Douluo Continent: Sword Named Star, Slaying Gods to Prove the Dao

"His swordsmanship talent surpasses both mine and my father's, and his soul power has reached level ninety-eight. He is also an elder of the Spirit Hall."

"However, my father suspected that his death was closely related to that person in the Spirit Hall. My father had been investigating within the Spirit Hall for many years, but eventually his relationship with the Spirit Hall soured and he left. He has been focusing on cultivation ever since."

"My father's greatest wish in this life was to find out the cause of my grandfather's death and avenge him. So he kept working hard to cultivate, because the cause of my grandfather's death was very likely related to that person in the Spirit Hall."

Sword Douluo stopped speaking after he finished.

Ning Xingchen really didn't expect that the Sword Douluo family's predecessor was actually in the Spirit Hall.

With a soul power of level 98, his status should be second only to Qian Daoliu, and even above Golden Crocodile Douluo.

The content shown in the theatrical version is set more than 20 years after the theatrical version's timeline, and Golden Crocodile Douluo is only level 97, not level 98 as depicted in the later novel.

"Alright, that's the story I wanted to tell. Now that you know it, Xingchen, you'll understand why your father drew his sword and went into seclusion to cultivate so diligently. You can also make preparations to ask your father to come out of seclusion," said Sword Douluo.

If it weren't for this reason, Sword Douluo would be unwilling to mention the past.

Ning Xingchen said, "Grandpa Jian, I understand. But if Uncle Jian's grandfather was at level 98 and still perished, then is the opponent stronger than level 98, reaching level 99?"

"Hmm!" Sword Douluo nodded, then continued, "That person is very strong, ranking among the top three on the continent."

Thinking of this, Sword Douluo was also worried for his father. He remembered that his father had said that he would go to that person to demand an explanation in the future, but was a soul power of only level 96 or 97 enough?

"Alright, Xingchen, you should rest too. This trip will take us five or six days," said Sword Douluo.

“Uncle Jian, I have one last question,” Ning Xingchen said.

"Star, you speak."

“Uncle Sword, it was so exhilarating to stand on your Seven Kill Sword and fly on it just now. When will I be able to do that?” Ning Xingchen said.

"Flying on a sword?"

Sword Douluo thought for a moment, then replied, "If you focus on cultivating the Star Sword, you may gain the ability to fly in the next few Soul Skills."

“But you haven’t cultivated the Star Sword, so your soul power needs to reach at least level 40 to have a chance to fly on a sword. Once your soul power reaches that level, I will teach you our family’s unique sword-flying technique,” ​​Sword Douluo said.

"Okay, then it's settled." Ning Xingchen said excitedly. This should be the inheritance of the Sword Douluo family, which the Sword Douluo gave away so readily.

"Xingchen, come to sleep." Ning Dingling had also set up her tent and made up her bed.

……

With Ning Dingling and Sword Douluo watching over him that night, Ning Xingchen slept soundly.

The next morning, I was drawn in by Ning Xingchen's fragrant aroma.

It turned out that Sword Douluo and Ning Dingling were preparing breakfast outside the tent.

"Oh dear, Brother Chenxin, you've sprinkled too much salt. And what are you doing here?"

"Ling, let me try again, you teach me!"

This was the first time Ning Xingchen had ever seen such a scene, so he simply continued to pretend to be asleep, letting them enjoy their time together for a while longer. Such opportunities were rare within the sect.

About half an hour later, Ning Dingling came to the tent and woke up Ning Xingchen, who was pretending to be asleep.

After a delicious breakfast, the group disguised themselves and went to a nearby town.

After purchasing some necessary supplies, Sword Douluo and Ning Dingling also spent a large sum of money to directly buy a small boat.

It's not hard to guess from this that the place where Sword Douluo's father, Chen Jianjun, went into seclusion might be the same place where Sword Douluo from the movie went into seclusion.

In the following days, Sword Douluo led Ning Xingchen and Ning Dingling to travel slowly by boat during the day and to find a beautiful place to camp and rest at night.

Sword Douluo could have brought them there in a day or two.

However, Ning Xingchen knew that Sword Douluo probably saw that Ning Dingling was too tired from handling affairs in the sect, so he slowed down the pace so that she could rest properly.

Seeing this, Ning Dingling did not urge him. She knew Sword Douluo's good intentions and enjoyed the process.

Five days later, the small boat passed through a deserted mountain river.

"We've arrived!" Sword Douluo suddenly stood up and said in a low voice.

Chapter 14 Ning Xingchen wants to have a sword duel with Chen Jianjun?

The area where Ning Xingchen and his group are currently located is flanked by sheer cliffs on both sides of the water, making it difficult to get up.

Unless you have a familiar route, or you fly directly up there.

Sword Douluo steered the small boat through a stone cave on the edge of the cliff, where a hidden world awaited them.

“Let’s go down from here,” Sword Douluo said.

The boat was moored to the side and tied with a rope. Ning Xingchen and Ning Dingling got off the boat with the help of Sword Douluo.

"Uncle Jian, what should we do next?" Ning Dingling asked. In front of Ning Xingchen, Ning Dingling still addressed Sword Douluo as Uncle Jian.

Sword Douluo said, "Come with me."

Sword Douluo seemed familiar with this place. He passed through a stone cave and then walked up a stone staircase leading upwards.

After walking for about ten minutes, we arrived at the cliff on the right side of the river.

Actually, it's not very high here, probably only two or three hundred meters, but the terrain is extremely steep.

The cliffside is beautiful, with towering trees that take several people to encircle, and a naturally formed pool. Between the pool and the trees, there are two or three small wooden cabins.

On the other side of the pool, there is an open space of about 150 or 160 square meters.

A tall, thin old man who looked to be about sixty years old stood there holding a sword.

He seemed to have anticipated the arrival of Sword Douluo and Ning Xingchen long ago.

"Xin'er, didn't I tell you not to tell anyone about this place? How come you brought people here?" Chen Jianjun said coldly.

Sword Douluo said, "Father, they are not outsiders."

"Not outsiders? Could it be your wife and son?"

Chen Jianjun's words were so surprising that even Sword Douluo was a little embarrassed, as was Ning Dingling.

"No...no, let me introduce you. This is Ning Dingling, the current sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. This next to her is Ning Xingchen, Ning Dingling's younger brother, who also possesses extremely high swordsmanship talent," Sword Douluo introduced.

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School! You've joined the sect?"

"A direct descendant of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, how could he have talent in swordsmanship?" Chen Jianjun said with some disdain.

"Junior Ning Dingling greets Senior!"

Ning Dingling immediately bowed, and Ning Xingchen also said, "Xingchen greets Grandpa Sword."

However, Chen Jianjun ignored Ning Dingling and Ning Xingchen's words, instead adopting a cold and aloof demeanor, seemingly unwelcoming of their arrival and feeling that they had disturbed his cultivation.

Sword Douluo also realized this, but he still understood his father. Sometimes he said one thing but meant another, and he wasn't so unapproachable.

"Dad, you've broken through?" Sword Douluo asked.

"Almost there! But it'll be soon," said Chen Jianjun, who had been at the peak of level ninety-six for five years.

I always feel like I'm about to break through, but I'm always just a little short.

"Dad, Lingling's sect is facing some difficulties and needs a master to take charge. I would like to ask you to come out of seclusion and help us."

Sword Douluo spoke directly, after all, he was his father, there was no need to beat around the bush.

Ning Dingling said, "I apologize for disturbing your cultivation, senior. I hope you can understand. The sect is currently in a predicament. We only need you to stay and oversee the sect. If the sect faces a crisis, you can then take action."

"Xin'er, have you forgotten what I told you before?" Chen Jianjun asked, looking at Sword Douluo.

“I know that I cannot leave this place without breaking through,” Sword Douluo said.

"Then you can leave!" Chen Jianjun waved his hand, then turned his back and began to cultivate with the Seven Kill Sword.

"father!"

"You've been in seclusion all this time, why don't you go out and take a walk? You might find an opportunity to break through!" Sword Douluo said.

"Haha, going out for a walk will bring an opportunity? I've been traveling for so many years and to so many places, but I haven't found any breakthrough opportunities. Alright, stop trying to persuade me and hurry up and go," said Chen Jianjun.

Seeing that Chen and Jun were completely unmoved by reason, Ning Dingling began to panic.

Sword Douluo didn't know what to do either.

So he picked up the Seven Kill Sword and said, "Father, how about we have a match?"

At this point, Chen Jianjun became interested.

"Alright, it's been several years since we've had a match. Let me see how much you've improved over the years."

Both of them unleashed the Seven Kill Sword; one had only recently reached level 92, while the other was a peak Douluo who had been at level 96 for a long time.

bump……

Clang...

The clanging sound of metal echoed through the sky.

The two were fighting at a very fast pace; if your eyes were even slightly slow, you might not be able to keep up.

"Your swordsmanship has improved a lot, but it's still lacking, and your soul power is insufficient." Chen Jianjun's Seven Kill Sword suddenly increased its speed.

Sword Douluo reacted a fraction of a second too slow and had no choice but to use the Seven Kill Sword to block.

However, Chen Jianjun's Seven Kill Sword did not fall to attack Sword Douluo's front; in front of Sword Douluo was only a sword shadow.

The real Seven Kill Sword landed directly on Sword Douluo's back.

If Chen Jianjun were to make a move, Sword Douluo would be dead by now.

The fight between the two lasted less than a minute before a winner was decided.

This Chen Jianjun is indeed quite skilled, while Sword Douluo still has a lot of room for improvement.

"Xin'er, don't let the sect's affairs slow down your growth." Chen Jianjun said at the end, as if he wanted Sword Douluo to leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and come back to practice swordsmanship with him.

"Dad, one day I will surpass you."

"I've been waiting for that day to come. Take them with you. If I break through someday, I might come to find you, but not now!" Chen Jianjun's attitude was very firm.

"Senior, please help my sect." Ning Dingling said, and then knelt down.

"Sister, get up quickly. A sword like this can't even help the sect. Let's go find a more powerful Soul Master," Ning Xingchen suddenly said.

These words left even Sword Douluo extremely astonished. What was Ning Xingchen trying to do?