Embers of Sword

Chapter 152: Invite the world to see the lotus
A sword.

Just one sword.

The mighty red dragon image was reduced to ashes in an instant, and the sword energy of the entire Lotus River was lifted up, breaking through the majestic waves. The sword energy shattered the sky, swept out hundreds and thousands of feet, and moved forward with unstoppable momentum, as if it had the momentum to break out of the cave and go to the outside world.

Xu Nianning stood in a daze above the rolling river water.

She had never seen such a mighty and fierce sword intent in her life.

Duan Zhao was also stunned.

The water of the Lotus River rose and fell, carrying with it countless avenues of meaning, and fell on the shoulders of the two men.

If there is anyone who has persisted until this moment and has not left, then he will feel the "blessing of the great way" brought about by Xie Xuanyi's sword energy just like Xu Nianning and Duan Zhao.

The sword intent left by the sages of the Sword Palace throughout the ages mixed in the river water and fell into the lake of the heart.

The only person who did not enjoy this "blessing".

It was the Prince of Jiangning, Xie Sheng.

Prince Jiang Ning's consciousness became blurred in the violent tremors... He couldn't understand how this sword energy was able to cut through.

The assassination last night caused a lot of commotion.

Everyone in the Sword Palace said that Xie Zhen was seriously injured and could not participate in tomorrow's competition.

But just to be on the safe side.

Xie Sheng still went to find the incense master and borrowed some vital energy.

in order.

It is to ensure that he can take over this Xuanshui Cave!

With the help of the strong vitality of the Yin God Master, as long as he uses the Red Dragon Qi at all costs, he can condense the Dharma Image for a short period of time...

He couldn't have imagined it.

His own Dharma image could not last even for a moment under the destruction of the sword energy of Lotus River.

It fell apart.

Like mud and gravel.

"Rumble, rumble..."

The river water splashed down, and the twelve golden magic swords dimmed and cracks appeared on the sword bodies.

The skinny body of Prince Jiangning fell along with the countless rivers.

He fell heavily into the Lotus River.

The final shore.

Just a little bit.

But these are natural barriers.

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"Prince Jiang Ning has used the 'Red Dragon Dharma Image'!"

"As expected of a perfect cave heaven, he can actually condense a Dharma image of the Yin God realm!"

"In the Cave Heaven Realm, is there anyone who can rival the prince?"

In front of the gate of Lotus Peak, countless people held their breath.

The moment Xie Sheng unfolded his Dharma image, all the young sword practitioners felt deep fear and despair.

This is the sword genius that the Xie family rarely encounters in a century, the young man who has cultivated the fastest in the Cave Heaven Realm in history—

If the palm law had not cancelled the sword energy competition.

Then Xie Sheng will take the first place without any suspense.

This Dharma image alone can instantly kill all enemies in the Cave Heaven Realm.

Perhaps only those who have achieved the same "perfect cave heaven" can fight against it.

This battle was bound to end soon.

In fact.

This battle... ended faster than they imagined.

Xie Zhen only struck out with one sword.

In front of this sword, Prince Jiangning was not much different from Jing Qingming a few days ago.

The domineering red dragon image was shattered into pieces by a wisp of sword energy, and both its soul and body were destroyed.

In the chest of Prince Jiangning, the ambition that seemed to swallow up the entire world was also shattered.

This scene.

The entire Lotus Peak suddenly became so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

"Prince Jiangning..."

"Failed?"

Wan Chuo looked at the scene in disbelief, his face paler than the paper.

The reason why he joined the Jiangning Xie family.

It was because he had witnessed Xie Sheng's strength that completely crushed his peers. In Wan Chuo's opinion, all the reputation that Jiang Ning created for Xie Sheng was not exaggerated.

Perhaps even if Xie Xuanyi was reincarnated and cultivated again, he would still not be able to compare with the prince.

But this moment.

His thought was shattered by the cruel reality.

Prince Jiangning was defeated, and his defeat was so miserable that he couldn't even survive the second move.

It can be said.

This opponent is not on the same level at all.

Those important figures who were paying attention to the situation of Xuanshui Cave's Tianzezhu also fell into silence.

"The Red Dragon Dharma Image was defeated by a wisp of sword energy?"

Marquis Bowang had a complicated expression: "This Xie Zhen's ability to comprehend the way of the sword... is so strong that it's scary."

This scene.

In the eyes of those young sword practitioners, it was an incredible miracle.

But the big figures who were promoted to Yin Gods discovered the "subtlety" of this moment.

How powerful can a wisp of sword energy that does not contain any energy be?
Even if the Great Sword Immortal Yangshen drew his sword, without the inclusion of Yuanli, relying solely on sword intent, he might not be able to create such a big scene and commotion.

But Xie Zhen's sword moved the entire Lotus River.

It can be said.

What instantly killed the Red Dragon Dharmakāya was not the sword energy from the dead tree branch.

Rather, it was the sword intent of the sages that had been deeply embedded in the Lotus River for many years. Xie Zhen's sword aroused the surge of countless sword intents in the Lotus River. Under the bombardment of the thousand-year-old momentum of the Xuanshui Cave Heaven, what could a small red dragon count for?
These important figures witnessed the entire process of Xie Zhen's passage through Xuanshui Cave Heaven.

It starts from the moment you step into Xuanshui Dongtian until you finally step onto the other side.

It only takes a few hundred breaths.

Moreover, he flew all the way like wind and thunder, without stopping anywhere above the Lotus River.

Can trigger these sword intentions.

This means...he was not just traveling along the way just to hurry!

What a terrifying aptitude for swordsmanship is this?

Every time he passed by one place, he would gain a sense of sword intent. Is this kid really coming to Xuanshui Cave Heaven for the first time?
The expressions of the bigwigs in the four realms all became solemn. Such aptitude in swordsmanship was simply unimaginable for ordinary people.

This is simply the reincarnation of the great sword immortal!
"Seniors."

Qi Lie knew what these big shots were thinking, so he said calmly, "The Chief Lawyer specifically asked me to tell you that in the past sixty years, no one has ever set foot in this Xuanshui Cave Heaven..."

"Oh?"

Marquis Bowang became interested and asked with a smile, "I heard that Xie Xuanyi had already refined this cave."

"It's just a rumor."

Qi Lie shook his head and said, "The previous owner of Xuanshui Cave Heaven, 'Lotus Venerable', fought a decisive battle with the Great Venerable of the Demon Country and died in the battle of drinking poison. At that time, the Sword Palace held a mountain to mourn and commemorate him, and Master even regarded him as a 'close friend'. How sad this past was... Later, even though Senior Brother Xuanyi became the leader of the sword path, this Xuanshui Cave Heaven was still not opened in advance."

As soon as the three words "Venerable Lian" came out.

The looks of these big shots were more or less filled with sadness and respect.

The Battle of Drinking Poison happened during the golden age.

The Da Chu Dynasty paid a heavy price to repel the Demon Kingdom, and the fortune of the Sword Palace also began to decline after that battle.

Venerable Lian was the "key figure" in that battle.

"Since the Lord Chief of Law has spoken, then those rumors from the outside world are naturally just rumors..."

Marquis Bowang sighed softly, "From this perspective, Xie Zhen has only stepped into the Lotus River for the first time, but he has been able to resonate with so many sword intentions. This young man's talent is truly amazing. There is really no comparison between him and Prince Jiangning."

This sword.

Shattered the ambitions of Prince Jiangning.

It also shattered many people's hopes of "practicing sword".

"Another kendo leader."

The Patriarch of Bingzhou Xu Family said meaningfully: "As expected of a disciple taught by Xie Xuanyi... Perhaps the only one who can be compared to this Xie Zhen is Xie Xuanyi back then, right?"

Qi Lie just smiled and said nothing.

At this moment.

Si Qi, who was guarding the gate of Xuanshui Cave, delivered the news with the Sword Palace Order.

Si Qi asked cautiously, "Brother Qi, Prince Jiangning has already been defeated...why don't you go and rescue him?"

The Lotus River returned to calm.

Xu Nianning and Duan Zhao both successfully reached the other side.

In the river, there was a skinny and unconscious body floating, with his gorgeous clothes torn and his face pale. It was Xie Sheng.

"Not urgent."

Qi Lie put his hands behind his back and said expressionlessly, "According to the rules, I only save people who are in danger and can't take care of themselves. Although Xie Sheng has been defeated, he is not in danger now. The Lotus River will not drown people. If he floats for a while longer, maybe he can leave the cave in a 'dignified' way by himself."

Fishing for people?

In Qi Lie's opinion, there is no need for this.

"Too."

Si Qi said nothing more, but just looked in the direction of the Jiangning delegation with a little sympathy.

From today onwards.

The entire Da Chu Dynasty will know about the Lotus River showdown in Xuanshui Dongtian.

Prince Jiangning was defeated miserably and couldn't even resist a single sword!

Fangyuanfang's predictions for the competition were severely slapped in the face. Who knows how many people will re-evaluate the Jiangning Xie family... I'm afraid that the big shots in the imperial city who have been silently betting on the Jiangning Palace will change their views because of this battle.

Thank you for this sword.

Not only did it shatter Xie Sheng's red dragon image, it also shattered the ambition of Jiangning Xie family to rise to the top overnight!

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Xie Xuanyi lowered his head silently.

He examined the dead branch he had picked up at random and fell into deep thought.

Xuanshui Cave Heaven is worthy of being the unique top-level blessed land of Dashui Sword Palace. Not only is there countless profound blessings in the Lotus River, but even an ordinary wooden branch contains a hint of sword intent.

Xie Xuanyi turned around and looked at the forest in the distance.

On the other side of the Lotus River is a dense forest, which is somewhat similar to the bamboo forest on the back mountain of Jinao Peak.

Every blade of grass and every tree contains the spirit of sword.

Reaching the other side does not mean becoming the new master of Xuanshui Cave Heaven.

Want to take over this cave.

You have to find the entrance to the second floor.

"Do you want to see the world's wonders of Xuanshui Dongtian?"

Xu Nianning and Duan Zhao were still immersed in the glory of the sword strike just now.

Suddenly a voice interrupted their thoughts.

The two turned around.

They all looked at Xie Zhen in blank confusion.

At this moment, there is less than half a quarter of an hour left before the Xuanshui Cave is closed.

Xu Nianning observed the place silently.

She had to admit that even without Prince Jiangning...she would probably have to stop here.

This dense forest is filled with a strong sword spirit.

If you get closer, you can feel the biting and chilling air blowing towards you.

This is the reason why the Xuanshui Cave Heaven Array Pattern is only engraved here... The sword intent on the other side of the Lotus River is too strong, and the array pattern cannot convey the accurate picture.

"There's still time. Follow me."

Xie Xuanyi twisted the branch.

He looked at the dense forest filled with sword energy and thought silently for a moment.

He recalled the unfulfilled regrets of his previous life.

I remembered the beautiful dream I had before falling into the North Sea.

At last.

He thought of the Ruyi Ling illusion, where the scholar saluted him from afar across the jade desk in the study.

[“The Xuanshui Cave Heaven, which opens once every sixty years, is said to have extremely beautiful scenery, with the most abundant lotus scenery in the world. In addition, the Xuanshui Cave Heaven is the identity certificate of the Dasui Sword Master of all generations.”]

[“If possible, please go and see the Xuanshui Cave Heaven for me.”]

Xie Xuanyi took a deep breath.

His voice, transmitted through the Lotus River Array, reached every corner of the Dasui Sword Palace.

"today."

"I invite everyone in the world to see the lotus in Xuanshui Cave Heaven."

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(PS: I lost a lot of sleep TAT, so I’m updating now. I’ve seen all the comments in the comment section! I think there’s nothing wrong with the handling of yesterday’s chapter, so... I’m asking for monthly votes again!)

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