This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable-Chapter 523 - 33: Who Ambushed Whom?_2

Chapter 523: Chapter 33: Who Ambushed Whom?_2

In the astonished and puzzled gaze of Gui Yuan True Venerable, Lu Qingshan’s aura, in the blink of an eye, whimsically skyrocketed from the Nascent Soul Early Stage straight to the Nascent Soul Late Stage.

The conspiracies and assassinations in the Cultivation World do not abide by so-called rules, bullying the weak is the norm.

Using a cleaver to kill a chicken is naturally more refreshing.

He could understand this behavior, but was using a gun to kill a chicken not overkill?

Lu Qingshan knew he was formidable in combat and that if someone in the shadows targeted him, they would not send mere cannon fodder to their deaths.

But in his estimation, the most likely scenario was that a Void Refining Initial Stage cultivator would take action, and he could reluctantly accept even a Void Refining Middle Stage cultivator’s emergence.

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Deploying a Void Refining Late Stage Great Cultivator was undeniably overkill.

An opponent of such strength had already exceeded his capability improvements.

Given that, he had no choice but to push his own strength further up.

Lu Qingshan, whose aura had reached the Nascent Soul Late Stage level, stood above Gui Yuan True Venerable with a Peach Blossom in hand, taking advantage of the higher ground as he swiftly slashed downwards.

The Peach Blossom Sword left a long trail of sword light as it tore through the void, with a whistling sound of the sword echoing through.

In a flash, he exerted all his efforts and displayed two techniques.

Dragon Sparrow and Oblivion led the offensive with the momentum of a flying sword.

He himself made a quick approach with the Formless Sword Escape, completing a close-quarters sword slash.

Both techniques were offensive.

Put another way,

All attack, no defense.

There was advance, but no retreat!

This was an extremely risky act, but it was not a reckless decision.

His past life gaming experience had already given Lu Qingshan combat insight far superior to any cultivator, almost like muscle memory, prompting him to choose this seemingly perilous but in fact most correct strategy against his enemy.

Why only attack?

Because this was a hard-won initiative he had just seized; to defend would be to hand over the advantage he had gained.

In a sword cultivator’s duel, if the distance is a thousand zhang, it’s a contest of flying swords, which might seem fierce and intense, but when the strengths are comparable, it turns into a war of attrition.

But once you engage in close combat with flying swords, the battle’s outcome, regardless of the disparity in strength, will be decided in an instant.

Ordinary sword cultivators wouldn’t dare to take such a crazy risk.

But Lu Qingshan was fearless.

A sword cultivator who avoids close combat is not a true sword cultivator!

No matter how other sword cultivators perceive the distinction between internal and external swords, in Lu Qingshan’s heart, the flying sword of internal sword, while a trademark and impressive skill of sword cultivators, lacks the flair of the external sword, which is the ultimate test of a sword cultivator’s courage and skill, the most ruthless move.

And this was precisely his forte!

Sword light blinded Gui Yuan True Venerable’s eyes, and his back was drenched in cold sweat.

Too fast, too fierce!

Although he was a Void Refining Cultivator and Lu Qingshan merely a Nascent Soul Cultivator, in terms of momentum, he had been completely overwhelmed by Lu Qingshan.

“How can it be so vicious?”

In a moment of mental wavering, Gui Yuan True Venerable hastily offered a Jade Talisman.

Countless green runes flew out of the talisman, forming a jade belt that enveloped Gui Yuan True Venerable’s body, protecting him within.

This was his Protective Magical Artifact.

Seeing this, Lu Qingshan merely let out a cold laugh.

I’ve been waiting for you!

The next instant, a withered yellow color, like falling leaves, flashed across the verdant Peach Blossom.

In the moment that shade flickered, all the brilliance of the Jade Talisman dissipated, turning it into what seemed like an Ancient Jade that had been sealed for thousands of years, devoid of Spiritual Nature.

The runes vanished in an instant, the jade belt disintegrated, revealing the vulnerable Gui Yuan True Venerable.

Divine Skills: Withering!

It is widely known that sword cultivators have fragile frames and sword cultivators themselves are well aware of it.

Just think about it, how could sword cultivators unaware of their own frailties lack defensive measures?

The higher the realm of sword cultivator, the more comprehensive and ingenious the defensive techniques would inevitably be.

However, the defensive measures of sword cultivators, no matter how clever or varied, cannot exist outside of two categories.

Either it’s Techniques or a Magic Artifact, it’s impossible for them to rely on their Physical Body for defense as Body Cultivators do.

The Divine Skill of Withering from the Peach Blossom can deprive any Magic Artifact of its Spiritual Nature for five breaths if its grade is not higher than the Peach Blossom’s.

Through his nurturing, the quality of Peach Blossom had already been elevated to that of a top-grade Heavenly Artifact. With such a grade of Sword Artifact, how many people possessed a Magic Artifact that could surpass this level?

At least, a Void Refining Late Stage sword cultivator wouldn’t likely possess such a Defensive Artifact unless he also hailed from the Taoist Sect!

This was why Lu Qingshan had chosen the Peach Blossom as his sword for close combat.

In the instant he acted, he also anticipated Gui Yuan True Venerable’s countermeasures.

If Gui Yuan True Venerable’s defensive tactic wasn’t a Magic Artifact, but a Spell, what then?

As it’s been said, anticipation isn’t precognition; isn’t a fifty percent correct rate enough?

Luckily for him, he guessed right this time.

Killing intent flashed in Lu Qingshan’s eyes, and with the Peach Blossom, his sword continued driving downward as he poured out his Spiritual Power.

Secret Sword: Wind Slash!

Two sword shadows appeared above the Peach Blossom, rushing towards Gui Yuan True Venerable.

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Lu Qingshan could strike thrice in a breath, how could Gui Yuan True Venerable avoid it in the same timeframe?

“Damn it!” Fierce light blazed in Gui Yuan True Venerable’s eyes.

In a life or death moment, he could care for nothing else as black and white Qi surged from his body, seemingly creating an energy barrier around him.

Sword cultivators are known for their frailty, so how could a single Defensive Artifact give him peace of mind?

This was an additional defensive spell he practiced, his Life-bound Sword generating Golden Qi, which was stored within his body and could be summoned instantly upon thought, offering boundless defensive power.

The only downside was that Golden Qi was a one-time resource, not recyclable; once used, it had to be re-cultivated from scratch.