Chapter 1221: Chapter 1222: First Battle with the Great Sage
"I’ve always known about the Sanctuary’s existence. The All-Seeing Eye records everything that happens in the world, so there’s very little I’m unaware of."
"I thought the Sanctuary’s successor would be a stunning superpower user, but it turns out to be a lunatic like you." The Great Sage looked at the Black Blade in Wen Wen’s hand, speaking with lingering fear.
Wen Wen widened his eyes, "What’s wrong with being a lunatic? Do you look down on those with mental illnesses?"
"No, I just feel that you’re a bit unworthy." The Great Sage shook his head.
"Being able to cut you is enough!"
Wen Wen gripped the Black Blade and directly slashed at the Great Sage.
The Black Blade was once the weapon of the Man in Black Robe, incredibly powerful. Even if Wen Wen couldn’t fully unleash its power, it was not something the Great Sage could withstand.
Clearly, the Great Sage knew of the Black Blade’s power, so he didn’t plan to clash directly with Wen Wen.
His figure became elusive. The entire Sanctuary was filled with his silhouette and aura, causing Wen Wen’s consecutive slashes to hit nothing but air.
Wen Wen squinted slightly, drew the Blood River Sword, and countless black energy swords flew out, wildly slicing through every space within the Sanctuary.
The figures shattered one after another, but the Great Sage stayed calm, each one of his apparitions placing a hand in front and forming a complex gesture.
Complex blue-purple runes appeared in midair, causing Wen Wen’s black energy swords to flip and launch an attack against him.
Caught off guard, Wen Wen took a few hits, and blood dripped from the corner of his mouth.
In the past, it was always Wen Wen who used the Catastrophe Gloves to return others’ attacks, but now Wen Wen had fallen for the same trick.
"This move is very clever, these swords are capable of complex attacks; ordinary enemies wouldn’t be your match."
"However, your control over these swords is too rough. With some interference, I can strip the will attached to these longswords and replace it with my own, which allows me to counterattack against you."
All the apparitions vanished and recombined into one Great Sage, who calmly looked at Wen Wen.
Wen Wen grasped the sword hilt with both hands and sent a massive sword light slashing forth.
The Great Sage only stretched out his right hand, releasing a burst of blue-white energy.
When these energies touched the Sword Qi, the middle part of the Sword Qi mysteriously dissolved, and all the power hit behind the Great Sage.
"This Sword Qi is very powerful; I have no move that can compare to it, but if I use an attribute that is completely opposite to it, I can neutralize most of its power."
"Knowledge is the greatest power. I understand all your abilities and can naturally break them down one by one, you can’t beat me."
Wen Wen didn’t bother listening to his nonsense and continued his attack. He tried various ways of attack, all easily countered by the Great Sage.
Originally, Wen Wen could use the Sanctuary’s power to suppress the Sanctuary’s force, but after the Great Sage arrived, the suppressive effect completely disappeared.
His power was considerably less than Wen Wen, but Wen Wen just couldn’t harm him.
"To understand everything is to break everything, omniscience is omnipotence!"
While speaking in riddles, the Great Sage suddenly appeared in front of Wen Wen, pointed a finger at Wen Wen’s chest, and a great force sent Wen Wen flying dozens of meters, crashing into the wall behind him.
"Your defense has many gaps. I can easily find flaws; you’re still too weak. I thought the Sanctuary’s successor would be stronger."
Wen Wen pushed against the wall to stand up, spat disdainfully.
Fighting with the Great Sage was truly frustrating.
Attacking felt like hitting air, and defending felt like being exposed.
Clearly, he’s supposed to be stronger, yet a strange sense of helplessness persisted.
But Wen Wen got angry due to the Great Sage’s antics, being bullied while receiving explanations was his specialty, and the Great Sage had the nerve to steal it; it was too despicable.
Wen Wen roughly gripped his earring, pulled hard, and yanked off the Black Moon, which instantaneously expanded to a diameter of five meters. Holding the inside of the Black Moon, he stood atop it and disappeared completely.
The Great Sage revealed a knowing expression, "I understand now why Fu Yin failed. Turns out this little thing considers you more wicked, which is quite amusing."
"So the one who once guarded the world is actually the greatest evil?"
"Your mother is evil!"
The Black Moon and Wen Wen appeared behind the Great Sage, striking down with a sword. Although the Great Sage easily countered it, before he could retaliate, Wen Wen had already circled to his left side and slashed again.
In a mere two seconds, Wen Wen employed at least ten different attack methods, assaulting from all directions, above, below, left, and right.
Wen Wen’s logic was simple. The Great Sage’s method of dealing with Wen Wen was to understand his attacks and then counter them.
Yet thinking and understanding require time; even if the Great Sage processes rapidly, if Wen Wen is faster, then that’s all it takes.
His computational ability must have limits. When that limit is reached, what will happen?
Wen Wen was quite eager to find out.
The expected change materialized after two minutes of continuous strikes; white smoke began emanating from Ailian’s head, and his face revealed a painful expression.
The Great Sage attached to him had no issues, but as Ailian’s physical host, he could no longer endure; even his ’incredible intelligence’ couldn’t keep up with the Great Sage’s battle pace.
"Stop... stop, please."
Ailian showed a terrified expression and began pleading with the Great Sage.
Continuing like this, a sprinkle of cumin and chili powder on his head could directly serve as a meal.
The Great Sage angrily remarked, "You incompetent fool, why didn’t you train your spiritual power more often!"
However, Ailian had already passed out, unable to respond to the Great Sage’s rebuke.
With Ailian’s fainting, the control the Great Sage had over this body rapidly declined, and Wen Wen seized the opportunity, thrusting the Black Blade below Ailian’s lower back and spinning it swiftly.
Since the current wielder of this body was far off at the Great Library, the Great Sage also experienced a wave of what it felt like to have the Black Blade embedded in his body.
How to describe this sensation?
Perhaps it’s akin to a knife severing intestines, a knife exiting resulting in yellow underpants...
"You’re done for, not even the Sanctuary can save you, I tell you!"
The Great Sage’s expression completely crumbled, spewing venomous words at Wen Wen, while Ailian’s body quickly decayed.
His eye sockets turned deep blue, blue-purple liquid oozed from his body, and an indescribable substance began expanding over him.
In visual terms, they appeared like ever-changing blue-purple tentacles constantly shifting...
Ailian’s body seemed like a vortex, with something attempting to emerge from within, something that made Wen Wen’s scalp tingle.