Sword Qi to the Sky

Chapter 407 A Battle That Will Be Legendary
Baiyujing Academy fell silent once more, and everyone's gaze turned to the distant main hall.

“Those who come to Baiyujing, some ask about the way of martial arts, some ask about the way of the sword, as you have seen before. However, if you want to ask about the way of Baiyujing, simply going there is not enough.”

The sound came again from afar, seemingly ethereal and as if it came from beyond the heavens.

"Then how should we ask?" Li Fan looked up.

"Since you have inquired about the Dao of Baiyujing, you must naturally ascend to the highest point of Baiyujing. If you can come here, I will answer you with the Dao of Baiyujing."

Li Fan looked ahead and saw a staircase leading to the main hall of Baiyujing. On both sides stood ancient buildings, seemingly guarding the temple.

Li Fan was also aware of his own limitations. If he wanted to learn the Dao from Bai Yujing, he would need to defeat all the cultivators in Bai Yujing, which was naturally impossible for him.

This is the number one academy in the world, and it has no shortage of cultivators at the seventh level. How can he get in?

“I am only at the initial stage of the sixth realm. Senior is making things difficult for me. The Baiyujing Academy is full of powerful people, including many great cultivators at the seventh realm. If they make a move, how can I get up there?” Li Fan said, “If that’s the case, then I’ll take your words as arrogant.”

"How could Baiyujing Academy deceive you? Even if someone with a higher cultivation level than you were to make a move, they would suppress it to the same level as you." The voice continued, causing a strange light to appear in Li Fan's eyes. When he looked at the distant staircase, a wisp of fighting spirit emanated from his body.

“In that case, I will give it a try and ask Bai Yujing.” Li Fan said, and then walked in that direction. Liu Qingwu watched Li Fan walk past her and head back the way he came, a strange look in her beautiful eyes.

Just as the voice said, over the years, those who have sought the Dao of Baiyujing have asked about martial arts, swordsmanship, and there have even been great cultivators at the seventh realm.

However, they will all be defeated here.

Of course, being able to reach this place and inquire about the Jade Capital is already an honor for cultivators all over the world. As for truly succeeding in 'asking the question', that is simply impossible.

Ultimately, they will all be defeated.

Although Li Fan possessed extraordinary combat power, capable of overwhelming and defeating the Holy Son of Tiandu Palace and Shen Jing of Lingxiao Pavilion, which impressed her and others, how could he possibly have truly reached the pinnacle of Baiyujing in the Dao?

In her view, such a thing would inevitably be accomplished by the person in the palace or someone like Jiang Tai'a. Those famous and outstanding talents who stand tall above the clouds will be the future of the cultivation world of Dali.

Only they are truly qualified to inquire about the Jade Capital.

Li Fan was clearly not good enough in their eyes.

Wherever Li Fan went, the eyes of the group of geniuses on both sides followed his body. Shen Jing sat on the ground in the distance, staring at Li Fan's back with a gloomy look.

Qi Zhanyun stared at Li Fan in astonishment, thinking to himself, "What spirit! Even in defeat, he is still worthy of pride."

Although he has not yet asked the question, even if Li Fan were to descend upon Baiyujing now, it would be enough to make him famous throughout the world.

Even if he fails to challenge Bai Yujing, his name will still be etched in the cultivation world of Dali.

The only question now is how many people Li Fan can defeat.

Only Lu Yuan's eyes revealed a hint of unease; she believed that Li Fan would succeed.

Moreover, only she understood the significance of this inquiry.

This is not a simple question.

This is the successor of the Lishan Sword Dao, seeking the Dao at Baiyujing.

This inquiry is of unparalleled significance, until the world learns of Li Fan's true identity.

This inquiry will become a topic of great interest throughout the world.

At this moment, Lu Yuan's heart was filled with turmoil.

Those bright, clear eyes, as clear as the moon, shone with anticipation.

This battle will also be the one that truly makes Li Fan famous throughout the world.

As Li Fan moved forward, the disciples of Baiyujing Academy made way for him, watching him walk step by step toward the steps at the end of the plaza in the distance.

In the surrounding air, the cultivators of Baiyujing Academy watched Li Fan's figure with great interest. In this world, there were few with such courage. However, they should not disappoint them too much, otherwise, they would only become a laughing stock, since Li Fan's path to enlightenment was different from others.

Finally, Li Fan reached the steps. There were no formations here, but looking up, he saw towering palace complexes on both sides, and an ancient hall that soared into the clouds at the front, like a heavenly palace. The sense of oppression was even stronger than the steps outside Baiyujing Academy.

At this moment, a figure appeared above Li Fan. He floated down and landed on the steps above Li Fan. Li Fan had seen him before; it was none other than Qin Baiyu, who had defeated Qi Zhanyun.

Qin Baiyu, at the early stage of the True Intent Realm of the sixth level of martial arts, possesses exceptional talent and extremely strong combat power. Previously, when facing Qi Zhanyun, he almost completely overwhelmed him.

Perhaps because Li Fan practiced martial arts, he was the first to appear.

"Even someone as strong as Qin Baiyu only faced his first battle." Ye Yunke looked over there and whispered, "Sir, how many rounds do you think he can pass?"

Li Fan is very strong, and he is very interested in Li Fan, but it is obviously not a good idea for him to reach the top of Baiyujing. It is basically an impossible task.

Even someone as strong as Qin Baiyu only faced the first hurdle.

Even if Li Fan is able to defeat him, will Guan Shanyue be the one to fight in the second round?
They had naturally witnessed just how powerful Guan Shanyue's sword was.

“Three passes are the limit,” said the Prince of Puyang, looking in that direction beside him.

"If he can pass the three tests, he will be a first-rate fighter in the world." Ye Yunke agreed with the words of the Prince of Puyang. If Li Fan passed the three tests, he would at least have to defeat Guan Shanyue.

Guan Shanyue's talent is already close to first-class. If Li Fan can defeat him and continue to advance, it means that Li Fan's talent is already first-class in the cultivation world of Dali.

"Qin Baiyu of Baiyu Academy, please enlighten me." Qin Baiyu's voice came from above Li Fan.

Everyone looked at Li Fan, curious about his identity.

"Lu Qingqiu, please enlighten me." Li Fan responded, which disappointed everyone. It was still just a name; Li Fan did not reveal his background.

Even now, they still don't know which faction in Dali has nurtured such an arrogant prodigy.

From the distant main hall, wisps of invisible energy emanated, creating an invisible barrier within the Baiyujing Academy, protecting the surrounding palaces. The surfaces of the layers of steps shimmered with light, resembling an array that isolated the outside world from battle.

Otherwise, a battle between the six realms would be enough to flatten this world.

At this moment, Qin Baiyu's thoughts stirred, and an aura of destruction emanated from him. Behind him, a majestic and awe-inspiring purple divine general stood tall, surrounded by lightning, making the surrounding world seem like the end of the world. Purple stars also surrounded him, like stars, transforming into strange phenomena.

Under the pressure of this martial arts essence, Li Fan below the steps appeared extremely small.

The crowd was deeply moved by the horrifying scene. Qin Baiyu, a martial arts prodigy of the sixth realm, was merely the first obstacle blocking their way up the steps. If Li Fan wanted to ask Baiyujing for guidance, he would have to overcome all the other prodigies in Baiyujing before he could even begin to inquire about Baiyujing's Dao.

Purple divine light flashed in Qin Baiyu's eyes. With a thought, the purple light of the heavens went berserk. Li Fan seemed to be in a domain. The tiny Li Fan stood under the true meaning of the other party. The destructive purple divine lightning and the purple stars suppressed and killed him, impacting his primordial spirit.

This attack was just like the one he had used against Shen Jing before.

Li Fan's eyes shone with brilliant golden divine light, his martial intent soared to the sky, and his blood and qi transformed into a true dragon. The roars of the dragons resounded throughout the heavens and earth, causing the void to tremble. The golden dragon soared into the sky and enveloped Li Fan's body.

The enormous golden claws slashed out with the power to tear through the void, striking the purple star and causing it to shatter. The purple divine light struck the dragon's body, but could not tear it apart.

"Boom..."

Li Fan stepped onto the stairs, and with each step, the ground trembled. An invisible wave emanated from the stairs, sweeping outwards and reverberating towards the distant main hall before dissipating into nothingness at the top of the stairs.

At this moment, Li Fan, dressed in a magnificent robe, looked like a descendant of an ancient demon god as he walked up the steps toward Qin Baiyu. The overwhelming martial pressure he exuded caused Qi Zhanyun, a fellow sixth-realm martial arts cultivator behind him, to have his heart pounding.

The scene before him, the battle between Qin Baiyu and Li Fan, fulfilled his fantasy of a battle between the pinnacle of martial arts cultivators; both of them were far more powerful than him.

Qin Baiyu looked down, his body now one with the purple divine general. He raised his hand and unleashed a massive palm print that slammed down. When Li Fan looked up, he felt a starry sky pressing down upon him, and he found himself within this stellar domain.

"Junior Brother's martial arts skills are becoming more and more powerful." Many people around praised Qin Baiyu's attack. Qin Baiyu practiced the Purple Extreme Heaven-Shaking Technique, which is an extremely domineering martial arts technique with unparalleled offensive power.

Lu Qingqiu's martial arts are also extremely strong, but it's unknown whether he can withstand it.

(End of this chapter)