Supreme in the martial world, the treasured Dragon-Slaying Saber commands all under heaven, and none dare disobey
"The Dragon-Slaying Saber and the Heaven-Reliant Sword were forged right here in Xiangyang City. Back then, when the great hero Guo Jing and Huang Rong, the leader of the Beggars' Clan, knew that Xiangyang City couldn't be defended, they forged a divine weapon in advance..."
"With Heavenly Sword Abbess Miejue in her hands, many people have witnessed the power of the Heavenly Sword."
"These two divine Divine Weapon are incredibly sharp and exceptionally tough. Ordinary weapons would break upon contact with them. If a person in the Jianghu were to obtain them, they would naturally treasure them. Not to mention using them in battle, they would probably enshrine them and admire and worship them day and night."
"But no one would have imagined that the greatest secret of these two Divine Weapon lies not in themselves, but in what lies within them."
"The Dragon-Slaying Saber contains the martial arts legacy of the great hero Guo Jing, including the complete Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, the military strategy classic, and the Wumu Legacy. The Heaven-Reliant Sword contains the ultimate martial arts manual, the Nine Yin Manual, which even the Five Greats had to use to determine the victor in the Mount Hua Sword Tournament."
The ordinary people in the inn were fine with it; they were just there to listen to the commotion. However, intimidated by the atmosphere of the Jianghu arts world around them, they dared not speak, much less get up and leave.
But many people in the Jianghu showed longing on their faces.
The Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms and the Nine Yin Manual are extremely famous in the Jianghu; almost everyone in the Jianghu community knows them.
"The Dragon -Dragon Slayer commands the world, and none dare disobey. What commands the world? Martial arts, military strategy. Martial arts include the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms, and military strategy includes the Book of Wumu."
Ling Yi downed the wine in his cup in one gulp.
"However, both Divine Weapon are incredibly tough, and obtaining their secrets will be extremely difficult."
"If we were to melt them down, it would inevitably destroy the treasure within, but ordinary swords and blades cannot even scratch two Divine Weapon, unless..."
Ling Yi drew out his words, glanced at the crowd, and seeing that some people already had expressions of realization, he continued, "Unless, swords clash."
Zhang Cuishan and Yin Susu exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with realization, shock, but mostly confusion. Why would Ling Yi reveal the secrets of the Dragon-Slaying Saber and the Heavenly Sword?
It's completely unbelievable what Ling Yi is up to.
" The Heavenly Sword is in the hands of Abbess Miejue, that goes without saying, while the Dragon-Slaying Saber is in Xie Xun's possession. And the only ones who know Xie Xun's whereabouts are this family of three."
Ling Yi pointed to Zhang Cuishan's family.
"Many of you have probably already recognized him. This is Zhang Cuishan, the Fifth Hero Zhang of the Wudang Sect. Now, he is in my hands, Ling Yi. If you want the Dragon-Slaying Saber, feel free to call your friends and relatives. Whatever methods you use, I, Ling Yi, will handle them."
"But you all should think this through carefully. Once you make a move, it will be a matter of life and death. I, Ling Yi, will show no mercy."
Inside the restaurant, all was still silent, but many people were breathing rapidly. It wasn't that they were crazy enough to fight Ling Yi to the death right now, but rather that they wanted to get the message out.
Ling Yi is a peerless master and the Final Master of Xie Xun, the Golden-Haired Lion King. Although his reputation is now ruined, he is still not someone that small fry like them dare to provoke.
"Please be patient, everyone. Let me finish speaking before you go and spread the word."
Everyone looked at him, waiting for Ling Yi to continue.
"The appearance of the Dragon-Slaying Saber will inevitably lead to a bloodbath. Even if you all obtain the Dragon-Slaying Saber now, you probably won't last more than half a day."
Everyone nodded. No matter how much they disliked Ling Yi, Ling Yi words made sense, and they couldn't refute them.
"Leaving aside the others, the Kongtong Sect, Shaolin Sect, Emei Sect, Kunlun Sect... which one of them wouldn't want the Dragon-Slaying Saber? Especially the Emei Sect, which already possesses the Heavenly Sword; for Miejue, the Dragon-Slaying Saber is something they absolutely must have."
"Such fighting will only lead to countless deaths. Why not set up a duel, determine the victor, and let the winner take the sword, while the loser will have no further disputes?"
"And I, Ling Yi, hereby guarantee in the name of Prince of Ruyang Princess Shaomin that whoever ultimately emerges victorious will be assured of their safety."
Although they all harbored a deep-seated aversion to Yuan soldiers, Ling Yi's suggestion was indeed a possible solution.
The Dragon-Slaying Saber is a priceless treasure, but it's also a hot potato. Most people in the Jianghu keep their distance from it, believing they are not worthy of its power.
However, if it's a martial arts competition, then you can participate, watch the excitement, and broaden your horizons.
"Gentlemen, I hope to use the Dragon-Slaying Saber as a catalyst to create a prosperous era in the Jianghu, rather than a bloody and chaotic Jianghu of mutual slaughter."
"Furthermore, I, Ling Yi, swear to the heavens that I will never covet the Dragon-Slaying Saber, nor will I ever lay a finger on the Heavenly Sword. If I break this oath, may my soul be exiled from this realm."
Today is the third day of the sixth lunar month. On the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month, the Mid-Autumn Festival, Ling Yi will be waiting for all martial arts comrades to arrive at the Green Willow Manor in Rushui Town.
After Ling Yi finished speaking, he clasped his hands in a fist salute to everyone, then gave Zhang Cuishan and his family a look before walking out.
After leaving the restaurant, Ling Yi neither hired a carriage nor bought horses. Instead, he led Zhang Cuishan's family on a leisurely tour, heading north.
They walked in silence until nightfall, when they came upon a dilapidated temple after passing through a forest.
"We'll rest here for the night and continue our journey tomorrow. Fifth Hero Zhang, please go and hunt some game."
Zhang Cuishan didn't even turn his head; he turned and went into the jungle to hunt.
Ling Yi then led Yin Susu and Zhang Wuji into the dilapidated temple.
The roof of the dilapidated temple was still relatively intact, and although the walls were damaged in several places, they could still provide shelter from the wind and rain.
Ling Yi nodded in satisfaction. In the wilderness, in the jungle, having such a dilapidated temple was already quite good; it was much better than resting in the open.
" Wuji, go find some dry firewood and straw around here, but don't go too far," Yin Susu said to Zhang Wuji.
"Sigh!" Zhang Wuji agreed and ran out as well.
Now, only Ling Yi and Yin Susu remained in the dilapidated temple.
Ling Yi glanced at Yin Susu and smiled, "You have something to ask?"
"I won't question your schemes or ambitions. Even if my wife and I die at your hands, I will have no complaints."
"I only beg you to give my son Wuji a way out." Yin Susu stared straight at Ling Yi and said through gritted teeth.
Ling Yi shook his head, disdainfully saying, "Although I am a vengeful person who will stop at nothing to achieve my goals, and am considered a villain in the eyes of the Jianghu, I would never stoop to such despicable acts."
"I won't impose any restrictions on you three. Once this matter is over, whether you go to Mount Wudang to acknowledge your ancestors or return to Ice and Fire Island to live a secluded life is up to you. I will not stop you."
"But one thing, don't do anything underhanded during this time. Those marks you left along the way should be unique markings of the Heavenly Eagle Cult, right? Do you know why I chose to walk instead of using a carriage?"
"You..." Yin Susu was shocked. Not only did Ling Yi know about Ice and Fire Island, but he also knew her subtle movements perfectly.
"I, Ling Yi, will ascend to the Supreme; I will forge a path stained crimson with blood."
Upon hearing Ling Yi's words, Yin Susu took several steps back, her face deathly pale. Looking at Ling Yi, she saw him as a demon ready to devour her.
Seeing Yin Susu's expression, Ling Yi laughed wildly and ignored her.
Zhang Cuishan and Zhang Wuji returned to the dilapidated temple one after the other. Zhang Cuishan was carrying two wild rabbits, while Zhang Wuji was carrying a bundle of firewood.
Ling Yi remained silent, sitting cross-legged beneath the Buddhist shrine, familiarizing himself with his own power.
The Xuanming True Qi is Yin in nature, but it is extremely domineering. It rampages through the meridians, strengthening them with each wave of its flow.
Besides these, there were several other weak streams of True Qi circulating in the meridians, which were feedback from other Jianghu practitioners.
Meeting him reduces his Affection by 50, meaning that every time Ling Yi encounters him, he will become stronger.
At midnight, the group of people who had Meditation with their eyes closed simultaneously opened their eyes.
"Protect Zhang Wuji well. I'll handle everything else," Ling Yi said, stepping out of the dilapidated temple.
As soon as Ling Yi appeared, he was surrounded by dozens of figures.
These people were all dressed in black and masked, hiding their true identities. Their strength varied, but they were all only second- or third-rate individuals.
Ling Yi knew that this wasn't all; there must be others hiding in the shadows, but Ling Yi didn't care.
His current strength is so great that even he himself doesn't know what level he has reached.
Just like in the Chinese Paladin 3 World, the Internal Energy True Qi of various schools are integrated, but under the influence of the aura, they intersect but do not interfere with each other.
It can be used separately or combined into one.
"Men die for wealth, birds die for food; today, you will begin to forge my blood-stained path Ling Yi."
Without wasting words, Ling Yi directly channeled the Xuanming True Qi, which was mixed with dozens of Internal Energy, and conjured two giant Ice palms out of thin air, striking the crowd from the left and right.
At the same time, a large amount of mist gathered around Ling Yi's body. This mist was generated by the release of Xuanming True Qi, which caused the surrounding temperature to drop Rapid Speed.
At this moment, Ling Yi was shrouded in mist and could not be seen clearly. However, under the moonlight, he truly looked like a demon or ghost, appearing extremely Intimidation.
"This person's techniques are strange. Don't get close, don't try to fight him head-on, Throwing Hidden Weapons instead!" someone shouted.
However, those two giant Ice palms did not move in a straight line. As if they were sentient, they weaved back and forth through the crowd, striking one person at a time but passing right through them without stopping.
The person struck was frozen in place, the life force in their eyes fading instantly.
They appeared normal on the outside, but their internal organs had been frozen solid.
This method is silent and impossible to guard against, yet it is all the more chilling and sends shivers down one's spine.
But that wasn't the most terrifying part. The most terrifying part was that those two giant Ice palms actually split into two, then four, then eight during the attack, yet their power didn't diminish at all.
This method has exceeded the common people's understanding of martial arts.
In just a dozen breaths, dozens of corpses were left frozen in time at the scene.
They still stand, maintaining their postures and expressions from when they were alive, looking incredibly lifelike. Except for their dim eyes, they still look no different from living people.
Those who were hiding in the shadows no longer dared to make a move. The scene before them had terrified them so much that they turned to flee.
"Since you're here, then stay."
Ling Yi said in front of everyone at the restaurant during the day that once he took action, it would be a matter of life and death. How could he go back on his word?
The Zhang Cuishan family of three couldn't help but shudder as they watched Ling Yi chase after them.
The couple exchanged a glance and, after a brief exchange of glances, ultimately abandoned their plan to escape while Ling Yi was away. Ling Yi's strength exceeded their comprehension and left an indelible shadow in their hearts.
With a mere thought, he took the lives of dozens of people; his strength was probably not much weaker than that of his the Final Master, Zhang Sanfeng.