Embers of Sword

Chapter 684 Xuanzhuo
The Heavenly Law Master and the Forget-Worry Island Master have been locked in a love-hate relationship for many years.

In the past, whenever the two met, they would always end up fighting!
The atmosphere was still tense, but Zhang Lu did not draw his sword. He simply gave a few instructions in a casual manner before riding his sword towards Jin'ao Peak.

The Lord of Forget-Worry Island was somewhat unaccustomed to the "tolerance" shown by the law master.

"Has this old guy changed his ways?"

Island Master Duan raised an eyebrow, somewhat puzzled: "I was all ready to fight him, so why did he chicken out?"

In his opinion.

Jin'ao Peak possesses the hardest sword in the world, and Zhang Lu can be considered the most unyielding person under heaven.

In the past, when we met, just a few words were enough to ignite this guy, causing him to be relentlessly attacked with sword energy.

But now...

This old man, for the first time ever, has given up.
"Uncle Lawyer Zhang asked me to take the island lord to the Thirty-Three Grotto Heavens."

Xie Xuanyi said helplessly, "Half a year ago, the Master of Laws had a fight with the Paper Doll and was injured..."

"I see."

Upon hearing this, the Lord of Forget-Worry Island sneered and said, "So this old fellow is afraid he can't beat me, so he doesn't dare to make a move?"

The voice was deliberately raised.

It is also a provocation.

"..."

Zhao Tongtian didn't turn back, rode away on his sword, and completely ignored the Lord of Forget-Worry Island.

The Lord of Forget-Worry Island watched Zhao Tongtian's departing figure and fell into silence.

In fact, he had already vaguely understood the reason.

Zhao Tongtian didn't respond to me, not because he was "cowardly" or "tired".

Perhaps because...

Zhao Tongtian has "grown old".

Time flies and ages us all.

Over the years, the Great Sui Sword Palace has undergone many changes, and finally, Xie Xuanyi, a successor who is good enough, has emerged.

Zhao Tongtian, who had shouldered a heavy responsibility, could finally relax a little.

This is of course a good thing.

The Sword Palace will welcome the New Year, and countless young disciples will have new "leaders". After decades of declining fortune, Lotus Peak is about to usher in an unprecedented golden age.

only……

These things have little to do with the "old guy" anymore.

The old man should retire, go into seclusion, and get some rest.

In short, we should not escalate into another major conflict.

"It's really taking some getting used to."

The Lord of Forget-Worry Island remained silent for a moment, then sighed softly, "I truly miss the days when the Golden Turtle Sword Qi chased after me..."

……

……

Xie Xuanyi led the Lord of Forget-Worry Island into the back mountain of Jade Screen Peak.

The demonic energy of the Thirty-Three Heavens has subsided considerably in the past six months. All the great demons imprisoned in the Sword Palace Heaven have come to know that Xie Xuanyi has achieved an incredible advancement, with strength comparable to a Yang God. In the past, these great demons would have been arrogant, but now they have all restrained their arrogance and become as obedient as porcelain dolls.

Today, a true Yang God powerhouse stepped into the cave heaven.

These powerful demons fell silent and huddled together.

"Is my son alright?"

As soon as the Lord of Forget-Worry Island stepped into the cave, he headed straight for his destination. His divine sense covered all thirty-three caves, and in just a few breaths, he found the cave where Duan Zhao was.

It was a cliffside cave built from countless towering mountain peaks.

Many years ago, there was a Yangshen Realm sword immortal in the Great Sui Sword Palace who comprehended the "Mysterious and Clumsy Sword Intent". Before his death, he created this cave heaven with his own Dao intent... This cave heaven is extremely heavy. Those who step into it need to withstand several times, dozens of times, or even nearly a hundred times the gravity suppression of the outside world.

If one's physical strength is insufficient, let alone taking a step, even standing is extremely difficult. This grotto-heaven is named after the Daoist concept, and is called "Mysterious and Simple Grotto-Heaven".

"Is this the sacred grotto where my son cultivates?"

The Lord of Forget-Worry Island took a step forward, traversing the void torrent, and arrived directly at the entrance of the Profound Clumsiness Cave Heaven. He seemed reckless, but in reality, he was meticulous, stopping before the cave heaven without immediately entering.

Across the void array.

The Lord of Forget-Worry Island gazed at the scene within the Mysterious Cave with a concerned expression.

A slender figure sat cross-legged atop a small mountain in the Xuanzhuo Cave Heaven, completely focused on his cultivation with his eyes closed. A massive heavy sword was stuck in front of him, faintly radiating a majestic and profound Daoist aura.

In the past six months.

Duan Zhao's body has grown considerably, and his overall spirit and energy have undergone a tremendous transformation.

"Changchuan..."

The Lord of Forget-Worry Island murmured softly, his eyes filled with heartache and emotion.

Is this... still his own son?
When leaving Forget-Worry Island.

It only reached my waist.

After two or three years apart, it had already grown taller than my chest.

In two more years, will he be even higher than his father?

"For the past six months, he has been cultivating in the 'Mysterious Cave Heaven'."

Xie Xuanyi said softly, "I am now at the eighth level of the Cave Heaven Realm, but I am about to comprehend the 'Mysterious Dao Intent'."

"What... you're about to comprehend the Dao?"

The Lord of Forget-Worry Island suddenly came to his senses.

He suddenly remembered something extremely important, and hurriedly looked at Xie Xuanyi, lowering his voice and saying fiercely, "You little brat, what did you promise me back then... I'll help you with the Great Aperture of Yuan Qi and the art of body tempering, and you actually wanted to take my son as your disciple?"

The two met at the Sword Qi Ceremony years ago.

With his Yang Shen realm perspective, the Lord of Forget-Worry Island instructed Xie Xuanyi on a method to quickly create a golden body.

"Island Lord's great kindness will never be forgotten."

Xie Xuanyi shrugged and said, "But back then, it was 'Xie Zhen' who promised you... Xie Zhen and Duan Zhao were not master and disciple, so in a sense, I did not break my promise."

"???"

Upon hearing this, the Lord of Forget-Worry Island burst into laughter in anger.

"Good good!"

The Lord of Forget-Worry Island rolled up his sleeves, grinned, and sneered, "As expected, the younger generation surpasses the older generation. You've really opened my eyes, kid... I heard that there's a great formation surrounding the Thirty-Three Heavens. I wonder if the sounds inside can reach the outside?"

"Is the Island Master going to give me some guidance in my cultivation?"

Xie Xuanyi was not afraid.

He blinked and smiled, saying, "Actually, I would also like to experience the martial arts of Forget-Worry Island, but my current level is still too low. If you, senior, were to bully a Yin God with your Yang God realm, it might not be good if word got out... By the way, although the Thirty-Three Cave Heavens are hidden, every little thing that happens within a hundred miles of the Great Sui Sword Palace is within the grasp of the Lotus Cave Heaven."

It seemed as if they were echoing Xie Xuanyi's words.

He had just finished saying that.

A lotus flower formed from primordial energy swept across the void, silently shattering between the two of them and turning into wisps of water vapor.

Some people don't need to show their faces.

Everyone knows that he has always been there.

"..."

One big, one small, their eyes met.

The silence speaks.

"I'm really convinced!"

The Lord of Forget-Worry Island lowered his sleeves again.

He looked up at the shattered Yuan Qi Lotus and shouted indignantly, "Zhao Chunyang...you old bastard, do you have to be so protective of your own? Ask yourself honestly, can this Xie guy really be considered a Yin God now? That kid from the One Blade Sect has almost been beaten into a pig's head!"

(End of this chapter)