Side Story Chapter 202: Decisive Battle at Tianjian Mountain

Tianjian Mountain, Wanjian Square.

When Li He arrived, this place was already surrounded by people.

Genius Disciples from various major forces in the Central Domain, and even some reclusive old monsters, had all come.

Everyone knew that there would be an earth-shattering showdown here today.

Endless Sword Sect Saint Li He versus Nether Sword Sect Young Sect Master Young Master Youming Ye.

One was the only Acquired living being on the great dao gold list, and the other was a peerless Genius who obtained the destruction sword Dao from ruins.

The duel between the two was destined to go down in history.

"Here he comes! Li He is here!"

Someone exclaimed, and everyone's gaze turned toward Li He.

Li He landed in the center of Wanjian Square and looked across.

Young Master Youming Ye was standing there in a black robe, holding a pitch-black longsword that emanated a terrifying aura of destruction.

"You have finally come."

Young Master Youming Ye looked at Li He, the corners of his mouth curving up slightly.

"I have waited for this day for a very long time."

Li He looked at him and said calmly, "Me too."

Young Master Youming Ye let out a loud laugh and drew his sword from its scabbard.

In an instant, a terrifying destructive Sword Intent gushed out from his body, tearing the surrounding air apart and causing cracks to appear on the ground.

"Such a strong Sword Intent!"

"Is this the destruction sword Dao? Too terrifying!"

"Can Li He win?"

The crowd discussed animatedly, their eyes filled with shock.

Looking at Young Master Youming Ye, Li He also drew his black sword.

Chaos Sword Intent surged from his body, colliding with Young Master Youming Ye's destructive Sword Intent.

The two Sword Intents collided, erupting with a harsh metallic friction sound.

"Chaos versus destruction, creation versus disruption."

Young Master Youming Ye muttered to himself, a flash of light passing through his eyes.

"Come on, let me see just how strong your Chaos Sword Dao really is."

His figure flashed, instantly appearing in front of Li He, and he thrust out with his sword.

This sword strike was fast to the extreme, containing a terrifying power that could destroy everything.

Li He did not dodge or evade, also thrusting out with his sword.

"Clang!"

The two swords collided, erupting with an earth-shattering loud noise.

Terrifying Sword Qi erupted from the point of collision, spreading in all directions, and the entire Wanjian Square trembled.

The surrounding spectators retreated one after another, fearing they would be affected.

Li He and Young Master Youming Ye were simultaneously shaken back several steps.

"Not bad."

A trace of appreciation flashed through Young Master Youming Ye's eyes.

"Your Chaos Sword Dao is stronger than I imagined."

"But relying only on this is not enough."

He took a deep breath, and the destructive Sword Intent on his body surged violently once more.

"Destruction Sword Dao, Second Form — World Annihilation!"

With a slash of his sword, the color of heaven and earth changed.

The terrifying destructive Sword Qi transformed into a hundred-zhang-long sword radiance, heading straight for Li He.

Li He's gaze narrowed, and he similarly stimulated his Chaos Sword Intent.

"Chaos Sword Dao, Second Form — World Creation!"

Thrusting out with a sword, the Chaos Sword Qi transformed into a hundred-zhang-long sword radiance, colliding with the destructive Sword Qi.

"Rumble!"

With a loud crash, the entire Tianjian Mountain trembled.

As the dust dissipated, the two of them still stood steadily in their original places.

"Good! What a great Chaos Sword Dao!"

Young Master Youming Ye let out a loud laugh, his figure surging violently once more.

"Destruction Sword Dao, Third Form — End!"

"Chaos Sword Dao, Third Form — Origin!"

The two collided once again.

One sword, two swords, three swords…

The figures of the two shuttled back and forth rapidly across Wanjian Square, sword lights crisscrossing and Sword Qi soaring into the sky.

Every sword contained world-destroying power, and every collision triggered earthquake-like vibrations.

The surrounding spectators watched in dumbfounded amazement; they had never seen such a brilliant sword Dao duel before.

"Too strong! Both of these people are too strong!"

"Is this the duel between Chaos Sword Dao and destruction sword Dao? It is simply immortals fighting!"

"I wonder who will win…"

The crowd discussed animatedly, their gazes closely locked onto the two people in the arena.

After exchanging hundreds of moves, the two retreated simultaneously, pulling apart the distance.

"Your Chaos Sword Dao is indeed very strong."

Looking at Li He, a hint of complexity flashed through Young Master Youming Ye's eyes.

"But your sword Dao is still lacking one thing."

Li He raised an eyebrow: "What thing?"

Young Master Youming Ye did not speak, simply raising his longsword to point at the sky.

In an instant, a huge crack appeared in the sky, from which a terrifying destructive aura surged.

"Destruction Sword Dao, Ultimate Form — Return to Ruins."

Young Master Youming Ye's voice was icy cold, as if coming from the nine netherworlds.

With a slash of his sword, heaven and earth collapsed.

The terrifying destructive Sword Qi transformed into a thousand-zhang-long sword radiance, heading straight for Li He.

This sword strike contained the ultimate power to destroy everything.

Looking at this sword radiance, an unprecedented sense of crisis welled up in Li He's heart.

"So strong."

He took a deep breath and put away his black sword.

"In that case, let me show you my true strength."

He closed his eyes and stimulated the Chaos Dao Heart within his body.

In an instant, four powers fused within his body — Chaos Sword Intent, Tyrant Saber Heart, Undying True Body, and Ten Thousand Demons Return to Origin.

The four powers transformed into a grayish-white pillar of light that soared into the sky from his body.

"Four Symbols Convergence, Chaos Dao Heart."

Li He opened his eyes and threw out a punch.

This punch was not sword Dao, not saber Dao, not body Dao, nor was it the Demonic Path.

Instead, it was the Dao of Chaos that fused the four Dao Hearts.

"Boom!"

The fist radiance and sword radiance collided, erupting with an earth-shattering loud noise.

The entire Tianjian Mountain trembled, and cracks appeared on the mountain body.

As the dust dissipated, Li He stood steadily in his original place.

As for Young Master Youming Ye, he was shaken back dozens of zhang, a trace of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.

"You have lost."

Li He looked at Young Master Youming Ye and said calmly.

Young Master Youming Ye fell silent for a moment, then burst out laughing.

"Good! What a great Chaos Dao Heart!"

He put away his longsword and walked in front of Li He.

"I have lost. Your Dao of Chaos is indeed stronger than my Dao of destruction."

"However —"

He paused, the corners of his mouth curving up slightly.

"What I lost is only sword Dao, not my entire life."

"One day, I will challenge you again."

Li He looked at him and also started to smile.

"I'll wait."

Young Master Youming Ye nodded and turned to leave.

When he walked to the edge of the square, he suddenly stopped his steps and glanced back at Li He.

"Li He, remember one thing."

"Your destiny is not just to defeat me."

"In these All Heavens and Myriad Realms, there are even stronger enemies waiting for you."

"Only by constantly growing stronger can you truly control your own destiny."

Having said that, his figure flashed and he disappeared into the horizon.

Li He stood in place, looking at the direction where Young Master Youming Ye disappeared, deep in thought.

"Even stronger enemies…"

He muttered to himself, a flash of light passing through his eyes.

"Then come on."

"No matter who it is, I will defeat them one by one."

Just at this moment, the prompt sound of the System suddenly rang out.

"Ding-dong! Congratulations to the host for successfully defeating the fated enemy Young Master Youming Ye!"

"Reward distribution: Chaos Dao Heart advancement — Chaos Dao Heart (Major Achievement)!"

"Effect: Can simultaneously stimulate the four powers of sword, saber, body, and magic, increasing power a hundredfold. Can fuse more Dao Hearts to continue increasing power."

"Main quest update: Fight prodigies, step onto the immortal path."

"Quest objective: Challenge prodigies of various forces across All Heavens and Myriad Realms, defeat one hundred prodigies, and prove your strength."

"Current progress: 1 / 100."

Looking at the System prompt, the corners of Li He's mouth curved up slightly.

One hundred prodigies?

Interesting.

He turned around and looked at the surrounding spectators.

"Who else wants to challenge me?"

Although his voice was not loud, it clearly entered everyone's ears.

The crowd looked at each other in dismay; not a single person dared to step forward.

Even Young Master Youming Ye had been defeated, so who else would dare to challenge him?

Just at this moment, a figure suddenly stepped out from the crowd.

That was a young man wearing golden battle armor, holding a golden spear and exuding terrifying Battle Intent.

"I'尼来… Wait, I'll come!"

Looking at Li He, the young man's eyes were filled with Battle Intent.

"This humble one is Zhan Wuji from the Temple of War in Tianxuan Continent."

"I have heard that Holy Son Li's sword Dao reaches the divine, and I have specially come to seek enlightenment!"

Looking at Zhan Wuji, a trace of interest flashed through Li He's eyes.

The Temple of War was one of the strongest forces in Tianxuan Continent, rumored to Cultivate the Dao of the God of War, and its combat power was extremely terrifying.

"Good, come on."

Li He drew his sword from its scabbard, and the Chaos Sword Intent gushed out.

Zhan Wuji let out a loud laugh, shaking his spear, and the golden spear radiance transformed into a golden dragon, heading straight for Li He.

The two instantly battled together.

Spear and sword collided, erupting with a harsh metallic friction sound.

Zhan Wuji's strength was very strong, even a notch stronger than Young Master Youming Ye.

But in front of Li He's Chaos Dao Heart, he was still a little lacking.

After exchanging fifty moves, Li He's sword knocked away the spear in Zhan Wuji's hand.

"I accept your concession."

Looking at his empty hands, Zhan Wuji fell silent for a moment, then burst out laughing.

"Good! What a great Chaos Sword Dao!"

He picked up his spear, cupped his fists at Li He, and said, "Holy Son Li's sword Dao reaches the divine, and this humble one willingly concedes defeat."

"However —"

He paused, a flash of light passing through his eyes.

"This humble one is only the weakest Disciple of the Temple of War. The real experts are all waiting for you behind."

"I hope you can come to Tianxuan Continent to challenge the true prodigies of our Temple of War."

Having said that, he turned and left.

Looking at Zhan Wuji's back, a trace of anticipation flashed through Li He's eyes.

Tianxuan Continent, Temple of War.

Interesting.

He turned around and looked at the other spectators.

"Who else?"

This time, no one else stepped forward.

Li He put away his longsword and turned to leave.

The news of Li He defeating Young Master Youming Ye and Zhan Wuji in the battle of Tianjian Mountain spread rapidly across the entire Lingxian Realm as if it had grown wings.