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Chapter 416 With a flick of the finger, all things can be turned into a sword (Third update)
A gentle yet resilient palm wind suddenly surged forth, precisely enveloping the two slumped figures and lifting them into the air like two sandbags, sending them flying backward a foot.

Startled, the two quickly adjusted their positions in mid-air and landed.

But before the two could stand still, another gust of wind struck.

Huang Xuemei only stopped after the three of them were thrown three zhang away, and then looked solemnly at the courtyard in the distance.

Seemingly sensing that there was no one else in the courtyard, streaks of sword energy began to condense wildly within the courtyard.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh—!"

Several sword energies, as thin as willow branches, floated directly from the courtyard wall and left several narrow ravines, each about three zhang long and two zhang deep, where Fan Sanshan and Cheng Shifei had just stood.

The afternoon sun shone directly down, casting deep shadows within the ravines, highlighting a sharpness and chill that penetrated the earth.

A few withered leaves, swept up by the shockwave, fell and silently turned to dust as they approached the translucent sword energy.

Both Cheng Shifei and Fan Sanshan stared wide-eyed at the sight.

At the same time, the two understood why Huang Xuemei had slapped them a few times earlier.

Before the two could even ask, to their astonishment, more and more sword energy began to emerge from the walls of the courtyard.

The entire courtyard seemed to have transformed into a sword domain.

In just a few breaths, the once elegant courtyard collapsed amidst the sword energy, sending dust flying everywhere.

When the smoke and dust cleared, all that could be seen was devastation, with ravines and gullies everywhere.

Gu Shaoan stood amidst these ruins, surrounded by sharp sword energy within a three-zhang radius.

The collapse of a villa was a commotion that could not be kept secret from the others in the Flying Tiger Escort Agency.

Upon hearing the commotion, the people from the Flying Tiger Escort Agency rushed towards the courtyard, with some of the unsuspecting escorts even carrying weapons.

Noticing the commotion, Huang Xuemei frowned slightly.

"Watch this side, don't let anyone get close."

After leaving those words, Huang Xuemei's figure flickered like a ghost, disappearing from Cheng Shifei and the other man in an instant. The next moment, she appeared in front of a moon gate in a garden, the only way to reach this dilapidated courtyard.

The scene of Huang Xuemei ruthlessly killing He Qinghua, the Fiery Ancestor, and the Ghost Saint when Lü Tengkong retired from his life of crime a few days ago is still vivid in the minds of almost all the镖师 (bodyguards/escorts) in the Flying Tiger Escort Agency.

Upon seeing Huang Xuemei holding the zither case with a cold expression, the bodyguards were startled and immediately stopped, looking at Huang Xuemei with panic.

As more and more people from the Flying Tiger Escort Agency gathered in the garden, Huang Xuemei didn't waste any words. She raised her hand and pointed her fingers like a sword, slashing the ground paved with bluestone in front of her!
"laugh--!"

A condensed, almost tangible burst of energy shot out, leaving a scratch about two zhang long and several inches deep three feet in front of her.

After drawing the line, Huang Xuemei raised her cold eyes, her gaze sweeping over the Flying Tiger Escort Agency members like an icy blade. Her red lips parted slightly: "Those who cross this line shall die."

The voice wasn't loud, but the chilling killing intent in it sent a shiver down the spines of everyone from the Flying Tiger Escort Agency, and no one dared to step forward.

Just as everyone hesitated, Lü Tengkong and Lü Lin approached from a distance using their lightness skills.

Looking at the scratch on Huang Xuemei's body, and then at Huang Xuemei's surging internal energy and frosty face, Lü Tengkong asked, "Miss Huang, what is this?"

In response to Lü Tengkong's question, Huang Xuemei transmitted her inner energy, saying, "Young Master Gu's cultivation has made a breakthrough, and he cannot be disturbed by outsiders for the time being."

Upon hearing this, Lü Tengkong looked enlightened and felt reassured.

He immediately turned around, first leaving a few bodyguards to guard the garden entrance, and then dismissing the other bodyguards.

After everyone in the garden had dispersed, Huang Xuemei turned around and led Lü Tengkong and Lü Lin back to Fan Sanshan and Cheng Shifei's side.

As the two approached, they stared wide-eyed at the sight of Gu Shaoan amidst the ruins, surrounded by thousands of sword energies.

A few breaths later, after regaining his senses, Lü Tengkong pondered for a moment and couldn't help but look at Huang Xuemei.

Noticing Lü Tengkong's gaze, Huang Xuemei used her internal energy to envelop herself and Lü Tengkong.

"Speak!"

Seeing this, Lü Tengkong finally spoke up, "Miss Huang, what kind of martial art does Young Master Gu practice? Why is there such a commotion? Even this courtyard is gone?"

Not only Lü Tengkong, but also Fan Sanshan, Cheng Shifei, and Lü Lin turned their gazes to Huang Xuemei, clearly showing their curiosity as well.

When asked by Lü Tengkong, Huang Xuemei shook her head and said, "I don't know either. Although our internal energy cultivation levels are both at the Condensing Yuan to Form Gang level, the difference in strength between us is indeed like the difference between clouds and mud."

"His current situation is beyond my understanding."

Seeing that even Huang Xuemei was unaware of Gu Shaoan's current situation, the group could only suppress their doubts.

Lu Lin thought for a moment and then asked, "Between Young Master Gu and Ren Donghai of the Round Moon Sect, who is stronger?"

Facing Lü Lin, Huang Xuemei showed significantly more patience, replying, "That Ren Donghai is nothing but a good-for-nothing. Even I can't beat him, let alone him."

"Let alone Ren Donghai, even Ren Donghai's grandfather, Ren Zhenbei, is far inferior to Young Master Gu in strength."

Lu Lin looked at Huang Xuemei with some surprise, seemingly not expecting her to say those words with such certainty.

Meeting Lü Lin's gaze, Huang Xuemei said calmly, "In the martial world, there will be no more Round Moon Sect."

These words startled the group.

Thinking back to Gu Shaoan and Huang Xuemei leaving yesterday, how could I not understand what had happened?

Cheng Shifei and Fan Sanshan were alright.

Lu Tengkong and Lu Lin involuntarily gasped, their hearts filled with astonishment.

Huang Xuemei spoke only briefly, without going into too much detail.

After briefly explaining the situation of the Round Moon Gate to the group, Huang Xuemei's attention returned to Gu Shaoan amidst the distant ruins. A short while later, as everyone waited, the sword energy that had previously surrounded Gu Shaoan gradually dissipated.

Immediately afterwards, Gu Shaoan slowly opened his eyes.

There was no intimidating glint in his eyes, but rather a deep calm, like the clear and distant night sky after the rain.

He looked down at his outstretched palm, his fingers gently closing and then slowly opening again.

There was no internal energy being circulated, and no sword techniques being unleashed.

However, the surrounding wind and the wisps of heaven and earth seemed to be drawn together by an invisible force and gathered together, then condensed into several semi-transparent sword energies above Gu Shaoan's palm.

Looking at the several sword energies that seemed to have come to life as they moved through the air above his palm, Gu Shaoan couldn't help but show a look of astonishment.

"This time, he has truly risen to prominence overnight."

The greatest function of the "Heavenly Sword" entry is that it allows martial artists to enter another special realm after reaching the third realm of swordsmanship.

Heavenly Sword Realm.

Using one's own sword intent as a guide, wind and clouds become swords, yellow sand becomes swords, spring rain becomes swords, and wherever one's gaze falls, everything can become a sword with a flick of the finger.

With intention, all things are used to create moves; all things in heaven and earth are swords.

This is on a completely different level from Gu Shaoan's previous second realm of swordsmanship.

To put it bluntly, this single "Heavenly Sword" attribute has significantly boosted Gu Shaoan's strength to a whole new level.

Previously, Gu Shaoan's strength was only enough to deal with a Celestial Realm martial artist like Tu Baichuan, who was only at the level of a minor three-way exchange and whose martial arts skills were relatively low.

Now, thanks to the enhancement brought by the [Heavenly Sword] attribute, Gu Shaoan is confident in his ability to deal with even top-tier Heavenly Realm experts like Meng Chixing, who has entered the Heavenly Realm through the Great Three Harmonies and whose martial arts mastery is also exceptionally high.

As the thought flashed through his mind, even Gu Shaoan, with his usual composure, showed a look of joy at the improvement brought about by the new entry.

Taking a deep breath and adjusting his emotions, Gu Shaoan dispersed the power of heaven and earth that had gathered above his palm.

"Unfortunately, although the Heavenly Sword Realm allows me to drive the power of heaven and earth with my sword intent, it does not allow me to refine this power of heaven and earth. Otherwise, the time it would take for his essence, energy, and spirit to condense into a flower could be greatly shortened."

With that thought in mind, Gu Shaoan glanced around at his surroundings.

He then walked up to Huang Xuemei and the others, cupped his hands in greeting to Lü Tengkong, and said, "I have gained some insight, but I accidentally damaged this courtyard. I will compensate for the losses myself, and I hope Chief Escort Lü will not take offense."

Upon hearing this, Lü Tengkong waved his hand and said, "Young Master Gu, you are too kind. If it weren't for you, I would have met with an accident a few days ago. It's just a courtyard that isn't worth much. I'll find someone to rebuild it later."

However, in response to what Lü Tengkong said, Gu Shaoan reached into his robes and took out a pill.

"This medicine is a healing pill that I, Gu, refined myself. The ingredients used are quite rare. Unless the injury is to vital organs such as the heart or head, this medicine can have an excellent healing effect. Consider it my apology for destroying this courtyard."

Seeing that Gu Shaoan insisted, Lü Tengkong had no choice but to accept the pill.

Then, Gu Shaoan looked at Huang Xuemei and said, "Thank you for protecting me just now."

Huang Xuemei nodded slightly in acknowledgment, and then asked, "You have now entered the third realm of swordsmanship?"

In response to Huang Xuemei's words, Gu Shaoan gently shook his head.

Seeing that Gu Shaoan was unwilling to say more, Huang Xuemei did not press him further.

After Lü Tengkong personally led Gu Shaoan and the others to another courtyard, Gu Shaoan went straight into the courtyard, sat cross-legged again, and began to digest and comprehend this new realm of swordsmanship.

evening.

North of the city.

In the backyard, after listening to what the disciple from Cihang Jingzhai had to say, Qin Mengyao asked, "Are you saying that Gu Shaoan destroyed an entire courtyard while he was cultivating?"

The disciple of Cihang Jingzhai replied, "In response to the Holy Maiden, that is indeed what the people from the Flying Tiger Escort Agency said, and this disciple also discovered a lot of building debris at the back door of the Flying Tiger Escort Agency."

As he spoke, the Cihang Jingzhai disciple handed a piece of wood to Qin Mengyao.

The cuts in the wood were smooth and even, looking as if they had been severed by an ordinary, sharp blade.

However, as Qin Mengyao circulated her internal energy and cleared her sword heart, she actually sensed a sharpness from the cut of the wood.

"Hiss~ It's been almost an hour, and there are still traces of sword energy on this wood."

At this moment, Qin Mengyao was certain that the source of the powerful sword intent she had sensed that afternoon was Gu Shaoan.

Moreover, the fact that Gu Shaoan could make his sword intent so condensed and vast indicates that he must have already entered the third realm of swordsmanship.

At this moment, the disciple from Cihang Jingzhai spoke up: "In addition, I also learned something else from that person from the Flying Tiger Escort Agency."

"According to the Flying Tiger Escort Agency, Gu Shaoan will leave Dongyang Prefecture and return to the Emei Sect in the next two days."

"Going back to the Emei Sect so soon? What about the Round Moon Sect? Don't they care about it anymore?" Qin Mengyao frowned slightly upon hearing this.

Qin Mengyao has only just started contacting Gu Shaoan. Originally, Qin Mengyao planned to wait until the time was longer and her relationship with Gu Shaoan improved before using the colorless yin-yang water to make the whole process seem more natural.

Who would have thought that Gu Shaoan would leave now?

Once Gu Shaoan leaves and returns to Emei, it will become much more difficult for Qin Mengyao to get close to him again.

Moreover, Qin Mengyao was certain that if she missed this opportunity, Yan Jing'an would not give her another chance.

Thinking of this, Qin Mengyao gritted her teeth.

"We have no choice but to take a risk."

　We need to consider the plot involving taking action against Cihang Jingzhai next, so I'll only be updating twice today, and I'll continue with three updates tomorrow and the day after!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)