"Hoo hoo!"

The mountain wind suddenly arose, lifting the strands of Lian Hongshang's hair by her temples.

When the strands fell, her delicate hand lifted, and she abruptly drew her sword from its sheath.

"Twang!"

The sword's cry was like a dragon's roar, long and resonant.

Lian Hongshang thrust out her sword, the tip precisely colliding with Ding Min's sword tip.

A green and a purple semicircular halo rose, sometimes like relentless enemies, sometimes like lovers entwined forever. They repelled yet intertwined with each other.

In an instant, the violent True Yuan rippled out like waves, spreading at an observable speed.

"Splash!"

Ding Min and Lian Hongshang simultaneously retreated explosively.

However, Ding Min retreated over ten steps and still got splashed in the face, appearing quite disheveled.

Lian Hongshang, on the other hand, only retreated five or six steps. Not even a drop of water touched her face or clothes.

With such a contrast, the outcome was clear!

Yet Ding Min had no self-awareness. Her expression was fierce as she shouted sharply.

"Indeed you have some skills, but that was merely a warm-up. Now I will show you the true Sword Dao of Heavenly Sword Mountain!"

The chilling words still floated in the air as Ding Min suddenly amplified her True Yuan, concentrating it on her Magic Sword.

The sword edge trembled intensely, the tip aimed downward like Azure Dragon Absorbing Water, drawing the stream water into a pillar several feet high.

The pillar was like a mountain peak, piercing the clouds. In comparison, Ding Min's frail figure seemed as insignificant as an ant.

Yet she managed to lift this towering water pillar with just a three-foot sword.

"This is the Dragon Absorption Sword Technique, has Senior Sister Ding Min actually mastered it?"

The disciples of Heavenly Sword Mountain involuntarily exclaimed at the sight.

The Dragon Absorption Sword Technique, although not comparable to the Heavenly Sword Nine Forms, is undeniably a superior Sword Dao, with cultivation complexity far above other swordsmanship. However, if mastered, its power is quite domineering.

"It seems certain now that Senior Sister Ding Min will undoubtedly win!"

"That's for sure, go ahead, Senior Sister, defeat these arrogant rural loose cultivators and teach them a good lesson!"

"Yes, Senior Sister, the tiger needs to show its might, for these arrogant loose cultivators see Heavenly Sword Mountain as a sick cat. This time, teach them well!"

...

Hearing the exclamations of joy from her fellow brothers and sisters, Ding Min's heart was filled with pride.

"To die under the Dragon Absorption Sword Technique of our Heavenly Sword Mountain. You, a rural loose cultivator, should feel honored. Now die!"

The murderous intent in her voice hovered in the air as Ding Min lifted the giant water pillar to suppress Lian Hongshang.

Lian Hongshang's expression turned solemn as frost, waiting for the moment Ding Min swung her sword down. Her figure floated lightly, appearing in midair like a celestial dance, gracefully ascending.

"Splash!"

The water pillar swept down overwhelmingly, demolishing all protruding boulders and ancient trees around.

Yet, Lian Hongshang's figure was nowhere to be seen.

Ding Min's heart jolted, she hurriedly looked around, searching for Lian Hongshang's figure.

"Senior Sister, be careful, she's behind you!"

At this moment, the disciples of Heavenly Sword Mountain shouted in disbelief.

Upon hearing their warning, Ding Min was terrified, immediately raising her sword to defend.

But it was already too late!

Lian Hongshang stepped with ethereal grace, a fleeting chill flashing in her eyes, the Purple Shadow Immortal Sword in her hand raised high, its tip pointing unerringly at Ding Min's heart Life Gate.

"Crack!"

A purple light pierced through the void at lightning speed. In an instant, it penetrated Ding Min's Protective Gang Qi, instantly chilling her to the core.

"Pfft!"

Ding Min spat out a mouthful of blood into the sky, her body losing balance, crashing into the stream below, splashing up waves.

The disciples of Heavenly Sword Mountain, seeing their greatly esteemed Senior Sister defeated, were all stunned, full of disbelief.

It took a while for anyone to react, rushing over to Ding Min lying in the stream.

"Senior Sister Ding Min, Senior Sister!"

At this moment, Ding Min lay on the ground like a dead fish. The surrounding stream was stained bright red by her blood.

She was still confused, unable to comprehend how she lost to Lian Hongshang.

She tried to stand, but the pain from her movements made her grit her teeth, breaking out in a cold sweat.

Lian Hongshang descended gracefully like an immortal, returning her sword to its sheath, smiling calmly, and responded, "It seems the Sword Dao of your Heavenly Sword Mountain is merely so-so!"

The disciples of Heavenly Sword Mountain were all seething with anger.

Bai Hao, worried the situation might escalate, hurriedly stepped forward to stop them.

Then, he approached Li Chen and Lian Hongshang, saluting them respectfully.

"Our skills fall short, and we admit defeat. May we know your names for future encounters?"

Li Chen, seeing him finally act sensibly, smiled faintly and responded, "Remember my name, Li Chen, Li from 'wood,' Chen from 'sun, moon, stars.' If you seek revenge, feel free to come find me anytime!"

Saying that, Li Chen gently held Lian Hongshang's delicate hand, giving her a gentle smile.

The previously invincible Lian Hongshang now appeared as gentle as a classic maiden. She blushed sheepishly, smiling at Li Chen, and together they walked toward the distant mountains.

This sight filled Bai Hao with a burning rage in his eyes.

However, he was helpless against it, swallowing his anger silently.

"Li Chen, that name sounds so familiar, have I heard it somewhere before?"

At this moment, a disciple repeatedly muttered Li Chen's name in doubt.

"I remember now, who this Li Chen really is!"

"Who is it?"

"Do you remember the name of the one who injured Senior Brother Jian Chenn?"

"Li Chen, is it him?"

"The young Foundation Establishment cultivator, with extraordinary talent, accompanied by a woman in red. It must be him, definitely!"

...

The disciples of Heavenly Sword Mountain chatted incessantly, matching various traits to confirm that the Li Chen they faced was indeed the one who injured Jian Chenn.

Suddenly, everyone's expressions became more complex.

Some felt relieved, others secretly pleased.

Relieved because they just escaped a life-and-death calamity.

Among them, the strongest in combat were Bai Hao, Fang Yu, and Ding Min.

Now, Bai Hao was defeated, Fang Yu was gravely injured, and Ding Min was heavily wounded, drastically reducing their combat strength.

If the opponents wanted to kill, hardly any of them would survive.

Secretly pleased because losing to this loose cultivator Li Chen was not too disgraceful.

Considering that Li Chen's skills are monstrous, even strong Jian Chenn was beaten half to death, let alone them.

"We must hurry back to Tianyuan City. Report to Master and Senior Brother Jian Wuheng. Let them come out for vengeance for Senior Brother Fang Yu, Senior Sister Ding Min, and Senior Brother Jian Chenn!"

"Indeed, Jian Chenn is Senior Brother Jian Wuheng's cousin. He's been seeking Li Chen. Once Senior Brother Jian Wuheng knows Li Chen is in Tianmang Mountain, he won't show mercy!"

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