Sword Qi to the Sky

Chapter 412 Killing and Punishing the Heart

The ethereal sound was like a thunderclap.

On the White Jade Capital, whether it was the White Jade Capital cultivators standing in mid-air, the proud sons of heaven who came to ask the question, or even the powerful figures who had not yet appeared in the main hall, all eyes were on him at this moment.

Within that grand hall, towering amidst the clouds, an invisible wave emanated, followed by the sound of a bell that resounded throughout Baiyujing.

“A thousand years ago, the world was in turmoil, demons roamed freely, and human cultivators were constantly fighting. In the Great Li world, there were very few cultivators, and those with profound cultivation were even rarer. Moreover, most people had to explore on their own, with no one to teach them.”

"Later on, sects and families sprang up like mushrooms after rain among human cultivators. With the establishment of the Great Li Dynasty, many academies and schools also appeared one after another."

"However, due to the constant infighting among sects and families, and the limitations of their lineage, it remains difficult for people throughout the world to find a path to cultivation."

"It was during that era that the first headmaster of Baiyujing Academy founded Baiyujing, hoping that all those in the world with the talent for cultivation could enter the gate of cultivation."

"This is the original intention behind the founding of Baiyujing Academy, and it is also the Baiyujing Way that you asked about. It has never changed since the founding of Baiyujing."

The voice seemed to come from beyond the heavens, moving countless people. Even the cultivators of Baiyujing were filled with awe. This was the way of Baiyujing.

Upon hearing this, Li Fan felt a sense of respect, and if that was the case, he would feel at ease.

Moreover, his question to Baiyujing was intended to make today's events known to the world. Under such circumstances, Baiyujing Academy will surely adhere to this principle.

Li Fan bowed respectfully to the distant main hall, his sincerity evident in his words. He said, "Thank you for your guidance, senior. However, the Jade Palace in the heavens is something that mortals can only look up to. How can we then guide people across the world to the path of cultivation?"

"Human strength has its limits, and there are so many people in the world. How can Baiyujing Academy possibly spread its teachings to everyone? What Baiyujing Academy wants to do is to let the world know about its teachings. Those who seek the Dao in Baiyujing will also spread the teachings. Generation after generation, naturally more and more people will enter the path of cultivation. In addition, other academies will follow suit. If one day, there are academies in all thirty-six states of the Great Li Kingdom, and then they spread to cities and counties, then what Baiyujing Academy wants to do will be accomplished."

Upon hearing this, Li Fan was quite moved. He thought of Bailu Academy and Mr. Qu.

But there are still too few academies in the world.

This matter should have been handled by the imperial court.

"Are you satisfied?" the ethereal voice asked Li Fan again.

Li Fan clasped his hands together, bowed again, and said, "This junior has learned much from you."

"Would you like to cultivate in Baiyujing?" the voice asked, moving all the cultivators in Baiyujing. The headmaster personally recruited Li Fan to enter Baiyujing to cultivate.

Yan Chong looked at Li Fan with a slight ripple in his eyes. This guy is lucky.

This was clearly an opportunity for Li Fan.

Those cultivators who came to inquire about the Dao looked at Li Fan's back with complicated expressions, each with their own thoughts. The headmaster of Baiyujing Academy personally recruited him.

Moreover, this happened after Li Fan defeated three top geniuses from Baiyujing to reach the top.

This is the spirit of Baiyujing Academy.

For Baiyujing Academy, being overtaken by Li Fan was clearly not a glorious thing.

When Li Fan became famous throughout the world, it was against the backdrop of Baiyujing.

The disciples of Baiyujing Academy all had different expressions. This boy was personally summoned to Baiyujing by the headmaster, so his treatment in the future would definitely be different from others.

"Is Baiyujing about to produce another figure like Xiao Lü?" Ye Yunke thought to himself as he looked at the departing figure.

Xiao Lü and An Zhiyao, standing to the side, remained composed. Among the many prodigies, Bai Yujing was the only one present.

Li Fan's fighting prowess, as demonstrated in his battle against Li Daoya, was comparable to theirs.

Of all the people present, only Mu Changqing remained unfazed by all of this.

She could only sigh inwardly, realizing that her junior brother was no longer the boy who needed his senior sister's protection. His questioning of Baiyujing today would surely become a legendary tale in the future.

As for entering Baiyujing...

"Thank you, senior. However, I have my own path of cultivation. I have come here today only to seek the truth." This was Li Fan's voice, his response.

Upon hearing this voice, everyone looked surprised and stared blankly at the figure on the steps.

He refused?

The headmaster personally extended an invitation, but was refused.

"Truly a madman." Yan Chong snorted coldly, his face not looking good. After Li Fan asked, the headmaster, appreciating his talent, invited him to join Baiyujing, which should have been a beautiful story. But this young man refused!

The disciples of the various sects were also astonished, their eyes filled with strange expressions. Although Li Fan might have other powerful backgrounds, even so, he could still enter Baiyujing to cultivate.

As the headmaster said, Bai Yujing is a disciple who preaches the Dao, and there are other disciples from other major sects here as well.

The headmaster's invitation was of extraordinary significance. If Li Fan nodded, he might be able to access the most core cultivation resources of Baiyujing in the future.

"Alright," a voice responded from inside the hall, without saying anything more.

"This junior takes his leave." Li Fan bowed and then turned to walk down the steps.

The wind blew his clothes, his black hair flew, and countless people gazed at his face, as if they could see his pride.

A smile appeared in Mu Changqing's gentle eyes. Anyone can enter Baiyujing, including him.

But the junior brother couldn't do it.

In the Great Li realm, outside the imperial court, there is only one mountain, one temple, one academy.

Lishan is the leader of the four major powers.

He greatly admired the Way of Baiyujing, but how could the Way of Lishan be inferior to it?

The successor of the Lishan Sword Dao, the master of the Lishan Sword, the future true leader of Lishan, and a peak existence in swordsmanship, how could he be Bai Yujing's student?
Everyone else can do it, but he can't.

Therefore, Li Fan would definitely refuse.

Li Fan's steps seemed slow, but he quickly descended the steps and walked across the square. The cultivators from Baiyujing Academy stood on both sides, their eyes fixed on him, but their gazes towards Li Fan were now different.

He mastered martial arts, magic, and swordsmanship, defeating Qin Baiyu in martial arts, Guan Shanyue in swordsmanship, and ultimately Li Daoya.

Some say that once you enter Baiyujing, you'll realize that heroes of the world are as numerous as carp crossing a river.

The same applies to asking questions today.

Lu Qingqiu, his name will surely resound throughout the Great Li world and be praised by the world.

He was the first cultivator to truly reach the summit of the Jade Capital's steps and seek the Dao.

This alone is enough to be recorded in the history of cultivation in the Great Li world.

He also declined the headmaster's invitation, which seemed somewhat ungrateful.

But such a person seems normal; a top-tier, charismatic figure naturally possesses his pride.

Li Fan continued forward, passing by the cultivators of Baiyujing, and walked towards those who were seeking the Dao. Everyone made way for him, and Lu Yuan and Yue Qingqiu waited quietly.

When Li Fan arrived, they followed him from the left and right.

Qi Zhanyun looked at Li Fan with some envy. He was so handsome. He wished he could be that impressive, with the entire Baiyujing watching him go.

As Chu Jiankuang passed by, his eyes dimmed slightly. He was far inferior to Guan Shanyue, Guan Shanyue was inferior to Li Daoya, and Li Daoya was inferior to Li Fan.

How big is the gap between him and Li Fan?
Lingxiao Pavilion's Yue Yunxiao had a complicated expression, while Shen Jing's expression was gloomy, with wisps of sword intent surging around him. Li Fan paused slightly, but did not look at Shen Jing. He simply said in a low voice, "I once thought that one day I would use my sword to question the Lingxiao Pavilion, but after seeing you, I am very disappointed with the swords of the Lingxiao Pavilion."

Shen Jing's expression froze, as if he had felt a great humiliation, and his body began to emanate sword energy.

"From now on, don't draw your sword in front of me. There's no need to humiliate yourself. And don't show off your sword like you did before... It's mediocre."

After saying that, Li Fan continued to walk forward. Shen Jing felt his sword heart collapse and his sword intent became somewhat chaotic. The words "inferior" kept echoing in his mind.

Shen Jing, you have brought shame upon the swords of Lingxiao Pavilion.
As Li Fan passed by Liu Qingwu, he paused again and said, "In the future, do not casually discuss the famous figures of the world. You think you have such high knowledge, but in the end, you are just disgracing the name of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion."

Liu Qingwu's beautiful eyes froze there, biting her lip as she stared at Li Fan, unable to refute him.

This guy holds a grudge too much.

Li Fan continued walking forward, his back to the crowd, and said loudly, "Among the outstanding figures of the Great Li Dynasty, I must have a place. People like Shen Jing are not worth mentioning."

Upon hearing this, Shen Jing felt a sweet taste in his throat, let out a muffled groan, and turned deathly pale. To kill someone and then whip their corpse.

(End of this chapter)