The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS-Chapter 1192 - 217: Fierce Battle
"Thirteenth Sword."
With a strike, all things became the sword. The formless and shapeless Sword Qi was omnipresent; where the Sword Intent reached, the sword arrived.
The Human Emperor couldn't say much more before facing this Supreme Sword, and abandoned the thought of wasting time with pointless words.
"Xuanhuang Umbrella."
The Xuanhuang Emperor's Energy condensed into an umbrella, its noble Qi Force enveloping Datong Mountain, protecting the Haqi River and everyone within the Mountain River Academy.
Then, when the Human Emperor tried to stop Ren Piaomiao, he was struck by the Sword Qi that moved at the speed of thought.
"Clang, clang, clang..."
Endless clanging sounds arose; the Human Emperor was struck by thousands of Sword Qi, yet remained unharmed, and even countered with a punch aimed at Ren Piaomiao.
'The Human Emperor's Battle Body is stronger than ever before.'
This thought flashed through Ren Piaomiao's mind as he merged the Nirvana Sword in his hand with the Sword of All Things to thrust directly at the Human Emperor.
The Qi of all things formed into one sword; this was the true Thirteenth Sword.
"Xuanhuang Undying Battle Body."
The Human Emperor's entire body shone with Xuanhuang light, filled with a Qi Mechanism of vast virtue and encompassing all things, as he met the Thirteenth Sword with a punch.
"Boom—"
The pure white Divine Sword clashed with the Xuanhuang fist edge, with both sides unwilling to yield.
The Human Emperor knew that if he took a step back, Ren Piaomiao would enter Datong Mountain, break the umbrella, and ruin their mission.
Ren Piaomiao was equally set on spoiling their plan and would not back down.
As their Sword Qi and Fist Power clashed extremely, the Human Emperor extended several Xuanhuang Dragons from his other hand, aiming to bind Ren Piaomiao, who wielded the Divine Sword.
However, as soon as the Human Emperor used this move, his Fist Power suddenly shattered the Sword Qi, destroying the Sword Light and the figure behind it all at once.
"Not good."
The Human Emperor swiftly retreated, turning to unleash a mighty punch toward the front of the umbrella.
Sure enough, Ren Piaomiao's figure appeared, this Qing Yu Avatar, who usually displayed only swordsmanship, now used martial arts beyond sword skills.
This was because Ren Piaomiao's past performance led the Human Emperor to habitually think Ren Piaomiao only used swordsmanship.
This allowed Ren Piaomiao to seize the initiative with Boundless Eternity unexpectedly.
"Too late."
Without hesitation, Ren Piaomiao slashed with his sword, the fierce sword edge breaking into the umbrella and pressing toward the two entangled in the Haqi River.
"Not too late."
A suddenly risen array cut off the sword momentum, then countless Array Talismans transformed, instantly forming the Thousand Blade Locking Sky Sword, Universe Void Formation, and Sky Hawk Extinguishing Spirit Formation, targeting Ren Piaomiao's swordsmanship, Boundless Eternity, and Sword Intent, providing directed sealing to protect Datong Mountain.
The Second Generation Human Emperor arrived.
"You've detached from Emperor Zhou's Sea of Consciousness to return to deal with me; it seems the Haqi River is crucial to you all."
Ren Piaomiao swung his sword to cut through the Fist Power, his form transforming into a white sword shadow, Man and Sword as One, slicing through the air.
Sword Qi roamed the sky, swift and sharp, slicing three swords across the Human Emperor in an instant, producing a clanging sound and bright sparks.
"Emperor Zhou is still trapped in the Sea of Consciousness; even if I don't return, I can hold him for a while, and with Eight Emperors United, we have a chance to cut down one of your Avatars here."
The Human Emperor's hands gave off numerous Array Patterns, spreading to seal off the surroundings completely, trapping both him and Ren Piaomiao within the Array Formation. "Locked in battle with the Supreme Taoist, One Soul is trapped in the Sea of Consciousness. Now, this Avatar is still fighting with us, a Heaven-sent opportunity indeed."
Both fists moved in tandem, breaking two incoming Sword Qi. The Human Emperor's energy surged through him, shaking his entire body as eight Divine Dragons burst forth. "Eight Dragon Deities Descend."
Eight Divine Dragons howled forth, their imperial aura locking onto Ren Piaomiao, the roaring dragon heads rushing at the pure white silhouette.
"You can try, even if my true form is battling the Supreme Taoist, with One Soul trapped in the Sea of Consciousness, my Qing Yu remains invincible in the world!"
His form shifted and leaped, dodging one dragon head, Ren Piaomiao held his sword horizontally in front, the sharp-edge Nirvana Sword cutting down another howling dragon head.
"Thud—"
A step down, the Xuanhuang Divine Dragon rushing up from below plunged downwards.
Ren Piaomiao's form darted across the dragon's body, taking a few quick steps, with the sword edge pointing directly at the Human Emperor.
"Then today, we shall cut down one of your Avatars."
Eightfold voices roared in unison; the Human Emperor raised his fist toward Ren Piaomiao, the fist edge and sword edge clashing again.
"Ding—"
The tip of the sword met the surface of the fist, producing a crisp ding. Ren Piaomiao's form suddenly turned illusory, countless afterimages and Sword Qi striking from all directions.
Sky-breaking Flying Annihilation, Illusion Banishing Truth Sutra.
The fundamental Piaomiao Absolute Style in Ren Piaomiao's hands now possessed the ultimate subtlety and piercing sharpness, even someone with unparalleled martial arts experience like the Human Emperor couldn't avoid the elusive and indeterminate sword shadow.
However, with the Xuanhuang Undying Battle Body, the Human Emperor didn't need to defend too much.
After absorbing the Earth Xuanhuang Mother Root Qi, the inherently sturdy Xinglie's Battle Body further advanced, becoming the unique Xuanhuang Undying Battle Body belonging to the Human Emperor. This battle with Ren Piaomiao was his initial test of the Battle Body's capabilities.
It turned out that even while waging two battles, with One Soul trapped, Qing Yu could not break the Xuanhuang Undying Battle Body.
"The battle with the Supreme Taoist has indeed drained much of your mental power."
The Human Emperor chuckled, his Fist Power growing fiercer as all-encompassing Xuanhuang Emperor's Energy filled the sealed space, numerous dragon shadows flying around him.
"Ten Thousand Dragon Shattering."
"Roar roar~"
"Roar~~"
Like a Hidden Dragon ascending to the sky, like a Dragon shattering clouds, countless Divine Dragons howled out, pouncing with fangs bared and claws outstretched.
Facing these Divine Dragons was the towering Sword Tower that suddenly appeared behind Ren Piaomiao.
"Fourteenth Sword—"
The shadow of the Sealing Sword Tower merged with the Nirvana Sword, its bright Sword Light tearing through the formation locking all sides, meeting the howling Ten Thousand Dragons.
"Sword Opening Heaven and Earth."
The Sword Light, bright enough to make even the Human Emperor feel its words, tore through heaven and earth, creating a deep, seemingly unreal world shadow.
That was the phantom of the universe.
Merging the endless Sword Intent within the Sword Realm and the ultimate move of Sword Dao in the Mystic Universe reappeared.
"Rip—"
The Ten Thousand Dragons' heads were instantly severed, their once noble Emperor's Energy swept away, leaving only the desolate Sword Light between heaven and earth.
Back then, this move allowed Ren Piaomiao to escape from the pincers of the Supreme Taoist and the Sword God, resisting the two's extreme moves. Now, its power was undiminished.
Even with the Human Emperor's further advanced Battle Body, he would avoid the edge of this sword.
Yet the Human Emperor chose not to avoid.
"The Sword Intent of the Sword Realm isn't endless. Having used this move through the Sword Realm, Ren Piaomiao surely won't have enough strength to perform it again soon. Furthermore, he himself is also extensively depleted."
Seizing the opportunity decisively, the Human Emperor withstood the Fourteenth Sword with his Battle Body, the Xuanhuang Undying Battle Body working at full strength, charging straight at Ren Piaomiao's location.
The strongest moment is also the moment of vulnerability, for Ren Piaomiao, having just used the Fourteenth Sword, was certainly not at his peak.
