Sword Qi to the Sky

Chapter 193 Outside the Dojo

Outside the Chengying Sword Dojo, there are densely packed sharp swords on the towering stone walls.

There were words engraved next to each sword. These words were vigorous and powerful, filled with sword intent, making the stone wall filled with an invisible sword energy, and those sharp swords and words seemed to be about to penetrate the wall.

This is the sword wall of the dojo, which is made of extraordinary materials. The outer wall is engraved with the words left by the talented cultivators on the Qingyun List of all generations. To practice in the Chengying Sword Dojo, one needs to leave words on the stone wall. The stronger the talent in swordsmanship, the deeper the words left.

The top genius monk could carve characters that could penetrate three-quarters of the wall.

However, if one has mediocre talent, for example, if the foundation is not strong or the sword intent is not sharp enough, the words engraved will disappear by themselves and will not be left on the stone wall.

If this is the case, even the practitioners on the Qingyun List will not be able to step into this temple.

Those who have their names on the Qingyun List can enter the Taoist temple.

At this time, many people stood under the stone wall and admired it.

It is rumored that there is a stone wall inside the dojo, with swords stuck on it. They are all swords of great sword cultivators. Some great sword cultivators have left words on them, and from every character, one can feel the sword intent of the great sword cultivator.

There are many characters on the stone wall. Some people left their names, some left their surnames, and some left irrelevant characters, with varying degrees of depth.

Some words have plain sword intent, as if they could disappear at any time; some words have vigorous and powerful sword intent that penetrates the wall.

In the middle of the wall, there is a particularly eye-catching character, "Cang".

The character "Cang" seemed to be about to break through the wall and was the most dazzling character on this stone wall.

The person who carved these characters was Cang Yunxuan, the number one on the Qingyun List last year.

Now, he has become one of Chengying Sword's direct disciples and has officially become a disciple of Chengying Sword. He is already a fifth-level swordsman. Even in this Chixiao City, he still has a very high status.

Any one of the direct disciples of the fifth best in the world has a distinguished status and will have the opportunity to compete for the qualification for the famous sword list in the future. Of course, it is only a chance.

There are only ten spots on the Famous Swords List.

There were many sword cultivators standing at the bottom of the stone wall. They looked up at the characters, their eyes flashing with determination, and they were eager to try.

These people are all the chosen ones on this year's Qingyun List. They will all leave their swords here for the people of Chixiao City to admire. If they can be like Cang Yunxuan, with swords shining brightly and seeming to break through the wall, then they will not only be able to become famous here, but also have the opportunity to become Li Chengying's personal disciples.

In the distance, there was a crowd gathered, looking at the practitioners on the Qingyun List, with their hearts surging.

I wonder who among those who came today will win the championship and leave their names on the stone.

"That person is Ren Yuzhi."

Everyone looked at a young man standing under the stone wall, the fast swordsman Ren Yuzhi. He was known as the fastest swordsman on this year's Qingyun list. He was only twenty-three years old and ranked third on the Qingyun list.

Sword cultivators once said that one sword can break everything and nothing is too fast to break. Ren Yuzhi's sword was extremely fast.

When the sword is fast enough, it is sharp enough.

"Ren Yuzhi, although your sword is fast, the sword intent is not strong enough. The characters engraved may not be deep enough." A voice came from the side. Ren Yuzhi looked at the other party. It was Han Zhong who was carrying a heavy sword.

"My men are about to be defeated." Ren Yuzhi was not moved at all, and his voice sounded lazy and casual.

Han Zhong was once defeated by Ren Yuzhi's fast sword. His sword was powerful and domineering, which was different from Ren Yuzhi's sword path, but his heavy sword was defeated by Ren Yuzhi's fast sword.

"Although I was defeated by you, I will not necessarily lose to you today." Han Zhong raised his head and said, with a fighting spirit in his eyes. This was also a competition between the sword cultivators on the Qingyun List.

"The first and second place on the Qingyun list haven't arrived yet, what are you two fighting about?" A sweet laugh was heard, and a graceful figure was seen walking over. It was Xia Yao, who was ranked twelfth on the Qingyun list.

“The strongest person will naturally arrive last, otherwise how can their differences be reflected.” Another person came over with a smile, and for a moment this place seemed particularly lively.

"What's the noise over there?"

Someone looked back and saw people gathering not far away, which actually attracted a lot of onlookers. The attention they attracted was no less than that here. After all, it hadn't even started yet.

"There are some contradictions between the two newcomers who entered the Azure Cloud Ranking first. Zuo Tu is said to be only eighteen years old. He will at least strive for the top ten position in the Azure Cloud Ranking in the future."

"Zuo Tu." They had also heard some news about Zuo Tu.

"Young people are ignorant. Why do they have to solve conflicts now? Do they want to attract attention and become famous faster?"

On the other side, Li Fan naturally didn’t know what they were thinking, nor did he care what they thought.

The most effective way to prevent Su Chen from entering Li Chengying's dojo to practice is here.

If Su Chen entered Li Chengying's dojo to practice, he would be afraid that he would not be able to settle this account. Even if he knew clearly that it was Su Chen who sent someone to assassinate him, he would not be able to do anything to the other party.

Su Chen glanced in the direction of the stone wall. The people on the Qingyun List had arrived one after another and were preparing to carve words on the stone wall, but he was stopped here by Li Fan.

"You ask me, what do you want?"

Li Fan looked at Su Chen, with a look of surprise and excitement between his brows: "I just came to Chixiao City and settled in Qixing Lane. We just met. Although we are not familiar with each other, we are acquainted. When I was playing chess, you provoked me with your words, trying to ruin my mood. This time."

"At the banquet at the Lu Mansion, you targeted me with your words, not only to me, but also to Yan Qi. You didn't know him, but you humiliated him. It would have been fine if you stepped on him to get on the Qingyun Ranking, but you wanted to destroy his desire to seek the sword. You are insidious and cruel. This is the second thing." "In the Lu Mansion, you were defeated by me. It can be regarded as a grudge, but this grudge is not a life-and-death feud. I would even forget you, but you hired a fifth-level assassin to assassinate me. This is the third thing."

"Su Chen, what do you think I want?"

Li Fan's voice was not loud, but the people around him could hear it clearly. Then they understood why Li Fan had been pestering Su Chen. It turned out that there were these grudges.

However, this is just his family's opinion...

"Nonsense." As expected, Su Chen stared at Li Fan and said, "I know Brother Zuo is dissatisfied with me, but there is no need to spread rumors and slander me. The chess game was just a joke. In the Lu Mansion, Yan Qi was a sword cultivator, but he was ragged and lived in the corner like a beggar. I despised him, so I made sarcastic remarks about him. I admit that it was my fault. As for the assassination, it was a fabrication. If Brother Zuo had such an experience, he should investigate it thoroughly."

"I have not been in Chixiao City for long. After entering Qixing Lane, I have never gone out. I have only attended one banquet, which was the banquet at Lu Mansion. Apart from that, I have never had any interaction with anyone. The only person I have a grudge against is you." Li Fan stared into Su Chen's eyes. Although he did not interrogate him, there was basically nothing wrong with this matter.

Otherwise, no one would kill him for no reason.

"It seems that Brother Zuo is just speculating." Su Chen said coldly: "Just speculating, you put the stigma on me. Is this the swordsmanship and sword heart that Brother Zuo is cultivating?"

At this time, a figure walked over from a distance. It was Yan Qi. This made Su Chen frown. This waste also came to trouble him?
"You did it, why don't you dare admit it?" Yan Qi looked straight at Su Chen.

"I will admit what I have done, but why should I admit what I have not done? I am sure many people in Chixiao City know something about me, Su Chen. Are you going to ruin my reputation with just a few words?"

Su Chen stared at Li Fan and said, "Zuo Tu, I have always called you Brother Zuo because I know that you have an outstanding talent in swordsmanship and I want to make friends with you, but you always make things difficult for me. I try to avoid you, but you keep coming forward. But today is the day that Senior Chengyingjian is accepting disciples at his dojo, and I don't want the grudge between us to affect you. If there is anything, I will accompany you another day."

People around were whispering, and many of them were looking at Li Fan and pointing.

"It's really a bit too much."

"We know what kind of person Brother Su is. He is very righteous."

"Today is the day that Senior Chengyingjian is accepting disciples at his temple. Don't ruin the mood." People said one after another. Su Chen's usual arrangements came in handy at this time.

"I don't know the truth about the assassination, but I was the one who invited everyone to the banquet at the Lu Mansion. There were indeed some frictions at that time, and Young Master Su made many offensive remarks towards Young Master Yan." At this time, another voice was heard. It was Lu Yuhuan from the Lu Mansion.

"Bitch." Su Chen cursed in his heart, but he remained calm and said to Yan Qi: "I also reflected on what I did to Yan Qi that day. It was inappropriate. Here, I apologize to Brother Yan."

As Su Chen spoke, he bowed to Yan Qi, which made him seem particularly magnanimous.

Yan Qi remained unmoved and just stared at him. He naturally knew that if Su Chen did not want to become Li Chengying's disciple, how could he apologize to him? It was hypocritical.

"You ruined people's swordsmanship, and you want to get away with it just by saying an apology?" Li Fan sneered.

"Zuo Tu, what do you want?" Su Chen seemed to be aroused by anger. The middle-aged swordsman behind him took a step forward, and an oppressive aura came towards Li Fan. Su Chen continued, "I said that today is the day for Senior Chengying Sword to recruit disciples. I don't want to ruin the fun because of my personal affairs. Brother Zuo, if you are so coercive..."

"You and I are both on the Qingyun Ranking. You were born in the Dali family and want to become a disciple of Senior Chengyingjian. When something happens, do you plan to let the people behind you take action?" Li Fan asked, "Su Chen, are you a swordsman?"

Su Chen's face became increasingly embarrassed. Li Fan wanted to provoke him to take action, but he also knew that his strength was no match for Li Fan. If he was crushed by his sword in public, it would be a huge stain on him, especially outside the Chengying Sword Dojo... In that case, how could Senior Chengying Sword accept him?

"How about I be the peacemaker?"

At this time, a figure walked out from the side. This man was also extraordinary and elegant. When the people around him saw him appear, they immediately whispered.

"Gentleman Sword, Chen Xiao."

Ranked 25th on the Qingyun List, Chen Xiao has a good reputation outside. He is a generous person and has the reputation of a gentleman sword.

"Although there is some grudge between the two of you, it is not appropriate to cause trouble here today. I am Chen Xiao, and I have come to Senior Chengying Sword's dojo just like you two. Since we have the same goal, why don't we settle the grudge between the two parties after this incident? How do you think?"

In Chen Xiao's opinion, Li Fan was obviously the same as them, wanting to enter Li Chengying's dojo.

However, Li Fan's strength should be stronger than Su Chen. He wants to attract attention in this way and step on Su Chen to enter the dojo. He is a smart man.

However, sometimes being too clever can backfire.

"Nothing." Li Fan replied. The grudge between him and Su Chen had nothing to do with a third person. Did Chen Xiao come out to seek fame?

Chen Xiao didn't expect Li Fan to reject him so directly. He was stunned for a moment, then continued.

"I have also heard a little bit about Brother Zuo. He is very young and the youngest swordsman on the Azure Cloud Ranking. But it is not good to cause trouble here and now. Even for the sake of Senior Chengyingjian, we should stop."

He took out the Chengying Sword, wanting to see if Li Fan would continue.

Will you give me this face?

"Another Su Chen." Li Fan said in his heart.

"It has nothing to do with you." Li Fan said calmly, without giving Chen Xiao any face. He continued to look at Su Chen and said, "If you think you are a sword cultivator, then use the sword to solve the problem. I will only use one sword. If you take it, I will stop."

As mentioned before, even if what Su Chen did was made public, it might not be convincing.

But adding one more sword is enough!

(End of this chapter)