Blade Demon and Sword King, a Great Terror in the Unseen

Amidst the intense scrutiny of the world.

The Demon of the Blade approached slowly.

The Sunset Sword Sect is a magnificent sight, with cascading silver waterfalls. Since the rise of the Sun Chasing Sword King, the sect has risen at an extremely rapid pace and is already showing signs of becoming the number one Sword Dao holy land in the world. Within it are many holy lands such as the Burial Sword Pool and Sword King.

In the past.

The Sunset Sword Sect rarely receives outside guests.

However, since the Blade Demon Challenge was a grand event, they naturally could not show weakness. They allowed many martial artists to watch from the outside, and while everyone marveled at the Sunset Sword Sect's strength, they also looked forward to the upcoming battle.

Regardless of how the Blade Demon views it.

Currently, the Sword King of the Sun is the highest-ranked swordsman on the surface.

Fifth on the Celestial Person Ranking!

These are truly peerless experts standing at the pinnacle of the Great Flame, even if you include those reclusive old monsters.

The Blade Demon stood at the foot of Sword King. His dark eyes rippled slightly as he looked over. He sensed an extremely powerful Sword Intent lurking there. If he wasn't mistaken, it was someone who, like himself, was on a similar path.

His fighting spirit surged, realizing that this Sun-Chasing Sword King was stronger than he had imagined.

The sword intent soared into the sky, sweeping through the clouds, and an invisible vortex was gathering. Countless people were terrified by this demonic sword intent, especially those spectators who had watched every battle since the Sword Demon's birth, who were all extremely excited.

They were staunch supporters of the Blade Demon, and it was perfectly clear that the Blade Demon was much stronger than when it was first created.

This completely confirms everyone's guess: the Blade Demon's emergence this time is to test his blade against the world's strongest warriors, in an attempt to reach the supreme realm.

All members of the Sunset Sword Sect gathered at Sword King.

They were startled and bowed in unison, shouting:

"Please, Ancestor, come out of seclusion!"

Countless eyes were focused on Sword King Sword King, which also had many mysterious legends. It was said that this was the place where the Sun-Chasing Sword King comprehended the sword. Originally, it was just an ordinary mountain, but over time, every flower, grass, tree and stone was imbued with powerful Sword Intent, and thus it was called Sword King.

Previously, people were unsure whether this legend was an exaggeration by the Sunset Sword Sect to boost its reputation.

But what I see today...

I now realize how shallow we are.

As the Sunset Sword Sect members descended in unison, everyone saw that the once silent Sword King seemed to come alive. Streams of Sword Intent rose into the sky, coalescing into a magnificent spectacle, like a great sun, leaving everyone speechless.

A faint voice rang out:

"All of you, step back."

Everyone stared intently and saw a figure facing the Blade Demon. The old man had sword-like eyebrows and a majestic figure. Just standing there, he exuded an aura of overwhelming power. Being able to use the sun as his symbol, he was certainly no ordinary person.

The Sword King looked at the Blade Demon opposite him, his gaze falling on the hilt of the blade at his waist with a look of caution.

He sighed softly:

"The world truly harbors hidden dragons and crouching tigers. First, an unheard-of Heavenly Sword Real Person appeared, and now you, sir, have emerged out of nowhere, invincible. Your sword must be nearing completion."

Everyone was astonished.

The Sword King Chasing the Sun also mentioned the Heavenly Sword Real Person, and seemed to hold him in high esteem in his words.

The Demon Blade spoke slowly, his voice somewhat hoarse:

"You're almost there, but you're not far off either."

The Sword King Chasing the Sun laughed heartily, feeling a sense of joy at suddenly finding a kindred spirit.

"How about we decide the winner in three moves?"

"Good."

The Blade Demon's voice remained as calm as ever, but everyone was astonished. Since his birth, the Blade Demon had hardly spoken, except for a few words after his battle with the Divine Wind Blade Sovereign. But now, before the battle even began, he was already Sword King, which showed how much he valued the Sun Sword King.

Everyone secretly looked forward to it.

They stared wide-eyed, even holding their breath, afraid of disturbing the battle between the two peerless experts.

In an instant.

The situation is constantly changing.

The Sun-Chasing Sword King pointed his finger, and a vast Sword Intent condensed, transforming into a dazzling sun hanging high in the sky. Even from a great distance, everyone could feel that astonishing sense of oppression. No matter what things in the world were, even divine mountains, great peaks, ancient rivers, and deep seas, how could they compare to the boundless grandeur of the sun?

The name "Sun-Chasing Sword King" does not mean chasing the sun like Kuafu, but rather pursuing one's own Sword Intent as vast and boundless as the sun.

His attack at that moment immediately shocked countless people. Such Sword Intent was rare in the world. The Sun-Chasing Sword King had not made a move for a long time, and it was clear that he had improved again.

A ripple appeared in the sword demon's dark pupils as his fighting spirit surged, and he gently stroked the hilt of his sword.

A terrifying demonic aura surged and swept across the area. The Blade Demon was now transformed into a demonic blade. Some recognized it as the peerless strike that had defeated the Divine Wind Blade Master—the Human-Demon Blade!

With just one move, the two unparalleled experts had already pulled far ahead of the others.

Then everyone understood.

The top five experts on the Celestial Person Ranking have already reached different realms, far surpassing others.

A dazzling sun descended from the sky, carrying immense pressure, while a jet-black demonic blade rose against the current, possessing an invincible aura capable of annihilating everything.

Like cooking oil over a raging fire.

A chilling hissing sound echoed from all directions in the void. The great sun was trying to devour the demonic blade, while the demonic blade was trying to annihilate the great sun. Terrifying Sword Intent and blade intents were contained within them. If even the slightest fluctuation were to leak out, it would be enough to destroy the Sunset Sword Sect into a thousand holes.

Strangely, the two simply dissolved into each other without any extra fluctuations.

A moment later.

The Great Sun and the Demon Blade vanished simultaneously, and countless clouds swept by. Everyone was shocked. This was the first ruthless person who could rival the Demon Blade. The people of the Sunset Sword Sect cheered in their hearts and showed even greater respect for their ancestor.

However, the expression on the Sword King of the Sun's face was slightly complicated.

Only he knew that he had lost that exchange of blows. Although the loss was small, it was still a loss. His opponent's skill in the art of the sword was clearly superior to his own, and the demonic sword intent was even stronger than his own Sun Chasing Sword Intent.

He took a deep breath and said:

"It seems I underestimated you."

"I have spent 160 years comprehending the Dao, and I have developed an unparalleled sword technique. Please, sir, assess it."

His eyes blazed with fighting spirit.

I had initially planned to decide the outcome in three moves, but now it seems unnecessary and a waste of time, so I might as well be more decisive.

"That's exactly right!" The Blade Demon's hoarse voice rang out, and in an instant his hair danced wildly. Everyone could see that his demeanor was completely different from before, and he clearly regarded the Sun Chasing Sword King as a completely different opponent.

The Sword King Chasing the Sun laughed heartily, looking up at the sky.

With a smile, Sword King behind him suddenly shone brightly. The flowers, trees, sand and stones on it seemed to come alive, and astonishing Sword Intent burst forth from all things. The scene was incredibly terrifying, leaving everyone dumbfounded.

"Everything can be a sword? This is the highest realm of Sword Dao! Legend has it that this is the realm of the Sword Saint. Could it be that the Sun-Chasing Sword King has already reached this level?"

Someone, their hands and feet trembling, pointed out the mystery in the matter, causing an uproar among the crowd.

The Demon of the Blade also fixed his gaze.

He saw the mystery, his eyes gleamed with a divine light, and he was eager to try it out.

The Sword King of the Sun's laughter echoed in all directions; he was open and honest.

"Sword King has sat in seclusion for 160 years. Although he has not been able to glimpse the supreme sword realm, he has still made some progress. However, this was due to the advantage of having home ground, so please forgive him."

Everyone seemed to be deep in thought.

It's clear that the Sword King's ability to turn everything into a sword is incomplete. Moreover, it relies on Sword King. Only through the daily influence of his Sword Intent can this place achieve the point where flowers, grass, and trees can all generate Sword Intent.

But in any case, this is a level that is difficult for any swordsman in the world to reach.

now.

Countless Sword Intent converged on the great sun, making it even more dazzling and several times stronger than before.

The Sword King of the Sun was extremely serious. His entire being was enveloped by the great sun, as if he had transformed into the sun itself. Only his loud laughter emanated from within. He didn't care about winning or losing; he was simply delighted to have a worthy opponent today against whom he could give his all.

The sword demon brushed the hilt of his sword at his waist. For the first time, he removed the "iron block," which was now less than half the width of a hand. He raised the "sword" and slashed down, the sound carrying an extreme demonic quality.

"This sword is named Heavenly Demon."

He wields three swords: the Human Demon, the Earth Demon, and the Heaven Demon.

Now, facing the Sun-Chasing Sword King's sword strike that encompassed 160 years of time, the Earth Demon Blade was unable to cope, so he unleashed the Heavenly Demon Blade.

In an instant.

All things were silent, yet an endless stream of sword intent seemed to erupt from the void, deepening the demonic nature of this strike. An invisible vortex distorted everything, and the sword demon's form had merged into it, its terrifying power overwhelming the Sunset Sword Sect.

All the onlookers were trembling with fear, as if the end of the world had come.

The sun blazed overhead, each ray of light a terrifying Sword Intent. The demonic blade cleaved through the void, creating a demonic world that seemed to devour everything. No Sword Intent or light seemed able to escape this terrifying prison.

Both are expanding further.

Cover everything up.

Countless people were shocked, their eyes widening instinctively. At this moment, even the supporters of the Heavenly Sword Real Person couldn't help but doubt whether the Heavenly Sword Real Person was truly comparable to the two before them. They had witnessed the unparalleled scene of the thirty-six Heavenly Swords traversing the sky, but they felt that they were no match for the Great Sun and the Demon Blade before them.

The dark vortex engulfed the sun, like a celestial dog swallowing the sun.

The world was plunged into darkness.

Everyone closed their eyes, only able to feel waves of aftershock passing through them, making them tremble.

finally.

As the ripples subsided, everyone looked in the distance and saw the Sun-Chasing Sword King still standing in the same spot, while the Blade Demon was about to turn and leave.

"What happened? The Blade Demon lost?"

This thought had just begun to cross everyone's minds.

The Sword King of the Sun showed a wry smile and shook his head helplessly:

"Your swordsmanship is the best in the world. Even with the help of Sword King, you were still outmatched. I am no match for you."

Upon hearing this statement...

The crowd was in an uproar, and the Sunset Sword Sect members were devastated. Clearly, the Sun Chasing Sword King had lost. Although he wasn't as badly injured or defeated as the others, a loss was still a loss.

The Demon Blade paused, as if reminiscing:

"You're stronger than that person from twenty years ago; he only managed to withstand half of my Heavenly Demon Blade technique."

Everyone was horrified.

Who could this person be from twenty years ago? It must be none other than the former third-ranked Celestial Person Ranking, Wuwei Ke!

Only when this secret was revealed by the Blade Demon did they realize that Wuwei Ke had failed to even withstand half a move of the Heavenly Demon Blade from the Blade Demon, while the Sun Chasing Sword King had taken the blow unscathed. Although he had lost, it was clear at a glance who was superior.

The Sword King of the Sun simply sighed.

He has no intention of comparing himself to others.

"Next, is it a battle with Heavenly Sword Real Person?" he asked curiously.

He already knew the name of the Heavenly Sword Real Person. As fellow peerless swordsmen, he knew from the True Martial Sword Stele that this Heavenly Sword Real Person was no ordinary person and was no less than himself. As for the Blade Demon in front of him, there was no need to say more. He had just been defeated by him. He was even looking forward to a battle between these two peerless experts.

The Demon Blade nodded and said:

"That's right. I visited True Martial Mountain before, and his Sword Intent left me uncertain."

The Sword King of the Sun gleamed. "Very well, I'll be there to watch."

The exchange between the two powerful figures sent shockwaves through everyone's hearts. The previous mystery was finally solved: the Blade Demon had indeed gone to True Martial Mountain first, and the Sun Sword King's statement that he would go to watch the battle only heightened the anticipation to the extreme.

The Demon Blade nodded.

He stepped into thin air and vanished.

The words that the Sword King of the Sun was about to say were swallowed back down.

He originally wanted to ask the Blade Demon if there was an even stronger strike, because he sensed that there was still unfinished potential in the previous Heavenly Demon Blade, but in the end he didn't ask. Although he and the Blade Demon had some mutual respect, this ultimately involved the other party's secrets.

Furthermore...

If there were an even stronger strike, we might see it soon.

It's not hard to tell from the words of the Blade Demon that even after witnessing his most powerful sword strike, the Blade Demon still felt that the Heavenly Sword Real Person was stronger than him.

He wasn't Qi Ingestion, but he was even more curious about the Heavenly Sword Real Person he had never met before.

Watching the Demon of the Blade depart.

The events of today spread throughout the world with lightning speed.

The Sword King has been defeated, and the Demon of Blades has triumphed once again!

At this point...

The power of the Blade Demon is now unmatched, and some even believe that General Yanwu and Elder Tingfeng might not be able to defeat him.

The Blade Demon grew stronger with each battle, until only one person remained.

Heavenly Sword Real Person.

This is another peerless expert who appeared out of nowhere. If his previous achievements were extremely dazzling, now he pales in comparison to the Blade Demon. After all, the Blade Demon has almost taken half of the Celestial Person Ranking, including several of the top ten experts.

This final battle.

Extremely eye-catching.

Countless people flocked to True Martial Mountain, and even the three forces of the imperial court, the Demon Sect, and the southern border, who were engaged in a fierce battle, turned their attention to it. After all, this was almost the strongest battle below the level of Martial Saint. Although such a battle did not have the decisive effect of Martial Saint, it still had a great influence.

Looking at the three factions, each of them only has two or three such powerful figures.

Amidst this craze...

The disciples of the True Martial Sect were extremely busy, as dealing with the daily influx of martial artists into True Martial City required a great deal of energy. However, they were filled with pride, because these people had come for the sake of Heavenly Sword Real Person, and this was their honor.

All foreign affairs were left to Luo Wentian.

Ning Qi himself remained completely unmoved.

He only needed to consider one thing: how much force to use to defeat the Blade Demon.

"The situation of the Great Flame Martial Saint is unclear, so it's best not to be too ostentatious. Victory is necessary, but not a crushing one. Just show the level of your Sword Intent." The contents of the silver pages he obtained from Wu Jianghe made Ning Qi somewhat wary.

While the Demon Sect and the Martial Saint soon to be born in the Southern Frontier are certainly enemies, the Great Flame Martial Saint Dynasty may not be any better. If he truly erased the Law of Martial Saint, wouldn't that be like handing it over to them?

If we prematurely reveal our combat strength, which is close to that of Martial Saint, it will cause unnecessary trouble.

Ning Qi felt that it was most appropriate to use his combat strength before he broke through to the Celestial Person Realm.

He shook his head slightly, clearing his mind of distractions. He didn't waste any more energy on this matter, but instead began to contemplate his own cultivation.

After stepping into the Celestial Person Realm.

To continue growing, one must naturally concentrate the three elements of essence, energy, and spirit.

"To condense the three flowers of essence, energy, and spirit, one must Flesh Refinement to condense the flower of essence, temper the Gang Qi to condense the flower of energy, Spirit Refinement to condense the flower of spirit."

"How is it tempered? It involves resonating with the power of heaven and earth, somewhat similar to the Heaven and Earth Great Grinding Tempering Method and the God Forging Method that I created before, only not as refined as my previous ones."

"But cultivating all three realms simultaneously is not an easy thing. That's why many people only cultivate one realm. Even so, it takes ten or even several decades to make any progress. I have the foundation of the Great Grinding Technique of Heaven and Earth, so my progress is naturally incomparable to that of ordinary people, but it is still very slow."

"At this rate, when will I achieve the Three Flowers Perfection?"

Ning Qi frowned slightly.

These days, besides refining the secret technique of the unity of Celestial Person and man, he has been trying to cultivate the Celestial Person Realm. He improved the Great Grinding Technique of Heaven and Earth, which allows him to temper his essence, energy and spirit at the same time, but the progress is still very slow.

If this continues...

It will probably take seven or eight years for the Celestial Person to Perfection.

This speed was naturally dozens of times faster than others, but for Ning Qi, it was still too slow. The crisis in Southern Xinjiang and the Demon Sect had not yet been resolved, and he needed to improve his strength as quickly as possible.

"Back when I was in the Gang Essence Realm, the reason my Heaven and Earth Great Grinding Gang Technique and God Forging Technique could progress by leaps and bounds was because I had come into contact with a higher level of power beforehand. But now, when I'm using the power of heaven and earth to temper the Three Flowers, the effect is naturally not as good."

In other words, do I need a more powerful "motor"?

A series of inspirations rose in Ning Qi's mind, and various thoughts flashed by. After stepping into the Celestial Person Realm, his comprehension improved further, and in the blink of an eye, he already had a goal.

"Heavenly Thunder Technique!"

"I previously comprehended the Heavenly Thunder Heavenly Thunder Technique using the Heavenly Thunder Blade, which allows me to draw upon heavenly lightning for my own use. The power of Heavenly Thunder is strong and domineering. If I could fully control it to temper my essence, energy, and spirit, the effect would be outstanding. However, the effect of ordinary Heavenly Thunder might not be much greater. To achieve maximum efficiency, I still need to go to the high heavens!"

Ning Qi let out a soft breath.

"The forbidden zone of lightning high in the sky is terrifying, but if I only draw in the lightning from the edge and don't venture into it, there shouldn't be any problem. After all, my strength is far, far greater than before."

The more Ning Qi thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.

He made up his mind.

Once the secret technique of achieving oneness with Celestial Person is sublimated and one's strength is further enhanced, one can attempt to draw upon Heavenly Thunder to temper one's essence, energy, and spirit.

Thinking this, he felt inexplicably relieved.

Recently, as he stepped into the Celestial Person Realm, the more he sensed the power of heaven and earth, the more he felt that there was a great terror hidden in the the Unseen. This situation has never been recorded in other books related to the Celestial Person Realm, and he had never had this feeling when he used the secret technique of the Celestial Person to control the power of heaven and earth.

Ning Qi didn't know whether it was because his senses were too sharp, or because his control over the power of heaven and earth far surpassed that of other Celestial Person Realm, that he was able to detect it.

But he knew this was definitely not an illusion.

"If those at the Celestial Person Realm cannot sense it, then those at the Martial Saint should be able to. Could this immense, unseen terror be related to the the Unseen Martial Saint in some way?"

Ning Qi couldn't guess.

But he thought he needed to become stronger as soon as possible.