As the melee intensified, Yang Nianzhen, who had been contemplating the sword intent with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them. Those eyes were as deep as the abyss. In an instant, two cold rays of light split the air like lightning, as if ripping a hole through the chaotic battlefield. An invisible murderous intent, centered around him, spread out like a surging tide, causing even the breath to stop, as if trapped in an icy cellar.
Yang Nianzhen's gaze, as if tangible, locked onto Yu Kai, as if he could see through his very soul. He slowly raised his right hand, and a low, humming sound echoed through the air, like the furious growl of an ancient beast awakening from its slumber. The next moment, a long halberd, radiating a chilling cold light, materialized from thin air in his palm. Strange runes swirled across its shaft, as if speaking an ancient language of slaughter. The halberd seemed to hold the power to annihilate the universe. The surrounding space rippled strangely, like the surface of water. Tiny cracks in space loomed, seemingly poised to devour everything at any moment.
Yang Nianzhen advanced towards Yu Kai, each step a force that shook the very void. The surrounding cultivators instantly felt an invisible yet overwhelming pressure, like a towering mountain bearing down upon them. Their breath was nearly suffocated, their chests clenched with unbearable tightness, as if an invisible hand were gripping their throats. They could clearly sense the terrifying murderous intent emanating from Yang Nianzhen. In terror, they scattered like birds and beasts, clearing a path for him. They didn't know who had angered this powerful being, but the intensity of his killing intent was enough to chill them to the bone.
Yu Kai keenly sensed Yang Nianzhen's tangible murderous intent, and his heart trembled, knowing that all this was directed at him. He did not dare to slack off, and instantly performed the first move of the Moon Spirit Sword - Golden Wind Slash. In an instant, a huge sword shadow wrapped in a sharp wind roared out, like a golden crescent moon. Above the sword shadow, it seemed as if countless whistling wind blades were condensed, making a sharp hissing sound. The sword shadow slashed towards the second elder's arm with the force of splitting the world. With a shrill scream, the second elder's arm was severed at the root, and blood spurted out from the broken end like a fountain, forming a bloody rain in the air and falling to the ground. The second elder's face was full of pain, his facial features were distorted, and he let out a desolate roar. His steps staggered, and he retreated hurriedly like a candle in the wind, still cursing: "You kid, how dare you hurt me!"
Yu Kai succeeded in one strike, and without any pause, he immediately performed the second move of the Moon Spirit Sword - Secret Spirit Split. With the blessing of mysterious spiritual power, the long sword in his hand shone brightly, like a mysterious lightning. Mysterious runes surrounded the sword body, and as the runes flashed, they released a mysterious and powerful force. The long sword went straight to meet the long sword stabbed by the third elder. There was a loud "clang" sound, and this loud sound seemed to shatter a person's soul. The long sword in the hand of the third elder was shaken away, and a strong recoil force was transmitted to his arm along the sword body, and his whole arm was numb in an instant. The whole person was like a kite with a broken string. Under the impact of the powerful force, he flew backwards like a meteor. The third elder's face was full of horror, and he shouted: "How can this kid be so powerful!"
At the same time, the Fifth Elder seized the opportunity and launched a fatal blow from the side. His sword gleamed with a cold light, like a venomous snake lurking in the darkness, as it silently stabbed toward Yu Kai's throat. Yu Kai reacted with incredible speed, his figure flashing like a ghost, leaving a trail of shadows in its wake. The Fifth Elder thrust his sword into the air, but before he could react, Yu Kai unleashed the third move of the Moon Spirit Sword—the Annihilation of Space and Time. A surge of sword energy surged out like a surging tide, seemingly warping space and time. The surrounding space instantly blurred, as if time itself had stopped. Not only did he successfully block the Fourth Elder's attack, but he also sent him flying. Like a fallen leaf, the Fourth Elder tumbled through the air several times before slamming heavily into the lake, sending a splash dozens of meters high. The Fourth Elder struggled to his feet, blood streaming from the corner of his mouth, a look of resentment in his eyes. However, Yu Kai was not able to escape unscathed. The sword energy of the Fifth Elder grazed his chest, leaving a shocking wound. Blood quickly stained his clothes and spread across them like a strange blood flower.
Yu Kai pondered, "Although the sword energy of the Star Pattern Ancient Palace is powerful, the chaos and turbulence of the sword energy at this moment may be my best opportunity to enter. If the mysterious spiritual power can protect me, perhaps I can gain something." Taking advantage of this chaotic moment, he seized the moment when the sword energy of the Star Pattern Ancient Palace was turbulent and quickly mobilized the mysterious spiritual power, wrapping himself tightly. Like a flash of black lightning, he shuttled through the chaotic battlefield. Everyone watched this scene with disbelief. In their view, Yu Kai's move was undoubtedly a dead end. After all, even a high-level Venerable would find it difficult to withstand the sword energy of the Star Pattern Ancient Palace. Was Yu Kai unaware of its power? Or did he have some special secret method?
"Yu Kai!" Liu Ling stood in the distance, her face filled with anxiety and her voice tinged with tears. She tried to rush forward, but Li Hualing held her tightly, preventing her from moving. Tears welled in her eyes, and her hair fluttered wildly in the wind, as if expressing her anxiety.
Seeing Yu Kai rushing towards the Star Pattern Ancient Palace, Yang Nianzhen also put away his fierce power, suspended in the void, and stared at Yu Kai with everyone else, wanting to see how he would be killed by the terrifying sword intent and turned into dust.
Under the gaze of the crowd, Yu Kai stepped onto the high platform of the Star Pattern Ancient Temple. The platform was constructed of a strange black rock, its surface covered in ancient patterns that seemed to tell of the vicissitudes of time. The immensely powerful and formidable sword energy flowed past him like a stream, without striking him. Yu Kai breathed a sigh of relief. "Sure enough, this mysterious spiritual power works!" With a burst of joy, he exerted force with his feet and sprinted up the steps like a cheetah. Soon, he arrived at the massive ancient temple's main entrance. Composed of two massive bronze doors, carved with various mythical beasts, they seemed to guard this mysterious hall. Just as he was about to push, the tightly closed doors suddenly shook violently. A puff of dust fell, slowly revealing a gap barely wide enough for one person to pass through. Without hesitation, Yu Kai flashed and rushed in. The palace door slowly closed behind him, leaving everyone staring at the tightly closed door in astonishment, wondering whether Yu Kai's journey would be a blessing or a curse, and what he would encounter in this mysterious ancient Star Pattern Palace...
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