On the plane, James taught Henry the meditation method recorded in the medical book.Meditation was the quickest way to concentrate one’s energy.Henry was relatively strong in External Martial Arts. Although he had not reached the extreme, he was at the cusp of it.His physical fitness was also much more honed than a regular person’s.After learning the meditation method, Henry would be able to amass his True Energy in a month’s time.Once he’s able to accomplish that, he would be able to start practicing Heavenly Breath.While teaching Henry the meditation method, James also passed on the cultivation method of Heavenly Breath.As James traveled to Durandal, many people dressed in black coats and masks gathered in an empty field near Mount Thunder Sect. The place was a suburb a few kilometers away from Terentville.Whoosh!A figure descended from the sky.The person wore an oversized black coat and had a hideous mask covering her face. In their hand, they held a mysterious
Mount Thunder Sect’s forces were already in a defensive formation and were on high alert ever since they received Celestial Sect’s declaration. It seemed as if they were preparing to fight against a formidable enemy.The Mount Thunder Sect members gathered in the main hall all immediately drew their weapons upon learning that men from Celestial Sect had appeared at the foot of the mountain.“This isn’t the time to act carelessly.” Jackson promptly stopped them.“Mr. Cabral, we’re already backed into a corner. Do you expect us to wait until they attack our base before we begin to fight back?” an elder retorted furiously.Jackson waved his hand to quiet him. “The Celestial Sect has been making some bold moves during this period. I’ve already deployed people to investigate them. Although they recruited many sects and families, it seems that they left innocent people unharmed. They sent us a letter to notify us of their visit so let’s see what they have to say first.”Jackson stepped
A sharp sound rang out as the elder’s sword collided with the Malevolent Sword.The elder, a fifth-rank grandmaster, felt a fearsome force sweep toward him the moment their swords collided. Immediately afterward, his body was flung away by the shock and he fell to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.Several disciples rushed over to help him up.Jackson looked at the events unfold with furrowed brows and his lips tightened into a thin line.The strength of the Celestial Sect’s leader had exceeded his expectations.“Are you really doing this for the benefit of Sol’s martial world?” Jackson looked doubtfully at Thea, who was wearing a mask.“Yes.”Thea parted her lips and said plainly, “I’m sure you have an idea of the threat that looms over Sol’s martial world. The Capital’s affairs are like a muddy quagmire, and the situation at Orient Commerce is also chaotic. Meanwhile, the Gu Sect is lying in wait for an opportunity. To add to all this, the election is soon upon us.
Her movements were too fast.No one in Mount Thunder Sect was capable of clearly seeing her movements.It took Jackson a long time to compose himself after his initial shock.“I admit defeat.”Upon hearing Jackson’s surrender, Thea sheathed her sword.In a split second, she returned to her original spot again.Jackson looked at Thea, who was still donning her ghoulish mask and said, “Although I’ve lost, I can’t allow Mount Thunder Sect to merge with Celestial Sect. If you want to kill me, go ahead. I won’t fight back.”“Do you think I’m afraid to take your life?” Thea regarded him ruthlessly.In the next instant, she appeared before Jackson and pressed the blade of the unsheathed Malevolent Sword against his chest once more.Jackson remained unfazed even as he was being threatened by the Celestial Sect’s leader.He said, “I’ll admit my strength is inferior to yours. However, I won’t allow Mount Thunder Sect to bow to other forces. Disciples of Mount Thunder Sect, heed my word
“What if you lose?” Simon squinted his eyes and glared at the masked opponent.Despite everything, he still maintained his composure. It was also plainly obvious that he regarded Celestial Sect’s leader lightly.“If I lose, I’ll leave with my disciples immediately and never set foot into Mount Thunder Sect again.”“I’m afraid that’s not a fair trade. Since you’ve brought the fight all the way to our territory, you’ll have to be prepared to pay the price.” Simon’s face darkened, and his body let off oppressive energy.The energy beamed toward the sky and dispersed into the clouds.The clouds in the hazy sky immediately dispersed, and the sun’s rays poured down. The Mount Thunder Sect’s disciples and the Celestial Sect’s disciples stepped back at this impressive display.Thea stood firmly in place, and her baggy coat fluttered in the wind.“Grand Patriarch, take my sword,”Jackson called out and threw the Frost Sword toward Simon.Simon caught it in his hand without turning ba
Simon’s gaze shifted again, and he stared at the Malevolent Sword in Thea’s hand.He knew first-hand how terrifying the sword was. Back in the Snow Cavern, he was almost possessed by the sword when he picked it up.The sword could affect and control a person’s heart and mind. It was an extremely valuable and unusual sword. Since his strength had been honed to a higher level, Simon was confident he could control the Malevolent Sword.“Thomas, give it to me. You can’t control the sword and you’ll fall into an abyss of despair. Give it to me, and I’ll destroy it,” Simon stretched out his hand and looked at his opponent sternly.Simon had mistaken Thea for Thomas because they were together when he first saw the Malevolent Sword.He had been out of his closed-door meditation for some time and returned to the Snow Cavern. However, when he got there, he could not find the Malevolent Sword and guessed that Thomas had taken it in his absence.Surprisingly, he reencountered the Malevolen
Simon deftly dodged Thea’s attack and reappeared in the distance.He wore a solemn expression as he continued to channel more energy into his sword technique.The Frost Sword hovered in front of him, and the tip of its blade pointed toward Thea. It spun in the air as if it were a drill.As it rotated, the surrounding air was drawn in and coalesced to form sharp shards of ice. The shards rapidly gathered and formed Ice Swords.Soon, hundreds of Ice Swords levitated in the air in front of Simon.“Attack.”Simon flicked his wrist.The hundreds of Ice Swords all rushed towards Thea with their sharp, glistening blades.“Shatter.”Thea’s deep voice resonated in the air.The Malevolent Sword swayed in the air, and several Sword Lights formed immediately, slicing the Ice Swords into pieces.Seizing the opening, Simon gripped his Frost Sword again and charged toward Thea with great speed. The Frost Sword was poised to strike at her vitals.Thea quickly raised her sword to defend her
The Malevolent Sword cut the Frost Sword in half, but Simon managed to land a blow on Thea’s chest at that critical moment.Her vitals took a direct hit from his palm thrust.Despite having potent Spirit Turtle’s blood in her body, Thea was unable to physically withstand the attack.Thea collapsed to the ground as her body was wracked with excruciating pain. Such was her condition that she was also unable to gather any energy.“It seems the stories about Simon’s strength weren’t just an exaggeration.”Beneath the mask, Thea’s face was ashen as blood trickled down the corner of her lips in a small stream.She was fortunate that Simon mistook her for Thomas and fought a lot more cautiously. Had he continued the fight, Thea would have likely not been a match for him.Gritting her teeth through the pain coursing through her body, Thea struggled to get up from the ground. Then, she sat in a lotus position and began circulating her true Energy as well as the Spirit Turtle’s blood to r