After Wang Hao's persuasive words, Qin Yan's brows furrowed more and more, and his heart grew increasingly heavy.
These divine skills seem to have no major problems in terms of their setting, and the person in front of him is speaking in a very convincing manner, so he really can't Dingzhen for the time being.
"Are you making it so clear that you want to use us to deal with someone?"
With a glint in his eyes, Qin Yan vaguely guessed that Wang Hao must have had other purposes in saying all this.
Wang Hao nodded frankly and said in a deep voice, "He does have some other thoughts. Although that old guy, the Great Heavenly Demon, has comprehended the Heavenly Demon Strategy, his lifespan is coming to an end, and he is not able to support the cultivation of the Heavenly Demon Strategy."
From what I've observed, that old fellow, the Great Heavenly Demon, should have already selected a suitable vessel using the Dao Heart Demon-Planting Great Technique Cultivation Technique, preparing to have this vessel cultivate the Heavenly Demon Strategy. However, we haven't found any clues about the vessel in the overseas martial arts world.
I reckon that old guy has probably hidden the furnace in the Central Plains martial arts world. You Confucian School should keep an eye out for those strangely rapid young powerhouses who have risen to prominence in recent years. You can either eliminate them or capture and interrogate them if you want.
However, I reckon the successor chosen by that old fellow is definitely not simple, and must be hiding in the shadows right now. We have no foundation in the Central Plains martial arts world, so we can only rely on you guys."
The highest level of deception is to interact with the other party, throw out a clue, and then let the other party use their imagination to fill in the blanks. The things that are deceived in this way are the most realistic and can make the other party more convinced.
Of course, the main purpose of concocting such a fictitious successor of the Devil Dao was to distract the Confucian School once again, so as to prepare for future plans.
After all, the influence of Confucian School in the Central Plains was too formidable; they had to be given something to do to distract them.
"If I remember correctly, you seem to be from the Heavenly Demon Sacred Cult as well, right?"
Hearing these malicious words, Qin Yan's expression became more strange.
" The Demon Sect! Isn't it normal for them to scheme against each other? Besides, I was forced to join the Heavenly Demon Sacred Cult Great Heavenly Demon. I'd love for that old bastard to kick the bucket!"
Moreover, I always felt that the old man was playing a game of chess, a game that encompassed all the countries in the world, and the core of the game was right here in the Central Plains.
Finally, here's some free intelligence for you: it's not just us; that old guy has also invited many reclusive forces from abroad to emerge and is guiding them towards the Central Plains martial arts world. I believe it won't be long before they appear in the Central Plains martial arts world, including the Hundred Schools of Thought that you once forced out of the Central Plains. You'd better be prepared."
Wang Hao's expression was very serious and solemn, as if he were telling the truth.
Finally, Wang Hao stared intently at Qin Yan and said in a deep voice, "After saying so much, it's my turn to ask."
"Speaking!"
Qin Yan nodded. Although he didn't know if it was true or not, the other party had revealed so much, so he had to give them some face.
Besides, this was his initial suggestion, so he naturally couldn't go back on his word now.
Do you know the location of the Xuanyuan Sword and the Dragon Vein?
Wang Hao stared intently at Qin Yan, as if trying to discern or ascertain something from his expression.
That's right, he's deceiving us again, directly bringing up the Dragon Vein in Feng Yun, which will be another target to distract Confucian School.
If I want to complete those system tasks, I can only stir up trouble in the Central Plains martial arts world, keeping the Confucian School busy and unable to attend to my plans. Only in this way can I have any hope of success.
Faced with this completely fictitious thing, Qin Yan was once again dumbfounded.
He had heard of the legend of the Xuanyuan Sword. Just from the name, he knew that it was the sword of the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan, and in some myths and legends, it was even revered as Sword of the Sacred Dao.
However, as far as he knew, those were all fabrications made up by people from the past to fool them.
Judging from his appearance, this guy doesn't seem to be as simple as he appears.
And then there's that Dragon Vein thing. I don't know what it is, but just hearing the name makes it sound very high-class and definitely not simple.
"It seems you know nothing. Goodbye!"
Seemingly certain that Qin Yan was unaware of the Dragon Vein and the Xuanyuan Sword, Wang Hao sighed with feigned regret, got up, and prepared to leave, seemingly quite disappointed in Qin Yan.
"I am very curious about what you have said, young friend Dugu. Why don't you come back with me and we can talk for three days and three nights?"
To everyone's surprise, as soon as Wang Hao stood up, Qin Yan spoke coldly, the gentleness on his face vanishing without a trace, revealing a cold indifference as if looking down upon all living beings.
"Looks like we still have to put on a show!"
"Clang!"
With a sigh, Wang Hao preemptively thrust his Sword One Sword One Qin Yan, but Qin Yan's ancient sword had already been drawn, and with perfect precision, he touched the tip of the counterfeit Peerless Sword in Wang Hao's hand.
This level of insight and precision is simply astonishing, considering that both swords are rare and powerful weapons, with sharp and narrow tips, like needles.
Imagine Vice Admiral to bring two needles together in a rapid, intense thrust—the difficulty would be terrifying.
"I have already examined the stone tablet you left at the Mount Hua Sect and Insight the flaws in the Holy Spirit Swordsmanship. Back then, you boasted that you would test your sword against the entire world. Do you regret it now?"
Qin Yan touched the tip of the Peerless Sword with the tip of his sword, a mocking smile playing on his lips.
He was a true Innate Realm cultivator, and although the Holy Spirit Swordsmanship was practically perfect, he still managed to find a flaw in it.
That is, before the Holy Spirit Swordsmanship forms a sword net, it locks onto the tip of the opponent's sword, thus sealing off any subsequent changes in the sword technique, which is equivalent to breaking the Holy Spirit Swordsmanship.
"So the Holy Spirit Swordsmanship had this flaw? Indeed, real combat is a martial artist's best teacher!"
Looking at the sword tip that was blocked, Wang Hao seemed to be deep in thought. Then, a smile appeared on his lips as he looked directly at Qin Yan opposite him and said with a smile, "Thank you for your guidance, which has made my Holy Spirit Swordsmanship even more perfect. Now it's time for me to get serious!"
" Holy Spirit Sword Heart!"
In the end, Wang Hao let out a soft whistle, and then his entire demeanor underwent a tremendous transformation—a transformation that was indescribable.
That's right, Wang Hao had indeed activated the system's Dao Comprehension Function. As for the so-called Holy Spirit Sword Heart, it was just something he made up to justify his current state.
Qin Yan felt uneasy when Wang Hao revealed that smile, and when Wang Hao shouted the Holy Spirit Sword Heart, a sense of crisis inexplicably arose in his heart.
Before Qin Yan could react, Wang Hao's Peerless Sword erupted once more, forming a sword net that enveloped Qin Yan.
Compared to the sword net of the past, the sword net now being used is more elusive, elusive and difficult to grasp, let alone catch the hidden sword tips and blades.
The Dao Comprehension Function not only enhances one's comprehension in cultivation, but also greatly boosts combat prowess, allowing for continued deduction during battle.
He had just perfected the flaw that Qin Yan had found, making it impossible for Qin Yan to rely on this point to break the Holy Spirit Swordsmanship.
Faced with the perfected Holy Spirit Swordsmanship, Qin Yan turned somber.
"Hmph! Even if you manage to patch up this weakness, you're still destined to lose today!"
With a cold snort, Qin Yan trembled his ancient sword, unleashing countless sword energies to meet the approaching sword net and shatter most of it.
Although Wang Hao quickly restored the sword net with subsequent sword moves, he was still suppressed and at a disadvantage.
Although his foundation was very strong, even comparable to that of a master at the Innate Realm, it was merely an accumulation of quantity, not a qualitative improvement.
It's easy to be Invincible within the same realm, but it's difficult to fight beyond one's level. Therefore, one would still be suppressed when facing Qin Yan, a true expert in the Innate Realm.
With this difference in skill level, Qin Yan indeed had the confidence to win.
But this is only a source of confidence; it cannot completely secure victory in the battle.
Pressure breeds progress. Under the pressure of Qin Yan's swordsmanship, Wang Hao's Sword Dao began to improve rapidly, making the Holy Spirit Swordsmanship even more perfect.
He was even studying Qin Yan's swordsmanship, gradually integrating it into his own Sword Dao cultivation to increase his martial arts foundation.
Qin Yan naturally noticed Wang Hao's rapid progress, and his expression darkened further. He gritted his teeth, used his Divine Sense to stimulate the ancient sword in his hand, and prepared to unleash a fatal blow.
Although we don't know what kind of power this person has backing, now that he has become our enemy, we must at least kill him, even if we can't capture him for interrogation.
Otherwise, allowing it to grow will surely be a disaster for Confucian School!
With this determination, Qin Yan no longer hesitated to activate the ancient sword in his hand and decisively made his move!
"When!"
The ancient sword slashed down rapidly, and the sword aura surrounding the blade suddenly deepened in color, revealing a strange Sword Intent.
Stimulated by this strange Sword Intent, Wang Hao's thoughts faltered, and he inexplicably thought of his parents on Earth before he transmigrated, feeling guilty and regretful for not being able to fulfill his filial duties to them in the future.
"Clang!"
Just as Wang Hao was filled with regret, a sword's cry suddenly rang in his mind, startling him awake from his trance, just like when he was hypnotized by Dongfang Bai's Kotone in the capital.
"Laugh!"
At the same time, Qin Yan seized the opportunity to thrust his sword forward, directly piercing Wang Hao's dantian, clearly intending to cripple Wang Hao's cultivation.
This dealt a significant blow to Wang Hao, but Qin Yan was also not unscathed. Although the ancient sword in his hand was powerful, activating it would also cause considerable backlash, and this backlash was directed at his mind.
That last moment had given him quite a shock.
That wasn't all. Countless strange sword energies surged from the ancient sword, flowing from the pierced dantian into Wang Hao's meridians, seemingly trying to completely imprison him.
At the same time, Qin Yan suppressed his almost collapsing mind, reached out and tapped repeatedly, unleashing sword energy towards Wang Hao's limbs, seemingly intending to cripple Wang Hao's hands and feet as a double precaution.
If that were to happen, Wang Hao would be completely doomed, and even if he reverted to his original form, he would have no hope of escaping alive.
In the critical moment, Wang Hao suddenly came to his senses and, without thinking, swung his sword to sever Qin Yan's left hand, which was aimed at him with sword energy. He then used the sword energy attached to the blade to shred the severed left hand into pieces.
After delivering this blow, Wang Hao decisively turned and retreated, rushing out of the inn and disappearing into the nearby mountains in the blink of an eye.
"My hand, I'll kill you!"
Looking at his bare wrist, Qin Yan roared in fury, his handsome face twisted and contorted, like a demon.
He immediately took out a pill from his bosom and swallowed it, temporarily suppressing his almost collapsing mind. Then, without saying a word, he chased after Wang Hao.
He's going to kill this brat today!
He had never suffered such a great loss in all his years of life; to be chopped to pieces was an utter disgrace to him. He was determined to catch that brat and tear him to pieces.
No, I'll make him wish he were dead!
Having barely recovered from his mental and physical damage, Qin Yan moved at an extreme speed, much faster than Wang Hao. It was only by taking advantage of the complex terrain of the mountains and forests that Wang Hao managed to avoid being caught up by him, but the distance between the two was still slowly shrinking.
If this trend continues, it won't be long before they catch up, and that will be troublesome.
It was some kind of miraculous elixir that instantly restored most of the backlash Qin Yan had suffered in his mind. At this moment, apart from losing his left hand, Qin Yan's combat strength was not greatly affected.
In comparison, Wang Hao's situation was much worse.
The wound on his dantian caused by the ancient sword wasn't too troublesome. With his current Bloodline Power combined with the mysteries of Innate Qi, he could heal it; it would just take some time.
The problem is that the sword energy emanating from that ancient sword is quite strange and difficult to deal with, and he still cannot eliminate or drive it away. In fact, the strange Sword Intent within it is constantly impacting his mind, making it difficult for him to concentrate.
This greatly slowed down their escape, and several times Qin Yan, who was chasing them from behind, almost seized the opportunity to strike them with his sword energy.
With that strange sword energy wreaking havoc within him, Wang Hao's strength was reduced to at most 30%. In this state, he was no match for Qin Yan, so he could only continue running away.