Prairie Sword Saint!

Time flew by, and several days passed in the blink of an eye.

At Jianghai Martial Arts Academy, birch leaves before the main gate swirled in the wind and drifted onto the roof of a luxury car parked by the roadside.

Teachers and students gathering to see him off stood by the gate, watching Lin Mofeng exchange farewells with Old Li.

"Senior Lin is heading back to the imperial capital already? That was so fast!"

"I heard something came up at the last minute. What a shame."

"When will Senior come back again? I still have so many cultivation questions I haven't had the chance to ask him..."

Listening to the discussions about him around him, Lin Mofeng felt somewhat reluctant to leave, though he maintained his usual composed expression.

"Mofeng, if you have time, you can come back whenever you want."

Old Li looked at Lin Mofeng and said kindly. "The academy will always be your home."

"Mm, Teacher, I understand."

Lin Mofeng nodded and looked up at the Jianghai Martial Arts Academy plaque above the main gate. Suddenly, he said with some regret:

"It's a shame there wasn't enough time. I still haven't had the chance to meet the Sword God..."

Hearing this, Old Li felt helpless as well and said in a deep voice:

"Mofeng, Sword God Senior's temperament... is somewhat unusual."

Over the past few days, he had seen just how deeply obsessed Lin Mofeng was with the Sword God, but there was nothing he could do about it.

Ever since the Sword God had carved words onto the stone monument, Lin Mofeng had been unable to forget his identity. He had searched all over Jianghai City, looking everywhere for traces of the Sword God.

He had even asked the commander of the Star Police Department and the Martial Hall Master to send people to search.

However.

It had all come to nothing.

"It's alright, Teacher. It seems my fate with the Sword God has not yet arrived. There is plenty of time ahead; we'll have a chance to meet someday."

Lin Mofeng spoke softly. Recalling the sword intent he had sensed on his earlier trip to Sword Valley, he still felt lingering fear.

Mountaintops had been cleaved apart, cliffs reduced to rubble. Such magnificent natural scenery had been altered by one man! Outsiders watched the spectacle, while experts saw the skill.

Unlike Innate Realm experts like Old Li, Lin Mofeng had been in the Grandmaster Realm for a long time and could better sense the terrifying nature of that sword intent.

At first, he had even begun to question life, filled with intense jealousy.

Why was the Jianghai Sword God so powerful? Was Heaven really so partial to you?! But after several days had passed.

As Lin Mofeng sensed more and more of the sword intent in the valley, emotions like jealousy and envy had all turned into sighs... He was simply too powerful.

Before absolute strength, nothing anyone said mattered.

If the gap was only slight, people would envy, resent, and hate.

But if the distance between them was as vast as a galaxy, even the deepest jealousy would fade away, leaving only incomparable admiration in one's heart.

That was simply the truth...

"There is always someone stronger."

Lin Mofeng shook his head and looked at Old Li, saying remorsefully:

"Teacher, I used to be too arrogant. When you told me those words before, I dismissed them with contempt. But now, it truly seems that way..."

"It's good that you understand. Mofeng, Sword God Senior truly is extraordinary."

Old Li stroked his white beard. Remembering the Sword God's earlier display, he said with a beaming smile, "It is truly a great blessing that Senior has come to sit in Jianghai City... After all, he is a Grandmaster expert."

"Teacher, there's something I need to tell you."

Lin Mofeng looked at Old Li and suddenly spoke seriously. "Based on the sword intent I sensed in Sword Valley these past few days, Sword God Senior's strength is likely above the Grandmaster Realm..."

"What?!"

Old Li's eyes widened abruptly. He asked in disbelief, "Are you serious?"

"Mm."

Lin Mofeng nodded with certainty. "The sword intent in Sword Valley reaches the heavens. Even I could not strike as he did."

"Above the Grandmaster Realm..."

Upon hearing this, Old Li muttered to himself, trying to absorb the impact of this explosive revelation. His heart pounded wildly in his chest.

What did being above the Grandmaster Realm mean? Even the top families in the imperial capital had only a handful of existences this powerful! And yet.

One had now appeared in Jianghai City?

Could shallow waters truly nurture a real dragon? "Teacher, take it easy. Don't get too excited."

Seeing Old Li's emotions surge, Lin Mofeng hurriedly comforted him in a low voice. "This is only my personal opinion. It doesn't mean it is necessarily true; it is merely a guess... But I can guarantee that the sword intent in Sword Valley is absolutely far beyond the Grandmaster Realm."

"Good, good, good! Far beyond is good indeed. Senior truly is formidable."

Old Li clapped his hands in delight.

Beside him, Li Zixuan also looked pleased, a proud smile curling her lips.

After all, he was praising her teacher right in front of her.

The more highly he praised him, the happier she naturally was as his disciple! At that moment, Lin Mofeng glanced at Li Zixuan and suddenly remembered something. He reminded her, "It's getting late. Junior Sister Li, before I leave, there is one more thing I want to tell you."

"Mm, Senior Brother Lin, please speak. I will remember it well."

Li Zixuan nodded.

"This matter is actually somewhat related to the Jianghai Sword God."

Lin Mofeng began slowly. "A few days ago, I received word that the Prairie Sword Saint is traveling the world with his disciple, challenging swordsmanship experts from all walks of life.

"And now that the Jianghai Sword God has caused such a huge stir, they may come looking for him."

"The Prairie Sword Saint? Who is that..."

Hearing the unfamiliar name, Li Zixuan frowned slightly. She had no recollection of him.

Seeing this, Lin Mofeng understood and continued explaining:

"This Prairie Sword Saint does not operate in the inland regions. He comes from the Great Grassland within our country, so it is normal that you have not heard of him."

He paused, his expression turning grave. "According to the information I received, he has already entered the Grandmaster Peak, and his understanding of swordsmanship has reached perfection.

"In his early years, an Emperor-level Star Beast mammoth led a herd of elephants in besieging a settlement of herdsmen on the grasslands. With only one man and one sword, he wiped them all out."

"His disciple is even more exceptionally talented and has already defeated dozens of renowned Heavenly Talents in Huaxia."

"Now, the Prairie Sword Saint is bringing his beloved disciple to challenge swordsmanship experts across the land. They have defeated countless geniuses, all to forge his disciple's Sword Heart."

Hearing this.

Li Zixuan's face became solemn. "They are so arrogant. Do they really think no one in the inland regions can stand against them?"

"This..."

Lin Mofeng was briefly at a loss for words. Recalling the experts who had previously been defeated, he then shook his head. "Junior Sister, I remained in Jianghai City these past few days because I wanted to meet him myself, but now I fear it is too late.

"The Prairie Sword Saint loves challenging experts across the land, and his disciple is the same... Recently, the Jianghai Sword God has caused such a sensation online that they will surely be drawn here."

As he spoke, he looked intently at Li Zixuan, somewhat worried. "And since Jianghai Martial Arts Academy is the face of Jianghai City, his disciple may come here to challenge us.

"When the time comes, Junior Sister, as the leader of the younger generation, you may have to step forward and face him."

"Mm, Senior Brother, don't worry. I understand."

Hearing this, determination shone in Li Zixuan's eyes as she nodded.

As long as I cultivate One Sword Opens the Heavenly Gate to mastery, wouldn't this match be mine for the taking?!