Lu Qingshan, his edge fully displayed, executed a true killing stroke.

To Tian Mang, Lu Qingshan was nothing more than a ridiculously talented young Sword Cultivator of the Human Race.

He thought that the bizarre techniques Lu Qingshan displayed earlier were already the last of his brilliance.

It was precisely because of Lu Qingshan's exceedingly mystical techniques that Tian Mang's patience seemed especially commendable.

With each rise in the rhythm of Lu Qingshan's sword, Tian Mang's understanding of him grew twofold.

He refrained from killing Lu Qingshan because he saw potential in him, intending to usurp and divide his spirit in twain, underestimating that a Sixth Realm Sword Cultivator could pose any threat.

Slowly probing, watching Lu Qingshan's bottom-line moves for reference, why not enjoy it?

The result was that he vastly underestimated Lu Qingshan, considered the most outstanding Sword Cultivator of the Human Race's young generation.

The lake brimmed with Sword Qi.

Lu Qingshan's mind shifted, silently triggering the Green Snake spirit which had undergone a transformation within his sea of consciousness.

The Green Snake leapt forth, followed by the power and aura accumulated within Dragon Sparrow for a long time, merging into one with the Green Snake.

As if unfurling a long scroll, Sword Qi served as ink, Dragon Sparrow as the brushstroke, Heaven's Vault as the backdrop.

Lu Qingshan wielded his sword, Dragon Snake soaring.

An iron painting in sunset hues, Sword Qi radiating on all sides, its proud stance dominating the realm.

Hard to say whether it was Sword Intent or Sword Qi, Tian Mang could only see the overwhelming Sword Qi spreading out before him, with a force that stirred three thousand miles, an epic grandeur like the Yellow River descending from the heavens.

A Green Snake, or perhaps even called a Green Jiao wouldn't be incorrect, its body stretching hundreds of lengths, enveloped in verdant Sword Qi, surging upwards.

Wherever the Green Snake reached, the clouds would either retreat or blend into the snake's body and continue with its advance.

This made the Green Snake's aura even more astounding, even surpassing that of a tornado; its destructive power aside, this momentum alone was enough to be called earth-shattering.

"What is this?!"

Tian Mang's face darkened, eyes revealing a solemn expression.

Simply because, the image of the Green Snake was too distinct, too conspicuous.

"Is this a Sacred Beast?" He was perplexed, unable to comprehend why the Sword Qi from a Human Race Sword Cultivator would construct the image of the tribe's Sacred Beast.

But this was a concern for after, as he had more pressing matters at hand right now.

Within this fiercely defiant sword move, Tian Mang sensed an unprecedented killing intent.

Lu Qingshan's brow shone with a Golden Lotus.

Gold suffused with purple, an indescribable nobility.

Outside, Sword Qi surged like a river.

Within, with just this sword move, all his Power of the Mountains and Seas and Element Force were drained dry.

Lu Qingshan's sleeves fluttered wildly, gazing intently at the Green Snake rushing forward.

With just this sword, he had already exhausted all his Strength.

Why not use the Bing Syllable Mantra?

Because its manifestation is too conspicuous, once wielded, Tian Mang would undoubtedly be prepared.

Only this sword, executed after innumerable sword draws to build momentum, could embody both surprise and terrifying power.

The Green Snake roared forward, between Heaven and Earth, as if everything had come to a standstill, all matters ceased.

An apocalyptic and dread-inspiring aura rampaged.

Tian Mang's eyes threatened to burst, an overwhelming tide surged.

In this realm, at this moment, there was only Sword Qi rampant.

Even within Tian Mang's Law Domain, it remained the same.

Countless strands of Sword Qi.

Green suffused with yellow.

Purple suffused with gold.

After this slash, Lu Qingshan, genuinely becoming a spent force, supported his swaying body with his sword, slowly closing his eyes.

"This sword is named Moon Slash," he murmured.

Within his sea of consciousness, the final Divine Script representing the Vast Wilderness's syllable "slash" dissipated into starlight.

On the deep blue panel, faint words flickered.

"You have comprehended the creation of the Secret Sword Technique: Moon Slash."

[Secret Sword: Moon Slash] lv1: Attack Secret Sword.

Description: The momentum of this sword grows ever fiercer with each slash.

Secret Sword Effect: This Secret Sword consists of two phases, power buildup and Moon Slash; only after power buildup can Moon Slash be activated.

Power Buildup—After wielding this Secret Sword, every subsequent sword struck will accumulate Sword Momentum. (No consumption during this phase)

Additional Description: Power buildup swords must target the same enemy, any switch in target will reset the accumulation, recalculating the attack count.

Additional Description: Power buildup swords must hit to count toward the count.

Moon Slash—Completely releases the accumulated momentum, transforming it into an unparalleled sword.

Additional Description: The power of Moon Slash depends on the amount of accumulation in phase one and the Sword Master's Combat Power.

Additional Description: To activate Moon Slash, at least one sword must be struck, and at most ten thousand swords.

Additional Description: Moon Slash has five levels, from low to high: New Moon Slash, Waning Moon Slash, Crescent Moon Slash, Waxing Moon Slash, Full Moon Slash.

New Moon Slash: After hitting with at least one sword during power buildup, slash with twofold power.

Waning Moon Slash: After hitting with at least ten swords during power buildup, slash with tenfold power.

Crescent Moon Slash: After hitting with at least a hundred swords during power buildup, slash with fiftyfold power.

Waxing Moon Slash: After hitting with at least a thousand swords during power buildup, slash with hundredfold power.

Full Moon Slash: After hitting with ten thousand swords during power buildup, slash with two hundredfold power.

Additional Description: The consumption for Full Moon Slash will be unimaginable; if the Sword Master cannot bear this consumption, it will instead consume the source of life (lifespan), Sword Masters are advised to use this sword cautiously.

Additional Description: Increasing the level of this Secret Sword will only reduce consumption for unleashing Moon Slash, not enhance the power of Moon Slash.

Note: You may also call it "Infinite Combo Under the Moon."

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Lu Qingshan had accumulated two hundred thirty-two sword hits in the prior battle.

Thus, this sword was Crescent Moon Slash.