Chapter 1835: Chapter 1835: At the End of One’s Strength

Yes, it doesn’t look good.

When he had just used introspection to check the strand of Primordial Power he left behind, he also happened to inspect his physical condition.

Inside his body, it was a mess at this moment.

The backlash from the Ice Phoenix Sword was as bad as it always was after he used it repeatedly.

Every time he used the power within the Ice Phoenix Sword, the cost was at least a severe injury, and this time was no exception.

The most severe times, he even remained unconscious for days, nearly on the brink of life and death.

The worst instance was during the backlash faced in the Eastern Domain against the Abyss Demon Queen, almost losing his vitality completely, having a close brush with death.

This time, it was slightly lighter, at least Xiao Yi did not faint.

The reason was precisely because of his Demonic State.

In a conscious state before, Xiao Yi could desperately gamble, could continuously mobilize the power within the Ice Phoenix Sword until he killed his enemy and the battle ended.

Although the cost afterward was always significant.

This time, he was in a Demonic State, and his body instinctively mobilized the power within the Ice Phoenix Sword.

Naturally, when his body could bear no more, the Ice Phoenix Sword, automatically protecting its master, would stop its power.

When the Ice Phoenix Sword ceased mobilizing its power, naturally, his Demonic State was also lifted.

Therefore, he could recover his consciousness now.

In other words, his body could no longer withstand the power of the Ice Phoenix Sword.

Should he forcibly mobilize it again, he would risk death.

The Four Great Elders’ strength exceeded Xiao Yi’s expectations once more.

Even under the Asura Sword’s Demonic State, along with the power of the Ice Phoenix Sword, he was unable to kill these four individuals.

Although Xiao Yi felt unwilling, he wasn’t too surprised.

He knew long ago that the Ice Phoenix Sword, though powerful, was not invincible.

The Ice Phoenix Sword was his biggest trump card, but it wasn’t an absolutely invincible one.

In this world, nothing is absolute.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have to train hard constantly; he could simply rely on the Ice Phoenix Sword to be invincible in the Central Region.

He hadn’t used the power within the Ice Phoenix Sword much these past few years.

Firstly, to conserve its power, allowing the Ice Phoenix Sword to gradually recover instead of hindering its recovery because of wasted power.

Xiao Yi eagerly anticipated what the true restoration of the Ice Phoenix Sword would be like.

This has always been the Martial Soul he has the most confidence in.

Secondly, as his strength and cultivation improved, he increasingly felt the immense gap in realms among Martial Artists.

The Saint Realm, the Saint King Realm, the Saint Emperor Realm, all represent a complete set tenfold larger than the last.

Comparing the Peak of the Saint Emperor Realm with the First Layer of the Saint Emperor Realm, there’s an entire 8,000 complete Martial Arts difference.

The yet unknown Legendary Realm must be even more frightening and harder to close the gap.

Heaven and earth have constants, but Xiao Yi doesn’t believe in anything invincible, of course, except the Martial God.

Therefore, despite numerous trump cards, he has never relaxed in his training, always pushing his limits.

Today’s battle proved his previous thoughts.

Even the Ice Phoenix Sword couldn’t make up the massive difference between him and the Mirror Flower Water Moon’s Four Great Elders.

Of course, the performance of the Ice Phoenix Sword was enough to shock Xiao Yi to his core.

Even the Green Flood Dragon Core, an opportunity from one of the Ten Beasts of Great Wilderness, merely allowed Xiao Yi to repel Elder Jingz Yue.

Moreover, the power within might only last Xiao Yi for about a minute in a fight.

Yet presently, the Ice Phoenix Sword, under his body’s bearing limit, granted him the power to severely injure the Four Great Elders, and it enabled him to battle furiously for a full half hour.

In this regard, the power of the Ice Phoenix Sword far exceeded Xiao Yi’s imagination.

And now, the power within the Ice Phoenix Sword clearly cannot be used again.

Meanwhile, the backlash in his own body is extremely severe, and the injuries are grave.

These two points place him in a perilous situation.

In terms of how to confront this enemy, Xiao Yi had no assurance.

Perhaps...

In an extremely short time, Xiao Yi had understood everything in his mind.

Though the current situation was not good, it does not mean there’s no opportunity.

At the very least, a few steps away, the four elders bore signs of revere and dared not make any moves.

Xiao Yi, likewise, dared not move even slightly.

He was very aware that the perception of the Four Great Elders must be covering him.

If he even had a slight movement now, the Four Great Elders would instantly notice.

So he didn’t dare to swallow an Elixir either, nor could he use the Golden Flame Sacred Fire to heal.

He was merely waiting, temporarily stalling.

Elder Jingz Yue, with his exceptional intelligence, was overly cautious.

This alone allowed Xiao Yi to stall for a certain period, and as long as he could soon crack the Blood Moon Formation, to find that weak point, he might escape this certain-death situation at some cost.

The time passed gradually.

Xiao Yi did not move.

The four elders before him also did not move, only cautiously staring at Xiao Yi.

A few minutes later.

Drip...

A drop of blood fell from Holy Moon Elder’s already blood-soaked hem.

The blood dropped onto the snowy ground.

The sound of the blood drop was faint but noticeable to the five present.

Almost at that moment, Xiao Yi’s heart skipped.

At the same time, Elder Jingz Yue glanced at the blood flower on the snow-covered ground.

Elder Jingz Yue squinted sharply.

Xiao Yi noticed Elder Jingz Yue’s gaze; he could already foresee that Elder Jingz Yue would definitely realize it.

Sure enough.

Elder Jingz Yue’s eyes widened sharply.

On the snowy surface, although the droplet of blood was not burning hot, it was enough to melt a sliver of ice and snow.

This slight change was very weak, nearly invisible to the naked eye.

But it did not escape Elder Jingz Yue’s perception.

"Damn it." Elder Jingz Yue’s face went ice-cold instantly, "This kid has been bluffing us all along."

In the next second, Elder Jingz Yue’s gaze filled with killing intent turned directly to Xiao Yi.

"Hahaha." Elder Jingz Yue laughed coldly, "Good, very good, worthy indeed of the famous Vice Master Xiao Yi."

"Even in such situations, you remain calm and composed, bluffed the four of us into inaction."

"That previous frenzied Demonic State, you’ve long undone it, haven’t you?"

"The kid’s normal again?" Elder Shui Yue and Elder Hua Yue asked with shock.

Their tone had hesitation and some fear.

Elder Jingz Yue nodded.

Xiao Yi remained silent, only a cruel smile crossed his lips, "Heh."

With that fearsome smile again, Elders Hua Yue, Shui Yue, and Holy Moon instinctively stepped back.

Only Elder Jingz Yue remained unmoved.

"Still pretending?"

"Humph." Elder Jingz Yue sent a blast of Hand Qi across the space.

Boom... a loud explosion ensued.

Although Xiao Yi attempted to raise his sword to block it, he was blown back heavily, spewing another mouthful of blood.

The Ice Phoenix Sword in his hand had disappeared.

His condition inside, already dire, was now worsening.

Xiao Yi’s face had turned pale.

Indeed, Elder Jingz Yue was formidable, seeing through his delay technique in an instant.

Elders Hua Yue, Shui Yue, and Holy Moon smirked coldly upon seeing this, "This boy seems to be at the end of his rope."

"Do it." Elder Jingz Yue coldly uttered three words.

Holy Moon Elder nodded, sent a palm strike heading straight for Xiao Yi, "Shaking Moon Palm."

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Second part.