Strolling at Leisure, Slaying Gu Changhe

True Martial City.

More and more people are gathering here.

Anyone with eyes to see can tell that this move is a blatant disgrace to the Sword-Questioning Pavilion. Once something is brought to the forefront, it must be addressed.

The two desolate figures atop the city gate shook everyone to their core.

Are these two people actually from the Sword-Questioning Pavilion?

"Hey! Besides the Sword-Questioning Pavilion Sect Master, who else knows? But whether it's true or not is no longer important. What's important is that the True Martial Sect has already made its stance clear. The key is how the Sword-Questioning Pavilion will respond."

"You're right. I have a feeling that a battle between the two factions is inevitable to quell this incident. Could it be that the True Martial Sect wants to rise to power by stepping on the Sword-Questioning Pavilion?"

A series of hushed whispers arose.

Some of the speculations were quite alarming to everyone.

Everyone knows that.

The Sword-Questioning Pavilion is no longer the key issue.

The key lies with these two spies; they represent the face of the Sword-Questioning Pavilion, which is why many people are lurking here.

The twins, Chen Xing and Chen Yue, also arrived nearby.

They were stationed in True Martial City on the orders of the Prince of Zhenbei, to protect Li Ling in critical moments, and therefore were also extremely concerned about the conflict between the True Martial Sect and the Sword-Questioning Pavilion.

"Sister, what should we do if the Sword-Questioning Pavilion and the True Martial Sect are at war?"

Chen Xing rolled his eyes:

"Is that even a question? Of course, we're helping the True Martial Sect. The Prince sent the two of us here not just to protect the young master, but also because he has high hopes for the True Martial Sect. As long as the young master's safety is ensured, we also need to help the True Martial Sect."

"If the True Martial Sect really can't hold out, the title of Prince will still be useful."

Chen Yue's eyes widened:

When did Your Highness say such a thing?

"Of course he told me secretly. Sister, you can't be trusted. The prince knows this very well."

After being teased by Chen Xing, Chen Yue immediately gave an embarrassed smile.

far away.

Qin Yun and the Holy Maiden of Southern Xinjiang looked over from a high place in the pavilion. With their eyesight, they could easily perceive everything in this area.

The Holy Maiden of Southern Xinjiang, with a slight lift of her eyebrows:

"The True Martial Sect's actions are truly unpredictable; no wonder they can cultivate a prodigy like Qin Shengzi."

Her words carried a casual tone. Having failed in her previous attempt to plant a spy, she was preparing to take other actions, but before she could act, news of the True Martial Sect's closure of its mountain was spread, and now she was even subtly provoking the Sword-Questioning Pavilion.

Qin Yun stared coldly at the Holy Maiden of Southern Frontier, his anger evident:

"Holy Maiden, I am no longer a member of the True Martial Sect. Do not bring this up again. You should use this time to worry about the affairs of your Southern Frontier Alliance."

The holy maiden from the southern border turned her head and met his gaze.

The two looked at each other like a couple, though not with such tender affection. The Holy Maiden of Southern Xinjiang chuckled first; she didn't know why, but she always found teasing Qin Yun to be a very interesting thing.

"It was Yiyi's fault, Saint Qin, please calm down." She apologized, her usually cold voice now carrying a rare softness.

Qin Yun turned his head away.

But he couldn't help but wonder, was this Southern Frontier Saintess named Yiyi?

The Southern Xinjiang Holy Maiden shifts the topic:

"How does Qin Shengzi think the Sword-Questioning Pavilion will respond?"

Qin Yun said calmly:

"A war between the two is inevitable."

"Who has the better chance of winning?"

"Since the True Martial Sect took the initiative to do this, it means they are not afraid of the Sword-Questioning Pavilion, nor are they afraid of the Wenxin Sword."

Upon hearing Qin Yun's words, the Holy Maiden of Southern Xinjiang's eyes flickered.

"If that's the case, then the strength that Heavenly Sword Real Person displayed in his last battle against Thunderclap Blade Master wasn't enough. Perhaps this time we'll be able to meet another martial arts expert who can simulate the power of others?"

Qin Yun was startled but did not reply.

The Holy Maiden of Southern Xinjiang simply said to herself:

"Southern Xinjiang and your Demon Sect must not be fooled in vain."

During the conversation.

The distant horizon was already rippled.

Several figures could be vaguely seen walking through the air, and in the blink of an eye, they had arrived in front of True Martial City.

Qin Yun and the Holy Maiden of Southern Border both focused their gazes and looked in that direction.

It's not just them.

All eyes were drawn to it.

The leader had white hair and an indifferent gaze. He held no sword, but a domineering aura emanated from him, so sharp that it stung the eyes and made people afraid to look directly at him.

Someone recognized him.

"It's Gu Changhe, the Supreme Elder of the Sword-Questioning Pavilion, the Sword Inquiry Master!"

"He's really out of seclusion! This is a really big deal!"

Many people's eyes widened involuntarily, and their hearts pounded.

The fourteenth-ranked expert on the Celestial Person Ranking is a living legend. Many people had thought he might appear, but they believed the probability was low. Many felt that in the end, the Sword-Questioning Pavilion Sect Master and several other Celestial Person would step in to resolve the matter.

But now it seems...

They were wrong; the True Martial Sect, or rather, the Heavenly Sword Real Person, was more influential than they had imagined.

Besides Gu Changhe, this group also includes Tang Qiu, the sect leader of the Sword-Questioning Pavilion, as well as a Celestial Person Realm and several Yuan Pill Realm, making for an extremely strong lineup.

Amidst the intense scrutiny of the world.

Gu Changhe and the others slowly stepped to the gate of True Martial City.

They looked up at the two people who looked miserable. Gu Changhe's expression was calm and indifferent, but Tang Qiu's pupils shrank and anger rose. He had personally sent these two people to True Martial Mountain. Before they left, he had carefully instructed them and promised that if they could bring back the secrets of True Martial Inheritance and the True Martial Sword Stele, they would definitely be heroes of the Sword-Questioning Pavilion.

But to my surprise, our reunion was like this.

The two spies were overjoyed to see Tang Qiu, but dared not show it in the slightest.

In front of the city gate.

Several figures approached.

Leading the group was Xiong Shi, followed by several newly recruited protectors.

Xiong Shi stared at Gu Changhe and the others, his muscles tense, but he still walked over without changing his expression. Several protectors felt a chill run down their spines, but they gritted their teeth and followed. They were serving the emperor and had to be loyal to him, so they could not back down at such a critical moment.

"Greetings, Senior Gu, Sect Leader Tang." Xiong Shi said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Tang Qiu glared angrily.

Gu Changhe then focused his gaze on Xiong Shi, a terrifying sense of oppression washing over him. Xiong Shi had to exert all his strength to activate a calming technique created by Ning Qi to avoid making a fool of himself. A flash of surprise crossed Gu Changhe's eyes, and he spoke calmly:

You're saying those two are spies?

Xiong Shi took a deep breath and did not back down:

"We were just about to have Senior Gu identify it! Perhaps Senior Gu won't recognize it, but Sect Leader Tang will surely."

Everyone around was stunned.

This punishment elder of the True Martial Sect is so brave! He's a peerless swordsman ranked fourteenth on the Celestial Person Ranking!

Qin Yun looked at his second senior brother, his fist clenching involuntarily in his sleeve.

Tang Qiu's anger intensified.

It was the perfect opportunity to reprimand him.

Gu Changhe spoke expressionlessly:

"Tang Qiu, do you recognize them?"

Tang Qiu's spirits lifted, and meeting the hopeful gazes of the two spies, he resolutely shook his head:

"I don't know him."

Gu Changhe looked at Xiong Shi and took a step forward:

He said he didn't know him.

Xiong Shi felt the pressure on his body increase even more, and he gritted his teeth and said:

"What Sect Leader Tang said may not be true. Our True Martial Sect has the Questioning Platform, which can verify the truth about these two people in front of the whole world!"

Gu Changhe simply shook his head indifferently:

"Too troublesome."

The third word had barely fallen when a sharp glint flashed and disappeared, leaving two headless corpses on the city gate.

Xiong Shi smelled the pungent stench of blood. His pupils contracted as he saw two heads floating beside Gu Changhe. Everyone felt a chill run down their spines. Gu Changhe glanced at them indifferently, without looking at any specific person, but everyone felt a sense of dread.

Gu Changhe's cold voice echoed in everyone's ears:

"I think it would be simpler to ask Heavenly Sword Real Person; he might know the identities of these two people."

Even the members of the Sword-Questioning Pavilion dared not say a word.

Everyone watched in complete silence as the figures slowly walked towards True Martial Mountain, their eyes wide with shock.

The Holy Maiden of Southern Xinjiang remained silent for a long time, and finally praised:

"What a brilliant 'Sword of Inquiry,' pointing directly to the heart, questioning one's own heart, and questioning the heart of others."

Qin Yun remained silent.

Everyone understood.

Gu Changhe clearly disdained to make things difficult for Xiong Shi.

This is to be straightforward and clear, without wasting time.

Whether these two are spies for the Sword-Questioning Pavilion is irrelevant; Heavenly Sword Real Person says they aren't, then they aren't.

But if not.

Then the True Martial Sect will have to pay the price.

Everyone trembled slightly, knowing that something big was about to happen. Only after the figures of the Sword-Questioning Pavilion members had gradually disappeared did everyone react with a start. After only a moment's hesitation, some skilled and daring martial artists followed.

The Sword of Inquiry and the Heavenly Sword Real Person.

If these two peerless swordsmen, who stand at the pinnacle of the Great Flame, were to fight, it would be an epic battle, a sight rarely seen even once every few decades.

Xiong Shi let out a long sigh of relief, circulating his internal Gang Qi again and again until the stiffness in his body slowly dissipated.

The pressure from Gu Changhe was immense; even without any deliberate targeting, it made him extremely uncomfortable.

He couldn't help but feel a little worried, but when he thought of his senior brother's calm demeanor, he felt more at ease.

"Let's go back up the mountain!"

One after another, figures flashed towards True Martial Mountain.

With his hands behind his back, Gu Changhe strolled along the stone steps of True Martial Mountain. His hair was white, but his steps were steady, and he looked like a well-maintained old farmer—if one ignored the two heads floating beside him.

He strolled leisurely, as if walking in his own backyard.

"This mountain is quite nice. Although it can't compare to some of the famous mountains and rivers within the Great Flame territory, it has a natural artistic conception. What do you think about establishing a branch of the Sword-Questioning Pavilion here in the future?"

He offered his comments casually.

Tang Qiu bowed and nodded, a look of satisfaction in her eyes:

"Your vision is divine. Some have said that True Martial Mountain is like Tiansheng divine sword, and now it seems there is some truth to that. As a branch site, it may be able to cultivate many talented swordsmen for my Sword-Questioning Pavilion."

The group reached the fork in the road.

To the left were still stone steps, while to the right were blue stone steps that shimmered with a faint blue light. Song Cheng and a dozen disciples were guarding there. When they saw Gu Changhe and the others coming to enjoy the spring scenery, the two heads hanging in mid-air beside them made them tremble with fear.

Gu Changhe completely ignored Song Cheng and the others; his eyes gleamed with astonishment.

"That's the Heavenly Ascension Staircase?"

Tang Qiu nodded repeatedly and explained the intricacies of the matter in detail.

Gu Changhe praised:

"It is indeed quite mysterious, and very useful for training disciples' character and willpower. The rumors in the martial arts world are true. This Heavenly Ascension Step can indeed be moved back."

Upon hearing this, Song Cheng and the others glared angrily, but the immense pressure rendered them speechless.

The other party completely ignored him, commenting on everything about True Martial Mountain without restraint, as if it were all theirs for the taking.

Gu Changhe climbed the steps.

He was somewhat angry before he arrived.

But after arriving at True Martial Mountain, he was no longer angry, especially after seeing True Martial Mountain and the Heavenly Ascension Steps.

He originally had no reason to take action against the True Martial Sect, but now that the True Martial Sect has given him the opportunity, everything is perfectly legitimate, and the Great Flame Dynasty cannot interfere.

The Great Flame's attitude towards conflicts between martial arts sects was actually quite ambiguous. It valued having a legitimate reason for a conflict and did not want to attack without cause, lest the conflict become too chaotic. However, it also did not want the martial arts sects to be too harmonious and needed them to engage in internal strife.

Go straight up.

The disciples guarding the mountain along the way seemed to be Movement Method, unable to speak or move, and could only watch them leave, angrily listening to their unrestrained evaluations of everything about True Martial Mountain.

until.

A sword-shaped monument appeared before them in the distance.

The two True Martial "Zhenwu" on it are eye-catching. At first glance, they seem ordinary, but upon closer inspection, they appear to be flying dragons and phoenixes. If you look further, you can feel that divine swords are soaring into the sky.

Tang Qiu and the others were stunned.

This was the first time they had seen the True Martial Sword Stele. A mysterious power enveloped it from afar, preventing them from seeing its Origin, but even the most outward signs were enough to shock them.

For the first time, Gu Changhe's eyes became serious.

After a long pause, he finally praised:

"What a remarkable Heavenly Sword Real Person! Truly extraordinary."

"Pity."

He shook his head again.

No one knew what he was regretting. Was it that Heavenly Sword Real Person wasn't from the Sword-Questioning Pavilion, or that the True Martial Sword Stele was born in the wrong place, or perhaps something else entirely?

"Tang Qiu, what do you think would happen if this True Martial Sword Stele were combined with our Sword-Questioning Pavilion's Inheritance Sword Tower?"

Tang Qiu's eyes lit up, and she said excitedly:

"Within a hundred years, my Sword-Questioning Pavilion will become the number one Sword Dao holy land of the Great Flame!"

Gu Changhe smiled:

"Good."

Luo Wentian's calm voice came from afar:

"Unfortunately, Senior Gu's wish cannot be fulfilled; the True Martial Sword Stele belongs to our True Martial Sect."

Upon receiving the signal from Xiong Shi, Luo Wentian led his disciples to the Mountain Gate. His expression remained relatively calm, but the other elders and disciples were furious, especially Zhuang Chen, whose chubby face twitched as he muttered to himself:

"You shameless old bastard, once I've mastered the Major Completion of Sword Dao, I'll bring your entire Inheritance Sword Tower back to fulfill your wish! However, it will be within our True Martial Sect that you'll be able to realize your pipe dream!"

He was about to whisper a few complaints to Li Ling when he realized Li Ling wasn't there. He turned his head and remembered that Li Ling had quietly told him that today was the day to learn swordsmanship from the senior Tianjian.

It suddenly occurred to him.

Gu Changhe has already come to our door, so Senior Tianjian should also appear later. Perhaps Li Ling will be personally brought out by Senior Tianjian? That would be so cool!

Thinking about it that way, he felt a little envious.

Gu Changhe raised his eyes and looked at Luo Wentian and the others. His gaze swept over them one by one, and each of them felt a terrifying sense of oppression.

But Gu Changhe quickly looked away; he didn't see anyone he wanted to see.

He ignored Luo Wentian's meaning.

The reason for speaking to Xiong Shi Xiong Shi that he was the only one who barely had any right to do so.

Now.

He felt that Luo Wentian was not qualified to speak with him.

Gu Changhe stood with his hands behind his back, took a few small steps, and stepped into the void, rising straight up. He stood even higher than the True Martial Sword Monument, and the heads of the two spies floated with him. He looked into the depths of the True Martial Sect, and his faint voice echoed through the mountains:

"Heavenly Sword Real Person, come out and greet me."

The sound started softly, but quickly grew to the roar of thunder, shaking all directions.

Luo Wentian and the others were all startled, their eyes showing surprise.

Once Gu Changhe stopped concealing his aura, it was truly terrifying. It was as if a divine sword that had been restrained had been unsheathed, with Sword Intent crisscrossing and seemingly about to tear through the void. They had no doubt that if they were in the midst of it, they would be reduced to countless fragments without any power to resist.

At the foot of True Martial Mountain.

All the martial artists stopped in their tracks, staring in astonishment at the figure in the void above. The fact that he was standing on the True Martial Sword Monument was enough to explain everything.

Is war about to break out?!

No one expected the Heart-Questioning Sword to be so domineering and direct, leaving no room for negotiation.

Even the Holy Maiden of Southern Xinjiang was somewhat solemn at this moment. Although she was an unparalleled genius, she was still far inferior to such a well-established old monster. Such a powerful figure was a very influential person even in Southern Xinjiang.

Everyone was watching.

As they awaited the appearance of that aloof, black-robed Daoist, countless gazes were already fixed on the direction of the back of True Martial Mountain, the very place from which the Heavenly Sword Real Person had emerged.

But they are destined to be disappointed.

One breath.

Five breaths.

Ten breaths.

The echoes of Gu Changhe's voice were growing fainter and fainter, but Heavenly Sword Real Person still hadn't appeared.

The group looked at each other in bewilderment.

"What's going on? Could it be that Heavenly Sword Real Person has gone out?"

Qin Yun's heart tightened.

Some disciples began to tense up in front of the True Martial Sect's Mountain Gate.

Why hasn't Senior Tianjian come out yet?

But seeing that their sect leader was simply watching Gu Changhe calmly, they gradually felt relieved.

Gu Changhe slowly opened his closed eyes.

He gazed indifferently at True Martial Mountain, the True Martial Sect, and the True Martial Sword Stele.

"Very well, it seems that I, Gu, have been inactive for so long that the world has forgotten me." He sighed, but the murderous intent emanating from the surrounding void made everyone at the foot of the mountain feel somewhat terrified.

The Sword Intent and murderous intent mingled, turning that void into a deadly wasteland, ready to shred and destroy everything.

A sword-like sound seemed to resonate within Gu Changhe's body, followed by the resounding cry of ten thousand swords echoing across the sky. Each swordsman struggled to control their own swords, but the blades continued to tremble and worship.

What is the Sword of Inquiry?

Questioning the heart of the sword, to master the Sword Dao, the sword of utmost sincerity under heaven.

Everyone was horrified.

Gu Changhe pointed his finger, and countless brilliant Sword Qi condensed, slicing towards the earth beneath the True Martial Sword Stele.

Is the Heavenly Sword Real Person afraid to come out?

Then break the True Martial Sword Stele!

The back hill.

Two figures, one tall and one short, were practicing swordsmanship in the mountains and forests. The younger Daoist was diligently learning swordsmanship, while the older Daoist in black robes watched indifferently, occasionally pointing out a wisp of Sword Qi to correct his mistakes, or using tree branches and leaves as swords to reveal his Sword Intent.

Li Ling dared not look at the Heavenly Sword Real Person beside him, but he held a deep admiration for the master's Sword Dao. Every time he learned swordsmanship, he made great progress. He was able to keep up with Zhuang Chen's pace, and learning swordsmanship from the Heavenly Sword Real Person was definitely a great help.

If it weren't for the fact that Heavenly Sword Real Person was so cold-hearted, he really would have wanted to follow Heavenly Sword Real Person and learn swordsmanship every day.

Suddenly.

A thunderous roar echoed from the Mountain Gate:

"Heavenly Sword Real Person, come out and greet me!"

Li Ling subconsciously looked in that direction, his eyes widening involuntarily. He could vaguely see an old man in a white sword robe stepping into the void and standing on the True Martial Sword Stele. He was somewhat angry; this was a great disrespect to the Heavenly Sword Real Person!

But he immediately realized what was happening.

This person was extremely capable; based on recent events, he roughly guessed the identity of the person before him.

"Ranking Fourteen on the Celestial Person Ranking: Gu Changhe!"

His breath caught in his throat.

But he immediately showed a pained expression as a Sword Qi aura struck his wrist.

"Practice your sword." The two cold words made Li Ling dare not be negligent.

But his thoughts couldn't help but drift forward.

Gu Changhe has gone up True Martial Mountain. Will Senior Tianjian accept the challenge?

He was filled with anticipation, imagining how impressive it would be if the old master Tianjian took him along!

The cold voice continued, interrupting his distracting thoughts:

"The Heavenly Sword Technique is Swordsmanship, Sword Intent, and even more so, the Sword Dao. Every sword strike you learn is part of the Heavenly Sword Technique."

Li Ling carefully remembered and deeply understood this sentence.

He knew that the old master Tianjian disliked giving up halfway and had already suffered from this before; once you started practicing swordsmanship, you weren't allowed to stop.

He diligently finished practicing the Swordsmanship.

finally.

I still couldn't help but ask:

"Senior Tianjian, are we really not going to go?"

Gu Changhe is an unparalleled expert, and I'm afraid no one in the entire True Martial Sect can rival him. Li Ling has already sensed the intense fluctuations coming from the Mountain Gate, and even he can recognize Gu Changhe's voice filled with killing intent and anger.

Heavenly Sword Real Person's eyes were utterly indifferent:

"I'll teach you another sword technique today. Watch carefully."

Li Ling's eyes widened instinctively.

Suddenly, the sword in his hand had appeared in the hands of the Heavenly Sword Real Person. The Heavenly Sword Real Person casually swung his hand forward, but there was no amazing Sword Qi or peerless Sword Intent. It was as if the sword blade had simply struck the void.

Ning Qi, inside the Dao-Seeking Courtyard, opened his eyes, smiled faintly, glanced at the direction of the back mountain, then at the direction of the Mountain Gate, and then focused his gaze on the Daoist scripture sent by the Wuxiang Sect in his hand.

He hadn't expected that the people from the Sword-Questioning Pavilion would actually come today.

but.

It's not a big problem.

Now that he has reached the Yuan Pill Realm, he no longer needs to reveal his Wu Xiang Gang body as before.

Li Ling stared blankly at the sword strike, his eyes filled with confusion.

But immediately.

This doubt turned into shock.

He sensed an astonishing Sword Intent soaring into the sky, but it wasn't right in front of him; it was at the Mountain Gate!

He turned around instinctively.

After the old master Tianjian finished swinging his sword, the True Martial Sword Stele, which had been silent all along, finally moved. He realized in a daze that this sword was not ordinary, but contained a supreme realm of Sword Dao that he could not understand at all.

At this moment, a corner of the Sword Dao is emerging through the True Martial Sword Stele.

Buzz!

A soft trembling sound emanated from the True Martial Sword Stele. At first, it was so faint as to be barely audible, but in the blink of an eye, it transformed into a surging river, flowing endlessly and sweeping across the surrounding area.

Gu Changhe was shocked.

Everyone was stunned.

They saw it.

After Gu Changhe swung his sword, the True Martial Sword Stele, which had been silent until now, suddenly reacted. An unparalleled, heaven-reaching Sword Intent burst forth from it, like True Dragon reaching out its claws in the sky, or a giant sea monster turning over.

Waves of energy swept outwards from the True Martial Sword Monument.

Gu Changhe's dazzling Sword Qi instantly turned into dust, offering no resistance whatsoever.

Gu Changhe's expression changed completely, becoming extremely solemn.

Everyone stared wide-eyed.

The Heavenly Sword Real Person has not shown himself, yet the unparalleled Sword Intent within the sword monument is already so terrifying?

A glint flashed in Luo Wentian's eyes. He was one of the few who had been mentally prepared. Looking at Gu Changhe, whose face had completely changed, he felt extremely pleased and even wanted to laugh out loud. The disciples guarding the mountain had already told him how arrogant Sword-Questioning Pavilion and the others were, regarding the many treasures of True Martial Mountain as their own.

Gu Changhe's white hair danced wildly as he unleashed his full power, drawing upon the Sword Intent of his heart to unleash a myriad of swords. Streams of heaven and earth's power swept in, transforming into boundless Sword Qi, each one Sword Qi enough to cleave mountains and sever rivers.

He roared:

"You have some skill, but you think you can make this old man back down with an inanimate object? Impossible!"

He was furious and felt insulted.

The Heavenly Sword Real Person disdains to show himself, which is a sign of looking down on me. Since that's the case, then he must pay a heavy price.

Gu Changhe looked at the True Martial Sect members, and for the first time, a boundless killing intent rose within him.

Only blood can wash away the shame he suffered.

Countless Sword Qi energies appeared around Gu Changhe, making him appear like a sword immortal, his power incredibly terrifying. The Sword Qi were aimed at the entire True Martial Sect, whistling down, making everyone at the foot of the mountain shudder.

But Luo Wentian stood in front of the Sword Qi, fearless and dignified.

He believed in Ning Qi.

A cold snort was faintly heard by the crowd.

The True Martial Sword Stele shone even brighter, with ripples spreading out and sweeping over at an extremely fast speed. The dense, howling Sword Qi that Gu Changhe had brought over was all turned into dust. A few aftershocks were like a gentle breeze, blowing across the robes of the True Martial Sect members.

"This breeze is actually quite comfortable?" Zhuang Chen said in a daze.

A smile crept onto everyone's faces.

The crowd below the mountain was stunned. This battle between such peerless experts was truly spectacular, but the difference in skill between the two was immediately apparent.

The Holy Maiden of Southern Xinjiang had an expression of disbelief in her eyes:

"Could it be that Heavenly Sword Real Person possesses strength approaching that of the top ten on the Celestial Person Ranking?"

This was completely unexpected for her.

She initially thought she might meet the hidden expert from the True Martial Sect and come out to fight together, but the way things unfolded made her realize that something was wrong.

Gu Changhe was furious.

But the next moment, his body froze.

A terrifying Sword Intent had already locked onto him, leaving him with no energy to care about the True Martial Sect members. Even the two heads that had been floating beside him instantly turned into blood and gore, some of which stuck to his robes, but he didn't bother with them.

A deep look of horror crossed his eyes:

"How can there be such terrifying Sword Intent? Could it be that a Sword Saint has descended upon the world?!"

But he immediately encouraged himself:

"It's just Sword Intent; without sufficient strength, it can't unleash much destructive power..."

He recalled the rumors Tang Qiu had mentioned earlier: the Heavenly Sword Real Person possessed unparalleled Sword Intent, but his lifespan was limited, and his cultivation was not outstanding.

But the thought had barely crossed his mind when his eyes widened.

Boom!

A deafening explosion resounded from high above, and everyone instinctively looked up. Chen Xing and Chen Yue were already frozen in place. Only one thought crossed their minds: how could there be such a vast difference between two people at the same Celestial Person Realm?

All that could be seen was the horizon.

Streaks of lightning, like dragons and serpents, were drawn in and disappeared into the True Martial Sword Stele without warning.

then.

Guided by the unparalleled Sword Intent within the sword monument, countless celestial swords soared into the sky.

This scene left everyone stunned.

Even Luo Wentian, who was prepared, was dumbfounded.

The sword monument draws in Heavenly Thunder, Heavenly Thunder transforms into a heavenly sword!

This scene is unheard of.

One after another, celestial swords carrying faint lightning swept across the sky, firmly locking onto Gu Changhe. He had nowhere to go, and cold sweat poured down his forehead. He realized that he had greatly underestimated the strength of the Heavenly Sword Real Person.

Such a terrifying existence, could he possibly rival the Sun-Chasing Sword King for the title of the world's greatest swordsman?

Thirty-six Heavenly Swords!

Someone whispered unconsciously.

In the previous battle against Thunder Blade Master, he only used the Heavenly Sword to transform into nine forms. However, now, Heavenly Sword Real Person has not yet shown himself, but has manifested thirty-six Heavenly Swords. The difference is too great. Everyone realized that Heavenly Sword Real Person had not used his full strength at all before!

Gu Changhe's body trembled. He roared and howled, using all his strength to manipulate the power of heaven and earth into Sword Qi. He tried to block the thirty-six heavenly swords, unwilling to sit and wait for death.

But it was useless.

The thirty-six celestial swords trembled slightly.

It then evolved into various mysteries, and in Gu Changhe's despairing eyes, it even transformed into a wondrous Sword Formation.

A single Heavenly Sword is terrifying enough, let alone when it is transformed into the Heavenly Gang Sword Formation.

Ning Qi used the Heavenly Thunder Technique to guide the Heavenly Thunder to split into sword Sword Qi, which only required consuming a portion of his Gang Qi as a guide. This was a new application he had recently discovered, and Gu Changhe became the first person to try it out.

The heavenly sword roared.

The void where Gu Changhe stood was completely submerged.

A series of Sword Qi erupted.

But it stopped not long afterward.

As everyone strained their eyes to see what was happening, a flash of Sword Qi appeared, and Gu Changhe's body was severed from his head. The members of the Sword Sword-Questioning Pavilion cried out in grief. Another Celestial Person Realm cultivator soared into the air, attempting to catch Gu Changhe's corpse, but then another flash of Sword Qi appeared, Celestial Person Realm died instantly.

Then, all the members of the Sword-Questioning Pavilion died, leaving only Tang Qiu standing there, stunned, his body trembling like a leaf.

The back hill.

Looking at Gu Changhe's fallen body, Li Ling felt a sense of unreality.

Is this really a peerless powerhouse ranked fourteenth on the Celestial Person Ranking?

I doubt even my own father could have it so easy.

The indifferent voice in my ear remained as still as a deep well.

"Keep practicing your sword."

Li Ling, as if frozen in time, instinctively wielded his sword. After a moment, a flicker of longing appeared in his eyes as he looked up and asked:

"Senior Heavenly Sword, will I one day become as powerful as you?"

The cold voice paused for a moment before replying:

"Meeting."

Li Ling smiled; his motivation to practice swordsmanship was stronger than ever before.

Sorry, I was a little late writing this whole section, otherwise you'd all criticize me for stopping at a crucial moment.