" Celestial Person and nature, the universe enters my blade."
"Severing cause and effect, I am free to face life and death."
This is the name of the Celestial Person One Saber Slash!
The illusory humanoid figure pointed its fingers like a knife and made a light slash.
The movement was so light and casual, as if it were merely brushing away a speck of dust.
However, it was this one flick—
The surface of the entire Old Dragon River was pressed down an inch by that flash of light.
The reeds along the water's edge lay flat and bent down, as if millions of people had knelt down at the same time.
Even this entire world seemed insignificant under the power of this single strike.
"No--!"
The river god was filled with shock and rage, and his enormous demonic body twisted wildly, only to find that there was no way to escape.
The blade of light descended from the void, growing closer and larger until it filled its entire field of vision.
Its body was too large, and the blow came quickly and fiercely.
The ending was already predetermined.
No matter how it tries to maneuver, it can't escape this one blow.
The knife flashed from the fish's back, exiting through its belly, almost splitting the entire black-backed fish in two.
In an instant, dark red blood gushed out, staining half of the river surface red.
The turbulent water surface calmed down instantly.
The surging water columns, having lost the support of the power of heaven and earth, fell back into the river like rootless duckweed.
The world fell silent.
As the morning mist dissipated, sunlight streamed down from behind the clouds.
Luo Tianshui slumped onto the bamboo platform, looking up at the young man who had sheathed his sword.
The morning light shone on him; his blue robe, soaked with river water and blood, clung to his body, outlining the strong lines of the young man's shoulders and back.
Her lips moved a few times, but in the end she only uttered one word:
"You..."
Upon hearing this, Lu Guan slowly dispersed the figures behind him and turned to look at Luo Tianshui, whose face was blank.
He sheathed his sword and asked, "Have I not yet had the pleasure of learning from you?"
The woman snapped out of her daze and replied softly, "I am Luo Tianshui, Bronze-Token Demon-Slaying Envoys."
Lu Guan nodded, indicating that he understood, then reached out and took out the silver token, waving it towards the water.
A wisp of the river demon's remnant soul slowly rose from the bottom of the water, bluish-white in color, like a translucent little fish, before disappearing into the silver plaque.
Upon seeing the silver medal, a flicker of understanding crossed Luo Tianshui's blank face.
'So you're Silver-Token Demon-Slaying Envoys; no wonder you dared to get involved in this mess.'
Considering the other party's methods, she couldn't help but feel a surge of envy.
She instantly realized that this person would soon cross that threshold and become the cultivator she had been longing for day and night.
[A fish demon at the Perfected Gang Condensation Realm, having cultivated for 1,100 years, but with low aptitude, has extracted 480 years of effective Cultivation.]
[Remaining Cultivation: 1259 years]
"Call..."
A hint of joy appeared in Lu Guan's eyes.
Reaching four digits in Cultivation level is a significant achievement.
Just then, a message popped up on the panel.
[A Dao Field can be synthesized by consuming one thousand years of Cultivation.]
[ The Dao Field: a place of Inner Landscape, a wonder of heaven and earth, infinitely Mystery ]
Lu Guan's pupils suddenly contracted.
Something related to the Inner Landscape Realm!
The Dao Seed already possesses infinite wonders, yet it is only synthesized through a hundred years of Cultivation.
What is this Dao Field for that requires a thousand years of Cultivation to build?
This was almost all of his wealth.
They really dare to ask for that!
However, Lu Guan knew very well that the only drawback of expensive things was that they were expensive.
However, this is clearly not the time for him to investigate the wonders of the Dao Field.
Composing himself, Lu Guan looked at Luo Tianshui: "Can you still move?"
A flush of color rose on Luo Tianshui's pale cheeks. She bit her lip lightly and tried to support herself.
However, his arm went weak and he fell back down.
Lu Guan understood, stepped forward, bent down, and reached out to embrace Luo Tianshui's slender waist.
It's soft and feels nice to the touch; you can tell it hasn't been used for body tempering.
He shook his head inwardly. How could he not train his body? Having more methods meant having more ways out.
In his eyes, Luo Tianshui was a typical underachiever, going down a dead-end path.
If you only cultivate internal strength and not physical fitness, you will become like fish on a chopping board once your Gang Qi is exhausted.
If he hadn't developed into a polygonal warrior, both of them would be dumbfounded on this bamboo platform now that their Gang Qi is exhausted.
The next second, with a light touch of his toes, Lu Guan rose gracefully into the air.
His figure swept swiftly across the river, his toes touching the water and creating ripples. In a few leaps, he landed on the shore with Luo Tianshui.
"You, you killed the River God! You killed the River God!"
A roar suddenly rang out from the shore.
The town mayor's eyes were wide open and bloodshot as he pointed an enraged finger at Lu Guan, his whole body trembling.
"If we kill the River God, who will protect our Five Li Town and ensure good weather and abundant harvests? Who will guarantee that every family will return with a full catch every time they set out on their boats?"
The old man stomped his feet in anger.
"Quick! Grab him! Don't let him get away!"
He whirled around and shouted behind him, "If I'm not mistaken, those are the court's lackeys!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a dozen or so burly men, armed with harpoons and wearing short jackets, stepped out from behind him.
However, instead of rushing towards Lu Guan as the mayor expected, these people crossed their harpoons and locked him tightly from behind, keeping him firmly in place.
The iron fork tips were crossed and stuck in his neck, icy cold.
The old man froze, and exclaimed in disbelief:
"How dare you! You dare lay a hand on me? Are you all insane? Beware the River God's wrath..."
The sound stopped abruptly there.
The town mayor suddenly fell silent, his face froze, and he slumped down, head bowed in dejection.
The river god is dead, what punishment can he possibly inflict?
thump.
One of the burly men kicked out, and the town mayor's face contorted in pain as he grimaced. His legs couldn't withstand the force, and he suddenly knelt on the ground.
Immediately afterwards, several harpoons pierced through his body without hesitation, pinning him to the ground.
"Hehe..."
The fishermen had fierce expressions on their faces.
'That damned old man is really senile. If they can kill the river god, can't they kill us too?'
"If you want to die, just say so. Don't drag us into it!"
"Reporting to your Excellency, the river demon's accomplices have been brought to justice!"
One of the fishermen stepped forward and knelt down with a thud.
Lu Guan looked up and saw the middle-aged man who had been spying on him last night.
The man banged his head on the ground until it bled, crying out, "Thank you, sir, for saving my son's life from the demon!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Guan raised an eyebrow but remained silent.
He overheard the conversation between the couple inside the house last night.
At this moment, was the man truly grateful to Lu Guan for saving his child, or was he terrified, fearing that Lu Guan would kill him?
None of that matters anymore.
After all, as the man said, the river monster was slain, and the accomplices were brought to justice.
They were just pitiful fishermen who had been fooled.
Is that really the case?
Lu Guan had no interest in dealing with these trivial matters.
To be born in a world rife with demons and monsters is inherently tragic.
In remote and desolate places, to the local people, anything that allows them to survive, whether it be a demon or an evil spirit, is a god.
Perhaps after he left, a new demon might be established as the river god.
They weren't as powerful as the previous one, but for these fishermen, being able to gather fish and shrimp underwater and return home with a full catch was enough.
Lu Guan spoke indifferently, " The Demon-Slaying Envoys exterminate the demon; all other bystanders may leave."
Realizing he had no intention of pursuing the matter, the crowd quickly scattered like birds and beasts.
In the blink of an eye, the shore was empty.
Only the mayor's corpse remained lying on the ground, the harpoon still embedded in his back, blood pooling everywhere.
Lu Guan glanced back at the Old Dragon River behind him and couldn't help but sigh.
Unfortunately, the demons are in the water, and the group of demons gathered by the river monster would probably have fled long ago upon hearing the commotion, making it impossible to kill them.
They're all Cultivation!
The moment the river monster died.
In the boundless river and sea, a colossal creature, winding and twisting, with horns atop its head, opened its eyes in the darkness.
"The incense offerings... have been interrupted in one place."
"Check!"