Starting with the divine power of the Great Vajra, he traversed the heavens.

Chapter 409 Sword Demon and Sword Greed

"Oh my God!"

At the mountaintop, the leaves rustled, and Jian Tan emerged, covered in grass clippings, looking just like a mouse that hadn't eaten for days.

He stared at the white-robed swordsman below the mountain, his face filled with disbelief.

"Just one glance! More than ten experts from the Sword Worship Manor were shattered?"

This shocking and unbelievable scene terrified Jian Tan, sending chills down his spine. He felt completely bewildered and his face turned ashen.

Sword Greed and Sword Demon came from the same school and learned a technique called "Flying Immortal Sword Technique". Sword Greed was also extremely familiar with Sword Demon's "Severing Meridian Sword Qi".

Even with all his extensive knowledge and experience, he had never encountered such a terrifying "divine sword"!
A surge of immense fear welled up in Jian Tan's heart. He thought to himself, "Damn it, this is the real culprit! On the Nightless Boat, if I had uttered just one more word, the Sword God could have cleaved me in two!"

He glanced at Ao Tian, ​​who lay dead with his eyes wide open, shook his head, and clicked his tongue: "He looks arrogant, but he's nothing but a coward with bluster. His so-called 'arrogant' sword heart is like an egg hitting a rock when facing an even more arrogant sword god."

Thinking of this, Jian Tan looked at Ren Shaoyang again, his face filled with admiration, and murmured:
"Strange, truly strange! Amazing, truly amazing! When others practice swordsmanship, they are afflicted with all five poisons: greed, anger, ignorance, pride, and doubt. I can spot them all at a glance!"

"But the Sword God's heart is like crystal, clear inside and out, without a trace of impurity! His thoughts are sincere, his intentions are pure, and with a single thought, all laws follow! This is not 'greed,' not 'delusion,' nor 'arrogance.'"

"This is 'Sincerity connects with the divine, a single thought becomes a sword'! It means: Sincerity connects with the divine, all laws return to oneness, the thought arises and it is done, as easily as the wind and moon!"

As the Sword Demon's massive body landed on the ground, it slowly walked towards Ren Jianshen.

Jian Tan sneered: "Senior brother, senior brother! All these years you've been driven mad by lust, daring to provoke such a peerless ruthless person who is so decisive and unhindered by anything. You really don't know how to spell 'death'!"

The Sword Demon stood in the center of the field, nine feet tall and enormous, his strange eyes coldly staring at the white-robed figure in front of him, his chilling aura pressing in.

"Sword God, you're so ruthless!"

Ren Shaoyang said with his hands behind his back, "Why are you courting death?"

The Sword Demon said, "I just didn't expect you to be so decisive."

Ren Shaoyang said calmly, "Your malice is overwhelming, and I can't stand it, so I'll settle things with a single sword strike."

"Your sword intent is so ruthless it's almost demonic!" The Sword Demon shook his head and howled, "But the more ruthless you are, the happier I am! I, the Sword Demon, am not made of clay. Today, I will shatter your myth with my 'Pulse-Severing Sword Qi'!"

Ren Shaoyang smiled faintly: "These are your last words?"

"Hmph!" The Sword Demon sneered. "Once I defeat you and capture you back to the Sword Worship Manor to consecrate the sword with my blood, the 'Peerless Sword' will surely become the number one sword in the world! What is your so-called Dragon Capture technique anyway?"

Ren Shaoyang raised an eyebrow and laughed heartily, "That's quite straightforward." His words had barely left his lips when...

Miso miso miso!
The sword rang out sharply, piercing straight towards the Sword Demon.

The Sword Demon shouted, "Well done!" He channeled his energy into his neck and spat it out.

A sword aura powerful enough to split the heavens and cleave the earth burst forth, shattering sand and stones wherever it went, its sharpness unmatched.

With a few clanging sounds, sparks flashed out of thin air, and the surging mountain mist billowed.

Despite his fierce words, the Sword Demon was extremely cautious and his nerves were on edge.

Although he and Aotian came here to obtain the blood of the "Sword God" to consecrate their sword, they were still quite courteous. Once they tricked him into going to the Sword Worship Manor, it would be easier to succeed by poisoning or besieging him.

But little did anyone know that Ren Shaoyang acted differently from ordinary people. Upon seeing Aotian, he attacked and killed him without giving him a chance to react.

By the time the Sword Demon came to his senses, everyone was already dead, and he had no choice but to join the fray!

Now, facing the incoming sword energy, the Sword Demon, though proud of his unparalleled "Severing Meridian Sword Energy," was still kept focused by the might of the Sword God, daring not to relax his mind in the slightest.

suddenly!

The Sword Demon's dark pupils widened slightly, and a blurry white figure suddenly rushed in!

"So fast!"

The white figure arrived so suddenly and unexpectedly.

The sword demon's eyes suddenly bulged outwards, bloodshot from within.

Only then could I vaguely see it.

The sky is bright.

Yes, the mountain mist dissipated, and rays of golden sunlight, like divine swords from the heavens, slashed down upon all things on earth with dazzling brilliance.

Sunlight shines in all directions, golden and bright, magnificent and awe-inspiring.

It was as if millions, billions of swords were appearing diagonally from the sky...

Ren Shaoyang raised one arm, his whole body seemingly draped in a golden robe, and stood quietly beside the Sword Demon.

The Sword Demon was terrified. Enveloped by the golden light, his body, true energy, and blood seemed to gradually solidify at a certain frequency, as if he were about to fall into eternal stillness.

This feeling grew larger and larger, and the mountains, streams, forests, blue sky, and even one's own breathing gradually quieted down, controlled by this person from head to toe, and operated according to his will.

Fear, like an invisible hand, caused the sword demon's heart to tighten suddenly.

This feeling of being controlled and exploited is both too real and too terrifying.

"The Heaven-Destroying and Earth-Severing Sword, Chapter Twenty-Three?"

The Sword Demon uttered seven words with great effort, almost groaning.

Ren Shaoyang sighed softly, "This is 'Heavenly Sword Collapses the Mountain'." He casually flicked his hand.

The sword demon screamed and howled in agony, and with a "bang," his entire body exploded, sending blood and flesh flying everywhere.

Blood shot up like a raging dragon, rushing towards the rock wall.

boom!
The blood surged outwards like a tide, and the exploding blood, accompanied by a loud bang, rolled down, forming a blood-red waterfall that shattered the rocks.

For a moment, the sunlight was obscured by the blood, and the stench of blood filled the air, covering the entire mountainside.

Sword Greed felt a sudden tremor beneath his feet, as rocks rained down upon him. A series of deafening crashes and a frenzied cloud of blood mist surrounded him. Terrified, Sword Greed fled with all his might, shouting as he ran, "Sword God, I won't watch anymore! I'm retiring from the martial world, I will no longer seek swords. If I break this promise, may I die a horrible death!"

Sword Greed roared wildly, stepping on a sword, and flew through the leaves with a "whoosh," turning into a point of cold light and disappearing without a trace in a few flashes.

"what?"

Ren Shaoyang stared intently, quite amazed, "This move has the artistic conception of 'riding the wind on a sword'!"

“What kind of ‘sword control’ is that?” Hongxiu shook her head dismissively. “At most, it’s ‘sword climbing’!”

"Haha, that's a great description."

Ren Shaoyang shrugged, unconcerned. After the three climbed onto the donkey cart, he flicked the reins, the wheels began to roll, and the donkey cart headed north again.

After walking for more than ten miles, Ren Shaoyang suddenly sighed and said, "Little beggar, you have a broken hand. Let's split up from here."

"What's wrong?" the little beggar asked, poking his head out.

Ding An looked down and asked, "Why the sudden split?"

Ren Shaoyang laughed and said, "What do you mean by splitting up the family? Don't talk nonsense!"

"It's alright, we'll go our separate ways." Ding'an scratched his butt. "I thought you were going to split up the family!"

Ren Shaoyang shook his head and smiled, "I want to go find some 'food' for Qinlong on my own."

Hongxiu and Ding'an exchanged a glance and exclaimed in unison, "Capture the dragon?"

“Yes, after arriving in this world, the ‘Mountain Classic’ was completed, which awakened the sword heart that could capture dragons.” Ren Shaoyang shook the reins. “It has just awakened and needs some swords to devour and evolve.”

Hongxiu said, "So, you're saying that the dragon needs to eat, and you've gone to find a way to feed it?"

Ren Shaoyang nodded and said, "That makes sense."

Ding An scratched his head: "It's not a problem. My Eagle Blade and prosthetic arm, and Little Beggar's 'Candle Flower Red' are all constantly being improved." He glanced at Ren Shaoyang's sleeve, "It's time for your Dragon Capture to improve as well."

bass!
The sword blade shot out and hovered around Ren Shaoyang. He laughed and said, "Ha, it's so eager to improve."

"As long as we don't split up, there's no problem!" Hongxiu clapped her hands and said, "You go and feed the dragon-catching beast. Ding'an and I will go find the giant tortoise shell together. With my divination skills and Ding'an's luck, we definitely won't come back empty-handed."

“That’s good!” Ding’an nodded. “You, on the other hand, will remain a clay idol. As for me, I will remain a literary master, ‘literary genius.’ This way, we can travel the world in disguise.”

"It's settled then!" Hongxiu was overjoyed and gave Ding'an a high five.

Ren Shaoyang smiled and said, "Then let's proceed according to plan. We'll meet in Fengxi Village in half a month!"

Ding An laughed heartily and said, "Alright!"

At this moment, the little beggar did not reply immediately. Instead, he took out some chips from his bag and started playing them.

Ren Shaoyang asked in surprise, "What are you doing?"

The little beggar fiddled with the items and laughed, "The Divine Calculator Mud Bodhisattva is opening for business! Let us have a look at the first calculation."

Upon hearing this, Ren Shaoyang asked with interest, "How about me?"

Hongxiu pointed to the counting rods and smiled, "Look at this hexagram: Qian represents Heaven. It signifies strength, uprightness, and smooth sailing. As the saying goes: 'The dragon leaps over the clouds, the stars race, and the sword sounds.' Wherever the heart desires, nothing can withstand it."

She gave him a thumbs up: "You, your wishes come true!"

Ren Shaoyang laughed heartily: "And you?"

Hongxiu fiddled with the mirror for a few more moments, then smiled and said, "The stone mirror reflects the darkness, and the orchid's cause will ultimately bring good fortune. Although you may encounter minor misfortunes, Heaven will bless your return journey." She shook her head and smiled, "You will reap what you sow. Even if there are storms, you will eventually receive help from a noble person and will surely gain something."

"A benefactor?" Ren Shaoyang looked up at Ding An and laughed, "So, he lost his hand."

“Mmm!” Hongxiu nodded repeatedly.

"Little beggar, little beggar!" Ding'an poked his head out, eagerly asking, "What about me? What about me?"

Hongxiu fiddled with the counting rods again, and when she saw the divination result, she was stunned. She looked up at Ding'an, then looked down at the divination result, and then looked down again.

His expression grew increasingly troubled, as if he were constipated.

Ren Shaoyang asked with a smile, "What's wrong?"

Hongxiu hesitated and said, "It seems that Ding'an is facing a calamity."

"what?"

Ren Shaoyang and Ding An exclaimed in unison, "What calamity?"

Hongxiu sighed: "The hexagram is Fire over Lake (睽). It signifies outward beauty but inner danger; romantic entanglements will turn into calamities. One must be extremely cautious when encountering a beautiful woman, otherwise, one will suffer a backlash, resulting in damage to both body and mind."

The room immediately fell silent upon hearing this.

After a long while, Ren Shaoyang's eye twitched: "Peach, a peach blossom calamity?!"

"Yes," the little beggar replied succinctly.

"Me, me?" Ding An pointed to her nose, a half-smile playing on her lips, barely suppressing her amusement. "I have a love triangle? Impossible, absolutely impossible! No, I didn't!"

Ren Shaoyang: "Stop your lewd laughter before you speak!"

Ding'an covered her mouth with her hand and chuckled to herself, "I didn't!"

Hongxiu sighed softly as she collected her coins: "This divination says: Calamity comes from the east, and beautiful eyebrows carry evil. A gentle blade, yet it corrodes the bones and destroys the soul."

"It seems your romantic troubles originated from the east, crossing the sea."

Ga?
Ren Shaoyang's eyes widened, and he thought to himself, "Could it be..."

(End of this chapter)