A peerless treasured sword requires countless painstaking efforts from a blacksmith to create, and such a treasured sword, when nurtured by a Sword Cultivator over time, has a high probability of giving birth to a so-called Sword Spirit.
For example, his Fifteen is actually the Sword Spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword.
And when that time comes, the glory of the blacksmith will return once again!
Subsequently, Yang Wudi and Bai He each gave instructions to their clansmen, and the two of them, along with Bai Chenxiang, set off with Xiao Tian's group towards the Defense Clan.
Another ten days passed.
Under everyone's hurried journey, they finally arrived at the location of the Defense Clan, Longxing City!
The Defense Clan's territory in Longxing City was also very easy to recognize, and under Yang Wudi's guidance, they quickly arrived.
In front of the Defense Clan's gate.
"Old rhinoceros, come out quickly, we're here!"
Bai He shouted directly at the gate.
The gatekeepers, seeing familiar faces like Bai He and Yang Wudi, were already used to it and let them walk in without stopping them.
"Oh? Old White Bird, Old goat, today doesn't seem to be the day for our four single-attribute Sects to gather, does it? Why did you suddenly come?"
A middle-aged Spirit Master, wearing a rhinoceros headpiece, loose wide-leg pants, and clogs-like shoes, walked out from behind the main hall.
Upon seeing Bai He and Yang Wudi, he didn't say a word and immediately gave them a hug, showing that he was also very happy.
But then, he saw several strangers besides the two of them, and immediately asked, "These people are?"
Bai He and Yang Wudi exchanged glances, feeling a bit helpless; it seemed they had to explain again.
So the two of them pulled Niu Gao aside and re-explained everything.
After their eloquent explanations, half an hour later, Niu Gao walked up to Xiao Tian with a solemn expression and said, "You're Xiao Tian, right? Since both of them have already agreed to join your Shu Mountain Sword Sect, I have no other objections. I just have one request: if you can break through my defense, I will bring my clansmen to join your Shu Mountain Sword Sect!"
"How about it? I'm truly curious how you, a Spirit King, can defeat the strongest among us, Old goat. Seeing is believing, and I must witness it with my own eyes!"
Xiao Tian knew that this was just Niu Gao giving him an out, and he readily agreed, "Of course."
Subsequently, the group went outdoors.
Niu Gao didn't waste words; with a tap of his right foot, a rhinoceros phantom appeared behind him, which was his Spirit, the Plate Armor Giant Rhinoceros.
And seven spirit rings also rose from his body.
"Seventh Spirit Ability, Martial Soul True Body!"
Niu Gao let out a low roar, and his entire body suddenly grew larger. A huge Plate Armor Giant Rhinoceros appeared before everyone, and that wasn't all.
Niu Gao used all his remaining six spirit rings to build the strongest defense.
Everyone: ...
They said they didn't believe it, but they still went all out.
Yang Wudi and Bai He both looked a bit embarrassed, and Yang Wudi even reminded, "Xiao Tian, just do your best. This old rhinoceros's skin is really thick after he uses all his defenses; I find it very troublesome too."
Xiao Tian smiled slightly. Looking at Niu Gao, who was now exerting his full power, he also became interested. Could his attack break through the opponent's defense?
If it were close-range contact, then naturally it would be possible, as his third Spirit Ability could ignore defense.
But Niu Gao clearly wanted to see if he could withstand his Divine Sword Control Thunder True Skill, but he overlooked one point.
Lightning itself carries strong penetrative power. As long as he used his full strength, Niu Gao's defense might truly be insufficient.
After all, penetrative power, in a sense, is equivalent to breaking through defense!
Subsequently, Sword Fifteen appeared in Xiao Tian's hand, and its own spirit rings rose.
Xiao Tian applied all his amplification Spirit Abilities to himself, and his aura continuously soared, directly approaching a low-level Spirit Saint.
This time, Xiao Tian's next attack could not be further amplified by the fifth Spirit Ability, so he decided to change his approach.
Xiao Tian closed his eyes, mobilizing the Sword Intent within his body, and the sword body of Fifteen continuously emitted bursts of sword cries.
Perfect Sword Intent!
Sword Heart Illumination!
Yes, during this period, Xiao Tian had finally condensed his own Sword Heart, reaching the realm of Sword Heart Illumination!
"This... this is!" Yang Wudi looked at the scene before him. When Xiao Tian fought him back then, he didn't seem to have such a powerful intent, did he?
"Sword Heart! This is Sword Heart!"
Ning Rongrong said excitedly, "Xiao Tian is truly amazing. His talent in swordsmanship is even greater than Grandpa Sword's."
Now that Xiao Tian had condensed his Sword Heart, the next step would be to gradually condense his own Domain, which is... Sword Domain!
At this moment, Niu Gao, who had unleashed his Martial Soul True Body, despite having all his defenses activated, felt a strong sense of unease well up in his heart when he saw Xiao Tian like this, for reasons unknown.
Xiao Tian raised his long sword high, muttering incantations. In an instant, lightning flashed and thunder roared in the sky, as if the entire world was drawn by this powerful force.
"Nine Heavens Profound Evil, transform into Divine Thunder. Majestic Heavenly Might, guided by the sword!" With Xiao Tian's loud shout, a thick bolt of lightning descended from the sky, accurately striking his long sword.
Lightning flashed everywhere, and Xiao Tian's figure appeared exceptionally majestic under the illumination of the lightning. And under Xiao Tian's guidance, a powerful and aggressive bolt of lightning directly struck towards Niu Gao!
Niu Gao felt the powerful pressure coming at him, but he did not retreat. He roared, mobilizing all his spirit power to resist.
Boom!
Boom!
Bolt after bolt of lightning struck the plate armor on Niu Gao's body. In an instant, Niu Gao's body began to emit plumes of black smoke from the lightning strikes!
"Senior Niu Gao, how do you feel about the taste of this lightning? Are you ready to admit defeat?" Xiao Tian smiled faintly.
There was not a single intact spot on the plate armor on Niu Gao's body now, but he still stubbornly said, "Hmph, as expected of someone who can defeat Old goat with the body of a Spirit King, but for me, this is still a bit lacking."
Yang Wudi chuckled, covering his face. Niu Gao's entire body was now swaying precariously; he was just being stubborn.
Xiao Tian said with a 'dubious' expression, "Senior Niu Gao, are you sure? Should I hit you a few more times? Actually, my strength is more than this. I can instantly increase all my attributes tenfold. By then, I'm afraid you won't have time to regret it, you know? At that time, even if I have a healing secret technique, I probably won't be able to save you."
Xiao Wu suddenly thought of something and looked at Niu Gao, saying, "Senior Niu Gao, my brother is telling the truth. He managed to escape from the 100,000-year-old Titan Giant Ape by relying on another secret technique that amplifies combat power."
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