Boom!
At the same time, a tremendous change occurred between heaven and earth, with streaks of lightning, like dragons and snakes, tearing through the sky.
Countless masters gazed at the towering figure in the void, their eyes filled with anticipation. This was the world's most prestigious swordsmanship contest.
It was also the moment when a sword saint attained enlightenment.
In that instant, Dugu Yijian and Wanjian seemed to merge into one, and with a single thought, thousands of sword beams converged into one point.
With a single sword strike, the divine gate opens, and the universe is set in motion.
In the blink of an eye.
Success means godhood, failure means death!
The sword light was dazzling and brilliant, and all sounds of heaven and earth were silent at this moment.
Time and space seemed to stand still at this moment.
The original roar seemed to stop, the rolling air waves ceased, even the tiny dust particles that could be seen everywhere in the world stopped moving, and the lightning snakes seemed to be frozen in place.
The countless martial artists in the mountains could not see anything, but they felt an indescribable, terrifying wave spreading out. Just by sensing this aura, they were unable to move.
At this moment, not only have they lost control of their bodies, but they have also lost all senses.
Even top-tier celestial beings like Xuanjizi and Ning Qiudao were stuck in place, unable to move. However, they could still see, and although their thinking was slow, they could still contemplate.
They know.
This was Dugu Yijian's sword strike that proved his Dao.
That sword light was stunningly beautiful, as fast as lightning, yet seemingly extremely slow.
Li Ming's eyes reflected this stunning sword light:
"This is Sword Nine, the power to destroy heaven and earth..."
Within the sword light lies the myriad phenomena of heaven and earth, including mountains, rivers, the sun, and the moon. At first glance, it seems to lack any sense of killing intent or sharpness, but once it flashes, its terrifying power is revealed.
Wherever its sword light passed, everything turned to nothingness.
Even light, air, and space were all obliterated, seemingly turning into a void!
What does human ruthlessness matter?
Heaven and earth are heartless, treating all things like straw dogs!
With this sword strike, all things were annihilated, the sword's power overwhelmed the heavens, and the world was terrified!
This is a truly merciless sword.
Even the killing intent was slain, but everything was also annihilated, including heaven and earth.
At that moment, Li Ming felt as if the area within a ten-mile radius had become another world.
This single sword strike affected tens of thousands of martial arts masters.
Of course, this was not something Dugu Yijian did intentionally, but rather an unintentional act.
If a giant whale opens its mouth, surely it cares about the small fish and shrimp inside.
At this moment, even those with divine weapons couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts.
Even with divine protection, they were completely unable to withstand it.
Unless another martial god intervenes, it will be difficult to withstand.
Because this sword is no longer a sword of the mortal realm.
Such swordsmanship...
At that moment, a voice echoed throughout this frozen world:
"He is now worthy of being called a god!"
The voice was calm and peaceful, yet it was like the dawn breaking in the darkness, or a ray of sunshine in the cold winter.
Li Ming slowly rose to his feet, like the rising sun.
As soon as he moved, everything in heaven and earth seemed to come alive.
Even the mountains and valleys for thousands of miles seemed to hum and tremble.
If someone looks up at the sky, they will see a huge black and white vortex appearing in the air.
The unity of heaven and man allows one to harness the power of heaven and earth.
As for Li Ming, he has comprehended the Dao of Yin and Yang and the Maha Boundless Power. In addition, with his physical strength, he can control even more things!
His extremely powerful physique was now fully displayed, allowing him to move slowly within the space sealed by endless sword intent.
Dugu Yijian spent twenty years comprehending the Dao, mastering all kinds of sword techniques, and finally mastering this ultimate sword.
Even he couldn't easily withstand the power of that sword strike.
Rumble!
Unbeknownst to him, his blood vessels were activated, and boundless energy surged into his limbs and bones.
The surging energy transformed into a hundred dragons and elephants roaring in unison.
When it clashed with the sword intent that had been condensed to its extreme, countless sparks flew everywhere.
It emitted a sound that shook the heavens and the earth.
Whew~
Li Mingyao saw the earth-shattering sword strike coming towards him. Perhaps it was intentional on Dugu Yijian's part and not aimed at him, but he still raised his arm, and the Chaos Sword appeared in his hand without him even noticing.
"Having survived the great tribulation between heaven and man, I have also gained some insights!"
"Please take a look, fellow Daoist!"
In an instant, his aura became even more restrained, and his every move was in harmony with heaven and earth, as if he had merged with all living beings, but he was above them all.
This is the beginning, also known as the origin.
At this point, the mind and spirit are united with the physical body, and the myriad paths of heaven and earth are united with the martial will. The two are superimposed and complement each other, and their power is not simply an addition.
Li Ming's attack generated countless variations, yet remained unified, transforming into the first sword technique he had comprehended, which he unleashed:
The universe is boundless.
This sword strike is a sword that transcends heaven and earth.
Although the Xuanhuang Weiwo Sword is powerful, it is ultimately someone else's swordsmanship.
The power he unleashed was mostly less than that of this one sword strike.
When this move is executed, black and white colors emerge between heaven and earth, and the five elements and five colors flow together.
If someone were to look down upon this land from the heights of the heavens, they would see the evolution of a sword realm, and the birth of a black and white Tai Chi diagram containing boundless Dao essence!
Even without Li Ming saying it aloud, Dugu Yijian had already grasped the underlying principle of this move at that moment.
The unity of the five elements, the unity of spirit and flesh, the transformation of yin and yang, the cycle of life and death—such a realm was something he had never heard of before.
Especially Li Ming's physical body, which was able to break free from the sword intent's restraints, is beyond imagination.
Rumble!
The omnipresent clash of sword intents produced the resounding clang of metal striking metal.
The moment the two collided, the shockwave rose hundreds of feet high, like a mushroom cloud exploding in the sky.
The scene was magnificent and could be seen from dozens of miles away.
Under this terrifying pressure, the void suddenly shattered!
In an instant, the two clashed at an extreme speed, exchanging blows countless times!
And in the midst of this collision, the divine gate between heaven and earth opened wide.
In the void, purple mist filled the sky.
Auspicious omens descended upon the world.
If it were in a more primitive world...
This is a scene of ascension and breaking through boundaries.
That concludes the discussion.
Dugu Yijian has stepped into the first level of the Heaven and Earth Realm.
The title "Martial God" is not actually a realm, but a title, representing a higher level.
Humans are called Gods of War, demons can be called Great Sages, monsters are called Kings, dragons are called Dragon Lords, and so on...
"Martial God, accomplished!"
Dugu Yijian felt his blood and qi surging and vibrating within his body. A powerful force of rules emerged from his inner world, merging with the rules of the outside world and giving him immense power.
Upon entering the realm of heaven and earth, I am heaven and earth, and heaven and earth are me.
Instantly, a powerful aura swept across the heavens and earth, soaring straight to the ninth heaven, its terrifying power directly overwhelming the surrounding void.
The aftershocks of the sword energy were instantly extinguished with a casual flick of his wrist.
Whew~~~
"Is this... over?"
"Has something happened?"
"No, I didn't see anything..."
Even at this point, many people had not yet recovered from the terrifying swordsmanship of Dugu Yijian, while those with slightly higher cultivation levels saw that the storm had already passed.
It seems like nothing happened.
They all looked completely bewildered.
Those who actually witnessed the fight between the two were also stunned into silence.
After all, none of the people present had ever witnessed a life-or-death battle between martial gods.
The power that the two finally displayed had already surpassed the limits of the mortal realm; it was likely that only a martial god-level expert could surpass such power when making a serious move.
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