Arriving One After Another, Heavenly Sword and Thunderclap (Combined Chapter)

After talking with Ning Qi that night, Daoist Longshan was no longer worried. He knew Ning Qi's character well, and since Ning Qi said he had a plan, he must have a way to deal with it.

The Daoist Longshan gradually calmed down.

Some even looked forward to seeing how their little disciple would react if the Thunderclap Blade Master really came.

This naturally affected the other True Martial disciples.

Seeing that Daoist Longshan was so calm, the others assumed that he had received approval from Heavenly Sword Real Person, and they became even more excited.

However, with Luo Wentian's restraint, the True Martial disciples did not boast about it everywhere.

Luo Wentian understood perfectly.

At such a crucial moment, it's best to remain low-key and humble, otherwise you'll easily become the target of others' jealousy.

He had originally planned to select some outstanding disciples to go to the True Profound Sect in the near future, but now that this incident has occurred, he has to postpone it.

Time passed slowly.

The atmosphere in the martial arts world is rising day by day.

Countless eyes were fixed on the scene, and many people had already traveled from nearby areas to Qingzhou, and even to True Martial City.

A significant number of people believe that, under the pressure of the prevailing trend, it's only a matter of time before Thunder Blade Sovereign comes to challenge them, and they want to secure a place for themselves first.

In this atmosphere, the True Martial disciples also became somewhat nervous.

But unexpectedly...

The first person to set foot on True Martial Mountain was not the Thunder Blade Master.

Instead, it was an unexpected guest.

"Greetings, Prince Zhenbei." Daoist Longshan, accompanied by his many disciples, paid their respects.

Looking at the imposing middle-aged man and the boy opposite him, he had various guesses in his mind. He wondered why the Prince of Zhenbei had suddenly brought his young son here. This time, the update of the Celestial Person Ranking made the Prince of Zhenbei a focus of attention, as he jumped from ninth to seventh on the Celestial Person Ranking.

His undeniable achievements amazed everyone, leaving the Northern Barbarians utterly humiliated.

Logically speaking, Zhenbei King and True Martial Mountain should have almost no interaction. Their only encounter was when the Demon Sect Celestial Person attacked True Martial Mountain last time.

The Prince of Zhenbei laughed:

True Person kind.

He was very kind.

Li Ling, standing nearby, respectfully bowed to Daoist Longshan:

"Li Ling has met the True Person True Person and has come specifically to pay his respects. Please forgive any inconvenience caused."

Upon seeing this scene, the Prince of Zhenbei shook his head and chuckled inwardly.

My youngest son is respectful and polite to others, but he is very mischievous when it comes to me.

The Daoist Longshan smiled and welcomed the two in.

He hasn't even spoken yet.

The Prince of Zhenbei has already stated his purpose:

"I've come here solely to let Ling'er witness the magnificence of the Heavenly Sword Real Person; I have no other intentions."

He spoke very frankly; although he was very authoritative, he was actually quite easygoing and didn't give off that aloof feeling.

The Daoist Longshan suddenly realized.

He had suspected it before.

This has now been confirmed.

He knew what the Prince of Zhenbei was referring to. The matter of Thunderclap Blade Master and Heavenly Sword Real Person had already caused quite a stir. It seemed that the Prince of Zhenbei was certain that Thunderclap Blade Master would come, which was why he brought his young son along.

However, it's easy to guess that it was most likely Li Ling who begged him to come. Otherwise, given the strength of the Prince of Zhenbei, he wouldn't have been so interested in the battle between two people at the bottom of the Celestial Person Ranking, and wouldn't have traveled all the way to Qingzhou to watch the fight.

It would be more like a duel between the Blade Demon and the Sun-Chasing Sword King.

Daoist Longshan would naturally not refuse such a request. Although the Prince of Zhenbei had intervened to save his son, he had also indirectly saved True Martial Mountain. Daoist Longshan was clear about his grievances and felt grateful to the Prince of Zhenbei.

"Your Highness, you are too kind. Please feel free to stay at True Martial Mountain. However, this matter is still unresolved, and I do not know whether Senior Tianjian is on the mountain."

Daoist Longshan could only manage a wry smile.

Although grateful for the Prince of Zhenbei's help, he couldn't easily reveal his secrets.

The Prince of Zhenbei waved his hand and chuckled:

"It's alright. If Thunderclap Blade Master doesn't come, then consider it a chance to relax. Ling'er really likes your True Martial Mountain."

There was a hint of certainty in his eyes.

He had seen Heavenly Sword Real Person make a move before, and just by observing his Sword Intent, he knew that Heavenly Sword Real Person was probably not the kind of person who liked to travel around. He was probably still cultivating in seclusion on True Martial Mountain. However, what surprised him was that when he carefully sensed, he could not feel the presence of Heavenly Sword Real Person at all.

Seeing the obvious joy on Li Ling's face, the Prince of Zhenbei felt helpless.

Since bringing Li Ling back to the manor last time.

He then invited another swordsman ranked twenty-first on the Celestial Person Ranking, the Sword Master of Luofu, who originally intended to be Li Ling's master.

Logically speaking, this Luofu Sword Master should be stronger than the Heavenly Sword Real Person, but his Sword Dao is not to Li Ling's liking at all. He even told Li Ling in private that it was not cool enough. After witnessing the Heavenly Sword Soaring Across the Sky, Li Ling seemed to be bewitched and only interested in the Heavenly Sword Real Person's Sword Dao.

Left with no other choice, the Prince of Zhenbei had to ask the Sword Master of Luofu to leave again.

This time, when the Celestial Person Ranking was updated, Li Ling was unmoved by the fact that he had moved up two places. Instead, he was extremely excited to see that the Heavenly Sword Real Person. After learning about the escalating conflict between swords and sabers, he even begged the Prince of Zhenbei to take him to True Martial Mountain to watch the battle.

Fortunately, the Northern Barbarians have been quiet recently, so the King of Zhenbei agreed, which led to this trip to True Martial Mountain.

now.

Li Ling's face was full of certainty:

"I believe that Heavenly Sword Real Person will definitely be able to defeat that so-called Thunderclap Blade Master!"

All the True Martial disciples laughed, their goodwill towards Li Ling increasing greatly. They could see that this little guy was a loyal supporter of Heavenly Sword Real Person.

At the same time, he was secretly amazed at how much the Prince of Zhenbei doted on his youngest son.

The Prince of Zhenbei shook his head and chuckled, casually chatting with the Daoist Longshan.

Li Ling sat down next to Ning Qi. Of all the True Martial Mountain, he was most familiar with Ning Qi. He had enjoyed talking to Ning Qi when he came last time. However, now Ning Qi had Zhuang Chen by his side.

"This is my tenth junior brother, Zhuang Chen," Ning Qi introduced.

Li Ling initially just smiled politely.

But very soon.

He then began to chat quietly with Zhuang Chen. The two shared the same passion for Sword Dao. After just a few words, they realized they were kindred spirits and felt an instant connection, leaving Ning Qi feeling neglected.

Ning Qi simply shook his head and chuckled.

However, he didn't care. Ever since the Prince of Zhenbei and Li Ling came up the mountain, he had been observing the Prince of Zhenbei.

His strength has improved dramatically since the first time he met the Prince of Zhenbei.

That time, he needed to rely on the power of the fake core to suppress Elder Wang.

But now, it can be done very easily.

In his perception, the aura of the Prince of Zhenbei was restrained and profound, and incredibly powerful, indeed the strongest he had ever seen.

"However... he's not as invincible as I imagined. After taking a few more Blood Jade Pills, my Jade Liquid Sea will advance further, and I should be able to contend with him," Ning Qi speculated in his mind.

He looked away and listened to the others chatting.

The Prince of Zhenbei was not arrogant; in fact, he took the initiative to share some of the secrets of the Northern Barbarians, which broadened everyone's horizons.

The Daoist Longshan was not opposed to the arrival of the Prince of Zhenbei.

In a sense, this is a positive development. If they can establish a connection with the Prince of Zhenbei, the True Martial Sect will be more secure.

Prince Zhenbei and Li Ling settled down on True Martial Mountain.

Aside from the first day on the mountain, the Prince of Zhenbei rarely showed up. On the contrary, Li Ling followed Zhuang Chen and caused trouble on True Martial Mountain. Li Ling also met Yuan Tiansheng. The two of them and the ape made a mess of things on True Martial Mountain. Li Ling grew to like True Martial Mountain more and more. He felt that it was much more comfortable than in the Prince's mansion.

Although he held a prestigious position in the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion, he actually had few playmates of the same age. The Zhenbei Prince spent most of his time guarding the northern barbarians and had no time to spend with him.

But on True Martial Mountain, the chubby Zhuang Chen sometimes acted slyly, not treating him as the heir of the Prince of Zhenbei at all, and would play pranks on him from time to time with the White Ape, making him look foolish.

Ning Qi saw it all.

He had initially been worried that the Prince of Zhenbei would secretly search for the whereabouts of the Heavenly Sword Real Person, but after discovering that the Prince of Zhenbei was simply staying in the guesthouse, he felt relieved, and his impression of the Prince of Zhenbei improved considerably.

Ning Qi continued his cultivation calmly, not taking the matter of the Thunderclap Blade Master to heart, and it did not disturb his mind.

Time passed slowly.

The conflict between swords and weapons across the land has finally reached a critical point.

Many people have realized that the situation is getting out of control, and the calls for the Thunderclap Blade Master to take action are growing louder. Finally, one day, someone saw a senior swordsman going to Lei Shan.

Then the next day.

A challenge was issued.

Half a month later.

Invite the Heavenly Sword Real Person to a battle at True Martial Mountain.

The Thunderclap Blade respectfully bows.

In an instant.

The atmosphere in the martial arts world is more excited than ever before.

The swordsmen and knivesmen were all in an uproar. Although they had been looking forward to it for a long time, they still couldn't help but get excited when Thunder Blade Master's challenge actually arrived at True Martial Mountain.

Countless people are eagerly awaiting the news, and many have already placed bets.

True Martial City has once again become a place of turmoil.

A duel between the strongest on the Celestial Person Ranking is extremely rare, not to mention that it also symbolizes a battle of swords. Whichever side wins, the other side will have to keep a low profile for at least the next few years and will not be able to speak with any arrogance.

At this time, rumors circulated that:

"These swordsmen lack martial ethics. Someone gave the Thunderclap Sword Master a peerless treasure sword; that's unfair."

The swordsmen were indignant.

The swordsmen, however, retorted:

"If you're not satisfied, then go find a Heavenly Sword Real Person. We absolutely won't say anything. In martial arts battles, swords and blades are also a part of strength."

The swordsmen were immediately speechless.

We can only hope that the author is a senior figure in Sword Dao and that he is skilled enough.

In fact...

Indeed, someone went up True Martial Mountain, and it was an old acquaintance of Li Ling's, the Sword Master of Luofu.

Looking at the arrogant Luo Fu Sword Master in the distance, Li Ling quietly complained to Ning Qi:

"I don't like him. I think he's too pretentious. He always seems to think he'll be the Sword Dao in the world someday."

The Prince of Zhenbei invited the Sword Master of Luofu to his palace to be Li Ling's teacher, but Li Ling was not interested.

Ning Qi chuckled softly.

He had read the introduction to the Celestial Person Ranking before. The Sword Master of Luofu was indeed young, not even 250 years old. Compared to the 800-year lifespan of the Celestial Person Realm, he was still as bright as the sun. His Sword Dao cultivation was very high and he had great potential.

The Sword Master of Luofu stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the Daoist Longshan:

"Real Person Dragon Mountain, go and invite Heavenly Sword Real Person out."

These words carried a slightly self-evident tone.

The Daoist Longshan replied neither humbly nor arrogantly:

"Please forgive me, but Senior Tianjian is used to living in seclusion. If he is unwilling to come forward, there is no way I can force him."

Luo Fu Sword Master frowned and said:

"Could it be that he also plans not to show up when the Thunderclap Blade Master comes to challenge him?"

Daoist Longshan simply smiled:

"Senior Tianjian naturally has his own considerations."

The Sword Master of Luofu gave the Daoist Longshan a deep look, remained silent for a few breaths, and then said calmly:

"You should know that someone gave Thunderclap Blade Master a sword. That sword is very powerful. With Thunderclap Blade Master in his hands, Heavenly Sword Real Person might not be a match for him. I have come here to lend him the sword."

He pointed, and a long sword behind him immediately floated in the air, emitting a clear, ringing sound. Its blade gleamed, clearly a fine sword.

"This sword is named Luofu, and it is comparable to the Heavenly Thunder Blade. If the Heavenly Sword Real Person were to appear and grant me one condition, I would like to lend him this sword temporarily."

Daoist Longshan fell silent.

Luo Fu Sword Master meant well, but his method was somewhat uncomfortable, carrying a hint of condescension. Perhaps because he was ranked twenty-first, he felt he could easily defeat Heavenly Sword Real Person, and his act of borrowing the sword might be because, as fellow swordsmen, he didn't want to see a swordsman lose to a knife-wielder.

Daoist Longshan hesitated.

At this moment, Ning Qi's voice transmission reached his ears, and his expression returned to calm. He simply cupped his hands and said:

"Thank you for your kindness, Sword Master Luofu, but I truly have no way to get Senior Heavenly Sword to come out and meet me."

The Sword Master of Luofu's gaze sharpened:

"If Heavenly Sword Real Person loses because of this, then he will be the sinner of all swordsmen."

Daoist Longshan frowned:

"Sword Master Luofu is too kind. Regardless of victory or defeat, it has nothing to do with any swordsman or saber-wielder in the world."

Just as the Sword Master of Luofu was about to speak, Li Ling couldn't help but walk over. He bowed and then said somewhat indignantly:

"Senior Luofu, why bother? Elder Tianjian doesn't need your sword, so why insist on borrowing it?"

When Luo Fu Sword Master saw Li Ling, he was immediately taken aback:

"Young prince?"

His expression turned slightly grim as he recalled some unpleasant memories. The Prince of Zhenbei had promised him a secret Sword Dao treasure to teach Li Ling Swordsmanship, and he had been full of confidence, but unexpectedly, Li Ling hadn't taken a liking to it.

A figure walked over:

"Luofu, go. It's just a challenge; there's no need to worry so much about winning or losing."

The Prince of Zhenbei arrived at an unknown time.

The Sword Master of Luofu was even more astonished; he couldn't quite figure out the relationship between True Martial Mountain and the Heavenly Sword Real Person.

He remained silent for a moment, paid his respects to the Prince of Zhenbei, and then descended the mountain.

Only a sound came through the breeze:

"I can only hope that Heavenly Sword Real Person is truly confident, otherwise this act will be ridiculed by the world."

The True Martial disciples all wore expressions of anger.

Ning Qi's expression remained calm.

Whether he had a sword or not made little difference to him.

The time was drawing ever closer.

The day of the Thunderclap Blade Master's challenge is drawing ever closer.

A rumor has spread in the martial arts world that Luo Fu Sword Master, ranked twenty-first on the Celestial Person Ranking, went to True Martial Mountain to borrow a sword from Heavenly Sword Real Person, but was refused.

This left many people unsure how to evaluate Heavenly Sword Real Person.

I don't know if it's because he's too withdrawn or too confident.

However, there is one thing that everyone knows.

If he loses for this reason, I'm afraid Heavenly Sword Real Person's reputation won't be very good afterward.

In True Martial City, the Sword Master of Luofu stood with his sword, sneering.

Powerful figures gathered in True Martial City. The True Martial True Disciple of the True Martial Sect worked hard to maintain order. This was different from the Celestial Person Ceremony of Daoist Longshan, where most of the attendees were experts below the Celestial Person Realm.

However, this time, there are quite a few experts at the Celestial Person Realm.

They felt immense pressure.

Fortunately.

This period did not last long.

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

All eyes converged on them.

An inn.

The Holy Maiden of Southern Xinjiang wore a black veil and had an ethereal air about her. The two strange snakes around the old woman's neck were nowhere to be seen, making her look like an ordinary old woman.

"Mother-in-law, do you think Heavenly Sword Real Person will intervene?" The Holy Maiden of Southern Xinjiang took a sip of tea, her gaze somewhat distant.

The snake grandmother chuckled:

"If they don't step in, the True Martial Sect's fate today will likely be grim; neither swordsmen nor knife-wielders will let them off the hook."

"It's about time, let's go see the play."

The Holy Maiden of Southern Xinjiang took a light step, and the surrounding martial artists naturally showed their awe. For some reason, a sense of awe arose from the bottom of their hearts, and they instinctively wanted to keep their distance from this woman. The two walked further and further away, heading towards the outskirts of the city.

The area around True Martial Mountain was filled with expectant gazes.

The sky was ablaze with fervor.

Especially among the swordsmen and knife-wielders, there were quite a few experts who came, including several who were on Celestial Person Celestial Person Ranking, and many more who were not. Many of them came with the purpose of observing and learning.

Most of those who joined in the fun were martial artists below the level of Celestial Person.

Time passed slowly.

The crowd's gazes grew increasingly anxious.

At this moment.

A streak of purple light pierced the sky, carrying a hint of rage.

Someone's spirits lifted:

"The Thunder Blade Master has arrived!"

A barrage of fervent gazes followed, and the purple light paused before True Martial Mountain, revealing its true form.

He was an old man dressed in purple robes, with a robust and powerful build and sharp eyes. He carried a precious sword on his back, which exuded an inexplicable power. Even before it was drawn, it sent chills down the spines of some people.

"Thunderbolt Blade Master, Celestial Person Ranking, once fought the Flood Dragon Lord at Hundred Rivers Lake without defeat, and defeated many experts close to the Celestial Person Ranking level. His blade skills are earth-shattering, and when combined with the Way of Thunder, they become even more ferocious and unparalleled."

"It is rumored that he recently received the Heavenly Thunder Blade as a gift from a senior figure, which is extremely compatible with his own path. Perhaps he can truly fight his way back to reclaim his throne on the Celestial Person Ranking!"

Whispers rippled through the room, revealing details about the Thunderclap Blade Master.

As Thunderclap Blade Master sensed his surroundings, he could clearly detect several auras that were no weaker than his own, or even stronger.

He felt somewhat helpless.

He originally didn't want to make a move, but the temptation of the Heavenly Thunder Blade was too great, and he ultimately couldn't resist.

but.

He also has confidence in himself.

The reason he was pushed down from the Celestial Person Ranking was simply because of the Heavenly Sword Real Person's two consecutive victories. However, he has rarely made a move in recent years, and his strength has already improved significantly. Now, with the help of the Heavenly Thunder Blade, he feels that defeating the Heavenly Sword Real Person is not a problem.

The only problem is that doing this will offend a top expert on the Celestial Person Ranking, but it doesn't matter. After this battle, his reputation will also soar, and he will gain the goodwill of many sword experts.

Overall, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

Thinking like that.

Thunderclap Blade Master then took a step forward.

He stood in the void True Martial Mountain, his voice as domineering as thunder, startling the clouds.

"Heavenly Sword Real Person, come out and fight!"

On True Martial Mountain.

Apart from the disciples maintaining order in True Martial City, all the other disciples gathered at the Mountain Gate, including Ning Qi. However, he did not stand with Li Ling. Although he was confident in his Formless Body, he still tried his best not to attract the attention of the Prince of Zhenbei.

now.

Everyone looked up at the Thunder Blade Master in the sky, whose powerful aura was on full display. Although he was not deliberately targeting the True Martial disciples, everyone still felt a sense of oppression.

The Daoist Longshan maintained a calm gaze.

As soon as the Thunderclap Blade Master spoke, everyone's heart tightened.

His gaze instinctively drifted towards the back mountain.

Li Ling craned his neck and whispered to the Prince of Zhenbei beside him:

"Father, do you think Senior Tianjian won't refuse to come out?"

The Prince of Zhenbei's eyes revealed a strange look:

"He will make a move."

His astonishment grew stronger. Although he hadn't deliberately searched for it these past few days, his senses, as the seventh-ranked expert on the Celestial Person Ranking, were there, and he hadn't detected any movement. But now, a faint power was appearing in the back mountain.

He realized that this Heavenly Sword Real Person was indeed no ordinary person.

"Ling'er, you have good taste."

Li Ling exclaimed "Ah!" in confusion, about to speak, but suddenly his eyes widened, revealing a look of wild joy.

An unparalleled sharpness suddenly rose from the back mountain, transforming in the blink of an eye into an unparalleled celestial sword. The celestial sword pierced the air, drawing gasps of surprise. All the powerful figures focused their gazes on it with solemnity, sensing an incomparably powerful Sword Intent emanating from the celestial sword.

"Mother-in-law, how is it?" The Holy Maiden of Southern Xinjiang's eyes flickered slightly.

The snake grandmother shook her head:

"For now, I only sense pure Sword Intent, without the previous potent poison. We'll have to wait for the Heavenly Sword Real Person to reveal his true form to know for sure."

Then her eyes turned strange:

"Is Heavenly Sword Real Person trying to emulate his previous two defeats of Thunderclap Blade Master with a single Heavenly Sword strike? Isn't he underestimating this master of the sword?"

Many people looked at him strangely, thinking that Heavenly Sword Real Person was being arrogant.

Thunderclap Blade Master's long hair flew wildly as he looked at the heavenly sword that came flying through the air, and he laughed in extreme anger:

"Underestimating me? Very well, let me see if your reputation as the Heavenly Sword Real Person is truly deserved!"

The long sword on his back trembled slightly, not drawn, but a violent sword intent spread out.

Purple lightning seemed to flash around the Thunder Blade Master. He pointed his finger, and a hundred-foot-long thunderous blade aura instantly condensed. The violent aura made some swordsmen's minds tremble. The thunderous blade was domineering and unparalleled, and it slashed towards the Heavenly Sword.

Amidst the intense attention of the crowd, the Thunder Blade and the Heavenly Sword collided, creating a deafening roar.

Boom!

Aftershocks spread outwards, Sword Qi and saber energies condensed into a storm that howled between heaven and earth. The clash between the two extremely powerful Celestial Person Realm experts was quite significant.

The Luofu Sword Master, standing with his sword in hand, narrowed his eyes:

"The Thunderclap Blade Master is stronger than expected, but this Heavenly Sword Real Person is no simple character either."

His first encounter with the two men had already made him take notice.

Although the strength he has shown so far is still some distance from his current level, it is already enough to firmly occupy the Celestial Person Ranking. He realized that Thunder Blade Master's strength has improved over the years, but it has not been revealed until now.

The Green Ox Swordsman was also somewhat surprised and uncertain, feeling that the two men were no weaker than himself.

He originally wanted to go to True Martial Mountain, but due to his identity as a swordsman, he gave up for the time being and only watched the battle from the foot of the mountain. Daoist Longshan was his close friend despite their age difference, but he also had some old friends in the swordsman's world.

Countless martial artists held their breath.

Their first brief encounter made everyone realize that this might be a fierce battle, with both sides evenly matched, promising a visual feast.

The Thunder Blade Master's eyes were like knives, his gaze cold and sharp.

If Heavenly Sword Real Person doesn't come out soon, he might use some means to force him to come out. Right now, it's like he's fighting against thin air, which is somewhat humiliating.

True Martial Mountain.

Ning Qi silently shook his head.

He had originally intended to see if he could deal with the Thunderclap Blade Master without the Formless Body appearing, but now it seemed that the Thunderclap Blade Master's strength exceeded his expectations.

If you're going to win, win decisively to avoid this kind of trouble coming your way again.

He had already made up his mind.

In an instant.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, a figure soared into the sky from the back of True Martial Mountain.

The Heavenly Sword Real Person was revealed to the world for the first time.