Embers of Sword

Chapter 676 The Pursuer of the Dao

"The winner is determined!"

"The young master of the One Blade Sect...has been defeated!"

Exclamations of surprise rang out, and many cultivators stood up, speechless with shock at the scene.

The release of a cultivator's natal cave heaven by a Yangshen Realm cultivator is an extremely shocking scene. Countless sword energies flow like water in front of Lotus Peak, covering the hundred-zhang-wide Canglang Cave Heaven, and are pierced by a long dragon formed from golden sword energy!
The young master of the One Blade Sect has indeed proven himself to the world... The "Great Dao" he has condensed is by no means an ordinary one.

Unfortunately.

There are people outside people, and there are mountains outside mountains.

The figure in the straw raincoat flew out horizontally. Luo Hai grunted, plunged his long sword into the ground, adjusted his posture, retreated dozens of feet, and stepped onto the edge of the dojo.

His expression was rather unpleasant.

Before the war.

He declared that he would only strike once.

But once the fight started... he swung his sword three times in total.

The profound meaning of the Great Dao in the Canglang Blade Domain surged like a tide.

And so, he was at a disadvantage.

"Young Master Luo, your swordsmanship is quite good."

Xie Xuanyi flicked his sleeves and chuckled, "More than ten years ago, I passed by the One Blade Sect... How is that prodigy your sect sent to fight me back then?"

"...that person was eventually defeated by me."

Luo Hai wiped the blood from the corner of his lips, slowly straightened his back, and calmly said, "Of course, this is just a small matter."

In the great struggles of the world, only a handful of people at the highest levels can truly capture the attention of the entire nation.

Standing atop the waves, the scenery is endless.

As for the internal strife within the One-Sword Sect, naturally no one cared...

Luo Hai spoke in a very calm tone, but Xie Xuanyi sensed a different meaning in his words.

Over the years, this young master of the One-Sword Sect has been the subject of much controversy.

It's because his record was truly mediocre, even dismal.

How could any cultivator who has reached the summit of the mountain be mediocre?

Back then, Luo Hai fought against his peers in Li Kingdom, suffering repeated defeats but never giving up... Many young prodigies laughed at this young master of the One Blade Sect.

But now.

Where are those people now?
"Once you attain enlightenment, you can climb to the top of the mountain."

Luo Hai smiled calmly and said softly, "Although I have lost many battles, I have never stopped. As long as one's Dao heart is firm, even defeat is nothing..."

The aura emanating from this young master of the One Blade Sect was quite different from what Xie Xuanyi had imagined.

He thought.

Luo Hai relied on the immense fortune accumulated by the One-Sword Sect to forcefully complete his advancement.

Now it seems... that's not the case.

The sword intent emanating from Luo Hai was completely different from that of Luo Lie.

This guy's demeanor was also different from what I had originally expected.

Like the tide, it is ever-flowing and extremely resilient.

"good."

Xie Xuanyi listened very attentively.

He nodded and echoed, "For those who cultivate the Dao, the most important thing is the Dao heart."

"I have lost this battle."

Luo Hai laughed freely and said frankly, "Master Xie is indeed a celestial being. It turns out that there really are people in this world who can fight against Yang God with the Yin God realm and not be at a disadvantage... I, Luo, am completely convinced of my defeat."

Before Xie Xuanyi could react.

The conversation turned.

Luo Hai said in a deep voice, "This one fight wasn't enough. I'd like to continue practicing and learn from you..."

As he spoke, he gazed into the distance.

Luo Hai's gaze fell on the position where the Sword Palace's Master of Laws was standing.

He knew very well that this was the Great Sui Sword Palace, and as a Yang God of the Li Kingdom, there was no reason for the Sword Palace not to welcome him as a guest.

However, it would be impolite to come to someone's door to provoke them.

"..."

Zhao Tongtian stood with his hands behind his back and did not respond; he simply focused his gaze on Xie Xuanyi.

The meaning of this action is quite obvious...

The next one.

Whether to fight or not is not important to him, the head of the law; the main thing is Xie Xuanyi's attitude.

"Indeed, we didn't get to enjoy ourselves enough..."

Xie Xuanyi looked down at himself.

After a brief exchange of blows, the Lotus Peak Dojo was shattered and nearly reduced to ruins.

Keep fighting.

Not to mention the Taoist temple, the entire Lotus Peak might be affected. Xie Xuanyi pointed to the area outside the mountain gate and said with a smile, "Shall we continue somewhere else?"

The words have not yet fallen.

The young master of the One Blade Sect rose from the ground, transforming into a rainbow that traversed the void and sped out of the Sword Palace.

Xie Xuanyi followed closely behind.

……

……

The next battle.

The wandering cultivators from the mountains who came to the Great Sui Sword Palace to discuss the Dao were thus unable to witness it.

Later, Fangyuanfang sold a piece of intelligence at a high price. The intelligence said that after the Dao discussion ended that day, the two newly promoted Ten Heroes chose a desolate hill outside the Sword Palace and clashed head-on with sword intent against saber energy. They fought fiercely for several hours, and finally the entire desolate hill was razed to the ground. The remaining sword energy and saber energy lingered for dozens of days, and cultivators below the Cave Heaven Realm could not even set foot in it.

As for winning or losing, it's no longer important.

The question of whether Xiaoyaozi or Zhao Chunyang was stronger has been a controversial issue for two hundred years.

No one knows the answer.

Strong individuals who respect each other will not resort to deadly moves.

In this way, it becomes impossible to determine a winner or loser.

……

……

When the clouds in the sky dissipate, the sun sets.

The barren hills are broken.

The young man in the straw raincoat lay sprawled in the crater. Luo Hai took off his straw hat, covered his chest with it, and looked wearily at the sky.

The soft starlight fell like a cotton blanket.

After several hours of fierce fighting, the young master of the One Blade Sect had nearly exhausted his vital energy.

The snowflakes were stuck in the center of the hollow, swaying gently.

The blade's energy flowed like swirling snowflakes, swirling around the man in the straw raincoat.

At this moment, Luo Hai didn't even have the strength to stand up.

This was a thrilling and exhilarating battle.

If we must bring this great battle to a close...

Then there is no doubt about it.

He failed "once again".

"You surnamed Xie, you're a real bastard..."

Luo Hai looked up at the sky and let out a long, helpless sigh.

After years of cultivation and numerous defeats, he finally succeeded in condensing the Dao.

He thought that his first battle after condensing the Dao would be a great victory, reversing the world's opinion of him.

But unexpectedly, it ended in a familiar way.

Even though they were both at the Yin God Realm, he couldn't defeat Xie Xuanyi.

Even after attaining the Yang God realm, he still couldn't defeat Xie Xuanyi, who was at the Yin God realm.

Who can I talk to to explain this?

Are you praising me or insulting me?

Xie Xuanyi, with his sword hanging in the sky, looked helpless upon hearing this.

This was the most exhilarating battle in the past six months.

This young master of the One Blade Sect is quite powerful.

The blade domain, combined with the Dao intent of Canglang, unleashed wave after wave of attacks, continuous and endless, like a great river sweeping across the land.

Towards the end, I was almost forced to use the Fountain of Immortality...

anyway.

Luo Hai's ranking among the top ten is absolutely well-deserved!
In a one-on-one duel, this guy could even go toe-to-toe with Zhou.

After a major battle.

Xie Xuanyi developed a different opinion of this young master of the One Blade Sect.

This is truly a rare talent.

Throughout history, in the great struggles of time, it is often the young prodigies who have dominated, leading the way with their invincible prowess.

There are very few cultivators like Luo Hai who defy authority and successfully reach the top.

"I really don't know whether fighting you today was the right thing to do or a wrong thing to do..."

Luo Hai smiled wearily: "Before I reached the Dao Condensation stage, I kept telling myself, how many people in this world have never been defeated in their cultivation journey, fighting against others at the same level? What difference does it make if you lose a few battles?"

"I think you're right."

Xie Xuanyi said seriously, "How many people in this world can remain undefeated forever?"

"Right...right my ass!"

The young master of the One Blade Sect stared at the black-clad figure with the sword hanging in the sky, laughing and cursing, "Don't try to fool me! Aren't you that damn bastard who's never lost?!"

(End of this chapter)