Sword Qi to the Sky

Chapter 427 The Number One Under Heaven?

The clouds and mist dispersed, and peace returned to the world.

The three young figures standing in the sky were etched into everyone's minds.

They all knew that after this battle, Lishan would completely break with the imperial court, and the imperial court would definitely do everything in its power to hunt down Lishan cultivators.

Will those three young men be able to continue their journey despite the imperial court's pursuit and revive Lishan?

In the future, the Great Li realm will face a catastrophe.

Even if the imperial court can destroy Lishan, it will pay an extremely heavy price; if it cannot, the world will descend into chaos.

At this moment, Mu Changqing turned to face Baiyujing and bowed, saying, "I have troubled you in Baiyujing for many days and concealed my identity. I am deeply ashamed."

His bow was actually a way of expressing his gratitude.

However, it was not explicitly stated, after all, he would be a wanted criminal by the court in the future. Although the court dared not touch Bai Yujing, it could not deliberately drag Bai Yujing into the mess.

Li Fan and the others looked in Bai Yujing's direction, expressing their gratitude. Bai Yujing's presence at today's situation was a form of assistance to Li Shan.

Although the imperial court had arranged a hunt, it did not anticipate this outcome. Top-tier cultivators were unable to arrive in time, and the Baiyujing Academy was the one that could truly influence the course of the battle.

If Baiyujing Academy gets involved, none of them will escape.

"Your teaching at the academy has greatly benefited many students, so why should you feel ashamed?" A faint voice came from within the academy, saying, "What are your plans for the future? If you wish to teach at Baiyujing Academy, that is certainly possible."

Li Fan was slightly moved, thinking to himself, "Who is this headmaster of Baiyujing Academy? He dares to keep my second senior brother here even in this situation."

Moreover, the fact that he was keeping the man in public meant that as long as his second senior brother stayed, he could be protected; otherwise, wouldn't he be breaking his promise in front of the world?

He was well aware of the significance of Baiyujing Academy in Dali. As a sacred place for cultivators, the imperial court would not dare to touch it, but he did not expect that Baiyujing would dare to keep people there.

From this perspective, he still underestimated Bai Yujing.

"Thank you, Headmaster, but I have troubled you for many days, and it is time for me to take my leave." Mu Changqing replied, "Read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand miles. I plan to travel to various places in Dali."

A laugh echoed from the academy: "Very well, you have entered the gate of the Great Dao. Traveling the world and experiencing trials, you may be able to truly touch the Great Dao. If that day comes, you may return to the academy for a visit."

"If that day ever comes, I will return to the academy to pour wine and discuss philosophy with you, sir." Mu Changqing's voice rang out.

"Okay, I'll wait at the academy."

Mu Changqing bowed again and said, "Farewell."

After saying that, he turned and walked away.

Li Fan and the others followed, and Lu Yuan and the others below also flew through the air. Soon, the group left this place of trouble.

The Great Li Dynasty has a profound foundation and many top-level cultivators, so it is clear that Yujing City can no longer be kept.

Countless eyes watched their figures disappear, their hearts unable to find peace for a long time.

News of the battle quickly spread throughout Yujing City and then throughout the entire Great Li Kingdom.

Months later, the world knew that Lishan, which had faded from public view, once again shook the world.

Even news from years ago, about the imperial army approaching Lishan, has been unearthed and discussed by the world.

In the Battle of Baiyujing, Zuo Canglan's three disciples became famous throughout the world.

The second disciple, Mu Changqing, was a man of law and wisdom. Taibai Sword praised him as a genius of the world, and the headmaster of Baiyujing Academy admired him, believing that he could one day attain sainthood.

The third disciple, Wen Ruyu, is the son of the Haoran Sword. He has comprehended the Heavenly Punishment Sword Dao and is invincible below the seventh realm.

The youngest disciple, Li Fan, sought the Dao in Baiyujing, defeated three of Baiyujing's most outstanding talents, ascended to the summit of Baiyujing, and inquired about the Dao of Baiyujing, thus paving the way for that battle.

There is also a rumor that when Lingxiao Pavilion attacked Lishan with the imperial court, the great swordsman of Lingxiao Pavilion once took Jiang Tai'a to Lishan to challenge the swordsman, but was defeated by the young Li Fan.

"Jiang Tai'a once challenged Li Fan to a sword duel and was defeated? He is known as a born swordsman, and Lingxiao Pavilion claims that his talent is unparalleled throughout history and his swordsmanship talent is unmatched in the world."

Several months later, the area around Baiyujing Academy was still bustling with activity, and restaurants were packed with guests. However, even after several months, the most talked-about topic in Yujing City was still that battle.

The impact of that war was enormous.

"Many people heard it at the time, and the sword cultivators of Lingxiao Pavilion also admitted it, so it shouldn't be false. However, Lingxiao Pavilion believes that Jiang Tai'a was still young then. If Jiang Tai'a and Li Fan were to fight again now, the result would probably be..."

"One is a natural swordsman and the number one genius of Lingxiao Pavilion, while the other has just become famous and reached the top of Baiyujing. It's really hard to say."

"Jiang Tai'a's talent is not only self-proclaimed by Lingxiao Pavilion, but also recognized by the major families of the capital city. The geniuses of the capital city families also acknowledge it, which shows how strong his sword talent is. Although Li Fan has reached the top of Baiyujing, Xiao Lu and An Zhiyao did not make a move. I think Jiang Tai'a is better."

"Then do you know who among Mu Changqing, Wen Ruyu, and Li Fan, the three disciples of the Canglan Sword Sect, is the future swordsman of Lishan?" someone asked from the side. "Who?"

“Li Fan, he is the youngest, but he represents the future of the Li Shan sword path,” the man replied.

"how you said that?"

"Several years ago, Li Chengying, ranked fifth on the Sword Saint List, was killed by a single sword strike in Chixiao City. The one who wielded the sword was the Sword Saint Li Shan Wuya, and his remnant soul is now hidden in the sword in Li Fan's hand." After saying this, the man drank his wine, but his eyes gleamed with a hint of longing.

Those around him turned solemn upon hearing this. That was the Sword Saint Wuyai. Wen Ruyu had the Haoran Sword protecting him, while Li Fan's sword contained the remnant soul of the Sword Saint Wuyai.

Its location away from the mountain is evident.

"So, you still think Jiang Tai'a's sword is sharper than Li Fan's sword?" the man laughed. "The swords of Lingxiao Pavilion can never be compared with the swords of Lishan. They are not even worthy of carrying shoes. Even if Jiang Tai'a is the number one swordsman in the history of Lingxiao Pavilion, so what? Li Fan represents the swords of Lishan."

He gazed into the distance, the sword on his back trembling slightly. He might not believe Li Fan, but he believed in the sword of Li Shan.

Just then, a commotion arose in the distance. Everyone turned their gazes and saw countless eyes looking in one direction at the same time, which was none other than the location of the Jade Palace Staircase.

A figure hovered in mid-air before the steps of Baiyujing.

The figure was slender and upright, with sword intent flowing on his gilded robe as dazzling as golden flames. He carried an ancient sword on his back, its golden scabbard shining brightly, and stood on a gilded sword formation.

He walked forward, step by step towards the stairs. With each step, the gilded sword formation emitted a dazzling stream of sword light, and the formation continued to expand, spreading out a sword path in the air.

The young man stopped in front of the steps, looked up at the direction of the Heavenly Gate, and seemed to have sword energy rushing straight to Bai Yujing in his eyes.

"Jiang Tai'a of Lingxiao Pavilion, asks the sword of Baiyujing."

A sound rippled through the heavens and earth, spreading continuously, and then rang in the ears of countless people, echoing throughout the world for a long time.

In every restaurant, countless people stood up, their eyes fixed on the young man's figure, their expressions solemn.

Around Baiyujing, cultivators from all sides stopped and looked up.

Several months after Li Fan left the mountain to ask Bai Yujing for advice, Jiang Tai'a, who was hailed as the greatest writer of ancient and modern times in Lingxiao Pavilion, asked Bai Yujing for advice on swordsmanship.

Jiang Tai'a walked from the foot of the Baiyujing steps, transforming into a sword. Under the gaze of countless eyes, countless sword intents converged into a sword shape, and the dazzling golden sword light went straight up. Nothing in the steps seemed to be able to hinder him.

Sword light shone beneath his feet, and with each step he took, a sword hummed, until finally, within the grand formation of the Jade Capital Staircase, ten thousand swords resounded in unison.

"Unstoppable."

As everyone watched, Jiang Tai'a ascended step by step, treating the Baiyujing Staircase Formation as nothing, reaching the top of the stairs with an invincible aura.

He didn't turn around, but stepped directly into the Heavenly Gate and entered the Jade Palace.

After Jiang Tai'a entered the Heavenly Gate, an old man walked directly through the air towards Baiyujing and stepped into the Heavenly Gate.

He was a seventh-realm sword cultivator from Lingxiao Pavilion, and he came with Jiang Tai'a.

In the distance, people continued to arrive, stopping at the foot of Baiyujing and gazing towards the Heavenly Gate.

They understood that this was a continuation of the battle that had taken place months earlier.

How far can Jiang Tai'a go?
Everyone was waiting, and every moment felt like torture.

After what seemed like an eternity, Jiang Tai'a emerged from Baiyujing. Countless gazes turned to him, and someone couldn't help but ask, "How was the sword challenge?"

Jiang Tai'a did not respond. The old man behind him looked down and said loudly, "Among the younger generation, Jiang Tai'a's sword is the best in the world."

After saying that, the two left.

These words were like a thunderclap.

Is Jiang Tai'a's sword the best in the world?

In Lingxiao Pavilion, besides Guan Shanyue, a sword prodigy, there is also Xiao Lü, the number one disciple of Baiyujing Academy, who also practices swordsmanship.

Afterwards, everyone learned the result of Bai Yujing's sword challenge.

Jiang Tai'a, alone with his sword, defeated all the geniuses of Baiyujing, and even An Zhiyao was defeated by him.

It wasn't until Xiao Lü made his move that he defeated Jiang Tai'a by one strike.

Xiao Luyan's move was because he had released the suppression of his cultivation level. If they were at the same cultivation level, he would be inferior to Jiang Tai'a.

In the first battle, Jiang Tai'a's name became famous throughout the world.

(End of this chapter)