Chapter 221: Grasping the True Dragon Sword Intent, the Third-tier Sword Dao Realm

"It seems that if I want to finish off these Golden Core Cultivators, I must use my real strength."

Zhou Sui moved his consciousness, immediately manipulating the Array Heart Gu to activate the Third-tier High-Grade Wood Spirit Divine Thunder Array covering Muxing Island.

Boom~~

In an instant, the Wood Spirit Divine Thunder Array, which had originally only covered the Qingmu Sect, doubled its range, immediately shrouding Yu Feng and the other Golden Core Cultivators within the array formation.

Dark clouds gathered in the sky, brewing with countless bolts of thunderous power.

An aura of grim slaughter permeated this Void. It seemed as if ten thousand bolts of thunder could descend at any moment.

It left the many Golden Core Cultivators terrified.

"Damn it, we've been tricked."

"Old Ghost Yu, and you still say you aren't a traitor."

"To actually conspire with Xianxia City to exterminate us."

"Even if I become a ghost, I won't let you off."

Sensing the power of this great array shrouding the surroundings and isolating the Void, forming a boundless Array Domain, the many Golden Core Cultivators' faces changed drastically, filled with shock and rage.

They glared furiously at the Yu Family Supreme Elder, Yu Feng, beside them.

Every one of them felt certain that the Yu Family had colluded with Xianxia City, intending to exterminate them, these Golden Core Real Persons.

Otherwise, how could they have walked into the enemy's trap?

"Shut up, I did not collude with Xianxia City."

"Haven't you realized it yet? Our Yu Family has also walked into the trap."

"They intend to kill us along with you."

"Now is not the time to assign blame; let's join forces to break out of this array formation and escape with our lives."

The Yu Family Supreme Elder, Yu Feng, said in a deep voice, his expression very grave.

Hearing these words, although the surrounding Golden Core Real Persons were very angry, they also knew the urgency of the situation.

If they were to have internal strife here, they would truly be dead for certain.

Boom~~

As soon as he finished speaking, the Yu Family Supreme Elder, Yu Feng, did not hesitate at all and immediately took out a Third-tier High-Grade Forbidden-Breaking Talisman from his person, a look of heartache appearing on his face.

But he also knew that now was not the time for hesitation.

If they truly waited for the power of the great array to activate, then for this group of Golden Core Cultivators, it would truly be a narrow escape from death.

He was seen forming seals with both hands, immediately activating this talisman.

Instantly, this Third-tier High-Grade Forbidden-Breaking Talisman turned into a silver stream of light and vanished into the array formation.

Immediately, the Third-tier Wood Spirit Divine Thunder Array dimmed, and the power of the Array Domain began to vanish as well.

"What is going on?"

Zhou Sui, in the distance, also felt very surprised, because through the power of the Array Heart Gu, he sensed that the entire Third-tier array seemed to be obstructed by an unknown force.

It was precisely this mysterious force that had damaged some of the Array Nodes.

Consequently, the Wood Spirit Divine Thunder Array was temporarily unable to emit any power.

To expel this force would still require a certain amount of time.

He also had not expected that there would be such a talisman in the world capable of making a Third-tier array temporarily ineffective.

"Haha, the Third-tier Forbidden-Breaking Talisman is truly powerful."

"This Third-tier array is temporarily ineffective."

"Let's leave quickly."

The Yu Family Supreme Elder, Yu Feng, laughed heartily, feeling very joyful, although he currently wanted to charge at the Qingmu Sect and completely exterminate the Qingmu Sect's Golden Core Real Persons.

But the current situation was too bizarre; he did not even know how his movements had been leaked.

Therefore, the best strategy was to retreat temporarily; it would not be too late to kill his way back after figuring out the situation.

"Want to run? It's not that simple."

Zhou Sui snorted coldly, moved his consciousness, and immediately manipulated the Clone Gu.

Instantly, eighteen clones, holding long swords, appeared before the numerous Golden Core Cultivators.

They employed the Phantom Demon Transformation Art, changing into the appearances of different cultivators.

Although each clone only possessed half the power and Dharma Power of the original body, it was still quite terrifying and not something an ordinary Golden Core Early Stage cultivator could compare to.

Each one radiated a formidable aura and released dragon might.

It was as if eighteen true dragons had descended into the world.

It could be said that the appearance of the eighteen clones was equivalent to eighteen Golden Core Early Stage cultivators surrounding them.

The threat posed was self-evident.

Immediately, the Yu Family Supreme Elder, Yu Feng, and the others were instantly stunned; no matter how hard they racked their brains, they could not have imagined such a thing—it was simply beyond imagination.

"What is going on? Since when did Xianxia City have so many Golden Core Real Persons?"

"Are you kidding me? So many Golden Core Real Persons are actually staying in the outer seas of the Wuji Alliance?"

"What kind of background does this Xianxia City have?"

"This is too absurd; with so many Golden Core Cultivators, they are still so low-key. What exactly is Xianxia City plotting?"

Seeing this scene, everyone's faces turned completely green, and their guts turned green with regret.

It could be said that if they had known earlier that Xianxia City had so many Golden Core Cultivators, how would they have dared to make a move against Xianxia City? Wasn't this just seeking their own deaths?

Without a doubt, this time they had completely kicked an iron plate; there were actually eighteen Golden Core Early Stage cultivators lying in ambush here—such a formation was truly too terrifying.

Never in their lives had they been surrounded by so many Golden Core Cultivators.

"Dragon Claw!"

However, Zhou Sui had absolutely no intention of wasting words with these Golden Core Cultivators; with a thought, his eighteen clones struck simultaneously, executing the first form of the True Dragon Sword Art: Dragon Claw.

After advancing to the Golden Core Body Cultivator realm, the power of the True Dragon Sword Art he unleashed reached an even higher level.

Even though they were merely clones now, they still possessed a massive strength of five hundred thousand jin.

Holding long swords in their hands, they slashed toward these Golden Core Cultivators with a single strike.

In mid-air, streaks of sword Qi transformed into the shape of golden dragon claws, permeating with terrifying lethality; it was truly as if eighteen giant dragons were attacking at once, their claws reaching out to viciously grab at this group of Golden Core Cultivators.

"Golden Pattern Round Shield."

Seeing this scene, the Yu Family Supreme Elder Yu Feng also immediately took out an Inferior Grade Dharma Treasure, the Golden Pattern Round Shield, from his person, upon which dense golden Runes emerged.

He channeled the Golden Core Dharma Power within his body to activate this Inferior Grade Dharma Treasure, the Golden Pattern Round Shield, and it immediately triggered a massive golden energy barrier that shrouded the surrounding area, completely enveloping the Golden Core Cultivators present and forming a barrier.

Boom~~

Streaks of sword Qi bombarded the golden barrier, like giant dragons extending their claws and viciously slapping against it; a full five hundred thousand jin of force erupted, like a landslide or a tsunami.

It immediately caused the barrier to tremble incessantly and retreat repeatedly, backing up several dozen meters.

Although this strike could not break the defensive barrier, it caused the Dharma Power within the body of the Yu Family Supreme Elder Yu Feng to be consumed rapidly, and his face turned deathly pale.

"Indeed wealthy."

Seeing this, Zhou Sui was also a bit surprised; he had not expected the opponent to be able to produce an Inferior Grade Dharma Treasure-level defensive treasure, which meant the opponent's net worth was incredibly abundant.

Otherwise, how could they have produced an Inferior Grade defensive Dharma Treasure?

Even the three major sects like the Qingmu Sect only possessed two or three Dharma Treasures so far, and none of them were defensive Dharma Treasures; it could be said that the family cultivators in this sea region were indeed wealthier than the Golden Core Cultivators of Xianxia Island.

"Everyone, attack together."

"Slaughter these guys, otherwise we will all die."

The Yu Family Supreme Elder Yu Feng roared in anger; he knew that dealing with the Xianxia Sect this time was like kicking a hornet's nest.

A tiny Xianxia City actually hid so many Golden Core True Persons.

Who could believe there was no grand conspiracy behind this?

Perhaps Xianxia City was a force from the Heavenly Demon Sect, or some other Demon Sect.

Sneaking into the Wuji Alliance in secret was just to bring disaster upon the Wuji Alliance.

But he was not happy at all now, because offending a Nascent Soul force like the Demon Sect was something a small Golden Core family like his could not withstand; it was undoubtedly a catastrophic disaster.

But regardless, they needed to leave alive this time and escape with their lives.

"Ten Thousand Thunder Guidance."

In an instant, Yu Feng immediately took out the Superior Magic Treasure Kui Ox Drum from his person; this was also his famous Dharma Treasure, said to be a Superior Magic Treasure refined in imitation of the ancient exotic beast, the Kui Ox.

Once the Kui Ox Drum was struck, it could summon ten thousand streaks of thunder.

Using the power of endless thunder to bombard the enemy, completely annihilating them until they were reduced to dust.

Boom~~~

Without another word, he immediately struck the Kui Ox Drum, which sounded with a *dong-dong* rhythm; streaks of thunder fell from the sky, viciously striking Zhou Sui's eighteen clones and erupting with terrifying power.

"Vermilion Bird Ring."

The Song Family Head Song Zhiwen also took out a Superior Magic Treasure from his person; this was a fire-type Dharma Treasure refined in imitation of the ancient Vermilion Bird, containing infinite flame power.

Once unleashed, it could trigger the Vermilion Bird Spirit Fire, the power of which could boil the seas and burn the mountains.

At this moment, he poured the Golden Core Dharma Power from his body into it, immediately activating this Superior Magic Treasure.

Chirp-chirp~~

A mass of crimson flame emerged, and deep within it, the figure of a Vermilion Bird seemed to appear, emitting a cry similar to a bird's chirp.

The next second, a Vermilion Bird formed of flames pursued Zhou Sui's clones at a speed exceeding the speed of sound; wherever it passed, it turned into a boundless sea of fire.

The remaining eight Golden Core Cultivators were not to be outdone; although they did not have Superior Magic Treasures, they all possessed Inferior Grade Dharma Treasures, and each displayed their own divine abilities.

Streaks of spells bombarded Zhou Sui's clones like raindrops.

"Dragon Roar!"

Zhou Sui's eighteen clones did not dodge or evade; permeated with the might of a True Dragon, they held their three-foot sword blades and once again executed the second form of the True Dragon Sword Art: Dragon Roar.

After reaching the Golden Core Body Cultivator realm, executing this sword strike was more than ten times more powerful than before.

Even though the swords had not yet been thrust out.

A giant dragon's roar resounded in mid-air, deafening and earth-shattering, producing tangible sound wave power that swept in all directions, even causing the earth to crack open.

*Xiu xiu xiu*!!!

In an instant, streaks of tangible sword light swept over, appearing as if giant dragons were roaring as they bombarded these Golden Core Cultivators.

The two forces collided instantly, producing an earth-shattering explosion.

A deep pit several hundred meters wide was immediately blasted into the ground, soil splattered everywhere, and smoke and dust billowed.

It seemed as if the entire island had experienced a minor earthquake.

However, the eighteen Zhou Sui clones also retreated repeatedly, a trace of blood appearing at the corners of their mouths.

After all, the opponent still had Golden Core Late Stage cultivators.

Looking at Dharma Power alone, he was far inferior to the enemy.

Even if the number of his clones was greater than the enemy's.

"The realm of Sword Qi Thunder Sound? Could it be that you are disciples of the Tianjian Sect?"

The Yu Family Supreme Elder Yu Feng was suspicious and uncertain, looking at these clones of Zhou Sui with some disbelief; he could sense that these people were permeated with intense sword Qi, clearly being pure Sword Cultivators to the extreme.

In this sea region, apart from the disciples of the Tianjian Sect, no other sect's Sword Cultivators could reach such a realm.

The problem was, how could dignified disciples of the Tianjian Sect bow their knees on this ordinary island?!

So he was a bit confused, having no idea what the background of this group of mysterious Golden Core Body Cultivators was.

However, Zhou Sui had no intention of answering the opponent's question.

Because at this moment, he entered a state of epiphany.

Originally, his Sword Dao cultivation had already reached the realm of Second-tier High-grade perfection.

Yet, he had been unable to step into the realm of Third-tier Sword Dao for a long time.

He knew that reaching Third-tier Sword Dao did not rely on diligent study and hard practice, but on comprehension and a flash of inspiration.

If there were no epiphany, no matter how much time was spent, it would be impossible to step into the realm of Third-tier Sword Dao.

At this very moment, after a life-and-death struggle with these Golden Core Cultivators, Zhou Sui felt a mysterious stirring, and the blood in his body began to boil.

It seemed as if the Dragon Elephant Bloodline within his body was boiling, letting out an earth-shattering roar that shook the Void.

Clearly, if a Sword Cultivator wants to improve their cultivation, they must experience countless battles, even life-and-death struggles.

In the midst of battle after battle, they must seek the opportunity for a breakthrough in Sword Dao.

"So that's how it is; the so-called Third-tier Sword Dao is Sword Intent."

"When essence, Qi, and spirit are condensed to the extreme, an incredible, indestructible will is formed."

"This will is indestructible, pierces through everything, and is immune to all techniques."

"Therefore, a Sword Cultivator who reaches the realm of Third-tier Sword Dao can sweep across the world relying solely on the long sword in their hand."

"Sword Cultivators are also known as the number one offensive profession in immortal cultivation."

Zhou Sui suddenly realized.

However, condensing Sword Intent is not such a simple matter; countless Sword Cultivators are trapped in Second-tier Sword Dao, unable to break through to the Third-tier realm for a long time.

This is also the difference between a genius Sword Cultivator and an ordinary Sword Cultivator.

If one cannot comprehend Sword Intent, one can never step onto the true supreme realm of Sword Dao.

Although Zhou Sui is not some Sword Dao genius, he possesses the Dragon Elephant Bloodline within him, containing the will of the Dragon Elephant, which makes his comprehension of Sword Intent much easier and simpler.

"The Sword Intent I must comprehend is the True Dragon Sword Intent."

"Upright and honorable, open and aboveboard, peerless and domineering, supreme and paramount, the only one who reigns supreme, like an emperor."

"Those who submit will prosper, and those who resist will perish; this is the True Dragon Sword Intent."

In an instant, Zhou Sui sensed that his Sword Dao realm had ascended to a higher level; he seemed to have comprehended Third-tier Sword Dao and began to condense supreme Sword Intent.

Understanding one principle leads to the understanding of all principles.

At this moment, an invisible Sword Intent radiated from Zhou Sui's eighteen clones.

Even though they had not yet made a move, the invisible Sword Intent released from their bodies made the many Golden Core True Persons feel as if they were on pins and needles, as if their own bodies were being sliced by countless Flying Swords.

It seemed that in the next second, their heads would be pierced by Flying Swords, leaving no corpse intact.

"Damn it, they are Third-tier Sword Cultivators, beings who have already comprehended Sword Intent."

Suddenly, the Yu Family Supreme Elder Yu Feng felt his hair stand on end, and his pupils contracted.

He had run rampant in this sea area for hundreds of years.

He knew best just how terrifying a Sword Cultivator who had comprehended Sword Intent truly was.

A Sword Cultivator of this level could be called invincible among their peers.

They could ignore the defensive Dharma Treasure worn on the body, cause real damage, and pierce the Soul.

They could even challenge those of higher levels.

Every Cultivator on the sea would give a wide berth when encountering a Sword Cultivator; these guys were all monsters.