Sword Qi to the Sky

Chapter 405 A Victory is Hard to Come By

Li Fan had already left everyone with an impression of arrogance, so they were not surprised by his words.

However, the students of Baiyujing were not very convinced that Li Fan could defeat Shen Jing in one blow, just like Guan Shanyue.

These great sages, though considered top figures in the Great Li Dynasty, believed that the prestige of the Baiyujing Academy was comparable only to that of the imperial court in the present world.

As for the temple and monastery, they didn't know much about them. They figured that although they had top-notch figures there, they couldn't compare to the number one academy in the world when it came to training disciples.

"Only after arriving in Baiyujing today do I realize that the world's heroes rise and fall with the times." Ye Yunke smiled as he looked at the Prince of Puyang beside him and said, "Sir, it seems that you still need to travel more to know how vast the world is and how many geniuses there are. The Holy Son of Tiandu Palace and the sword prodigy of Lingxiao Pavilion are actually only a single move away from you."

At this moment, another person stepped out from among those asking the question. His sword intent was domineering and fierce, and a storm of sword energy raged in the world. When everyone looked over, they saw Chu Jiankuang stepping on his sword and coming up into the sky, looking at Guan Shanyue opposite him.

Sword masters, upon seeing another sword genius, naturally feel a strong urge to join in.

What's more, the other party is practicing the legendary Immortal Sword Manual.

“Chu Jiankuang.” Guan Shanyue had never met Chu Jiankuang before, but by sensing the other’s sword intent, she had already guessed his origin.

He had naturally heard of the ten people on the Sword Saint Ranking, and he also knew about the swords they practiced.

Chu Jiankuang's master was ranked eighth on the Sword Saint List and was known as the "Mad Sword". Chu Jiankuang's name was given to him by his master, and he was actually his master's adopted son.

"It is said that Chu Jiankuang has inherited the Mad Sword's Three Kill Sword Dao, which is tyrannical and domineering. However, he is facing Bai Yujing's Immortal Sword Inheritance. I wonder if he will be like Shen Jing."

Liu Qingwu said softly, "In today's battle, Yun Tiansheng, the Holy Son of Tiandu Palace, who was crushed by Li Fan, suffered the most tragic fate. His reputation was ruined and he lost all face. Shen Jing was defeated by a single sword, which means that he has also withdrawn from the competition for the title of the world's greatest genius."

This Jade Palace in the heavens is a test for these chosen ones.

Asking about the Jade Capital is not something that can be done so easily.

However, she did not expect it to be so tragic. Even someone as strong as Shen Jing only managed one sword strike, and the same was true for Yue Yunxiao.

Chu Jiankuang stood in the air, a storm of sword energy swirling around him, extremely oppressive. In an instant, a world-destroying hurricane appeared in the world, and when it swept over everyone, it made some Core Formation Realm cultivators tremble as if they were about to be torn to shreds.

"What domineering sword intent." Ye Yunke looked up at the sky and said in a low voice, "However, since Guan Shanyue has obtained the inheritance of the immortal sword, this Chu Jiankuang is still like an ant trying to shake a tree. I just don't know how many layers of the mystery of the Nine Heavens Divine Firmament Milky Way Sword Scripture he can force out."

"Your Highness is too kind. Guan Shanyue is indeed good, having inherited the legacy of Master Taibai. However, the Immortal Sword Scripture is infinitely profound. Even Master Taibai himself admitted that he could not comprehend its mysteries and had only grasped the basics. And Chu Jiankuang's sword is not weak either," Yan Chong said modestly from the side.

“The methods of immortals are extremely rare in this world, and immortal sword scriptures are even rarer. Bai Yujing’s ‘Nine Heavens Divine Firmament Milky Way Sword Scripture’ is the number one sword scripture in the Great Li world. Not to mention cultivation, even just reading it is enough to benefit sword cultivators greatly. Otherwise, why would these sword prodigies deliberately come to ask about swords?” Ye Yunke said with a smile.

The legendary methods of immortals are passed down from ancient times and are extremely rare in the world. Ordinary cultivators have never even heard of them. Only those from top-tier forces have heard of them, let alone seen or practiced them.

The 'Nine Heavens Divine Firmament Milky Way Sword Scripture' of Baiyujing Academy is known to them because it comes from Baiyujing Academy. It is the only immortal technique known to people on the surface of Daliming.

"Since it is a celestial scripture, even those at the seventh realm will find it difficult to grasp its true meaning," Yan Chong said in a low voice. Guan Shanyue, if he could comprehend even a fraction of its true essence, would be enough to become a top-tier swordsman in the world.

As the two spoke, sword energy raged in the sky, and the dazzling sword light seemed to illuminate the sky. The sky above Baiyujing Academy was filled with color, the color of swords.

Li Fan also looked up at the sky. Such a battle between sword cultivators was rare to see on ordinary days. Moreover, Guan Shanyue, like him, had cultivated the most advanced sword scripture.

"Nine Heavens Divine Firmament Milky Way Sword Scripture?"

Li Fan thought about the inheritance he had received, the Nine Heavens Profound Path Sword Scripture, which seemed somewhat similar. He wondered if there was a connection, or if they were both left behind by ancient sword immortals.

This Baiyujing Academy truly lives up to its reputation as the number one academy in the world, and is one of the forces that are on par with Lishan. In this light, do the temples and monasteries in the "One Mountain, One Temple, One Academy" also have a lineage of this level?
The light that met Li Fan's eyes was somewhat dazzling. He seemed to have entered that world of swords. Chu Jiankuang's sword was extremely domineering, cutting a golden ravine in the sky. Man and Dao were in harmony, and he was completely integrated into his own swordsmanship.

Guan Shanyue's sword was even more dazzling, more brilliant than the one he used to fight Shen Jing. Silver beams appeared in the sky, hanging there like a waterfall of silver in the starry sky, cutting through the heavens.

"This Chu Jiankuang is stronger than Shen Jing," Li Fan thought to himself. When a sword cultivator makes a move, he can naturally sense the difference in strength between the two sides.

However, even though he was stronger than Shen Jing, Chu Jiankuang was still destined to lose this battle. Just as Li Fan had predicted, Chu Jiankuang was defeated. His Three Kill Sword technique collapsed after only the second strike, causing the Milky Way to reverse and all the swords to fall silent.

The two clashed in the most direct way, unleashing two sword strikes. Chu Jiankuang's figure floated to the distance, remaining silent for a long time. He looked up at Guan Shanyue and said, "I thought that my swordsmanship had reached a certain level, enough to shake the heroes of the world, but in the end, I overestimated myself."

His voice carried a hint of sadness; the Mad Sword disciple had been defeated by the Taibai Sword successor.

His master was ranked after his opponent, so his defeat was even more devastating.

Moreover, Taibai Sword is the second youngest on the Sword Saint Ranking. In a few years, he may no longer be in his current position.

Similarly, Guan Shanyue was younger than him.

"That's not bad, at least better than someone else." Qi Zhanyun said, adding another blow to Shen Jing, who was sitting cross-legged recovering from his injuries. Hearing Qi Zhanyun's words, his face became even more gloomy.

"I'll give it a try too." Qi Zhanyun ignored Shen Jing's idea, stepped forward, and said loudly, "I want to ask Bai Yujing about martial arts."

After saying that, he released his aura and his body soared into the air.

"I've long admired the name of Qitian Pavilion, and I've come to learn from it." A voice came from afar, and then everyone saw a figure approaching.

Li Fan looked at the approaching figure and thought to himself, "Among all the geniuses, Baiyujing Academy is preparing to single-handedly defeat the holy sons of all the major sects."

"Qin Baiyu." Liu Qingwu looked at the newcomer and said in a low voice, "It is said that Qin Baiyu is a handsome young man, and seeing him today, it is indeed true."

Everyone looked at Qin Baiyu. He had a well-proportioned figure, unlike many martial arts cultivators who were burly. He had fair skin and gave off a dashing and elegant feeling. If you said he was a sword cultivator, he might be more like one.

"Qi Zhanyun of Qitian Pavilion, please enlighten me." Qi Zhanyun shouted, his figure moving forward, a powerful martial intent sweeping across the heavens and earth.

Qin Baiyu remained calm. With a thought, a colossal Dharma body appeared behind him. It was a divine general whose entire body was filled with purple light. Terrifying lightning danced across the Dharma body, and strands of destructive power emanated from it, causing the sky to change color and transform into a starry sky phenomenon.

Beneath this strange phenomenon, destructive purple light raged, and enormous purple stars swirled around the Dharma body.

"The sixth realm of martial arts, the True Intent Realm, has already shown some signs of the laws of heaven and earth." Li Fan looked up at the battlefield in the sky. Although he also practiced martial arts, compared to Qin Baiyu, his martial arts were still superficial and he did not have a complete cultivation method.

The scene before us is what martial arts practitioners strive for.

The outcome of this battle was not much of a surprise. Qi Zhanyun was almost completely crushed and defeated. All the top figures of the Great Li Sect suffered a crushing defeat when they came to Baiyujing.

It is evident that Baiyujing Academy is a level above the major clans of Dali.

"Those who seek the Dao today will likely find it difficult to achieve even one victory," Ye Yunke said. "Only after arriving at Baiyujing will one truly understand the meaning of 'Heroes of the world are as numerous as carp crossing a river.'"

Those geniuses who sought the Dao also realized this. The 990 steps of the Jade Capital seemed so simple now, nothing more than the Gate of Inquiry.

Afterwards, those who had come to ask questions came out one after another, each with their own questions.

But still, they struggled to secure a single victory.

They also realized the weight of asking the five words "Bai Yujing".

Li Fan was also impressed. Baiyujing Academy was located in the heart of Dali and attracted the best talents from all over the world to cultivate. Its reputation as the number one academy in the Dali Dynasty was well-deserved.

The atmosphere was heavy and quiet.

"Is there anyone else who wants to 'ask questions'?" Yan Chong asked. Everyone's eyes turned to look at Li Fan and the other two. It seemed that they were the only ones who hadn't asked any questions.

(End of this chapter)