Chapter 244: Magic and Sword

Tianshu Thunder is one of the thirty-six righteous methods of the Thunder Department.

This Tianshu Thunder Demon-Subduing Golden Whip is just a replica, but it is a magical weapon with three hundred and sixty levels of restrictions.

A magical instrument with a restriction of 108 levels is considered a top-grade one, and a magical instrument with a restriction of 360 levels is considered a magic weapon.

The so-called restrictions are actually the changes in magic power composed of thousands of runes.

According to Gao Xian's understanding, if the magic weapon is regarded as an electronic weapon, the restriction can be easily understood.

The various materials used to make magic tools are the hardware, while restrictions are the software that controls the magic tools.

The more powerful the software is, the better the hardware performance can be brought into play.

A magic weapon with three hundred and sixty restrictions is equivalent to unlocking all hardware performance.

A spiritual weapon is equivalent to having artificial intelligence built into a magical weapon.

A divine weapon, artificial intelligence plus supercomputing plus the spiritual wisdom unique to living beings, has the power to reach the top level of the same level.

This was Gao Xian's only understanding, and he also understood that the actual situation was more complicated.

Just like the same magic weapon, its power is completely different in the hands of different people.

Yun Qiu Shui and Gao Xian said that Zhang Zhengxin had a Tianshu Thunderous Demon-Subduing Golden Whip in his hand, which was extremely powerful and was the most precious treasure of the Xuanzhen Sect.

It was obvious that Zhang Zhengxin came from an extraordinary background. The sect supported him with all its strength and even gave him the sect's magical treasures to use.

Gao Xian sighed inwardly. He had been around for so long and killed so many foundation-building cultivators, but he didn't have a single magic weapon.

That's not right, the Green Lotus Sword and Green Lotus Robe were both of high quality. It's just that the restrictions inside were so deep that he couldn't tell what level they were.

On the surface, the Green Lotus Sword and the Green Lotus Robe are far inferior to the Tianshu Thunderous Golden Whip.

Zhang Zhengxin held the magic weapon in his hand without making any movement. He just used his spiritual consciousness to resonate with the golden whip, which caused the invisible force of thunder to vibrate violently.

There was a faint flash of lightning flowing around him, and his aura became stronger, just like a celestial monarch who wielded the might of thunder.

Gao Xian was six feet away from Zhang Zhengxin, and he could already sense the invisible thunder power in the air like thousands of invisible long snakes, circling and twisting around him, as if they were about to swallow him up at any time.

Such an opponent even aroused Gao Xian's interest a little.

He really wanted to try the Shadowless Robe, he really wanted to try the Qingfeng Sword Technique, he really wanted to try the Vajra, and he really wanted to try the Thunder and Lightning Technique.

Thunder magic is the best among all magics, and it controls yin and yang in the center of heaven and earth. Among the same level, thunder magic is always the most powerful magic.

However, thunder magic is difficult to practice. Only Taoist sects like Xuanzhen Sect, which have the support of Taoist ancestors and practitioners who observe the precepts and laws, can practice thunder magic.

If it were an ordinary cultivator, the difficulty of practicing thunder magic would increase many times.

Zhang Zhengxin's thunder technique seemed quite advanced, at least it was very good at the foundation-building level, and he was a very suitable opponent.

Unfortunately, this is a sword-fighting arena, and there are too many spectators. The lightning and lightning method, the vajra, and the shadowless robe are all his secret skills, and he doesn't want others to see them.

So, as long as we can win, that's fine.

In a real battle, fancy things will never be able to defeat simplicity and strength.

Gao Xian activated the Fiery Sun Bomb while thinking about it.

At the same time, Zhang Zhengxin's Tianshu Thunder Demon-Subduing Golden Whip also fell down.

The three-foot-long golden whip was emitting thousands of blue and white lightning flashes. As the golden whip was swung forward, the invisible power of thunder in the air was fully manifested.

Thousands of electric snakes gathered together and transformed into a ferocious lightning dragon that pounced straight at Gao Xian.

Just as the Thunder Dragon pounced down, several points of red light exploded simultaneously in front of the Thunder Dragon.

Under the impact of thousands of flames, the thunder dragon that gathered thousands of lightning bolts also spread out, and the lightning bolts dispersed and turned into a thunder net that swept in all directions.

Dense red light shot out, and flames erupted again.

The strongest lightning was engulfed by the blazing flames before it could fully explode.

The sword arena was immediately covered in flames, and the flames seemed to have set the night sky ablaze...

Everyone watching the battle knew that Gao Xian's flaming bombs were powerful, but they still couldn't help but be stunned. The chain of flaming bombs actually directly destroyed the Thunder Dragon.

Qigong practitioners cannot see the details of the battle of spells, they can only see flames rising into the sky.

They all felt that Gao Xian had the absolute upper hand.

The foundation-building monks could see more. Gao Xian did have the upper hand, but he had to fire dozens of flaming bombs before he could break the attack of Tianshu's Thunderous Demon-Subduing Golden Whip.

From this perspective, Zhang Zhengxin, who controls the golden whip to subdue demons, has a great advantage.

The third-level magic weapon was indeed useful. Moreover, it was a magic weapon that could control thunder magic, which was no worse than a spiritual weapon.

Many foundation-building monks were quite envious of this. Xuanzhen Sect was indeed a Taoist sect with rich financial resources.

Several foundation-building monks who were expected to win the championship all had complicated expressions. They were all afraid of Gao Xian and hoped that Zhang Zhengxin would win.

However, they didn't want Zhang Zhengxin to be too strong. The ideal outcome would be that both sides would suffer losses, and Zhang Zhengxin would win a narrow victory.

Li Feihuang is different from the other geniuses. She actually hopes Gao Xian can win.

Zhang Zhengxin's thunder magic is too restraining for her, and the Demon-Subduing Golden Whip is also very powerful. I'm afraid the Red Phoenix Sky Wing Sword will not be able to gain any advantage.

If she could face Gao Xian, she could restrain his fire spells, and the Scarlet Phoenix Sky Wing Sword could restrain his swordsmanship, so her chances of winning were extremely high.

On the other hand, defeating Gao Xian in public on the sword-fighting arena would also wash away the shame of her crushing defeat last year.

Just looking at Gao Xian's appearance, I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to win...

Several Jindan Zhenren had roughly the same opinion, and they all thought that Gao Xian was going to lose.

The main reason was that Zhang Zhengxin's demon-slaying golden whip was too powerful, and he had a great advantage. Thunder magic was the best among all magics, and even if it could not restrain the flaming bomb, it could at least suppress it.

With these two advantages, if Gao Xian didn't have any special magical powers or secret skills, he would have almost no chance of winning.

Shui Yuying also felt that Gao Xian was going to lose, but when she glanced at the calm Yun Qiu Shui, she felt something was wrong.

Yun Qiushui was a man of unbridled indulgence, and his emotions were clearly expressed. If Gao Xian was going to lose, he would never be so calm.

It seems that Gao Xian still has some tricks that are useless! No matter what the spectators think or see, it has no effect on the two sides fighting on the sword arena.

Zhang Zhengxin held the Tianshu Thunder Demon-Subduing Golden Whip in his hand. This magic weapon emitted layers of lightning that could naturally protect his body.

Combined with the protective lightning of the Purple Sky robe and his Purple Sky Thunder Qi, the triple protection completely blocked the impact of the flames and the high temperature.

Although the Xuanzhen Sect is not large, it produced a Yuanying Zhenjun thousands of years ago and left behind some assets.

The main thing is that the secret practice methods, magic tools and robes are extremely well matched, making them very easy to control.

It is in these subtle details that the heritage of a sect can be truly reflected.

Zhang Zhengxin blocked dozens of flaming bombs and felt relieved. The demon-subduing golden whip was more powerful than he expected.

He once again swung the golden whip to subdue demons. Thunder roared and hundreds of lightning bolts flashed and swept away the flames that were sweeping in all directions.

Thunder magic cannot extinguish the flames, but it is more powerful and can completely control the surrounding spiritual energy, thereby destroying the subsequent burning changes of the Fiery Sun Bomb.

In Gao Xian's opinion, Zhang Zhengxin was still having a hard time controlling the Golden Whip, at least he couldn't turn it as he wished.

This time, with a round of black ice arrows, there is a 70 to 80 percent chance of defeating the opponent.

The Fiery Sun Bullet was violent and fiery, but the Mysterious Ice Arrow was solid and cold, with stronger penetrating power and faster speed. If Zhang Zhengxin made a mistake, he would be pierced through by the Mysterious Ice Arrow.

Gao Xian thought about it and felt that it was unnecessary. He only had a few spells. He did not use the ice arrow spell last time on Feixiantai, so there was no need to use the black ice arrow in public now.

Little Zhang Zhengxin, there’s no need to go through so much trouble.

The scorching sun bomb unleashed by the thirty-six layers of ice and fire is enough to teach him a lesson.

Gao Xian's mind moved, and he fired another thirty-six Fiery Sun Bombs.

No matter what kind of thunder magic or third-level magic weapon it is, if thirty-six flame bombs can’t solve it, use seventy-two. If that doesn’t work, use two more rounds.

The power of one flame bomb is comparable to that of a 155mm howitzer, and thirty-six flame bombs are equivalent to a salvo from an artillery regiment.

It is conceivable what kind of firepower this is! Zhang Zhengxin was not surprised to see the dense flame bombs. Just now, Gao Xian relied on a series of dense flame bombs to blast Lu Shidao away.

How many times can he use such a large number of dense flame bombs! Zhang Zhengxin used his magic power to drive the demon-subduing golden whip, and thousands of blue and white lightning burst out again, blasting all the dense flame bombs.

As the fire and lightning intertwined, the golden demon-subduing whip in Zhang Zhengxin's hand vibrated, and the thunder caused by the magic weapon swept across the sword-fighting arena again, suppressing the flames released by the flame bomb again.

The many cultivators who saw this scene gained more confidence in Zhang Zhengxin.

Gao Xian no longer had his flame bombs, so what else could he do? To everyone's surprise, Gao Xian exhaled lightly, pointed his finger, and a little bit of red light poured down towards Zhang Zhengxin like rain.

Zhang Zhengxin's scalp went numb, and the pride he had just felt turned into fear and confusion. Where did this kid get such strong magic power? Where did he get such a powerful spiritual consciousness?

The seventy-two Fiery Sun Bombs didn't care what Zhang Zhengxin was thinking. A little bit of red light exploded and completely submerged Zhang Zhengxin.

Many people in the audience were cheering for Zhang Zhengxin. It wasn't that they worshipped Zhang Zhengxin, but they just placed a lot of spirit stones on him.

Seeing the flames raging like a sea on the sword-fighting arena, devouring everything unreasonably, many cheering people were horrified and speechless.

The expressions of several Jindan masters became more serious. Gao Xianzhen had mastered the flaming bomb to perfection and also had a special secret technique to recover his mana.

When the two are combined, several Jindan Zhenren found it a bit tricky, not to mention these foundation-building cultivators.

This Dharma Assembly originally gathered many geniuses. No one could have imagined that Gao Xian could sweep all the heroes in the four directions with just a low-level spell, and no one could defeat him! Gao Xian activated the rejuvenation spell, and once again used his magic power to activate another scorching sun bullet.

This Fiery Sun Bomb is a combination of nine ordinary Fiery Sun Bombs, and its power has been greatly enhanced.

The more fused Sun Bombs, the greater the power. However, this fusion requires a process, so the speed of activation is slow.

Too much magic power would also alert the enemy. Gao Xian used this method because he saw that Zhang Zhengxin was unable to dodge.

Zhang Zhengxin, who was struggling to hold on by mobilizing the Purple Sky Thunder Qi, had all his defenses shattered by the Fiery Sun Bomb, which had the power of nine concentrated rounds.

At the critical moment, he held the demon-subduing golden whip horizontally to barely protect his body, and retreated from the sword-testing platform in the surging flames.

Zhang Zhengxin was burned to ashes, most of his hair was burnt off, and most of his Zixiao robe was also burnt off. He staggered in the air and almost fell down.

This caused the many cultivators watching the battle below to exclaim in surprise, and they all scattered and retreated.

The sound of a jade chime rang out, "Gao Xian, Sheng."

On the sword-discussing stage, Gao Xian bowed to Lu Jingxu, then to Zhang Zhengxin, "Thank you."

Zhang Zhengxin didn't return the greeting nor say anything. He silently used his magic power to fly out.

Since we have lost this battle, staying here will only make people laugh at us and ridicule us, so we might as well just leave.

Many of the cultivators watching the battle cursed, "You useless piece of shit! You've already lost!"

"What the hell is this Eight Wind Spirit Body? It's just bullshit..."

"Damn it, I'm screwed!"

There are also many practitioners who admire Gao Xian very much. They think that Gao Xian has pointed out a great path for cultivation.

A thousand methods are not as good as one method! It is also said that one trick can conquer the world.

If you practice a magic to the extreme, you will be very powerful. Everyone knows this truth, but no one cares.

Gao Xian used battle to demonstrate this truth clearly; no fancy spells or magical weapons could stop his flaming bombs.

Low-level practitioners cannot learn many spells to begin with, and they all feel that Gao Xian's path is perfect for them.

Please...collect 6...9...books...!

Many people were discussing, "I will practice Flame Bombs when I get back!"

"What's so difficult about flaming bombs? I can practice them too..."

Of course, many foundation-building monks could hear these discussions, and they all thought these words were ridiculous.

Gao Xian can release the flaming bomb without any seal or chanting any mantra. It can be released instantly and in a chain.

Even a Jindan Zhenren may not be able to do this. For a group of Qigong practitioners to want to be like Gao Xian is just a daydream.

After this battle, everyone else lost their spirit. All the foundation-building monks who participated in the battle had their confidence crushed by Gao Xian's flaming bombs.

In the eighth round, Li Feihuang defeated Yin Lihua, and Gao Xian faced Luo Xiujun.

Luo Xiujun immediately cast the Ice Sword Formation, a complex spell formed by condensing ice swords with ice magic, in an attempt to contain Gao Xian's flame bomb.

As a result, just one round of seventy-two Fiery Sun Bullets was enough to send Luo Xiujun out of the sword-fighting arena.

In the ninth round, Gao Xian faced Li Feihuang.

This is also the final battle. Whoever wins will be the champion of this year's Qingyun Dharma Assembly.

After a year, Li Feihuang faced Gao Xian again, and she had mixed feelings. She was confident that she could completely control Gao Xian and win this battle.

But after seeing the power of the flame bomb, she was no longer so confident.

Li Feihuang held the Scarlet Phoenix Sky Wing Sword in his hand, feeling the spirituality inherent in the sword. The communication between man and sword naturally triggered a resonance of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Her emotions quickly stabilized. With this magical sword in hand, there was no reason for her to lose.

Li Feihuang said to Gao Xian coldly: "My Scarlet Phoenix Sky Wing Sword is specially designed to counter your fire and sword skills. You have no chance at all. Just admit defeat."

"Friend Li, we meet again."

Gao Xian said softly, "I accidentally hurt you last time, and I've been feeling uneasy ever since. Has the wound on your neck healed?"

There was an uproar below the sword-fighting arena. These two people actually knew each other. From the sound of their voices, Gao Xian even injured Li Feihuang.

Yun Qiushui on the south stand burst out laughing. Gao Xian was being rather harsh...

Li Feihuang was furious that Gao Xian insisted on exposing her scars in front of so many people.

She originally wanted to provoke Gao Xian with words, but she couldn't stand Gao Xian's provocation.

"Look at the sword!"

Li Feihuang drew out the Scarlet Phoenix Sky Wing Sword, and the scarlet sword light transformed into a pair of huge wings of light. There was even a faint sound of a phoenix echoing between heaven and earth.

Shui Yuying's eyes lit up in the stands. Li Feihuang could actually communicate with the spiritual sword, and the Red Phoenix Sky Wing Sword was specifically designed to counter fire magic. In this battle, Li Feihuang really had a chance of winning!

Lu Jingxu and Li Ye also nodded secretly. This kind of fire magic sword is enough to fight against Gao Xian.

Around Yun Qiu Shui, a man and a woman appeared without anyone noticing.

The man had a handsome appearance and a serious look in his eyes. His aqua blue robe seemed to hide countless waves. The blue waves were constantly rising and falling, which was quite magical.

The woman's eyes were crystal clear and cold, and she was wearing a green dress.

These two people are Yun Changfeng and Yun Qingxuan.

The Qian Department is the leader of the eight departments, and its status in the sect is only second to the sect master Yun Zaitian. The Qingyun Dharma Assembly is so important, Yun Changfeng must come to see it.

The Qingyun Dharma Assembly was organized by the Water Department. As the head of the Water Department, Yun Qingxuan had to come and take a look at the Dharma Assembly at its last minute.

Yun Changfeng smiled at Yun Qingxuan and Yun Qiushui and said, "Your friend is not in a good condition..."

He had not been optimistic about Gao Xian before, and he was actually quite surprised to see Gao Xian make it to the final battle with just a flame bomb.

Yun Qiushui's handsome face showed a hint of nervousness, and he did not respond to his father's words. Li Feihuang could actually make the sword spirit transform, which was far beyond his expectations.

In fact, Li Feihuang is not proficient in swordsmanship. The sword spirit's transformation is all due to the power of the sword itself, and her control is very rough.

However, the power of this third-tier sword is completely overwhelming that of the foundation-building level, and there is no need for any sophisticated control.

He felt that with his great abilities, he could still fight with Li Feihuang, but the outcome was hard to say.

Yun Qingxuan looked indifferent. She was very different from her brother. Although she admired Gao Xian, she was not nervous about him.

Victory is always the best way to demonstrate talent and genius.

If Gao Xian wants to become a true disciple and prove himself, he must win. The stronger the opponent, the more brilliant the victory.

If Gao Xian loses, it only means that he is not strong enough, and his talent and ability are not that high, that's all.

Yun Qingxuan certainly hopes that Gao Xian will win, but she will not make excuses for Gao Xian's failure.

Failure is still failure no matter how good the reason is.

Yun Changfeng smiled complacently. He had said that Gao Xian would have a hard time winning the championship, and was almost slapped in the face by Gao Xian. Fortunately, this Li Feihuang was not bad...

Several Jindan were ready to watch a big battle, but they saw a faint white-gold halo flashing behind Gao Xian, and Gao Xian rushed into the scarlet fire-wing sword light in an instant.

Li Feihuang also realized that something was wrong, but Gao Xian was too fast. She could only use all her strength to activate the Red Phoenix Sky Wing Sword, but had no time to make subtle adjustments.

A pair of huge red flaming wings crossed and slashed towards Gao Xian. A touch of green sword light flickered, and a gap was swept open on the huge flaming wings.

The next moment, the green sword light split into thousands of sword lights like rain, pointing directly at Li Feihuang.

Li Feihuang was shocked and angry. It was the same move again. Without hesitation, she once again used all her strength to activate the Scarlet Phoenix Sky Wing Sword, and the blazing sword intent suddenly erupted with her as the center.

At this moment, the thousands of sword lights suddenly converged, and Gao Xian and his sword seemed to disappear in an instant.

This move of sword technique, as dense as rain, transformed the tangible into the intangible, and Zheng Gaoxian comprehended the meaning of the sword and mastered the wonderful sword technique.

As his spiritual awareness improved, his control over the Green Lotus Sword also improved. Although Li Feihuang's sword spirit was strong, he could see the weak points in the sword's light.

The subtle transformation between the tangible and intangible things of the spring breeze allowed Gao Xian to break through the weakest point of the transformed sword spirit.

Driven by the Qiankun Wheel, the speed of four hundred feet per breath is extremely terrifying.

By the time Li Feihuang realized something was wrong, Gao Xian had already flown past her on his sword. The Green Lotus Sword in his hand broke through the sword light of the Red Phoenix Sky Wing Sword, leaving a bright red spot on her forehead! Li Feihuang tried to activate the sword spirit again, but it was too late.

The changes happened in a flash, and because the sword spirit was obscured by its shape-shifting form, the foundation-building cultivator could hardly sense these rapid and subtle changes.

When Yun Changfeng saw this scene, the smile on his face immediately disappeared.

Yun Qiushui's eyes sparkled with excitement. Yun Qingxuan looked calm, showing no joy or anger. But she was actually a little confused. Gao Xian was extremely talented in magic, so how could his swordsmanship be so exquisite...

Lu Jingxu, who was in charge of the battle, noticed something was wrong. His eyes fixed and he quickly flicked the jade chime with his fingers.

As the jade chime rang out, the Scarlet Phoenix Sky Wing Sword emitted sword intent and soared into the sky. More than ten feet above, a flaming phoenix appeared, flapping its wings and ready to fly.

Its posture is agile and its power is majestic.

Everyone watching the fight below the stage was shocked when they saw this. It was incredible that Li Feihuang, at such a young age, could make the sword spirit transform.

"Gao Xian is sure to lose this time!"

"You want to win the championship with a flaming bomb? You're dreaming."

"I knew Li Feihuang was capable. It was not in vain that I bet a hundred spirit stones on her..."

The group of foundation-building monks also changed color, the sword spirit's transformation was too powerful.

Wei Shuangshuang on the east stand sighed, "Fellow Daoist Gao has bad luck..."

Wei Cheng and Yuan Lin both nodded. The Scarlet Phoenix Sky Wing Sword could restrain fire spells, forcing Gao Xian to fight in close combat.

As a result, another sword spirit took shape, which meant that Li Feihuang could fully unleash the power of the Scarlet Phoenix Sky Wing Sword. Gao Xian had no chance of success when he approached.

Yin Lihua, who was always cold, was also surprised. Gao Xian actually lost! But when she saw Shui Yuying's ugly face, it seemed that the situation was not what she thought...

Lu Jingxu's soft and calm voice echoed around the sword arena: "Gao Xian, Sheng."

The many cultivators who were discussing were suddenly stunned. How could Gao Xian win? The sword spirit that had transformed slowly dissipated, and Li Feihuang, holding the Scarlet Phoenix Sky Wing Sword, stared at Gao Xian.

Gao Xian smiled and bowed: "Fellow Daoist, I appreciate your kindness."

He said apologetically, "I accidentally hurt you again, you won't blame me, I hope."

Li Feihuang was so angry that she almost cried. Was this guy talking like a human being? What made her even sadder was that she lost in the same way last time, and this time she lost with the same sword move.

She fell into the same pit twice, wasn't she too stupid! Li Feihuang held the Scarlet Phoenix Sky Wing Sword tightly, letting a drop of blood on her brow roll down her nose to her eye socket, and then drip down her cheek like a tear...

Lu Jingxu flew to the sword-discussing stage. He glanced at Li Feihuang and felt a little sorry for the woman.

The Fire Phoenix Spirit encountered a spirit sword that was compatible with it, and was able to allow the sword spirit to transform. What luck this was.

Even when he met Gao Xian, he couldn't catch any sword.

No wonder Yun Qiu Shui thinks so highly of Gao Xian, he is truly a capable man!

Fortunately, Gao Xian was kind enough, otherwise this sword would have taken Li Feihuang's life.

Lu Jingxu smiled at Gao Xian in a friendly manner, then turned to the cultivators from all directions and said loudly, "In this Dharma Assembly, Gao Xian won consecutive battles and became the leader of the Dharma Assembly..."

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