Chapter 52

The wind and snow grew even stronger, the cold wind making it hard to keep one's eyes open. However, at the peak of Huashan, everyone was wide-eyed, ignoring the cold and wind, staring intently at the faint figures in the heavy snow.

Among the four, Huang Yaoshi remained steadfast, his fleshly palms gathering the surrounding energy. No matter how the four attacked, he remained unscathed. However, his own attacks were difficult to launch, and so far, he had been more defensive than offensive. The occasional attack was too quick for anyone to see clearly.

They had been fighting for two days and one night, and the surrounding rocks had been worn down, yet the five showed no signs of exhaustion, which was truly astonishing.

Such a battle was a once-in-a-century sight, and everyone around was dumbfounded. At first, they could keep up, but now, many didn't know what was happening inside. They just didn't want to miss this thrilling duel and so continued to watch.

In the crowd, Bai Xiaosheng could still make out some images, but the wind and snow were too strong, making it intermittent and frustrating. He wanted to go up, but the destruction caused by the five was too great. If he got caught in it, even nine lives wouldn't be enough.

What to do?

Everyone was racking their brains, but what could they do? They could only stand below and watch the battle.

The sun in the west slowly set, and the sun in the east slowly rose. The wind and snow in the sky stopped at some point, and without the snow obstructing their view, everyone could finally see the figures of the five again.

Above the snow, the five stood in the air, their movements crisscrossing, their energy flying in all directions. It seemed as if there was an invisible force surrounding them, making it impossible to see or touch, causing an unbearable itch in one's heart!

At some point, Bai Xiaosheng, who had been watching the battle like everyone else, had already sat down in meditation. He sat on a large rock, covered in snow, with only a small part of his body exposed, making it clear he wasn't a snowman.

Sitting in meditation, he seemed lifeless, as cold as the snow outside. Beside him, Zhou Botong looked on helplessly. The distance from the peak was too far, making it hard to see clearly. But there was nothing he could do; his good friend was in deep meditation, and he couldn't leave, or else his friend might lose his life, which would be a great injustice.

Last night, Bai Xiaosheng suddenly found Zhou Botong and asked him to keep watch while he sat on the large rock, motionless.

Zhou Botong knew that Bai Xiaosheng had gained some insight and would surely advance in his cultivation when he woke up, which made Zhou Botong very envious. He had watched from start to finish and gained a lot, but why didn't he have the same level of enlightenment as Bai Xiaosheng?

In fact, Bai Xiaosheng's enlightenment was due to his accumulated knowledge. Over the past three years, he had studied the Hundred Schools of Thought and delved into over a hundred martial arts, greatly improving his understanding and pushing his sword skills to a level of complexity, much like Linghu Chong in the past. That guy, with the Nine Swords of Dugu taught by Feng Qingyang, had reached the realm of no moves.

Bai Xiaosheng didn't have the Nine Swords of Dugu, so he could only rely on his own insights!

Of course, he had his own advantages, namely modern knowledge. With this knowledge, he understood the realm of no moves, but there were still some things he couldn't fully grasp.

This Huashan debate made Bai Xiaosheng realize the differences in the realms of techniques. Whether by force or by skill, both paths could lead to the peak. Who was more powerful, the Nine Swords of Dugu or the Heavy Sword technique? Just by the techniques themselves, it was impossible to determine, as it ultimately depended on the person.

The several major battles at the peak greatly inspired Bai Xiaosheng. Over the past two days, he watched the five's duel, which was like a shadow in the mist, unclear and intangible. However, when he calmed his mind, the insights in his mind suddenly connected, and a spark of enlightenment rose like the morning sun, making him sit down in meditation, closing his eyes to deeply ponder and experience the realm of no moves.

In his mind, various techniques and martial arts flashed by, and a thought continuously practiced these techniques, finding their weaknesses and breaking them down completely.

In a way, it was also Bai Xiaosheng's luck. When he learned and studied techniques, he always thought about how to break them. Most of his techniques had already been broken by himself. This line of thinking came from the Nine Swords of Dugu. Today, his great gain was due to his years of effort. When he broke down all his techniques and integrated them into himself, the realm of no moves naturally formed.

Opening his eyes, Bai Xiaosheng's body trembled, and an invisible force shook off the snow covering him. Zhou Botong, noticing the movement, immediately turned around and said happily, "You're awake! How was it? Did you gain a lot?"

Bai Xiaosheng smiled and nodded, saying, "I gained a lot!" He moved his limbs, slowly stood up, and pointed his fingers into a sword, thrusting it at Zhou Botong. Zhou Botong was startled and tried to counter, but seeing Bai Xiaosheng's sword, he suddenly didn't know how to react. His hand reached halfway, and he stepped back.

He looked at Bai Xiaosheng with surprise and said, "You've reached the same realm as your senior brother?"

"Ha ha..." Bai Xiaosheng laughed heartily without further explanation. He had entered the realm of no moves, but it was different from Wang Chongyang's. Bai Xiaosheng followed the path of techniques, which was essentially using skill to overcome force. Wang Chongyang, on the other hand, followed the path of overwhelming force. Of course, it could also be explained by momentum. Just like Bai Xiaosheng's sword just now, it was a moveless attack, so Zhou Botong didn't know how to counter and thus stepped back. If Wang Chongyang had attacked, it would have been impossible to avoid.

As for which realm was higher, it wasn't worth delving into; that was a foolish thought. In Bai Xiaosheng's mind, both paths were the same, it just depended on whether one could reach the peak.

Lifting his head, Bai Xiaosheng leaped forward, his gaze returning to the peak. Zhou Botong quickly followed and said, "This is already the seventh day..."

Seven days? Bai Xiaosheng's mind stirred, and he immediately focused on the five. He noticed that their movements had slowed significantly, and their actions were now clear. He knew that the five were nearing their limits. More accurately, Huang Yaoshi, Ouyang Feng, Hong Qigong, and Duan Zhixing were nearing their limits, while Wang Chongyang still maintained a strong force.

As mentioned earlier, once internal energy forms a cycle within the body, its consumption is generally minimal because it is also being restored. Combined with the internal energy accumulated over time, for high-level practitioners, ordinary battles almost don't waste internal energy.

The Huashan debate was different. All the participants were experts, and they would use their full strength, leaving nothing held back. Thus, their internal energy would be consumed more quickly, and eventually, it would run out. Looking at the four now, it was clear that their energy was greatly depleted. However, being able to fight Wang Chongyang for seven days and seven nights was a testament to their formidable strength.

The most formidable, however, was still Wang Chongyang! After seven days and seven nights of battle, his face remained rosy, and the先天功 (Xiantian Gong) he practiced was indeed extraordinary!

The sky gradually darkened, and the moon appeared, but soon it was covered by dark clouds, and another blizzard swept over Huashan. Hundreds of people stood in the blizzard, just to watch the battle above. Watching them fight, everyone felt satisfied.

The people on the peak were truly experts!

Indeed, the five were all experts, but unfortunately, four of them were already out of energy, and their movements had slowed, revealing weaknesses in their techniques. Not to mention Wang Chongyang, even Bai Xiaosheng could see their weaknesses.

He attacked!

Seeing the four weakening, Wang Chongyang decisively attacked. He struck out with his palm, directly intercepting a palm strike from Hong Qigong. The force in his palm, though seemingly not great, directly sent Hong Qigong flying. Then, his extended palm continued its momentum and struck Ouyang Feng's palm. Similarly, Ouyang Feng was also sent flying.

In an instant, two of the four attackers were sent flying, and the other two were shocked. However, they still had no intention of conceding. As great experts, they had their pride and wouldn't admit defeat so easily.

Huang Yaoshi and Duan Zhixing exchanged a glance, and their bodies moved to attack Wang Chongyang from both sides. However, their energy was greatly depleted, and their speed was much slower than before. In Wang Chongyang's eyes, they were no longer a threat. He laughed softly, and both his hands moved, intercepting their attacks. When his internal energy burst forth, he sent them flying as well.

On the peak, Wang Chongyang stood proudly in the wind and snow, while the four fell into the snow. The battle was over!