Zhu Tian: Starting from the Laughing Proud Yue Buqun

Duan Lang sneered from the side. The improvement in strength from Bu Jingyun's Qilin Arm was no less than that from his and Nie Feng's trip to Lingyun Cave.

After Xu Qing helped Bu Jingyun solve the problem of the Qilin Arm's uncontrolled power, Duan Lang and Bu Jingyun had a duel outside Wushuang City.

Duan Lang originally thought that by consuming many Blood Bodhis, comprehending the Ten Strong Martial Arts, and other martial arts, along with the power of the Fire Kirin Sword, he would be able to pull Bu Jingyun far ahead.

However, the truth is that Bu Jingyun, relying on the strength of his Qilin Arm, managed to fight him for dozens of moves before having to end the duel due to the lack of a suitable divine weapon.

Duan Lang didn't care about that duel. He wielded a divine weapon like the Fire Kirin Sword, so even if he won against Bu Jingyun, it would be an unfair victory.

Therefore, the duel ended with the two men stopping short of a duel.

However, Duan Lang knew very well that if Bu Jingyun also had a suitable divine weapon, then the outcome of the duel would be hard to say.

Therefore, it is perfectly normal for Bu Jingyun to suppress Jian Tan, a master of swordsmanship, with his Cloud-Dispelling Palm.

Furthermore, in the past three months, Bu Jingyun has also cultivated the Xuanwu True Skill and comprehended the Ten Strongest Martial Arts, rapidly increasing his strength, all of which Duan Lang is fully aware of.

The people of Baijian Manor were utterly shocked.

"As expected of one of the four hall masters of the World Society, Bu Jingyun's martial arts skills are no less than those of the older generation of martial arts masters, and may even be superior!"

Sword Demon pondered to himself whether he could secure a victory against Bu Jingyun.
At this moment, having witnessed Bu Jingyun's immense power, he realized upon careful consideration that he was not entirely confident.

Of course, just watching and feeling isn't enough to truly understand; only by actually facing Bu Jingyun and engaging in a fierce battle can one know who is stronger.

"How can he be so strong?! He's even stronger than me!"

Ao Tian's lips turned pale, his expression darkened, and he was greatly shocked.

He believed that his martial arts skills were among the best of the younger generation.

Even though he was the leader of the World Society, Ao Tian originally did not think he was inferior to him.

But seeing Bu Jingyun's performance now, Aotian felt the gap between them.

This person is stronger than him!

Lady Ao's face beneath her veil showed mostly surprise, but a hint of worry appeared in her eyes.

She hoped that the peerless sword could be mastered by Ao Tian. Now that Bu Jingyun has forcefully declared his intention to seize the peerless sword, Ao Tian's strength is probably far from being Bu Jingyun's match.

The chances of the peerless sword falling into Ao Tian's hands are also infinitely reduced.

This situation is absolutely terrible!

It seems we'll still need the Sword Demon's help!

With everyone having their own thoughts, the battle on the field quickly came to an end.

There was a loud bang!
Bu Jingyun seemed to have grown tired of playing around, and with an even stronger palm strike, the even more astonishing Cloud-Dispelling Palm Force, combined with the power of the Qilin, forcefully sent Jian Tan's Flying Dragon Sword flying.

Jian Tan was struck squarely in the chest by a palm, sent flying dozens of feet away, coughing up blood on the spot, his life force waning to its lowest point.

"Die!" Bu Jingyun stepped forward again, intending to kill Jian Tan Zhang with a single palm strike.

"Wait a minute!"

The Sword Demon made his move, raising his hand and pointing a finger. An astonishing sword aura ripped through the sky, cutting through Bu Jingyun's palm force. Then he stood in front of Jian Tan to block him.

"You also want to compete with me for the peerless sword?!"

Bu Jingyun's eyes were filled with intense killing intent, his aura was boiling, and the temperature in the air was rising rapidly.

"That's not the case, Master Yun! Jian Tan can't be killed yet!"

Sword Demon was amazed by the intensity of Bu Jingyun's killing intent and tried to dissuade him.

"Why can't we kill him?"

If the other party hadn't been from the Sword Worship Manor, Bu Jingyun wouldn't have bothered with words and would have killed Jian Tan with a single palm strike.

"Master Yun, the peerless sword is still missing the final sword-worshiping ceremony. Only by completing this step can the peerless sword be truly forged."

And this ritual is indispensable for Jian Tan!

At this moment, Madam Ao also spoke up, her voice gentle, explaining the reasons why Jian Tan could not be killed.

Upon hearing that it concerned the forging of an unparalleled sword, Bu Jingyun finally restrained his killing intent.

"Then spare his life!" Bu Jingyun glanced coldly at Jian Tan, then returned to Xu Qing's side.

Senior Brother Yun is really damn domineering! He truly deserves the title of "Uncrying Death God"!
You Ruo sighed inwardly. In the past few days, she had gotten to know Bu Jingyun and the others, and had become quite familiar with them.

But this was the first time I'd ever seen Bu Jingyun display such ruthless killing intent; it was truly astonishing.

At this moment, Jian Tan was seriously injured and his face was pale, but what was more serious than his physical injuries was his sword heart.

To suffer such a humiliating defeat at the hands of a junior in front of so many people was an incredibly disgraceful thing. The blow was devastating, and Jian Tan secretly made a mental note of it.

If the peerless sword chooses him, he must flee immediately.

He wasn't afraid of Bu Jingyun, but rather afraid that Xu Qing would make a move.

With the divine weapon in hand, he will surely be able to use its power to kill Bu Jingyun.

However, even when facing the supreme master of the martial arts world, Jian Tan still lacked confidence.

"Brother Jian Tan, how are you?"

The Sword Demon helped him up, and the latter clasped his hands in thanks to the Sword Demon, saying, "Thank you for saving me, Brother Sword Demon. I, Sword Greed, will remember this kindness."

Upon hearing this, the Sword Demon nodded in satisfaction, smiled, and took out a bottle of healing medicine from his pocket, handing it to the Sword Greed.

"This medicine is very effective in healing internal injuries, Brother Jiantan, please accept it."

Jian Tan knew that he needed a miraculous medicine to recover from his injuries quickly.

"Thank you."

He didn't stand on ceremony with the Sword Demon and accepted it.

After all, they still have to compete for the peerless sword later, and it wouldn't be good to be injured.

After a brief skirmish, Madam Ao led Xu Qing and the others to the manor's main hall.

Wine and drinks had already been prepared there, and Madam Ao smiled and said, "Your Excellency, please take a seat!"

Xu Qing naturally took the seat of honor, followed by You Ruo, Duan Lang, Bu Jingyun, Chu Chu, and others who took their seats in turn.

Lady Ao, Ao Tian, ​​Sword Demon, and Sword Greed sat on the other side.

After a hearty meal and drinks, Duan Lang took the initiative to shift the topic back to the peerless sword.

"Madam Ao, what did you mean by the sword sacrifice ceremony you mentioned earlier? Why can't the Sword Greedy be missing?"

This was something that everyone present, except for those from Baijian Manor, found intriguing.

Even Jian Tan himself had a flicker in his eyes; he was indispensable in this matter.

This might increase the chances of the peerless sword choosing him as its master!

Madam Ao smiled slightly, and seeing that everyone was curious about this, she no longer concealed it and spoke:

"This sword sacrifice ritual is to gather the blood of the three poisons of greed, anger, and ignorance, and infuse it into a peerless sword to cultivate sword essence, only then can a peerless sword be created!"

"The blood of the three poisons of greed, anger, and ignorance?" Duan Lang pondered the meaning carefully.

You Ruo then said, "So, Sword Greed represents Greed among the three poisons of greed, anger, and ignorance?!"

"Miss You Ruo is indeed very intelligent." Madam Ao dared not underestimate You Ruo.

After all, she is the daughter of a supreme being, with such a high status and identity that she is a princess of the martial arts world.

"And what about the remaining anger and delusion? Who are they?!" You Ruo asked curiously.

Lady Ao didn't speak directly, but instead looked at Jian Tan beside her with her beautiful eyes and said with a smile:

"I have long heard that Mr. Jian Tan is born with a sword eye, able to see through a person's sword heart at a glance. I presume that Mr. Jian Tan has already figured out who the other two are?"

"Oh, this guy has such talent!?" You Ruo exclaimed in surprise.

Seeing that everyone's eyes were on him, Jian Tan slightly raised his chin, and then, to give Madam Ao some face, he spoke:

"Indeed, I have already discerned the other two."

"Duan Lang, the master of the Eclipse Hall, never lets go of his sword. He is obsessed with the sword; his swordsmanship is truly obsessive!"

Duan Lang's expression did not change at all. When Madam Ao mentioned the Three Poisons, he had already vaguely guessed this.

“Junior Brother is indeed obsessed with swords; this guy has some skill.” You Ruo nodded.

Duan Lang was quite helpless because You Ruo called him "junior brother." There was nothing he could do about it, since he had joined the sect late.

Furthermore, since You Ruo was his master's daughter, he had no choice but to accept the title, even if he was unhappy with it.

"And who is the sword heart that represents anger?" You Ruo asked again.

Jian Tan's gaze fell on Bu Jingyun, his eyes like sharp swords piercing through Bu Jingyun's sword heart.

"This means that the one most poisonous by greed, anger, and ignorance is Bu Jingyun!" (End of Chapter)