Suddenly, it seemed as if the ground was filled with the phantom bodies left behind by Gao Xuan.

In this special space, all sensory levels of living beings are projected in a unique way.

Aoba continuously attacked to no avail, forcing her to withdraw her sword and adjust.

Within the Ziwei Star Palace, Primordial Qi couldn’t be operated; every sword attack relied solely on the power of the Divine Soul.

Although she took the Laiyuan Soul Fragrance, which dramatically increased her Divine Soul Power within a short period, she couldn’t afford to waste it.

Aoba needed to readjust her power and also her swordsmanship.

Gao Xuan’s response was simply extraordinary. He could always anticipate her changes and evade in advance.

No matter how fast her sword was, her body technique wasn’t as quick. As long as Gao Xuan predicted in advance, he could keep one step ahead of Aoba.

The cyan light gleaming from the Ye Sword was always just a hair’s breadth away from Gao Xuan.

In this brief skirmish, Aoba also noticed that Gao Xuan’s martial arts cultivation was exceptionally advanced. With the vigorous slashing and killing by the Cyan Leaf Sword, it wasn’t certain that she could kill him.

As the stalemate continued, her Divine Soul Power would steadily diminish. Then the outcome would be uncertain.

As Aoba adjusted her Divine Soul, she said to Gao Xuan, "Celestial Master Gao’s martial arts are superbly impressive."

"I previously said our swordsmanship was comparable, but that was a bit arrogant. Your swordsmanship is better than mine."

Gao Xuan sincerely praised, "This swordsmanship is the best I’ve encountered among all the strong contenders."

He thought for a moment and said, "I see you have a natural Sword Spirit and aren’t much involved with the Demon Sect. How about this, if you take me as your master now, I can forgive your offense."

Aoba chuckled, "Your swordsmanship can’t compete with mine, and you’re running everywhere as I keep killing you. Yet, you want me to accept you as my master. Isn’t that ridiculous?!"

"My swordsmanship isn’t as good as yours, but that doesn’t mean I can’t defeat you. They’re two different things."

Gao Xuan smiled and said, "I rarely forgive my enemies; this opportunity is hard to come by. You should really consider it."

"No need."

Aoba didn’t trust Gao Xuan, besides, she believed she would surely win, why should she bow and take Gao Xuan as a master.

Aoba adjusted her Divine Soul and once again urged the Cyan Leaf Sword, this time still holding the sword to thrust directly at Gao Xuan, identical to her previous attack.

This move seemed simple, yet in this environment, it was nearly impossible to counter.

As long as Gao Xuan dared to choose to block, he would immediately be pierced into a sieve by Aoba.

Gao Xuan could only retreat, but this time, the straight Cyan Leaf Sword suddenly split.

The Cyan Leaf Sword divided into ten, ten into a hundred, a hundred into ten thousand, ten thousand into a billion.

In an instant, the Leaf Sword’s light already filled every direction.

Even though the Ziwei Star Palace wasn’t small, it was completely covered by the Cyan Leaf Sword light, leaving Gao Xuan with nowhere to hide.

Gao Xuan didn’t retreat anymore; truthfully, he was just waiting for Aoba’s change.

Aoba held her sword straight for a thrust; this sword was simple, pure, and fast. Where the sword edge pointed, it left no gap for him to concentrate his power.

Such a rapid sword was truly terrifying.

However, once Aoba executed complex changes in sword techniques, she couldn’t maintain that previous rapid sword.

Although a sword splitting into billions is incredibly marvelous—worthy of being called a supreme ultimate skill in swordsmanship—it was ultimately too intricate and skillful.

Gao Xuan’s travel across the All Heavens and Myriad Realms relied mainly on his martial arts cultivation.

Confronting the Asura King and the Six-armed Demon Ape in the Northern Province, Gao Xuan also gained insight into the strong martial arts of the Immortal Realm.

He secluded himself for a hundred years, and his martial prowess increased significantly. Earlier, he was constrained by Aoba’s attack, unable to execute any techniques.

Aoba’s change gave him the opportunity.

Simultaneously, Gao Xuan urged his Sword Intent to coalesce into a sword, Aqua-colored Sword Light transformed into a calm, undisturbed lake surface, like a gigantic, bright mirror. However, deep within the mirror lay an infinite depth.

The Abyss Sword, a sword technique he suddenly perceived with understanding when facing the abyss.

The Abyss Sword is deeply profound, capable of dissolving all attacks.

The billions of cyan sword lights reflecting on the mirror formed by the Abyss Sword, the mirror silently shattered into countless pieces.

The Cyan Leaf Sword was too sharp, one strike of Gao Xuan’s Abyss Sword immediately crumbled.

However, the Abyss Sword also bought Gao Xuan a bit of time.

Seizing this gap, Gao Xuan used Sword Intent to launch the Aurora Sword.

This Aurora Sword move was also derived from the Aurora Law extracted through the fusion of the Hongyi Sword and the Aurora Sword.

The Aurora Sword was as swift as an aurora. Only it was still a notch slower than the Cyan Leaf Sword.

At this moment, with the Cyan Leaf Sword transforming into countless sword lights, the Aurora Sword could barely withstand it.

A sliver of golden sword light unfolded like layers of golden light umbrellas opening one by one, also akin to golden flowers suddenly blossoming.

As the countless cyan sword lights descended, each golden light umbrella was instantly shattered, revealing Gao Xuan’s true form.

As the billions of cyan sword lights surged forward, before being engulfed by the cyan sword light, Gao Xuan raised his fingers as a sword and pointed forward.

This Ripple Sword move that Gao Xuan urged with it was the most spiritual and wondrous; spiritual light rippled on his sword fingers, spinning all the cyan sword lights that fall from the sky together.

Aoba sensed something amiss; Gao Xuan’s Sword Intent was as pure as hers. The only difference was that Gao Xuan lacked a Sword Spirit; in the realm of Divine Soul, the sword was weaker than hers.

Aoba dared not delay anymore; her mind shifted, and the billions of Cyan Leaf Swords suddenly condensed into a single Cyan Leaf Sword, directly slashing towards Gao Xuan.

Although Gao Xuan’s Ripple Sword launched with sword fingers was exquisite, it couldn’t withstand this strike that severed all laws and things.

Gao Xuan’s sword fingers immediately broke, and the swift-slashing Cyan Leaf Sword straight cut into Gao Xuan’s chest.

Aoba urged the Sword Spirit, intending to eradicate Gao Xuan’s Divine Soul, yet found Gao Xuan’s Divine Soul incredibly resilient. The Cyan Leaf Sword couldn’t sever Gao Xuan’s Divine Soul; instead, the blade was caught by his soul.

Aoba was shocked. How could Gao Xuan’s Divine Soul be so resilient and strong, capable of resisting her Cyan Leaf Sword? Realizing the dire situation, she hurriedly changed the slash to a thrust.