Chapter 60 An Intense Battle (2/2)

The path of longevity was also the path of asura, one could never reach the Bodhisattva fruit without utilizing harsh methods.

The moon that was once clouded by the dark cloud reappeared inch by inch. Due to the reflective quality of the lake, the place gradually brightened up.

Xiao Zhu noticed that there were beads of sweat on Ye Liuyun's forehead. His expression was serious and stern.

Having known Ye Liuyun for all these years, this was the first time that she saw such a serious expression on his face.

She did not interrupt this time. She only watched the battle quietly.

She did not even know why she was not looking at Shen Lian, whom she found curious.

She was unaware of the saying, 'the deeper the hatred, the deeper the love', a saying that was often used in the context of a romantic relationship.

The moon shook off the dark cloud completely, both Ye Liuyun and Shen Lian saw it as the perfect timing for the decisive move.

Shen Lian drew his sandalwood sword. The sword was old, and the surface was bumpy and roughed up. It looked as though it could not even deal a clean cut on a tofu.

His movement when he drew the sword was smooth, it was fast as lightning, yet every move was clear as the day.

As though one was standing underneath a giant waterfall; the stream raced down from the top, crushing to the ground. It was an impactful and awe-inspiring sight.

When Shen Lian drew the sword, it felt as though life was instilled into it.

The wooden sword cut through the air with an abstruse track. At the same time, a wave of silver needles as thin as cow's hair accompanied by a sliver of silver-white moonlight, flew right at Shen Lian mercilessly, just as a torrent of the storm.

With a quick flick, the wooden sword deflected each and every one of the silver needles.

It was as easy as strong wind sweeping away fallen leaves.

Accompanied by a loud noise, a white ray of sword aura that was almost visible appeared with the speed of lightning.

The target - Ye Liuyun - was not far away.

Shen Lian sighed in his heart. After all, he did not manage to hold back. In a moment of life and death, he failed to calculate and keep everything under his control.

The wave of silver needles was one of the top hidden weapon techniques. It had a very cliché name –'Needles Sprinkled under the Stormy Sky'. Each and every one of the silver needles contained powerful essential Qi. Unlike what Shen Lian thought, it was not something that could be overcome easily.

Without the skill of Being and Non-Being of Sword Aura which was founded on some abstruse theory, Shen Lian would have easily been injured by the hidden weapon.

The best part about Being and Non-Being of Sword Aura was the abstruseness in its pierce that transcended mortal martial arts. It was close to being a supernatural power or Daoist technique.

Of course, Shen Lian had to put in his entire strength and pour in waves of essential Qi into the Being and Non-Being of Sword Aura.

That was the first time he used Being and Non-Being of Sword Aura in an actual battle. He could not promise that the Ye Liuyun could still be alive after taking on the sword aura.

Ye Liuyun's soaring sword flew at the sword aura, as though it was trying to stop the sword aura in its track.

He noticed that Shen Lian's spirit dampened after producing his sword aura as he picked up the scent of danger. That was why he decided to stop the strange sword aura before continuing with the battle.

However, reality always differed from one's wish. Before the soaring sword could do anything, the sword aura disappeared. By the time it reappeared, it was cutting close to him.

What was scarier was the absolute killing intent gave off by the sword aura. So scary that he found himself unable to move.

The Ice Jade that he wore sent icy breaths into his spirit, and he was able to react as fast as he could – he raised his hand.

In the end, he had to face the absolute sword aura that could break even refined steel with his body of blood and flesh.