Sword Qi to the Sky

Chapter 410 Even in defeat, one can still rise to fame
Among the crowd watching the battle on Baiyujing, only one person's expression at this moment did not show shock.

Rather, it's strange.

This person was none other than the gentle and refined scholar, Mu Changqing.

Mu Changqing's gaze toward Li Fan grew increasingly strange; he did look somewhat similar.

Of all those present, the one who had spent the most time with Li Fan and understood him best was not Lu Yuan, but Mu Changqing, after all, he had watched Li Fan grow up.

He came to Baiyujing, so naturally he also knows about Baiyujing.

Not long ago, Yan Chong asked him if the swordsmen of Baiyujing were unparalleled in the world. He immediately thought of one person, the young man who was destined to become the number one swordsman in the world.

The Jade Capital in the heavens is a power that stands at the pinnacle of the cultivation world of the Great Li Dynasty. There are only a handful of people who can rival it. If it is said that anyone can reach the pinnacle of the Jade Capital, there are very few people in the Great Li Dynasty who can do so.

Sword cultivators are naturally even fewer.

A person who cultivates both martial arts and swordsmanship...

Mu Changqing turned his gaze to Lu Yuan and Yue Qingqiu. He saw that Lu Yuan was wearing a mask, but her dashing figure with a sword on her back made Mu Changqing realize something.

He was almost tricked by his junior brother?
Where did you learn this ability to change your appearance, junior brother?
He didn't know that before either.

He looked again at the figure on the steps and thought of his childhood.

Leaving the mountain village, the boy played with the village children and once asked, "Junior brother, what do you want to be when you grow up?"

The young man returned, wanting to become a powerful swordsman.

How amazing?
He can protect his senior sister.

"That would definitely require a lot of skill," he laughed.

Back then, the boy was looked down upon and dared not dream too far into the future, but he still thought about protecting his senior sister who had always protected him.

Now, the boy from back then is able to ask questions about Baiyujing.

That proud figure made a touch of tenderness appear in his eyes. His junior brother had grown up and should soon be able to protect his senior sister.

Junior Brother came to ask about Bai Yujing, probably because of Junior Brother Wen.

Therefore, he wanted to ask Bai Yujing about the Dao.

At this moment, Li Fan continued to climb the steps, walking step by step towards the top of the main hall. He was not moving fast, and there was no point in trying to outpace Bai Yujing if he wanted to stop him.

"What sword technique are you using?" At this moment, a voice came from the distant main hall, causing many cultivators in Baiyujing to look up in that direction.

"Taibai Sword." They naturally knew who was asking the question: Guan Shanyue's master. As the sixth-ranked Sword Saint on the list, he naturally had a good understanding of the swordsmanship of the Great Li world, and his knowledge far surpassed that of other cultivators, especially in the realm of swordsmanship.

However, even the Taibai Sword failed to recognize the sword path that Li Fan practiced.

Could it be that he is truly the heir of some hidden power? Or perhaps he has obtained a mysterious opportunity from ancient times?

"The Sword of Inquiry," Li Fan replied, still not answering the question.

"This sword incorporates multiple sword intents. It should be a sword strike that combines your own insights from the sword manual you cultivate, or perhaps this is still not all of you," Taibai Sword said calmly.

Inside a grand hall, a figure in white robes sat cross-legged, surrounded by sword formations on the ground. He had his eyes closed, yet he clearly perceived everything happening outside.

This young man seems to be hiding his real sword.

So, who is he?
"You have a good eye, senior," Li Fan replied.

"It seems that in Baiyujing, among sword cultivators of the same realm, there is probably no one who can defeat you." Taibai Sword's voice came again, causing the cultivators of Baiyujing Academy to tremble in their hearts.

However, they should have expected Guan Shanyue's defeat, but Taibai Jian's personal words still stirred their emotions.

Li Fan looked up at the main hall above and continued walking upwards step by step, replying loudly, "Senior is wrong."

"Oh?" Taibai Sword asked, puzzled.

"Not only sword cultivators, but even those at the initial stage of the sixth realm, none can stop me. There's no need to try again," Li Fan said. These arrogant words silenced the entire Baiyujing, and the eyes of the cultivators in Baiyujing were filled with fighting spirit.

He actually boasted that he was unparalleled on the Jade Palace!

"Heavenly Jade Capital, since I have come here to inquire about the Dao of Jade Capital, I naturally have my reasons for asking. In this Great Li world, outside the imperial court, every mountain, temple, monastery, and academy is the leader of the cultivation world. Jade Capital Academy is even more so a place for spreading the Dao, and is revered as a holy land by all cultivators. Therefore, I would like to ask about the Dao of Jade Capital, on behalf of the cultivation world of Great Li, about the holy land in the hearts of all cultivators."

Li Fan's voice was clear and loud, as if it resonated with heaven and earth, which moved many cultivators below.

On behalf of the cultivation world of the Great Li Dynasty, he inquired about the Dao.

Baiyujing Academy is a sacred place in the hearts of cultivators all over the world and a model for the cultivation world. Therefore, it is very important.

"There's some truth to that, but it's also incredibly arrogant." Yan Chong said calmly. He had actually boasted that there was no need to try anymore; having reached the initial stage of the sixth realm of Baiyujing, no one could stop him.

However, he seems to already possess such qualifications.

However, the person with the greatest talent in Baiyujing was not a beginner in the sixth realm.

He looked at Xiao Lu beside him, the top student of Baiyujing Academy, unparalleled in Taoist magic and soaring in swordsmanship. If he were to make a move, even if he suppressed his cultivation level to be at the same level as Li Fan, he could still defeat him and dampen his arrogance.

Seeing Yan Chong looking at him, Xiao Lu understood his meaning perfectly. He smiled and shook his head, saying, "Sir, even though I am at the peak of the Dao Body realm and suppressing my cultivation level, my understanding of the Dao surpasses his. It's still somewhat unfair to him; his victory is not honorable." Yan Chong nodded slightly upon hearing Xiao Lu's words, but did not press the matter. He understood that what Xiao Lu said was true. With Xiao Lu's cultivation level and aptitude, even if he won, it wouldn't be of much significance and wouldn't be anything to be proud of.

People will say that Bai Yujing actually needed Xiao Lü's help to deal with a cultivator at the initial stage of the sixth realm.

He then looked at An Zhiyao.

A different kind of light flashed in An Zhiyao's beautiful eyes. After a moment of thought, she said, "I am also in the middle stage of the Dao Body realm."

Clearly, she was unwilling to deceive others with her level of understanding.

As a cultivator in the middle stage of the Dao Body realm, suppressing his cultivation level wouldn't be too much of a bullying move, at least not as exaggerated as Xiao Lu's attack. However, since An Zhiyao was unwilling, he naturally couldn't force her.

Even the top geniuses of Baiyujing have their pride.

"So, are we really just going to watch him reach the top?" Yan Chong said, somewhat frustrated.

Now we have to admit that the kid is very strong, and Xiao Luan and Zhi Yao are unwilling to make a move. It seems that it will be difficult for anyone to stop him.

Just then, in a grand hall above the steps of Baiyujing, a figure slowly walked out. He stood at the top of the steps, not looking down, his gaze fixed on Li Fan, as if waiting for him there.

"It's him."

A glint appeared in the eyes of the cultivator from Baiyujing; he hadn't expected him to come out.

Yan Chong was also taken aback, then smiled and looked at Li Fan, saying, "He came out just in time. Since he's willing to fight, that kid still won't be able to get up there."

The three most talented individuals in Baiyujing Academy are Xiao Lü, An Zhiyao, and the figure that has just appeared.

After that, it was Guan Shanyue, Qin Baiyu, and the others.

However, like An Zhiyao, he was at the middle stage of the Dao Body realm, but that kid was really too arrogant, and he actually made it up like that. Bai Yujing seemed to lose face.

After all, this battle will inevitably be discussed by the cultivation world of the Great Li Dynasty.

If Li Fan easily reaches the top, then the entire Baiyujing will become the backdrop for that young man's rise to fame.

"Who is he?" Someone in the crowd below didn't recognize the person who had appeared and couldn't help but ask.

"Li Daoya".

Liu Qingwu of Tianji Pavilion looked at the figure that appeared with a serious expression: "There is not much information about him outside. He is extremely low-key. He was taken to Baiyujing by the headmaster when he was young, and he has been in Baiyujing ever since. It is no exaggeration to say that he is the headmaster's direct descendant."

Everyone was startled upon hearing this. Some of them had also heard of this name, a person who had followed the headmaster in cultivation since childhood.

"Is this person very strong in combat?" someone asked.

"I don't know." Liu Qingwu shook her head: "Even many people in Baiyujing Academy probably don't know that clearly, but since he is standing there, he must have already proven many things."

Everyone nodded in agreement. "Is he a personal disciple of the headmaster?"

If that's the case, then the proud figure's journey should end here.

Bai Yujing didn't make things too difficult for him and only prepared three trials.

After passing three checkpoints, you can reach the summit.

Li Fan looked up and saw Li Daoya's figure. The other party did not emit any aura, but just standing there casually, he was like a mountain.

Neither Guan Shanyue nor Qin Baiyu had given him this feeling before.

Clearly, this person is stronger.

Baiyujing Academy truly lives up to its name.

“Li Daoya, you are only at the middle stage of the Dao Body realm. You shouldn’t be making a move, but I will suppress my cultivation level. If you can overcome this, you can ask Bai Yujing about the Dao.” Li Daoya’s voice was very calm, as if he were talking about something insignificant.

Li Fan nodded slightly and climbed step by step. When he was almost at the top, he stopped and looked at Li Daoya: "Make your move."

As he finished speaking, the wind blew, causing his clothes to flutter.

At this moment, Li Fan was already standing very high, and the people below looked up at his back and at Li Daoya's towering figure.

"Even if he loses this battle and is knocked off the steps, it will be enough to make him famous throughout the world." Ye Yunke laughed loudly from below.

Among all the cultivators in the world, there are not many who dare to do this in Baiyujing.

Even fewer people are able to get to this point.

Though defeated, there is still glory.

One battle can bring fame.

“But he doesn’t seem to want to lose,” Mu Changqing murmured beside him.

The successor of the Lishan Sword Dao asked Bai Yujing, "How could he possibly lose?"

(End of this chapter)