Chapter 295: Secret Art - Augmented Elemental Thunder Shield!

About half an hour later, Ling Feng stood up and stepped into the luminous barrier of the sixth level.

It was still a vast platform stretching endlessly into the distance, but this time, Ling Feng did not see a dense crowd of limit experts.

He had expected the sixth level to be filled with perhaps two hundred or more Pulse Formation Realm limit experts. If that had been the case, it would undoubtedly have been another grueling battle.

However, contrary to his expectations, standing in the center of the sixth level's tower was a middle-aged man with an aura as tranquil and deep as a serene pond.

Ling Feng's heart skipped a beat.

The aura this man exuded is definitely not inferior to Yue Zhonglian or Yan Cangtian!

When martial artists reached the Spiritual Element Realm, they began to explore the path of spiritual refinement.

Spiritual refinement referred to the mastery of the spiritual world. Only by cultivating their spiritual thoughts to an incredibly powerful level could they withstand the Creation Lightning Tribulation and the Ninefold Lightning Tribulation that came after the Spiritual Sea Realm. The use of spiritual consciousness was what fundamentally distinguished the Spiritual Element Realm from the Transformation Realm.

In the Spiritual Sea Realm, the power of spiritual consciousness was utilized to an extraordinary extent.

"Damn it!"

Ling Feng's mouth twitched as he couldn't help but roar internally.

Spirit of Wind and Thunder, are you kidding me? A Spiritual Sea Realm opponent in a Pulse Formation Realm level trial? Is there even any point in continuing?"

The middle-aged man standing in the center suddenly looked at Ling Feng and smiled slightly. "Young friend, it has been a very long time since anyone has reached this level."

"

Huh?

You can talk?"

Ling Feng was startled. This trial opponent seemed different from the ones before.

"

Hahaha...

I am Jinglei Sword King. In life, I was an elder of the Yijian Sect. After my passing, I left a part of my spiritual thoughts to guard the sixth level of the hellish difficulty in the Wind and Thunder Trial."

The title Sword King referred to a powerful expert in the Spiritual Sea Realm. Just as those in the Spiritual Sea Realm are called king-tier, those in the Creation Realm were called emperor-tier.

Those proficient with swords were known as Sword Kings, while those skilled with blades were called Blade Masters. The Yijian Sect, being a sect focused on swordsmanship, naturally had elders known as Sword Kings.

Drawing his azure longsword, the Jinglei Sword King said calmly, "In life, I was at the peak of the Spiritual Sea Realm, but in this trial within the Sword Tower of Wind and Thunder, I will only use the peak strength of the Pulse Formation Realm. Therefore, our battle will be a fair one."

Looking at the Jinglei Sword King's exaggerated muscles and bushy beard, Ling Feng couldn't help but feel like he was walking into a trap.

Fair fight?

Fair my ass!

The battle experience and skills of a Spiritual Sea Realm expert couldn't be nullified just by suppressing their cultivation level.

"Senior, please instruct me."

Ling Feng said and bowed respectfully before immediately activating the Boundless Sword Steps.

At that moment, speed was Ling Feng's only advantage. As long as he wasn't instantly killed, he could find an opportunity to counterattack using the Heaven-Slaying Sword Art.

Since the opponent was just a manifestation of spiritual thoughts, he shouldn't be overwhelmingly powerful.

"Impressive speed!"

Jinglei Sword King remarked, a hint of admiration in his eyes. With a sweep of his longsword, infused with violent thunder energy, he slashed towards Ling Feng.

Ling Feng's figure flickered, narrowly dodging the strike.

With all his meridian gates open, Ling Feng's speed increased dramatically. At high speed, it seemed as if countless Ling Fengs appeared simultaneously. "Blood Lotus Sword Song!"

In an instant, Ling Feng thrust his sword directly at the Jinglei Sword King's face, while the afterimages attacked from various tricky angles.

This move, which Ling Feng had created during his battle against a hundred Pulse Formation Realm experts on the fifth level, combined the techniques of the

Eight Direction Shatter Abyss

and

Blood Lotus Sword Song

. He named it the Afterimage Spectral Sword!

Only someone like Ling Feng, with the Heavenly Dao Eye that allowed him to instantly see the flaws and weaknesses in sword techniques, could quickly accumulate experience in battle and create a nearly perfect sword technique.

If this Afterimage Spectral Sword were to be graded, it would likely be at the threshold of a low-grade Earth-tier martial skill.

"Interesting, such a fast sword!"

Jinglei Sword King raised his sword high and shouted, "Thunderstorm Nightfall, Augmented Elemental Thunder Shield!"

In an instant, a blue astral shield with flickering lightning patterns appeared around the Jinglei Sword King. The shield spun rapidly, stirring up fierce astral winds throughout the sixth trial space.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Countless sword lights struck the shield, but they couldn't pierce through it.

If I can't break this fella's shell, he probably is at an undefeatable level.

Ling Feng felt a pang of anxiety. The Jinglei Sword King's Augmented Elemental Thunder Shield was reminiscent of the Golden Bell Body Protection Art used by the third elder of the Jia family, but its defensive power was far superior.

At this rate, even if he exhausted his true qi, he wouldn't be able to pass this sixth level of the Wind and Thunder Trial.

Jinglei Sword King laughed heartily and stroked his full beard. "Kid, I have to admit your speed is impressive. Even if I use the peak power of the Pulse Formation Realm, I can't truly lock onto you. But you can't break through my defenses, so you're destined to fail this sixth level!

Hahaha...

"

"We'll see about that!"

As Ling Feng continued his assault, his mind raced.

If I can simulate the Jinglei Sword King's true qi circulation with my own, I can merge my elemental force into his Augmented Elemental Thunder Shield. In that case, no matter how strong this shield is, it will be useless against me.

"Moreover, with my Heavenly Dao Eye, I can see through the Jinglei Sword King's true qi circulation!"

A smile curved on Ling Feng's lips.

If brute force couldn't break through, I'll try a softer approach!

In an instant, Ling Feng felt a slight heat in his right eye as the Heavenly Dao divine inscription condensed. The flow of true qi within the Jinglei Sword King's body was laid bare before his eyes.

𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

The Augmented Elemental Thunder Shield was a secret art, and Ling Feng's Heavenly Dao Eye could replicate all martial skills, including secret arts.

"I've got it!"

Ling Feng was thrilled. He continued his feigned attacks with the Afterimage Spectral Sword while secretly mimicking the Jinglei Sword King's true qi flow to copy his secret art.

"

Hmm?

What's this kid doing? Flailing around?"

Jinglei Sword King maintained his Augmented Elemental Thunder Shield effortlessly. Watching Ling Feng's seemingly chaotic attacks, he smirked internally.

It's useless. My shield can withstand the full-force attacks of late-stage Transformation Realm martial artists. This kid may be extraordinary, but his strength is still far from enough!

Ling Feng remained undeterred and continued to swing his sword rapidly.

Faster and faster, slash after slash!

After a short while...

It's time!

Ling Feng grinned inwardly. Jinglei Sword King, confident in his impenetrable shield, was watching Ling Feng's futile efforts and hadn't counterattacked. Little did he know, Ling Feng had fully copied his secret art.

"Alright, I've grasped the method of your Augmented Elemental Thunder Shield. Now, let me take you down with one move!"

Ling Feng took a deep breath and continued his feigned attack with the Afterimage Spectral Sword. Amidst the myriad illusions, his true self stealthily moved closer to Jinglei Sword King.

Break!

Ling Feng silently shouted in his mind, careful not to reveal any hint of his plan. At lightning speed, he closed in on the Jinglei Sword King, who had by now lowered his guard.

Ling Feng held his breath, knowing that everything hinged on that moment!