Daoist Competition-Chapter 980 - 230: The Elusive Art of Vanishing Without a Trace

Xu Daoist felt that the person capable of controlling such a great sea formation must be no ordinary being, so he waited patiently from the side. At the moment Zhang Yan broke through the sea’s surface, Xu Daoist unleashed his full strength and suddenly struck with a blade!

This chilling sword light rushed forth with unparalleled swiftness, most remarkable being its complete silence. He was confident in his attack, but just as the blade neared Zhang Yan, a clear and pleasant sword sound rang out over the sea, a sword light flew out first to intercept and cleave towards the invisible blade.

Relying on this Invisible Flying Saber, Xu Daoist had secretly killed countless cultivators, not lacking in Dharma treasure spirits that protected their masters. He was no novice and remained prepared. Originally keeping his forefinger and middle finger together, he split them apart suddenly, causing the Invisible Yin Blade to divide into two, one blade meeting the Star Sword Ball, the other continuing its original trajectory. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

The Treasure Robe on Zhang Yan’s body responded automatically, raising a shield of brilliant light to protect him even before Zhang Yan himself could command it.

However, this strike nearly drained Xu Daoist of all his mana, its power truly beyond imagination. It tore through the Treasure Robe’s shimmering light effortlessly, breaking through to strike inside.

Nonetheless, after that barrier of spirit light, the sword light dimmed slightly, no longer as swift and fierce as before. It was no longer possible to decapitate Zhang Yan.

Though Xu Daoist felt regret, he remained quite assured.

His Yin Blade wasn’t as sharp as the Yang Blade, but so long as it made the slightest cut on flesh, the blade could turn into gas, infiltrating the blood, attacking the heart, and wreaking havoc within the organs.

Any cultivator who hasn’t reached the point of shedding their physical shell, when hit by this strike, is undoubtedly doomed.

But when the blade struck Zhang Yan’s neck, it was like cleaving metal or stone, producing a resounding clang. The Yin Blade instantly shattered, transforming into a mass of black essence qi spiraling in the air.

Xu Daoist, observing intently from several miles away, his form hidden by spells, was utterly stunned and shaken by this scene.

The Invisible Yin Blade was his greatest reliance; if even this blade failed, he couldn’t imagine any Dharma technique that could kill Zhang Yan.

He was a quick thinker and immediately judged that since he couldn’t deal with this opponent now, trying to snatch the Dragon Carp from him seemed impossible, staying further was pointless, retreat welled up in his heart.

Reaching the Nascent Soul Realm hadn’t been easy for him, and he cherished his life dearly, even if he couldn’t obtain this demon, he wouldn’t risk it himself. Suppressing his unwillingness, he sighed silently, activated a spell, and instantly recalled the mass of black essence qi, re-forming it into a flying saber, then leaping to flee.

Zhang Yan, warned in advance by the Star Sword Ball, had prepared, remaining calm despite the sudden ambush. However, a cold killing intent flickered in his eyes. His gaze swept over, fixed upon the direction of the fleeing black qi, and activated the Little All Heavens Escape Technique, disappearing from his original spot in an instant, catching up within two breaths.

Just as Xu Daoist launched his tunneling light, his vision was suddenly obscured, and he saw an imposing Daoist stepping through the air to block his way. With a stern expression, knowing the opponent had come, without even looking, he waved to unleash a fierce, swift sword light, simultaneously chanting a spell, merging himself with the Invisible Yin Blade, vanishing immediately.

This Invisible Yin Blade, painstakingly crafted by him, even if it couldn’t harm the enemy, could be used to merge and escape, its speed rivaling that of a Flying Sword. Additionally, while flying, he could render himself invisible; once over several hundreds of miles, no one could hope to find him again.

Zhang Yan pointed a finger, the Star Sword Ball flew out, blocking the incoming sword light to the side. However, witnessing Xu Daoist’s figure flash out of sight, as if possessing the ability to break through the void, Zhang Yan frowned slightly, pondering internally: "This person retreats decisively, possessing such invisibility divine skills, pursuing him won’t be easy."

Cultivator confrontations, the most troublesome aspect being the opponent’s possession of exceptional flying Daoist skills. It means the opponent can advance or retreat, including the sword escape technique among them, followed by invisibility techniques. Yet this person possesses both of these.

If Zhang Yan were a Nascent Soul Third Realm cultivator, or had fully mastered the Five Elements Escape Technique divine skill, he could devise a method to lock this area, preventing the opponent from escaping despite his capabilities. But presently, he’s without such abilities, so he must seek another way.