Chapter 1953 I Really Canât Tell! (1)
Rao Yaoyao struggled to make sense of the unfolding situation.
But one thing was certain, this proposal would free her from the chaos of the battle.
After all, if âBazhunâanâ was passed on to âXiao Kongtongâ to handle, whether one of them was real or both were fake, neither of them would have the time to deal with her.
Aside from Mei Siren, she could straightaway take on Five Decays of Heaven and Man of Yama, Frost Ferret, and of course, Xu Xiaoshou.
She believed that if she did not make a move against Mei Siren, he probably would not continue to meddle in the chaos.
The situation would be even better if she could also release Elder Yan.
âBut how can things develop so favorably?â Rao Yaoyao wondered.
She did not bother to ponder the progression of events. The voice of reason in her mind suggested that this turn of events was too good to be true.
When things took an unusual turn, there was definitely something amiss. What did âXiao Kongtongâ intend to do? Was he planning something she had not considered?
Even so, Rao Yaoyao could not find a reason to reject the proposal.
She could just keep a close eye on the battle, observe the person who felt like the real âXiao Kongtong,â and see if he would engage in a fierce fight with the fake âBazhunâanâ or choose to go easy on him.
Given the circumstances, an ambiguous response seemed like the best option.
As long as there was anything unusual, she could intervene.
Without a doubt, Rao Yaoyaoâs hesitation was taken as approval by everyone.
Disguised as Xiao Kongtong, Xu Xiaoshouâs mission was to uphold the name of Fringe Moon Immortal City and cleanse its ranks. However, to achieve this, he had no choice but to confront the phony Bazhunâan.
This move had to be firm, for Rao Yaoyaoâs discerning eyes could easily tell the difference between a genuine and a feigned fight.
Of course, when it came to combat, Xu Xiaoshou was anything but courteous. Seeing Rao Yaoyao did not raise any objection, he pointed his sword forward, his finger and blade aligned as one, and his aura surged with power in an instant.
âYour deception ends today, you charlatan! I shall expose your disguise and see who you really are, once and for all!â
With countless eyes upon him on Abyss Island, the moment âXiao Kongtongâ lifted his Ten Sections of the Finger Sword, the chilling and gleaming silver light appeared on his fingertips.
The sword cognition again!
Earlier, the sight of the fake Bazhunâan showcasing the sword cognition left everyone astounded, while also casting doubts on his real identity, leading many to believe he might be none other than Xiao Kongtong.
Now, this second Xiao Kongtong followed up, and while he managed to convince everyone of his identity, the sword cognition attached to his movements made it seem even more magical and illusory.
In theory, everyone could accept the idea that âhe is Xiao Kongtong, and naturally should possess sword cognition.â
Regardless of whether Bazhunâan and Xiao Kongtong in the Arena were real or fake, in any case, the number of people who possessed sword cognition was simply too many.
Was it true that the Eighth Sword Deity only had one officially recognized disciple?
Could it be possible that he had some unknown illegitimate child scattered across the continent, proficient in sword cognition, and masquerading as him or Xiao Kongtong?
No matter the circumstances, no matter what others thought, Xiao Kongtongâs conviction was resolute.
Even though everyone on Abyss Island doubted the legitimacy of his identity as the Eighth Sword Deity, he firmly believed in it â and could only believe in it!
âHow dare you use the sword cognition in front of me! Youâre nothing but a laughingstock!â
His eyes narrowed, and the supposed âBazhunâanâ also brandished his sword finger, mirroring the same move as the opposing âXiao Kongtong.â
From their aura, their actions, and their sword techniques, they exhibited identical arrogance and pride, as if they were of the same lineage!
This puzzled everyone on the island, even Rao Yaoyao herself:
Could it be possible that both Bazhunâan and Xiao Kongtong were genuine?
They were just too similar!
âXiao Kongtongâ revealed his sword finger and dashed forward, soaring through the air.
The Point of Path, one of the Three Thousand Sword Styles, pierced through the space under his finger, aiming for âBazhunâanâsâ forehead.
At that moment, blood spattered from âBazhunâanâsâ forehead, startling everyone.
However, âXiao Kongtongâ flipped backward as if avoiding something, and at the same time, he sneered, âFantasy Sword Technique? Not bad, youâve learned it quite well!â
âUnfortunately, youâre not my master. Your skills leave much to be desired!â
As he flipped, the void cracked, and golden swords from the Nine Heavens condensed, pressing down together.
Absolute Imperial Control!
With a loud bang, the world shattered, and âBazhunâanâsâ Fantasy Sword Technique turned into nothingness, disintegrating under the might of Absolute Imperial Control.
Only then did everyone realize that the scene of âBazhunâanâsâ forehead being pierced was an illusion.
In reality, âXiao Kongtongâsâ finger did not hit âBazhunâanâ at all. Instead, he was nearly struck by âBazhunâanâsâ counterattack.
That backward flip was his way of avoiding the Point of Path directed back at him.
Rao Yaoyao held the Cang Godhood Sword, looking quite surprised.
âTo be able to break through the fake Bazhunâanâs Fantasy Sword Technique and exhibit mastery of the first realm of the Ten Thousand Sword Techniqueâs Absolute Imperial ControlâŠâ
âEven if heâs not the real Xiao Kongtong, he must be a renowned ancient swordsman on the continent. Who could he be?â
âAnd considering the high possibility that he is the real Xiao Kongtong, the true identity of the fake Bazhunâan, who displayed the skills of a basic Sword Deity and demonstrated considerable strength, becomes even more mysterious.â
Clearly, like Rao Yaoyao, all the Spiritual Cultivators on the island were completely bewildered. What they were witnessing seemed like a duel of mimicry, with both sides mirroring each otherâs moves!
âXiao Kongtongâsâ Absolute Imperial Control not only shattered the Fantasy Sword Technique but also exerted enough pressure on âBazhunâan.â
The aura was grand and majestic, like the weight of thunder. Under the worship of the ten thousand swords, even âBazhunâanâ was suppressed and experienced a temporary setback.