Chapter 10, The Strike of Reality and Illusion

Aside from looking a bit gloomy, Tan Xiangying was unscathed. Yan Kaiting, on the other hand, had a face so pale that it lacked any trace of color, tightly pursing his lips, with a pair of dark, lifeless eyes resembling a bottomless abyss, clearly at a disadvantage. In fact, given the disparity in their cultivation levels, the fact that he could still stand intact was beyond everyone's expectations

Tu Yuyong's assessment of the current situation is different from that of his sister, who is blinded by her infatuation with her lover

At that moment, a clear and long whistle sounded, arriving with great speed

The sound of clanging metal, continuous and unending, resembles the overcast rainy season in Yangzhou, where the gloom seems as if there will never be a sunny day again, weighing heavily on the listener's heart, making it ache with a profound heaviness

The moment of reality is not particularly significant; even if Yan's strength in the court is immense, it cannot bridge the chasm of a greater realm. However, the moment of illusion is exceedingly difficult to bear; the power that surged fiercely just a moment ago vanishes without a trace the next moment, leaving the spearhead empty and devoid of any point of support

Yan slowly said in court: "Oh, I just remembered, I left it on the 'Yilan Boat' earlier." As she spoke, her long and powerful fingers tightened, gripping the swirling purple lightning of Taichu.

Yan extended her hand with a mocking expression in her eyes, palm open and facing upward. A flash of purple lightning appeared out of thin air, playfully darting around in the palm of her hand, like a small fish in a clear stream

Seeing his posture, is he actually planning to block? Could it be that he knows he is within the range of the heavy steel spear and has nowhere to escape, thus deciding to go all in?

Yan was standing directly in the path of the spear's attack, acutely aware of the overwhelming and earth-shattering force bearing down on him, as if a mountain were collapsing right in front of him. The air around seemed to be sucked away, creating an eerie sensation of stillness.

In local competition, besides the principle of mutual decline, there is also the concept of mutual prosperity. However, if external defenses are fragmented, they will only benefit outsiders. Unfortunately, many people do not understand this principle. Tu Yu Yong only hopes that his sister has not made too many foolish mistakes.

Amid the astonished gazes of an increasing number of people, Tai Chu swiftly soared like lightning, transforming into a streak of light that pierced through several layers of the ceiling of the "Yilan Boat," crossing dozens of zhang of water surface, and landing in Yan Kaiting's hand

The two heavy soldiers separated, and the almost deafening sound of their striking, dark and gloomy, finally ceased. Yan Kaiting and Tang Ying stood facing each other, having created a distance of several zhang between them.

At this moment, Xie Qianyi's mind was in complete disarray, making it impossible for her to utter even a single word of refusal. By the time she looked up again, Shen Boyan had already vanished without a trace

Tang Xiang couldn't help but sneer inwardly. He had heard that Yan Kai had innate divine strength and that his talents were well-suited to the characteristics of the Tai Chu Hammer, allowing for an excellent combination. Typically, he adopted a bold and aggressive approach, striving for dominance and conflict. However, this strategy was utterly ineffective against him; the significant disparity in their realms of power could not be offset by mere brute force.

Tang Xiang should have been alert during the second impact, as he felt both a real and an illusory sensation coming from the spear's body

Tan Xiangying was just about to get angry when he suddenly felt something and turned to look in the direction of "Yilan Boat"

At this moment, Yan Kaiting remained standing in place, unmoving, with the head of the Taichu hammer in his hand crackling with purple lightning, flashing in and out, endlessly. Some of the errant lightning even coiled around his arm, spiraling upward.

Tu Yuyong's brow twitched. Before he could make any move, the two men and one woman who had come with Tan Xiangying suddenly exchanged positions, forming a peculiar stance resembling a horn. This arrangement effectively blocked the paths of Tu Yuyong, as well as Tu Yuyong's sister Tu Yuyong in the corner and Li Hudong who was approaching.

At this moment, Tan Xiang's chest was filled with anger. A little fellow that should have been easily subdued actually still had the audacity to resist? He thrust his spear forward, his strength undiminished, and he could still escalate the force. Thus, he increased his strength once more, raising it to ninety percent!

Xie Qianyi's eyes flickered, and she opened her mouth but could not utter a word. In the presence of Shen Boyan, how could she dare to accept this accusation

Tan Xiang should not have intended to grant Yan any respite for the court hearing, as the spear traced an arc, its tip gleaming ominously with blood, a deep red and eerie sight

At this moment, Yan began to move in the court, his movements were minimal, to the extent that one could only see his figure oscillating rapidly within a very small range, creating numerous afterimages, causing the viewers' vision to blur.

The Tai Chu hammer and the heavy steel spear do not know how many times they collided with each other at the moment of contact

At this moment, a faint glimmer suddenly flashed across the surface of the Taichu Hammer lying in the wood shavings, tracing along the mysterious patterns on the hammerhead. The light grew thicker and brighter. The Taichu, like a pearl covered in dust, was gradually polished layer by layer, ultimately revealing its brilliance

Shen Boyan seemed to have already understood in his heart, and did not pursue the matter further, only smiling as he said: "You external sect vassals are vassals of the Yuanhui Sect, not of any individual or mountain. If you wish to form factions, you can discuss it after entering the inner sect. How dare the 'Flower God Hall' interfere in the competition among direct disciples now?"

It is still "The passage of time through the ages"

Tan Xiangying fundamentally did not regard Tu Yuyong as a threat. What he was thinking was that he had already performed the necessary actions and wanted to quickly capture the person and leave, to avoid attracting the attention of the true powerhouses in Yujing City. It was not that he could not win, but rather that it was part of the plan, and now was not the time for an all-out war.

As a core member of the most prestigious family in Yujing City, although he is a natural rival to other top families in the city, he harbors even less fondness, and can even be said to have hostility, towards outsiders like the "Blood Spear" who display a strong oppressive demeanor towards local forces. This is also why, when the sudden upheaval occurred earlier, Tu Yuyong's first reaction was to join forces with Yan Kaiti.

Who suggested this to you, dragging me into it

Shen Boyan no longer paid her any attention, put away the water mirror, and turned to leave. After opening the door, he suddenly paused and said: "Since you have used Linxi to entertain me, I will accept the person without reservation."

At this moment, Tan Xiangying's expression was so gloomy that it seemed as if it could drip with water. By this time, how could he still fail to realize that the originally interconnected script had revealed a significant flaw during the performance

The flow of time is the rule of the world, unaffected by any entity of heaven and earth. The nature of this divine ability is likewise, remaining active even under the suppression of true masters.

In the lower hall, the Tai Chu hammer has completely crushed the sturdy sandalwood table, leaving some fine cracks on the wooden floor. Near the edge, someone has leaned in to see the chaos on the ground, along with the large hammer that appears extremely out of place among the pile of wood chips.

At the beginning, it was still far away on the shore, but in the blink of an eye, it was within arm's reach. Accompanying this was the overwhelming sword intent, woven like the autumn rain

Although Tang Xiangying is not yet unable to cope, the contrast between the light and the heavy is indeed extremely uncomfortable

These words were rather harsh, and Xie Qianyi's face suddenly turned pale

However, there is no destined weapon

The standoff on the other side continues, and the guests and servants of the Tu family remain unaware that Tu Yuyong is also in crisis. In their minds, Yan Kaitiang never has a moment without causing trouble; although it is rare for outsiders from the outer city to come knocking, it is not entirely absent.

Tang Xiang looked at Yan Kaiting with piercing eyes and said, "Junior, take out your celestial weapon!"

A spear pierced the air, and a deep howling sound of "woo woo" resonated through the atmosphere, sharper and more intimidating than during the previous demonstrations. Those with less skill could not help but tremble upon hearing it.

On the river surface outside, the wreckage of the "Xiao Jin Fang" has already sunk more than halfway into the water, but most people have moved to safety, and the remaining ones should be able to escape soon

Tang Xiang sneered, "Alright, kid, you have quite a few tricks up your sleeve, but unfortunately, they are merely futile struggles before death." Before his words had faded, the heavy steel spear shot out like a mountain being moved.

In this rapid motion, the Tai Chu Hammer, which nearly pierced the floor of the "Yilan Boat" due to its weight, felt as light as a feather in Yan Kaiting's hands, closely following him and creating countless indistinguishable afterimages.

Under the differences in cultivation levels of great realms, it is almost impossible to confront directly. In a situation like the one before me, even attempting to maneuver or release the force is nearly unfeasible

The two men and one woman did not take action, merely standing there with expressionless faces. However, they exuded a strong sense of warning, as if anyone dared to cross the line would immediately provoke a fierce attack

After the communication talisman of Tu Yuyong was intercepted, there was no hope that those below would resolve the predicament. The 'Blood Spear', regardless of age or cultivation level, could be considered a powerhouse of his ancestors' caliber. Looking across the entire Yujing City, apart from a few experts among the four great families, anyone else who stepped forward would only be courting death.