Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 497 - 495: Yang Wanyi’s Resolve

Yang Wanyi gave a light shout. Her clothes billowed without wind, and the brilliant flame light around her stirred the air, forming a phantom mountain of fire several zhang high.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

A series of blood-red streams of Sword Qi collided with the mountain phantom, the sound deafening.

Each time a stream of Sword Qi exploded, it formed a crimson vortex, stirring up a fierce gale throughout the entire canyon.

In the span of two breaths, all the blood-red Sword Qi had vanished completely.

The flaming mountain phantom around Yang Wanyi also trembled violently, seeming as if it could collapse at any moment.

Her figure suspended in mid-air. Yang Wanyi’s jade hand gestured several times, her bright pupils flashed with flame light, and the flame mountain phantom, which had been on the verge of collapse, once again blazed with great brilliance.

"Swift!"

Raising her eyes, Yang Wanyi pointed a jade finger into the void. A huge mountain phantom howled out.

The mountain phantom possessed an unparalleled and vigorous momentum. Wherever it passed, the air twisted intensely, as if this section of space itself was about to be crushed and collapse.

Liu Jinshi was greatly alarmed. His cultivation was clearly superior to hers, yet he had never expected Yang Wanyi to block his Blood Cloud Ghost Shadow Kill in such a hurry.

Damn it!

Seeing the flame mountain phantom bearing down, the killing intent in Liu Jinshi’s eyes surged dramatically.

He had been in the Sky Sword Pavilion for seven years to painstakingly reach his current realm. Yang Wanyi, however, had been in the Linglong Hall for less than a year, and her strength was already showing signs of catching up to his. His heart seethed with jealousy and discomfort.

Today, you will lose your life here!

With an inner roar, Liu Jinshi stood as still as a mountain. He suddenly clasped his longsword to his chest. His eyes flashed with fiery light, and his body abruptly erupted with brilliant flame light.

The flame light formed a gigantic crimson Sword Light that enveloped Liu Jinshi.

BOOM!

The moment the Sword Light formed, the flame mountain also descended with crushing force.

Both forces collided fiercely; a massive sound echoed thunderously through the canyon.

"Flame Crystal Sword Qi."

Yang Wanyi’s beautiful eyes flashed, recognizing the martial art Liu Jinshi had deployed.

Flame Crystal Sword Qi was a foundational martial art of the Sky Sword Pavilion, practiced by tempering the body with the sword. Although only a Low-grade Profound Level art, its power was quite remarkable. Cultivated to the Perfect Realm, it allowed for Human-sword Unity, making it far more formidable than ordinary Mid-grade Profound Level martial arts.

"Break for me!"

The Sword Light resisted the flame mountain phantom. Liu Jinshi stomped his foot in mid-air, his entire being suffused with sharp Qi. His figure soared into the sky, bringing down a house-sized crimson Sword Light as he shot downwards.

The torrent of sharp Sword Qi relentlessly slammed into the flame mountain phantom.

BANG!

The flame mountain phantom trembled violently. The Sword Light pierced a large hole straight through it. Its momentum undiminished, the Sword Light whistled down towards Yang Wanyi.

"Yang Wanyi, do you think I’ve spent my seven years in the Sky Sword Pavilion in vain? My Flame Crystal Sword Qi has been cultivated to the Perfect Realm, achieving Human-sword Unity! How could a mere fledgling like you possibly withstand it? Rumor has it you’re a once-in-a-century genius, a favored daughter of the heavens. Today, I will slay you here and let the world know that you so-called geniuses are nothing but undeserved reputations!"

Having pierced the flame mountain phantom with a single strike, Liu Jinshi laughed arrogantly.

He had spent seven years in the Sky Sword Pavilion to barely reach the Second Layer of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. His cultivation talent could be described as extremely poor, and he had suffered much disdain. Now, the opportunity to slay a genius excited him immensely, giving him a feeling of vindication.

Suspended in mid-air, Yang Wanyi curled her tempting little lips. She paid Liu Jinshi’s words no mind, her indifferent voice drifting with the wind, "You seem to be celebrating too soon. Sky Gang as chess, transforming mountains and rivers, solidify!"

With a wave of her jade hand, another mountain phantom appeared before Yang Wanyi. The flame light upon it flickered, almost solidifying into tangible form.

BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM...

In the blink of an eye, the crimson Sword Qi fiercely struck the flame mountain phantom, causing countless flames to erupt.

The flames splattered in all directions, landing on the ground and immediately burning large pits where they struck.

However, no matter how hard Liu Jinshi tried to channel his Flame Crystal Sword Qi, the flame mountain remained as steadfast as Mount Tai. His Sword Qi only managed to penetrate a meter deep before it could advance no further.

What’s going on? A chill gripped Liu Jinshi’s heart. This flame mountain, formed from Yuan Qi, was countless times stronger than the previous one.

Just then, a shout came from the side.

"Senior Brother Liu, watch your back!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Jinshi turned around and was utterly horrified.

The Yuanqi Mountain he had just pierced was now spinning and hurtling towards him. In its wake, the air exploded, its power utterly staggering.

At this moment, Liu Jinshi finally understood. This was all Yang Wanyi’s ploy to lure him in! His heart seethed with shock and rage. His face twisted, and his gaze, filled with malice, shot downwards as he roared fiercely, "Yang Wanyi, you dare to trick me! Don’t think your little tricks can hurt me! I, Liu Jinshi, have cultivated diligently for seven years! How could I be inferior to you? Human-sword Unity, shatter for me!"

As he shouted, the Sword Light around Liu Jinshi suddenly shrank until it was only as tall as a person.

At this instant, his skin flickered with brilliant flame light, and his eyes overflowed with piercing Sword Qi. His entire aura merged with his longsword. With a single leap, he began to cut through everything around him.

SHRED! SHRED! SHRED! SHRED!

Sword Qi ran rampant. Wherever the crimson Sword Qi passed, the mountain phantoms instantly shattered. The astonishing aura was breathtaking; he was on the verge of breaking through the encirclement of the two mountains.

Yang Wanyi was expressionless, her bright eyes cold as snow. She reached out her jade hand and pointed into the void.

"Explode!"

BOOM! BOOM!

The two mountain phantoms suddenly exploded. Savage Yuan Qi rampaged in all directions, continuously crashing against the golden Sword Light surrounding Liu Jinshi. The impacts made his figure sway precariously.

SPURT!

Spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood, Liu Jinshi’s figure was blasted uncontrollably backward.

Killing intent surfaced in Yang Wanyi’s eyes. She extended her jade hand, drew a circle in the air before her, and then clapped her palm forward. A dazzling pillar of fire shot towards Liu Jinshi, as if to pierce through everything.

"Senior Brother Liu!"

Two Sky Sword Pavilion disciples exclaimed, leaping into action. They positioned themselves in front of Liu Jinshi and promptly unleashed their ultimate techniques.

"Flame Crystal Sword Qi!"

"Ethereal One Sword!"

The two streams of Sword Qi merged, intercepting the pillar of fire. All three attacks vanished without a trace.

Yang Wanyi looked at the three men who had landed on the ground. Her slender Daimei furrowed; she knew she had lost the perfect opportunity to kill Liu Jinshi.

"Senior Brother Liu, are you okay?"

The two Sky Sword Pavilion disciples guarded Liu Jinshi on the ground, warily watching Yang Wanyi for any sudden moves, while asking about his condition.

Liu Jinshi gazed at Yang Wanyi, his face still somewhat ashen.

He had thought he was done for after that last palm strike; he was still deeply shaken.

Taking a deep breath, Liu Jinshi calmed his roiling vital blood and shook his head. "I was just shaken by the Yuan Qi. It’s nothing serious."

He cast a glance at Luo Feng, who was still cultivating with closed eyes within the seven-colored pillar of light. Liu Jinshi then turned his gaze back to Yang Wanyi and cursed under his breath, Damn it!

He hadn’t expected to end up in such a wretched state against Yang Wanyi, whose cultivation was below his. He had almost been killed by her just moments ago.

"Senior Brother Liu, securing the Rainbow Bridge is what matters most," the shorter Sky Sword Pavilion disciple suddenly advised, a cold glint in his eyes.

Liu Jinshi lifted his head and looked at the speaker. "What do you mean?"

The short Martial Artist glanced back, a sinister grin spreading across his face. "Two fists are no match for four hands. If the three of us join forces, even if that Fire Proud Sun is incredibly formidable, she won’t be our match."

"But..."

Liu Jinshi frowned slightly, somewhat hesitant.

His cultivation and seniority were both above Yang Wanyi’s; fighting her alone was already bullying. Teaming up with others now, even if they won, would make them a laughingstock if word got out.

The short Martial Artist said, "Senior Brother Liu, those who achieve great things don’t sweat the small stuff. This Yuan Spirit Vein is a Fake Spiritual Vein; the Rainbow Bridge won’t last much longer. Don’t hesitate!"

"Fine! We’ll do it together! Kill this woman first!"

Liu Jinshi’s eyes glinted for a moment as he made his decision. The three of them immediately took their positions, joining forces to attack Yang Wanyi.

This is bad.

Watching the three of them closing in, Yang Wanyi’s slender Daimei furrowed.

Her strength was slightly superior to Liu Jinshi’s. In a one-on-one fight, she naturally wouldn’t fear any of the three.

But with the three of them joining forces, the situation had become exceedingly unfavorable...

Her gaze shifted behind her. Yang Wanyi looked at Luo Feng, who was still cultivating with his eyes closed. She lightly bit her red lip with her pearly teeth, a hint of resolve flashing in her beautiful eyes.

No matter what, I must hold them back until he finishes his cultivation...

Taking a shallow breath, Yang Wanyi turned back around. Her cool gaze fixed on the three men rushing towards her. Her clothes danced without wind, and strands of crimson light swirled around her.

Liu Jinshi sneered, "Yang Wanyi, to think you wouldn’t flee when facing the three of us combined! I admire your courage, but you’ll soon pay the price for your foolishness!" His figure flashed, and he appeared ten paces in front of Yang Wanyi. His longsword erupted with a dazzling blood-red light as he slashed out a thick stream of Sword Qi.

Yang Wanyi’s Daimei furrowed slightly. With a wave of her jade hand, the entire canyon blazed with intense flame light. A crimson pillar of fire roared out, directly shattering the blood-red Sword Qi.

"Voidless Sword!"

"Flame Crystal Sword Qi!"

At that very instant, the other two Sky Sword Pavilion disciples appeared on Yang Wanyi’s left and right. They each unleashed their ultimate techniques, sending volleys of sharp Sword Qi at Yang Wanyi, tearing terrifying gashes in the air.

"Condense!"

Yang Wanyi clenched her silver teeth, channeling all her Yuan Qi to its limits to form a mountain phantom that shielded the space around her.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Loud impacts resounded as Sword Qi continuously struck the mountain phantom, sending out massive ripples, yet it did not collapse.

"Yang Wanyi, let’s see how long you can last! Blood Cloud Ghost Shadow Kill!"

Seeing Yang Wanyi actually withstand the attacks of all three of them, Liu Jinshi’s heart burned with even greater jealousy. This jealousy quickly morphed into monstrous hatred.

With a long howl, the blood-red light around Liu Jinshi pulsed with the movements of his longsword, transforming entirely into sharp Sword Qi that surged ceaselessly forward.

Instantly, the entire canyon seemed to fill with the wails of ghosts and howls of wolves. Overlapping layers of blood-red Sword Qi, carrying an astonishing momentum, threatened to submerge everything.

Yang Wanyi had to remain wary of the other two Sky Sword Pavilion disciples and dared not be careless. She could only focus all her strength on defending.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The Sword Qi relentlessly battered the mountain phantom’s barrier, erupting in myriad flames. Beads of crystalline sweat appeared on Yang Wanyi’s smooth forehead, and her lithe body was continuously forced back. Yet, her figure remained firmly positioned before Luo Feng, not yielding a single step.

"Kill!" 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

"Slash!"

One wave of attacks had yet to subside when another arose.

Before Liu Jinshi’s assault ended, the other two Sky Sword Pavilion disciples, longswords in hand, charged forward like shooting stars.