Sword Qi to the Sky

Chapter 393 Asking the Way in Bai Yujing

Not far below Chaotian Pavilion, people were walking on the road when a powerful gust of wind swept in, and an invisible wave of energy swept towards them, causing everyone to stop and look up at Chaotian Pavilion.

In an instant, countless eyes in the surrounding area turned to look in that direction.

On the terrace of Chaotian Pavilion, the crowd steadied themselves, but the tables and chairs in front of them swayed violently. They gripped their wine glasses tightly, but the glasses still shattered, and wine dripped down.

They looked down and their eyes showed surprise.

A sixth-realm martial artist? The true essence.

Martial arts prodigies are even rarer than Qi cultivators. There are few martial arts cultivators in the entire Dali region who can cultivate to the True Intent Realm at such a young age.

But here, two people appeared.

"Good." Qi Zhanyun of Qitian Pavilion praised, and laughed loudly, "We really have to fight to know."

He was also a martial artist, the most outstanding martial arts prodigy of Qitian Pavilion. Just now, he felt a surge of power emanating from Li Fan, domineering and fierce.

Does it possess the True Dragon Martial Spirit?

"We misjudged him." Everyone thought to themselves. This proud young man was indeed a prodigy, daring to confront Lingxiao Pavilion and even making sarcastic remarks.

Sure enough, there are too many geniuses in a place like Baiyujing Academy, especially at this sensitive time.

Liu Qingwu looked at Li Fan with great interest, but she didn't know his background.
An invisible sword intent enveloped the entire Chaotian Pavilion, causing some fifth-realm cultivators to feel suffocated and remain seated, not daring to move an inch.

Strands of sword intent emanated from Shen Jing, spreading outwards and pressing sharply towards Li Fan.

Li Fan seemed oblivious, sitting there with his martial arts essence emanating from him, forming a powerful golden protective shield around his body. When sword intent landed on it, it was as if it had touched an invisible barrier, unable to penetrate it.

"Swoosh..." The swords flashed like lightning, relentlessly rushing towards Li Fan, but Li Fan remained calm and continued drinking.

"Sword cultivators excel at offense, but martial artists at the sixth realm are also extremely formidable in both offense and defense." Everyone thought to themselves, "It's even more difficult for martial artists to reach higher realms in their cultivation."

Moreover, Li Fan was even carrying a sword. Was it just for decoration, or was he also skilled with a sword?

If a martial artist is also a swordsman...

"If you two are going to fight, could you please find another place?" A voice came from inside Chaotian Pavilion. "My little restaurant can't withstand your antics."

The voice was deep and powerful, containing true energy. Anyone who could sense it was a Daoist cultivator. To be able to open a restaurant in this place, one must not be an ordinary person.

Many of the industries in this surrounding area belong to the top powers of Dali or even to members of the Baiyujing Academy.

Even so, the sword intent emanating from Shen Jing's body had not dissipated. In fact, there were not many forces in the Great Li Dynasty that needed Lingxiao Pavilion to give them face, especially since he was the personal disciple of the second-ranked Sword Saint.

Footsteps approached, and a figure stepped onto the terrace. He was dressed in a blue-white robe, exuding an elegant air. He walked straight to the two people, his body like a wall, blocking the sword intent.

"Impressive!" Qi Zhanyun exclaimed, and the surrounding crowd was also slightly taken aback.

"Greetings, Mr. Yang." Liu Qingwu from Tianji Pavilion stood up and bowed with a smile. Upon hearing the word "Mr.", everyone could roughly guess the other party's background. He was actually a cultivator from Baiyujing Academy. This place was indeed a place where dragons and tigers hid.

Shen Jing then restrained his sword intent; he still had to give face to Baiyujing Academy.

Li Fan's aura vanished instantly, and the turmoil was averted.

"I have left the academy, so please do not call me 'Master' anymore." Yang Tai smiled and nodded at Liu Qingwu, then walked towards Li Fan and asked, "I just heard you say that the wine at Chaotian Pavilion is nothing special. Please enlighten me."

Everyone looked amused upon hearing this. They naturally understood that Li Fan was using the wine to satirize Shen Jing, but they didn't expect it to attract the restaurant owner to come to their door in person.

Li Fan looked at the other party and replied with a smile, "The wine is fragrant and strong enough, so it can be considered a good wine. But where is this place? It is located below Baiyujing Academy, directly facing the Immortal Gate. If it is only fragrant and strong, it is not enough. Since it is wine from the Immortal Gate, it should naturally have an immortal aura."

"Very well." Yang Tai nodded with a smile upon hearing this. "You make a good point. It seems that I still need to work on improving this wine. If you can make it even more 'divine,' then you can waive the cost of the wine, young brother."

"Thank you." Li Fan smiled and nodded. Shen Jing glanced at the two people talking, his brows furrowing slightly. He looked at his senior brother Yue Yunxiao opposite him, only to hear Yue Yunxiao say in a low voice, "Lingxiao Pavilion's trip is not for nobodies."

Shen Jing nodded slightly, recalling the purpose of his trip, and abandoned his thoughts of dealing with Li Fan. What was the point of defeating or killing an unknown person?

This trip is for two reasons: first, to Wen Ruyu, and second, to Bai Yujing.

He glanced at Yang Tai's back, his eyes turning slightly cold, then stood up and looked towards the direction of Baiyujing Academy. His body slowly floated up, and for a moment, everyone's eyes were on Shen Jing.

What is he going to do?
Shen Jing's clothes fluttered as he floated forward, arriving directly in front of the steps to Baiyujing. He looked up at the academy's heavenly gate and said loudly, "Shen Jing of Lingxiao Pavilion, along with Senior Brother Yue Yunxiao and others, inquire about Baiyujing."

The sound spread outwards like waves, and countless eyes turned to the figure floating in the air.

Many cultivators' eyes flashed with brilliance, their hearts churning with excitement; the time had finally come.

The capital city of Yujing is now a hub of activity, thanks in part to Wen Ruyu. But now that heroes from all corners of the world have come here, how can they miss out on the number one academy in the land?

Asking the Dao at Baiyujing has become a Dali 'tradition,' where prominent figures throughout history have come to seek enlightenment.

Shen Jing's voice echoed in everyone's ears, lingering for a long time. On the terrace of Chaotian Pavilion, Yang Tai and Li Fan both looked in that direction and saw that another person had stood up, who turned out to be Chu Jiankuang.

He looked toward the Heavenly Gate and spoke in a loud voice: "Chu Jiankuang, ask the White Jade Capital."

"In that case, I'll join in the fun." Qi Zhanyun stood up, faced the Immortal Sect, and said, "Qi Zhanyun of Qitian Pavilion, seeking the Dao at Baiyujing."

"Lin Bai, the Holy Sect Master of Qingya Mountain, inquires about the Jade Capital." A voice echoed from afar.

Then, voices rose and fell, stirring up waves of emotion in the surrounding crowd. Those who spoke were all from major sects of the Great Li Dynasty.

They will ask Baiyujing together.

After a long while, the sound stopped and slowly dissipated. Yang Tai looked at the distant Heavenly Gate, a faint smile appearing in his eyes, and said in a low voice, "Interesting."

So many people asking Bai Yujing at the same time—even he had never seen such a grand occasion.

Indeed, I'm quite looking forward to it.

Li Fan remained seated quietly, sipping his wine. He naturally wanted to go up and see what Baiyujing Academy, the number one academy in the Great Li Dynasty, thought of Li Shan and his junior brother.

This is very important. In this Jade Capital City, the Jade Capital Academy can determine people's fate. In a sense, the Jade Capital Academy's influence in Jade Capital City is even greater than that of the imperial court.

Moreover, the Baiyujing Academy has now sealed off Yujing City with the Heaven-Locking Array.

In the vast area, everyone quieted down, and countless people looked up at the 990th step, at the Heavenly Gate, waiting for the response from Baiyujing Academy.

At this moment, a beam of light shone down from the misty Heavenly Gate, and a figure appeared before the gate. It was a woman, dressed in spotless white, standing outside the celestial gate amidst the clouds, giving off a sacred feeling, like a fairy.

"Three days later, the Heavenly Gate will open, awaiting you all to inquire about the Jade Capital." A clear voice descended from the sky, like celestial music spreading across the mortal world.

With heroes from all over the world gathering, how could Baiyujing Academy refuse?

Moreover, Bai Yujing never considered asking Bai Yujing's question to be a provocation. The Great Dao is unfathomable, and only by constantly asking questions can one touch upon it.

"Thank you, Fairy." In the void, Shen Jing bowed politely, knowing who the woman was.

He also knew that his and his senior brothers' visit to ask questions was just a prelude. In a few years, Jiang Tai'a of Lingxiao Pavilion would come in person to ask Bai Yujing for guidance.

The Jade Palace in the heavens, one day I will ascend to heaven and truly reach the heavens.

Of course, three days later, he will also unleash his swordsmanship, allowing the world to see the swords of Lingxiao Pavilion.

As for that nameless fellow, he was just a minor incident, not worth mentioning.

(End of this chapter)