Chapter 21 - Arrival (1/2)
It's been more than two days, and Tatsuya was still traveling the vast lands of the Blue Wind Empire. He would sometime stop and regulate his breathing. In this way, he would be able to recover the huge amount of profound energy that he was using.
Currently, his speed had already approached the level of Half-Step Earth Profound Realm. Although, he is still at the 1st stage of True Profound Realm, he estimated that he could already match someone of the early stages of Spirit Profound Realm or even middle stages of the realm.
(Is that the Heavenly Sword Mountain Range? So, that is the physical manifestation of sword energies, huh.)
Tatsuya thought to himself, as he gazed at the gigantic mountain before him. Thick smoke and fog covered the mountain, as the astonishing amount of sword energy rippled everywhere. He could sense the danger that those sword energy carried.
His speed didn't decrease in the slightest; rather it sped up even further, to the point that his speed had infinitely approached the speed of an Earth Profound Realm cultivator. He retained his calmness and indifference, even before the suffocating aura of the whole mountain range.
Suddenly, Tatsuya titled his head to the right, as he completely halted his steps. In that moment, a group of individuals appeared within his sight. He immediately noticed the sword scar emblem on their robes, as he immediately deduced their identities.
*Boom*
The sword that previously passed through his left side, had sunk into the ground. It produced rumbles and tremor within the proximity, as Tatsuya felt the astonishing amount of profound energy condensed in that attack.
”A mere True Profound Realm cultivator dares to trespass within our villa's territory?!”
A deep voice resounded across the perimeter, as the voice itself resembled the thunder itself. Tatsuya directed his gaze towards the source of the sound. Through his innate ability, Elemental Sight, he discovered the person's cultivation realm.
2nd stage of Spirit Profound Realm
The person's hair fluttered across the winds, as a shining sword hung within his waist. His entire body emitted a sharp aura that could rip apart the wind. Despite his terrifying aura, Tatsuya just stood still, quietly analyzing their Eidos.
Overall, there stood 3, with the other two having 7th stage of True Profound Realm cultivation bases. They all stared at Tatsuya with their cold-blooded eyes, fully prepared to draw their blades. They unrestrainedly released their aura at its full power, desiring to pressure Tatsuya.
However, how can a measly aura intimidate Tatsuya's enhanced physical state?
He faced them full head-on, while releasing his 1st stage of True Profound Realm aura. The group before him stared at him with surprise flashing within their eyes.
”Hahaha, a measly commoner actually dares to face us head-on!”
”Normally, we would avoid conflicts, but seeing that you're trying to sneak around, you'll be punished for such act!”
The two individuals that stood beside the Spirit Profound Realm cultivator, stared at him with an eyes full of disdain. They sneered at Tatsuya without any restraint.
”…”
Tatsuya kept quiet, simply staring at the three individuals before him. The explosive profound energy within his body unceasingly revolved, ready to initiate a fight.
The other two who intended to annoy Tatsuya, suddenly closed their mouths. Veins bulged out of their forehead, as they felt anger rush towards their head. After all, a mere 1st stage of True Profound Realm cultivator actually dared to ignore them?
”You are courting death!”
They both kicked the ground, propelling themselves toward Tatsuya. Their speed surpassed the normal cultivators of True Profound Realm, showcasing their difference compared to them. Surprise flashed across Tatsuya's eyes, as he felt that the Heavenly Sword Villa really isn't that ordinary.
”Wolf Slash!”
”Earth Splitting Wave!”
They both maniacally uttered their technique's name, as their profound energy flowed towards their weapons. Their sword uttered a cry, as it released a deadly amount of sharp energy.
They both attacked from Tatsuya's side, and appeared like a blur beside him. Their sword swiftly tried to slash towards him. However, in the next instant, Tatsuya had already vanished from his location.
”Wha?!”
They both stared at each other, and soon collided with themselves. Their attacks landed on themselves, forcing them to utter a painful cry that resounded across the perimeter.
The strongest among them that hadn't moved even the slightest felt surprise and shock. Despite the terrifying speed that Tatsuya had shown, the man had still calmness on his face. His calm demeanor showed the vast amount of combat experience that he had gathered till this day.
”You think, you can hide from me?”
The man softly said, as he swiftly drew the sword within his waist. His hand opted the sword to slash behind him. The sword emitted a terrifying yet suffocating amount of sword energy, as it slashed behind him.
”Hmph.”
The man felt his sword hit nothing, and immediately fell into a defensive stance. He warily stared at his surroundings, waiting for the young man to counter attack.
Soon, a chop headed towards his head, as his instinct released a bunch of alarm that opted him to jump backward. He felt an extremely dense amount of profound energy pass in front of him.
*Boom!*
An ear-piercing sound rang to his own ears that made him stare at the space before him. His eyes widened in shock and anxiety, as he saw a gigantic horizontal scar on the ground before him. It dug deep to the ground, as it still emanated a deadly aura that made him feel threatened.
”Hm. So, this is ninjutsu once paired with profound energy, huh.”
He heard a surprised voice across him, as the man can't help but quickly turn his gaze towards the source of the voice. There, he saw the youth that he once deemed as harmless. His uniform that had dragon-carvings, fluttered across the wind.