The Great Way to Truth, Starting from Jiazi Laodao

Chapter 253 Sword Lake Palace Ancestor: Li Zizai
Outside the small world, there is the southern realm of Daxuan.

Li Zizai, riding the spirit deer Changshou, was fleeing frantically through the mountains and forests, his expression panicked. On the deer's back hung an unconscious old man in blue robes with gray hair.

Whoosh!

The clanging sound echoed through the mountains and forests, the sound of swords striking was deafening, and behind him, a peach wood sword was intercepting a Yang God sword cultivator.

The newcomer wore a tall crown, held an iron sword, dressed simply, had a cold and hard expression, and exuded an arrogant and domineering aura. His eyes were disdainful and his arrogance was overwhelming.

With his iron sword, he slashed and parried, attacking and defending, closing in step by step, relentlessly pursuing Li Zizai and his group.

Occasionally, a remnant sword aura broke through the peach wood sword's blockade and rushed towards Li Zi and the others, but was blocked by the broken sword spirit on the old man's body, buying time for Changshou to change direction.

This man with the iron sword was not a Taoist swordsman, but a swordsman from the martial arts world, or more precisely, the number one swordsman in the martial arts world of the Great Jin Dynasty.

Several months ago, he entered the Great Xuan Jianghu, tested his skills across the land, and declared that he would challenge the Great Xuan Refining God Sword God.

Those who are defeated must have their right hand cut off and are forbidden from practicing swordsmanship for the rest of their lives, for they are arrogant and domineering.

The Jianghu of Daxuan was filled with righteous indignation.

The sword masters made their moves one after another.

Some were disgusted by the arrogant and domineering behavior of a Jin Dynasty swordsman in the Great Xuan martial arts world, while others were concerned about the reputation of the Great Xuan.

Of course, there are also sword gods who ignore him.

This swordsman from the Great Jin Dynasty named Dugu Xue was indeed arrogant and confident. His cultivation had already reached the Yang Shen level, but he pretended to be weak and only showed his initial cultivation level of the Refining God, thus luring the sword gods into his trap.

He defeated his opponent with his sword, then personally severed his right arm, thus destroying his opponent's sword spirit—a treacherous and vicious act.

A nobleman from the martial arts world, whose cultivation had stalled, couldn't resist taking action in his own name. He intended to defeat Dugu Xue, gain fame, receive imperial commendation, and seize the fortune of the martial arts world. Once the news reached the Great Jin Dynasty, he would gain another wave of fortune from the martial arts world of the Great Jin.

He used his luck to break through barriers and extend his lifespan, but he was still defeated in a fierce battle.

I thought that out of respect for the Great Xuan Dynasty, Gu Duxue would show mercy, but I didn't expect him to be so arrogant and domineering, showing no respect whatsoever. Even swordsmen with the backing of the court had their right hands cut off, their sword hearts injured, and they could no longer concern themselves with the way of the sword.

After that, he went to the top sword sects of the Great Xuan Dynasty, such as Baojianlou and Wanjiantang, to challenge powerful figures from all sides.

The sword gods who had been watching coldly could no longer sit still and were forced to fight. However, whether they were well-established old sword gods or newly famous sword gods, they were all defeated one by one.

His treasured sword broke, and its core was damaged.

More importantly, as long as Lone Snow does not die, they can never learn swordsmanship for the rest of their lives, and a shadow will always hang over their heads.

As Lonely Snow fought, she grew stronger and stronger, gradually condensing an invincible aura around her, her momentum soaring like a rainbow, her fortune at its peak.

He once severed a river with a single strand of hair.

He once shattered a mountain with a single sword finger.

He once destroyed the Sword Tower of Baojianlou and broke the Ten Thousand Swords Formation of Wanjiantang by himself with a single sword.

They even declared that there were no swords in the Great Xuan Jianghu, infuriating all the swordsmen of Great Xuan, yet leaving them helpless.

Although he was forced to reveal his true cultivation level during the sword duel, this did not diminish his prestige; on the contrary, it made him even more powerful and his fearsome reputation soared.

The Great Xuan Swordsmen gritted their teeth at him. They saw through the intentions of this Great Jin Sword God. He was ambitious and wanted to gather the sword energy of two Jianghu sects to build an invincible force, break through to the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top realm, and at the same time lay the foundation for becoming a great swordsman.

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Sword Lake's autumn waters reflect the morning glow, and a light mist shrouds the sandy shore. Several fishing boats leisurely sing their evening songs, and the lake's shimmering scenery reflects the houses on the water.

Sword Lake Palace is a hidden holy land in the Great Xuan Jianghu, and is the first-class power below the Great Xuan Holy Land.

It has a long history and profound cultural heritage.

Throughout history, countless sword masters have emerged.

It is incomparable to other top-tier sword lineages.

This is Lonely Snow's final battle.

He traveled with great flair and high profile, attracting the attention and following of many people in the martial arts world.

Most people want to see him suffer a crushing defeat.

Jianhu Palace believed that it could avenge the shame of the Great Xuan Jianghu, and Jian Dang was shrouded in gloom.

The Supreme Elder of Jianhu Palace personally took action.

Both being peak-level Yang God sword cultivators, Yan Jiu and Dugu Xue fought fiercely for three days and three nights, displaying a dazzling array of sword techniques.

He could execute all sorts of sword techniques with ease.

Sword intents clash, sword momentum collides, sword energy bombards, and the laws of swords battle.

The battle between the two sword gods was absolutely spectacular, making it the most exciting battle in the Great Xuan Sword Lake in five hundred years.

The onlookers were all thrilled.

However, it is counterproductive.

Elder Yan Jiu of Jianhu Palace is old.

No one can compare to Dugu Xue, who is at the height of her power.

He faced constant pressure from both the front and the back, and was in grave danger, ultimately suffering defeat, his sword breaking, and a backlash from the previous attacks.

But it wasn't a complete defeat.

Although the old swordsman Yan Jiu was defeated, he was still glorious. After his sword broke, he actually understood the true meaning of swordsmanship and realized that heaven and earth can be swords. He reached another peak of swordsmanship. After many years of bottlenecks, he loosened up and, like Gu Du Xue, showed signs of the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top.

In order to bring her trip to the Great Xuan Jianghu to a perfect end and to severely dampen the spirits of the Great Xuan Jianghu, Dugu Xue actually demanded that Yan Jiu commit suicide.

Otherwise, they would have to challenge the other Divine Sword Cultivators of Sword Lake Palace. Swordsmen are fearless and unyielding.

At that time, it doesn't matter whether there is war or not.

All other sword gods in the Sword Lake Palace will suffer damage to their sword hearts.

Sword Lake Palace was thus abandoned.

At that time, although the martial arts practitioners of Da Xuan were furious and made many accusations, they were forced to submit to Dugu Xue's power and strength.

No one dared to stand up for him.

Just then, Li Zizai suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

He drew his peach wood sword and charged towards Lonely Snow.

At the same time, he angrily cursed him.

He then fled with the heavily injured old swordsman Yan Jiu, and Dugu Xue pursued him relentlessly, which led to this scene.

Li Zizai will save Yan Jiu.

On the one hand, it was his youthful impetuosity; he felt uneasy if he didn't do something, and his thoughts were hard to let go.

On the other hand, it's because Li Zizai and Yan Jiu met two months ago.

Yan Jiu was boating, fishing and nurturing his sword, preparing to face Gu Duxue at any time. Li Zizai happened to come to the lakeside and saw Yan Jiu cooking fish soup. The soup tasted delicious, and his mouth watered. So he shamelessly went to ask for some.

A thirteen-year-old Qi cultivator is one in ten thousand.

Yan Jiu developed a fondness for talent.

Furthermore, noticing that Li Zizai's many small actions were somewhat similar to those of his deceased old friend, he became very interested and invited him to enjoy a meal together.

Li Zizai lived a carefree and unrestrained life.

Yan Jiu is also a playful old man.

After a while, the old man and the young man got along very well and hit it off. Li Zizai wandered around the destination, not knowing where to go, so he went boating with Yan Jiu and traveled together.

Over time, the two became close friends despite their age difference.

When Lonely Snow challenged Sword Lake Palace, Li Zizai had already been in Sword Lake Palace for half a month. He and Yan Jiu became sworn brothers and became senior members of the Ancestor generation in Sword Lake Palace.

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Below Daohai Palace, in a small courtyard.

After deducing the whole story, Xuanming had mixed feelings; he hadn't expected this disciple to be so capable.

Looking at the murderous Dugu Xue through the peach wood sword, he gently tapped the void.

Shining at your fingertips.

(End of this chapter)