Sword Qi to the Sky

Chapter 391 On the Heroes of the World

The Baiyujing Academy, standing tall in the air, resembles a celestial palace.

Below the nine hundred and ninety-nine steps, looking up, one can see a gate to a celestial palace, where clouds and mist swirl, and rosy clouds reflect each other. Stepping through that gate, one can enter the Jade Capital Academy.

Occasionally, monks dressed in academy robes could be seen walking up those steps.

At the bottom of the steps, people would occasionally stop and look up at the palace in the sky, their hearts filled with longing, and their eyes would inadvertently reveal a sense of reverence, for it was a sacred place for all people to cultivate themselves.

In the eyes of cultivators, Baiyujing Academy held a position above the imperial court. Baiyujing Academy was the "teaching" institution, imparting knowledge and skills, while the imperial court was the "power" institution, dominating the world.

The area surrounding Baiyujing Academy is extremely prosperous, with numerous restaurants and inns. Those who wish to cultivate at Baiyujing Academy will stay here. As a result, geniuses are as numerous as hairs on a cow, and even a random passerby may be the pride of their sect, family, or city.

Therefore, some say that heroes from all over the world are as numerous as carp crossing a river on this land.

And this is even more true today.

Chaotian Pavilion is one of the best restaurants in the area, with nine floors. The most famous part is the terrace at the top of Chaotian Pavilion, which faces the steps of Baiyujing Academy. Looking up, you can see the immortal gate.

At this moment, on this aerial pavilion, many cultivators were enjoying tea and wine, and each of them possessed an extraordinary aura.

Li Fan was among them. He had changed his clothes; his magnificent moon-white brocade robe shimmered with light, and a golden sword hung at his waist. He had an air of natural arrogance between his brows, and every gesture exuded the noble bearing of a young master from a prominent family. With two beauties beside him, his extraordinary demeanor was even more apparent.

Occasionally, someone would cast a glance at them, but it was only a fleeting look, and they wouldn't linger for long. Everyone here had an extraordinary background.

"I heard that a young man came to Baiyujing Academy three years ago. Now the headmaster wants to take him as a disciple, but he has refused." At this moment, a voice came, attracting many eyes to look at the person. They saw that the person looked quite young, like he was in his thirties, but those with high cultivation talent may actually be older.

The founder of Baiyujing Academy was called Master, but later people dared not call themselves Master anymore. Today, the headmaster of Baiyujing Academy is also called Headmaster.

"I've also heard of this person. Who is he, and what is his level of cultivation?" someone asked curiously.

The person who had just spoken shook his head: "I don't know his background. There are rumors that he has no cultivation, but of course, that's a bit absurd. Just recently, the headmaster even asked him to give lectures. In a sense, he can be considered a teacher at Baiyujing Academy."

The teachers at the number one academy in Dali must be at least at the late stage of the Dao Body realm. How could they possibly lack cultivation?

"Sir?" someone asked curiously. "How old is this person?"

"His age is also unknown. According to the students of the academy, he looks very young. Since he entered Baiyujing Academy, he has spent his days reading in the library. In three years, he has read through the entire library of Baiyujing Academy."

“Baiyujing Academy has tens of millions of books. Let alone three years, it would be difficult even in thirty years.” Someone questioned, “However, since the headmaster is willing to accept him as a disciple and let him give lectures, he must be a genius. Is this another outstanding figure in Dali?”

Do you know his/her name?

"All that is known is that his surname is Mu, and the students of the academy call him Little Teacher."

"Li Shan is as gentle as jade, and his sword has slain many heroes. Now, Baiyujing Academy has produced another young master. The cultivation world of Dali is becoming more and more exciting." A middle-aged man said with a drink.

"Qi Zhanyun, what brings you to Yujing City?" A handsome young man asked the man who spoke with a smile.

The people in the restaurant looked at each other with strange expressions. They glanced at the middle-aged man and realized that it was Qi Zhanyun.

"With heroes from all over the world gathered here, how can I not come and take a look?" Qi Zhanyun said with a smile. "Moreover, if I see Wen Ruyu, I would really like to try out Li Shan's sword."

No one thought this was an exaggeration. Qi Zhanyun of Qitian Pavilion was already famous for his combat prowess, and many people said that he would become one of the strongest martial arts cultivators in the future of the Great Li Kingdom.

"People say you will become the strongest martial artist in the future of Dali. Do you think you can dominate the world in the future?" the man continued to ask with a smile.

Qi Zhanyun glanced at him and said, "I know who you are and what you are thinking. In this world, there are many seniors standing at the peak, and among my peers, there are also people who are more outstanding than me. In the future cultivation world of Dali, my name will be there, but it will not belong to me."

"I never expected Qi Zhanyun of Qitian Pavilion to have such a humble side. So, who do you think has unparalleled talent in the cultivation world of the Great Li Dynasty this generation?" "The young master you just mentioned is quite extraordinary, as he is highly regarded by the academy's headmaster. Apart from him, there are at least three people in Baiyujing Academy whose reputation far surpasses mine." Qi Zhanyun raised his wine cup and drank it all in one gulp, saying boldly, "Furthermore, Wen Ruyu of Lishan is a descendant of the Haoran Sword and has also become a disciple of the Canglan Sword. He has slain many heroes with his sword. Such spirit already surpasses mine."

"Although I consider myself extraordinary, I am also aware of my own limitations. If it comes to a battle, I am not afraid of it. But if it comes to the outstanding figures of Dali, it is not my turn, Qi Zhanyun."

"What a magnanimous attitude." The handsome young man smiled and raised his glass in a toast: "If we're talking about the most outstanding figures in the world, there is one in Baiyujing Academy who is undoubtedly the best."

Everyone nodded in agreement, knowing full well who the other person was referring to.

Xiao Lü of Baiyujing Academy is a peerless genius with unparalleled Taoist skills and awe-inspiring sword aura. No one has ever seen him make a move, but all the outstanding talents from all walks of life who cultivate at Baiyujing Academy are humbled by him.

It is said that Xiao Lu has now reached the peak of the Dao Body realm, and some even claim that he can fight against those in the seventh realm.

"Now that you mention it, there are very few people in the Great Li world who can compare to him," someone said with a smile. Xiao Lu is hailed as a genius of the world, and there are only a handful of people whose names can be put alongside his.

"That prince, could he be considered one?" someone asked with a laugh.

“Of course it counts.” Everyone became interested.

"Jiang Tai'a, the Holy Son of Lingxiao Pavilion and the successor of the Jiang family, is the youngest Dao Body cultivator in the history of Dali. He is born with a sword body, and no disciple of Lingxiao Pavilion can compare with him. Can he be considered one?" someone else said.

“Yes, Jiang Tai’a of Lingxiao Pavilion, some say that in ten years, another top-level sword cultivator will emerge in the Great Li world. One day, he will become the leader of the sword path and ascend to the top of the Sword Saint Ranking.”

"I know that in the imperial city of Dali, there are several outstanding talents from noble families, whose talents are unparalleled. What are they like?"

"Wen Ruyu from Lishan, and Li Fan, the sword cultivator from Lishan wanted by the imperial court, could they be included?"

After a moment of thought, someone said, "Wen Ruyu's swordsmanship is astonishing, having slain several prodigies, but it still seems insufficient. As for Li Fan, we don't know much about him, only that he is Wen Ruyu's junior brother and Zuo Canglan's disciple. There are also rumors that he is the Sword Master of Lishan."

"What do you think?" In the middle of the table, two people, a man and a woman, sat facing each other.

The man was dressed simply, with a fur robe casually draped over his shoulders and his hair disheveled. He did not participate in the conversation and kept his head down, drinking in silence.

"Me?" The man seemed a little drunk, his eyes somewhat cloudy, and said, "We'll only know after we've fought."

"If we were to fight, could you kill him?" the woman asked again, instantly drawing everyone's attention to them as they scrutinized the woman who had spoken.

She was elegant and graceful, wearing a jade hairpin in her hair. Her face was exquisite and flawless, but she gave off an aloof and cold feeling, as if strangers should stay away.

Who to kill?
They looked at the man again, and saw that he had looked up at her after hearing her words. His cloudy eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he said, "Why do you ask that?"

"Chu Jiankuang, you came to this Jade Capital City precisely to kill him," the woman continued, causing everyone's expressions to change drastically, and their gazes towards the man involuntarily became solemn.

They had heard of the name Chu Jiankuang.

Of course, his master was more famous than his name, being a member of the Sword Saint Ranking.

"Back then, Zuo Canglan defeated your master, after which your master disappeared from the Sword Saint Ranking. It wasn't until many years later that he reappeared on the list, but he could never return to his peak and could only rank at the bottom. Zuo Canglan's disciple killed someone in Yujing City. What else can you do in Yujing City besides kill him?"

"Why do you people from the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion like to meddle so much?" Chu Jiankuang stared at the woman and said.

"Many years ago, the Great Li Dynasty was in turmoil. More than twenty years later, the competition among the prodigies has returned. How could our Heavenly Mystery Pavilion miss this opportunity?" The woman smiled and said, "In my opinion, this is no longer the era of Wen Haoran and Zuo Canglan. It would be extremely difficult for the Li Mountain sword cultivators to return to their peak. In this world, there are only a few people who are truly qualified to reach the pinnacle."

"Who?" Chu Jiankuang asked, staring at the woman.

"There are two in the Imperial Palace, one in Lingxiao Pavilion, one in Baiyujing Academy, one in Taiping Temple, and one in Wanfo Temple. There are several powerful families in the Imperial City, but that only counts as half a family. If you can kill Wen Ruyu, you can also be considered half a family." The woman said to Chu Jiankuang with a smile.

(End of this chapter)