Defeat, Ninth Dan of Painting Dao (Two Chapters in One)

The Sword Qi reflected in the 22nd Dao Domain, directly slashing at Bian Ruxue's cheek, leaving a scar on her beautiful face.

But the wound healed instantly, Bian Ruxue's body vanished into Return to the Ruins, having avoided the sharpness of the sword in the instant she was injured.

When she reappeared, Bian Ruxue's expression had become much more serious.

"Perfecting the Supreme Gentle Sword Intent!"

"Qingying has actually cultivated her Sword Intent to Perfection. Did she have an epiphany after the battle with Zhanlong?"

On the Saint Platform, the expressions of the many Saint Child and Saint Daughter all turned solemn.

Many of them have not yet Perfection their Sword Intent. Perfection Sword Intent is the next step to Entering the Dao!

"Unfortunately, it's just a minor path."

A hint of surprise appeared in the eyes of the Bright Moon Saint Child, but he immediately shook his head slightly. Compared with his own Sun and Moon Grand Dao, they were all minor paths, and even if they were Perfection, they were not worth worrying about.

"Qingying, ever since her Master's accident, has been practicing swordsmanship on her own every day, so she hasn't fallen behind in her cultivation. It seems that the incident hasn't affected her too much."

Ancestor Yao narrowed her eyes slightly. To be able to cultivate Sword Intent to Perfection at such a young age, her comprehension of Sword Dao was quite terrifying.

If given a few hundred more years, he would become a Half-Saint in Sword Dao.

However, even Prodigy who cultivate diligently face fierce competition and are prone to premature death.

On the Battle Stage, Bian Ruxue realized that her opponent's Sword Intent seemed to be Perfection, even more profound than her own, and the original restraining effect was now erased.

She took a deep breath, gathering her inner strength into the Sword Bone in her spine. This Ice and Snow Sword Bone was something she possessed innately, but it was obscured until she met her Sword Saint Master and awakened it. Now, with her strength integrated into the Sword Bone, her whole body exuded an icy chill.

The surrounding temperature dropped further, but Bian Ruxue's aura gradually increased. The internal energy she had previously possessed was transformed into Sword Gang after being converted by the Sword Bone!

Whoosh!

She suddenly stepped forward and unleashed the Return to Emptiness Teleportation!

To reach the Return to Emptiness Extreme Realm, one needs to cultivate numerous Object Manipulation Method and push their Object Manipulation to its limit.

Bian Ruxue, under the instruction and guidance of her Master, directly obtained the complete Sword Saint Imperial Sky Art, received its teachings, and cultivated it to Perfection. Within half a year, she opened up the Return to Emptiness Extreme Realm.

Therefore, although she had only cultivated for a short time, she had already opened up almost all the Extreme Realm that she was capable of.

When Return to Emptiness Teleportation in front of Lin Qingying, Bian Ruxue's vast Sword Gang energy condensed within her body. With a single swing of her sword, the Heaven and Earth seemed to freeze.

Lin Qingying's Dao Domain emerged in layers, totaling 28 Dao Domain, but at this moment it was penetrated and frozen by the icy cold air. The Sword Intent and Principle within the Sword Domain were Solidification, and with Bian Ruxue's own Dao Domain offsetting it, it was directly broken through!

As the fierce Sword Gang slashed down, Lin Qingying's Sword Light shifted, and Tide wave seemed to spread out around it, wrapping around the Sword Gang energy and pulling it to one side. Then, a wave of Sword Intent reversed and surrounded Bian Ruxue.

Bian Ruxue was secretly alarmed. Suddenly, she let out a low shout, and her Sword Intent erupted, spreading Frozen Heaven and Earth and freezing the wave-like Sword Momentum.

With a clang!

The two swords clashed, and the sharp Sword Gang, like a giant axe, forced Lin Qingying back.

"Ice and Snow Sword Bone, no wonder he was taken as Personal Disciple by the Sword Saint. It is said that they met by chance in the Mortal World."

"It's perfectly complementing his Sword Dao."

" With the Sword Saint personally instructing me, how could I possibly make a mistake? I wouldn't even stray from the right path."

On the Saint Platform, the eyes of the Saint Child and Saint Daughter flickered. They had not expected that the youngest Saintess would be so capable, suppressing Lin Qingying's Perfection Sword Intent and 28th Dao Domain with her Ice and Snow Sword Bone!

However, they could all tell that Lin Qingying had not used her True Power just now.

After all, the Perfection Sword Intent is not limited to this, and Lin Qingying also Dao Body, but she hasn't used it yet.

"Aren't you planning to use the Heaven and Earth Dharma Form?"

Bian Ruxue looked at Lin Qingying, her eyes calm.

Compared to other Saint Child and Saint Daughter, her greatest weakness is that she lacks the Heaven and Earth Dharma Form.

While everyone else was at the Five Extremes Realm, she was only at the Four Extremes Realm. When she was at the Soul Succession Realm, she was taken away by Master Sword Wudao sent to the Qian Dao Palace through connections. The one who paid homage to the Soul Inheritance was True Person at the Dao Law Realm.

This resulted in her being forever barred from the Heaven and Earth Dharma Form.

However, she was fortunate enough to meet her current Master, the Sword Saint, who told her that when she reached a bottleneck in her cultivation in this life, she could be reincarnated and start over. Her Master would protect her, and her next life would be her true peak!

Hearing her words, Lin Qingying shook her head slightly and said nothing. However, the energy in her body gradually transformed into the Dao Embryo. She had Innate Supreme Yin Dao Embryo, and at this moment, the energy coiled around her abdomen, and her whole body seemed to transform into a gentle, flowing power.

Only she herself knew the true extent of her strength after Perfection the Supreme Gentle Sword Intent.

In conjunction with her Innate Supreme Yin Dao Embryo, she pushed her Sword Intent to its limit, intending to save it for the powerful enemies to come, but now she had to use this power ahead of schedule.

As Lin Qingying's Aura changed, Bian Ruxue quickly and keenly noticed it. Her eyes became solemn. She didn't speak, but instead condensed the Sword Gang within her Sword Bone, merging it into the Ice and Snow Sword Intent. She raised her sword and unleashed the Swordsmanship she had cultivated since childhood, which she had later developed to the Dao level under the guidance of her Master.

Snow Realm!

The sword was not moved, but a chilling aura emanated from it as if ice were cracking.

She suddenly drew her sword, One Sword Snowfall!

In an instant, Heaven and Earth seemed as if snow was falling heavily.

Countless snowflakes transformed into thousands of Sword-Ray, all of which were instantly teleported to Lin Qingying's front by Return to Emptiness Teleportation.

It's equivalent to thousands of Sword Light being unleashed instantly, freezing everything.

But Lin Qingying stood there, seemingly unable to react, as the Falling Snow- like Sword Light gathered and pierced through her body.

Supreme Gentleness!

It is so soft that it cannot be touched.

Dressed in Green-Robed, she stood amidst the wind and snow, surrounded by swirling Sword Gang, yet not even her beautiful hair stirred.

She stood quietly, sword in hand, simply watching Bian Ruxue.

But this horrifying scene made Bian Ruxue pale.

Those watching from the sidelines were also shocked by what they saw.

"How is that possible?!"

"It's Unharmed, unselectable, and untouchable?!"

"Is this the Perfection the Supreme Gentle Sword Intent?"

The many Saint Child and Saint Daughter on the Saint Platform were also shocked. The methods Lin Qingying displayed at this moment made many of them feel frightened and their scalps tingle.

"With her Innate Supreme Yin Dao Embryo and Supreme Gentleness Perfection Sword Intent, Qingying is already halfway to the Entering the Dao stage."

"Impressive. Although Shuiyue made a mistake, she has still gained a good disciple for our Sacred Land."

When Ancestor Yao and the Half-Saint saw this scene, their eyes revealed admiration.

The Sword Saint, standing in the center, remained expressionless, showing no change whatsoever.

At this moment, Lin Qingying stood in the storm for a moment on the stage, then suddenly flashed into the Return to the Ruins and appeared in front of Bian Ruxue.

Bian Ruxue reacted extremely quickly, her Sword Gang roaring out like a silver dragon as she slashed Past Lin Qingying.

But the silver dragon Sword Gang passed through Lin Qingying's body, and Lin Qingying simply raised her hand and swept the sword across. Bian Ruxue felt a slight chill in her throat, raised her hand to wipe it, and a trace of blood appeared on her fingertip, while the wound on her jade neck had already healed.

But she knew that if the other party really used a deadly move, it would be far more than just a scratch.

Bian Ruxue was somewhat lost in thought, but the Sword Gang around her gradually dissipated, and the swirling blizzard around her slowly disappeared as well.

"I lost."

A complex emotion flashed in her eyes. When she saw that her opponent had mastered the Sword Intent to Perfection, she vaguely knew that this battle would not be easy to win. After all, she did not yet have the Heaven and Earth Dharma Form. However, she did not expect that her opponent would not use the Dharma Form either, but would defeat her with Swordsmanship alone.

Lin Qingying sheathed her sword, said nothing, but turned her head and glanced at the Floating Seats.

Without those three paintings that allowed her Sword Intent to Perfection, she might have been in a very difficult situation in today's battle, and the outcome would have been uncertain.

Even with an additional Heaven and Earth Dharma Form, its effect is not that significant when the Sword Intent is suppressed.

Noticing Lin Qingying's gaze, Bian Ruxue followed it. When she saw Li Hao's appearance, a hint of doubt appeared in her eyes, but she didn't think much of it.

Bian Ruxue had heard some stories about this Qingying Saintess, and knew that her Master had made a mistake and had been imprisoned more than ten years ago. Because of this, she had no one to teach her for more than ten years and could only cultivate on her own.

"Is your Sword Intent something you've figured out on your own? I'm not as good as you."

Bian Ruxue fell silent for a moment, then sighed softly. Only after arriving here did she realize that there are always higher realms to be conquered, and the prosperity of the Mortal World is far less dazzling than that of this place.

Lin Qingying withdrew her gaze, and upon hearing her words, calmly replied:

"Having someone practice swordsmanship with me means I can't say I've mastered it on my own."

"Sparring partners...?" Bian Ruxue's eyes flickered. At their level, they all practiced swordsmanship on their own or sought guidance from their Master. To spar with them, one had to be at least at the same level; otherwise, it would be meaningless.

Bian Ruxue didn't ask any further questions; which Saint Child accompanied Lin Qingying in her cultivation was someone else's privacy.

However, these words brought back a scene from her childhood in that Courtyard.

It seems... it's been a very, very long time since anyone has practiced swordsmanship with me.

If he were to return to the Mortal World, would he still be there to practice swordsmanship with him?

Bian Ruxue shook her head slightly. By then, they were on different levels, and the childhood games they played together were gone forever.

She snapped out of her reverie and saw that Lin Qingying had already turned and left the Battle Stage. She silently turned and flew away, returning to the Saint Platform.

Seeing the two return, the other Saint Child and Saint Daughter' eyes flickered as they compared the power they displayed with their own.

The Dragon Slayer Saint Child's expression was rather unpleasant. He had been hoping to draw Lin Qingying again today to avenge his previous defeat, but this battle just now made him realize that it was fortunate he hadn't encountered her, otherwise he would have lost even more face today.

Losing once can be excused as an accident, but losing twice is just too much.

And this time they'll lose even faster.

With Sword Intent fully mastered and the Dao Embryo Perfection aligned, that state was simply invincible.

Lin Qingying felt the gazes of others, but her expression remained calm and she showed no reaction. She knew that once this battle was exposed, many people would regard her as a formidable opponent.

But the path of the strong is never afraid of cold winds and biting cold.

"Qingying won!"

"That's amazing! What just happened? That blizzard of Sword Qi couldn't even hurt her."

Lin Shan Hai and the Alchemist were excited, their faces beaming with joy.

Although Bian Ruxue is young, she is, after all, a Personal Disciple of the Sword Saint, and no one dares to underestimate her.

Bian Ruxue did indeed demonstrate exceptional skill, but Lin Qingying seemed to have completely surpassed her level, winning with overwhelming force.

Many Alchemist cheered and congratulated Lin Shan Hai.

Li Hao sat calmly to the side. He hadn't expected the first battle to be between the two of them. However, he now regarded it as a normal battle. It didn't matter who he fought.

Winning and losing are common occurrences; you can only blame your own lack of skill. If you're not good enough, practice more.

"Saintess Xue'er has lost. As expected, she's still too young!"

"That's impressive. To reach this level at 27 is remarkable. When we were 27, we were still struggling in the True Person Realm."

"What? You reached the True Person Realm at 27? What about me, still in the Four Establishments Realm at 27?"

"Stop talking, my cousin is 27 and still in the Three Immortalities Realm."

"..."

The audience was abuzz with discussion. It was the first time they had seen this youngest Saintess in action. Although she lost, many people could see that Bian Ruxue was formidable and should not be underestimated.

Lin Qingying's performance was undoubtedly a great surprise. Many of the Inner Sect Heavenly Prodigy felt bitter and finally realized what level of monsters these Saint Child and Saint Daughter were. In addition to the Bright Moon Saint Child, there is now another Saintess with Perfection Sword Intent.

That last move, in its special state, was practically unsolvable; if it were them, they would have no choice but to admit defeat.

With this victory, Lin Qingying advanced to the quarterfinals, while Bian Ruxue was relegated to the Losers Group. She needs to win consecutive matches from the Losers Group to advance to the Top Ten, which is much more difficult.

Soon, a new round of fighting broke out.

This time, the two Saint Child were evenly matched, fighting fiercely and evenly. The constant use of their Five Extremes Realm kept the audience on the edge of their seats, making this match even more exciting than the previous two.

After all, the first two matches were played between two teams with one side clearly superior to the other, so they didn't seem that intense.

When the battle ended, the entire Battle Stage was riddled with craters. One of the Saint Child was covered in blood and had fainted, while the other was in a similarly terrible state, his Battle Body nearly shattered.

Such a fierce battle terrified even the disciples watching from the sidelines; this was a clash between Saint-Level disciples.

Li Hao was also quietly watching the battle, gradually collecting the Signature Technique that these Saint Child and Saint Daughter had received from their Master. These Signature Technique were not included in the Sword Tower and belonged to the signature skills created by the Half-Saint.

Although it was currently listed in the Panel, Li Hao knew he couldn't use it rashly; such unauthorized learning was taboo.

However, once it's included in the Panel, it will incorporate insights from other Cultivation Method, ultimately leading to the deduction of another Cultivation Method. Even when used, it will be different, so there's no need to worry about it being detected.

These collected Cultivation Method can add several more Dao Domain to Li Hao's cultivation.

Not long after, the intense quarterfinals concluded, followed by a three-day rest period.

Next comes the Losers Group's bracket, where eight people compete for two spots to advance to the Top Ten, followed by the final battle of the Top Ten.

After watching the rounds today, Li Hao felt that if Lin Qingying performed well, getting a top-three finish shouldn't be a problem.

Besides the Bright Moon Saint Child, there was another Spirit Illusion Saint Child who also Perfection Sword Intent and was quite formidable.

As for the opponent's Illusion Sword Signature Technique, Li Hao naturally added it to his Panel, deduced it to the highest level, and comprehended it.

This Sword Intent was also integrated into Li Hao's Sole Self Sword Intent, making his Sword Intent even sharper.

During the three-day rest period, Lin Qingying was still practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard, which Li Hao felt was a bit too tense.

"Why don't you take a good rest and relax these next few days?"

Li Hao noticed that his opponent spent most of his time, except for eating and drinking, completely absorbed in his sword, even more so than when he Chess.

Lin Qingying opened her eyes and saw that Li Hao seemed to be going out. She asked, unusually, "Where are you going?"

Li Hao used to go out frequently, but she never asked about it.

"Going to Sword Tower to find someone to fish, do you want to go check it out?"

Li Hao smiled.

Lin Qingying was surprised. The Sword Tower was the important place where the Sword Master resided.

She thought for a moment, then stood up and said, "Okay, I'll go shopping with you."

Li Hao was somewhat surprised; it was just a casual invitation, and he had never expected the other party to agree.

"Alright, let's go together then." Li Hao laughed. Practicing swordsmanship all the time can easily lead to mental blocks. Taking a break now and then is actually more beneficial for cultivation. Just like when he Chess or paints, he switches between different things. Otherwise, if he stays immersed in one thing all the time, he will miss too many other things.

Occasionally looking at different scenery can stimulate one's thoughts, leading to new insights and connections.

Immediately, Li Hao flew through the Sky Traversal and led the way.

Lin Qingying followed behind, a strange look on her face. Li Hao had only been in this Sacred Land for a year, but now he seemed like a regular, as if he knew the place well.

On the contrary, although she had been cultivating in the Sacred Land for many years, she had never actually seen the entire Sacred Land. She mainly spent her days eating, drinking, and practicing swordsmanship, staying in the courtyard.

Soon, Li Hao brought Lin Qingying to the Saint Mountain. Along the way, many disciples recognized Lin Qingying and exclaimed in surprise.

Li Hao felt somewhat helpless. Having a Saintess by his side was like accompanying a big star on a trip—it was a bit too ostentatious.

Fortunately, the Sword Tower is a sacred place, and the disciples dared not linger here, so it was very peaceful.

Upon seeing Li Hao arrive, the Sword Attendant Man's gaze fell upon Lin Qingying behind Li Hao. He asked with some surprise, "What's this?"

Lin Qingying recognized the Sword Attendant Man. She had learned from him when she came to the Sword Tower to choose Cultivation Method that he was the Sword Master's disciple, extremely powerful, and a top expert in the Dao Law Realm. Even they, the Saint Child and Saint Daughter, might not be able to defeat him.

After all, the other party was a Saint-Level disciple from the previous era, and was now several hundred years older than them, so their cultivation was naturally more terrifying.

"We came to fish, and I brought her out for a walk while we were at it."

Li Hao smiled.

The Sword Attendant Man glanced at Lin Qingying. Lin Qingying's expression was calm, but her eyes shifted slightly elsewhere, as if she were a little uneasy.

The Sword Attendant Man chuckled and said, "Alright, you can go ahead. The Sword Master is waiting for you. He said fishing isn't as fun without you around."

Li Hao smiled inwardly. Although he and the Sword Master were very quiet when Angling, the feeling was different when they took the bait. They were used to competing with each other, and going back to fishing alone really felt a bit off.

After greeting the other party, Li Hao led Lin Qingying around the Bamboo Grove the Sword Tower and headed towards Sword Cliff.

Lin Qingying followed behind, her heart filled with surprise and curiosity. The other party was actually Angling with the Sword Master?

And judging from his appearance, he seems quite familiar with this place. He had been out earlier; could this be where he came from?

A strange feeling arose in Lin Qingying's heart. That Sword Master was Saint Realm being, and many Saint Child wanted to curry favor with him but had no way to do so. Li Hao had only been in the Sacred Land for a year, yet he seemed to have become quite familiar with him. It was a bit unbelievable.

Soon, they arrived at Sword Cliff, where Li Hao saw that Qiu Wuhen was also there, in addition to the Sword Master.

Lin Qingying also noticed Qiu Wuhen, her eyes narrowing slightly.

"Senior Sword Master."

Li Hao stepped forward and greeted them with a cupped-hand salute.

The Sword Master turned his head slightly, glancing at Li Hao, and naturally also seeing Lin Qingying. He raised an eyebrow and said, "This little girl is fishing too?"

Lin Qingying felt a chill run down her spine under the Sword Master's gaze, a sense of indescribable oppression washing over her. She immediately bowed her head in respect.

Upon hearing the Sword Master's question, she shook her head slightly. "I came with him to take a look, but I didn't expect to run into Senior Sword Master."

"Let's take a look."

Upon hearing this, the Sword Master said no more.

Qiu Wuhen looked at Lin Qingying, nodded slightly to her, and then said:

"I saw your battle. Your Sword Intent was fully developed; you were very powerful!"

"I saw your battle too, the Thousand Threads Sword technique was very powerful."

Lin Qingying replied in the same way.

Qiu Wuhen's lips twitched slightly; he had suffered a crushing defeat against the Bright Moon Saint Child in that battle.

Hearing Lin Qingying's words, Li Hao sighed and rubbed his forehead. What kind of straight-laced woman is this? Is this how they all greet each other?

Come, sit down.

Li Hao invited Lin Qingying to sit down at the edge of the cliff, then returned to his old spot. He then focused his energy into a line and flung it into the Sword Cliff.

Lin Qingying looked at the three people Angling, somewhat curious. Was there any point in doing this?

She looked at the Sword Master. To the Sword Master, this might be a hobby, and to Li Hao as well, but to Qiu Wuhen...

"Are you trying to comprehend swordsmanship through this?" Lin Qingying wasn't stupid; she realized his purpose in Angling.

Qiu Wuhen nodded slightly. "Not bad."

A thoughtful look appeared in Lin Qingying's eyes.

Li Hao smiled at Lin Qingying and said, "Your Supreme Gentle Sword Intent is also quite suitable for Angling. It allows you to keenly sense the water's condition and judge whether the fish has taken the bait. You can give it a try."

Upon hearing Li Hao's words, the Sword Master laughed and cursed, "You brat!"

This is clearly implying that you are inciting people to commit crimes.

Li Hao gave an awkward smile; what he said was true.

Lin Qingying shook her head slightly; she wasn't interested in such things.

However, she did not leave, but sat quietly beside Li Hao, enjoying the tranquility and naturalness.

Before long, Li Hao took the bait.

Lin Qingying looked over and was surprised to see that what she had caught was a True Dragon.

It's you again.

When Li Hao saw that it was the Dragon Demon Ao Jie again, he couldn't help but widen his eyes.

Ao Jie was dumbfounded and immediately begged for mercy.

We've practically become old acquaintances through fishing.

Helpless, Li Hao released it from the hook.

Upon hearing the Dragon Demon's words, Lin Qingying knew that Li Hao was a regular here. Her gaze fell on Li Hao's profile, and suddenly, a memory flashed through her mind: the day she returned from her cultivation, she heard a sudden earthquake, went to investigate, and found Li Hao severely injured in a deep pit...

A slight blush rose on her cheeks as she looked up into the distance.

After the sun set, Li Hao bid farewell to the Sword Master and Qiu Wuhen before returning to the Alchemy Courtyard with Lin Qingying.

For the next two days, Lin Qingying stopped practicing swordsmanship and instead Angling with Li Hao every day.

Qiu Wuhen didn't come; it seemed he had gone into Seclusion.

After all, he needs to compete in the Losers Group three days later.

Lin Qingying sat on the edge of the cliff, watching the water churn in the Deep Pool, her thoughts drifting far away.

The Sword Master chatted casually, but seemingly intentionally or unintentionally, he talked about the Supreme Gentle Sword Dao, allowing Lin Qingying to catch the Dao Sound he was conveying and vaguely glimpse the level after the Sword Intent Perfection.

But we've only found a glimmer of direction; it's still a long way off before we can truly take the plunge.

On the fourth day, during the Losers Group competition, Lin Qingying went to watch, while Li Hao did not go. Instead, he went to the Sword Cliff and continued Angling there.

For him, Angling is a form of spiritual practice.

"There must be fighting over there today too, why didn't you go?"

The Sword Master was somewhat surprised to see Li Hao come again today and asked.

Li Hao smiled and said, "I've already seen them all."

"You brat, did you not understand it, or did you find it too boring?" The Sword Master looked at him with a smile, his eyes seemingly seeing through Li Hao's heart.

Upon learning that Li Hao was 28 years old and had cultivated to the Ninety-Seven Layers of Dao Domain, he knew that Li Hao's Heavenly Talent was beyond imagination, making him a top-tier existence even among the Saint Child.

"You don't understand, do you...?" Li Hao chuckled awkwardly.

To say they were too boring would be a bit of a contradiction, considering they were all Saint Child carefully cultivated by the Sword Ancestor Sacred Land.

The Sword Master rolled his eyes at him, annoyed. If he didn't understand, he would have gone to look for it; how could he possibly have the time to come here?

In all the years he's been a saint, he's never encountered a guy as strange as Li Hao.

Qiu Wuhen came here to Angling in order to comprehend swordsmanship, but Li Hao's Angling had nothing to do with swordsmanship; it was simply a hobby.

Qiu Wuhen took the bait, his face expressionless, as if he were lifting a stone.

But Li Hao took the bait; the excitement in his eyes was palpable.

This feeling is impossible to hide; only those who truly love Angling can feel it.

"If you feel it would be offensive to go and watch the battle, you don't need to. Sooner or later, they will have to compete with the other two Sacred Land, and even the geniuses of the entire Thirty-Three Realms Heavenly Prodigy, for the title of the strongest. If someone can see through their weaknesses with just a glance, they deserve to lose."

The Sword Master said calmly.

Li Hao nodded. The Sword God Battle was not only to select the strongest Heavenly Prodigy within the Sacred Land, but also to determine the top Top Ten to compete with the other two Sacred Land for the title of the ten strongest people in the Azure Wave Realm.

Seeing that Li Hao remained unmoved, the Sword Master did not try to persuade him further. In his heart, he regarded Li Hao as another Heavenly Prodigy from another Supreme Saint Sect, who would one day meet his own Sacred Land's Saint Child in the Heaven Pride Battle of the Thirty-Three Realms. Although he felt that Li Hao's unwillingness to spy was nothing, he still admired this arrogance.

After half a day of Angling, Li Hao caught Ao Jie one after another. However, with repeated Angling, Li Hao's Fishing Experience and gains had diminished considerably.

He sighed, reeled in the Fishing Line, and said to the Sword Master:

"Senior, may I paint a picture for you?"

The Sword Master raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised, but quickly recalled Li Hao's earlier Famous Painting of the Sword God Battle. He smiled and said:

"You can draw it if you want."

Li Hao was overjoyed and immediately took out Drawing Board from his Heaven and Earth Space and began to paint in Sword Cliff.

The sound of the waterfall crashing down, the Sword Master wearing a bamboo hat sitting quietly alone on the edge of the cliff, and a dazzling and profound sword mark on the opposite Sword Cliff, carrying Sword Qi that reaches the sky, all of this was captured in Li Hao's painting.

When depicting Sage, Li Hao realized the difficulty of the art of Painting Dao, which was completely different from painting other people.

His expression was solemn as he carefully observed the painting, but he always felt there was something mysterious about the other person. Careful observation during painting is different from simply watching it in daily life.

What he wanted to capture was the other person's spirit, but that spirit was elusive, like a dragon whose head is never seen, constantly changing and impossible to fathom.

When Li Hao caught a glimpse of it, he suddenly felt a sharp, buzzing Sword Qi explode in his ears.

The Sword Master's expression shifted slightly, somewhat surprised. It seemed that the Sword Dao he had hidden within his body had been discovered by the other party?

"Hmm? Are you alright?"

The Sword Master looked at Li Hao, only to see that golden blood was seeping from Li Hao's eyes, as if his eyes had been cut open and he had gone blind.

He sensed a faint Sword Intent in the other's eyes; it was the Sword Dao within him that had been observed and reflected in the other's eyes, causing them to be blinded.

This was not his doing. He raised his hand to withdraw the sword force, otherwise, if it remained in Li Hao's eyes, Li Hao's eyes would never heal.

"Senior, please don't mind me, I'm painting!"

Li Hao seemed to sense the other party's actions and immediately spoke.

The Sword Master was taken aback, and stared intently at Li Hao. At that moment, he suddenly understood why the other party had painted that Famous Painting of the Sword God Battle.

The other person isn't obsessed with swords, but with painting!

He has become obsessed with painting, his passion for it even surpassing that of many Saint Child for Sword Dao!

The Sword Master gave him a deep look. A person only has one heart. It's hard to imagine that someone who can devote himself so wholeheartedly to Angling can also be so dedicated to fishing. What's even more terrifying is that he was able to reach the Ninety-Seven Layers of Dao Domain at the age of 28!

Such Prodigy would astound even Sage reincarnated.

At this moment, Li Hao's eyes were slit open, and blood kept gushing out, but he did not stop painting.

He paints with his heart!

As time passed, the outline on the drawing paper became clearer and clearer, and the profile of the seated Sword Master gradually gained a sense of spirit.

At first glance, it looks like an old man sitting upright, but upon closer inspection, it resembles a sharp, steep sword standing on the edge of a cliff!

But looking again, it was still an old man.

When the painting was finished, the two sword energies reflected in Li Hao's eyes were also transferred into the Painting Dao through the art of painting.

As the painting took shape, Li Hao's eyes also regenerated and solidified.

At the same time, Panel notification appeared before his eyes:

[Drawing experience +372742]

[Experience Painting Dao Eighth Dan is full]

[Congratulations! You have grasped the Heart of Painting Dao Painting Dao advanced to the Ninth Dan.]