My Longevity Simulation Chapter 1084: The Sword of Life Prevails
Previously on My Longevity Simulation...
"Who could that be? Only at the Golden Core stage, but displaying such arrogance? Hasn't he witnessed Senior Brother Hua, in the late Nascent Soul phase, getting overpowered in just one strike moments ago?"
"It's inner sect disciple Ji Zhaoxuan! He stays quiet and low-key most of the time. No one expected him to come forward in such a crucial moment!"
"Excellent! Truly a Heavenly Sword Sect disciple. Even knowing victory is impossible, he still pulls out his sword! This courage alone sets him apart from other inner sect members!"
...
Discussions erupted among the Heavenly Sword Sect disciples nearby: some filled with disdain, others with admiration, and a few with deep respect.
Disregarding the murmurs surrounding him, Li Fan kept his eyes locked directly on Mr. Bai: "Your power undoubtedly exceeds mine by far. However, when it comes to grasping the sword Dao, I'm afraid you might not outmatch me."
Uttering these words with absolute certainty, Li Fan watched as Mr. Bai offered only a subtle smile, choosing not to argue.
"Therefore, for this duel today, we should solely test whose sword Dao reigns supreme, ignoring the difference in our strengths!"
His declaration left everyone in the vicinity utterly shocked.
"Does he intend for the opponent to suppress his cultivation to the Golden Core level during the fight?""Is such a thing even possible?"
"Ridiculous! What a disgrace!"
"It doesn't seem entirely unreasonable, though. This visitor's cultivation depth is beyond measure. Were he to unleash his true might, likely only the eldest senior brother could stand against him."
In response to Li Fan's rather bold demand, Mr. Bai showed no irritation. With a nod and a grin, he replied: "Don't worry, I have no habit of overpowering the less powerful."
Upon saying this, the overwhelming presence radiating from him swiftly subsided. It matched exactly that of Ji Zhaoxuan, the body Li Fan inhabited: merely late Golden Core level.
Li Fan formed a respectful fist salute, his face serious: "Then..."
"Witness my sword!"
Even before the phrase "Witness my sword" fully escaped his lips, Li Fan had launched his assault.
When the spectators finally caught Li Fan's battle cry, an enormous sword phantom had already materialized across the heavens and earth.
Descending from above, its point aimed directly at Mr. Bai's crown.
Encircling this colossal blade, innumerable divine swords of diverse forms appeared to be fused within. The massive sword stood as the sovereign of all blades, summoning intersecting sword qi and weaving brilliant glows.
At that very spot, every Heavenly Sword Sect disciple observing lost command over their lifebound swords the moment the giant appeared. The weapons soared out successively, lingering mid-air, their edges vibrating softly, as though offering tribute.
Beyond that, the whole Heavenly Sword Sect quivered faintly.
As though a profound entity buried within the Heavenly Sword Sect stirred to life.
This monumental display instantly captured the focus of every cultivator in the Heavenly Sword Sect.
Innumerable silhouettes hurried toward the scene.
And upon the arrival of a cultivator clutching a wine flask, stumbling in intoxication, it prompted a unified intake of breath from the assembly: "That's the eldest senior brother?!"
"The eldest senior brother has arrived!"
At this instant, Heavenly Sword Sect's Situ Yao shed his typical laid-back demeanor. His features turned stern as he fixed his stare on Li Fan and Mr. Bai, locked in their confrontation.
Nevertheless, the disturbances beyond the arena appeared to leave these two combatants completely unaffected.
The very second the colossal sword's silhouette emerged amidst the sea of blades, a trace of astonishment flashed in Mr. Bai's gaze.
For he felt the wooden sword he held grow abruptly lighter.
As if...
The essence of sword Dao infused into the wooden sword had transferred over to the foe in a flash!
"Utilizing False Misconversion of the Heavenly Dao, merged with my insight into the Heavenly Wonder of the wooden sword. With the surprise factor, it's sufficient to seize command of the Xuanhuang Sword Dao right away!"
"Yet Mr. Bai embodies the Xuanhuang Heavenly Dao itself. Such a false Heavenly Dao Misconversion can only succeed once."
"Thus, just this single opportunity!"
Never before had Li Fan's mind felt so utterly serene.
Guided by his will, the immense sword transitioned from phantom to solid form, while the encircling host of blades all took shape.
It resembled a sudden deluge of rain, bursting forth fiercely.
Myriad razor-sharp swords ripped through the void, crafting a horrifying tempest that engulfed and demolished all in its path.
The witnesses on site paled and scrambled to retreat.
Still, numerous Nascent Soul and even Soul Transformation experts found themselves hurled about by this unexpected barrage of swords, struggling to steady themselves.
To say nothing of those with weaker foundations.
"Is this some kind of prank? How can a Golden Core expert unleash a force like that?"
"Perhaps Ji Zhaoxuan has concealed his true power all this while?"
"A freak! We're fortunate to behold a showdown between two such prodigies today!"
The wild sword qi veiled the sight of nearly everyone gathered.
However, the Dao Integration Immortal Sages and higher powers continued gazing intently at the storm's heart.
They observed with a mix of dread as Mr. Bai confronted this world-rending, land-shattering assault without fleeing or blocking.
Each of those endless keen blades whistled toward his frame.
Strangely, however, not a single one wounded Mr. Bai in the least.
Rather, they dissolved without a trace, akin to rocks vanishing into ocean depths or flakes of snow merging with streams.
Solely the wooden sword gripped by Mr. Bai appeared to revive with energy.
The endless storm of myriad swords persisted without weakening anytime soon. Meanwhile, Li Fan had stealthily disappeared into its chaos.
Mr. Bai harbored no plans to strike back; he merely remained still at the tempest's core.
"The Sword of Xuanhuang..."
"I'd never imagined anyone could wield it to such a profound degree. Remarkable!"
Mr. Bai offered genuine acclaim.
"Regrettably, this alone won't suffice to overcome me."
Mr. Bai's voice resounded across the myriad-sword gale.
His eyes scanned about, seeking to pinpoint Li Fan's location.
Yet in that instant, Li Fan had converted his form into a blade, blending seamlessly into the countless sword trajectories. Even as the Heavenly Dao's manifestation, Mr. Bai couldn't detect him momentarily.
The horde of swords thundered on, hitting their peak ferocity right as they began to wane.
In the blink when endless sword gleams erupted in unison, an unassuming wooden sword concealed itself among them.
It streaked mutely toward Mr. Bai, pressing onward without hesitation, brimming with determination!
Initially, it mirrored a standard sword trajectory.
But as the wooden sword accelerated, its force swelled increasingly mighty.
Resembling a wildfire racing through the firmament, or a comet brightening the night.
Against it, every other blade in the gale appeared faded and dull.
"This is..." Right then, Situ Yao observing the duel, alongside the Heavenly Sword Sect elders, all displayed expressions of astonishment and sorrow.
For this represented the ultimate sword thrust fueled by one's vital essence.
It was likewise the concluding strike.
The Sword of Life!
Mr. Bai, too, recognized the essence of this blade without delay.
A moment of doubt gripped him.
After all, it was merely a friendly bout. There was no cause to endanger the youth's existence over mere triumph or loss.
Furthermore...
The rival's mastery of the sword path proved exceptionally uncommon worldwide. It rivaled his own in no lesser measure.
In this pivotal moment, each emerging genius benefited the Xuanhuang Realm greatly. Allowing such a one to perish pointlessly would be a profound loss.
In the span of his deliberations, Mr. Bai reached his choice.
"I yield."
As soon as he spoke, he lifted the restraint on his cultivation.
Drawing upon Longevity Immortal realm might, he compelled a reversal of Li Fan's life force consumption.
Yet...
Li Fan showed no sign of halting.
Though the blade's vigor had fully ebbed, his silhouette's velocity remained undiminished.
Ultimately, the wooden sword he wielded still gently impaled Mr. Bai's form.