Junior Brother Xiao, I Understand

The Saint Demon Sect's ship was too small, and it exploded the moment Lu Pingtian's body pierced through it.

The exquisitely patterned ship timbers suddenly scattered like fireworks, exceptionally beautiful, before quickly vanishing completely.

The four boatmen and the instructors of the Saint Demon Sect moved swiftly and stepped onto the Dao Alliance Hunting Boat above them to seek refuge.

The Dao Alliance Hunting Boat was much larger, and after Lu Pingtian pierced it, only a few cracks appeared.

The cracks may seem insignificant at first glance, but they quickly spread outwards, with large cracks giving rise to smaller ones, creating a continuous cycle.

Suddenly, there was a loud crack.

A piece of the ship's plank fell off.

Next, the second piece, the third piece...

In the blink of an eye, a rain of boat planks began to fall from the sky.

Fortunately, the hunting boat had professional boatmen who managed to control the core in time, stabilizing the hull and preventing it from falling.

Let the plank fall off.

Sword- Sword Fence Layer Sword Mound Mountain.

Li Wuxie's forehead was covered in black lines.

This is a Silver-class Dao Alliance Hunting Boat, second only to the Obsidian Rank! First there's the Dao Alliance Hunting Falcon, and now this Dao Alliance Hunting Boat...

"Are you born to vandalize public property?" Li Wuxie's hands trembled as he gripped the Black Sand Teapot tightly, barely managing to suppress the urge to draw his sword and slash at the man.

Because he suddenly had a bad feeling.

Could he really cut him down? After the last battle, in terms of pure swordsmanship, he couldn't gain the slightest advantage over Xiao Ran.

Only half a month has passed since Xiao Ran received the "Qi Refining Ten Thousand Layers," but looking at that boundless and unfathomable Qi Sea, it feels as if he has already reached the maximum level. Moreover, the "Qi Refining Ten Thousand Layers" only expands the Qi Sea, and the Spiritual Pressure is not affected. How can it have such a critical strike effect that can repel a Nascent Soul cultivator? Heishi and Ta Hongzi beside him were also shocked and speechless.

Beside him.

The enchanting features of the Purple Vine Woman suddenly froze, becoming clear and bright. Her branches and leaves spread out, and her eyes locked onto Xiao Ran.

She recognized his gaze; this was a man she couldn't see through at all.

"This is interesting."

On the side.

Qiu Renjun's aquiline nose drooped, his fox-like eyes narrowed, and his body suddenly tensed up.

I haven't felt this way in so many years...

The instant Xiao Ran his sword, he saw a towering wave suddenly surge in Xiao Ran's Qi Sea, crashing against the shore and forming the Spiritual Pressure of Nascent Soul cultivator!

He had roamed the Cultivation World for over ten thousand years and had witnessed countless instances of advancing in battle, but he had never seen such a shocking and devastating attack Cultivation Method.

Upon closer examination, the Myriad Resonance, the vast Qi Sea that even his Nascent Soul Cultivation Level surpassed, and the Spiritual Pressure capable of sudden surges...

You still dare to say you're not a reincarnated god?

Behind Qiu Renjun, two Dao Alliance Deacon from Chaos City, who had been calmly watching the show, were now speechless with surprise.

Not only the people from the Saint Demon Sect and the Dao Alliance, but also those from Zongzhi Mountain, including Huangfu Qun and his son, the Discipline Hall Law Enforcer, and even Chuyan, all felt a strong sense of déjà vu...

It was no accident that Lingzhou Yue found Xiao Ran among mortals; she likely knew his true identity! Of everyone present, only Lingzhou Yue, who knew about Xiao Ran's Serendipitous Critical Strike, remained calm.

Xiao Ran is indeed formidable; she knew this long ago, more so than anyone else.

But Xiao Ran is too prominent; if this continues, he'll soon become her Master.

Men become bad when they become strong! Not only will they not respect her, but they will also ride roughshod over her, disciplining her like they would Chuyan. That would be a terrible disgrace.

This is bad! Thinking of this, Lingzhou Yue tilted her head back and gulped down a pot of wine, then waved to Xiao Ran and said, "Just a little bit is enough, why hit someone so hard?"

This single sentence makes Xiao Ran seem even more unfathomable.

"Yes, Master."

Xiao Ran sheathed his sword and hurried back to his Master's side.

Thinking that the critical hit was delayed by more than ten sword strikes, it was still reasonably timely, and I caught a good moment.

Lingzhou Yue pretended to scold:

"It's just a friendly spar. You're being so rough. It would be bad if you accidentally hurt someone. Even if you didn't hurt anyone, you might damage some flowers and plants, or some of the immortal ships that are not docked properly. I don't have the money to compensate you for that."

Hints, crazy hints!

As expected of you.

Xiao Ran naturally wouldn't pay compensation, only saying, "This disciple was forced to accept the challenge. Swords have no eyes, and damage to public property is unavoidable. I believe Senior Qiu Ren and Chief Li will not hold this against me."

Li Wuxie and Qiu Renjun stared at Xiao Ran and Lingzhou Yue without saying a word, their faces as black as ink.

"You and your master have said everything, what else is there for us to say?" Purple Vine Woman glanced in Lu Pingtian's direction, and after confirming that he was safe, she walked over to congratulate Lingzhou Yue.

"As expected of Ling Zhou, she has found such a wonderful disciple. Now she has a beautiful Master above her and a talented disciple below her. It is truly enviable."

What is a "ruyi disciple"?

I've only ever heard of a perfect husband! Lingzhou Yue was stunned, not yet able to react.

"If you hadn't been thinking about eating both your master and your apprentice, you would have had plenty by now."

They ate their Master and disciple...

Xiao Ran and Chuyan were so frightened that they trembled and stood there like lackeys, not daring to utter a single word.

The Purple Vine Woman glanced at Xiao Ran look.

"If you encounter a disciple like Junior Nephew Xiao, then it's a completely different way of eating."

Chuyan's face froze for a moment. She clicked her tongue at the Purple Vine Woman, her body stiffening, and she trembled with fear.

Lingzhou Yue said indifferently:

"You should thank the Dharma Ending Era for saving you, otherwise you would have died by my sword."

The Purple Vine Woman smiled alluringly, raised her finger, and beckoned a cup of clear wine from the Lingzhou Yue Pot.

"Then let us pay homage to this Dharma Ending Era."

A sip of clear wine down my throat.

In an instant, the Purple Vine Woman's eyes froze, her entire body completely soaked in sake...

At the last moment, a small fire ignited in her Dantian and Palace Body, which restored her consciousness.

Lingzhou Yue took a sip of sake, remaining calm as ever, and patted the branches and leaves on the Purple Vine Woman's shoulder.

"It's not that I don't want you to eat, it's just that I'm afraid you can't handle it."

The attention of everyone in the Sword Fence Layer was focused on Xiao Ran, and no one paid attention to Lu Pingtian's movements.

Anyway, he won't die.

It can't even hurt you.

After piercing through the two ships, Lu Pingtian was quickly decelerated and flew out of the Dao Alliance Hunting Boat, stepping onto the wide deck.

Steady your body.

Although he was in a terrible state, he only suffered minor injuries.

He was still confused.

What just happened?

Even in a direct sword duel, he still came out on top.

He unleashed his ultimate move, only to be blasted away by the attack? He carefully recalled the moment Xiao Ran blocked the sword—

His body merged with heaven and earth, his Clear Sword Heart as a child's, and his sword blade was connected to the vast Qi Sea, suddenly stirring up a monstrous wave.

Only then did he suddenly realize the truth.

Xiao Ran never used tricks or strange techniques, but rather demonstrated true strength in the Great Dao! Others might not have noticed it, but in the instant of close-range sword fighting, he saw Xiao Ran's gaze and posture merge with heaven and earth, following the Dao of Heaven, unfathomable.

He seemed to be someone who truly understood the ways of heaven.

This is a person born with a grand vision! He draws upon the power of heaven!

It was neither Xiao Ran nor Xiao Ran's sword that defeated him.

What defeated him was the heavens.

Lu Pingtian sat cross-legged, closed his eyes and pondered. His body was covered in blood and emitted a translucent, faint red light.

The four boatmen and the instructors of the Saint Demon Sect behind him wanted to step forward to remind him, but suddenly stopped and dared not approach.

At this moment, the violent look in Lu Pingtian's eyes was gone, replaced by calm.

He studied Xiao Ran's posture and imitated that state of mind that comprehended the universe.

He suddenly understood!

It was my own posture while holding the sword that was wrong.

A sword is neither a tool for killing nor a tool for protecting people.

A sword is not a tool.

The sword is a tangible representation of conforming to the Way of Heaven.

The swordsman's heart should not be pointed at the enemy, but at the heavens, borrowing the power of heaven to enter the body and the sword.

As for the enemy, the sword will choose.

The sword has its own way.

One should not impose human will on a sword, otherwise the sword will not be able to unleash its true fighting power.

If one could achieve Clear Sword Heart as Xiao Ran's and draw upon the power of heaven, even with only Qi Refining Cultivation Level, one could defeat Nascent Soul with a sword! Lu Pingtian suddenly opened his eyes.

The sky, too, opened its eyes.

His eyes, dim as the glow of the sunset, seemed to blend into the sky, making it impossible to tell whether they were Lu Pingtian's eyes or the eyes of the heavens.

He said it softly.

"Sword, come!"

All the swords in the Sword Tomb began to tremble...

Like a spark that can start a prairie fire, the sword's movement rapidly spread from the Sword Fence Layer to the Yellow Rank Layer, the Earth Rank Layer, the Profound-tier, and finally even reached—

Heaven Tier.

Among the dozen or so swords in the Heaven Tier, there was a large sword deeply embedded in the soil, covered in a thick layer of mud, which trembled more violently than the other swords.

In an instant, the other swords froze.

Lu Pingtian channeled all his sword-summoning power into this sword.

The sword hilt trembled more and more violently.

Suddenly, the sword moved, and flew out with a whoosh, carrying scattered dirt, towards the Dao Alliance Hunting Boat! The Sword Fence Layer.

When everyone looked up, they realized that Lu Pingtian had actually completed the Sword Succession.

While seated on the deck of the Dao Alliance Hunting Boat, he summoned a Heaven Tier sword without undergoing the baptism of the Nether Body and Sword Intent...

Is this the power of defeat?

Huangfu Qun immediately realized that this was the first time since the Dharma Ending Era that Heaven Rank Ancient Sword had been taken from the Sword Tomb of Zongzhi Mountain.

His heart was bleeding...

Li Wuxie and Qiu Renjun were just shocked by Xiao Ran's power when, in the blink of an eye, they saw Lu Pingtian wielding the Sword of Heaven.

What day is it today? The Sword Fence Layer is completely silent.

Lu Pingtian flashed.

Leaving several zigzag afterimages in the air, he wielded a greatsword and reached the Sword Fence Layer in just a few steps.

His figure possessed a certain demonic quality, his posture blending into the heavens and earth, seemingly possessing one-tenth of Xiao Ran's power.

His eyes were filled with murderous intent, an innate murderous intent that seemed to merge with the heavens and earth.

His entire demeanor has undergone a complete transformation, far surpassing the level of advancing from Golden Core to Nascent Soul!

The soil on the greatsword he held had fallen off, revealing a crimson blade covered with dark patterns!

It seems capable of leveling the heavens with a single sword! This is...

The Heavenly Demon Sword! Huangfu Qun never expected that the Heavenly Demon Sword, which once dominated the Cultivation World, would actually be in Zongzhi Mountain.

With the Heavenly Demon Body and the Heavenly Demon Sword, he could probably unleash the combat power of the Spirit Severing Realm! Lu Pingtian came on strong, and Huangfu Qun looked nervously at Li Wuxie.

Li Wuxie's gaze narrowed slightly, hesitating whether or not to intervene—

Lu Pingtian suddenly sheathed his sword, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Xiao Ran, bowed deeply, and humbly turned around, saying, "Junior Brother Xiao, I have understood."

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