Blade and Sword

"Yang Dingkun, the young prince of the Prince Chu's Estate... This Prince Chu's Estate must be the force that first tried to win me over..."

Yi Yun thought of Xu Qingyun of the Ling Xiao Alliance. The first time he met Xu Qingyun was because an envoy from the Prince Chu's Estate's Mansion offered him benefits in exchange for him joining the Prince Chu's Estate.

However, the conditions offered by the Prince Chu's Estate contained a hidden Soul Contract, which stipulated that once signed, he would have to serve the Prince Chu's Estate for many years.

Xu Qingyun appeared at that moment and stopped the persuader.

Although it wasn't Xu Qingyun, Yi Yun was unlikely to sign that unfair contract, but such things are always quite disgusting.

Yi Yun had no good feelings towards the Prince Chu's Estate's Mansion, and naturally wouldn't mind ripping off Yang Dingkun, who was trying to take advantage of his misfortune.

"The True Understanding of Laws... Alright, I agree!"

Yi Yun said slowly, "Originally, I set this trap just for Li Hong to fall into, hoping to trick Li Hong into giving me some Dragon Scale Rune. I didn't expect that someone would actually come to my door and insist on jumping into the trap. I couldn't stop him."

As a result, the stakes escalated, exceeding Yi Yun's expectations.

"Young Master Yi, they conspired together to deceive you about the <Tai'a Sacred Law>."

Seeing Yi Yun agree, Zhao Qingcheng became anxious, and the girls around her were also worried for Yi Yun.

Although Yi Yun is very powerful, Li Hong is also a well-known figure in the circle of second-year trial participants in Tai'a Divine City.

Li Hong is gloomy, ruthless, and incredibly powerful. Yi Yun would be really scared if he fought him!

"Haha! You said it yourself! We've already recorded it using the Imprint Array Disk, and now we're going to file it with the arena's steward. Don't you dare go back on your word!"

The underlings were overjoyed. Once the registration was completed, it would be a done deal.

But Yi Yun was too lazy to pay them any attention at this point. He picked up a piece of beast meat and continued eating.

"Kid, let you be arrogant for a little while longer, you'll be crying tomorrow! Let's go!"

The henchmen uttered a few harsh words, then turned and left.

Yi Yun didn't even bother to glance at these people. He continued eating the Savage Beast Meat, while Zhao Qingcheng and the others were at a loss for words.

Within an hour, news of Yi Yun's bet with Li Hong on the True Understanding of Laws using the <Tai'a Sacred Law> spread throughout Tai'a Divine City.

Even seasoned trial participants who have been in Tai'a Divine City for four or five years are paying close attention to this matter.

This is mainly because of the stakes—the <Tai'a Sacred Law>!

"You dare gamble on the Tai'a Sacred Law!?"

Many experienced trial participants were envious upon hearing this.

They had been in Tai'a Divine City for several years, but they had never even had the chance to touch the jade slip containing the <Tai'a Sacred Law>, let alone learn it.

"This Yi Yun is insane! He's had the <Tai'a Sacred Law> for less than two months, and he already doesn't want it anymore? What a spendthrift!"

"Perhaps, after Yi Yun exchanged for the <Tai'a Sacred Law>, he tried to learn it, but realized he couldn't master it. Since it was useless to keep it anyway, he decided to use it as a wager."

Some analysts say that Yi Yun's overall demeanor is strange. His swordsmanship is extremely domineering, but his understanding of the laws is weak. His talent is also said to be quite average.

In this state, it would not be easy for Yi Yun to master the <Tai'a Sacred Law>.

Like Qiu Niu, he is similar to Yi Yun. Yi Yun's swordsmanship is sharp, while Qiu Niu is strong. Qiu Niu's strength is beyond the reach of newcomers, but many people are skeptical if it is said that Qiu Niu can master the <Tai'a Sacred Law>.

This isn't something you can learn just by being good at fighting; it also depends on your comprehension and talent!

Only someone like Chu Xiaoran is considered by people to be the most likely to master the Tai'a Sacred Law.

"This is Glory Points you found while gathering herbs by sheer luck. Don't you know how to cherish it? Later, he'll know just how rare Glory Points really are!"

People said indignantly, they all felt that if the Glory Points from the <Tai'a Sacred Law> could be given to them, that would be great.

Yi Yun naturally ignored the reactions of the veteran trial participants to this matter.

He had already gone to find Cang Yan, intending to enter the Blade Tomb and use the night to continue honing his swordsmanship.

Li Hong is a formidable opponent. Yi Yun doesn't know the limits of Li Hong's strength. Although he is confident in tomorrow's battle, he is not sure of a 100% chance of winning. He will have to go all out.

Yi Yun wouldn't waste a single moment of this night.

This is a high-stakes gamble. If he wins, he will obtain a copy of the "True Understanding of Laws," which would be a godsend for Yi Yun, who is about to comprehend the laws!

Just as Cang Yan Blade Tomb gate for Yi Yun suddenly had a thought, glanced at the adjacent tomb chamber, and seemed to be deep in thought.

That's... the Sword Tomb!!

What would happen if we went back into the Sword Tomb?

Yi Yun knew that he was not a born swordsman. When he was choosing a sword in the Brocade Dragon Guard's Tiandu Armory, he did not feel the legendary connection between flesh and blood.

His ability to comprehend the Thirty-two Sword Dao Characters has nothing to do with his achievements in the Dao of the Sword. It is entirely due to his Energy Vision, which allowed him to see at a glance the flow of primordial energy contained within the Thirty-two Sword Dao Characters.

This flowing trajectory is actually equivalent to the laws of the sword!

So, if I were to enter the Sword Tomb again, would I gain any additional rewards?

The laws within the Blade Tomb and the Sword Tomb are Supreme Great Dao that even many sages cannot comprehend. These Supreme Great Dao are laid out here, yet very few people enter to comprehend them, because they simply cannot grasp them!

Since you have such convenient access, why not learn more, broaden your horizons, and see further?

"Hey kid, what are you standing there for? Why aren't you going in?"

Just then, Cang Yan's voice interrupted Yi Yun's thoughts.

Noticing Yi Yun's gaze, Cang Yan frowned. "Kid, you're not interested in the Sword Tomb next door, are you...?"

Yi Yun was stunned for a moment, unsure of what to say.

He knew very well that for the sages of all ages, even comprehending just one of the Dao in the Blade Tomb and the Sword Tomb was nearly impossible, let alone pursuing both simultaneously.

Cang Yan looked at Yi Yun with a strange expression. "You brat, I'm warning you, don't you dare go crazy! I've finally seen that you have such talent in the way of the sword, don't waste it!"

"Your ability to comprehend the Dao of the Sword in the Thirty-Two Characters of the Blade Tomb proves that you have an extraordinary sensitivity to the Dao of the Sword. However, the more sensitive you are to the Dao of the Sword, the more sluggish you may be to the Dao of the Sword."

Cang Yan instructed Yi Yun, "Most people are only talented in one type of weapon. It's already remarkable to reach the pinnacle of that one weapon. I've never heard of Cang Yan who can reach the pinnacle of two weapons in my life!"

"Can't one reach the pinnacle of both the Way of the Blade and the Way of the Sword? Then what about this Blade Tomb and the Sword Tomb..."

Yi Yun suddenly wondered if it was possible that the Blade Tomb and the Sword Tomb were created by the same person.

If that's the case, then to what extent has that person's skill in martial arts reached?

Yi Yun didn't voice these thoughts, otherwise Cang Yan might have gone berserk. He obediently entered the Blade Tomb, but the idea of visiting the Sword Tomb when given the chance took root in Yi Yun's heart...

As Yi Yun entered the Blade Tomb, Li Hong was also meditating and cultivating in a secluded cultivation chamber with an expensive entrance fee.

Streams of vital energy condensed into visible snakes of energy and flowed into Li Hong's body.

As the vital energy flowed in, Li Hong's skin and flesh rippled like waves.

Li Hong clenched his fists, intending to use this night's cultivation to reach his peak condition and further consolidate his cultivation, which was about to form a foundation within his body.

Li Hong had already made various guesses about Yi Yun's hidden strength.

It's impossible for Yi Yun to hide his cultivation level; he is definitely at the Peak of Purple Blood Mid-stage, as observed by someone with the Heavenly Eye.

It's impossible for him to Dharma Aspect Totem or totem; he never went out to hunt wild beasts.

Unless Yi Yun held back in terms of cultivation techniques, laws, and artistic conception, even with the comprehension of a Purple Blood Realm martial artist, those things could not defy the heavens.

Li Hong had considered that even if he were to transfer Chu Xiaoran's understanding of the laws to Yi Yun would still be no match for him.

Even assuming Yi Yun secretly learned some powerful technique, even if it was a closely guarded secret of a duke-level Lineage in the Tai'a Divine Kingdom like the "Star Picking Hand," Li Hong still believed he could defeat Yi Yun!

Moreover, given Yi Yun's background, where would he get his hands on the family-inherited cultivation techniques of a duke-level Lineage?

By any measure, I can win this battle!

Li Hong's eyes gleamed, his fingernails digging deep into his palms, his desire to win tomorrow's battle was incredibly strong.

Nothing was said that night. Both Yi Yun and Li Hong were engaged in intensive training, as the upcoming battle was of paramount importance to them.

At dawn, as the sun rose, the trial participants of Tai'a Divine City rose early and formed streams of people, heading to the arena.

The number of people watching today's match is even greater than that of Yi Yun and Chu Xiaoran's battle.

Everyone was eagerly anticipating the outcome of Yi Yun's high-stakes bet with Li Hong.

...(To be continued~^~)