Facing a Thousand Alone, Reaching the Capital (8000)

The laughter was incredibly loud, deafening, and filled with a genuine joy.

The laughter was like something out of a movie, where a master had just emerged from seclusion and burst into laughter, declaring himself invincible, only to be killed by a boot falling from the sky.

Xu Bai laughed loudly in his room, only stopping after hearing complaints from next door.

Taking advantage of his cheat ability to speed up the process, Xu Bai stayed in Soaring Cloud Prefecture for so long and finally finished all fifteen Nameless Saber Scripture manuals.

Looking at the panel in front of him made of pale blue smoke, he wanted to laugh out loud again.

[Name: Xu Bai]

[Realm Level: First Rank Loose Cultivator.]

[Swordless Saber Grand Technique (Transcendent Stage 1): Max Level.]

[The Inverted Purple Firmament Gang Wind Yin Yang Melody (Tier 9): Max Level.]

[Returning Wind Flowing Snow (Tier 5): Max Level.]

[Nine Revolutions of Action and Ruin (Rank 9): Max Level.]

[Moving Stars and Changing Constellations (Tier 9): Max Level.]

[Vajra Heart Demon Body (Tier 4); Max Level.]

[Strengthening Kidney Gathering Art (Tier 5): Max Level.]

[Hundred Poisons True Explanation (Tier 3): Max Level.]

[Ingenious Craft Puppet Technique (Tier 6): Max Level.]

[Undying Body (Remnant) (Tier 6): Max Level.]

[Water Adaptation Method (Tier 5): Max Level]

[Feng Shui Arithmetic (Level 9): Max Level.]

[Comprehension: Max level.]

First-class.

He has now reached the level of a first-class master.

Among them, these fifteen Nameless Saber Scripture brought about a huge boost to three skills.

First, there's the cultivation method. The name of the cultivation method, "Inverted Purple Firmament Gang Wind Yin Yang Melody," hasn't changed, but it's now at the ninth level. This is the opportunity for him to enter the first rank.

When he reached the first rank, he had already grasped the benefits that came with it.

Xu Bai raised his right hand, his fingers forming a knife-like shape. Then, a hazy aura of knife energy flowed between his fingers.

This is sword energy. At the second rank, every profession undergoes a qualitative change, and this is his qualitative change.

The blade energy formed from condensed gale force is more powerful and has extremely strong penetrating power, with an attack range farther than that of gale force.

Now that he has reached the first rank, his sword energy is even more solid. With just a flick of his finger, the sword energy can travel thousands of miles in an instant.

To truly take a person's head is as easy as taking something out of a bag.

Xu Bai could feel that the vast True Yuan Power within his body was undergoing a qualitative change. Once this qualitative change occurred, he would be able to condense his own Heavenly Change. However, he did not know what type of Heavenly Change it was.

However, it's too early to talk about the next realm, because he has no more progress to make. To reach the Transcendent Realm, he still needs to work on some cultivation techniques.

His second skill, Nine Revolutions of Action and Ruin, has also been upgraded to a level similar to the first rank.

To be honest, this skill didn't give him much of a surprise.

There were still some surprises; the speed had reached its limit.

Xu Bai sat in the chair. The next moment, the door not far away suddenly opened and then closed again, but he remained in the chair.

This is the afterimage left by high-speed movement. He had just moved extremely fast, but he still appears to be in the same position because his speed was too fast.

This is a surprise, but compared to the other two skills, the level of surprise is not very high.

The third skill Swordless Saber Grand Technique.

This is the last Nameless Saber Scripture released. Originally, a Nameless Saber Scripture General Outline was published, but after being combined, it became the Swordless Saber Grand Technique.

Most importantly, this is a highlight dish, with a skill level reaching the first stage of the Transcendent Realm, equivalent to the first grade of the Transcendent Realm.

The Transcendent Realm is an extremely important watershed for any profession; there is a world of difference Transcendent Realm or below it.

It can be said that those below the Transcendent Realm are nothing but ants. This statement is absolutely true. Even someone as strong as Xu Bai, who can challenge opponents of higher levels as easily as drinking water, would have to give way to those in the Transcendent Realm.

Although this is not a mental cultivation method but just a skill, it is still worlds apart from it.

The most important aspect of the original swordsmanship was the swordsmanship itself. This may sound a bit convoluted, but it was ultimately just swordsmanship, emphasizing various exquisite moves.

However, once you reach the Transcendent Realm, the power of this skill lies in the fact that it has transcended the original moves, and each move becomes the strongest sword technique.

To give a vivid analogy, the Chess Saber Five Styles a martial arts technique) used to be performed in a fixed way. Even if there were variations, those variations were still traceable.

Things are different now. After the Swordless Saber Grand Technique reached the Transcendent Realm, every move he made carried a casual attitude, bringing the original Saber Intent that Xu Bai possessed to its limit.

In the past, Xu Bai would have thought that no one could possibly beat someone with moves. Although there is a saying that a novice can beat a master, it is ultimately just a saying.

But once he truly understood the meaning of this move, he realized that it was indeed stronger than before.

After transcending the mortal realm, all that matters is a Heavenly Change.

Every move and every technique serves the purpose of the Heavenly Change Heavenly Change and conforms to its characteristics, while the Heavenly Change, in turn, amplify it.

The two complement each other, just like the white-clad man Liu Qingfeng that Xu Bai saw in the Human Ghost Market. Every move he made was unpredictable, but incredibly powerful. Every punch he threw could cause the heavens and the earth to shatter. This is a similar effect.

The moves are more in tune with the Heavenly Change, abandoning form and approaching nothingness.

It's more like a vessel for Heavenly Change.

Although Xu Bai is only at the first-grade level, it does not prevent his Transcendent Realm skill from having the effect of Heavenly Change.

Xu Bai raised his right hand, using it as a knife, and casually swung it out. He didn't use his True Yuan Power; he was just swinging it casually because he was worried about destroying the inn.

As he swung his hand, Xu Bai released it the next moment.

A chaotic aura suddenly appeared, but it quickly disappeared.

confusion?

Xu Bai was slightly surprised.

The Heavenly Change realm caused by the Swordless Saber Grand Technique of the Transcendent Realm was a chaotic aura, as if it had mixed all living beings into it.

"Could this be the Heavenly Change?" Xu Bai wondered to himself.

He was a little confused because he hadn't reached that level yet and couldn't understand much.

However, most of the skills of the Transcendent Realm are carriers of Heavenly Change. Whatever the Heavenly Change is, that is what is used. Therefore, he can deduce his future Heavenly Change from them, but he can only deduce a trace of them.

"I'm quite looking forward to it." Xu Bai stroked his chin.

Just this idea piqued his interest. Although it was only the tip of the iceberg, he wanted to see the whole picture. He could only wait until he Transcendent Realm.

However, based on his current estimation, the chaotic aura would likely be disrupted instantly if it encountered those first-rank individuals.

In short, it's very strong.

Xu Bai stretched, stood up, and habitually rubbed his lower back.

Even at his level, he wouldn't experience things like back pain or kidney deficiency, but he still had this habit.

Look at Yun Zihai, he's so young and already so weak. Men, you must take good care of your backs.

"Well, we've been delayed for so long, it's time to set off," Xu Bai thought.

He finally finished all the progress bars here, and there was nothing else to do. It would be best to set off for the Capital City as soon as possible, since Ye Zi was probably waiting for him there for a long time.

Xu Bai was already planning that once he met the emperor, he would definitely tell him how hard he had worked on his journey, and see if he could get some benefits out of him.

In addition to the Nameless Saber Scripture, the previous transaction also included the reward of free access to fourth-grade books in the Imperial Treasury for one month.

However, the fourth-grade book offers too little improvement to one's current level. Unless it is sold in large quantities, it is really difficult to continue.

He wondered if he could make more money. While thinking about it, he went downstairs, paid the bill, and prepared to leave.

Such a big thing happened in Soaring Cloud Prefecture that there was no governor left. The new governor had already been appointed, but he was just a pedantic scholar who didn't like Xu Bai at all.

Knowing that Xu Bai was here, they were even unwilling to come and see him.

Xu Bai didn't care about this, and he didn't want to see these people.

No matter what happens, the world continues to operate on its original trajectory.

At first, the people chatted enthusiastically about it, even treating it as a form of entertainment during their leisure time.

But after so long, the memories have faded, and they continue living their own lives.

Xu Bai led the fast horse, mounted it, and with a "giggle," left Soaring Cloud Prefecture.

The next destination was the Capital City, which was far from Capital City, but there were few places to stay along the way.

Xu Bai only specifically chose Shadow Courier Station as his stop, and then he rushed on without stopping.

Several days passed, and he was getting closer and closer to the Capital City. Just as he was about to arrive, he noticed that something seemed off about his surroundings.

He has now traveled halfway and is now in a desolate wilderness. Not far ahead, there is a small village. The village looks normal, at least from the outside.

However, after Xu Bai entered the village, he discovered that something was very wrong.

It was broad daylight, the sun was high in the sky, and its rays shone down, giving one the feeling of warm winter sunshine.

Although winter is approaching, no heavy snow has fallen, and the sun still reigns supreme.

Bathed in sunlight, Xu Bai surveyed the village and noticed numerous dense hoof prints, proving that someone had passed through here.

The villagers who passed by seemed normal; they didn't notice anything amiss.

They were all ordinary people, Xu Bai estimated that the other party would not make a move here, since he did not intend to stay here.

Xu Bai slowed down, listening to the villagers' conversation.

"This is the umpteenth time. Several groups of martial arts practitioners have passed through our village, seemingly heading specifically towards the Capital City."

"How would I know? But let's just not look when they pass by, or we'll get ourselves into trouble."

"You didn't see it, but a few days ago, two groups of people from the martial arts world met. They didn't know each other at first, but it seems they talked about cooperating and then left."

"Yes, yes, I've encountered that too. It seems to be because of a person Xu Bai. They didn't know each other before, but because of this person, they seemed to be quite close."

"Keep your voice down. Look, that young man is looking at us. Don't say anything."

Several villagers were chatting there, but when they saw Xu Bai's gaze, they all lowered their heads, stopped trembling, and hurriedly left.

Xu Bai stroked his chin, thinking to himself, "No wonder we've been so peaceful on this journey. Did these guys just start hanging out together?"

From the conversation of those villagers, I could tell that many martial arts practitioners had passed through here recently, and their destination seemed to be the Capital City.

Moreover, these people seemed to be specifically targeting him; even though they were complete strangers, they tacitly joined forces once they met.

"Interesting. Is this going to be a last-ditch effort?" Xu Bai surveyed his surroundings, and after finding nothing amiss, he spurred his horse and rode away.

He could tell that the other party would not be willing to give up, so this should be his final hurdle. But he would meet force with force and water with water; he had to get through this hurdle.

As Xu Bai headed towards the Capital City, a vast, densely packed crowd had gathered in a mountain far from the Capital City, stretching as far as the eye could see.

There is no leader here, because these people have all come from different places.

They gathered together for a common reason, and none of them would obey the other's authority. Their common reason was simple: to kill Xu Bai.

No one spoke, and no one stepped forward to take the lead, because there were no leaders left.

This mountain is very ordinary. It doesn't look like a towering mountain, nor does it have any beautiful scenery that has attracted writers and poets. It's just a bare mountain.

Everyone held their weapons and looked toward the mountain pass, a road that led to the Capital City.

At the end of the mountain road, a man dressed in ordinary clothes was riding a fast horse, on his way.

Because the road was empty, the man also saw the group of people in the distance.

"Hoo..."

The man pulled on the reins, stopping the horse, and smiled slightly as he looked at the vast expanse of people in front of him.

"There must be several thousand people here, right? So many people just to surround me, it seems you really have the heart to do this."

Although the sound was soft, it could be heard clearly by those around when it echoed across the open field.

The man in front of them spoke without any sign of nervousness, but rather with a hint of mockery, as if he didn't consider them human beings.

The thousands of people looked at each other, their strengths varying greatly, including many first-rank experts.

These experts were all standing at the very front; clearly, they were also ranked.

One of them stepped forward, raising his blade. "Blood Slaughtering Saber Wielder, this is your final test. Don't laugh at us; we don't want to play dirty tricks with you. If we do, we'll just be picked off one by one."

"Why don't we have our final battle right here and see who wins?"

This person is a first-rank master, but he is not young. He is already middle-aged and even approaching old age. He has obviously earned his title through the passage of time.

Xu Bai jumped off his horse, but instead of answering the man, he took off the reins, turned the horse around, and slapped its rump hard.

With a neigh, the horse took off and galloped away.

"Even if it's an animal, it doesn't have to die here. It's better to let it run far away."

As the fast horse rode further and further away, Xu Bai stretched.

"Indeed, I originally thought you were going to resort to underhanded tactics, but it seems that you have saved everyone time."

He habitually placed his hand on his waist, but did not touch the Black Saber Hundred Rends. Only then did he remember that his blade had been destroyed in the battle against the Gu God Sect.

After waving his hand somewhat awkwardly, Xu Bai finally looked at the group of people in front of him.

Several thousand people gathered here, and even though the space was vast, it still felt somewhat crowded. These people had all come spontaneously from various places.

"What merit do I, Xu, possess?" Xu Bai sighed and said, "Since you've all come specifically to ambush me, why not give me some face and disperse, lest you all lose your lives in vain?"

Although I've killed countless people, I don't want to kill too many. You all have your own things to do, why are you here to die?

"Xu Bai, stop talking nonsense." The person who spoke first said again when no one around spoke, "This place is beautiful and the scenery is beautiful. It is just right for your burial place."

Xu Bai asked helplessly, "Are we really going to fight?"

The man nodded.

The horde of people began to move, drawing their weapons one after another, their various auras constantly accumulating.

These people are all of different strengths, but when they come together there are several thousand of them, which is still a force to be reckoned with.

No one spoke, because the fighting spirit between the two sides had reached its peak. No one knew who made the first move, but the swarm of people suddenly launched a fierce attack.

When thousands of people and so many attacks converge, you realize how terrifying it is. The sky, which was originally broad daylight, suddenly turns into night in the face of these various attack methods.

This isn't a physical phenomenon of darkness; it's because the entire sky is blocked.

Xu Bai raised his head, looked at the approaching attack, and took a deep breath.

Having just entered the first rank, he encountered such an ambush, and the sheer number of attackers was astonishing. However, for him, it was a good opportunity to test his strength.

"This battle should teach the younger generation a lesson, so they won't go looking for trouble."

Xu Bai had also heard that the younger generation was not willing to submit to each other. Now that he had stepped out, many young people were bound to be eager to fight and would turn their attention to him.

But the people he was facing now were the older generation, so he didn't want to waste his time on these things.

This battle is a chance to prove myself and let those people know what level I really am, which will also save me from future troubles.

Seeing the approaching attack, Xu Bai pointed his fingers like a knife, and then a semi-transparent blade aura appeared on his fingers.

This sword energy was invincible.

Xu Bai slowly raised his hand, facing the sky before him, which was as dark as night, and suddenly unleashed his sword energy.

—The Swordless Saber Grand Technique!

An attack unique to the Transcendent Realm erupted from between his fingers; this strike, though without a blade, was faster than any blade.

A huge rift was torn open in the sky, and the overwhelming attack, which had been spreading from the front to the horizon, vanished in an instant with a single finger.

Moreover, an atmosphere of chaos is gradually spreading from the sky.

This is Heavenly Change unique to Xu Bai. Although Xu Bai can only touch the tip of the iceberg and can only unleash it through the Swordless Saber Grand Technique, it is already enough.

The chaotic atmosphere was despairing, and Xu Bai swung his right hand again.

This strike, though seemingly casual, was invincible.

The dozens of first-rank experts at the forefront were all elderly. After witnessing Xu Bai cleave the sky with a single strike, they were completely stunned.

Even the most skilled martial artist would find it impossible to defeat an attack from thousands of people with a single, casual move.

That's incredible!

They were shocked, and at the same time, they felt the chaotic atmosphere!

"It's Heavenly Change!"

"No, it's not Heavenly Change. He only touched that trace. He's not even Half-Step Transcendent."

"Is he some kind of ancient monster reincarnated? These days, who has a young person this terrifying!"

"Throughout history, I have never seen a young person like this before. How is this possible?"

Chaos originates from the mind; its effects may seem insignificant at first glance, but it subtly and gradually changes things.

The despair born of the chaos was creeping into their hearts, rendering them unable to muster any will to resist. Then, Xu Bai's second strike appeared.

The sword energy suddenly spread out, like bursting sunlight, as if it were evaporating the seabed.

This strike was like the blazing sun, but within that blazing sun lay terrifying despair and chaos.

Some people have lost their grip on their weapons; they are struggling with the turmoil deep within their hearts.

They seemed to see themselves in a stitched-together world, a world where nothing was there, yet everything was there, conflicting with each other, making them feel uneasy.

"Boom!"

The ground began to sink, and terrifying cracks spread out like a spider web. The hundreds of people at the forefront, along with the dozens of first-rank experts, were reduced to ashes by this single strike.

The remaining few thousand people looked up at the ordinary-looking young man in front of them, and their despair was magnified infinitely at that moment.

This man is invincible!

No one knows who came up with this idea, nor did he say it aloud, but this idea, like a magic net, was gradually spreading through the invisible air.

Amidst the accumulated chaos, they even entertained insane thoughts.

In the chaos, someone with low strength suddenly drew their own knife and stabbed themselves.

"Hahaha, finally free! Finally free! Xu Bai, you're finally dead!"

With wounds on their lips, these people, killing each other, uttered desperate cries, each of them driven to madness.

Most people could still withstand it, but for them to fight Xu Bai while they were still resisting him was simply a pipe dream.

"Is this the Transcendent Realm? It's only a slight Heavenly Change, yet it's so powerful. Below the Transcendent Realm, people are like ants. This saying is indeed true," Xu Bai thought to himself.

He also felt the terror of this chaos, especially when the sword technique was used as a medium, it was brought to its fullest extent.

But now is not the time to continue feeling good; it is the time to kill.

Xu Bai began to walk slowly forward, uttering a sentence with each step.

"I originally intended to spare your lives, but you have gone further and further down the path of courting death."

"Since you all want to die, then I will grant you a quick death."

"Today, not one will escape."

After saying his last words and taking his last step, Xu Bai raised his right hand and ripped through the void in front of him.

The next moment, the terrifying blade energy arrived again.

Xu Bai into the sky like a shooting star, following the sword energy, and fell into the crowd.

The blade's energy tore through the air, killing hundreds and turning them to ashes.

With each step Xu Bai took, he casually waved his hand, but each wave carried with it the chaos of Heavenly Change and terrifying sword energy.

Each wave of his hand could take the lives of hundreds of people, like harvesting leeks.

He strolled leisurely, like an old farmer cutting leeks.

"Kill! Kill them all!"

"Don't be afraid anymore, don't despair anymore."

"If this continues, we're all doomed!"

Those around him suppressed their inner turmoil, but their hands still trembled as they launched another attack on Xu Bai.

Xu Bai seemed oblivious, not even glancing at it, nor making a move to resist.

He just waved his hand, waving the knife.

Countless attacks rained down, and with the circulation of True Yuan Power, the Moving Stars and Changing Constellations was unleashed.

These attacks returned along the same route, landing among the crowd and taking countless lives.

Xu Bai continued waving.

Every time he waved his hand, it instilled fear in people.

But now they can't escape.

Xu Bai unleashed the Nine Revolutions of Action and Ruin.

His terrifying speed left only afterimages around him, as if there were countless Xu Bai.

Coupled with that terrifying and chaotic atmosphere, this group of people... finally broke down completely!

On the vast, boundless mountain, a blood mist composed of blood vapor actually rose up.

No one knows how much time had passed, but from the other side of the mountain, a young man wearing a Daoist robe emerged.

The ordinary clothes on the outside had been reduced to ashes, and the Sun and Moon Daoist Robe was soaked in blood.

Xu Bai looked down and said, "It's impervious to swords and blades, unaffected by water and fire, and can even repair itself, but it lacks the ability to clean itself."

He shook his head, lifted his foot, and his True Yuan Power flowed wildly.

The next moment, it transformed into a blur and rushed towards the Capital City.

Behind him lay a mountain of corpses; apart from a few lucky ones that turned to ashes, the rest were reduced to ruins.

Some bodies were split in two, some had severed hands and feet, and some were cut in half.

It was a horrific sight, like a hell made of flesh and blood.

The forest was stained crimson with blood, and the ground was soaked in blood. If a timid person passed by, they would surely be scared out of their wits.

Xu Bai this battle.

The Capital City.

As the capital of the Great Chu Kingdom, this was the richest and most prosperous place in the Great Chu Kingdom.

Here, various families flourish and become deeply intertwined.

Wealthy merchants are everywhere here, and powerful families are even more numerous, not to mention the officials from the imperial court, who are as common as hairs on a cow.

At this moment, two young men were waiting at the entrance of the north gate of the Capital City.

This is a teahouse, built right near the entrance. The two young men are dressed plainly, but they possess a unique air about them that most people don't have.

The two young men found a window seat to sit down and drink tea, where they could see the situation at the North Gate.

One of the young men raised his teacup, took a reluctant sip, and said, "Brother Lin, I'm here to give you courage, to put it bluntly, to back you up. Aren't you going to buy me a drink?"

Lin Ming turned around, looked at the young man in front of him, and said expressionlessly, "Qin Feng, you know me. With a major battle imminent, I must maintain my best condition. Drinking will only hinder me, so I will not drink."

Qin Feng said speechlessly, "Then you can't stop me from drinking."

"Besides fishing, do you also enjoy drinking?" Lin Ming asked expressionlessly.

Qin Feng was taken aback, silently took a sip of tea, and stopped talking.

The mere mention of fishing fills him with worries, after all, he, an air force pilot, has yet to catch a single fish.

He was doing well at the Ancient Moon Sword Sect, but the sect leader insisted on calling him to the Capital City, saying he wanted to see how Xu Bai would behave after arriving in the Capital City. He had no choice but to come along the way, fishing as he went, and that's how he got here.

The sect leader is naturally Chu Yu's mother.

Qin Feng didn't know what kind of performance to look at, but he thought it would be fine to just be an observer. However, his friend Lin Ming called him over to be a witness for him.

What kind of testimony? Of course, it's challenging Xu Bai.

Lin Ming, a disciple of the Earth Saber Pavilion, possesses unparalleled mastery of the Earth Blade technique and is a second-grade genius.

He heard that Xu Bai was skilled with a knife, so he decided to challenge him and stayed here day and night.

Of course, Qin Feng didn't care about this. He was just idling around anyway, so watching the show was fine too.

And he wasn't the only one watching the spectacle.

Two women were gazing out the window at a table not far away.

Both women were veiled, but their features revealed that they were both beautiful.

"Sister Liu Xu Catkins, do you think the young master will arrive today?" Ye Zi rested her chin on her hand, looking at the city gate with worry in her eyes.

After arriving, Wu Hua left not long after, but Liu Xu arrived before she left, and that's how Ye Zi met her.

Ye Zi heard that Liu Xu had come to the Capital City specifically to wait for Xu Bai, so the two of them became acquainted after a while.

Upon hearing this, Liu Xu shook her head and said, "I don't know either, but given his personality, you don't need to worry about him. Instead, you should worry about his enemies."

At this time, Liu Xu had become the Director of the Bureau of Surveillance and was also a third-rank expert.

She did come here on business, and it was related to Xu Bai.

She happened to run into Ye Zi, so she waited for Xu Bai with Ye Zi and took care of him as well. After all, as the head of the department, she still had some power in this unfamiliar place.

After listening, Ye Zi nodded slightly, but her eyes involuntarily turned to the city gate.

They had been waiting for a long time, but hadn't seen Xu Bai yet, and had to wait here every day. But she wasn't anxious at all.

Just as Liu Xu said, we have confidence in the young master; what we should worry about are his enemies.

As Ye Zi pondered this, she watched.

Just then, a familiar figure appeared before Ye Zi.

This man was wearing a very conspicuous Daoist robe, and he walked straight into the Capital City.

Ye Zi was stunned for a long time before she reacted. "It's Young Master!"

She was about to go downstairs when someone was faster than her.

It was neither Liu Xu, nor Qin Feng, nor Lin Ming.

On the street, a figure leaped high into the air and landed next to Xu Bai.

"The Yin Yang Arts Liu Family, please enlighten us Blood Slaughtering Saber Wielder!" A young man blocked the road, raised his hands, and clasped his hands in a fist salute.