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The Blue-Clad Man wielding a knife was imposing, his strength surging through the blade, executing ruthless techniques. Xunuo, armed with an Iron Sword, dared not confront him directly and could only rely on agility to evade. Realizing that continuing like this would only lead to retreat, Xunuo knew he had to find a way to suppress the knife-wielder, aiming for a draw before attempting to turn the tide.
With that thought in mind, Xunuo flicked his Iron Sword, forcing the Blue-Clad Man back, then swiftly dodged to the side to avoid the blade's arc. He countered with a Sword Flower directed at the knife-wielding opponent. The man stepped back just in time to evade the sword's edge but immediately prepared to attack again with his blade.
Xunuo seized the opportunity and unleashed three consecutive Sword Flowers. The knife-wielder, sensing danger, hesitated to attack recklessly. He raised his large knife in front of him, creating an impenetrable shield. The sounds of clashing blades echoed as Xunuo's three strikes were deflected. However, as the man attempted to counterattack, another Sword Flower approached him, forcing him to defend rather than strike.
Seeing his companion in trouble, the other Blue-Clad Man with a sword rushed over to assist. Yet Xunuo chose not to engage him directly; instead, he circled around the knife-wielding Blue-Clad Man, continuously sending forth Sword Flowers.
This created a bizarre standoff: the knife-wielding Blue-Clad Man was surrounded by a whirlwind of blades, while Xunuo moved like lightning around him, Sword Flowers blooming in his wake. The other Blue-Clad Man struggled to keep up behind Xunuo and inadvertently found himself stabbing at his own comrade amidst the chaos. Fortunately, the knife-wielder had managed to create a protective barrier with his blade; otherwise, a friendly fire incident could have occurred.
As Xunuo kept the knife-wielder suppressed, he gradually found opportunities to counterattack. Although still pursued by one opponent, that man's Inner Strength was waning and he could no longer produce Sword Flowers effectively. Xunuo's footwork remained agile enough that he posed little threat.
On the other hand, despite being on the defensive, the knife-wielding Blue-Clad Man maintained his composure and skillfully executed his techniques. Xunuo danced around him but failed to find any openings. Not daring to be careless, Xunuo continued applying pressure while occasionally sending a Sword Flower towards his pursuer to disrupt his attacks.
At this moment, each strike from Xunuo manifested as a Sword Flower, showcasing his swordsmanship at its peak. The two Blue-Clad Men were taken aback by Xunuo's profound Inner Strength. Particularly the swordsman was astounded; he realized that producing such continuous Sword Flowers required an immense reservoir of Inner Strength. Witnessing Xunuo effortlessly unleash them made it clear they had encountered a formidable opponent.
Now able to summon Sword Flowers at will without conscious effort, Xunuo felt a flicker of enlightenment within him. He sensed that what he had previously struggled to achieve—One Sword, Two Flowers—was finally within reach. It wasn't due to insufficient skill or Inner Strength but rather a misunderstanding of approach.
Gradually entering a state of clarity, Xunuo's movements and swordplay began flowing instinctively with Divine Sense guiding him. After a moment of realization, he turned sharply and struck with his sword just as the pursuing swordsman closed in from behind. The man hastily raised his sword for defense but was met with two more Sword Flowers flying toward him. A sinking feeling gripped him as pain shot through his chest; he collapsed weakly onto the ground.
Xunuo let out a long laugh and paid no mind to the black-clad figures nearby who rushed to drag away their fallen comrade for aid. Instead, he focused on delivering lethal blows against the remaining Blue-Clad Man.
Xunuo had mastered the sword technique known as One Sword, Two Flowers, which emerged from the competition of swordplay. Just a moment ago, when Xunuo executed a Sword Flower, he unexpectedly produced One Flower and two points, which is commonly referred to as a sword producing One Flower and a half. Xunuo was capable of performing One Flower with seven points. Although he achieved seven points today as well, he immediately recognized that this was distinctly different from the One Flower with seven points. This was a precursor to One Sword, Two Flowers.
Even though it was merely One Flower and a half, it allowed Xunuo to grasp the essence of One Sword, Two Flowers.
Previously, Xunuo had been practicing One Sword, Two Flowers by trying to make the sword light move faster and employing more complex techniques. However, he always failed to achieve the second flower. This time, the accidental emergence of One Flower and a half completely shattered his previous understanding. This One Flower and a half did not follow Xunuo's assumption of producing One Flower first and then half a flower; rather, it involved one point here and another point there, progressing in sequence. If he could produce two flowers, they should ideally emerge simultaneously without distinction.
Having grasped the key insight and clarified his thoughts, Xunuo naturally achieved success in executing the sword technique of One Sword, Two Flowers. With his profound Inner Strength and some foundational skills in swordsmanship, he quickly refined his execution of One Sword, Two Flowers. The Blue-Clad Man wielding a knife was already struggling to defend himself. As Xunuo's swordplay advanced further, the man found it increasingly difficult to cope and began to retreat continuously.
At that moment, a Blue-Shirted, Bearded Middle-Aged Man who was entangled with Feng Wubian noticed the situation becoming dire and attempted to assist. Feng Wubian swiftly blocked him with his sword. He understood that as long as Xunuo eliminated the knife-wielding man, one of the two Blue-Clad Men on his side would inevitably have to confront Xunuo. Given his own abilities against one Blue-Clad Man, he still had some chance of survival; thus, he needed to prevent these two from coming to help.
However, Xunuo called out loudly, "Just let that man come over."
Feng Wubian was taken aback as the Middle-Aged Man with Long Beard swiftly moved past him.
This was not an act of arrogance on Xunuo's part; rather, he intended to use these opponents as practice for himself. He viewed them as whetstones to sharpen his sword skills further.
As the Middle-Aged Man with Long Beard approached, he first instructed the Blue-Clad Man wielding the knife to step back. Then he said, "It is rare for someone your age to break through in battle like this; being able to perform two Sword Flowers at such a young age is indeed extraordinary talent. I value you as a person of potential and do not wish for you to perish here. If you withdraw now, I will let bygones be bygones; achieving your current level of swordsmanship is no easy feat. Remember that there are always greater talents beyond yourself; do not force me to take your life and sever your future."
Xunuo smiled and replied, "If you can defeat me, I will naturally retreat. As for taking my life, you are still incapable of doing so."
The Middle-Aged Man with Long Beard's expression turned cold as he fixed his gaze on Xunuo. He declared, "Since you refuse to recognize what is good for you, I shall send you on your way to the underworld."
With that, he unleashed a flash of sword light and executed a Sword Flower while thrusting forward. Upon seeing this attack, Xunuo realized that his opponent was coming at him with an attack that encompassed three flowers. Not daring to be careless, he quickly shifted his feet and brandished his sword in defense.
The Middle-Aged Man with Long Beard wielded a sharp sword technique, yet he could not achieve the Three Flowers of the Sword. Thus, as Xunuo retreated, he did not immediately show signs of defeat, but he was indeed at a disadvantage.
At that moment, Xunuo realized that if he could produce two Sword Flowers, he naturally knew how to create three or five. Moreover, he was confident in his ability to generate more than two Sword Flowers.
To produce Sword Flowers, one must have Inner Strength as a foundation. As for the meridians in his body, Xunuo had no concerns there. The next requirement was an understanding of sword intent, which Xunuo possessed deeply. Lastly, the proficiency in sword techniques played a crucial role; the more skilled one was, the easier it became to unleash Sword Flowers. Xunuo believed he had achieved all these aspects, but he was worried about the Iron Sword in his hand.
The Xunuo technique required the Iron Sword to be damaged with every breakthrough, which had become a source of anxiety for Xunuo. It even cast a psychological shadow over him. If the Iron Sword were to break this time, he would have no choice but to flee. Perhaps there would be an opportunity to rush in and rescue that little girl. With his agility and speed, as long as he wanted to escape, those people would never be able to stop him.
Of course, if a stalemate could be established, with Xunuo's formidable Inner Strength, he could outlast them. However, these opponents would not allow him to waste time. If they couldn't take down Xunuo quickly, they would resort to overwhelming him with numbers.
After contemplating for a while, Xunuo decided to take a risk and unleash a sword technique that produced three flowers in response. If the Iron Sword were damaged as a result, he would simply act decisively—injecting undiluted True Qi into the broken sword and causing it to explode. In the chaos, he could rescue Wu Liangfang's descendant.
Having made up his mind, Xunuo first probed his Divine Sense into the Iron Sword before executing the Sword Flower technique. As expected, three flowers burst forth from his sword without any significant issues with the Iron Sword. He let out a long sigh of relief; although this three-flower technique was not as fluid as the One Flower or Two Flowers techniques, it was still executed properly.
To the Middle-Aged Man with Long Beard, Xunuo's series of breakthroughs appeared to be a cunning act of feigning weakness. Reflecting on Xunuo's earlier words—“You cannot take my life”—he noted how calm and unflustered Xunuo had been. This only heightened his sense that the roles had reversed; now it seemed that his side had become the prey.
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