The Sect Leader's Bizarre Recruitment Chapter 178: Five Hundred and Twenty Spirit Mountains! Entering the Secret Realm of Wind and Clouds - Novel Cool

Chapter 178: Five Hundred and Twenty Spirit Mountains! Entering the Secret Realm of Wind and Clouds

Chapter 178: Five Hundred and Twenty Spirit Mountains! Entering the Secret Realm of Wind and Clouds (Part 2)

'My dear disciple, wake up. You carry the legacy of an ancient cultivation technique. If you lose, it's fine, but if you win, it's back to the beginning.'

'So, are you sure you want to challenge a sword cultivator from this world?'

Jianzi was stunned. '...!'

He was speechless.

In an instant, his enthusiasm deflated like a punctured balloon.

But soon, he gritted his teeth. 'I still want to challenge him!'

'Interacting with a sword master from a different world and sword path will undoubtedly benefit me. If I miss this opportunity, I won't be at peace.'

'If I win...'

His face darkened. 'At worst, I'll start over from the beginning.'

'Okay, okay, you're indeed my good disciple. But this is ridiculous,' Wang Teng thought to himself.

As expected...

Jianzi is the perfect successor to the ancient legacy!

...

'I...'

Xiao Longnu's entire body trembled as she spoke with disbelief. 'I sensed... the aura of my kin?'

'But he seems to have already reached adulthood. Why does he not feel powerful enough?'

'Kin?'

Long Aojiao was taken aback.

She already knew that Xiao Longnu was a true dragon.

However, when she probed with her divine sense, she didn't detect any true dragons on this 'planet'.

'There must be a hidden method to conceal their presence.'

Lin Fan, on the other hand, was aware of the existence of dragons in the Fengyun world. Based on his recent divine sense scan, he estimated that the current timeline in the Fengyun world was still quite early.

The Sword Saint was still alive, and the nameless one, who had full health and was pulling the strings in the background, hadn't made his move yet.

In other words, the Qilin was still alive.

And so, the dragon, being a true dragon, was also alive.

However, due to the world's level, the dragons in the High Martial World were naturally inferior to those in the Immortal Martial World.

Therefore, it was understandable that Xiao Longnu felt the other party wasn't strong enough.

As for the version, it was indeed the classic TV drama version.

Yes...

The version with Bu Jingyun's ramen hair.

But Lin Fan couldn't reveal his knowledge of the plot; otherwise, it would be obvious that he was aware of the story. As for what's next...

Naturally, it's time for exploration.

Lin Fan spoke softly, 'What are your thoughts, everyone?'

'What thoughts?' Long Aojiao pouted. 'Of course, we should go all out and beat them up. Since there's a true dragon, it would be best to bring it back and make dragon and phoenix soup! By the way, if there's a true dragon in this small world, is there a phoenix too?'

'!!!'

Wow.

I can't help but exclaim, 'Good job!' It's no wonder you'd want to drink dragon and phoenix soup right from the start.

'I've discovered a divination expert who seems to be able to predict everything within this world.' Huo Kun Lun said. 'He's being pursued by the Heavenly Alliance. His name is Mud Bodhisattva.'

'Perhaps he can answer our questions.'

'However, I have a different opinion.' He countered Long Aojiao. 'If there are indeed dragons, phoenixes, and other divine beasts, we shouldn't kill them and make soup.'

'Keeping them alive will be much more useful.'

Long Aojiao considered his words and agreed. 'Can't we just cut off a piece and make soup with that?'

'If it's really not feasible, we can at least take a chunk of meat.'

'...'

So, you're a foodie?

Lin Fan spoke up, 'My divine sense has also detected him, and the Heavenly Alliance has already captured him. We can confront the Heavenly Alliance while we're at it.'

Since one of the 'main quest' tasks is to deal with the Heavenly Alliance, it's inevitable that we'll encounter them sooner or later."

'It's a pity...'

'Feng and Yun are still at the beginning of their journey, at most, they're just ordinary 'top-tier experts'. Their protagonist aura hasn't even manifested yet; they're too weak.'

'But Di Shitian, Xiong Ba, and the others won't be a problem.'

'Let's go.'

They set off.

Only Jianzi remained behind, deep in thought. 'I can sense several sword masters within this world, worthy of my challenge!'

'Therefore, I won't join in the fight against the Heavenly Alliance. Instead, I'll go directly to challenge those sword masters.'

'May I?'

Wang Teng looked at Lin Fan.

The latter nodded lightly. 'Go ahead.'

'Be careful and don't take any unnecessary risks.'

'Thank you for your concern, Sect Master.' Jianzi smiled. 'But with San Ye here, nothing will happen to me.'

He picked up San Ye, and his smile was radiant.

San Ye gently swayed, and in a childlike voice, said, 'You won't die.'

Jianzi's smile instantly vanished, leaving only embarrassment on his face.

That was so embarrassing!

...

The two groups parted ways.

Lin Fan and the others went to find Mud Bodhisattva.

Jianzi, guided by his 'Sword Intent', transformed into a sword light and flew towards Zhonghua Pavilion.

'I've made up my mind!'

'I won't use my cultivation base; I'll only employ sword techniques to challenge him. This way, my chances of winning will be minuscule.'

'By doing so, I can engage in a sword battle with him, and the probability of breaking my 'losing streak' will be extremely low. How wonderful!'

San Ye: 'Your face is really thick.'

Jianzi: 'Nonsense! I'm the successor to an ancient legacy; how can you say my face is thick?'

'Hmph, you're supposed to have an invincible belief in victory.'

'I believe I'll win. I believe that my sword techniques alone can guarantee victory. But if he defeats me, what can I do?'

San Ye: '...'

Well, well, well, that's your definition of 'invincible', huh?

You're something else!

At this moment, in the Fengyun world, it was evening.

Inside Zhonghua Pavilion, Nameless was playing the erhu while drinking alone, his eyes filled with melancholy and indifference.

Suddenly, he trembled, and a bell rang in his mind, instantly clearing most of his intoxication.

A harsh, grating sound!

The erhu string broke!

Nameless's expression changed slightly.

The powerful and clear sword intent approaching from a distance made him feel helpless.

"After faking my death and hiding for over twenty years, I never expected someone to find me."

"Alas."

"The tree desires tranquility, but the wind won't cease."

"But this pure yet completely unfamiliar sword intent, who is this person?"

He was perplexed.

Logically, with his excellent hiding, no one should have been able to find him.

Moreover, he prided himself on his extensive knowledge of the sword dao in this world. Even if he didn't know every detail, he had witnessed a thing or two. Yet, at this moment, the sword dao of the visitor was utterly unfamiliar.

But...

It was also incredibly formidable!

"Today, there will be a fierce battle."

"After this fight, my Zhonghua Pavilion will no longer have peace."

Nameless sighed helplessly, put away his erhu, and took a step forward, leaving Zhonghua Pavilion and heading towards the deep mountains.

...

After an incense stick's worth of time.

In the dense forest, the two met.

Jianzi clasped his fists, "Senior, as fellow sword cultivators, I humbly request your guidance."

Nameless crossed his arms behind his back, his face filled with sighs and helplessness, and a hint of fatigue, "At your age, to have such sword cultivation, your talent and future achievements will surely surpass mine. Why do this?"

"Can we not fight?"

"..."

Jianzi frowned, "Senior, you are one of the top sword masters. There are no more than two people who can defeat you in this world, and as fellow sword cultivators, we should strive for excellence, using our swords to cut down all injustices in the world."

"But why do you have such an attitude and lack any vigor?"

"If a sword loses its sharpness, is it still a sword?"

Nameless: "..."

"You're right."

He smiled bitterly, "So, should I leave?"

Jianzi: "???"

What?

I said that to provoke you, to encourage you to fight me in your best state so I could witness a completely different sword dao. I didn't mean for you to give up and not fight at all!

What kind of sword cultivator is this?

Jianzi couldn't imagine what the person in front of him had experienced to become so despondent.

"If you don't fight me with all your strength, I'll kill you!"

Jianzi had no other choice but to force him into a fight.

"Why bother?"

"Even if I concede, it's no good?"

Nameless was still reluctant to fight.

"No way!"

Nameless: "..."

"Fine, fine."

"I'm just curious about one thing. Who is your master, and how did you find me?"

"Master? I'm afraid I can't disclose that." Jianzi said indifferently, "As for how I found you... Your sword cultivation shines like a firefly in the darkness. It would be strange if I couldn't find you."

"Your sword cultivation has reached such a realm?" Nameless was astonished.

"Do you... know who I am?"

"No."

Nameless: "..."

I thought you came here because of my reputation, but you don't even know who I am. You just want to pick a fight?

I was prepared to reveal my identity, knowing that I wouldn't be able to experience peace in the days to come, but this is what happens?

You've put me in an awkward position, as if I'm being arrogant.

But still, Nameless didn't have the slightest intention to fight.

Seeing his reluctance, Jianzi had no choice but to use some extraordinary means. He pretended to threaten, "If you still refuse to fight with all your strength, I'll destroy Zhonghua Pavilion, and then we'll fight."

"..."

"Enough."

Nameless sighed, "Why do you insist on fighting?"

"Since you want to fight, then let's fight."

The reason he had hidden his identity and name was because he had lost much of his fighting spirit after his wife's death, and he just wanted to let things be. It wasn't that he was afraid of anyone, nor was he unwilling to take action.

"Good."

Jianzi was overjoyed. He put down San Ye and drew his sword.

"Since you want to witness my full potential, then catch this."

"Tian Jian!"

Nameless made his move!

He didn't use a sword, but his sword-dancing movements were already at their peak, reaching the Tian Jian realm, earning him the title of Tian Jian Nameless.

Sword energy crisscrossed, and true essence burst forth...

"Well done!"

Jianzi was delighted.

Strictly adhering to his own definition, he fought as a person from the Immortal Martial Continent, with a world background superior to this small world. Therefore, he should give them a handicap, using only sword cultivation and not 'energy'.

It was like a martial arts expert using only sword techniques and intent without internal strength! But even so, his sword cultivation was astonishing.

"Zhan Tian Ba Jian Shu!"

Jianzi drew his sword.

In an instant, a 'white line' appeared between heaven and earth.

Wherever the white line passed, even the 'Tian Jian' sword energy continuously melted away.

Nameless's face paled slightly.

"Impressive talent!"

"Be careful!"

"Mo Ming Jian Fa!"

Nameless was surprised that his opponent didn't use the true essence within his body, but the powerful and astonishing sword techniques put him under pressure. He immediately countered with the sword techniques he had comprehended from the Hero Sword.

However, Jianzi continuously broke through his moves.

"Impressive."

"I didn't want to use this move, but you deserve to see it. Sword Twenty-Three!"

Holy crap!

Jianzi's heart trembled, and his knees went weak, almost causing him to kneel.

What kind of person is this?

Sword Twenty-Three, Nirvana?

You know this?

He was almost scared into surrendering on the spot, but when this move was unleashed, Jianzi didn't feel much pressure. His lips twitched repeatedly, "You... you know this move?"

"Holy Spirit Sword Art!"

Nameless felt a bit embarrassed.

The Holy Spirit Sword Art was something he had secretly learned from the Sword Saint in the past.

At this moment, with the opponent's formidable strength, he couldn't afford to hold back.

"I thought it was the Ethereal Sword Art!"

He held his sword in response.

The two fought fiercely, neither willing to give an inch.

San Ye stood quietly to the side, its leaves swaying in the wind like an ordinary little grass.

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However, the verdant and dewy hue, like jade-green leaves, seemed to exude an extraordinary aura.

And the nameless sword technique, within a short time, had been analyzed thoroughly, even clearly.

Haa!

A clash of blades.

Then, a consecutive retreat.

Between the sword's movements, within a hundred meters, all the large trees were cut at their waists, and then, they were further sliced into 'pieces'!

"Satisfying, so satisfying!"

Nameless's entire body trembled.

After twenty years of seclusion, he had never crossed blades with anyone.

Today, when he sparred with someone, it turned out to be so exhilarating. His heart and sword intent surged simultaneously, and he said, "My Holy Spirit Sword Art cannot defeat you, but I still have one more technique."

"Young man, be careful!"

The long sword unsheathed, and his true essence surged.

Nameless slowly closed his eyes, and in that moment, his refined energy, true essence, and sword intent gathered, forming the strongest sword strike.

"This is what I've realized after twenty years of seclusion."

"I call it... Nameless..."

"Receive my sword!"

Nameless Sword Dao is powerful!

Even Sword Child was secretly astonished.

"This person's Sword Dao, in the path of martial arts, has already reached the pinnacle, and although there's room for improvement, there's not much left to achieve, right?"

He cautiously responded.

But in the end, he still lost by a move, with the sword energy breaking through his defense and slicing off a strand of his hair.

"Impressive."

Sword Child sheathed his sword, "I concede."

Nameless: "..."

"What?!"

"Young man, what do you mean?" Nameless frowned, "I gave it my all, but you didn't even use your true energy. Where did I win?"

"Your Sword Dao, your sword intent, are clearly superior to mine!"

"Are you saying I can't afford to lose?"

What nonsense!

Look down on me like this?

He felt displeased.

Sword Child shook his head, "I have my pursuits. It's just that I lost."

"In any case, I still lost."

A self-defined loss is still a loss, right?

Slap!

Nameless was stunned.

"Alright, I'm leaving."

Sword Child waved his hand, picked up San Ye, and transformed into a beam of light, leaving.

Only Nameless remained, his hair disheveled in the wind.

What? What's going on?

Who exactly is this person who cultivated such a freakish young man?

In the previous battle, he did 'win', but the prerequisite was that the opponent didn't use their true essence, only relying on their Sword Dao cultivation.

If they had used their true essence, he would have lost within a short time.

Currently, Nameless hasn't mastered Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin, and after fighting with Sword Child, he found it hard to let go.

"Next, another one, this person's Sword Dao comprehension is even higher than Nameless~!"

"Marvelous, truly marvelous~!"

"In other words, I can still lose one more time..."

"No, what do you mean by losing one more time? I must win!"

Sword Child flew away on his sword, heading towards that dazzling 'Sword Dao Light'.

However, he muttered to himself, causing San Ye to find it amusing.

"Just..."

San Ye felt a bit apprehensive, "The next person we face, indeed deserves careful treatment."

"With his Sword Dao cultivation and talent, if he were born in the Immortal Martial Continent, perhaps... it's hard to estimate!"

...

"Senior."

"I come uninvited, please give me guidance, Senior."

In the secret chamber, Dugu Jian opened his eyes.

On the Nameless Sword, twenty-one sword marks were particularly eye-catching.

"Who are you?"

The stone door of the secret chamber opened, and Dugu Jian, with his hunched body, slowly stood up. He was almost at the end of his life, in a terrible state.

"I've heard of your sword, Senior, please consider this as a request from a sword fanatic."

"I've come here, only asking Senior to engage in a battle."

"..."

Dugu Jian sensed the pure sword intent on Sword Child, and sighed, "With your heaven-defying talent, it's my Sword Dao's fortune. In you, I see the shadow of Nameless."

"No, he even surpasses him in many ways."

"It's a pity, Senior, I still have matters to attend to, and this old body can't handle the sparring."

"Sorry, young man, if you want to fight, go fight Nameless. His Sword Dao, at this moment..."

Sword Child fell silent.

He could sense that the other's condition was terrible.

If he didn't fight, perhaps he could live a few more years, but if he did, he would surely die.

"I don't know what Senior, what do you want me to do? This matter, I can help you with it."

"Oh?"

Dugu Jian smiled, "The Heavenly Alliance, killing Xiong Ba, can you handle it?"

"The Heavenly Alliance?"

Sword Child was astonished, and then his expression turned peculiar, "I can handle it."

"What?!"

"The young are fearless." Dugu Jian smiled, "Do you know that the Heavenly Alliance now sweeps through the martial world, and Xiong Ba can even be called the destiny's choice..."

"I believe I can do it!"

Dugu Jian: "..."

"Senior, please give me guidance."

"I will definitely fulfill your wish."

"Otherwise, I'll never touch a sword again!"

"..."

"Good!"

Dugu Jian chose to believe in Sword Child, or rather, to believe in his love and yearning for the sword.

As fellow Sword Cultivators, he called out, "Holy Spirit Sword Art, I've already experienced it. Now, I can only use one move."

"Little kid, be careful!"

"Sword... Twenty-Three!"

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The boss is on vacation, and at the end of the year, work is quite busy, but Nina will strive to maintain the ten-thousand word update!

That is to say... if there's slightly less than ten thousand words, please understand!

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