Chapter 198: Behold, as I, the Master, Overturn the World

Chapter 198: Behold, as I, the Master, Overturn the World

"Hu Shan, what's happening?" Asked Xie Lingfeng in confusion.

"Young Master, it's bad! All the Grand Masters in the world are planning to besiege Canglan Island!" Hu Shan exclaimed anxiously.

"What? What happened?" Xie Lingfeng's expression changed.

"The Gate of the Spirit Realm, the Heavenly Man Legend..." Hu Shan explained in detail everything about the Gate of the Spirit Realm and the Heavenly Man Legend.

"All the Grand Masters from Jianzun Cliff have gone to see the Lord!"

"Let's go, we need to find my father!" Xie Lingfeng couldn't sit still anymore and hurried towards the top of Jianzun Cliff.

At the top of Jianzun Cliff, a group of Grand Masters had gathered, including several elderly men with white hair. Their sword auras were formidable, stirring the spiritual energy of heaven and earth around them.

Their eyes shone with a formidable aura, causing even peak Grand Masters to feel a chill in their hearts.

The door of the stone house at the top of the cliff opened, and a tall and slender figure walked out. With a resolute face and a sword on his back, his eyes were as sharp as the gleam of a sword. As he stepped out, he seemed like a sharp sword being unsheathed.

He was Xie Tianheng, the current Sword Master of Jianzun Cliff and the number one Sword Path practitioner in the Inner Realm.

"What's going on? Has Jianzun Cliff been visited by a strong enemy?" Xie Tianheng asked, frowning at the gathered Grand Masters, including the few elders from Jianzun Cliff.

The group of Grand Masters from Jianzun Cliff felt a chill in their hearts, wondering just how strong their Sword Master was.

Even the elders felt a sense of awe, as if a sword aura was suppressing them as soon as the Sword Master appeared.

"Sword Master, it's like this," one of the Grand Masters explained, "The Gate of the Spirit Realm, the Heavenly Man Legend... There may be a true Martial Heaven Man on Canglan Island. Now, all the Grand Masters in the world have gathered, uniting to force the Heavenly Man to hand over Su Lingxiu, that little girl. I fear they even have the intention to defy the Heavenly Man.

"Sword Master, don't you think we should take action as well? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of such a grand event and make our mark in the history of martial arts. Jianzun Cliff cannot afford to miss this!"

A Grand Master spoke up anxiously.

"Yes, Sword Master. It's a Martial Heaven Man. If we kill it, Jianzun Cliff will be famous in the history of martial arts!"

"That's right! We can't miss this opportunity!"

The group of Grand Masters from Jianzun Cliff, including the elders, spoke excitedly.

"Silence!" Xie Tianheng coldly humphed.

The noisy crowd immediately fell quiet.

"Are you not ashamed of yourselves?" Xie Tianheng asked, his tone filled with disappointment. "We, as practitioners of the Sword Path, should dare to draw our swords against the strong. We should not rely on numbers to bolster our courage."

Pointing outwards, Xie Tianheng continued with disdain, "Those outsiders are cowards. They see a Martial Heaven Man and are so scared that they band together. Not a single one of them has the courage to face the Heavenly Man alone. I, Xie Tianheng, am ashamed to be associated with them!

"Jianzun Cliff stands tall and proud. We have the spirit of the sword in our bones, and we refuse to bow down to anyone. Is it not shameful for us to join forces with those cowards?

"It's just a Martial Heaven Man. I, Xie Tianheng, will personally pay a visit and seek teachings. How could I ever stoop to the level of those cowards?"

The Grand Masters of Jianzun Cliff stared at their Sword Master, their mouths agape. They were completely stunned by his words.

While the Sword Master had always been proud, they had never seen him disregard the rest of the world to this extent.

In the past, he would at least show some humility in his speech, acknowledging that there were others in the Inner Realm who could rival him.

But now, after his seclusion, everyone outside was suddenly a coward in his eyes?

There was only one person they could think of who possessed such arrogance.

His name was Xu Yan!

However, Xu Yan's arrogance was backed by strength. He said he would defeat Grand Masters, and he did. He said he would slay peak Grand Masters, and he did.

But why was their Sword Master acting so arrogantly?

"Sword Master, that's a Martial Heaven Man, an existence above Grand Masters," one of the elders reminded carefully.

"Precisely because it's a Martial Heaven Man, I refuse to join forces with cowards," Xie Tianheng replied with contempt. "I will personally take action and seek teachings. As practitioners of the Sword Path, we should have the courage to face stronger opponents. Only then can we gather the sword aura!"

Xie Tianheng spoke with pride. He scanned the crowd of Grand Masters and said coldly, "Whoever dares to join forces with those cowards is not worthy of being called a Jianzun Cliff practitioner. They are a disgrace!

"Practitioners of the Sword Path should have a backbone. If you wish to use numbers to bully the few, then you might as well give up on the Sword Path now!"

The Grand Masters of Jianzun Cliff were left dumbfounded. They began to wonder if their Sword Master had gone mad from his seclusion, believing himself to be invincible to the point of delusion.

"Father, don't be impulsive!" Xie Lingfeng's anxious voice rang out.

"The Young Sword Master is here. Someone, please convince your father!"

"Quick, the Sword Master is about to challenge the Martial Heaven Man alone!"

The Grand Masters of Jianzun Cliff spoke out in a hurry.

Xie Lingfeng was bewildered. What was going on? Why was his father planning to challenge the Martial Heaven Man alone?

"My son, do not follow the path of those cowards, ganging up on the few to bolster their courage," Xie Tianheng said with a gentle smile. "We, the practitioners of Jianzun Cliff, refuse to associate with such despicable acts!"

Sword Masters of Jianzun Cliff: ...

After some exchange of greetings, Xie Lingfeng finally understood the situation, and he couldn't help but be astonished. When had his father become so arrogant?

Labeling outsiders as "waste" left everyone bewildered.

Although Xu Yan seemed arrogant, it was backed by his formidable strength. But where did his father get such confidence to look down upon other martial artists as waste?

"Father, Canglan Island has ties with that senior I mentioned..."

Xie Lingfeng hastily explained his close relationship with Xu Yan, revealing all the details.

"Hmm? You switched to cultivating the Martial Way?"

Xie Tianheng furrowed his brows as he looked at his son, but he didn't say anything further. He had sensed that his son's strength was no weaker than that of an Entry Grand Master.

"Father, we should help Canglan Island," Xie Lingfeng said.

"As for the senior in your words, if he's as powerful and invincible as you say, then there's no need for my Jianzun Cliff to intervene. However, as your father, I must pay him a visit and seek his guidance!" Xie Tianheng declared.

Hearing this, Xie Lingfeng immediately became anxious. "Father, you're not his match. You can't even defeat Xu Yan!"

"Lingfeng, what do you know?" Xie Tianheng said arrogantly. "It's precisely because he's strong that I want to unsheathe my sword against him. After my seclusion, I've attained enlightenment in the Sword Dao. In the entire Inner Realm, I, Xie Tianheng, am the foremost practitioner of the Sword Dao!

"I will sharpen my Sword Dao and let the world know of my might as the number one Sword Dao practitioner!"

Xie Lingfeng: ...

Sword Masters of Jianzun Cliff: ...

Turbulent times were stirring in the Inner Realm as numerous peak Grand Masters revealed themselves, their blood boiling with excitement at the prospect of conquering Canglan Island, defying the Heavenly Man, and sharing the opportunity of the Spirit Realm's Gate.

Under the leadership of half-step Heavenly Men like Demon Child and Green-Faced Man, along with the former vice palace master of the Seven Stars Academy, the Grand Masters of the world formed an alliance.

The Alliance of Heaven's Defiance!

Their formidable presence intimidated Canglan Island, and they boldly demanded that the Heavenly Man on the island hand over Su Lingxiu and reveal the secrets of the Spirit Realm's Gate. Otherwise, they would destroy the island in seven days!

The once peaceful Canglan Island was once again engulfed in a storm, and this time, it was far more intense than the previous one.

The major powers of the Inner Realm and Grand Masters from all over the world had gathered.

Canglan Island was facing off against the entire Inner Realm!

News had already reached Canglan Island when Fei Yan landed.

"Have they gone crazy?"

Shi Er swallowed, his hand shaking slightly as he gripped his knife.

Su Lingxiu's face turned pale, and she never imagined that all of this was happening because of her.

The Spirit Realm's Gate and the Heavenly Man legend?

What connection did she have with the Spirit Realm's Gate?

"Master, I... I'll go and meet them myself. I won't involve you in this," Su Lingxiu said, her eyes reddening with confusion.

Zhou Ying looked at her with a pained expression, his eyes also reddening. His heart was filled with anxiety as he kept glancing at Li Xuan, who was sitting in a chair, afraid that he would give up on his disciple.

Li Xuan felt numb.

He had accepted Su Lingxiu as his disciple because of her monstrous talent, which was perfect for cultivating the Martial Way of the Apothecary. And indeed, she had proven to be the most suitable cultivator for this path in the entire Inner Realm, not just in the borderlands.

Moreover, she now possessed the Green Wood Spirit Body, an extraordinary talent.

She had successfully cultivated the Martial Way of the Apothecary and was continuously improving and perfecting it. Soon, she would be able to cultivate an even higher level of the Martial Way of the Apothecary.

Although Li Xuan knew that Su Lingxiu had some troubles, he had only assumed that she was being targeted by a major power or had a powerful enemy. That was nothing to worry about, as he could easily destroy anyone who dared to cause trouble.

So, he had destroyed the Hidden Pavilion Lord and then Green-Faced Man.

But now, he never expected that Su Lingxiu was connected to the Spirit Realm's Gate, attracting the attention of Grand Masters from all over the world, who had formed an alliance.

This was almost like declaring enmity with the entire Inner Realm's Grand Masters!

This trouble was far from ordinary.

However, Su Lingxiu was his disciple, and she had comprehended the Martial Way of the Apothecary. In the future, she would be the one to further improve this martial art, so no matter how big the trouble was, he could only bear it.

Moreover, it wasn't just about Su Lingxiu; they were also targeting him, the "Martial Heaven Man." If he showed weakness, how could he maintain his status as an unparalleled master?

"I've reached the Perfection Stage of the Insight Realm, and even if I push everyone in the world alone, it's nothing extraordinary!"

Li Xuan muttered to himself.

"Disciple, what are you saying? What trouble? These people are nothing to be concerned about.

Zhou Ying and the others also looked on with curiosity.

Li Xuan feigned anger, narrowing his eyes as he exclaimed, "Disciple, how dare you insult your master! What nonsense is this about a Martial Heaven Man? They are but insignificant ants!"

Su Lingxiu and the others were shocked to their cores. Martial Heaven Men were mere ants to him?

"Master, I was wrong!" Su Lingxiu apologized, pinching her master's shoulders affectionately.

"Master, what is this 'Spirit Realm Gate' then?" She asked, her face filled with curiosity.

"When your strength reaches a certain level, you will understand naturally. There's no need to ask too many questions. The world is not as complicated as it seems; it only appears so because your strength is insufficient," Li Xuan explained without batting an eye.

He was boasting, but he was used to it by now. As an unparalleled master, he had long ago seen through the secrets of the world.

Su Lingxiu and the others were stunned by his words, yet they also found them reasonable. Indeed, complexity and secrecy were merely the result of their inadequate strength.

"Master, the Fa Tian Alliance is going to attack Canglan Island in seven days, and neither Big Brother Xie nor Second Brother Zhou are here. What should we do?" Su Lingxiu furrowed her delicate brows in worry.

With her strength, she could handle one or two peak Grand Masters, but the Fa Tian Alliance boasted of gathering Grand Masters from all over the world! Such a formidable lineup was beyond what she, or even Big Brother Xie and Second Brother Zhou combined, could withstand.

"Ah!"

Li Xuan sighed and said, "Very well, if my disciple is incapable, then I, as her master, shall step in."

Su Lingxiu's face turned shameful at the thought of relying on her master.

Shi Er and the others also felt embarrassed, thinking that they had brought shame by not being able to handle such a minor issue.

"I once said that I could single-handedly defeat a thousand or ten thousand opponents of the same realm, and you all probably didn't believe me. Now is a good opportunity for you to witness how I, your master, can achieve solo dominance over my peers. Behold as I, the master, overturn the world!" Li Xuan stood up, with one hand casually slung behind his back, and looked up towards the horizon. An aura of mystery surrounded him, making him seem profound and unfathomable.

Su Lingxiu's heart trembled as she recalled the time in Tieshan County when she had thought her master was exaggerating his abilities.

No matter how powerful one was, how could they possibly defeat a thousand or ten thousand opponents of the same realm? But now, she felt ashamed of her previous doubts. "Master, I believe in you," she said.

Li Xuan gave a soft laugh, "The Fa Tian Alliance has gathered the might of the world, intimidating Canglan Island with their numbers. These ants dare to challenge the heavens, not knowing the true might of heaven. Watch as I, their master, push back against their onslaught and show them the true meaning of heaven-defying!"

He had come to a realization: since trouble was unavoidable, he might as well take this opportunity to showcase his unparalleled might and let the entire Inner Realm know of his greatness as the Da Huang Wu Zu.

Solo dominance over his peers, pushing back against the world.

With this, the beliefs of all martial artists in the Inner Realm would change, right?

They would all aspire to cultivate the Da Huang Wu Dao and become fanatical about it. There was no better way to spread the Da Huang Wu Dao!

After many years, the Inner Realm would no longer be the Inner Realm, but Da Huang!

"The Spirit Realm Gate, the realm of Martial Heaven Men? Regardless of how to open the Spirit Realm Gate, as long as Su Lingxiu is here, there will come a day when she enters the Spirit Realm." Li Xuan thought to himself.

A Martial Heaven Man was in the Spirit Realm!

Since that was the case, he had nothing to fear. He would push back against the entire Inner Realm and show them what true invincibility looked like!

"Cultivating the Inner Realm's martial arts and trying to break through to the Martial Heaven Man realm will be restricted. Only by entering the Spirit Realm Gate can one succeed. However, my Da Huang Wu Dao has no such limitations!

"If even those in the borderlands can cultivate martial arts, how much more so for the Inner Realm? Breaking through to the Divine Will realm is only a matter of time. Since there are no restrictions, it's not impossible for the Inner Realm's martial artists to surpass those in the Spirit Realm one day." Li Xuan's lips curled into a smile.

This wasn't a problem or a crisis, but an opportunity for the Da Huang Wu Dao to truly shake the Inner Realm and for the Inner Realm's martial artists to revere the Da Huang Wu Dao!

Li Xuan glanced at the Hundred Martial Shadows, their number having already surpassed two hundred. If all martial artists in the Inner Realm cultivated the Da Huang Wu Dao, how much more powerful and transformative would the Hundred Martial Shadows become?

If his enemies ever thought that their numbers could overwhelm him, they would be sorely mistaken, for he would be the one with the true numbers on his side.

Thousands upon millions of martial shadows surging forth would be a spectacular sight, directly crushing his foes.

Once the number of Martial Shadows increased, and they merged and unified, their strength would not be much weaker than his own. The more Martial Shadows he had, the more he could merge with stronger shadows.

One man, an army of a thousand!

The more Li Xuan thought about it, the more excited he became. This was the benefit of spreading his teachings far and wide!

(End of Chapter)

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