CHAPTER 491: CHAPTER 411: ASCEND THE SUPREME PEAK_3

Feng Zhengyuan and the others felt a sudden blackout, as all their senses were overwhelmed by the domineering Spear Intent.

The gap between a Martial Arts Grandmaster and an Innate Martial Artist was fully revealed in this one strike.

It was only then that everyone realized how little effort Chen Siping had used when striking Tie Yuan earlier.

This awe-inspiring strike directly swept aside the spine of Gao Xuan’s knife. Gao Xuan himself drifted to the side along with the Water-Splitting Saber.

Gao Xuan’s form was as light as floating fluff, yet his feet didn’t lift off the ground; he silently glided across the surface, entirely using the force of Chen Siping’s East Mountain Spear.

Chen Siping’s East Mountain Spear transitioned from stab to sweep, leaving a fan-shaped streak of blue light in the air, as if the space itself was split in two by this light.

Yin and Yang divide dawn from dusk!

The ultimate skill within the East Mountain Spear, a sweep that can partition space and sever the Divine Soul. Its most formidable aspect is the Yin-Yang transformation hidden within, allowing for constant adjustments during battle, exquisite beyond compare.

Even with Gao Xuan’s abilities, he could only see the spear at that moment, unable to perceive Chen Siping, sense his movements, or detect his vitality’s fluctuations.

Such miraculous changes in the spear’s sweep left Gao Xuan in awe.

The Mountain Character Sect has been passed down for a millennium, with its ultimate skills formed from the wisdom and experience of past masters. This highlights the brilliance of such secret techniques.

Gao Xuan’s understanding of the Martial Dao in this realm was still shallow; he couldn’t even grasp the true transformation of Yin and Yang divide dawn from dusk.

Thus, Gao Xuan retreated again, as if an invisible strong bow suddenly pulled him away, turning him into a dark metallic shadow that shot through the east wall and vanished without a trace.

Chen Siping, without hesitation, spun the spear like a drill and pursued Gao Xuan’s silhouette with a direct thrust.

The massive east wall crumbled explosively under the East Mountain Spear, and Chen Siping followed the spear, swiftly catching up with the retreating figure of Gao Xuan.

A bird returns at dusk.

This technique uses the eyes as a spear, so no matter how swift Gao Xuan’s body technique is, he cannot escape Chen Siping’s pursuit.

In just two steps, Gao Xuan had already reached two hundred paces away, standing atop a pile of hay in a field used for storing feed.

Chen Siping reached the scene and shook his long spear, causing the five to six zhang tall haystack to explode. The rapidly vibrating spear further ignited the hay, turning the sky into a flurry of burning grass.

With the loss of support, Gao Xuan also began to fall; not even a Martial Saint can stand in the air without anything to lean on.

Chen Siping stabbed forward with his long spear again, with blue spear shadows enveloping Gao Xuan from all directions, leaving him no escape.

This spear technique exhibited a grand and sweeping atmosphere, with the power to conquer the world.

It was indeed the ultimate skill within the East Mountain Spear: "Climb to Great Heights and Survey All Below."

Here, the true essence of the East Mountain Spear was displayed in full. After accumulating momentum through several spear strikes, Chen Siping’s vitality reached its peak.

A colossal scarlet divine statue of over two zhang tall emerged behind Chen Siping. Though slightly blurred, it gazed sternly, donned in long robes, holding a pen that seemed to control life, death, and destiny itself.

Feng Zhengyuan and other martial arts experts were some distance away, unable to see the details of the battle, but they could all sense the manifestation of Chen Siping’s vitality.

Even from nearly three hundred paces away, the aura revealed by Chen Siping’s blood manifestation made Feng Zhengyuan and the others tremble with fear.

Both Ye Mingxia and Ye Jinxiu, who practiced magic, couldn’t stand steady anymore. So long as Chen Siping’s Spear Dao Divine Intent manifested, it could suppress the surrounding Divine Soul fluctuations.

Only a cultivator stronger than Chen Siping by one level could counter his blood manifestation. This exemplifies the strength of a martial artist.

In the back of the main hall, Tie Yuan was still spitting blood, but upon seeing the East Emperor’s blood manifestation rising in the distance, he realized Chen Siping was exerting his full strength. His heart sank, figuring that Gao Xuan was truly finished...

Once this method was unleashed, even Chen Siping couldn’t hold back.

Chen Siping hadn’t considered holding back; despite Gao Xuan not counterattacking in their exchanges, his martial arts were extraordinary. Chen Siping had to exert his full strength to have any chance of killing his opponent.

What surprised Chen Siping was that Gao Xuan stood mid-air, as if supported by an invisible barrier.

This change was neither a flying technique nor a change in body technique but rather an instant suspension in the air.

If Gao Xuan had used a body technique change, Chen Siping could adjust the East Mountain Spear by sensing his breath. But Gao Xuan’s bizarre ability to solidify in mid-air, with a completely unified vitality, rendered him opaque to any further change.

This brought a moment’s hesitation to Chen Siping’s sweeping spear.

"Climb to Great Heights and Survey All Below." This technique’s spear intent derives its world-conquering might from a high vantage point.

Yet the inscrutable Gao Xuan was completely outside the range of Chen Siping’s spear momentum.

In that moment of hesitation, Gao Xuan seized the opportunity, slashing his Water-Splitting Saber swiftly, its snowy blade light like a curtain covering the green spear shadows.

The saber and spear clashed dozens of times, and the Water-Splitting Saber couldn’t withstand the weight and hardness of the East Mountain Spear and shattered with a resounding crash.

This change was once again beyond Chen Siping’s expectations; the deadlock of saber and spear was abruptly broken when the Water-Splitting Saber shattered, and the East Mountain Spear thrusted forward.

However, this thrust was not under Chen Siping’s deliberate control. It merely followed the natural momentum, appearing natural and exquisite, yet contrary to Chen Siping’s expectations and within Gao Xuan’s calculations.

Gao Xuan’s long sleeve swept over the East Mountain Spear. Under the cover of the sleeve, a finger flicked against the spear’s tip.

Having perfected the Thirteen Grand Protectors’ Cross Training Method, Gao Xuan’s control over muscle and bone strength surpassed Chen Siping’s by far.

In an instant, nine finger flicks in a series of complex shifts forced the East Mountain Spear away.

Chen Siping’s hands were slightly numbed by the force; noticing something was wrong and trying to muster strength, Gao Xuan had already advanced with the spear shaft and struck with his palm blade straight at Chen Siping’s center line.

Using a long spear makes one vulnerable to close combat, which Chen Siping never expected Gao Xuan to have such skill. By the time he attempted to use the spear again, it was too late.

With no alternative, Chen Siping released the East Mountain Spear, and his fists, like spears, aimed straight at Gao Xuan one after another.

Despite lacking a physical spear, Chen Siping’s fists bore spear-like power, resonating with a spear in his heart.

The blood manifestation behind him converged into a bloody long spear that synchronized with his fists.

Such momentum was three times stronger than using the East Mountain Spear; his fists, like spears, had the power to pierce through everything.

Yet, Gao Xuan inwardly laughed, knowing that his body’s sheer strength was formidable. When it came to physical prowess, that was his forte!

He pulled his hand back to press against Chen Siping’s right fist with his palm, then fist against fist, confronting Chen Siping directly. Following up with the other fist.

Bang bang bang, the two exchanged nine consecutive forceful punches.

Chen Siping’s fist and finger bones were thoroughly shattered, his complexion flushed, and his body staggered uncontrollably backward.

After retreating over ten steps, Chen Siping barely steadied himself. His internal blood surged tumultuously, as if his organs were exploding.

No matter how hard he tried to suppress it, he couldn’t control his body’s reaction, ending up with his mouth wildly spewing blood.

At that moment, Feng Zhengyuan and a few others rushed over, seeing Chen Siping without his spear, vomiting blood profusely.

Gao Xuan stood before Chen Siping, hands behind his back, his aura immaculate, exuding the demeanor of a grandmaster.

Feng Zhengyuan and the others were stunned, wondering how this could be? Chen Siping had been severely injured by Gao Xuan?

Gao Xuan said to Chen Siping, "You lost."

Chen Siping’s face turned from red to white, and his once spirited eyes dimmed, as he seemed to age suddenly, muttering, "I lost."

He paused and then loudly said, "This old life is yours to take."

Gao Xuan smiled, sweeping his sleeve as he departed. As he passed by Feng Zhengyuan, he paused briefly, "You guys are from the Wind Sect?"

"Yes, yes." Feng Zhengyuan dared not meet Gao Xuan’s eyes, cautiously bowing his head in affirmation.

"Were you looking for me?" Gao Xuan asked again.

"No, no. Absolutely not."

Feng Zhengyuan hastily explained, "We were just wandering around casually and unexpectedly witnessed senior’s unparalleled martial arts. It truly broadened our horizons. Your divine power is invincible, your benevolence and virtue reflect the ancient sages’ grace, inspiring our utmost respect..."

Before Feng Zhengyuan could finish, Gao Xuan had already gracefully left. As relief washed over Feng Zhengyuan, he secretly resolved to kill that Shopkeeper Wan upon return, showing no mercy!