Chapter 871: 426: Lu Yun's Choice
Chapter 871: Chapter 426: Lu Yun’s Choice
Within the walls of Wencheng City.
Ren Shu’an wore a black long robe, holding a black long sword in his hand.
He had taken a liking to the color black without anyone knowing when, and on this pitch-dark night, his entire figure seemed to be enveloped by the night, exuding an isolated and chilling coldness.
The black long sword bore bloodstains, although not unusual in this chaotic city, it did not seem that ordinary either.
With a single step, a black sword radiance fierce as the abyss descended, instantly engulfing a Purple Cloud Sect cultivator.
For a Unity Realm First Level to be slain by a Heavenly Human Realm cultivator was somewhat acceptable, but if it happened to someone who usually appeared very ordinary, then it was unimaginable.
Yet now, Ren Shu’an was in the Heavenly Human Realm, and moreover, he only showcased the strength of the Tenth Level Heavenly Human Realm so far, without employing his full power to instantly kill a Unity Realm First Level.
This victory would stir huge waves in the hearts of those who knew him well, if they were to learn about it.
Because who would have thought that the once unremarkable person could have such an explosive increase in strength?
Of course, the main reason was that many people were preoccupied with those at the forefront; within the battle range of the early Heavenly Human Realm and Unity Realm, most people’s attention was captured by the battles between those at the True Spirit Realm and the peak of Unity Realm.
This was precisely why Ren Shu’an chose to reveal a bit of his strength.
“With my innate talent, reaching the Tenth Level Heavenly Human Realm is the limit, advancing to the Eleventh Level is very, very difficult.”
“However…”
Ren Shu’an’s lips curved into a slight smile, for now, reaching the Twelfth Level Heavenly Human Realm seemed imminent to him.
Just then, the sky suddenly saw a Long Blade descending; in a blink, it transformed into a hundred-zhang limit, and a terrifying Blade Aura spread across the sky, cutting through the darkness and coming straight toward him.
Under that slash, it was as if heaven and earth were splitting apart, the surrounding darkness roiling turbulently like clouds and mist, with an extremely powerful force descending towards him.
Seeing the Blade Aura falling from the sky, Ren Shu’an furrowed his brows, his expression turning very grim: “Unity Realm Third Level!”
With the strength he had currently shown, he could slay a Unity Realm Second Level, but facing the stronger Unity Realm Third Level would be difficult.
While he pondered, his body had already made a move, drawing an arc with the black long sword in front of him, which quickly expanded to block the descending Blade Aura.
Boom! The Blade Aura fell, the sword Qi arc shattered, rending a hundred-zhang wasteland on the spot.
However, Ren Shu’an had already reappeared in another direction, looking at the yellow-clad middle-aged person in the distance, his mind racing.
“Killing a Unity Realm Third Level should help me take another step forward, but it comes with a risk of exposure.”
“But, risk and reward are proportional.”
In the midst of his thoughts, killing intent surged within Ren Shu’an.
The next moment, he had already stepped forward, slashing horizontally with his long sword, black Saber Aura affixed to the sword, cutting through the void like a black line.
There was hardly half a word of nonsense before he suddenly made his move.
The yellow-clad middle-aged man hadn’t expected his opponent to not only safely intercept his move but also counterattack so decisively.
But after all, as a Purple Cloud Sect Protecting the cultivation and a Unity Realm Third Level expert, he wasn’t caught off guard. When the black long sword passed by, he struck out with his own blade.
Boom!!
A Thunder Knife Aura, like falling stars, erupted, spreading a terrifying and overwhelming force.
Ren Shu’an took a light step back, easily defusing the rebounding force.
At that moment, the prevailing yellow-clad middle-aged person burst into action, the vast World Power exploded, and the Thunder Knife spanned the sky in a crashing descent.
Such immense strength was truly worthy of the Unity Realm Third Level, even brushing the peak.
Yet under such a powerful attack, Ren Shu’an was not afraid. Instead, a bright light flashed in his eyes.
Immediately after, a burst of cold light shot out in an instant, clashing with the Thunder Knife Aura.
The Thunder Knife Aura shattered, and Ren Shu’an stepped into the void, gripping the long sword as he moved to kill the yellow-clad middle-aged man.
Such speed and the power accumulated on the black long sword exceeded all previous limits.
“Heavenly Human Realm Eleventh Level?!!” The yellow-clad middle-aged man was suddenly shocked.
However, after practicing cultivation for hundreds of years and experiencing many battles, he quickly recovered from his surprise and blocked Ren Shu’an’s attack with his blade.
Although the Eleventh Level of the Heavenly Human Realm was somewhat surprising, with his strength, it was not very difficult to block.
But at the crucial moment, his body paused uncontrollably for a fraction of a second.
And in that half-instant, the black Sword Light quickly expanded, filling his pupils.
“Impossible…”
In midair, dazzling Sword Light traced a path, and a life of reluctance faded away.
Boom!!
At the moment the terrifying disturbance erupted, other disciples of the Purple Cloud Sect began to react.
Everything had happened too fast, like lightning striking flint.
By the time they fully realized what had happened, the Unity Realm Third Level Protecting the cultivation had already fallen, along with a black figure and an incredibly swift Sword Light.
After reaping a Unity Realm and a dozen or so Heavenly Human Realm cultivators, the rhombus mark on Ren Shu’an’s forehead became even more bewitching, and his aura grew even stronger.
At this moment, he felt an unprecedented well-being in his state of being, and he was getting closer and closer to breaking through that limit.
He couldn’t help but take a deep breath, involuntarily casting his gaze towards the distant Purple Cloud Sect cultivators.
Even his look towards the two other Green Fire Palace Disciples shimmered with an almost imperceptible glint of greed.