As all participants entered the alternate dimension, the radiant spatial gate slowly closed, eventually vanishing completely.
Dimension Four was an ice and snow world, clad in silver and stretching out in a vast expanse of white.
Among the many elemental alternate dimensions, the Wood and Lightning dimensions would undoubtedly be the most advantageous for Yu Zhibo. Within these two elemental spaces, his Wood Style and Lightning Style techniques would receive significant enhancements.
But it didn't matter. It was just a spar, and he was confident he could crush this sword cultivator named Xiao Li in any dimension.
The moment he entered the dimension, three thousand sword lights bloomed from the center of Xiao Li's brow, transforming into three thousand immortal swords of various attributes and forms around him. They spun slowly, radiating brilliant light, reaching an extreme of splendor.
Yu Zhibo was almost blinded by the brilliance. After a moment of stunned silence, he couldn't help but laugh, "I've heard that sword cultivators refine their innate sword embryo into their life-bound sword, cultivating both sword and body. They emphasize having no sword in hand but the sword in their heart, thus being able to advance fearlessly and break through all obstacles. You have too many swords; are you truly a sword cultivator?"
He was curious about the profession of sword cultivation, as in various novels, sword cultivators were known for their power, being invincible among peers of the same realm.
Xiao Li was somewhat speechless, "Although I don't know where you learned these theories, our Shattering Heaven Sword Sect emphasizes controlling swords with Qi, not with the body. Whether I'm strong or weak, you'll know after we fight."
With that, he raised his hand and made a grasping motion. A crimson longsword behind him hummed and flew into his hand automatically.
"I understand. Make your move!"
Yu Zhibo's expression turned solemn. The pupils of his eyes widened, and the power of the Yin and Yang worlds was instantly applied to his body, making him appear hazy, as if detached from this dimension.
The power of Yin and Yang laws flowed around him, subtly aligning with the Tai Chi principle of combining hardness and softness. He possessed both incredibly strong defense that could counter force with force, as well as the effect of using a small force to deflect a large one and bounce back attacks.
After reaching the Soul Transformation stage, with the fusion of his Primordial Spirit and the sequence core, and his deep comprehension of various laws, many divine abilities that previously required special conditions could now be wielded effortlessly. He was virtually without any weaknesses.
Xiao Li's eyes narrowed slightly. The next moment, his thin lips moved, and he softly uttered, "Yan Yao, Shun Zhan!"
As his words fell, he flicked the crimson fire sword in his hand upwards. A terrifying, fiery sword energy, like a crescent moon, shot towards the sky. With world-destroying might, it broke through spatial constraints and suddenly appeared before Yu Zhibo.
"This power, is it 'Sword Qi'?"
The scorching heat wave washed over him. Yu Zhibo's long hair danced wildly, revealing his perfectly sculpted temples, but his face showed an expression of excitement.
Qi, or 'Yuan Qi,' is an ancient Chinese philosophical concept referring to the primordial substance that generates and constitutes all things in the universe.
When discussing the Dao with the old turtle, they had discussed this substance, the 'Qi' mentioned in ancient China, which was merely the most basic spiritual energy. 'Xian Qi,' on the other hand, represented the power to command laws.
It was worth noting that compared to the crude application of the sequence core by Earth's espers, sword cultivators achieved the highest utilization of Xian Qi.
Sword cultivators practice "transcending the mortal coil, achieving ultimate stillness, and reaching the peak of selflessness."
They cultivate by "preserving the spirit in the Niwan Palace, and Qi ascending from the Dantian. Where the spirit goes, Qi follows."
In terms of both power and speed, they were the elite among cultivators.
Fast! Too fast!
Despite the immense scale of the attack, it could be unleashed instantly, and even its trajectory was almost imperceptible.
But who was Yu Zhibo? He was the protagonist... no, he was someone who possessed the Rinnegan.
In addition to the Rinnegan, he had comprehended the essence of numerous laws. Sword cultivators, though powerful, ultimately had to comprehend and utilize laws; they could not escape them.
Yu Zhibo, however, was above the laws. He used laws as tools for his own power, wielding them effortlessly when needed and suppressing them within the world of laws and his Primordial Spirit when not, without any restraint.
Facing the oncoming fiery sword energy, he stood with his hands behind his back, showing no sign of panic. However, a purple light flashed in his eyes, and the next moment.
An extremely forceful repulsion emanated from him, sweeping forward.
"Shinra Tensei!"
The powerful repulsive force annihilated the fiery sword energy before him in the void. Then, he raised his right hand, fingers spread wide, and aimed at Xiao Li in the distance, uttering four indifferent syllables:
"Bansho Ten'in!"
If Shinra Tensei was known for its terrifying repulsive force and absolute defense, then Bansho Ten'in was renowned for its all-encompassing suction. Especially at Yu Zhibo's current realm, his control over this suction had reached a terrifying level.
How terrifying?
If he were still on Earth, he could, if he wished, pull down the moon and then use Shinra Tensei to completely pulverize it into dust.
Was Xiao Li as heavy as the moon? Was he as far from Earth?
Clearly not.
Thus, under the gaze of Yu Zhibo's purple eyes, Xiao Li's body trembled. The next moment, under the effect of the powerful suction, he arched his waist forward, and his entire body, along with the two thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine immortal swords behind him, shot towards Yu Zhibo's palm. Accompanying them were countless ice shards kicked up from the cracking glaciers.
"Such powerful suction, but it's not enough!"
The light in Xiao Li's eyes blazed frighteningly. Midway through his flight, he transformed into a chaotic sword light, merging into each of the immortal swords. The next moment, the three thousand immortal swords broke free from the suction and soared into the sky.
"Endless Sword Domain!"
As he uttered a soft cry, the three thousand flying swords shot out in all directions, then pierced into the ice layer like needles through tofu. Immediately, the entire ice and snow world began to shine brilliantly.
After the three thousand immortal swords plunged into the ice layer, they erupted with endless dazzling light. These lights intertwined and merged, finally forming a domain of converged sword light. It appeared like an inverted semi-circle, enveloping more than half of the ice and snow world.
"You are quite good, forcing me to use this move!"
A kilometer in front of Yu Zhibo, in mid-air, a mass of sword light intertwined, eventually forming a handsome man with his hands behind his back, long hair flowing, and eyes closed.
It was Xiao Li.
At this moment, Xiao Li no longer possessed his previous simplicity. He wore a silver-white moon robe, his flowing sleeves making him appear elegant and refined, like an immortal descending to the mortal world.
"Originally, I just wanted to interact with you as an ordinary sword cultivator. I didn't expect you to push me this far. Alright, I'll reveal myself. I am actually the Chaos Sword Body. The three thousand immortal swords are the manifestations of the three thousand laws I have comprehended. Are you ready?"
"Next, it's the Law of Lightning."
Xiao Li said with a smile. Lightning flickered in his slightly cupped right hand, eventually forming a silver sword crackling with arcs of electricity.
As the silver sword condensed, a violent lightning power spread outwards. Under the influence of this power, the ice beneath his feet emitted creaking sounds of unbearable strain.
At this moment, although his eyes were closed, Yu Zhibo still felt as if he was being watched. It was clear that within this sword domain, every beam of sword light was Xiao Li's eye.
Facing such a Xiao Li, Yu Zhibo also smiled.
He remained silent, but golden energy intertwined around him, instantly transforming into a ten-thousand-zhang tall Heavenly Emperor Dharma Image, standing tall in the ice and snow world covered by the sword domain.
He stood inside the Dharma Image's brow, looking down at Xiao Li below with a condescending gaze.
The next second.
"Crackling!"
A sharp thunderous sound echoed, and a six-thousand-zhang long lightning sword condensed in his hand. He held it, pointing the sword diagonally towards the ground.
Boom!
The colossal Heavenly Emperor Dharma Image raised its right hand. This single action caused the entire void to emit a mournful cry of fragmentation.
Following this was Yu Zhibo's voice, tinged with a slight smile, "This sword is called World-Destroying Thunder Chant."
Hum!
Yu Zhibo swung his sword downwards. Accompanied by ten thousand laws of lightning, a silver river of stars appeared, pressing down towards Xiao Li.