraordinary.
Even if they were extremely powerful, it was still tolerable.
Jinge, a well-known figure from the prominent Jin Family for his intense Killing Power, had been replaced by Deng Qi just before the match started, his strength definitely only stronger, not weaker.
He was definitely not to be underestimated.
Song Country had no right to underestimate Shepherd Empire.
What made him frown was that, Deng Qi—this person showcased a truly mixed learning.
Until now, he hadn’t shown any power from the cult, nor had he displayed any unique skills from the Shepherd Empire’s True Blood families, nor any of the famous secret techniques from the Royal Court.
He was using rare, obscure, and even unheard-of secret techniques and killing methods.
Like the Geng Metal Sword Qi, which although recognized by many, had numerous techniques based on it that were widespread.
But to achieve such pure sharpness and to utilize it in such a changeable, All Transformations manner…
Deng Qi’s used techniques were terrifying, but their origins and who passed them down were unknown.
And now, he was using the Minor Formless Lotus Finger Sword Technique, which also contained the essence of both Buddhism and Taoism, created by a strong person who converted from Buddhism to Taoism, though that was also a thousand-year-old legacy.
Chen Si Wu had seen it mentioned in an ancient tome, which enabled him to recognize it.
With such trump cards, how many more did Deng Qi have?
He himself was well-versed in the Six Arts, and had achieved enlightenment through the “Five Shoots Ceremony”—Bai Shi, XiangChi, and others—considered widely read and broadly skilled.
But this Deng Qi, he couldn’t see through at all…
He couldn’t discern his master nor reliance.
It seemed as if everything about this person was hidden behind that bizarre bronze mask…
And held Infinite Possibilities.
He shook his head.
Facing such a prodigy, Yin Wenhua had no chance.
Song Country had already failed to advance to the top eight in the Outer Building matches, now they were also likely to fall in the first round of the Inner Mansion matches.
The pressure on him suddenly increased…
While the strongest prodigy of Song Country already made this judgment from outside, Yin Wenhua himself naturally disagreed.
Or rather, regardless of who denied him, he only sought answers from his own Bright Candle Sword.
Once Deng Qi used his Minor Formless Lotus Finger Sword Technique, he instantly cleared the Arena.
Yin Wenhua didn’t have time to sustain the second transformation of the Qingming Sword and directly reversed his grip on the Bright Candle Sword!
The so-called “dark room yet bright candle”, this sword represented the pursuit of learning and knowledge, and was, of course, sharp and unwavering.
Listed among Song Country’s famed weapons.
Since childhood, he had used this sword for protection, already achieving a profound connection with it.
As he reversed the long edge, suddenly, a blaze of light surged skyward, aiming directly at Deng Qi.
Sword Qi like a Rainbow!
Qingming Sword has three phases.
The first phase, the beginning of the flowers blooming; the second, field mice turning into doves; the third, the appearance of the rainbow!
Now was the third phase.
The glow overshadowing the sun, the rainbow penetrating the heavens!
The heaven seemed to open, distances vanished, the air itself pierced through; the sword descended like divine light, and to the watchers, only a brilliant, stunning rainbow was seen!
Extremely dazzling!
But…
Deng Qi’s blooming fingers, like playing piano on a summer night, or strumming a guzheng on an autumn day, like picking flowers on a spring morning, were extremely aesthetically pleasing, leisurely and graceful.
Somehow, with a simple twist, he caught that long rainbow in his hand!
Pinching the rainbow with his Lotus Finger.
This scene was too beautiful, akin to a poem.
It intoxicated and amazed people!
Flowers bloom and wilt, fates arise and extinguish.
The Minor Formless Lotus Finger Sword Technique effortlessly shattered the Sword Qi rainbow!
And at this moment.
Deng Qi, striding forward, and Yin Wenhua, taking large steps, met at the center of the Arena!
Since the battle began, they had already exchanged several bouts.
But this was the first time they drew this close to each other.
This distance was very subtle.
Bright Candle Sword, the sword measures three and a half feet.
This is the killing range of a sword!
Thus, just as the rainbow-like Sword Qi of Qingming Sword shattered, Yin Wenhua changed his sword momentum again, spinning around his body and slashing forward!
The sword ascends like a wild goose, and hums like a mysterious bird.
The air howls, Sword Qi crisscrosses.
Wild geese cry, mysterious birds call, myriad birds chirp!
This Divine Skill, the Bright Sky Sword Heart, not only greatly aids in the cultivation of swordsmanship, but its effectiveness in attacks is also immediately apparent.
Every move is refined, following the heart’s desire.
The White Dew Sword also has three stages.
First stage, the wild geese arrive; second stage, the mysterious bird returns; third stage, myriad birds gather modesty.
Yin Wenhua unleashes all three stages in one strike, pushing this sword to its pinnacle!
For a moment, myriad birds sing together, circling around Deng Qi.
They peck and dive like pouring rain.
The entire Arena is filled with the sword light of the Bright Candle Sword.
Everywhere is engulfed by the Sword Qi of the White Dew Sword,
This strike almost destroys the visuals, erasing the senses.
Forcing one to only see White Dew, only to await the myriad birds.
The interweaving Sword Qi is like myriad birds flocking to a Phoenix.
Those not Phoenix yet receiving homage will surely die!
The terrifying Sword Intent, Sword Qi, and sword light have completely enveloped Deng Qi.
But this is not the end.
The true intent of this strike lies in…
“The myriad birds store grain, awaiting the Winter Solstice!”
Thus, the real killing move is actually another stroke of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword Canon—
The Winter Solstice Sword!
Yin Wenhua uses the White Dew Sword to build momentum, and the Winter Solstice Sword to determine victory.
This conforms with the natural succession of autumn and winter, the cycle of nature.
Only by mastering the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword Canon could one achieve this.
When the White Dew Sword’s momentum reaches its apex, the might of that Winter Solstice Sword stroke will be terrifyingly powerful!
Truly achieving “One sword brings winter solstice, and all things wither.”
The famous battle that made Master Yao Fu of Dragon’s Gate renowned was his sword transforming summer into winter, withering all opponents.
Yin Wenhua of course couldn’t reach such a height, but thought that making a three-step radius around him snow should be no problem.
This was a decisive killing move.
However…
Deng Qi’s casual footsteps suddenly shifted.
He walked strangely, clearly taking a step to the right, but when his foot landed, he sidestepped the surging Sword Qi and light, stepping within three feet of Yin Wenhua!
What kind of step technique was this?
Just as this thought emerged in Yin Wenhua’s mind, he suddenly saw the phantom of a giant golden-winged Peng bird swooping towards him!
This bird feeds on dragons, and though not a Phoenix, remains unharmed when revered by myriad birds.
On closer look, it was a holy and brilliant golden sword finger!
So fast!
Before his eyes could even catch up to the movement, the sword finger had already touched his forehead!
The White Dew had not ceased, and the Winter Solstice had not yet arrived.
The timing of this strike was exquisitely perfect, abruptly interrupting the transition from summer to winter, halting the killing blow.
Intense pain spread in an instant.
Just as Yin Wenhua felt the pain, a halo of clear light had already enveloped him.
Yu Xi made his move…
Yu Xi judged that he was facing a deadly crisis!
Yin Wenhua instantly lost all strength, only watching helplessly as those two golden-cast finger-like swords…
slowly withdrew from the wound on his forehead.
How could I lose?
He thought.
I have mastered the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword, unmatched in my realm.
Dou Zhao could dominate the world with his Seven Forms of Battle, and our Master’s Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword is also a pinnacle in this world.
How could I…
Fall in the first round of the main competition?
Leaving home since childhood, forsaking a life of luxury, studying at Longmen Academy.
Training from dawn till dusk, never slacking.
From a clumsy child to now, becoming the pride of the family, stepping onto Guanhe Platform representing Song Country.
Those cold nights practicing the sword, those early mornings of hard study…
Is this as far as I go?
I only executed four swords of my Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword.
Master always said, among the chosen there are yet choosers, beyond high mountains there are mountains even higher.
So this is where I end…
Yin Wenhua felt an extremely cool sensation.
Somehow, the blood flowing from his brow…
Was not warm.
Perhaps because of…
Regret.