Chapter 553: Effortless Domination
This was the judgment of most people present.
Although Shen Xuan is an Ice Technique Golden Core.
After all, he formed his core only over ten years ago.
How could he be a match for Zheng Jinrui, who has been in the middle stage of True Pill for a century?
Even though the Golden Core is several times stronger than the average True Pill.
It still requires time to cultivate.
Generally speaking, in the early stage of Golden Core, under the same conditions, it is about three times that of a True Pill.
And Zheng Jinrui’s time to form his core is nine times that of Shen Xuan’s.
Moreover, he hails from a top-tier family of the Profound Celestial Sect, with cultivation techniques, spiritual artifacts, and divine powers, all of which are top-tier.
Theoretically, Shen Xuan has no advantage at all.
As the invisible Geng Metal sword qi exploded, the bone-chilling sharpness made several True Masters on Spirit Island instinctively reveal their Protective Spirit Shields.
Faced with the storm of invisible sword qi that could shred a normal True Master, Shen Xuan’s expression remained unchanged.
"It’s nothing much."
Shen Xuan extended his finger.
The Ice Soul Divine Sword manifested out of thin air, hovering in front of him.
"Witness my Streamer Sword Intent!"
In the next instant.
The Ice Soul Divine Sword shot out Ice Soul Divine Light, transforming into thousands of transparent ice threads as thin as hair, rushing forward.
The invisible Geng Metal sword qi, upon contacting the Ice Soul Divine Light, slowed down significantly, its sharpness weakened instantly, and was eroded and frozen by the profound ice cold qi of Ice Soul Divine Light.
"Sword Qi Condensing Silk!"
Nie Wuhen blurted out in disbelief.
He wasn’t the only one.
Even True Master Xuan Ku frowned slightly.
This is the true realm of Sword Dao Intent.
Shen Xuan actually integrated the Sword Dao Intent into his Ice Technique divine power.
This level of comprehension is simply extraordinary.
Celestial Wind True Master smiled without saying a word.
He had long since gotten used to Shen Xuan’s unexpected prowess.
Before coming here, Mysterious Trace True Master reminded him repeatedly.
To ensure that Shen Xuan doesn’t injure Zheng Jinrui fatally.
As for Shen Xuan failing in magical combat.
From start to finish, Mysterious Trace True Master never mentioned it.
Patriarch Zheng’s expression suddenly became uneasy.
Never did he imagine.
That Shen Xuan’s Sword Dao proficiency would reach such a realm.
Amidst the continuous "hissing" sounds.
Countless ice threads accurately collided with the Geng Metal sword qi.
The imposing storm of invisible Geng Metal sword qi gradually shrank and calmed.
The entire scene fell into silence.
Zheng Jinrui’s pupils shrank dramatically, his heart shaken.
His innate Sword Dao divine power was effortlessly countered by the opponent.
"Excellent! No wonder you are a prodigy of the Cyan Cloud Sect! Remarkable skill!"
Zheng Jinrui recognized he had met a formidable rival in his lifetime, and in his fury, he unexpectedly laughed.
He had heard of Shen Xuan’s reputation.
Ten years ago, he defeated the arrogant Zhuo Wuyan of the True Intent Sect in three breaths.
At the time, he thought to himself.
It was merely a magical combat between newly-formed Core Formation True Masters.
In his view, it was no different from children’s play.
How could they be a match for the old True Masters who’ve been forming cores for a century?
Only now did he realize he was completely mistaken.
"Undying Golden Body!"
With a loud roar, Zheng Jinrui’s skin instantly turned dark golden, muscles bulging and swelling, his entire being seemingly cast from gold, exuding an indomitable aura.
His presence suddenly rose to the peak of the middle stage True Pill.
Simultaneously, a golden, dazzling ring appeared on his right hand.
It was none other than the Golden Kong Ring, a spiritual artifact handed down by the ancestors of Jinlan Mountain.
Nie Wuhen sighed and said, "The Zheng Family’s Golden Kong Ring truly lives up to its reputation!"
Under Zheng Jinrui’s activation of spiritual power.
In an instant.
The Golden Kong Ring swelled with the wind, its diameter exceeding ten feet, like Mount Tai poised to crush, emitting a sharp whistling sound, hurtling towards Shen Xuan’s head.
Its momentum was several times stronger than the earlier Geng Metal sword qi.
"True Master Profound Ice is in danger!"
A True Pill Island Master changed color and said.
He thought to himself, with his own early stage True Pill realm cultivation, attempting to withstand the Golden Kong Ring would be a path leading only to death.
Only then did Shen Xuan show slight emotion.
"Is this the ancestral Golden Kong Ring of the Zheng Family?"
"Indeed, it’s impressive."
Shen Xuan formed a hand seal and pointed, a purple, shimmering, water-wave flowing Golden Seal appeared in front of him.
It was his other spiritual artifact, the Purple Gold True Water Seal.
"Go!"
Shen Xuan pointed at the Golden Kong Ring.
The Golden Seal soared, its layers revealing the body of the Nine Dragons Profound Ice Divine Dragon, spewing nine streams of Purple Gold True Water, instantly laying down a flowing Water Curtain Spirit Shield.
The fierce momentum of the Golden Kong Ring struck the Water Curtain Spirit Shield, as though sinking into a swamp.
After slightly denting several inches, the immense force of the Golden Kong Ring was gradually dissolved by the layers of Purple Gold True Water, its speed abruptly decreasing.
Quickly, it became lodged within the Water Curtain Spirit Shield, incapable of advancing further.
Zheng Jinrui’s expression changed once more.
Rapidly forming seals, he infused spiritual power into the Golden Kong Ring.
Meanwhile, Shen Xuan’s face showed a smile.
"Profound Ice Dragon Shadow, Ten Thousand Dragon Sword Tide!"
"Roar!"
The nine Profound Ice Divine Dragons coiling around the Purple Gold True Water Seal roared in unison, their mouths shooting out frigid ice swords gleaming with cold light, numbering over ten thousand, converging into a fierce cold ice sword tide, emitting deafening roars, swiftly striking the Golden Kong Ring.
At this moment, the Golden Kong Ring was trapped by the Water Curtain Spirit Shield, its power greatly diminished.
The ongoing "clang clang" reverberated endlessly.
A torrential sound of dense impacts erupted.
The Golden Kong Ring struck by the ten thousand sword tide rapidly dimmed its spiritual light, continuously emitting mournful sounds.
Patriarch Zheng’s face drastically changed.
"Retrieve the Golden Kong Ring immediately!"
Unfortunately, it was too late.
Zheng Jinrui frantically infused spiritual power, yet still could not control the Golden Kong Ring.
The ten thousand dragon sword tide froze and locked the Golden Kong Ring, severing the divine soul connection between Zheng Jinrui and the Golden Kong Ring.
Finally, the Golden Kong Ring completely lost control, beginning to shrink and fall.
Zheng Jinrui hurriedly flew over, attempting to retrieve the Golden Kong Ring.
However, just as he was about to grab the Vajra Ring.
A green shadow flickered before his eyes.
Shen Xuan appeared out of nowhere, faster than Zheng Jinrui, reaching out a hand, golden light flickering, grabbing the Vajra Ring, which had lost most of its spirituality and was covered in Profound Ice.
"No!"
Zheng Jinrui roared fiercely.
He could never have imagined that Shen Xuan would dare to snatch their Zheng Family’s ancestral spiritual artifact with bare hands.
Zheng Jinrui exerted all his Spiritual Power.
The Vajra Ring hummed, trying to escape from Shen Xuan’s hand.
Shen Xuan slightly tightened his grasp, a surge of pure Profound Ice Spiritual Power erupted, completely freezing and suppressing the rebellious will of the Vajra Ring.
Then, he stored it in his Storage Pouch.
"Return my Vajra Ring!"
Zheng Jinrui was on the verge of tearing up, pushing his Immortal Golden Body to the extreme, charging forward for a close combat, making a desperate last stand.
A cold glint flashed in Shen Xuan’s eyes, losing his patience.
The Vajra Ring was already in his hand, and he still wanted to snatch it back?
How could that be possible.
As for Zheng Jinrui stimulating his Immortal Golden Body, thinking of wrestling Shen Xuan?
In a moment of urgency, he lost his sense!
Shen Xuan was a Body Refining Master at the peak of the Dharma Realm.
His flesh body was several degrees stronger than a Late-stage Golden Core True Master.
For Zheng Jinrui to go hand-to-hand combat with him was like showing off the ax before a master carpenter.
Shen Xuan shook his head lightly.
He didn’t even bother to use Body Refining Techniques.
With a gentle point of his fingers.
A strand of Cold Radiance Sword Threads condensed at his fingertips, speeding to the extreme, piercing through Zheng Jinrui’s Immortal Golden Body, striking his brow’s Divine Soul Sea.
Zheng Jinrui’s momentum of forward rush halted abruptly.
The glow of the Immortal Golden Body shattered instantly, his body covered by a layer of Profound Ice, a piercing coldness prevailed.
Simultaneously, a tide of Dragon Swords roared over, charging at Zheng Jinrui’s body, transforming into layers of ice crystals, wrapping him up and sealing him in ice.
"Stop!"
True Master Xuan Ku flew in front of Shen Xuan, sweeping his sleeve.
A ray of ghostly blue Anomalous Fire flew towards the ice sculpture that was Zheng Jinrui, devouring the Profound Ice Spiritual Power.
Zheng Jinrui’s body trembled.
With the power of the ghostly blue Anomalous Fire, he broke through the layers of Profound Ice covering his body.
But, at this moment, his breath was waning, and his face was pale.
Evidently, Shen Xuan’s Profound Ice Cold Qi had invaded his Inner Core and Divine Soul.
Although it lasted only a few breaths, it still caused him harm.
Without years of arduous cultivation, recovery would be difficult.
"What a pity."
Shen Xuan sighed secretly.
He originally intended to freeze and injure Zheng Jinrui’s Inner Core and Divine Soul, forcing him to recuperate for decades.
True Master Xuan Ku acted swiftly, accompanied by the ghostly blue Anomalous Fire.
Quickly melting the Profound Ice Cold Qi on Zheng Jinrui’s body.
Shen Xuan smiled affably, asking, "Brother Xuan Ku, have I won?"
True Master Xuan Ku wore a bitter face.
He glanced at Zheng Jinrui, who was still indignant, and said slowly, "Fellow Daoist Profound Ice truly has formidable skills. This duel, you have won."
"Zheng Jinrui, if you’re not convinced, you can fight again!"
Shen Xuan uttered casually.
Everyone present could see that Shen Xuan hadn’t used his full strength.
As rumored, he possessed a third Divine Power named the Immortal Ice Lotus.
Which hadn’t been used at all.
And it’s said that Shen Xuan is a Body Refining Master at the Dharma Realm.
The techniques weren’t displayed either.
This duel concluded in merely a dozen breaths.
Shen Xuan won effortlessly.
Beside him, True Master Celestial Wind appeared calm and collected.
As if he knew the result long ago.
"We admit defeat."
Patriarch Zheng spoke with a somber face as he stepped forward.
Shen Xuan said in a deep voice, "The duel has yielded a result, your Zheng Family lost. In the future, stay away from me! Do not disturb me again."
"Otherwise, don’t blame me for being rude!"
Patriarch Zheng glared at Shen Xuan.
Finally, pulling Zheng Jinrui along, he boarded the warship and left in disgrace.
Shen Xuan, with a radiant smile, addressed the onlookers, "Fellow Daoists, since you’re here, why not join me at my Cold Ice Cave for a while."
"Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, you are too kind."
"I won’t hold back then!"
"I’ve wanted to visit for a long time!"
Nie Wuhen and several nearby island masters said.
Shen Xuan’s displayed strength far exceeded a Middle-stage True Pill, earning their respect.
True Master Chishu and True Master Ling You glanced at True Master Xuan Ku.
"It’s good to pay a visit. I have some matters to discuss with Fellow Daoist Profound Ice."
True Master Xuan Ku pondered aloud.
...
Cold Ice Cave.
Qin Yuehan had long been prepared.
Shen Xuan hosted a grand feast, entertaining True Master Celestial Wind, True Master Xuan Ku, and others.
Aside from Spirit Wine and gourmet dishes, there were also many spirit prawns, demon crabs, and sea fish, prepared distinctly delicious.
These were specialties of Starlight Island, Tier Two Water Demons.
Everyone tasted them, finding them quite intriguing.
After the feast ended, Nie Wuhen and several island masters took their leave first.
Shen Xuan also thoughtfully gifted some Cold Jade Pills.
"Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, you are too kind."
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Profound Ice."
"We are neighbors, let’s visit each other often!"
After they left.
Only True Master Celestial Wind, True Master Xuan Ku, True Master Chishu, and True Master Ling You remained at the banquet.
As well as Qin Yuehan and Zhuang Xueqin.
"Previous matters, I assure, will not be mentioned again."
True Master Xuan Ku glanced at Qin Yuehan, contemplating, "That Vajra Ring is the Zheng Family’s ancestral spiritual artifact. Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, you should return it."
Shen Xuan grinned gently, "Brother Xuan Ku, I haven’t erased the Divine Soul Brand of Zheng Jinrui from the Vajra Ring, as I intended to return it to them."
"But, the Zheng Family must pay some price. Otherwise, the ignorant might think Fellow Daoist Profound Ice feared them."
True Master Xuan Ku understood, Shen Xuan was holding out for a better offer.
"Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, just say what you want. What do you desire?"