430: Blood Refining

The East Sea Sword Saint also drew his sword in retaliation, and before his blade even arrived, a biting sword intent had already enveloped Chen De, slaughtering him from all directions.

That sword intent was like a tangible entity, transforming into countless invisible qi currents, fine as needles, silent and imperceptible.

Wherever it passed, whether it was the Chaos Law or space itself, everything was neatly sliced open like tofu.

It left behind countless tiny, deep black fissures, as if a balloon had popped, emitting a heart-pounding devouring aura.

Chen De paid no heed, charging forward and striking a blow.

This strike was immensely powerful and heavy, concentrating all might into a single point, and all surrounding laws and space were similarly shattered.

When executed at this moment, it actually carried a hint of creation, as if splitting heaven and earth.

Both sides were fighting to kill, just as the East Sea Sword Saint had said.

If he didn't act, so be it, but once he did, he would go all out.

Chen De shared this thought; he came here to test the East Sea Sword Saint's strength, and if he had a chance to kill him, he wouldn't let it slip.

To break the surface with a point, the East Sea Sword Saint's all-encompassing attack would certainly not work against such a fighting style.

Because the gap between him and Chen De was not that large, nor was it an overwhelming disparity.

When poor, use precise strikes; when rich, use overwhelming firepower – this principle applies everywhere.

So, as Chen De approached the East Sea Sword Saint, all the sword intent surrounding him converged.

It condensed into a simple, unadorned ancient longsword, which thrust directly at Chen De.

This time, Chen De was not foolish enough to only attack and not defend.

His Eternal Imprisonment Source Armor was constantly activated; he could completely withstand the previously dispersed sword intent attacks.

If he didn't defend now that it was concentrated into a single point, he would be killed.

He immediately shifted his offensive, engaging in close combat with the ancient longsword formed by the condensed sword intent.

Both sabers and swords are close-combat weapons, and both saber cultivators and sword cultivators need close-range contact to unleash their full power.

The two forces collided, not with earth-shattering momentum, but with only a subtle crisp sound.

Crack... crack... crack... A circular ripple silently spread outwards from the point of contact.

Wherever it passed, the countless chaotic laws that filled the space were cleared away, leaving only an endless darkness.

But this clash between the two sides was not the end, but the beginning; the battle had just begun.

Sword intent reappeared and gathered before the East Sea Sword Saint, re-condensing into that ancient longsword, which he held in his hand.

Around Chen De, a massive ring of laws arose, with eighty-one different hues shimmering in response.

In the center of the law ring, a dynamic phantom appeared.

The phantom had no fixed shape, constantly changing like a chaotic state; this was Chen De's true form.

Having no fixed shape meant that any shape was his true form.

And the Monster Beast race's combat power is strongest in their true form.

Therefore, Chen De's human form, and indeed every form, possessed the combat power of his true form.

The blessing of the law ring was more like a passive ability, capable of comprehensively empowering the cultivator, enhancing both its effects and power.

The different levels of Saint Lords were merely due to the varying degrees of empowerment they received.

The battle continued, and this time it was the East Sea Sword Saint's turn to make the first move.

It wasn't that Chen De was willing, but that the East Sea Sword Saint's combat experience was far superior to his.

Since his transmigration, Chen De had always dominated his battles, rarely encountering opponents of equal strength.

For a moment, he was led by the East Sea Sword Saint's rhythm.

Although he had many memories, knowing and doing were two different things. Everyone knew how to do a split, but could everyone actually do it?

At this moment, Chen De finally found an opportunity to strike again, and this time it was the East Sea Sword Saint who only attacked and didn't defend.

No, it wasn't that he didn't defend.

This was a sword move, the Great Dao to Simplicity; although extremely simple, consisting only of the most basic slashes, thrusts, and cuts for beginners.

But Chen De saw the shadows of countless techniques within this sword move, without a single flaw.

High-level duels often require the most primitive fighting style — to break it with force.

Dragon Phoenix Evil Abyss Transformation!

Chen De's aura surged sharply, but his appearance remained unchanged.

With his innate characteristics, he could arbitrarily change his physical appearance, and it was the kind where there was truly no actual change.

Then came another combination skill, a Law-enhanced Qiankun Immemorial Square + Ultimate Boundless Seal, similar to a battlefield confinement skill.

Blood light enveloped the East Sea Sword Saint, causing his figure to suddenly stiffen.

But in just an instant, his body trembled, a flash of sword light swept across him, and the blood light vanished as he returned to normal.

But even that brief moment was enough for Chen De to seize control; in a fight between masters, time is meticulously precise.

Returning to the Ruins Annihilation Kill, he imbued the World Shattering Descending Demon Blade with the power of this skill, greatly enhancing its offensive power.

With a single slash, the East Sea Sword Saint's response was a fraction slower, but he still forcefully repelled him.

The East Sea Sword Saint was sent flying backward by this slash, and after he stopped and steadied himself, the burning intensity in his eyes deepened.

It had been a long time since he had encountered an evenly matched opponent, let alone one who could occasionally make him stumble.

Chen De was not idle either; as soon as the East Sea Sword Saint retreated, he immediately pursued him.

But the East Sea Sword Saint defended rigorously, blocking every attack.

And he was already prepared for Chen De's previous tactics, so they failed to achieve effective results.

The two once again stood in confrontation in the void, mutually locked onto each other, and the dark void formed by their battle seemed to tremble slightly at their presence.

"This move is called..."

"Extreme!"

Extreme Sword Style; it is not a technique, but a way of utilizing sword intent.

When used, it can greatly increase the power of a sword strike, and it is one of the most powerful moves among the East Sea Sword Saint's many sword arts.

As soon as this move was unleashed, Chen De immediately felt that the power of every single one of the East Sea Sword Saint's sword strikes had greatly increased.

The advantage he had gained from using the Dragon Phoenix Evil Abyss Transformation had been nullified, and both sides were once again on the same level.

Facing each other in battle, both wanted to use their ultimate trump cards.

The World Shattering Descending Demon Blade is both a cultivation method, a martial art, a domain, a saber intent, a weapon, and can even be seen as a unique law.

The most powerful skill in Chen De's arsenal was the World Shattering Descending Demon Blade, enhanced by the Law Ring.

The prerequisite for using this move was to first possess the blade itself.

Previously, he had always used it as a weapon, but now he could also use the demon blade to unleash a World Shattering Descending Demon Blade.

The East Sea Sword Saint also had a unique ultimate move, the most powerful among all his sword techniques, which he could also use as a trump card.

Chen De's eyes narrowed slightly, and he changed his grip on the saber; the East Sea Sword Saint did the same, changing his sword move.

From the looks of it, both sides wanted to decide the outcome with a single strike.

"World Shattering Descending Demon Blade..."

"One Sword..."

Two incomparably terrifying powers were brewing, but the presence of both individuals was becoming weaker and weaker... "Your Excellency Palace Master, preparations are complete."

"Good!"

"Immediately... begin!"