Guo Xingyue stood in mid-air on his flying sword, coldly looking at the cultivator approaching rapidly in the distance. The one coming was Yu Hua. After so many years, Yu Hua had not changed at all. Even his cultivation level still remained at the early stage of the Separated Spirit Realm. Since Yu Feng's death, Yu Hua had taken over as the sect leader of the Changmo Sect. He had always been resentful about the incident of being attacked by the experts of Jushou Star, which affected his improvement in realm. As a result, four hundred years had passed and his cultivation level had not increased at all. After learning that Guo Xingyue was still alive and had issued a challenge to him, he was instead very happy, thinking that this was a good opportunity to resolve his inner knot. After learning from Yu Kai that Guo Xingyue's cultivation level was only in the late stage of the Soul Emergence Realm but was proficient in formations, he decided to come alone. After all, for a formation master, if the people surrounding him did not have sufficient cultivation levels, no matter how many people there were, it would be useless.
Guo Xingyue was also not worried that the three sects on Giant Horn Star would attack together. He had already set up the Mixed Seven Kills Formation nearby. As long as he found any improper intentions from the three sects, he would immediately activate the formation. At worst, he would take the risk of increasing his future heart tribulation and annihilate all the people of the three sects. At this moment, seeing Yu Hua coming alone, his fighting spirit surged. Since he began cultivating immortality, except for easily defeating Yu Kai, he had never truly fought with a real cultivation expert. This Yu Hua was indeed a good touchstone.
Yu Hua did not use teleportation but rode on his hammer-shaped magic treasure and flew by wind power. After all, for a cultivator at the early stage of the Separated Spirit Realm, teleportation consumed too much true essence. The magic treasure under Yu Hua's feet was a top-grade magic treasure, and its flying speed was not slow. In an instant, he arrived in front of Guo Xingyue. Yu Hua silently looked at Guo Xingyue for a while before speaking, "Fellow cultivator Guo, by now, you must already know everything about what happened back then. I don't want to say much more. Some things cannot be resolved with just an apology. Let's see who is superior in actual combat! Fellow cultivator, please!"
Guo Xingyue was somewhat impressed by this person's straightforwardness. Seeing that the other party had not invited many helpers and come with the whole sect, he did not activate the formation either. His fighting spirit burned brightly as he decided to compete with Yu Hua based on his own cultivation level. Guo Xingyue said, "Senior, please be careful. I'm about to attack!" After speaking, he released the golden flying sword within his body. The sword turned into a golden light and shot straight at Yu Hua with powerful pressure. When Yu Hua saw Guo Xingyue's flying sword coming fiercely, he dared not be careless and also released his hammer-shaped magic treasure to meet the flying sword in the air. The two magic treasures, each carrying powerful energy, collided in the air with a loud boom and then bounced off separately. Guo Xingyue and Yu Hua were also shaken back by the impact. This exchange was a draw. Neither side had the upper hand. Only Guo Xingyue retreated a slightly greater distance than Yu Hua.
Although Yu Hua's cultivation level was one level higher than Guo Xingyue's, Guo Xingyue was a martial cultivator. The density and quality of his true essence far exceeded those of cultivators at the same level. Although there was still a gap compared to Yu Hua, it was not insurmountable. Coupled with the fact that Guo Xingyue's flying sword was a top-grade magic weapon, far superior to Yu Hua's top-grade magic treasure. In this way, the gap in cultivation levels between the two was basically evened out. Guo Xingyue's previous hard collision was also intentionally to test how big the gap in strength between the two sides was so as to decide his battle strategy for the next step. At this moment, seeing that the combination of his true essence and magic weapon was not much inferior to his opponent's, he was greatly relieved. He thought to himself: This Yu Hua's true essence power is indeed stronger than mine. If we fight head-on, at most it will be a situation of mutual destruction. Although I have many spirit pills to recover my strength, there is no need to make it so complicated. As long as I use some control techniques, it won't be difficult to win. Having made up his mind, he said, "Good! Take another move from me!" Then he controlled the flying sword and shot at Yu Hua again.
Yu Hua and Guo Xingyue had a hard collision. Although he had a slight advantage, he was extremely shocked in his heart: This kid is clearly only in the late stage of the Soul Emergence Realm. Even if the magic weapon he uses is a magic weapon, he should not be on an equal footing with me. You know, there is a tenfold difference in true essence power for each difference in cultivation realm! At this moment, seeing Guo Xingyue's flying sword attacking again, he was furious: This kid is too arrogant. He actually presses me and chases after me. Yu Hua immediately made a series of hand seals and fully activated his magic treasure to meet it. The small golden hammer in the air suddenly became as huge as a mountain and ferociously smashed down at the incoming flying sword.
Just as the two magic treasures were about to collide again, Guo Xingyue quickly made a series of hand seals. The golden flying sword quickly bypassed the hammer as large as a mountain, skimmed along the edge of the hammer, and still shot at Yu Hua at high speed. This change was greatly unexpected to Yu Hua. Yu Hua's magic weapon had been fully launched, and it was impossible to withdraw it for defense. He quickly gave up control of the magic weapon and fully activated his true essence power. With a short-distance teleportation, he disappeared from his original position. The flying sword whistled past where Yu Hua had been standing with powerful energy.
Guo Xingyue also quickly retreated to avoid the huge hammer that, although out of control, still had great power. Yu Hua's disappearing figure soon reappeared nearby. With a wave of his hand seal, he recalled the out-of-control magic weapon. Guo Xingyue also recalled his golden flying sword. This round was again a draw. Neither side made another move. They silently confronted each other in mid-air, constantly calculating in their hearts.
Guo Xingyue thought: How could I have forgotten that the other party was at the early stage of the Separated Spirit Realm and had the ability to teleport? Although my flying sword is fast, it is probably very difficult to catch up with the other party. If I continue attacking like this, I can't hurt my opponent at all. Moreover, since the other party has suffered a hidden loss, it will be difficult for me to win by using techniques again. It seems that I can only fight head-on with the opponent. In fact, at this time, Guo Xingyue had very little battle experience with cultivators and did not fully understand how to use his divine sense. With Guo Xingyue's current level of divine sense, it was far higher than Yu Hua's. He could completely lock the opponent's figure. No matter how Yu Hua teleported, he could not escape the pursuit of the flying sword.
Yu Hua had narrowly escaped being cut down by Guo Xingyue's sword just now. He was also extremely shocked in his heart: Fortunately, I can teleport. Otherwise, I definitely couldn't escape that sword. This kid's magic weapon control technique is too high. If I am not careful, I will definitely be defeated. Teleportation consumes too much true essence. If I do it a few more times, without the other party taking action, I will be exhausted. Well, although my magic weapon is not as good as the opponent's, my true essence power is higher than his. It seems that I have to force him to fight head-on.
Yu Hua made the first move. He made a series of hand seals and slowly pushed his magic treasure towards Guo Xingyue. The magic treasure turned into a huge golden hammer shining with golden light in the air, carrying infinite pressure and slowly but firmly pressing towards Guo Xingyue. Yu Hua controlled the speed of the magic treasure so that Guo Xingyue had no room to use techniques. When Guo Xingyue saw Yu Hua's posture, he understood the opponent's intention: Although the flying speed of this magic treasure is slow, it effectively seals off his changes in techniques. The other party intends to rely on his cultivation level to fight head-on with him. Although Guo Xingyue could avoid Yu Hua's attack by relying on his nimble body movement and the wonderful use of spiral true essence power, his competitive spirit rose. He released the golden flying sword and turned it into a huge golden sword, cutting towards the golden hammer.