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Chapter 140 3 Clear Sword Technique

The fact that Zhang Liang would replace Chisongzi to participate in the battle was originally known only to Chisongzi and several elders of Tianzong. Even the Tianzong disciples who were accompanying him were kept in the dark, not to mention Xiaoyaozi.

"Brother, is this really your decision?" Xiaoyaozi couldn't help but turn his gaze to Chisongzi and ask.

"That's right, Zifang will be the next leader of our Tianzong." Chisongzi took off the Xueji Sword from his back with a smile on his face, and then said: "If you can defeat Zifang, this Xueji Sword will be kept by your Renzong for the time being. I am old, so I will not get involved in this competition."

This statement may seem plain, but it has a deeper meaning to others. Chi Songzi's strength has long been known to everyone among the various schools of thought. It may be a bit exaggerated to say that he is second only to the immortals on land, but if we talk about the top few strong men, no one will question his status.

Among the numerous schools of thought, some schools have masters of the level of land immortals, such as the successive generations of the School of Diplomacy, and the Confucian Xunzi. As for the Yin-Yang School in the Qin Dynasty, it is even more powerful, with two land immortals, Donghuang Taiyi and Chu Nangong, and the Tianzong has a veteran land immortal like Bei Mingzi.

However, the Ren Sect is in an awkward situation. Its masters who were at the level of immortals on earth had ascended to heaven decades ago, and no one has yet been able to reach that level. Therefore, it has always been at a disadvantage in the competition with the Tian Sect.

Now, no one from the Ren Sect has been promoted yet, but Chisongzi from the Tian Sect has already started preparing for a breakthrough and promotion. If Chisongzi succeeds, how will the Ren Sect deal with it? Will it be suppressed by the Tian Sect for decades again?

At this moment, Xiaoyaozi was a little confused. He reached the late stage of Grandmaster two years ago and learned the advanced secret technique of the Human Sect, which was powerful enough to pose a threat to masters of Chisongzi's level. Therefore, he was full of confidence in this competition and planned to completely suppress the Tian Sect. However, Chisongzi did not fight in person, but sent Zhang Liang to fight.

The secret technique in his hand was his biggest trump card, and it would have a great chance of success if he used it for the first time against Chi Songzi. But if it was exposed now, it would be difficult to produce the same effect next time.

Xiaoyaozi couldn't help but look at Zhang Liang, trying to guess Chisongzi's intentions.

Tianzong is powerful, so Chisongzi can deal with it calmly; but Renzong has been in a slump for many years, so Xiaoyaozi has to make great efforts to improve the status of Renzong.

When facing Zhang Liang, Xiaoyaozi certainly recognized him and knew Zhang Liang's situation well, but he did not think that Zhang Liang could pose a threat to him.

"Forget it, I'd better keep that secret technique as a backup. If I can successfully seize the Xue Ji Sword this time, it will be a good result." Xiaoyaozi thought secretly in his heart.

Zhang Liang still looked at Xiaoyaozi with a smile on his face, holding his sword and standing without any impatience. When Xiaoyaozi came back to his senses, Zhang Liang smiled and said, "Please make the first move!"

"Please!" Xiaoyaozi suppressed his distracting thoughts and looked focused. As a warrior, he would never be distracted during a battle.

With a clanging sound of sword, the Changsheng Sword in Zhang Liang's arms was unsheathed. A cold light flashed, and it instantly split into three sword energies and rushed straight towards Xiaoyaozi.

"This is the Three Purities Sword Technique. I didn't expect that he has mastered it to perfection in such a short time!" Chisongzi, who was watching the battle from a distance, was surprised and delighted.

The Three Purities Sword Technique is a unique sword technique of the Taoist Tianzong. Although it is not considered to be the top-level sword technique, it is still first-class in the world. It was created by a sword master of the Tianzong two hundred years ago. It is extremely difficult to practice, but its power is not inferior to those top sword techniques.

Xiaoyaozi recognized Zhang Liang's sword technique at a glance, but he did not panic. He swung his sword, and the sword energy like cold stars instantly broke Zhang Liang's sword attack.

This move was just to detect the opponent's strength. After the move, Zhang Liang was slightly surprised. Although Zhang Liang was only at the initial stage of Tongxuan, his true essence was even more powerful and pure than some masters at the late stage of Grandmaster. Although Xiaoyaozi had just been promoted to the late stage of Grandmaster for one or two years, his strength was almost the same as Zhang Liang's.

For Zhang Liang, this was just a slight surprise, but for Xiaoyaozi, it was a huge shock. He originally thought that he had an overwhelming advantage in cultivation, but he never thought that he would end up in a tie with Zhang Liang.

The battle was still going on. After one move, the two did not stop and displayed all kinds of wonderful sword techniques one after another. After fighting for a long time, it seemed that neither side showed any momentum of victory.

During this short period of time, Zhang Liang changed dozens of different sword techniques, including those from the Tianzong, those circulated in the martial arts world, and even some unknown sword techniques, but these sword techniques were used freely and without any hesitation in his hands.

Zhang Liang's eclectic swordsmanship shocked countless people, and Xiaoyaozi mastered the swordsmanship to perfection. No matter how Zhang Liang changed his moves, he could remain as steady as a rock and remain unmoved.

"He is indeed the leader of the Human Sect. Xiaoyaozi's Human Sect swordsmanship is truly extraordinary. A grandmaster in the late stage can mobilize the power of heaven and earth. It seems that it will not be easy to defeat him with only the Tian Sect's swordsmanship!" Zhang Liang thought secretly in his heart.

At the same time, Xiaoyaozi was even more shocked and distressed. His cultivation was the result of decades of hard work, but now he couldn't defeat the young opponent Zhang Liang. If this continued, he wouldn't feel proud even if he won.