Douluo Continent: Becoming a God Through Taking on Disciples Begins with Intercepting Zhu Zhuqing

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He skillfully dodged most of the sword leaves, and with a series of swings of his Seven Kill Sword, dozens of golden sword energies rained down as he counterattacked.

The two figures flashed and clashed rapidly in the arena, their sword energy crisscrossing.

Although Jiang Yunzhou's level was lower than Chen Xin's, he fought Chen Xin to a standstill with his soul skill characteristics and eight times the combat power, and was not at a disadvantage at all.

Of course, the two were just sparring, not engaging in a life-or-death battle.

Bone Douluo's lips twitched slightly as she watched. Recalling her own frustrating sparring match from back then, she couldn't help but curse inwardly, "Why is it that this old swordsman can fight so 'elegantly' with this kid?"

He could naturally tell that the two people in the arena were verifying each other's swordsmanship and observing the essence of each other's sword intent.

"Ding-ding-dang-dang~~~"

The sound of the sword blade colliding with the sword energy was crisp and continuous.

Taking advantage of a brief moment of confusion, Jiang Yunzhou raised his hand and his third soul ring glowed with a pale green light, enveloping himself.

"Third Soul Skill: Spirit Source Revival".

The tiny scratches from the sword energy that had grazed his torn sleeve were healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

He now understood that if he didn't use rule-based soul skills like 'Severing Law' to launch a surprise attack, facing Chen Xin, who was at level 96, head-on would indeed be quite stressful.

Chen Xin landed back on the ground, raising an eyebrow slightly, his interest growing stronger: "Attack, defense, healing... young friend, you are truly versatile!"

"Senior's Seven Kill Sword has brought the art of 'killing' to a state of perfection. I admire you greatly."

As soon as Jiang Yunzhou finished speaking, his fifth spirit ring suddenly shone brightly, and a blue-green halo rapidly spread out from him.

Fifth Soul Skill: Boundless Sword Tomb!

The ground of the entire training ground churned violently, countless sharp sword-like plants burst forth from the earth, and invisible sword energy filled the air, forming a powerful suppressive domain.

Chen Xin suddenly felt a weight around him, and the Seven Kill Sword in his hand emitted an excited hum.

He laughed heartily: "Domain? Well done!"

The seventh soul ring beneath his feet shone brightly, and the ten-meter-long Seven Kill True Body suddenly appeared, along with a domain power full of killing intent that erupted!

"Seventh Soul Skill - Martial Soul True Body! Seven Kill Domain!"

Jiang Yunzhou did not interrupt his spellcasting.

Two powerful domains clashed violently! With a deafening roar, the bluestone slabs of the training ground shattered inch by inch, and the shockwaves forced Ning Fengzhi and the others watching from the sidelines to retreat repeatedly.

However, it was soon clear which of the two fields was superior.

Jiang Yunzhou's Sword Tomb Domain seemed to be of a higher and more profound level. Chen Xin's Seven Kill Domain fluctuated violently at its edge, showing signs of weakness, as if it would break at any moment!

With a loud shout, Chen Xin wielded his massive Seven Kill True Body, his fourth soul ring flashing, and a three-meter-long solid sword blade, imbued with armor-piercing power, slashed down fiercely: "Fourth Soul Skill - Unleashed Killing Intent!"

“Young friend Yunzhou, your domain contains the essence of ‘growth,’ while my domain is imbued with the core of ‘slaughter.’ Let’s see which is stronger!”

"The way of the sword is not limited to one path, senior, please be careful."

Jiang Yunzhou smiled, then raised his hand and gestured, causing countless sword grasses and invisible sword energy within his domain to move, and his fourth soul ring to shimmer.

"Fourth Soul Skill - Myriad Transformations Sword Prison!"

In an instant, countless fine sword energies, like a torrential downpour, shot towards Chen Xin, obscuring the sky and blocking out the sun.

Chen Xin showed no fear, his Seven Kill True Form swept across, and his sixth soul skill was activated: "Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin!"

Golden sword rain and azure sword energy collided and annihilated wildly in mid-air, exploding into a sky full of dazzling light fragments, illuminating the entire martial arts arena in a bizarre and surreal way.

Jiang Yunzhou's eyes sharpened, and the dazzling 100,000-year-old red soul ring beneath his feet suddenly lit up!

A solidified nine-leaf sword herb appeared before him, and a seemingly ordinary yet powerful strike, capable of severing rules, was unleashed silently.

"Sixth Soul Skill - One Sword Severs the Law!"

"One hundred thousand year soul ring!"

"When did the teacher get a 100,000-year spirit ring?"

“Five ten thousand years, one hundred thousand years!” Ning Fengzhi couldn’t control himself and exclaimed, his eyes filled with shock.

Bone Douluo raised an eyebrow and added quietly, "Feng Zhi, listen to your uncle's advice, go back and quickly have a few more daughters..."

Chapter 141 I really want to become sworn brothers with you

Ning Fengzhi was not listening to any of these words at the moment.

His gaze was fixed on Jiang Yunzhou, his lips moved slightly, and he finally only let out a soft "tsk tsk tsk".

He looked at his daughter, Ning Rongrong, hoping she could give him an answer. However, judging from Ning Rongrong's reaction, she seemed to be no better off than him.

Never mind, he's probably unreliable too!

Not only him, but everyone's attention is now completely drawn to that red spirit ring.

Not for any other reason than that a 100,000-year spirit ring is indeed rare. Among the people present, not to mention having one, some had never even seen one before!

"His seventh and eighth spirit rings...could they also be 100,000 years old?" Ning Fengzhi muttered unconsciously to himself.

Faced with this sword strike, Chen Xin's composure finally vanished, because he was unable to dodge Jiang Yunzhou's attack, as if he had been forcibly locked onto.

He couldn't dodge this attack at all, and his defenses failed.

Looking at the shallow wound on his body, he knew that the other party had held back.

He immediately wanted to activate his eighth soul skill, but the surging soul power within him suddenly stopped, and the power connection of the soul skill that was about to take shape was forcibly severed by an invisible force!

The spectator, Bone Fighter, grinned, thinking: "That kid Yunzhou has finally used this move... I wonder what the old swordsman is thinking right now."

At this moment, Chen Xin was forced to retreat hastily, and his soul power circulation quickly returned to normal.

His tone was filled with disbelief: "What kind of soul skill is this? It can actually affect the flow of soul power and forcibly interrupt the release of a soul skill?"

Jiang Yunzhou simply smiled.

Chen Xin took a deep breath and said with a wry smile, "If it were truly a life-or-death struggle, you would probably have used these methods to deal with me long ago."

"It's just a friendly spar, isn't it?"

He nodded knowingly, but the more he witnessed Jiang Yunzhou's methods, the more turbulent his heart became.

This incredible spirit ring configuration was already enough to disturb his mind, but what was even more terrifying were the effects of his spirit skills: penetration, protection, healing, domain, spell interruption...

Almost every move he makes is impossible to defend against, and Jiang Yunzhou hasn't even released his Martial Soul True Form yet, has he?

It seems he hasn't used his eighth soul skill yet? Judging from this, it seems he's already lost in a sparring match!

"Hahaha~ I was actually thinking of giving way to you before, but now it seems I was too presumptuous."

"Senior, you flatter me."

Jiang Yunzhou's breathing was steady. "This move is called: 'Severing the Law with One Sword'! In my humble opinion, the sword is not only a weapon to defeat enemies, but can also be used as a measure of reason. Following the principles of heaven and earth, one can sever false laws."

"Follow the principles of heaven and earth, and reject false and illusory methods."

Chen Xin murmured and repeatedly chewed on these ten words. The sharp, sword-like light in his eyes gradually became deep and bright, as if he had seen a completely new realm.

He once again used the Seven Killings True Body and unleashed a sword strike.

This sword strike lacked some of its usual pure ferocity, but it possessed a greater grasp and guidance of the surrounding 'momentum,' cleverly avoiding the densest invisible sword energy cutting within the Sword Tomb domain.

"Throughout my life, I have only followed the principle of 'power to break all laws,' believing that this is the true path of the Seven Killers..." Chen Xin's tone carried a hint of realization and excitement.

"Young friend, your few words, coupled with this sword strike, have truly enlightened this old man!"

After saying that, his fighting spirit surged again, and his ninth spirit ring shone brightly!

"Ninth Soul Skill: Divine and Demonic Slash!"

Two colossal sword beams, seemingly capable of splitting heaven and earth, descended from the heavens with an unparalleled power akin to judging gods and demons!

Jiang Yunzhou's expression hardened slightly, and he dared not be negligent. His seventh soul ring then shone brightly.

"Seventh Soul Skill: Sword Grass Descends!"

A nine-leaf sword grass dharma image, with leaves as proud as celestial swords, rose from the ground, drawing up a torrent of azure sword energy that surged upwards and collided violently with the two golden sword lights!

After the deafening roar, a huge, bottomless ravine was left in the center of the training ground.

As the smoke and dust slowly dissipated, both of them had retracted their Martial Soul True Forms.

Looking at Jiang Yunzhou, whose aura remained calm and composed, Chen Xin sincerely praised him: "Young friend, I have lost. However, you have made me understand that the breadth of swordsmanship is not limited to 'ultimate offense,' but also includes 'the wisdom of adapting to circumstances'..."

"Thank you!" he said, bowing slightly.

Jiang Yunzhou returned the greeting with a cupped hand and said sincerely, "Senior, you flatter me. From your Seven Kill Sword, I have also experienced the power of focus that is 'extreme in swordsmanship and sincere in the Way,' and I have benefited greatly from it."

A pale blue sword seed quietly materialized at his fingertips.

"I still have an eighth soul skill, 'Sword Seed - Heart Reflects the Universe,' which can plant a sword seed invisibly, sense location, trigger attacks, and even seal soul power. Today's exchange has been enough, so I will not embarrass myself any further."

After Jiang Yunzhou finished speaking, he felt that his words were a bit awkward. Why did it feel like his eighth soul skill could not only hurt people, but also insult them as bastards?

Good grief, a double attack!

Chen Xin stared intently at the sword seed, lost in thought: "A sword can not only cut, but also plant a sword seed, and seal..."

"So, the dimensions of swordsmanship are far broader and deeper than I imagined..."

In this world, the way of the sword is far less prosperous than in other worlds, so his knowledge is naturally limited to things beyond his comprehension.

It is precisely because of this that Chen Xin was unable to attain enlightenment and become a deity.

He sheathed his Seven Kill Sword and, for the first time, offered Jiang Yunzhou a formal greeting, a gesture of respect between equals: "Young friend Jiang, I have learned a great deal from today's battle. If there is an opportunity in the future, I will certainly seek your guidance on the art of swordsmanship again!"

"This junior will be ready to welcome you at any time, senior, to discuss the art of swordsmanship together," Jiang Yunzhou replied solemnly.

This exchange is not about winning or losing, but about testing the sword.

Both of them gained something, which was the original intention of this exchange.

After the sparring session ended, Bone Douluo flashed to Jiang Yunzhou's side and patted his shoulder heavily with her large, fan-like hand, showing a hint of intimacy.

"Jiang Yunzhou, you're being unfair!"

Gu Rong feigned displeasure, but her tone was full of amazement, "You fought that old swordsman to a standstill, but how come when you sparred with me back then..."

He recalled his frustrating battle and couldn't help but glare and bristle.

He dared not go all out, yet he had to force himself to remain undefeated, which made him extremely frustrated.