The deadly flying knife, carrying a chilling aura, hurtled straight towards Bai Ying's dantian like lightning. In that split second between life and death, Bai Ying made a move.
With a flick of her wrist, the longsword in her hand moved like a nimble dragon, steadily meeting the fatal blow.
The crowd at the scene was still laughing at her overestimating her abilities.
Who does she think she is?
So what if she defeated Guo Lintian before?
Before her stood a Nascent Soul stage cultivator, a true Nascent Soul stage cultivator!
Bai Ying's actions were as ridiculous as a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
She will definitely be subdued by this throwing knife!
Everyone present was eagerly anticipating seeing that scene.
But at that moment, a loud "clang" resounded through the heavens and earth. The sound of metal colliding violently was sharp and piercing, as if it could shatter one's soul. For a moment, the whole world seemed to be shaken by this loud noise.
What happened? Why didn't the throwing knife shatter Bai Ying's sword? Instead, it was stopped by it.
In that instant, time seemed to freeze. Everyone stared wide-eyed in disbelief at the center of the battlefield, as if they had been frozen in place.
A terrifying sword aura, capable of destroying the heavens and the earth, followed Bai Ying's seemingly simple yet boundless sword technique. Like a surging tsunami or an erupting volcano, it spread wildly and madly in all directions from Bai Ying's center.
The surrounding air was distorted and deformed under the pressure of this powerful sword energy, emitting a painful "sizzling" sound, as if it were fragile paper being easily torn apart.
The smug smile that had been on the face of the Hua family patriarch, which had been filled with confidence, froze instantly. His pupils contracted sharply, and his eyes were filled with disbelief.
He simply couldn't believe that a Nascent Soul cultivator, whom he considered as weak as an ant, could unleash such terrifying power. His natal throwing knife, under the impact of this sword energy, trembled violently like a leaf in a storm, emitting a mournful buzzing sound.
The sword energy was unstoppable, and the cracks on the natal throwing knife grew larger and larger, spreading at an extremely fast speed until they covered the entire blade.
A deafening "bang!" echoed through the silent battlefield. His natal throwing knife shattered completely, turning into countless fragments that scattered in the air.
This sudden turn of events left the Hua family members standing nearby completely stunned. Their mouths were agape, their eyes filled with disbelief and confusion, seemingly still unable to recover from this shocking scene.
"What... what exactly happened? The ancestor is so powerful, so why did Bai Ying shatter his throwing knife?" A voice, trembling with doubt, suddenly rang out from the crowd, breaking the brief silence.
"That's a Nascent Soul stage expert! Although the ancestor may have just thrown it casually without using his full strength, it's still a Nascent Soul stage technique... Bai Ying is only at the early Nascent Soul stage, yet she was able to shatter a Nascent Soul stage artifact. Just what is her background?"
Another person said, "She's much stronger than I expected. No wonder she was able to kill Guo Lintian; she's truly extraordinary..."
The eldest elder of the Bai family looked up at what was happening before him, his heart filled with astonishment. He never imagined that he would witness such an unimaginable scene; Bai Ying's strength far exceeded his comprehension.
The others were merely shocked that Bai Ying, a Nascent Soul cultivator in the early stages, had managed to block the attack. But the Grand Elder thought much deeper.
He was so shocked that he could hardly calm down, because he knew that Bai Ying was only seventeen years old!
Bai Ying and Bai Di are the same age. Others might not know her age, but the Grand Elder knows it all too well. He even held her when she was born…
Reaching the Nascent Soul stage at the age of seventeen would shock the entire cultivation world if word got out.
Now, Bai Ying was even able to withstand and counterattack the attacks of the Hua family patriarch. And that Hua family patriarch was already over 1,700 years old... In this stark contrast, no one realized just how terrifying Bai Ying's potential truly was.
A sudden surge of intense regret welled up in the heart of the Bai family's eldest elder.
Bai Ying's achievements are certainly due to her powerful spiritual root, but is it solely because of her spiritual root?
He couldn't help but wonder if Bai Di could become as powerful as Bai Ying if he were to have her spiritual root.
At this moment, the Grand Elder was filled with unease. He was filled with regret, thinking that he should have observed more carefully for a while and should not have agreed to Bai Di's request so rashly.
Bai Ying is arrogant, but she has the right to be arrogant!
In fact, it wasn't just the people present; even the Hua family patriarch himself found the scene before him unbelievable.
A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, then the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a playful smile, and he said in a deep voice, "You little brat are stronger than I thought. In that case, I can get serious now."
As soon as the patriarch spoke, the Hua family members present were instantly energized, their spirits soaring. They had long hoped that the patriarch would no longer show mercy and allow this place to become Bai Ying's personal stage; they eagerly anticipated that the patriarch would immediately take action and kill Bai Ying.
Bai Di's reaction was particularly strong; she had already noticed the wavering attitude of her family's Grand Elder. Fortunately, this time the Hua family patriarch was finally serious, and Bai Ying was doomed!
The Hua family patriarch's expression hardened, and his aura suddenly changed. He raised his hand and slowly drew the sword from his back. As soon as the sword was drawn, a chilling glint flashed across its surface.
His gaze was piercing, fixed on Bai Ying, and he suddenly swung his sword.
In an instant, the world seemed to change color. Countless magnificent flowers appeared around his sword in an almost dreamlike manner.
The flowers, in various shapes and vibrant colors, danced freely in the air, creating a magnificent shower of blossoms.
The petals fluttered down, creating a dreamlike scene that captivated and enchanted the viewer.
However, beneath this seemingly exquisite scene lies a deadly crisis. This is the Hua family's secret technique—the Lingjue Illusionary Flower Sword.
This sword technique is unpredictable, with all attacks cleverly concealed within the colorful petals. Each seemingly delicate petal actually contains immense power; these flowers are in fact condensed sword energy.
These petals formed from sword energy appear light and delicate, yet they are incredibly sharp, capable of easily slicing through anything. If struck by them, even a piece of hard black iron would be instantly shredded.
They danced and swirled in the air, like a swarm of deadly assassins hidden among the flowers, waiting for the perfect moment to deliver a fatal blow to their enemies. The entire battlefield was shrouded in this rain of blossoms, and a dangerous atmosphere permeated every inch of the air.
The Hua family patriarch's lips instantly curled into a confident smile.
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