Chapter 216: I Have a Sword to Challenge the Sun and Moon

Qin Changshan's hearty laughter resonated throughout the heavens and earth.

The prominent figures from the six counties of Gunzhou at the foot of the mountain couldn't help but gasp.

Who couldn't tell that Qin Changshan, a master at the fifth level, was about to take action against a youth named Su Yi?

For a moment, the crowd stirred, craning their necks to look towards the mountaintop.

Unfortunately, the Western Mountain was three hundred zhang high, and even a master could not see the scene clearly with just their eyesight.

On the mountaintop, a space had been cleared by the crowd.

Whether it was Xiang Tianqiu and the others or Zhou Zhili and his entourage, their gazes were all fixed on Qin Changshan and Su Yi.

The former was a top-notch figure ranked twenty-seventh on the Great Zhou Master List, a dominant force in the Master Realm.

As for the latter, despite being young and only at the Qi Gathering Realm, he possessed terrifying combat power that had already slain a master at the second level.

Such a confrontation about to unfold was undoubtedly rare in the world, and regardless of the outcome, it would be enough to be recorded in the annals of the Great Zhou.

Clang!

Qin Changshan's ancient black sword resonated from its scabbard and landed in his hand like a flowing python.

"This sword is named Wei Mountain, bestowed by a terrestrial immortal. It weighs three hundred and seventeen jin, forged from thirty-three types of fourth-grade spirit materials. It has accompanied me in killing countless enemies, beheading thousands without ever suffering a defeat!"

Qin Changshan gazed tenderly at the ancient black sword in his hand and spoke leisurely.

His figure was imposing, his temples slightly white. Standing with a sword in hand, his aura roared, and the sword intent emanating from his body transformed into strands of fierce and eerie light, making him even more extraordinary.

Boom!

Terrifying sword intent surged from Qin Changshan like a tide, chilling and forcing the people nearby to retreat involuntarily.

"This is the power of a master at the fifth level. It is truly worlds apart from us. No wonder the Ten Directions Pavilion praised his Changhe Sword as capable of breaking through the Heavenly Gate. He is truly worthy of being ranked twenty-seventh on the Master List as a sword cultivator!"

The master-level figures in the field trembled inwardly, a mixture of astonishment and longing.

Even the likes of Kang Shanjing and Chang Guoke, master-level figures of the Hidden Dragon Sword Sect, couldn't help but glance over, moved by what they saw.

The purity of the sword intent emanating from Qin Changshan, the strength of his power, made them all feel oppressed.

"When I kill my enemies, I only use three swords. Young man, I can give you a chance. If you can withstand one sword, I will grant you a complete corpse."

Qin Changshan's clothes fluttered, his eyes like chilling electricity, as he looked at Su Yi.

"Heh."

Su Yi smiled, "Very well, since you consider yourself a sword cultivator, I, Su Yi, will let you witness the true meaning of the sword path. I hope you don't disappoint me."

His demeanor was casual, exuding a sense of disdain.

As he spoke, the Imperial Profound Sword had already fallen into Su Yi's palm, the pale blue sword body emitting a faint illusionary radiance like ripples on the surface of water.

His aura was calm, although not awe-inspiring, but that otherworldly elegance made Xiang Tianqiu and the others have to admit that Su Yi, with only Qi Gathering Realm cultivation, dared to face Qin Changshan, such an existence, which was truly extraordinary.

"The First Sword, Surging Waves Crashing on the Shore!"

Qin Changshan's gaze turned cold. With a step forward, the Wei Mountain Sword in his hand swept across the sky, and a jet-black sword aura soared into the air like a torrential river, rushing toward Su Yi from all directions.

The Ten Thousand Streams Sword Technique!

This was Qin Changshan's famous supreme technique, a top-grade Heavenly Stage skill.

Once displayed, it was like the bursting of a breached river, with a rainbow soaring across the sky. Under this sword strike, the nearby ethereal cloud sea was shattered and scattered.

Everyone present was shocked and pale-faced.

In the gaze of the onlookers at the foot of the mountain, a spectacular scene unfolded:

Between heaven and earth, it seemed as if a galaxy descended, breaking through the sea of clouds!

One could even hear the roaring sound of rushing torrents, as countless strands of sword intent converged to form raging waves. Each sword aura was capable of cutting through metal and severing iron, and now they converged into a mighty torrent that surged forth!

With just this one sword, it displayed the unparalleled demeanor of a Grandmaster at the fifth level!

Facing this sword, Su Yi remained calm, casually brandishing his Imperial Profound Sword.

Though it seemed casual, when this sword was swung, it was like a gazelle with antlers, soaring freely in the sky, faintly carrying a trace of mysterious charm.

This sword was called "Mountain-splitting Sea".

I have a sword to challenge the mountains and seas, dispelling the chaos as tides recede!

Splash!

If Qin Changshan's sword intent was like the Yangtze River, then Su Yi's sword was like a ray of light breaking through the waves. It appeared ethereal, yet possessed the spirit to advance fearlessly, capable of destroying anything in its path.

The empty space was torn apart as easily as a canvas.

Following that, the surging sword intent of Qin Changshan, which resembled a mighty wave, was split open by Su Yi's sword, leaving behind a crack.

The crack rapidly spread at an astonishing speed, just like a sharp knife cutting through boiling hot oil, or a pair of sharp scissors tearing through fabric.

This unmatched scene caused everyone present to feel a piercing sensation in their eyes and a palpitation in their hearts, their faces changing.

"How could this youngster's sword intent be so fierce?"

This thought arose in everyone's minds.

It was truly inconceivable.

A youth in the Qi Gathering Realm, yet his sword intent was so formidable, seemingly invincible. Even Qin Changshan's mighty sword, like a bursting river, had been cleaved apart. Who would dare to believe it?

Boom!

A deafening explosion resounded, shaking the heavens and earth.

When the surging wave of sword intent splashed and spread, nearby rocks, vegetation, and even the air itself were shattered and crushed, creating a resonating boom.

"Excellent!"

Qin Changshan took a deep breath, his eyes burning, his hair fluttering.

Faced with Su Yi's unstoppable sword, even someone as powerful as him couldn't help but be astonished.

Without hesitation, his aura surged, and the Wei Mountain Sword in his hand was suddenly swung.

"The Second Sword, Thousand Streams Penetrating the Void!"

The mountaintop brimmed with sword intent.

As he swung that sword, Qin Changshan merged all his vitality and spirit with the sword intent. When the ink-colored blade was swung, it seemed to draw upon thousands of rivers, covering the sky and earth, vast and magnificent.

It seemed as if it could engulf the entire world!

This was the Thousand Streams Penetrating the Void, rumored to be the overwhelming and unparalleled sword that Qin Changshan once used to split a mountain with a single strike.

"Finally, something interesting..."

In the depths of Su Yi's profound pupils, a long-lost fighting spirit was stirred.

This sword made him feel threatened, causing a tingling sensation throughout his body.

He had to admit that, with his current cultivation, there was still a gap when facing a Grandmaster at the fifth level.

However, cultivation alone couldn't represent true combat power.

Especially in the realm of martial arts, it was ultimately a realm of mortals, not the true power of cultivators.

When one mastered a formidable sword technique, it could compensate for the shortcomings of their cultivation!

Not to mention that Su Yi, in the Qi Gathering Realm, possessed profound insights in which his various acupoints became sentient, a hidden pulse that triggered unprecedented anomalies, and honed an unparalleled "Dao Gang." The terror of his foundation could no longer be measured by conventional standards!

As early as the initial stage of the Qi Gathering Realm, he was able to fight against and contend with a ninth-rank Crimson Flame Sapphire Beast that was comparable to a Grandmaster at the fifth level. What more now?

Suddenly, a soaring and fierce momentum burst forth from Su Yi's slender figure, and his entire being became sword-like, piercing through the heavens.

The previously calm and tranquil temperament transformed into unmatched sharpness.

Just like a transcendent being in the midst of swords.

"Rise!"

The aura of countless sword intents, resembling a school of swimming fish, coiled around his body as Su Yi thrust his Imperial Profound Sword.

In that instant, it seemed as if brilliant fireworks bloomed, and numerous sword auras dispersed like stars, faintly giving a sense of an all-encompassing net that left no gaps.

I have a sword to roam in all directions, reaching the limits of the azure sky and descending to the yellow springs!

The essence of this sword lies in the phrase "reaching all-encompassing."

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The vision of the onlookers turned completely white, unable to see clearly. Only the dull collision and explosive roars reverberated like an intense drumbeat, making their hearts jump and sending shivers down their spines.

In the view of the crowd at the foot of the mountain, streams of sword qi rushed like rivers, overwhelming and omnipresent. However, before they could display their might, they were struck by countless sword auras.

The resplendent sword auras were as brilliant as stars, radiating a sharp and menacing aura. They actually cut the thousandfold sword intents into countless fragmented and scattered turbulent flows, continuously dispersing them.

This spectacle left countless people dumbfounded.

At the mountaintop.

Amidst the flying splashes of chaotic sword flows, Su Yi stood firmly in place, resembling an unyielding boulder.

When Qin Changshan saw that his sword was also blocked, even his expression couldn't help but change, his brows furrowed with deep seriousness.

Was this the level of swordsmanship attainable in the Qi Gathering Realm?

Although filled with disbelief, Qin Changshan, a martial master who had experienced countless battles, remained calm and exerted all his strength to unleash the third sword.

Boom!

The torrential flow of countless sword intents erupted from Qin Changshan, pouring into this sword.

It was as if it could contain all rivers and return them to their source!

This was the most powerful sword technique of the All-Flow Sword Art, the culmination of Qin Changshan's years of honing, reaching the pinnacle of perfection.

With the swing of this sword, the peak of the Western Mountain seemed to transform into an ocean, with raging waves and surging tides sweeping and spreading!

Even Kong Shanjing, such a formidable figure, couldn't stay still and had to avoid it, fearing being affected by the vast sword intents.

As for the others present, they had long since retreated to a safe distance, using their own cultivation to resist and dissipate the spreading sword qi.

If it were any other martial artist here, they would have long lost their footing and been instantly annihilated.

This was the terror of a Grandmaster at the fifth level.

It was also this sword that earned the appraisal from the Tenfang Pavilion as "With one sword, the Heaven's Gate can be shattered"!

Almost simultaneously--

Su Yi remained calm, lightly tapping the hilt of the sword with his left fingertip. Amidst the resounding sword chants, the Imperial Profound Sword suddenly thrust out.

In an instant, it seemed as if a bright full moon rose in the vision of the onlookers, illuminating the vastness of sword intent with its ethereal and dazzling radiance.

Following closely, a blazing sun leaped out, radiating brilliance and illuminating the sea of clouds.

With the sun and the moon side by side, one representing yin and the other representing yang, an incredible spectacle unfolded, leaving the entire crowd stunned and speechless.

I have a sword to challenge the sun and moon, all the light of the heavens enters my embrace!

This sword originated from the Great Joyful Scriptures and was called "Challenging the Sun and Moon"!

Boom!!!

On the mountaintop, Qin Changshan's sword was like a torrential flood, while Su Yi's sword resembled the rising sun and the shining moon.

The clash between the two instantly erupted into a earth-shattering roar, where the surging flood-like sword intent either froze and shattered or evaporated and melted, creating a scene of extreme yin and extreme yang, with ice and fire merging.

Boom!

In the end, under the astonished gazes of the crowd, the flood-like sword intent collapsed and burst apart, disintegrating completely.

Puff!

At the same time, Qin Changshan's figure swayed, and a mouthful of blood sprayed from his lips. His face turned pale.

His pupils dilated, and his expression was filled with disbelief.

In the past, he had always been able to kill his enemies within three swords.

But today, within three swords, he was injured and coughing up blood!

And his opponent was merely a young man in the Qi Gathering Realm...