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Chapter 199: The Sword Approaches! Immortal Slaying Realm, Open! (Part 1)
Chapter 199: The Sword Approaches! Immortal Slaying Realm, Open! (Part 1)
"Piercing Mountains and Rivers, Ten Thousand Flowers!"
The fist wind swept across, breaking through all in its path.
Nothing could withstand its might.
Nothing could stop its advance.
The sword qi from the Six Ten Thousand Li Inferior Horse Yellow Wine surged, and the nine named swords wailed in agony.
They could sense the desperation of Sword Nine Huang, and they could feel that this was Sword Nine Huang's final song, and also their own swan song!
The sword spirits fought with all their might.
At this moment, they were even willing to self-sacrifice to unleash their true power, to become even stronger!
However, in the face of the boundless fist winds and the endless fist seals, they ultimately succumbed.
Crack! Crackle!
One by one, the flying swords were damaged and shattered.
With each broken sword, Sword Nine Huang suffered severe injuries, coughing up mouthfuls of blood.
But this time, he did not retreat.
He charged forward without hesitation!
Even in death, he had no regrets!
Boom!
Finally, Sword Nine was broken.
Pfft!
Sword Nine Huang spat out more blood, but instead of attacking again, he slowly knelt down outside the city gate, a smile on his lips, his back straight as a dragon.
"Wang Zhe Xian, what do you think?"
"Does my Human Sword still meet your standards?"
"With the cultivation of the Eighth Realm, to unleash such a strike, you truly live up to your master's expectations."
Wang Zhe Xian praised, "That strike just now forced me to exert three-tenths of my strength."
"Among all the challengers, you are the only one who has pushed me to such limits in the Eighth Realm."
"Hehehe."
"Hahahaha!"
Sword Nine Huang burst into uncontrollable laughter.
But his aura plummeted like a cliff, and in an instant, it seemed as if his energy would be completely exhausted.
He had truly given his all.
Burning his essence and blood, igniting his spirit, he fought with all his might, unleashing Sword Nine to its peak.
This was his Human Sword.
And it was also Sword Nine Huang's ultimate peak.
But after this strike, regardless of victory or defeat, he would... die.
"To witness the Human Sword today is a blessing."
Wang Zhe Xian stood with a smile.
"I'll offer you a cup of wine later."
"I must drink the wine offered by Wang Zhe Xian."
Sword Nine Huang's face was filled with contentment, and he gradually calmed down.
He was worried that Xu Fenglai would stop him, acting on impulse.
Fortunately, he remained calm.
This battle was his to fight.
The Human Sword, this was the evaluation of the second Wang Zhe Xian of the world.
Even if he met his master again, he could hold his head high and say that he had not disgraced his master.
...
In the distance, a dense crowd of onlookers stood in silence.
They were amazed by Wang Zhe Xian's strength, but not overly surprised.
Everyone knew that Wang Zhe Xian was exceptionally powerful.
If he were not strong or impressive, it would be more 'impressive'.
But Sword Nine Huang's abilities and spirit exceeded everyone's expectations.
Even to the point of earning Wang Zhe Xian's recognition, and his sword technique...
"Such an honor, even in death, will be remembered for generations, sung by countless people."
They marveled.
And they envied him.
Only regretting that they lacked such spirit and strength.
"Alas."
Behind Xu Fenglai, Li Jian Shen sighed softly.
He quietly watched as Sword Nine Huang's vitality rapidly diminished, his heart silent.
The path of the sword...
The sword cultivator.
The Human Sword was equally formidable.
Alas, it was now a thing of the past.
He couldn't help but wonder, could this prince learn it?
He glanced sideways at Xu Fenglai.
Xu Fenglai remained silent.
He just watched, and watched.
Suddenly, he laughed carefree.
"That old Huang, he must be secretly rejoicing right now, isn't he?"
"Knowing him, he would definitely be like that."
"But I won't let him have his way so easily."
"Rejoicing? He's dreaming!"
Li Jian Shen was taken aback.
But before he could react, Xu Fenglai had already turned around.
"Li Jian Shen, you said you'd protect me, protect my return?"
"At this moment, it seems I'll need your help."
Li Jian Shen's heart skipped a beat, and he sighed, "You..."
"No way?"
Xu Fenglai grinned.
Then, he strode forward.
"Old Huang!"
"Come, let's go home!"
He tore through the air, arriving at Sword Nine Huang's side.
Sword Nine Huang was startled.
What was the prince up to?
Before he could think further, Xu Fenglai spoke, "This battle is not over yet!"
"Oh?"
Wang Zhe Xian asked, "Who might you be, young friend?"
"North Liang, Xu Fenglai."
Xu Fenglai bowed, "This battle has only just begun!"
"Old Huang is my master."
"Both master and friend!"
"The Human Sword will not become a thing of the past."
"I want to make a promise with you. In the future, I will come again in place of my master, with the Human Sword..."
"Haha, you want to defeat me?"
Wang Zhe Xian laughed, "North Liang Prince, you have quite the reputation, but for a junior to be so bold, even if I, Wang Zhe Xian, were to slay you here, you wouldn't utter a word of protest."
"Senior, are you afraid?"
Xu Fenglai's words were bold and fearless.
Sword Nine Huang was almost scared out of his wits.
He wasn't afraid of his own death, but the prince...
"Your challenge means nothing to me."
"If you want to fight, at least show me your strength or potential."
"Otherwise, die."
Wang Zhe Xian's smile was enigmatic.
"Potential, I can prove it."
In the crowd.
The one-eyed Li Jian Shen cursed under his breath.
"Damn, I should've never come."
He silently cursed.
But he had no choice but to step forward.
"Or, I can vouch for you!"
"Oh?"
!”
Wang Zhe Xian's eyes gleamed: "Heaven would not have produced you, Li Jian Shen, if the sword path were to be shrouded in eternal night."
"So, are you planning to re-emerge in the vast world?"
"Otherwise, how could I make a move now, when you can no longer stop me?"
"And if I am, what then?"
Li Jian Shen had already realized he had been outmaneuvered by Xu Fenglai, this young man.
But so what?
He had given his word and would not go back on it.
"Sword, come!"
With a single command, he pointed a finger.
Within and outside the Martial Emperor City, countless flying swords trembled and then were all drawn from their sheaths!
All the sword cultivators were stunned! The owners of the magical treasure shops were even more baffled.
Their swords had suddenly trembled and then flown out of their sheaths.
Before they could react, they found their flying swords breaking through the air and appearing outside the city in the blink of an eye.
"Why is this happening?!"
Inside the city, all the sword cultivators were dumbfounded: "My sword!"
"Come back!"
"What? My sword was stolen!"
"The mental connection between me and my flying sword is still there, and I can communicate with it normally, but I can't call it back!"
"Is it... outside the city?"
"Why is this happening?!"
They were all puzzled.
They rushed out of the city—these were their swords, and no matter how good or bad they were, they belonged to them. How could they just be taken without reason?!
If the cultivators within the city who didn't go to see what was happening were mostly low-level cultivators, then... the owners of the magical treasure shops were all trembling with fear, their faces pale, almost on the verge of death!
"My, my sword!!!"
In the Four Directions Immortal Kingdom, the sword was held in the highest regard.
There were the most sword cultivators, and naturally, the most sword-type magical treasures in the shops.
At this moment, all the flying swords had taken to the air, and the various arrays and restrictions within their shops were completely ineffective.
This loss was enough to make them die of heartache!
"Robbery!"
"Who the hell is so audacious to rob in the Martial Emperor City?"
"Don't they fear the world's second, Wang Zhe Xian, will take action?!"
They were enraged, baffled, and couldn't understand.
How could someone be so bold?
...
Inside the city, people were stunned.
Outside the city, the onlookers, the gawking cultivators, were all speechless.
Those inside the city didn't know what had happened, but they did!
"That, that's Li Jian Shen?!"
"Sword, come?"
"My sword!"
"My sword also..."
Before they could react, they saw countless flying swords coming from all directions, moving at a speed that was simply terrifying!
Inside and outside the city.
Regardless of their cultivation level or the quality of their flying swords.
All of them trembled and were drawn from their sheaths at a lightning-fast speed!
Even the Dao Soldier flying swords embedded in the city walls, with their notorious reputations, were no exception!
Then, they formed a dazzling rain of swords, flying high in the sky, their tips pointing at the Martial Emperor City and Wang Zhe Xian!
"Is that Li Jian Shen?!"
"He... he wasn't supposed to be crippled by a calamity?"
"Why is he still so formidable?!"
"This!!!"
"One command of 'Sword, come,' and everyone's swords were taken?!"
"We, this!!!"
For a moment, they were utterly shocked, unable to form a complete sentence.
At this moment.
Li Jian Shen smiled slightly and walked through the air. In no time, he was high in the sky, looking down at Wang Zhe Xian.
"Li Chun'gang, I'm borrowing all the swords in the city to have a chat."
He spoke.
His voice echoed throughout the city, and everyone whose swords had been 'borrowed' was stunned.
What a guy!!!
I damn well agree.
You made such a grand spectacle, almost borrowing everyone's swords, and now you tell us it's just for a chat?!
What kind of chat needs such a grand display?
But soon, they realized.
"Could it be that Li Jian Shen is going to fight Wang Zhe Xian?!"
"Heaven!!"
"Quick, to the city outskirts!"
The sword cultivators inside the city went mad.
Such a great battle, how could they miss it?!
At this moment.
The bundle on the donkey's back trembled.
The refined middle-aged man laughed wryly.
Li Jian Shen glanced at him.
The middle-aged man gently stroked the bundle and said softly, "Not lending."
Li Jian Shen: "…!"
He pursed his lips.
Not lending, then not lending.
Pah!
Everyone was speechless.
Wang Zhe Xian, however, laughed loudly, feeling the rising aura of Li Chun'gang, Li Jian Shen, and was extremely excited: "Brilliant!"
"One command of 'Sword, come,' and you enter the Ascension Path again."
"Li Jian Shen, you really have high hopes for this young man?"
"Indeed."
Li Chun'gang nodded: "This kid, though somewhat shameless, has a character I like. In my view, his future is boundless, and surpassing me is not impossible, no, it's just a matter of time."
"Therefore, I must protect this kid."
"Should I give you, Li Jian Shen, this face?"
Wang Zhe Xian was surprised and then asked.
"Ah."
The refined middle-aged man patted the donkey's rear.
He and the donkey walked out of the crowd.
The peach blossom on the bundle remained as vibrant as ever.
"Xu Fenglai, I also want to protect."
Li Jian Shen raised an eyebrow.
Wang Zhe Xian was even more surprised: "Peach Blossom Sword God, you also want to protect him?"
"From the looks of it, this young man is truly extraordinary."
"Whether he is or not, I'm not sure yet," the Peach Blossom Sword God said calmly, "But I owe his mother a meal, and this favor must be repaid."
Xu Fenglai's mouth twitched violently.
Truly worthy of being my master, he thought.
Even this kind of thing, he knows so clearly.
And it's exactly the same?
This favor, truly...
Before he could think more, the Peach Blossom Sword God said, "Originally, I planned to give him my twelve flying swords when the time was right, to repay this favor."
"It seems that things are about to change."
Xu Fenglai nodded slightly in response.
Xu Fenglai returned a respectful salute.
Their interaction was as subtle as a gentleman's friendship, as light as water.
Then, the Peach Blossom Sword God took out a sword box, opened it once more, and lightly tapped the 'toothpicks' inside. "Armored, Green Plum, Bamboo Horse, Morning Dew, Spring Water, Peach Blossom, Eyebrow, Vermilion Bird, Yellow Tong, Ant, Golden Thread, Tai'a."
With each name spoken, a small flying sword appeared, floating before him.
From a distance, they were easily overlooked.
They resembled toothpicks.
"Wang Zhe Xian, in our three encounters, you've claimed there was no clear victor. But I know that I've always been a move away from defeat. Unless I attain perfection, it's hard to surpass you."
"However, today, I'm pushing my limits and unsheathing my sword once more."
"To protect Xu Fenglai."
"Or perhaps, to give him a chance to fight you again."
"Hahaha!"
"I'll take on that challenge!" Wang Zhe Xian burst into laughter. "If Li Jian Shen, the Sword Saint, has re-entered the Mortal Realm, and the Peach Blossom Sword God has returned, pointing his sword at Martial Emperor City, then I must honor this request."
He turned to Xu Fenglai, "Your request is grand, and I accept your challenge."
"In this battle, the Human Sword has yet to lose. After some time, I'll await your return to rewrite the ending!"
"Moreover, I also want to witness an even stronger Human Sword!"
"Thank you, senior!" Xu Fenglai heaved a sigh of relief.
Finally, he could relax.
Although there was an element of gambling in this decision, and it might damage his relationship with Li Jian Shen, and he might miss out on the Peach Blossom Sword God's twelve flying swords, he had to do this.
Old Huang, saved!
Upon hearing Wang Zhe Xian acknowledge the Human Sword's undefeated status, Old Huang's dimmed eyes lit up with a glimmer of hope. He smiled silently, unable to laugh aloud.
Just as he was about to close his eyes and smile in his final moments, he suddenly smelled a fragrant pill.
Even his severed life force seemed to recover a little.
Old Huang was stunned.
When he opened his eyes, he realized that Xu Fenglai had taken out a pill and brought it to his lips without him noticing.
The nine-colored halo around the pill was particularly eye-catching.
Even just smelling it, Old Huang felt his life extending.
"This?" Old Huang croaked, his voice hoarse as he struggled to speak. "Nine... Ninth Rank Revitalizing Pill?"
Ninth Rank!
An eighth-stage healing pill, the Revitalizing Pill!!!
"Gulp!"
Everyone watched, their eyes filled with greed and longing, wishing they could take the pill away immediately. But... they dared not.
No one knew if Wang Zhe Xian would intervene.
With Li Jian Shen and the Peach Blossom Sword God, two generations of Sword Gods, protecting Xu Fenglai, and with flying swords filling the sky, who would dare to cause trouble?
"Take it."
"I asked my senior sister for it."
"After taking it, even if you can't fully recover, at least you'll keep your life."
"Your Human Sword is too profound. I can't learn it after just one try."
Xu Fenglai chuckled, "If you survive, you can teach me more?"
Old Huang's expression changed.
He hadn't wanted to take the pill, but he couldn't refuse Xu Fenglai. In the end, he could only take it with tears in his eyes.
His nearly severed life force rapidly recovered.
Old Huang...
was alive again.
But he had pushed himself too hard. Even with the Ninth Rank Revitalizing Pill, it was unlikely he'd ever reach his peak again.
He...
had no regrets!
He had regained his identity and the title of the Human Sword. He had died once already.
Living on didn't seem so bad.
"This kid."
Li Jian Shen and the Peach Blossom Sword God exchanged knowing smiles, feeling helpless.
They understood.
The reason for this grand spectacle, even using themselves as bait, was to save Old Huang's life.
If he hadn't claimed the battle was unfinished and challenged Wang Zhe Xian, Old Huang would never have taken the Revitalizing Pill.
Only this way could Old Huang have a chance.
Using themselves as bait, was it to save someone?
Such a display of loyalty and righteousness made them want to be angry, but they couldn't bring themselves to do so.
In the vast world of cultivation, a young cultivator named Lin Fan was reading the latest intelligence report in his hands. He chuckled as he flipped through the pages, his eyes narrowing in thought. "Not bad at all," he muttered to himself.
"The Four Directions Immortal Kingdom can wait for now. But, I still feel a bit uncomfortable," Lin Fan said, his brows furrowing slightly. "This method of conveying information through text alone is not intuitive enough, and it's a bit slow. My Eye Technique's creation process is also quite slow."
"Is there a way to temporarily replace it or find some inspiration?
(End of Chapter)
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