Chapter 530 528: Powerful Reversal

On the Martial Arts Arena, He Yunkong's Sword Techniques were savagely powerful, leaving many of the disciples in constant shock. Several times, they thought Luo Tian was about to lose his life.

But even in this seemingly overwhelming situation, where He Yunkong came close to victory multiple times, Luo Tian evaded every attack with his Body Technique.

The disciples of the Three Sects had yet to see what was truly going on.

However, the high-ranking Elders of the Three Sects had already noticed something was amiss.

"A Spiritual Secret Technique?"

A glint of light flashed through Elder Lu's cloudy eyes.

'I never expected Luo Tian to have this kind of trump card.'

Furthermore, Luo Tian's proficiency in this Spiritual Secret Technique was clearly profound. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to subtly influence He Yunkong, whose Cultivation was so much higher than his own.

Even the other Elders present had only just now realized it.

"This kid has quite a few tricks up his sleeve."

The Grand Elder of the Sea Demon Palace snorted.

In his view, this was probably another benefit gained from the Martial Venerable's inheritance.

"Having a lot of trump cards is meaningless if they can't turn the tables," the tall elder from the Barbarian King Hall said.

Besides, did He Yunkong not have trump cards of his own?

In the eyes of the Three Sects' leadership, Luo Tian's performance was astonishing, but he still had no chance of winning!

Suddenly, BOOM!

A Cold Current Vortex erupted around Luo Tian. In coordination with the Ice Nether Sword in his hand, it unleashed a terrifying Cold Power of Yin Netherworld Tyranny!

Immediately after, his Wind Sword Intent erupted with full force!

In terms of Martial Veins, Luo Tian crushed He Yunkong.

In terms of Divine Soldiers, Luo Tian's Ice Nether Sword was a superior-grade weapon of the same tier and was perfectly compatible with his Nether Dragon Divine Vein.

In terms of Sword Intent, He Yunkong had only grasped an incomplete True Intent, while Luo Tian had long since comprehended the Wind Sword Intent.

In terms of Sword Dao Skills, Luo Tian, who cultivated the Celestial Sword Technique, also far surpassed He Yunkong!

Luo Tian used the Demon Thought Technique to amplify He Yunkong's anger and killing intent. Then, with his powerful Spiritual Sense, he locked onto him, searching for a flaw!

Right now, He Yunkong was riddled with openings. Luo Tian seized the opportune moment and launched a sudden counter-attack!

The third form of the Sky Wind Divine Sword, Wind Fang!

SLICE!

A grayish-white, chilling Sword Qi, resembling a long, narrow, dark crescent moon, swirled with a vortex of cold wind as it shot forward!

In his current state, by the time He Yunkong reacted, it was already a fraction too late.

DING! SLICE! PUFF!

The Sword Light struck He Yunkong's body.

His Defensive Treasure Armor protected his torso, but a bloody gash was left on his arm, sending a spray of blood into the air!

"HISS!"

He Yunkong cried out in pain, the shock of it sobering him up slightly.

The surrounding spectators were all stunned!

"What just happened?"

"Luo Tian actually unleashed such a terrifying sword strike!"

As the crowd exclaimed in amazement, the hearts of the Three Sects' high-ranking members also trembled.

Luo Tian had actually managed to injure He Yunkong!

This was simply unimaginable!

Luo Tian's timing was incredibly precise, and the profound meaning contained within that Sword Technique was also astonishing!

Following that, Luo Tian launched a continuous, thunderous assault, going all out in his counter-attack against He Yunkong!

He Yunkong was briefly at a disadvantage and sustained some minor injuries, but he quickly stabilized the situation.

"I... I was actually injured by you!"

Beyond his fury, He Yunkong's heart grew heavy as he became wary of Luo Tian's Spiritual Secret Technique!

"You had no confidence in beating me, so you paid a great price to force a breakthrough to the Celestial Pool Realm... but in the end, you still can't win against me!" Luo Tian said with a smile, his body exuding a sinister aura!

He pushed the Demon Thought Technique even further.

Even though He Yunkong was on guard, Luo Tian had already seen through the weaknesses in his mind. This, combined with Luo Tian's powerful Spiritual Power and the mysterious might of the Demon Thought Technique itself, meant that being cautious wasn't necessarily enough!

And sure enough.

"Nonsense!"

He Yunkong's fury was stoked once more, and a Heart Demon was even beginning to grow in the depths of his mind!

He had suffered too much frustration at Luo Tian's hands and had witnessed his meteoric rise.

His desperation to win at all costs was a reflection of just how terrified he was to lose!

DING! DING! HISS! HISS!

The two clashed again, Sword Qi crisscrossing as they fought to a standstill!

Luo Tian relied on his powerful Spiritual Sense, agile Body Technique, and superb Swordsmanship to specifically target He Yunkong's openings.

But the enraged He Yunkong was still ferocious, and a single moment of carelessness could lead to Luo Tian's defeat!

What was expected to be a dull, one-sided battle had now become an incredibly thrilling and suspenseful affair.

Yan Yufeng's expression was cold and grim!

'Even after I helped him break through to the Celestial Pool Realm, He Yunkong still hasn't dealt with Luo Tian. What a disgrace!'

Even if He Yunkong won in the end, he would have no face left.

The only consolation was that he was now guaranteed to win their five-year agreement.

After all, if this dragged on, Luo Tian's chances of winning were still slim.

Fighting while simultaneously using a Spiritual Secret Technique placed a heavy burden on him, one he couldn't sustain for long.

Meanwhile, as the battle continued, He Yunkong's resistance to the Spiritual Secret Technique would only grow stronger!

As one's strength waned while the other's waxed, how could Luo Tian possibly win?

"In the end, the gap in their Cultivation is just too vast!"

"For Luo Tian to have come this far is already more than enough!"

The other high-ranking members of the Tai Yuan Sect sighed.

The Grand Elder of the Sea Demon Palace, however, became even more determined in his resolve to eliminate Luo Tian!

「On the Martial Arts Arena.」

'No, I still have a chance to win!' Luo Tian thought.

This strategy was indeed more taxing on him.

But Luo Tian's Spiritual Power was formidable, and in terms of True Essence, since he cultivated the Celestial Essence Water Condensation Technique, his reserves far exceeded those of his peers.

Besides, Luo Tian still had another trump card to play!

「At a certain moment!」

SLICE! BANG!

Luo Tian seized an opening and unleashed a powerful sword strike, but He Yunkong suddenly regained some clarity and spun around, slashing out with his own sword!

Luo Tian's Sword Technique was shattered by He Yunkong's.

"You brat, you only know how to use these crooked, unorthodox methods to influence..." He Yunkong shouted coldly.

He wasn't in a hurry. If he dragged this out, he was certain to win. It was just that failing to deal with Luo Tian after all this time was utterly humiliating!

However, before He Yunkong could finish his sentence...

SWOOSH!

A bone-chilling Sword Light slashed out from behind him without any warning!

"What?"

He Yunkong spun around hastily, only to see a sword floating a short distance behind him!

SLICE! BANG!

He Yunkong was sent flying over ten meters. Most of the damage was blocked by his Treasure Armor, but a bloody gash was left on his limbs.

Furthermore, all of Luo Tian's attacks contained the Yin Netherworld Cold Power from his Nether Dragon Divine Vein, which possessed an extremely corrosive quality.

This time, He Yunkong suffered an even more ferocious invasion of cold energy!

SLICE! SWISH! SWISH!

Luo Tian launched a fierce assault.

He abandoned the Demon Thought Technique and instead used the art of Controlling the Sword with Thought to attack He Yunkong from the front and back!

To a certain extent, dividing his focus caused the power of his Swordsmanship to decrease, but the effect of the pincer attack completely compensated for it, throwing He Yunkong into a panic.

Several more gashes appeared on He Yunkong's thigh and neck.

"This is... Controlling the Sword with Thought?"

"How is he doing that?"

The high-ranking members of the Three Sects were once again shocked by Luo Tian.

Only when one's Spiritual Power reached a certain level could this be achieved. Generally speaking, this required the Cultivation of a High Tier Celestial Pool Realm expert!

Luo Tian's Spiritual Power had certainly not reached that level; it must be due to a special Secret Technique.

"Wind Fang!"

Luo Tian controlled both swords, executing the same attack from the front and back. Two crescent-moon-like blades instantly appeared on the Martial Arts Arena, hurtling toward He Yunkong!

"Damn it!"

He Yunkong's face was dark. With the continuous injuries and the erosion of the Cold Power, his condition had begun to decline!

The surrounding audience held their breath.

At first, they had no faith in Luo Tian whatsoever, but now they were starting to feel uncertain.

Luo Tian was simply too full of surprises!

"Luo Tian, you have truly surprised me!"

"But it's time for this to end!"

He Yunkong's eyes were dark and piercing, his voice low!

WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

The True Essence around He Yunkong was suddenly tinged with a dark and sinister aura, becoming volatile and chilling!

"The Thief King's fragmented Secret Technique!"

"During the last Three Sects' gambling match, He Yunkong used this Secret Technique to win two rounds!"

Cries of alarm erupted from below the stage!

After using this Secret Technique, He Yunkong's combat power would surge, making him terrifyingly strong!

Luo Tian's chances of winning were already slim. Now, he was likely finished!

"Fallen Moon Burial Heaven!"

He Yunkong brandished his Profound Artifact Treasure Sword. A dazzling white Sword Qi shot into the sky, fanning out.

As he brought his sword down...

HISS! HISS! HISS!

Endless white feather-like Sword Lights formed a storm of sword-feathers, pouring down and enveloping the entire Martial Arts Arena!

This was the strongest move from the Illusion Feather Sword Technique that He Yunkong could currently execute. Combined with his Amplification Secret Technique, the power it unleashed was absolutely terrifying!

An ordinary Half-step Celestial Pool Realm expert wouldn't dare to block it and might even be annihilated!

"Not good!"

"How could He Yunkong use such a heavy hand!"

The high-ranking members of the Tai Yuan Sect were all alarmed and flew out!

They could not allow a genius like Luo Tian to die under He Yunkong's sword!

Facing He Yunkong's killing blow, Luo Tian almost felt the illusion of being powerless to resist!

But he did not give up. A sharp glint shot from his eyes!

SWISH!

While executing the Wind Manipulation Technique, Luo Tian also integrated the Body Technique Profound Meaning of the Moon Shadow Escape Heaven!

The Moon Shadow Escape Heaven encompassed various Body Secret Skills.

Luo Tian had currently cultivated it to the first level, the Moon Shadow Step.

Integrating the Moon Shadow Step Technique into his movements, Luo Tian's speed skyrocketed. He transformed into a crescent moon-like afterimage, perilously dodging He Yunkong's Swordsmanship attack.

At the same time, he rapidly closed in on He Yunkong!

Luo Tian pushed the Ice Nether Sword to its limit, and an invisible wave of dim light, accompanied by a startlingly cold killing intent, spread out!

The second form of the King Level Void Yin Sword Technique, Shadowy Stab!

Luo Tian thrust out a dim, formless Sword Qi. It was silent, yet it exuded a lethal chill!

HISS!

He Yunkong suddenly sensed an intense crisis but saw nothing. He only caught a fleeting glimpse of a dark black line piercing through the void and streaking past his neck.

That sword strike was so astonishingly fast it made his heart tremble violently!

RUMBLE!

On the Martial Arts Arena, tens of thousands of feather-like Sword Qi rained down. The blinding light and immense Sword Qi spread out, obscuring everything!

"Luo Tian!"

Elder Lu waved his sleeve, and an incredibly powerful wave of blue light swept across the arena.

The smoke and dust on the Martial Arts Arena instantly dissipated, revealing a clear view of the scene.

But Elder Lu only saw a scene of devastation. Luo Tian was nowhere to be found. 'Could he have been annihilated?'

HISS! SPURT!

At that moment, he abruptly looked up and saw He Yunkong in mid-air. A bloody line had appeared on his neck, and blood was gushing out!

Meanwhile, Luo Tian stood thirty or forty meters to He Yunkong's side, completely unscathed.

Elder Lu and the other high-ranking members of the Tai Yuan Sect stared in utter horror!

They had originally come to save Luo Tian.

But Luo Tian was perfectly fine, while He Yunkong had suffered a fatal wound!

"No..."

A hoarse, unwilling cry escaped He Yunkong's throat as he fell from the sky.