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Chapter 170: Throwing Away This Sword
The Vital Energy between the earth surged like a flood, madly pouring into the Eyebrow-Height Staff, which stood as tall as a mountain. The Eyebrow-Height Staff seemed to grow exponentially, though it was hard to tell by how much.
The Mountain Staff was not merely an illusion resembling a mountain; it was the essence of a Mountain itself. Upon this Mountain, there were towering trees, flying birds, and various creatures, alongside cascading streams and waterfalls.
This was the true power possessed by the top cultivators.
"You are quite young yet have already shattered the Great Dao of the Mountain."
The elder's tone carried a hint of surprise and approval. He formed a seal with his hands and chanted incantations softly. A vast number of white clouds surged into the air, gathering and accumulating to form a Cloud Sea.
As the elder completed his incantation, all the white clouds suddenly vanished into thin air. At that moment, a White Line appeared in the sky, resembling a boundary that had been cut in half.
Then, a sound like cracking air erupted above the elder's head, followed by a series of continuous booming noises.
These incessant sounds were emanating from the Mountain pressing down from above the elder.
A breeze swept across the Mountain, causing the trees to sway side to side.
Rain fell upon the Mountain, sending fierce beasts fleeing in panic.
Amidst the numerous trees on the Mountain, foreign Vital Energy filled the air. This Vital Energy manifested as wind and rain. The immense and terrifying power spread throughout the Mountain, causing its descent to slow slightly.
Cold Rain and the Four Grandmasters were among the most outstanding young cultivators from Lin Bai's generation after the Jiu Zhou Gathering. However, upon witnessing Dugu Po and that towering Mountain today, their expressions gradually grew serious, their eyes filled with increasing awe.
At that moment, the old man summoned his Destiny Artifact. It was still that ancient sword. The blade merged into the White Line in the air. Then, this line seemed to be threaded through a needle's eye, mysteriously piercing into the Mountain.
With this line as a boundary, the Vital Energy on both sides converged like a folding fan. Countless explosive sounds grew louder, resembling the thunder of the void.
The Mountain of the Void began to swirl and twisted slightly. It appeared to be under immense external force, causing the Mountain to crumple into wave-like folds.
Lonely Break's expression remained calm and refined. He slowly extended his right hand, bringing his thumb and index finger together as if pinching the end of that line, then gradually pulled it to the left.
The prominent White Line within the Mountain began to slowly withdraw from above it. At the same time, the Mountain descended at an increasing speed, coming within ten zhang of the old man's head.
All these actions were slow but occurred in the blink of an eye.
"If you wish to draw out this old man's sword, then take it."
Seeing that White Line slowly pulling away and realizing he could not control it, the old man thrust both hands forward. The White Line detached from the Mountain at an almost imperceptible speed while simultaneously stabbing towards Dugu Po.
Dugu Po's right hand transformed into a palm and pushed forward. Another Mountain appeared out of thin air. However, this Mountain resembled a typical mountain shape. Inside it contained nothing but soil and rock, its power far inferior to that of the mountain above the old man's head.
Bang...
The White Line pierced through the outline of the Mountain. A terrifying wave of Vital Energy spread out like ripples in water. Had it not been for the Azure Cloud Sect activating their protective mountain technique, this immense force would have turned everything to ashes.
Soon, the White Line vanished without a trace. Only an ancient sword remained, embedded in the massive Mountain. The sword shook violently, emitting a buzzing sound.
The old man's body trembled involuntarily. He took several deep breaths before managing to suppress the surging energy within him.
Without that line, the wind and rain's power above the Mountain was insufficient to cause any more crumpling. The Mountain slowly expanded again, and its descent returned to its previous speed.
The storm above the Mountain was a manifestation of countless clouds, wielding terrifying power. They descended like mad carpenters, recklessly chopping down trees as if they were treasure hunters frantically digging through the earth.
The Mountain was no longer the Mountain it once was. Most of the flowers, grass, and trees had vanished, driven away by too many ferocious beasts.
However, the might of the storm was ultimately a step too late. Without the support of that White Line, the Mountain crashed down, striking the old man.
A Thunderous Roar echoed…
An unprecedented sound erupted as the Mountain struck the ground, creating a massive pit. The figure of the Azure Cloud Sect Grand Elder disappeared, buried deep beneath the earth by the Mountain.
"Grand Elder..."
Witnessing this scene, the disciples of Azure Cloud Sect let out incredulous cries.
The treasured sword embedded in front of Dugu Po had not dissipated. The Grand Elder of Azure Cloud Sect was struggling beneath the ground. Suddenly, Dugu Po retracted the outline of the Mountain before him.
Then he brought his index and middle fingers together.
In that instant when the outline of the Mountain vanished, the Grand Elder's ancient sword shot toward Dugu Po's chest with unimaginable speed. Dugu Po's right hand bent slightly and remained motionless in front of him.
Just as the Azure Cloud Sect Grand Elder's sword approached Dugu Po's right hand, Dugu Po opened his fingers and pinched the sword between them.
The sword trembled violently, trying to break free from Dugu Po's grip.
"You want to leave? Then go ahead."
With that, Dugu Po clutched the ancient sword and hurled it away with great force. The sword traced a streak of light as it flew off into the distance, disappearing from everyone's sight without a trace.
"That's not good."
Lin Feng opened his eyes and spoke after witnessing Dugu Po's astonishing act.
Lin Miaomiao asked in confusion, "What's wrong with it?"
"How can he just throw things around? What if he hits a friend? Even if he doesn't hit anyone, it's still bad to damage the flowers and plants. So, it's not good."
Lin Feng's tone was weak, but he smiled brightly. At that moment, his mood was sweeter than honey. Unable to help himself, Lin Feng began to flatter.
"Senior Brother is indeed very strong, extraordinarily powerful."
Jokes aside, deep down, Lin Feng admired this Senior Brother he had just met immensely.
Boom...
The sudden sound of an explosion caused Azure Cloud Mountain to shake violently for the first time. The mountain that had been pressed into the ground collapsed and disappeared. The Eyebrow-Height Staff flew out from the mountain and landed back in Dugu Po's hand.
As the mountain vanished, everyone saw a bottomless pit beneath. Then a figure soared out from within the pit.
This person was ragged, with disheveled hair and numerous wounds; it was none other than the Azure Cloud Sect Grand Elder.
The Grand Elder continuously formed seals with his hands, releasing Divine Consciousness. Unfortunately, his Destiny Artifact had been thrown too far by Dugu Po, beyond the reach of his Divine Consciousness, making it impossible to connect again.
The Grand Elder's face turned pale with anger as he said, "You dare to toy with me!"
Dugu Po remained calm and composed, showing no arrogance despite having the upper hand. He clasped his hands in respect and said, "The outcome is clear; thank you for your guidance, Senior."
"A true madman! If I do not kill you today, I swear I will not be human." The Grand Elder of the Azure Cloud Sect had just been defeated by a young junior, and his Destiny Artifact had been thrown away without a trace. He felt utterly humiliated; he could not simply leave the stage like this.
At that moment, the leader of the Qingyun Sect, Helan Mountain, spoke up, "Master, do not let your anger harm your health. This person should be dealt with by the disciples."
"Very well. Even if I suppress this person, others will think I am bullying the weak."
With that, the Grand Elder of the Azure Cloud Sect transformed into a streak of light and vanished. In his haste, he went to search for his sword. For someone of his caliber, if the Destiny Artifact were properly refined and nurtured, there was a possibility it could be upgraded to a Sacred Artifact.
The Grand Elder flew swiftly but sensed no trace of his treasured sword for quite some time.
"This kid has an incredible amount of strength; where on earth did he throw my sword? He truly is formidable."
As he distanced himself from the crowd, he could not help but cough up blood. At that moment, he no longer appeared radiant; he aged significantly in an instant. His Vital Energy had dissipated considerably, suffering severe injuries.
Dugu Po glanced at Helan Mountain and Martial Emperor Li Jing nearby and asked, "Are we still going to fight?"
"Without confirming your identity, you cannot simply leave," Helan Mountain replied solemnly.
Dugu Po responded, "That makes sense. Who will come forward?"
Helan Mountain looked at Martial Emperor and Li Jing beside him and said, "The Azure Cloud Sect has already revealed one of its depths. It is time for both of you to lend your assistance."
Martial Emperor and Li Jing exchanged glances as if communicating something silently. After a moment's thought, they nodded in agreement. Then, two beams of light shot forth—one from the palace of Gaojing and the other from Divine General Manor—like two shooting stars landing in this place.
Two more elders appeared: one from the Cave Profound Realm and another representing the Great Zhou Royal Family's heritage alongside one from Divine General Manor arriving at Azure Cloud Sect. Upon their arrival, both stepped forward simultaneously to face Dugu Po.
Their intentions were clear; in a one-on-one fight, no one could match him. These two were prepared to join forces against Dugu Po. Even with their combined strength, even top-tier experts like Helan Mountain would not dare claim they could win.
Under the combined efforts of the two, they were able to force Dugu Po to reveal his location. If he truly belonged to the demon clan, they would capture him today at all costs. If he hailed from a hidden place, it would be unwise to offend him.
Both elders had witnessed Dugu Po's previous battle and were aware of his strength. Their expressions were grave, as if facing a formidable enemy. As they formed their seals, two areas suddenly brightened.
Then, some Vital Energy descended from those bright spots, but it was unlike the usual Vital Energy they were accustomed to; it fell upon the two elders.
Everyone watched this scene in astonishment. They began to cultivate, gazing toward the source of the light, eager to discover what kind of place it was and why such unusual Vital Energy was flowing out.
It was rumored that once one reached the Foundation stage and entered the Cave Profound realm, they could possess a piece of land between heaven and earth. That sphere of light represented the territory of these two elders.
As the unusual Vital Energy increased, an overwhelming aura spread forth. Even disciples watching from miles away felt this pressure, compelling them to kneel in worship.
These two elders were about to unleash their strongest attack, a move belonging to their lineage. (To be continued...)
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