Chapter 43: Profound Heaven Sword Formation

On Mount Taixuan, the entire sky appeared dim and lightless at this moment, with the sun seemingly hidden away somewhere, casting an eerie and ominous atmosphere. On the Summit of the Immortal Ridge, the sky was filled with colorful lights, creating a beautiful and mesmerizing sight. Proud Snow and Blue Moon stood suspended in midair, their heads crowned by the shining Purple Dragon and Fire Phoenix. Not far away, the Five-Colored Fairy Orchid also emitted a powerful radiance, joining forces with the two women to fiercely attack the three-headed spirit snake.

Above, the three-headed spirit snake's six huge eyes glowed with a sinister blood-red light in the dimness. Witnessing the approaching Purple Dragon and Fire Phoenix, the three-headed spirit snake roared in anger, unleashing a powerful airstream like a whirlwind descending from the sky. Simultaneously, one of the snake heads, which had not yet been revealed, spewed out an incredibly cold profound ice, forming a white light pillar with destructive power, directly intercepting the burning Fire Phoenix.

Meanwhile, Proud Snow's Purple Dragon, along with the Five-Colored Fairy Orchid's five-colored radiance, attacked the cyan Nine Heavens Profound Fire. As the two sides clashed again, myriad colorful lights scattered across the sky, resembling a shower of blossoming flowers, dazzling yet chaotic.

As for the Fire Phoenix summoned by Blue Moon, wielding its blazing wings, it shot toward the white light pillar at lightning speed like a streak of light. The collision of two different colors and natures of powerful true elements resounded in a deafening roar, causing the entire Mount Taixuan to tremble. Amidst the thunderous sound, the blood-red Fire Phoenix was instantly annihilated, and the white light pillar surged toward Blue Moon. Her body trembled, her eyes dimmed, and with the howling Moon Sword, she evaded seven times in rapid succession before landing near the Five-Colored Fairy Orchid.

On the other side, the Purple Dragon roared as it charged toward the cyan Nine Heavens Profound Fire, instantly colliding with it. In the sky, a dazzling purple light radiated as the dragon rotated like the wind, resiliently resisting the Nine Heavens Profound Fire, which could melt anything. Simultaneously, the Five-Colored Radiance also collided with the cyan light pillar, fiercely opposing each other. Amidst the thunderous clashes and the dazzling lights, the formidable pillars vied against each other, neither yielding nor giving way. Proud Snow's body trembled, and she spat out a mouthful of blood, her complexion instantly pale. The dazzling Purple Dragon above her head also turned into a stream of purple light, returning to the Moon Sword.

In the sky, the Five-Colored Radiance was instantly suppressed by the Nine Heavens Profound Fire after erupting, plunging into a precarious situation once again under the pressure of the formidable snake. With the simultaneous retreat of the Purple Dragon and Fire Phoenix, the situation became increasingly dire for the Five-Colored Fairy Orchid, forced to step back step by step. Time passed slowly, and the rotating five petals of the orchid gradually slowed down, while the five-colored radiance dimmed. It seemed that everything was coming to an end, with the balance of power clearly established, leaving little room for maneuver. At this moment, the Five-Colored Fairy Orchid emitted a very fine five-colored radiance, lifting the severely injured bodies of Proud Snow and Blue Moon, carrying them downwards.

In the sky, the three-headed spirit snake, under attack from the Xuantian Sword Formation, roared angrily, surrounded by a layer of black light that repelled all the swords. This powerful aura, full of demonic energy, circulated around its body like flowing light, firmly protecting it. Its huge eyes swept over Li Changchun, emanating a sinister intent. Suddenly, the three-headed spirit snake, which had been attacking the Five-Colored Fairy Orchid all along, turned its attention towards Li Changchun. In mid-air, a cyan light pillar, carrying the power to melt everything, rushed towards Li Changchun.

Li Changchun watched the ten-foot-diameter light pillar approaching with a sense of awe, feeling the compelling momentum. With a loud shout, he swiftly separated his hands in front of his chest, and as his sword tactics changed, the Heavenly Spirit Sword above his head instantly burst with light, emitting a five-colored radiance aimed at the oncoming light pillar. At the same time, most of the flying swords in the sky converged, forming a giant sword dragon composed of swords, emitting a five-colored radiance, resembling a real dragon. The sword dragon, nearly a hundred feet long, emitted radiant light, and under the lead of the Heavenly Spirit Sword, it confronted the powerful Nine Heavens Profound Fire.

In the sky, the sudden appearance of the dazzling light and countless sword shadows formed a vast and dense sword net that attacked the three-headed spirit snake with full force. As numerous sword lights converged, a strange five-colored light shield formed in the sky, and the surrounding area of the three-headed spirit snake was bathed in a peculiar light, significantly brightening the previously dim surroundings.

Above, the three-headed spirit snake, under attack from the Xuantian Sword Formation, roared angrily, emitting a black light that repelled all the swords. This powerful aura, full of demonic energy, circulated around its body like flowing light, firmly protecting it. Its huge eyes swept over Li Changchun, emanating a sinister intent. Suddenly, the three-headed spirit snake, which had been attacking the Five-Colored Fairy Orchid all along, turned its attention towards Li Changchun. In mid-air, a cyan light pillar, carrying the power to melt everything, rushed towards Li Changchun.

Li Changchun watched the ten-foot-diameter light pillar approaching with a sense of awe, feeling the compelling momentum. With a loud shout, he swiftly separated his hands in front of his chest, and as his sword tactics changed, the Heavenly Spirit Sword above his head instantly burst with light, emitting a five-colored radiance aimed at the oncoming light pillar. At the same time, most of the flying swords in the sky converged, forming a giant sword dragon composed of swords, emitting a five-colored radiance, resembling a real dragon. The sword dragon, nearly a hundred feet long, emitted radiant light, and under the lead of the Heavenly Spirit Sword, it confronted the powerful Nine Heavens Profound Fire.

The two forces, both shimmering with dazzling and strange lights, collided instantaneously, beginning a frantic confrontation. In mid-air, the two beams of different colors stood in opposition, neither yielding an inch, each exerting full force to try to overpower the other. On the ground, everyone cheered and rooted for Li Changchun, hoping he could repel the three-headed serpent.

At this moment, while all eyes were fixed on the battle between Li Changchun and the three-headed serpent, the previously overlooked Five-Colored Orchid suddenly underwent another change. In mid-air, the Five-Colored Orchid, forced down nearly a hundred feet by the formidable power of the three-headed serpent, was now far away from it. As Li Changchun initiated the Xuan Tian Sword Formation, diverting the attention of the three-headed serpent, the Five-Colored Orchid seized the opportunity to evade its attacks. The five rotating petals of the orchid suddenly accelerated their rotation. Unlike before, this time the rotating petals of the Five-Colored Orchid not only spun on their own but also dragged the bodies of Proud Snow and Cang Yue into rotation along with them.

Each of the Five-Colored Orchid's five petals, shimmering with cyan, red, purple, gold, and white hues, emitted a brilliant light. The cyan petal, in particular, shot out a radiant glow, enveloping Proud Snow in a layer of cyan light, which spun rapidly. Simultaneously, the petal shimmering with red light also emitted a dazzling glow, shrouding Cang Yue's body in red light, spinning along with the other four petals. This bizarre scene immediately caught the attention of someone on the ground.

Yü Wushuang's gaze shifted slightly, and she suddenly noticed that Proud Snow and Cang Yue, who were seriously injured before, were now spinning along with the Five-Colored Orchid. This discovery astonished and puzzled her. Glancing at the Grand Master Xuan Yu beside her, Yü Wushuang spoke, "Grand Master Xuan Yu, look! Proud Snow and Cang Yue are spinning along with the Five-Colored Orchid. Is this good or bad? How could such a strange thing happen suddenly? Everything that has happened here today is so strange and shocking."

Both Grand Master Xuan Yu and Master Jingyue's bodies couldn't help but tremble with astonishment as they looked at Proud Snow. They exchanged a glance, their voices low as Grand Master Xuan Yu replied, "This scene is too bizarre. I don't know what will happen to them in the end. We can only pray for divine protection. Everything that has occurred here today has been unpredictable. We can't guess the final outcome. For now, we can only watch the unexpected events unfold and see how the battle between Li Changchun and the three-headed serpent turns out." With that, they turned their gaze back to the sky, attentively watching the crucial battle.

Although Yü Wushuang and Grand Master Xuan Yu's voices were not loud, they still attracted the attention of many people around them. These onlookers were all stunned and intrigued when they witnessed the strange phenomenon involving the Five-Colored Orchid and Proud Snow and Cang Yue. Contrasted with the fierce battle in the sky, the scene below was a vivid display of contrasts, expanding everyone's understanding and perception.

Meanwhile, the three-headed serpent, sensing the change in the Five-Colored Orchid, became exceedingly furious. It never imagined that after traveling so far and exerting so much effort, it failed to obtain the Five-Colored Orchid, only to have Proud Snow and Cang Yue benefit instead. This realization filled it with rage. With its three giant heads, each emitting a blood-red light, and its Nine Heavens Profound Fire intensifying, the serpent accelerated its approach.

In mid-air, the sword dragon that had been battling the Nine Heavens Profound Fire was gradually forced into retreat, its speed astonishing. The entire head of the dragon was slowly being melted by the Nine Heavens Profound Fire, which began spreading to its entire body. Li Changchun's expression changed drastically. He never expected the three-headed serpent to be so formidable, its Nine Heavens Profound Fire even melting the sword dragon unleashed by the Xuan Tian Sword Formation. Watching as the Nine Heavens Profound Fire devoured most of the sword dragon, leaving only half of its tail struggling, Li Changchun was filled with indescribable shock. In the sky, the Nine Heavens Profound Fire instantly devoured most of the sword dragon, leaving only its tail struggling desperately.

The sight left everyone on the ground gasping in disbelief, both worried for Li Changchun and fearful of what would come next. If Li Changchun couldn't withstand the three-headed serpent even with the Xuan Tian Sword Formation, then the situation would be dire. If the three-headed serpent were to unleash its fury, few among the thousands present would survive.

In mid-air, Li Changchun quickly moved fifty feet away, evading the Nine Heavens Profound Fire unleashed by the three-headed serpent. Seeing the colossal creature, Li Changchun's expression turned grave. He swiftly grasped the Xuan Tian Sword above his head, initiating a mysterious and peculiar sword technique. Around him, the five-colored light converged rapidly, enveloping the entire Tai Xuan Mountain in a powerful and destructive aura, causing everyone to feel the magnitude of this technique.

Above, the three-headed serpent, having repelled Li Changchun, was about to take action to seize the Five-Colored Orchid when it suddenly sensed a powerful force rising beneath it. With a shake of its heads, its giant eyes fixed on Li Changchun in mid-air. Li Changchun's entire body was now enveloped in a dazzling

 five-colored glow, making it impossible to see him clearly. The five-colored radiance expanded at a frantic pace, covering the entire dark Tai Xuan Mountain in a layer of five-colored light, incredibly potent. Around him, the Xuan Tian Sword Formation, which had been continuously operating, now automatically divided into five groups, each group consisting of swords of the same color: cyan, red, purple, gold, and blue. The five groups of swords formed five rows, with their tips all aimed at the three-headed serpent, shimmering with dazzling light.

Suddenly, a loud roar echoed, and a thunderous voice resounded through the sky: "Ninth Technique of the Heavenly Sword Nine Techniques — Annihilation!" With that proclamation, five dazzling beams of light shot out from the five-colored orb in mid-air, soaring into the sky. Each beam formed a divine dragon, soaring through the clouds. Simultaneously, Li Changchun's figure appeared in mid-air, his entire body radiating purple light. The Heavenly Spirit Sword in his hand spun incessantly, emitting a resounding and destructive aura. Suddenly, a dazzling white pillar of light burst forth from the Heavenly Spirit Sword, piercing the clouds.

Li Changchun's eyes emitted brilliant divine light as he swung his sword with all his might. The immense white pillar of light, hundreds of feet long, struck the serpent's head with immense force. In the sky, the five divine dragons roared in unison, each carrying a set of swords, and charged toward the three-headed serpent. The entire scene was grand and awe-inspiring, with five-colored light dancing in the sky, forming a beautiful and magnificent spectacle above Tai Xuan Mountain.

The three-headed serpent simultaneously opened its three giant mouths, and three thunderous roars shook the heavens and earth above Tai Xuan Mountain. The entire mountain trembled incessantly, and the terrifying scene left everyone awestruck. Such a powerful creature was beyond the ability of ordinary people to deal with. Everyone stared in horror at the three-headed serpent as it unleashed three beams of light — one red, one black, and one white — from its three monstrous mouths. The red beam collided with Li Changchun's white beam in an instant. The other two beams clashed fiercely with the five divine dragons, creating a violent confrontation.

The sky was ablaze with dazzling red and piercing white light, while the myriad colors of the Five-Colored Orchid shimmered like the brilliant nebulae of the Milky Way, emitting beautiful radiance. The collision of immense forces and the deafening thunderous roars made the entire Tai Xuan Mountain feel like it was engulfed in tumultuous waves, constantly swaying. The sensation was terrifying, surreal, utterly unbelievable.

As Li Changchun exerted all his strength to unleash the final technique of the Heavenly Sword Nine Techniques, the annihilating power of the Heavenly Annihilation Technique clashed instantly with the three beams of light emitted by the three-headed serpent. The entire sky was plunged into a miraculous spectacle. Meanwhile, as everyone watched the astonishing battle, the Five-Colored Orchid underwent a tremendous transformation.

The constantly rotating Proud Snow and Cang Yue suddenly ceased their rotation, standing facing each other about fifteen or sixteen feet apart. The petal shimmering with cyan light swiftly flew towards Proud Snow, transforming into a ball of vibrant cyan light that enveloped her. In a moment, the cyan radiance disappeared into Proud Snow's body. Similarly, the petal radiating red light transformed into a powerful aura, absorbed entirely by Cang Yue.

With the disappearance of these two petals, the brilliance of the Five-Colored Orchid diminished significantly. Amidst the myriad streams of light above, it appeared less dazzling. In mid-air, Proud Snow and Cang Yue, clad in white robes, stood with their respective swords emitting different hues of light, resembling celestial beings descending to earth, profoundly captivating. Their ethereal beauty, in this moment, appeared immaculate and divine, hovering like goddesses in the air, surrounded by shimmering purple and white lights.

On the ground, everyone was stunned by the surreal scene unfolding before them. No one had expected the two women to be so fortunate, obtaining such divine blessings amidst numerous formidable adversaries, even surpassing the colossal three-headed serpent. While the disciples of the Sixth Academy gazed with envy, those from the Yu and Xuan Yu Sects were filled with exceptional joy and excitement. However, amidst the astonishment and joy, another transformation occurred within the Five-Colored Orchid.

The remaining three petals of the Five-Colored Orchid, now shining in white, purple, and gold, suddenly stopped rotating after completing a full cycle. The petal emitting purple light flew towards Proud Snow, while the one radiating white light headed towards Cang Yue. Hovering about a yard away from each woman, they began rotating rapidly, enveloping Proud Snow and Cang Yue in dazzling purple and white orbs. As the rotation intensified, the two women's figures gradually disappeared within the radiant orbs. After several rotations, the purple and white lights diminished, forming two ethereal auras that covered Proud Snow and Cang Yue.

As the radiance faded, the two women's figures reappeared, each adorned with something new. Proud Snow was now clad in a suit of shimmering purple armor, reminiscent of the battle armor worn by celestial warriors, exuding a mysterious aura that accentuated her enchanting figure. Paired with her exquisite beauty, she resembled a goddess of war, radiating a divine purple light, standing majestically in the air. On the other hand, Cang Yue wore a suit of pristine white armor, showcasing her slender and graceful figure. The immaculate white armor, coupled with Cang Yue's celestial beauty, was equally captivating.

On the ground, everyone gazed in awe at the two women, marveling at the sudden transformation. Meanwhile, the last remaining golden petal of the Five-Colored Orchid returned to its core, revolving rapidly around it. The potent golden radiance completely enveloped the core of the Five-Colored Orchid, shrouding its inner workings from view. As it continued to rotate, all eyes once again focused on it, speculating about its next unexpected change.

As the rotation accelerated, the golden radiance surpassed all other lights above, resembling a sun rising in the sky, dazzlingly bright. The sky turned golden, and the multicolored clouds shimmered with a golden hue, adding to the mystery of the scene.

Meanwhile, the battle between the three-headed serpent and Li Changchun reached its climax. Li Changchun's powerful sword strike, accompanied by the intense white beam, collided with the nine-fold profound fire unleashed by the serpent. The two immense forces clashed, causing a violent explosion that reverberated through the sky. After the blinding light dissipated, the nine-fold profound fire disintegrated, while Li Changchun's sword beam vanished as well. Though evenly matched, the other two beams from the serpent easily shattered the attack formed by the five divine dragons, dispersing them into countless streams of light.

Li Changchun staggered, coughing up a mouthful of blood, his face pale as he gazed up at the five divine dragons being pushed back by the serpent's black and white beams. With a determined expression, he gathered his energy once more. With a throw of his sword into the air and intricate hand movements above his head, the Heavenly Spirit Sword erupted with renewed brilliance.

Simultaneously, the five divine dragons in the sky seemed to respond to a summoning, swirling around the sword incessantly. In an instant, the swirling dragons vanished, replaced by a colossal dragon radiating five-colored light. Though not as large as the three-headed serpent, its aura was extraordinarily formidable.

On the ground, everyone watched in awe as the golden radiance of the Five-Colored Orchid and the divine dragon formed by the Heavenly Spirit Sword intertwined in the sky, creating a mysterious spectacle. Above, the colossal three-headed serpent, its six eyes gleaming with eerie crimson light, observed the sudden appearance of the colossal dragon, sensing a formidable presence. With its entire body coiled together, it appeared unusually cautious.

At this moment atop Tai Xuan Mountain, the outcome of these extraordinary events gripped the hearts of every disciple of the Sixth Academy. Would the Xuan Tian Sword Formation be able to defeat the three-headed serpent, a battle crucial to the survival of the entire Heavenly Sword Sect? As for the final transformation of the Five-Colored Orchid, what unforeseen events would it bring? No one knew for sure, but everyone was filled with hope. How would it all end, and would it be within or beyond expectations?