Immortal Life: Starting with Daily Last Words

Yu Daoxuan and Qin Jingyi stood facing each other, three zhang apart.

The two said "please" to each other, and then Qin Jingyi patted the storage bag at his waist, and a blue flying sword engraved with a golden crocodile relief shot out from the air.

She channeled her magic power, and the sword's blue light surged, instantly unleashing a vast and powerful aura.

Yu Daoxuan also unleashed the Blazing Sun Sword, his expression calm and confident as he faced Qin Jingyi.

"Brother Yu, I'm making my move."

Qin Jingyi raised his flying sword slightly, making sure to give a signal before making his move.

As soon as he finished speaking, the azure flying sword whistled through the air, and amidst the surging sword light, a golden alligator phantom condensed and pounced fiercely towards Yu Daoxuan.

Before the golden alligator even got close, its immense pressure swept across the area like a whirlwind.

Zhou Junyi and Zhu Hongyi, who were watching from the sidelines, felt a chill run down their spines and couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat for Yu Daoxuan.

The Qin family's Golden Crocodile Sword is a treasure passed down through generations. Even though it is only a replica, it is still a top-grade magic weapon, and its power is far superior to that of ordinary top-grade flying swords.

Clang!

The moment the golden alligator roared, a blazing sword cry suddenly appeared.

Everyone only saw a flash of crimson light before their eyes. Yu Daoxuan spun lightly, and a crimson sword aura, like a blazing sun, slashed down from the sky, directly meeting the golden alligator phantom rushing through the air.

The two powerful spells collided with a deafening roar, and a violent gust of wind surged in all directions, causing the robes of everyone present to flutter wildly.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The swords flashed and moved with lightning speed. In just a few breaths, the two exchanged more than ten blows. Both were surprised and realized that their opponent had a solid foundation and his skills should not be underestimated.

Qin Jingyi was secretly shocked. She held the top-grade magic weapon, the Golden Crocodile Sword, which gave her a significant advantage in terms of weapon quality. Yet, her opponent was able to fight her to a standstill with just a high-grade flying sword.

After several rounds of fighting, she realized that if she relied solely on ordinary sword techniques, she would inevitably be at a disadvantage in a prolonged battle.

Although this competition was meant to be a friendly exchange of ideas, it also affected the Qin family's reputation. Qin Jingyi changed his mind and decided to unleash his trump card sword technique.

"Brother Yu, take this move from me again!"

With a clear shout, Qin Jingyi leaped into the air on his sword, standing high above.

The Golden Crocodile Sword's blue light surged, and an unprecedentedly heavy pressure enveloped the entire area.

Yu Daoxuan found it slightly amusing. This female cultivator from the Qin family was quite frank; she even made a point of informing him before unleashing her ultimate move.

By this point in their fight, Yu Daoxuan had basically figured out Qin Jingyi's swordsmanship style.

If the opponent makes no further changes, Yu Daoxuan intends to end the competition.

Now that the other party is actively playing their trump card, it's exactly what he wanted.

"A golden crocodile overturns the sea!"

With a low shout, Qin Jingyi unleashed a blue light that filled the sky. A ferocious golden crocodile phantom emerged from the sword light, surging like thunder as it crushed down on Yu Daoxuan below.

This golden crocodile phantom was not as empty as before; it was solid and heavy, as if a real beast were right in front of you, with overwhelming power, and it also carried a certain earth-shattering meaning.

"It seems this woman is relying on the power of the Golden Crocodile Sword."

The thought flashed through his mind in an instant, and Yu Daoxuan changed his sword technique, unleashing the fifth move of the Blazing Heavenly Gang Sword Technique, "Blazing Meteor".

In the blink of an eye, a crimson fireball the size of a millstone materialized out of thin air, its surface surging with raging flames, exuding a scorching and destructive aura.

Seeing the two unleash their ultimate attacks simultaneously, the young cultivators, including Zhu Hongyi, quickly retreated several feet, fearing they would be caught in the aftershocks.

Only Qi Donglou and his wife, along with Qin Yuancang, stood motionless, their gazes fixed on their younger relatives, a hint of satisfaction and pride rising in their eyes.

As Yu Daoxuan unleashed his flying sword, he also used his strongest sword move in response to Qin Jingyi's ingenious sword techniques.

Boom!

The crimson fireball and the golden alligator phantom collided violently in mid-air, a deafening roar sweeping in all directions, blinding sword light shooting into the sky, and violent winds and waves surging in all directions.

In just a few breaths, the two immense forces dissolved into each other, their spiritual light dissipating and turning into specks of spiritual energy that vanished into the world.

"Alright, let's stop here."

Qi Donglou spoke up at the right moment, interrupting the two's desire to fight again.

After a fierce battle, Qin Jingyi's spiritual energy was completely depleted, and he was covered in sweat, his breathing fluctuating.

In contrast, Yu Daoxuan's magical power was far more profound than that of other cultivators of the same level. He only consumed 30-40% of his spiritual power throughout the entire process, yet he remained calm and composed. The difference in their abilities was immediately apparent.

"Jingyi, come back."

Qin Yuancang also spoke up to stop Qin Jingyi from wanting to fight again.

Qin Jingyi was insightful and open-minded. He quickly put aside his competitive spirit and his expression returned to calm.

She stepped forward with her sword in hand, her eyes filled with sincere admiration: "Brother Yu, your cultivation is profound and your swordsmanship is mysterious. I am completely convinced and will definitely come to learn from you again in the future."

Yu Daoxuan sheathed the Blazing Sun Sword and replied sincerely, "Fellow Daoist Qin's sword techniques are powerful and magnificent, which has broadened my horizons. I would not say that I am seeking instruction from you. We are merely learning from each other and complementing each other's strengths."

The two exchanged a smile, and after this exhilarating competition, they had grown closer to each other.

During the ensuing conversation, he also learned that the main reason the other party had come to Nanming Continent was to attend the once-a-decade Jade Dragon Fair, which was why Qin Yuancang had taken the opportunity to visit Qi Donglou.

"..."

Not long after the duel ended, Yu Daoxuan returned to his cave with a smile on his face.

Upon returning to his cave, he received a letter.

Unfolding the letter, several lines of delicate and elegant handwriting came into view; they were written by Shen Yuanyao.

Shen Yuanyao was born into the Yuhua Sect, but her birth mother was a cultivator from the Qingyuan Sect and Qi Donglou's younger sister, so she often visited the sect.

Yu Daoxuan was the youngest disciple of Qi Donglou, six or seven years older than Shen Yuanyao. Whenever Shen Yuanyao and her mother went up the mountain, he would accompany her to enjoy the scenery.

The two became acquainted and their friendship gradually deepened.

In the letter, Shen Yuanyao informed that she had become a disciple of a pseudo-Dan stage elder of the Feathered Ascension Sect.

Upon reading this, Yu Daoxuan felt genuinely happy for the other party.

Shen Yuanyao is naturally exceptionally intelligent and possesses a superior spiritual root, making her cultivation path far superior to her peers. Now, with the personal guidance of Elder Jiadan, her future cultivation will surely be smooth sailing.

Therefore, after reading the letter, Yu Daoxuan immediately replied with his congratulations.

After replying to the letter, he took out the jade box that Qi Donglou had given him.

Inside the box lay a crimson flying sword, its entire body engraved with profound Daoist patterns, its blade shimmering with a ghostly red luster.

With his current eyesight, he recognized it as a top-grade magic artifact at a glance.

When Qi Donglou was fighting with the female cultivator from the Qin family, he saw that Yu Daoxuan was using a high-grade magic weapon flying sword, while the other party was using top-grade flying swords, so he specially bestowed it upon him.

He sat cross-legged in meditation and slowly poured his magic power into the Chongming Sword to begin refining it.

Time slips away unnoticed.

"call!"

Yu Daoxuan sat in front of the sword and exhaled a long breath of turbid air.

After several hours of practice, he had gained initial control over the sword and could use it as easily as an extension of his own arm. In the future, he would only need to practice more.

With a slight thought, the Chongming Sword emitted a clear and melodious hum, its blade swirling with crimson flames, and scorching sword energy coiled around it like a dragon.

Yu Daoxuan drew his fingers in the air, and the sword light suddenly pierced the sky, like red lightning splitting the wind, and the air in the place where it passed was scorching and distorted.

He rose to his feet, brandished his sword, and began practicing the Fiery Heavenly Gang Sword Technique once more.

At midnight that night, the last words appeared precisely on time.

"My name is Yu Daoxuan. When you see this, I will be filled with regret. On my way to the place of opportunity Qi Donglou spoke of, I was so focused on the opportunity he mentioned that I neglected to help the villagers of Xiaohe Village exorcise the demon, causing me to miss a significant opportunity. Thinking about it now, I am filled with regret. Unfortunately, there's no going back. Otherwise, I would definitely have gone to Xiaohe Village to exorcise the demon and seize that opportunity in time..."

Inside the cave, Yu Daoxuan saw the last words and his eyes lit up. He was determined not to miss this opportunity in Xiahe Village.

The next morning, he went to the Hall of Merit and spent one thousand merits to exchange for a flying boat.

Then, he piloted the flying boat towards Xiahe Village on Linxiang Island.