Ninth Dan of Sword Dao, Li Hao's Fury! (Two chapters in one)

Ninth Dan of Painting Dao!

As Li Hao made a breakthrough in his Painting Dao, a flood of insights into the Painting Dao entered his mind, overshadowing the joy in his heart and immersing him in a state of enlightenment.

The passionate painting he had just done, using his Painting Heart to peer into the Sage and depict the ineffable spirit of the Sage, had cleansed Li Hao's mind.

The Ninth Dan signifies that Li Hao's painting has Entering the Dao.

By seeing through the superficial appearances of all All Things, capturing their essence and spirit, and depicting their inner essence Dao Resonance, painting becomes the Dao, and the Dao becomes painting.

"Is it finished?"

The Sword Master noticed that Li Hao had stopped writing, and the feeling of being spied on disappeared. He turned his eyes to Li Hao's Drawing Board.

Li Hao came to his senses, slowly took down the scroll, and handed it to the Sword Master with both hands.

The Sword Master took the painting and saw that although the ink was not yet dry, the spirit of the painting had already leaped off the paper.

Furthermore, as he gazed at the figure in the painting, he felt a buzzing Sword Intent vibrating in his mind—it was his own Sword Dao!

Li Hao even managed to capture a fraction of its Sword Dao!

The Sword Master's calm smile instantly turned serious, his eyes fixed on the painting in his hand.

There seemed to be a Dao Resonance in those brushstrokes that I had never seen before.

The Sword Master looked up at Li Hao and saw that Li Hao had a calm expression and a kind of ethereal yet real aura.

In just a short moment, the boy beside me seemed to have changed.

The Sword Master gave Li Hao a deep look, waited for the ink in his hand to dry, rolled it up and put it away, saying:

"I'll accept this painting. Thank you for your work; I really like it."

"If you like it, that's good."

Li Hao smiled slightly.

At this moment, he saw the Painting Dao on the Panel, from Ninth Dan to Tenth Dan, and the experience points increased from one million to five million!

However, just drawing the Sword Master once actually yielded 370,000 experience points, which is simply outrageous.

Even so, to accumulate enough experience in Painting Dao, one would need two or three Sages to completely drain his resources before he could accumulate enough experience.

Tenth Dan, which means Sage Entry!

A masterpiece can be sung for thousands of years and remain popular for a long time; it is a timeless classic.

However, Li Hao knew that in order to break through to the Tenth Dan, in addition to accumulating experience, he also needed to comprehend his State of Mind.

As the sun sets, the evening glow casts a hazy twilight over the Saint Mountain.

Wild geese fly south, bamboo shadows sway before Sword Cliff, and waterfalls rush—it's a rare and breathtakingly beautiful scene.

Li Hao casually sketched the scene of the Holy Mountain Dusk Painting, unexpectedly gaining over five thousand experience points.

After bidding farewell to the Sword Master, Li Hao descended the mountain and returned to the Alchemy Courtyard.

The contest before the Saint Mountain had come to an end. When Li Hao returned to the Alchemy Courtyard, Lin Shan Hai asked:

"Why didn't you go watch the battle today? What a pity! You have no idea how intense the fight was!"

"Oh?"

Li Hao found a teapot; he was a bit thirsty after a day of Angling, so he took a couple of sips to moisten his throat. "The final four have been decided?"

"Okay, two more spots will be up for grabs tomorrow to advance to the Top Ten, and then it'll be the final Top Ten Battle!"

Lin Shan Hai said.

The entire Sword God Battle will last for a month. After all, it is a grand event that only happens once every hundred years, and the competition will not end in just a day or two.

Li Hao nodded and glanced at Lin Qingying was sitting quietly alone in the courtyard.

As if sensing his gaze, Lin Qingying opened her eyes and looked at Li Hao.

She didn't see Li Hao today, so she knew Li Hao had gone Angling with the Sword Master again.

They exchanged a glance, neither speaking, but there seemed to be an unspoken understanding between them.

Lin Qingying returned the gaze with indifference.

She knew what Li Hao wanted to say and asked her if she was confident. Her response was to deal with it as it comes and do her best.

Lin Shan Hai noticed their eyes meet and sensed a hint of danger. He felt uneasy, as if he had let a wolf into the house, and that his granddaughter might be kidnapped sooner or later.

He tugged at Li Hao's sleeve, diverting his attention, and started talking about the day's battle.

Li Hao listened to his vivid account, which contained many exaggerations, but Li Hao could still feel as if he were there, experiencing the battle firsthand, including the clashes between the Saint Child and Saint Daughter.

After all, he had seen the first round of battles, and Li Hao had a general impression of the Swordsmanship and techniques these people possessed. He could also guess how the battle would turn out once they clashed.

After chatting for a while, Li Hao went to the kitchen and made some snacks. He gave one to Lin Shan Hai and then invited Lin Qingying to come and try some.

Upon hearing Li Hao's invitation, Lin Qingying slowly rose, dressed in an exquisite Green-Robed, and walked over to the Alchemy Chamber to savor the pills.

Lin Shan Hai, who was enjoying his meal, suddenly felt that the pastries in his mouth had lost their flavor Seeing Self granddaughter had actually accepted Li Hao's invitation and that the two of them were quietly eating and drinking together.

Although neither Li Hao nor Lin Qingying spoke to each other, Lin Shan Hai could still sense something beyond him swirling between Mortal World.

He smiled bitterly to himself, feeling a sense of unease that his daughter was growing up and would leave home.

After finishing her snacks, Lin Qingying stood up, thanked Li Hao, and returned to the courtyard to continue her sword practice.

Li Hao also said goodbye to Lin Shan Hai, got up, dusted himself off, and returned to his Small Courtyard.

Once back in the courtyard, Li Hao casually set up Barrier. With his own encyclopedia, unless someone deliberately probed him, it should be very difficult to detect his situation.

After completing these steps, Li Hao brought up the Panel and saw that Dao Heart Realm" Mood" option had appeared in the "State of Mind" section below.

The Heart of Painting Dao (Unused)

Li Hao had previously focused his Heart of Cooking on the Path of the Physical Body and Imperial Dao, causing his Sword Dao to stagnate. Although his overall level had improved, his Sword Dao attacks were weak.

Now that I 'Ninth Dan of the Path of the Physical Body, combining it with Sword Dao will allow me to maximize my combat power in a short period of time.

After all, they had the power, all they lacked were offensive methods!

Without hesitation, Li Hao chose the Sword Dao and inlaid it.

In an instant, a surge of thoughts and insights flooded in, using the Painting Dao to comprehend the Sword Dao!

Countless Sword Intent and Sword Qi seemed to surge into Li Hao's mind, and the Small Courtyard in front of him disappeared, taking him into a world of swords.

Endless Sword Qi, swords of all types, are before my eyes and in my heart.

These swords include longswords, shortswords, rapiers, heavy swords, and so on.

Each type of sword has its own optimal offensive moves and Swordsmanship.

At this moment, all of these images appeared in Li Hao's mind like a series of strange phenomena. When all the swords Unity, Li Hao had a feeling of enlightenment.

A sword is a sword, and a sword is only a sword.

Long swords, short swords, heavy swords, etc., are all swords.

Flowers and Grass can also be swords.

To have no sword in hand but a sword in one's heart—that is the Sword Dao.

At this moment, Li Hao's Sword Dao reached the Ninth Dan, and Sword Dao Clarity!

The previously condensed Sole Self Sword Intent" gradually merges with the understanding of the Ninth Dan of Sword Dao, transforming into the Sole Self Sword Dao"!

What is egocentrism?

Once one's own Sword Dao is unleashed, Myriad Daos will be annihilated!

This is the Sole Self Sword Dao, the ultimate in domineering power!

When Li Hao opened his eyes again, he felt no sharpness, but rather a profound tranquility, as if he were sitting in the River of Time.

However, upon closer inspection, the position where he sits seems to be the center of the entire Small Courtyard, or even the center of the entire area spanning dozens of miles. His posture and back are like a sword standing on the ground, its sharpness concealed, but if one could detect even the slightest trace of it, it would be cut apart.

At this moment, in terms of Sword Dao alone, Li Hao has already reached the level of Sword Saint.

If you reach the Tenth Dan, you can use a sword to Sacrificial Dao Sanctification!

That would be the true Sword Saint, the Supreme of the Sword Dao!

However, although Li Hao's Swordsmanship has reached the same level as the Sword Saint, their combat strength is still far apart. For example, he was able to kill Dao Law Realm when he was at the Sixth Dan of Sword Dao.

Among the inner disciple of the Sword Ancestor Sacred Land, those at the Sixth Dan of Sword Dao are considered to be at the bottom.

"The Sword Dao of the Sword Dao, the Sword Intent follows the heart, the Way of the Sword Dao is free..."

Li Hao muttered to himself.

He looked at his Small Courtyard, and now, looking at this simple Small Courtyard again, his feelings were completely different from before.

In Li Hao's eyes, the weeds, stone slabs, old jars, and other objects in the courtyard all possessed a certain resilience, a resilience also found in the way of the Sword Dao.

The shadow of the sword can be found in All Things.

After absorbing the nutrients, the night deepened, and the sky was filled with dazzling Xingchen.

Li Hao withdrew his thoughts. He did not try to swing his sword to test the power of his Sword Dao. Having reached this level, he had an extremely clear sense of his own strength and knew it without testing.

With a casual gesture, he gathered the wood from the courtyard, and a Sculpting landed in his hand. But at that moment, the Sculpting transformed into a sword blade in Li Hao's eyes, and his Sculpting became even more skillful.

I have now accumulated Fifth Dan Sculpting experience.

Li Hao glanced at his current Panel Attributes.

Path of the Physical Body 9th Dan, Imperial Dao 7th Dan, Sword Dao 9th Dan, Movement Method 6th Dan, Path of the Fist 6th Dan.

In terms of Art Skill, he holds the following ranks: 7th dan in Chess Dao, 4th dan in Musical Rhythm, 4th dan in Poetry and Literature, 5th dan in Sculpting, 9th dan in Path of Cooking, 9th dan in Painting Dao, and 6th dan in Angling.

Art Skill Point Remaining: 7.

Both his Movement Method and Fist Art are stuck because he lacks Spirit-Entering State of Mind.

These two aspects are also quite important. Li Hao currently relies mainly on the Return to Emptiness Extreme Realm to compensate for this, but if his Movement Method itself reaches the Ninth Dan, and he combines it with the Return to the Ruins, it's hard for Li Hao to imagine what level he would reach. Presumably, his utilization of the Return to Emptiness Extreme Realm would be beyond imagination.

Besides improving Path of the Fist techniques, the extra arm strength gained from kendo also enhances the power of Sword Dao, making it indispensable.

"If I can reach State of Mind Seventh Dan in Angling State of Mind Sculpting, my combat strength will increase by another level."

Li Hao felt a pang of regret; the time was still too short. Despite his daily efforts in cultivation, Angling, Sculpting, his progress was still too slow.

Shaking his head, Li Hao put away the Panel and continued his Sculpting.

This time, Li Hao aimed to Sculpting the Sword Master's essence. He slowly carved the spirit he had memorized into the wood, and soon, a trace of the spirit emerged.

When the Sculpting was completed, Li Hao saw that he had gained more than 5,000 experience points.

This is just Sculpting the image of the other person in my mind, yet it has such a vast amount of experience.

If it were to Sculpting in person, it would probably cost several hundred thousand.

Li Hao didn't stop and continued Sculpting the second one.

Despite his rich experience, Li Hao could clearly sense that Sculpting Sage was more difficult than Sculpting anything else. If he hadn't already Entering the Dao the Dao of swordsmanship and used the Sword Dao to control the Sculpting, he would have almost injured his hand several times while Sculpting.

With the completion of the second Sculpting, Li Hao's Path of Carving experience actually improved from the Fifth Dan bottleneck to the Sixth Dan!

It takes 50,000 experience points to accumulate to the Sixth Dan.

Li Hao continued Sculpting, repeating the process four or five times, averaging two to three thousand experience points each time.

As his experience points diminished, Li Hao thought of the Half-Sage Elder like Ancestor Yao, and the Sword Saint.

The image of Ancestor Yao appeared in Li Hao's mind, and he immediately began to Sculpting. The Sculpting in his hand moved like a brushstroke, and wood chips flew everywhere. The figure of a Peerless Beauty, like a banished immortal descended to the mortal world, appeared in his palm. It was Ancestor Yao.

While Li Hao was engrossed in Sculpting, in the Sword Tower, the Sword Master, who was sitting on the rooftop quietly gazing at the Mingyue and drinking wine, suddenly had a slight change in expression, feeling as if he were being spied on.

Feeling drawn by the Sacred Dao, his melancholy gaze suddenly sharpened as he looked towards a certain direction.

His gaze seemed to pierce through thousands of miles, landing on a Small Courtyard somewhere.

When he saw that familiar face, he was stunned for a moment, the sharpness in his eyes disappeared instantly, and then his gaze fell on the boy's hand.

When he saw the other person carefully Sculpting a piece of wood, he was stunned for a moment, and then fell silent.

I thought it was one thing for the other person to be so obsessed with Painting Dao, but now they've gotten into Sculpting?

Good heavens, he doesn't even cultivate when he's alone, yet he's preoccupied with this stuff. How did he even manage to cultivate Ninety-Seven Layers of Dao Domain?

He observed for a moment and saw that Li Hao's Sculpting were quite expressive, clearly not just a hobby of a day or two, but something that could not have been achieved without dedicated study.

Shaking his head, the Sword Master withdrew his gaze with a hint of helplessness.

He had met countless people, but he had never seen such an unconventional fellow as this kid before.

The tranquil and profound aura emanating from the other person was not feigned, but rather naturally cultivated.

"I wonder which old fellow has been reincarnated and appeared in the Sword Ancestor Sacred Land, the Unseen drawn by some unseen force. Could it be one of my old buddies? I haven't seen them in so long. Could it be that one of them has already Nirvana?"

The Sword Master muttered something to himself.

When I haven't seen those old friends for a long time, we usually communicate in spirit. When we actually meet, we don't have much to say, since we've already said everything we needed to say in the past.

He planned to visit those old guys when he had some free time, just in case someone had been reincarnated without his knowledge.

At the Saint Mountain, in another Palace Hall on Qingfeng.

Inside the Palace Hall, the Sword Saint, dressed in snow-gold robes, sat under a huge locust tree in the courtyard, watching the woman practicing her sword under the bright Mingyue.

The opponent unleashed his Ice and Snow Sword Intent, his attacks fierce, transforming a three-zhang radius around him into an icy domain.

"Your Ice and Snow Sword Dao has reached a bottleneck."

The Sword Saint saw the problem at a glance; when he was observing the battle during the day, he noticed that the opponent's Sword Intent had gone astray.

Hearing her Master's words, Bian Ruxue sheathed her sword and lowered her head, saying, "Please enlighten me Master."

The Sword Saint smiled and said, "You don't need to be discouraged. For someone your age to have grasped this level of understanding, while I have played a part in your teaching, your own comprehension is also quite good, and you laid a solid foundation in your childhood."

Bian Ruxue fought during the day and won, but it was a difficult battle that left her feeling frustrated.

Hearing the Sword Saint's words, and the phrase "when I was a child," her thoughts were inevitably drawn back to that Courtyard.

The child who was playing chess on the Go Board simply pointed out the flaws in her sword practice in the Martial Arts Arena with a casual remark.

Master Sword Wudao also said that her Swordsmanship foundation was solid.

Little did she know, she had encountered a Sword Dao prodigy.

Unfortunately, that child prodigy later went astray.

Bian Ruxue snapped out of her thoughts and heard her Master continue speaking:

"The Ice and Snow Sword Intent lies not in its sharpness, but in its solidification!"

The Sword Saint said, "When you fought Lin Qingying earlier, her Supreme Gentle Sword Intent. The Supreme Gentle Sword Intent is about dispersion, while the Ice and Snow Sword Intent is about condensation!"

"When condensed to its extreme, its power absolutely surpasses that when dispersed to its extreme."

"The two Sword Intent have different focuses, just like some Swordsmanship are more defensive and others are more offensive. The Supreme Gentle Sword Intent is weak in attack, but its defense is unbreakable. However, this is relative. The reason you lost to her before was because your Sword Intent was inferior to hers."

Bian Ruxue nodded slightly. She understood her Master's meaning: if both of them achieved mastery of Sword Intent, her Sword Intent would be even more fierce and powerful, capable of suppressing the opponent.

"It lies in condensation..."

Bian Ruxue murmured to herself, as if a Flash of Insight had struck her.

The Sword Saint was about to say something when his expression suddenly changed, and he let out a soft "Eh."

Someone actually dared to spy on him?

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes, and as he turned to look, his gaze seemed to pierce through thousands of miles, quickly spotting a Small Courtyard.

When he saw the boy in the Small Courtyard, his Sculpting flying as he Sculpting his upper body, he was slightly taken aback.

"Master?"

Bian Ruxue noticed the Sword Saint's unusual behavior and couldn't help but feel puzzled.

The Sword Saint glanced at it briefly, then looked away.

He could tell that the other person lived behind Lin Shan Hai's Alchemy Courtyard, so their relationship must be quite close. The fact that the other person Sculpting him was not an offense, but more likely an expression of respect.

This situation wasn't unfamiliar to him, but it was rather surprising that the other person could perceive his spirit while Sculpting.

Only someone with extreme reverence would observe so closely, but he could tell that the other person was not merely worshipping, but rather possessed exceptional skill in Sculpting, which allowed him to capture the essence of the subject.

If one is worshipping, he will receive the Faith Incense from the other person.

Sage can see through his Believer at a glance, but Li Hao was not one of his Believer.

"It's nothing, just a little guy with good Sculpting skills."

The Sword Saint remained calm, neither concerned nor angered by it.

"Sculpting?"

Bian Ruxue was puzzled, but didn't think much of it. However, this kind of minor skill reminded her of the child who loved Chess.

The opponent should have become Chess Saint by now... Bian Ruxue smiled bitterly.

Li Hao was unaware that his Sculpting Sage would be discovered, and he remained focused on Sculpting.

As experience gradually approached the Sixth Dan of fullness, time flew by and it was already the next day.

Lin Qingying and Lin Shan Hai went to watch the battle as usual, while Li Hao had little interest and stayed in the courtyard to continue his Sculpting studies.

When you feel really tired, go Angling with the Sword Master.

On the Saint Mountain, the battle raged fiercely. In the end, two people emerged victorious, fighting their way back from the Losers Group to the Top Ten.

These two people are Qiu Wuhen and Bian Ruxue.

After another three days of rest, the Top Ten Battle began.

Lin Qingying will also be playing this time, and Li Hao accompanied Lin Shan Hai to watch the match.

During his three-day rest, Li Hao successfully advanced his Path of Carving to the Sixth Dan of Perfection, only lacking the Entering Spirit.

Now, his Small Courtyard is filled with all kinds of Sculpting, many of which depict his acquaintances from the Mortal World, while the remaining half are Half-Saint such as Ancestor Yao and the two Sages, Sword Saint and Sword Master.

On the Floating Seats, Li Hao sat with Lin Shan Hai and other Alchemist, quietly watching the battle.

It was still a two-on-one duel, and the atmosphere in the Top Ten Battle was noticeably more intense. The previous battles in the Losers Group had thrilled many disciples of the Sacred Land, and they were even more eager for the Top Ten Battle.

Lin Qingying's opponent was Bian Ruxue again, a result that shocked many and prompted them to mourn for Bian Ruxue.

Having finally fought their way out of the Losers Group, they were then faced with the very person who had defeated them, and they all felt despair for Bian Ruxue.

Bian Ruxue was surprised to draw the same opponent again, and her expression changed slightly.

This seemingly Destiny duel left her with a sense of unease.

Although her Master had given her guidance, she had not immediately achieved Perfection enlightenment in the Ice and Snow Sword Intent; she was still on the path of comprehension, and had made slight progress compared to before.

Lin Qingying was also surprised, but her expression remained unchanged.

The others envied Lin Qingying, as this was tantamount to a direct advancement.

Upon seeing this outcome, the Sword Saint sighed softly. He could have secretly manipulated the Principle, but he didn't, because there was no need.

The more Sage is, the more they believe in Destiny.

Because they were able to barely glimpse it.

Fate cannot be reversed!

Among the Four Establishments Realm, the Defying Fate Realm is known for Fate Reversal, but it cannot Fate Reversal when the Dao Inquiry Realm obscures the secrets of heaven.

So-called Fate Reversal is nothing more than an ant's arduous cultivation leading to this point, a chance to receive divine favor.

A chance to ask God for a change of fate.

That's not a reversal, but a change.

True Destiny is irreversible!

As the battle began, the Bright Moon Saint Child continued to win with overwhelming force. His Sun Moon Divine Eyes peered into the Return to the Ruins, and combined with his Return to Emptiness Teleportation and Dao Domain, he gave him an invincible feeling among those of the same realm, making it virtually impossible to find any weaknesses.

The battle between Lin Qingying and Bian Ruxue also began. This time, Bian Ruxue unleashed a stronger Sword Gang, with more profound power, but she was still easily defeated in the face of Lin Qingying's Supreme Gentle Sword Intent.

Bian Ruxue felt bitter after her two defeats, but her Dao Heart was not greatly affected. She was still too young, and she had previously cultivated in the Mortal World. Although she received excellent resources and cultivation in the Divine General Residence and became a Master of Master Sword Wudao, her starting point was still too low compared to these Prodigy.

The other Saint Child and Saint Daughter were mostly born in the Lands of the Saints, and some were even Reincarnation Incarnation of Sage, so it's normal that they can't compare.

Bian Ruxue sheathed her sword and returned to the Saint Platform. She still had to compete with other Heavenly Prodigy from the Azure Wave Realm. During this time, she could comprehend the Sword Intent and cultivate Sword Intent to Perfection.

"Qingying has already made it into the Top Five, that's amazing!"

"However, tomorrow's Selection Battle will be difficult. Everyone else also possesses Perfection Sword Intent. Who will be stronger will depend on other factors."

Zhao Yingzhen and the others were happy for Lin Shan Hai. Reaching the Top Five was already a great honor, and if he could make it into the top three, he would be an absolute Prodigy.

Lin Shan Hai's face was full of smiles, but there was also some worry in his eyes.

The next day.

Top Five vying for dominance.

This time, the rules aren't about pairing up; instead, all five people choose their own partners!

Those who are not selected will automatically advance to the top three.

This approach, though seemingly casual, actually tests one's ability to recognize talent.

After so many fierce battles, if one still overestimates their abilities and chooses the wrong opponent, then they have lost with a clear conscience.

The Top Five have now advanced to the top are: Bright Moon Saint Child, Lin Qingying, Qiu Wuhen, Spirit Illusion Saint Child, and Red River Saintess.

On the Saint Platform, Lin Qingying and Qiu Wuhen exchanged glances. They had crossed paths before in front of the Sword Tower because of Li Hao, and now they both understood each other's intentions and did not choose each other.

Their gazes fell on the others, but they all avoided the Bright Moon Saint Child.

The Bright Moon Saint Child remained calm, as if he had expected this, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Soon, the results of the five people's mutual selection were announced.

Qiu Wuhen chose the Spirit Illusion Saint Child, while Lin Qingying chose the Red River Saintess.

However, the Bright Moon Saint Child chose Lin Qingying.

However, because the Spirit Illusion Saint Child and Qiu Wuhen chose each other, and the Red River Saintess and Lin Qingying also chose each other, the Bright Moon Saint Child was left without a turn.

No one chose him, so his choice was invalidated, and he was automatically promoted.

The disciples watching the battle gasped in surprise at the result, yet it was also something they had expected.

Since the start of the great war, the name of the Bright Moon Saint Child has been extremely renowned. Unfortunately, among the other Saint Child and Saint Daughter, although some who are usually inconspicuous have emerged like dark horses, they are not enough to contend with the Bright Moon Saint Child.

As the battle began, Qiu Wuhen and Spirit Illusion Saint Child engaged in a fierce battle. Both were at the Five Extremes Realm, and in the end, the Heaven and Earth Dharma Form clashed, their Sword Intent surging like a tide, colliding violently on the battlefield.

If the battlefield Magic Array had not been set up by Half-Saint, this power would have been enough to affect areas hundreds of miles away.

The Sword Intent of the Spirit Illusion Saint Child was illusory; the sword seemed both real and illusory, making it difficult to defend against. In the fierce battle, Qiu Wuhen's Thousand Threads Sword ultimately suffered a narrow defeat.

The second duel between Lin Qingying and the Red River Saintess was equally intense, ending in a clash of celestial and Heaven and Earth Dharma Form. The Red River Saintess's Sword Intent was also Perfection, and her Crimson Flame Sword Intent transformed the entire battlefield into a fiery inferno.

Despite the fierce Sword Intent, Lin Qingying did not fall behind. The two fought with all their might, and in the end, Lin Qingying narrowly won.

Next came the losers' showdown, with Qiu Wuhen facing off against the Red River Saintess to determine the fourth and fifth place rankings.

Lin Qingying, along with the Bright Moon Saint Child, the Spirit Illusion Saint Child, and others, will be ranked among the top three in tomorrow's decisive battle.

Night.

The Mingyue hangs high in the sky.

Li Hao looked at the woman sitting alone in the courtyard. Today, she was not practicing swordsmanship, but staring blankly at the Mingyue.

Li Hao carried the snacks Past, sat down next to the other person, and said with a smile, "Don't feel too much pressure, have something to eat."

Lin Qingying withdrew her gaze from the Mingyue and turned to look at Li Hao. She stared at his smiling face, wondering why he always seemed so relaxed and happy.

But this feeling stirred a hint of envy within her.

"I will lose to the Bright Moon Saint Child tomorrow, but I still want to fight with all my might!"

Lin Qingying suddenly spoke.

Li Hao was slightly taken aback and looked at her.

Clearly, she had realized that the gap between herself and that Bright Moon Saint Child was not something that could be bridged by Perfection her Sword Intent.

After all, the opponent's Sword Intent had also reached Perfection.

"Either I unleash my full potential at the limit, or I perish at the limit. I don't want to betray my sword; I don't want to admit defeat until I've given it my all."

Lin Qingying said.

These words seemed to be addressed to Li Hao, but also to herself.

Li Hao nodded and said, "It's just Sparring spar. Just do your best in the fight."

Lin Qingying glanced at him, nodded slightly, then her gaze fell on the pastries he was holding. She picked them up with her slender hand and put them in her mouth to eat, her tone suddenly becoming somewhat relaxed:

"It tastes great! Where did you learn to cook this?"

"I figured it out myself."

Li Hao smiled and started eating as well.

The Mingyue shines, and the shadows of two intertwine.

Lin Qingying asked, "I've noticed you haven't practiced your sword these past few days. Have you given up?"

She knew that cultivation was arduous, but Li Hao had Heavenly Talent Sword Dao, and she felt it would be a pity to give up.

"I've been practicing secretly," Li Hao said with a smile.

Lin Qingying was speechless for a moment, and said nothing more. She simply stroked the sword in her hand and said:

"This sword has been my companion since my parents passed away."

Li Hao glanced at the sword in her hand and said softly, "Then it's truly a thoughtful and good companion."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingying smiled and turned to look at Li Hao. The young man's face was half-lit and half-shadowed in the Moonlight, revealing his deep features.

She glanced at it, then looked away.

There was a second half to that sentence, which she didn't say.

That is "the past" and "the present".

Now, it's not just the sword that's by my side anymore.

After finishing the pastries, under the tranquil Moonlight, Li Hao said goodbye to Lin Qingying and they went to rest.

The next day.

The decisive battle of the Sword God Battle has arrived! This battle will determine who will be crowned the Sword God!

Even before arriving at the Saint Mountain, one can feel the fiery atmosphere there.

Li Hao arrived with Lin Shan Hai, and the disciples below were filled with excited discussions, all speculating whether anyone could shake the position of the Bright Moon Saint Child, and who would take second and third place.

Although the previous battles were fierce, no one knew whether someone was still hiding their trump card.

Today's match is another draw.

Surprisingly, both the Spirit Illusion Saint Child and the Bright Moon Saint Child chose Lin Qingying this time.

According to the rules, this resulted in Lin Qingying receiving a bye first, while the Bright Moon Saint Child and the Spirit Illusion Saint Child clashed first. The winner would continue to challenge Lin Qingying, and the loser would fight again to determine the second and third.

As the clash between the Spirit Illusion Saint Child and the Bright Moon Saint Child began, what was expected to be a fierce battle turned out to be a quick one. The Spirit Illusion Saint Child's Sword Intent was Perfection countered by the Bright Moon Saint Child, who, with his Sun Moon Divine Eyes discerning the Holy Son's Ultimate Illusory Sword Intent, quickly emerged victorious.

In this battle, it's destined that the Spirit Illusion Saint Child can only compete for second or third place, and will never be able to claim first place.

The expected dark horse did not appear; the power displayed by the Bright Moon Saint Child was too overwhelming, seemingly stifling any miracle.

Then came the battle between Lin Qingying and the Bright Moon Saint Child.

Do you know why I chose you again and again?

The Bright Moon Saint Child looked at Lin Qingying, a smile appearing on his lips, but his eyes gradually turned cold.

Lin Qingying frowned slightly, sensing the change in the other person. Previously, he had pursued her many times, but she had always refused, and he had always maintained his composure. But now, things seemed a little different.

"To unite with me, allowing me to sever my Many Emotions and forge a Heart of the Emotionless Sword, would have been a win-win situation. After I become a saint, I would also seek a Sacred Dao for you, but you are too foolish."

"Bright Moon Saint Child said this, but it was transmitted telepathically and could not be heard outside the arena," said the Holy Son of Bright Moon.

"If you truly possess the ability to become a saint, why would you need my help? You can achieve sainthood on your own."

Lin Qingying frowned.

The Bright Moon Saint Child sneered, saying, "Don't talk such big words. Cultivation is inherently about plunder. Eating pills and eating food—aren't we all strengthening ourselves through external means? How can that be considered borrowing?"

Lin Qingying remained silent and did not respond.

"It's alright, even if you don't agree, I have my own ways."

A smile appeared on the lips of the Bright Moon Saint Child.

Seeing the other person's smile, Lin Qingying felt a chill and a bad premonition.

But she didn't choose to admit defeat immediately. She took a deep breath. Since she had stepped onto the stage and embarked on this lonely path of swordsmanship, she was destined to fight against all odds. Even if she failed, she could still gain something. If she admitted defeat, then she would truly lose.

As the Magic Array solidified, the battle broke out.

Bang!

Suddenly, the Bright Moon Saint Child made his move, his body bursting with Divine Radiance. He took a step Return to the Ruins in front of Lin Qingying. Forty-Nine Layers of Dao Domain condensed, directly crushing Lin Qingying's Dao Domain.

Then, his Sword Intent erupted, his Sun Moon Divine Eyes focused, and he slashed directly at Lin Qingying.

Lin Qingying's pupils contracted. Her opponent unleashed his full power right from the start, a display she had never seen in previous battles.

Her Dao Domain expanded rapidly, her body transforming into the Supreme Gentle Sword Intent. At the same time, her Dao Embryo rotated, merging with the Supreme Gentle Sword Intent, quickly elevating her state to its peak.

However, the Bright Moon Saint Child's explosive attack was too strong. The Sun Moon Divine Sword fell, seemingly containing the ultimate Destruction power of Yin and Yang. This was the Bright Moon Saint Child's true Sword Intent!

Bang!

The Supreme Gentle Sword Intent that Lin Qingying transformed into shattered instantly. Faced with the Heaven and Earth power of the Sun Moon Sword Intent, even when dispersed to the extreme, it had nowhere to hide and was directly suppressed.

With a single sword strike, Lin Qingying was slammed into the Magic Array, spitting out blood.

"I originally intended to unite us before severing our ties, but since you refuse, I have no choice but to use even more drastic measures to completely cripple you. Only by wounding you deeply can the break be truly complete!"

The Bright Moon Saint Child's eyes were cold as he transmitted his voice to Lin Qingying.

Lin Qingying's pupils contracted, and she hurriedly tried to escape, but her Dao Domain was covered, and the opponent's Dao Domain was far superior to hers.

"You!"

Lin Qingying was shocked and furious, never expecting the other party to be so malicious, wanting to use her death to forge his own Sword Dao.

"I admit it..."

As she spoke, she suddenly discovered that she was being isolated by the other party's Dao Domain.

The Bright Moon Saint Child's eyes turned cold as he said, "You have no chance. When I chose you, I already planned to do this. To cripple my beloved in front of everyone—that wound is too deep for me, too painful. That's exactly what I need!"

Hearing her words, Lin Qingying felt a chill run down her spine and a wave of nausea wash over her.

The Bright Moon Saint Child strode towards her, and seeing the resentment in Lin Qingying's eyes, a hint of satisfaction appeared in his own.

"That's right, it's that look of hatred in your eyes. The more you're hurt, the more my heart aches, and the more thoroughly I'll cut you off!"

He suddenly attacked, thrusting his sword into Lin Qingying's abdomen, intending to destroy her Dao Embryo.

Lin Qingying was terrified and hurriedly tried to defend herself, but a vast power emanated from the Bright Moon Saint Child. The Dao Domain suppressed the power, and the Sun Moon Sword Intent merged into the Dao Domain, allowing him to display power far exceeding that of the other Saint Child.

At this moment, Lin Qingying deeply realized the gap between herself and the other party.

If it were a normal Sparring, she would have already conceded defeat at this point, and would have lost without regret.

But now, she is completely restricted and cannot even admit defeat.

"Um?"

At the same time, Ancestor Yao and the others below the stage noticed something and were somewhat surprised. The power displayed by the Bright Moon Saint Child was too strong, completely suppressing Lin Qingying.

Unless Lin Qingying has other methods, she is destined to lose.

But Lin Qingying did not admit defeat and continued to resist.

It even looked like they had been completely suppressed.

"What's going on? Bright Moon wouldn't...?"

An elder's eyes flickered slightly as he saw the Bright Moon Saint Child stab at Lin Qingying's Dao Embryo, sensing something unusual.

The Sword Saint noticed it too; his brow furrowed slightly, but his eyes flickered without uttering a sound.

On the Floating Seats, Li Hao also sensed that something was wrong. The methods that the Bright Moon Saint Child was displaying at this moment were close to his full power. Lin Qingying had no chance of winning.

Li Hao had a fairly good understanding of her abilities. She knew she would lose and had said she would try her best to fight, just to see the difference between them. But now, she had clearly seen it all and would probably admit defeat; she couldn't possibly keep fighting.

Whoosh!

Li Hao's figure flickered, appearing at the Magic Array and arriving at another spot directly in front of Lin Qingying.

Lin Qingying noticed the figure that suddenly flew in from outside the Magic Array, and sadness appeared in her eyes.

She knew she couldn't stop it.

Bang!

The Bright Moon Saint Child's sword pierced through Lin Qingying's abdomen, destroying her Dao Embryo.

"Stop!!"

When Li Hao saw Lin Qingying's eyes, he instantly understood. His pupils contracted, and he couldn't believe that Sparring between disciples could be so insidious!