The World Heatedly Debates, Undercurrents in the Demonic Sect (Two-in-One)

All states of the Great Flame Dynasty.

Both have sparked heated discussions.

Especially with the encouragement of the swordsmen, the details of this battle were magnified infinitely and spread to various places by storytellers, even reaching some county towns.

"The Thunderclap Blade Master summoned Heavenly Thunder with a single strike, transforming it into a terrifying thunder dragon that seemed poised to devour all living beings. But the Heavenly Sword Real Person remained calm and composed, merely pointing a finger, and in an instant, forty-nine heavenly swords appeared in the sky!"

At the inn.

Countless people surrounded the storyteller, exclaiming in surprise and urging him to continue.

"The scene of the Heavenly Sword slaying the Thunder Dragon was astonishing; the earth itself was shattered..."

There are countless descriptions like these.

The news spread from True Martial City throughout Qingzhou, and then from Qingzhou to other states. Although there were many spectators that day, they were just a drop in the ocean compared to the Great Flame Dynasty.

As it is passed down by word of mouth, changes are inevitable.

Those who were present at the scene could only smile knowingly after hearing this, but the shock in their hearts never dissipated. Anyone who had witnessed that battle knew that Heavenly Sword Real Person's strength far exceeded the ranking on the Celestial Person Ranking.

This is already a consensus among everyone.

Those major powers almost simultaneously concluded that Heavenly Sword Real Person possessed the strength of someone ranked in the top twenty of the Celestial Person Ranking, and not just someone at the bottom; he might even be stronger than Sword Master Luofu!

In this battle

Thunder Blade Master and Heavenly Sword Real Person are naturally the main characters, but the deeds of Luofu Sword Master are also secretly spread. Those who know about them secretly laugh, but of course, they dare not spread them widely. The power of a peerless swordsman ranked twenty-first on the Celestial Person Ranking is still considerable.

However, these rumors alone were enough to drive the Sword Master of Luofu mad.

After returning to Lei Shan, Thunderclap Blade Master ordered someone to send him his Thunderclap Secret Manual. He did not break his promise, nor would he dare to.

Some senior sword masters went to offer their condolences, and no one blamed Thunderclap Sword Master. There was even a sense of compensation, since it wasn't Thunderclap Sword Master's fault for not performing well in this battle, but rather that the enemy was simply too powerful.

Several masters of the sword technique even shared their martial arts with Thunderclap Sword Master, which can be considered a blessing in disguise. Although he lost an arm, he broke through his limits during his battle with Heavenly Sword Real Person. If he were to absorb these sword techniques now, he would be able to advance even further.

It's inevitable that they'll return to the Celestial Person Ranking next year, and they might even move up a few places.

period.

The conversation inevitably turned to the True Martial Sword Stele, with everyone looking on with envy and shock.

"I've seen the True Martial Sword Stele from afar. It was originally just an ordinary stone. The reason it was able to transform from something rotten into something magical is entirely due to the Sword Intent of the Heavenly Sword Real Person. His Sword Intent..." At this point, the old master of the sword fell silent, his expression complex, before continuing, "... too terrifying."

Those four simple words silenced everyone.

Someone couldn't help but suggest:

"Why don't we follow the example of the True Martial Sword Stele and erect a sword stele for all swordsmen in the world to study and learn from? Otherwise, if this continues, we will be completely overshadowed by swordsmen."

This crushing defeat of Thunder Blade Master has ironically united the swordsmen like never before.

Thunderclap Blade Master shook his head with a wry smile and said:

"We probably can't do that. Only the old Sword Demon could possibly ensure that the sword intent endures and remains accessible for others to study. But the old Sword Demon's whereabouts are unpredictable, and he might not even get involved in such matters..."

"I really don't know how Heavenly Sword Real Person comprehended such unparalleled Sword Intent. Perhaps it was a sudden Enlightenment... If his cultivation were a few levels stronger, perhaps he would be able to fight against the old master Dao Mo in the future."

At this point, everyone couldn't help but feel a little relieved. Fortunately, the Heavenly Sword Real Person was still young and vigorous; otherwise, if he had become a peerless swordsman, they would have truly been in despair.

Their only asset now, capable of rivaling the swordsmen, is the third-ranked Blade Demon on the Celestial Person Ranking.

Everyone shook their heads and smiled wryly, then discussed taking other measures to counter the existence of the True Martial Sword Monument.

This was the first time the True Martial Sect had come into the sights of many major powers. This was even more significant than the previous two incidents of the Heavenly Sword Slaying Demons. After all, the two main characters involved were both experts at the Celestial Person Ranking. Don't be fooled by their low ranking; there were only thirty-six such experts in the entire Great Flame Dynasty.

Moreover, it symbolizes a struggle between swords.

The Great Flame Dynasty, various Daoist sects, the Southern Frontier Alliance, the Great Enlightenment Temple, the Sword-Questioning Pavilion... these top forces were all secretly discussing the matter.

And in a certain main hall.

The powerful figures of the Demon Sect were also discussing this matter.

Seated at the head of the table were not just one person, but three. One of them wore a bronze demon mask, while the other two were a dignified middle-aged man with silver eyes that made people feel uneasy, and a beautiful middle-aged woman in green with a seductive figure and a smile that carried a certain allure.

These are the three vice sect leaders of the Demon Sect.

"So it seems that when Elder Wang and his group of five attacked the True Martial Sect last time, Old Daoist Tianjian had been holding back a lot of strength? Otherwise, he alone would probably have been enough to repel Elder Wang and his group of five."

The masked man's voice was somewhat sinister.

Although he has temporarily abandoned the attack on the True Martial Sect, it does not mean that he has forgotten this hatred.

But now, the world has been shocked by this battle. The strength shown by the Heavenly Sword Real Person is beyond imagination. Even if we want to take on him in the future, he will be a tough nut to crack.

The silver-eyed man guessed:

"Perhaps the Prince of Zhenbei happened to be at True Martial Mountain that time, so this old thief hid his strength?"

The beautiful woman in green nodded in agreement:

"Tianxing is right, Ghost Face. I think we need to put the True Martial Sect on hold for now. There's this old Daoist Tianjian who has even erected the True Martial Sword Stele, attracting many swordsmen. It won't be easy to take down the True Martial Sect in the future. It's not worth the loss. After all, the True Martial Sect doesn't actually have much hatred for us."

An elder immediately suggested:

"Three vice sect leaders, perhaps we can try a different approach?"

He glanced at the masked man and laughed:

"I've heard that one of the Ghost-Faced Deputy Sect Master's peerless geniuses has entered the Blood Demon Pool and caused quite a stir. He has the potential to become a saint and comes from the True Martial Sect. In that case, why don't we send him to try and see if he can bring the True Martial Sect under our control?"

"If this works, we will not only have one less competitor, but we will also have a powerful influx of fresh blood."

The three men had different expressions; they naturally knew that the elder was referring to Qin Yun.

Qin Yun's transformation in the Blood Demon Pool went unexpectedly smoothly and caused quite a stir, alarming the Grand Elder, who even granted him special permission to enter the deeper parts of the Blood Demon Pool to draw power.

Ghost Face slowly shook his head and said:

"The probability of this plan is too low; Qin Yun betrayed the True Martial Sect back then..."

The beautiful woman in green glanced casually at her long, slender fingers and said:

"Although he betrayed us, the bond between master and disciple is deep, like that of father and son. I don't think Daoist Longshan is necessarily heartless towards this former disciple. It wouldn't hurt to test him once Qin Yun comes out of the Blood Demon Pool."

The masked man stared at the beautiful woman without speaking, but anyone could see his displeasure. After all, Qin Yun was his man. After a few breaths, he suddenly said:

"Vice Sect Leader Lin, I've heard that my niece Ruhua is now stunningly beautiful, possessing the appearance of a saint. Since you think so highly of Qin Yun, why not let her marry Qin Yun? Perhaps this could create a beautiful story for our Holy Gate in the future."

Lin Xueshuang's eyes narrowed, and she snorted coldly:

"That little devil Ruhua is no match for a saintess; she's disappeared again recently."

However, she soon seemed somewhat tempted and began to consider it carefully:

"However, after Qin Yun emerges from the Blood Demon Pool, perhaps we can try to let the two of them interact."

Ghost Face burst into laughter.

Xiang Tianxing, standing in the middle, frowned slightly and interrupted:

There's another important matter recently.

Everyone's expression tightened as they realized what Xiang Tianxing was talking about.

"The Southern Frontier Alliance has gone mad, launching attacks on several of our strongholds in succession, catching us off guard. Especially in Baizhou, near the south, one of our branch strongholds was wiped out, and a Celestial Person Realm elder was killed!"

In an instant.

Everyone was furious.

Although I had heard about this before, I didn't know that a Celestial Person Realm elder had also been killed.

Lin Xueshuang's eyes flashed with Sha Qi:

"Is the Southern Frontier Alliance trying to start a war with us? Do those shady characters think they can challenge our Holy Gate just because they've formed an alliance? If they're not afraid of benefiting the Great Flame, then come on!"

Ghost Face pondered, somewhat puzzled:

"Is there some misunderstanding? Our Holy Gate and the Southern Frontier Alliance have never had any conflicts. After all, they also hope to step out of the Ten Thousand Mountains. It is said that the living environment in the Ten Thousand Mountains is becoming increasingly harsh, with frequent rampages by Mutant Beast. Even the outer areas are not as safe as before."

"Whatever the reason, even if there's a misunderstanding, we have to beat them into submission first! Only then can we sit down and talk!" Xiang Tianxing stood up, his silver eyes flashing with murderous intent.

"Then let's fight!"

Everyone was outraged.

It's bad enough that the Great Flame Dynasty is dominating them, but now even the Southern Frontier Alliance dares to provoke them?

The group reached a consensus and began discussing various counterattacks.

Without a sound.

Amidst the turmoil surrounding Heavenly Sword Real Person, various undercurrents began to stir between the Southern Frontier Alliance and the Demon Sect. This puzzled the Great Flame Dynasty, which had noticed some of the commotion. They wondered why the two had suddenly started fighting. However, this was a good thing for them, so they were happy to sit back and watch the tigers fight, and even occasionally stepped in to fan the flames and add fuel to the fire.

The one who started all of this was leisurely enjoying himself at the Dao-Seeking Courtyard.

After the great battle ended, Ning Qi finally had some free time.

No one disturbed him. All True Martial disciples who wield swords are obsessed with comprehending the True Martial Sword Stele. After Luo Wentian established various rules, he gradually opened it up to martial artists outside the True Martial Sect. Swordsmen were given priority, but other martial artists could also comprehend it if they wanted to, although there would be fewer spots available.

Ning Qi lay on the rattan chair, while the Enlightenment Tea Tree beside him thrived under the nourishment of the Blood Jade Elixir, slowly growing to almost reach the height of his thigh.

He himself was communicating with the Sword Intent on the True Martial Sword Stele, sensing the imprints left by those who had comprehended it over the years.

Although he had made some small gains, it was still a short time. However, Ning Qi was very much looking forward to it. At least it showed that this method was feasible. One person's wisdom was far inferior to his, but the efforts of tens of thousands of people would definitely elevate his Sword Dao to an unprecedented level.

"The application of techniques from the True Martial Inheritance proved remarkably effective in this battle, which led to such a decisive victory."

Ning Qi recalled the sword strike that had previously defeated the Thunderclap Blade Master.

The transformation of the Heavenly Sword into Nine gave him great inspiration.

"Perhaps, the Heavenly Sword Technique can be further refined to integrate with Sword Formation formation."

A flash of inspiration struck Ning Qi. He had previously created some powerful Sword Formation, such as the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Sha Sword Formation, which astonished several experts at the Celestial Person Ceremony Celestial Person Realm. The True Martial disciples had already made a name for themselves in Qingzhou with this Sword Formation.

The Heavenly Gang and Earthly Sha Sword Formation has become a signature feature of the True Martial Sect.

When Ning Qi created the Heavenly Sword Technique, it was to unleash his own Gang Qi and merge it with the power of heaven and earth. It was powerful but lacked finesse because his understanding of the power of heaven and earth had not reached that level.

Now that Ning Qi's foundation is deepening, it can naturally be further strengthened.

This was not difficult for him.

"However, with my current strength and content of Gang Qi in the Jade Liquid Realm, transforming the Heavenly Sword into Nine Realms is relatively easy. If I improve a bit more, I might be able to fuse with the Heavenly Gang Sword Formation with a full-force burst, but any more than that and I'll run out of steam."

"To fully realize the Heavenly Sword Technique and evolve the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Sha Sword Formation, one must first reach the Yuan Pill Realm."

"As for the myriad swords descending from the sky, that requires one to be at least at the Celestial Person Realm."

Ning Qi, on the other hand, was somewhat looking forward to it.

He cultivates the Myriad Manifestations True Qi and masters many paths, but currently his Sword Dao and killing prowess are among the best. With the constant feedback from the True Martial Sword Stele, he will likely continue to lead the way.

"However, the Heavenly Sword Technique is actually a fusion of Sword Intent, Gang Qi, and the power of heaven and earth. With my abilities, transforming it into the Heavenly Blade Technique or the Heavenly Spear Technique would be no problem at all."

Thinking of this, Ning Qi's lips curled into a slight smile.

He reached out and summoned a powerful, purple-hued longsword that flew out of the room and landed in his hand.

A gentle touch.

The newly acquired Heavenly Thunder Blade immediately trembled, with lightning flickering on its blade, even resonating with some kind of lightning power in the high heavens.

"This sword... is somewhat special. It seems capable of drawing upon the power of Heavenly Thunder. Previously, the Thunderclap Sword Master used this sword to gather momentum and further amplify his thunderous sword intent, but he did not develop the power of the Heavenly Thunder Sword to its fullest extent. Fortunately, I have some knowledge of swordsmanship, and the fusion with the Thunder Tiger's pseudo-core has given me some insights into the Dao of Thunder."

Ning Qi chuckled softly.

With a swing of the Heavenly Thunder Blade, a thunderous blade aura surged forth, only to vanish in an instant just before it touched a peach tree.

If Thunderclap Blade Master were to witness this relaxed and carefree state, he would surely be dumbfounded, as his signature martial art had been perfectly replicated by someone else, and even surpassed it.

"The Thunderclap Blade Master can be considered a genius in the art of the blade. Once the Thunderclap Secret Manual arrives, he can study it carefully."

Ning Qi was quite interested in the Celestial Person Secrets.

Building up your foundation now will allow you to thrive even more after advancing to the Celestial Person Realm.

Setting aside distracting thoughts, Ning Qi turned his gaze to the Heavenly Thunder Blade.

Just like with the Azure Treasure Armor before, he was not only limited to obtaining a piece of Treasure Armor and a treasured sword. He hoped to comprehend the essence of the Heavenly Thunder Blade and the principles by which it draws in Heavenly Thunder Heavenly Thunder.

He had a premonition.

If it can be simulated, one will obtain a peerless Peerless Secret Art.

As his Gang Qi circulated, purple light flowed across the Heavenly Thunder Blade. Ning Qi was lost in contemplation, sensing the changes in the Heavenly Thunder Blade. His mind was filled with a constant stream of inspiration, but after a while, he shook his head slightly.

"To truly understand it, one must ascend to the highest heavens, or perhaps wait for a thunderstorm."

Receiving thunder requires firsthand experience.

Ning Qi was still somewhat wary of the true power of Heavenly Thunder. There were terrifying thunderbolts high in the sky of this world. If a Celestial Person Realm expert went too deep, he would be pulverized. Many ancient books recorded that some powerful people tried to explore beyond the heavens, but all of them ended in failure and met a terrible end.

"The Prince of Zhenbei is still at True Martial Mountain. Let's wait until he leaves before trying. There's no rush."

Ning Qi was very patient. After comprehending the Heavenly Thunder Blade Inscription, he began to cultivate in a calm manner.

The thunderous roar of the Great Grinding and Tempering Technique resounded in Ning Qi's ears, yet his heart remained calm.

Meanwhile, Mingwu Pavilion...

The Prince of Zhenbei sat opposite the Daoist Longshan.

After the great battle ended, the Prince of Zhenbei did not leave immediately. Since Li Ling wanted to comprehend the True Martial Sword Stele, the Prince of Zhenbei could only let him have his way. Fortunately, he also had some thoughts in his mind, so he stayed at True Martial Mountain.

During this time, the Prince of Zhenbei secretly observed the situation and became increasingly convinced that the True Martial Sect was extraordinary.

His disciples were quite talented, and the martial arts they displayed surprised him. They had a deep foundation, and he thought that he could find out the origin of the True Martial Inheritance when he had time. He felt that it was not simple.

What pleased him most was the Daoist Longshan's talent for teaching his disciples.

Some people Tiansheng to be masters. The incident with the Sword Master of Luofu made the Prince of Zhenbei realize that being a master is not about being the strongest, but also about compatibility.

He had witnessed Daoist Longshan instructing Zhuang Chen, and he knew he didn't possess that level of teaching ability. Therefore, the thought in his heart grew stronger, leading to today's scene.

"Has the Prince of Zhenbei been settling in well at True Martial Mountain these past few days? Please forgive me if I have neglected you in any way." Daoist Longshan was somewhat puzzled as to why the Prince of Zhenbei would come to visit today, but he still spoke politely.

He guessed that the Prince of Zhenbei might be preparing to leave, after all, he had rarely appeared in public recently.

But the first words from the Prince of Zhenbei stunned Daoist Longshan. He smiled warmly and said:

"You're True Person. I've come to ask you for a favor."

"Please speak, Prince Zhenbei. If it is within the power of my True Martial Sect, we will do our utmost." Daoist Longshan's expression turned serious; he had always remembered the kindness Prince Zhenbei had shown him.

The Prince of Zhenbei's expression was solemn:

"I want Ling'er to join the True Martial Sect."

Daoist Longshan a dilemma; he had just made a bold statement, only to be proven wrong:

"It 'Non-Self unwilling, it's just that Senior Tianjian is probably not willing to take on a disciple."

He instinctively thought that the Prince of Zhenbei wanted Li Ling to become a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Real Person, but that was unacceptable. Only he knew that the Heavenly Sword Real Person was his own junior disciple, so how could he possibly accept a disciple?

The Prince of Zhenbei shook his head and laughed:

"No, it's not about becoming a disciple of Heavenly Sword Real Person. I want Ling'er to become your True Person. Please grant True Person request, and I will prepare a generous gift for Ling'er."

After meeting Heavenly Sword Real Person that day, he felt that although Heavenly Sword Real Person was strong, he was definitely not suitable to be a master. He was too cold and ruthless.

This time, Daoist Longshan was even more astonished.

He never expected that the Prince of Zhenbei would actually ask Li Ling to become his disciple.

"This... I am unworthy and would likely only delay Your Highness's progress."

He was self-aware enough that if the heir of the Prince of Zhenbei wanted to become a disciple, there would be plenty of people vying to take him in, including some of the top experts on the Celestial Person Ranking. He had heard that the Sword Master Luofu, ranked twenty-first on the Celestial Person Ranking, had once been invited to the Prince's mansion, but later left.

Although Daoist Longshan boasts that he will have a place on the Celestial Person Ranking in the future, he has only recently broken through to the Celestial Person Realm and still needs time to accumulate experience and mature.

The Prince of Zhenbei rose, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed deeply.

"True Person, please don't be modest. To be honest, I have observed your True Person teachers. Ling'er lost his mother at a young age and is somewhat unruly, but he is extremely happy on True Martial Mountain. If he could become True Person disciple, it would be his good fortune. I have no other intention than to find a good master for Ling'er. I humbly request True Person permission!"

His words were sincere, and his attitude was very humble.

In the past, the True Martial Sect was targeted by the Demon Sect, and he did not want Li Ling to be in danger. However, this time, the Heavenly Sword Real Person Master has shown great strength, and the True Martial Sword Stele has attracted many swordsmen, greatly increasing the safety factor.

If he were to arrange for a few more powerful individuals to settle in True Martial City, Li Ling would be even safer than if he stayed in the Prince's Mansion, since the Prince of Zhenbei himself wasn't always watching over Li Ling.

The Daoist Longshan was moved.

For a peerless expert ranked seventh on the Celestial Person Ranking to act this way towards him demonstrates his sincerity.

He sighed inwardly, thinking how pitiful the hearts of parents are everywhere.

The Daoist Longshan helped the Prince of Zhenbei to his feet and sighed:

"Your Highness, please don't say that. To be honest, I also like Li Ling very much. His comprehension Root Bone are both excellent. He is sincere in his Sword Dao. With proper training, he will surely become a great talent."

"Thanks to the Prince of Zhenbei's favor, he will become my eleventh True Disciple in the future."

After learning of the Prince of Zhenbei's intentions, he readily agreed.

He wasn't exaggerating. In terms of Li Ling's own talent, he was indeed a fine disciple. Although he was a bit unruly, he was kind-hearted. Previously, when the Sword Master of Luofu came up the mountain to forcibly borrow the sword, he took the initiative to rebuke him.

Besides that.

Taking Li Ling as a disciple also means that the True Martial Sect backer, a very solid one.

If anyone else wants to mess with the True Martial Sect in the future, they'd better think twice.

A smile appeared on the face of the Prince of Zhenbei.

A weight has been lifted from my heart.

He laughed:

"Thank you, True Person! There is another matter. Ling'er admires Heavenly Sword Real Person's Sword Dao. Please convey to Heavenly Sword Real Person True Person that if he is willing to pass on his Sword Dao Ling'er, I am willing to exchange it with my Zhentian Fist, or perhaps find another Inheritance that Heavenly Sword Real Person is interested in."

Daoist Longshan's heart stirred, and he slowly nodded:

"If I have the opportunity to meet Senior Tianjian, I will convey this message truthfully."