Chapter 682: One Sword Breaks the Enemy

Wang Qingshan flicked his wrist. The Azure Rainbow Sword flew out of his hand, spinning rapidly around its hilt and instantly transforming into a large azure disc several zhang in size. A whooshing sound pierced the air as the azure disc shot directly towards Sun Lei at an incredibly high speed, appearing right in front of him in the blink of an eye.

Sun Lei’s expression panicked. He violently shook the purple banner in his hand, and a purple flame, as thick as an adult's arm, flew out and struck the azure disc.

As soon as the purple flame approached the azure disc, it was forcibly absorbed. In less than three breaths, the purple flame turned into a spray of tiny sparks.

The azure disc’s glow dimmed slightly, and its size was reduced by more than half.

Wang Qingshan made a sword gesture. The azure disc erupted with dazzling azure light, transforming into hundreds of azure flying swords that flew outwards.

Sun Lei was already prepared. He lightly shook the purple banner in his hand, and a purple light flew out, forming a purple light barrier that enveloped his entire body.

A series of muffled thuds sounded as hundreds of azure flying swords struck the purple light barrier.

Thousands of azure flying swords appeared in the sky, assailing Sun Lei like falling meteors.

The thousands of azure flying swords converged in mid-air, forming a colossal azure greatsword that menacingly slashed towards Sun Lei.

Sun Lei’s eyes turned cold. A large expanse of purple flames appeared on the body of the purple python, which lunged towards Wang Qingshan.

The purple banner in his hand glowed intensely. A thick purple flame shot out, striking the azure greatsword. With another flip of his hand, a purple shield flew out, instantly expanded, and revolved around him.

RUMBLE!

The purple flame was shattered by the azure greatsword, and the azure greatsword’s size also diminished by a quarter.

"CLANG!"

With a muffled clang, the azure greatsword was blocked by the purple shield. A startling surge of spiritual energy assailed him from behind. A large expanse of purple flames erupted from the purple banner in Sun Lei’s hand, forming a purple fire wall several zhang high behind him. Instinctively, he dodged to the side.

A deafening roar erupted. The purple fire wall was shattered. An azure long rainbow grazed past Sun Lei, and the purple light barrier shattered, leaving Sun Lei drenched in a cold sweat.

Wang Qingshan took out the Mysterious Moon Demon-Slaying Sword. He tossed it forward, and it transformed into an azure python that confronted the purple python. The Mysterious Moon Demon-Slaying Sword was merely a proto-artifact, so the azure python was naturally no match for the purple python. However, it could buy Wang Qingshan some time, and that was enough.

Wang Qingshan’s body glowed with a dazzling azure light. He swept his hands through the air, and a large expanse of azure flying swords suddenly appeared. There were thousands of these azure flying swords; this was the technique of "Hundred Swords into One."

After advancing to the Core Formation stage, Wang Qingshan’s "Hundred Swords into One" technique became more powerful and offered more variations.

The thousands of azure flying swords spun rapidly, transforming into a colossal azure flood dragon that lunged menacingly towards Sun Lei.

Seeing this, Song Fei’s heart leaped into her throat, ready to intervene and save him at any moment.

The Zhang family cultivators exchanged bewildered glances, dumbfounded. Wang Qingshan’s swordsmanship was incredibly sharp, a rare sight in the Scarlet Moon Sea Region.

At that moment, Sun Lei was busy dealing with the Azure Rainbow Sword, which moved invisibly and was extremely sharp, leaving him somewhat flustered.

Seeing an azure flood dragon, formed from thousands of azure flying swords, lunging towards him, Sun Lei’s expression grew solemn.

He hastily threw the purple banner forward, imbued it with several incantations. The purple banner glowed intensely, transforming into a colossal purple flying eagle that swept up a gale as it swooped towards the azure flood dragon.

RUMBLE!

With a loud bang, the azure flood dragon sent the purple flying eagle flying. Thousands of azure flying swords struck the purple shield in quick succession, producing a series of muffled thuds. A large area of sword marks appeared on the purple shield’s surface.

"Husband, be careful!"

Song Fei cried out loudly, warning him.

An azure long rainbow, several zhang in length, assailed Sun Lei from behind with extreme speed.

Three beams of purple light struck, blocking the azure long rainbow.

"CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!"

A series of muffled metallic clashes sounded as the three beams of purple light were sent flying. They were indeed three purple-glowing flying knives.

Song Fei flew to Sun Lei’s side, her face full of caution. Wang Qingshan’s strength was still superior to Sun Lei’s.

The Purple Cloud Pavilion had been passed down for over four hundred years. Its foundational cultivation technique, the "Purple Light Grand Law," came with spiritual arts. However, Sun Lei cultivated the Profound-grade technique, "Purple Cloud True Scripture," and was unable to use the spiritual arts associated with the "Purple Light Grand Law." If it weren't for this, he would not have been defeated by Wang Qingshan.

"We agreed this was a sparring match. Since you intervened, it means you have lost. Go back to your Purple Cloud Pavilion!"

The red-robed young woman’s expression was indifferent.

Wang Qingshan’s strength was considerable. If he could be recruited by the Zhang family, it would be highly beneficial to them.

Song Fei and Sun Lei exchanged glances. They put away their magic treasures and flew back the way they came, disappearing into the sky shortly after.

Wang Qingshan let out a sigh of relief. If he hadn't mastered a minor divine ability, he might not have been a match for Sun Lei.

He beckoned to the Azure Rainbow Sword with one hand. The Azure Rainbow Sword transformed into a streak of azure light and flew back into his sleeve, disappearing from sight.

"I am Wang Fengnian. Thank you both for your righteous words just now."

Wang Qingshan cupped his fists at the two Zhang family cultivators and spoke politely.

To prevent anyone from discovering the connection between the Wang family of Red Lotus Island and the Wang family of Sea Cucumber Island, Wang Qingshan adopted a false name as per Wang Changsheng's instructions.

"I am Zhang Zhiyang, and this is my cousin, Zhang Zhijun. Fellow Daoist Wang, your swordsmanship is incredibly sharp; my sister and I are truly impressed and enlightened."

The man in green robes said with a smile, his tone sincere.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, you flatter me. I have only scratched the surface of my skills. If you two don't mind, please come to the island for a few drinks."

Wang Qingshan said modestly, making an inviting gesture.

Zhang Zhiyang and his sister did not refuse and followed Wang Qingshan onto the island.

Soon, they arrived in the reception hall. Wang Qiuhong and others stood nearby, their expressions respectful.

"You may attend to your duties. Do whatever you need to do. Call us if anything comes up."

Wang Qiuhong and the others assented and withdrew.

After a few cups of wine, Zhang Zhiyang got straight to the point: "Fellow Daoist Wang, judging by your accent, you weren't originally from the Scarlet Moon Sea Region, were you?"

Wang Qingshan narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Oh? Are people from other regions not allowed to establish themselves in the Scarlet Moon Sea Region?"

"Not at all, but according to our Zhang family's rules, anyone who leases an island under our control must submit a 'Pledge of Allegiance.' The world is very chaotic, and any force could be an enemy spy. We have to be careful to avoid being exploited."

Zhang Zhiyang said with a subtle smile. Wang Qingshan's strength was considerable. If he didn't submit a Pledge of Allegiance, the Zhang family wouldn't feel secure. Submitting it would make them feel a bit more at ease.

"A Pledge of Allegiance!"

Wang Qingshan frowned slightly. He had heard Immortal Violet Moon mention this. Any affiliated forces with Core Formation cultivators had to submit a Pledge of Allegiance to the Zhang family to show loyalty.

The Pledge of Allegiance could involve hunting a third-tier demonic beast or eliminating a group of evil cultivators. The specifics depended on the Zhang family's arrangements.

"Exactly. Of course, if Fellow Daoist Wang is unwilling, we won't force you. However, you won't be able to stay on Red Lotus Island, nor any other island controlled by our Zhang family."