MTLNOVEL Chapter 119 - 119: Battle with the Grandmaster at Three Temple Mountain Again (Added for Alliance Hierarch Mufengm)
Chapter 119: Chapter 119: Battle with the Grandmaster at Three Temple Mountain Again (Added for Alliance Hierarch Mufengm)
Outskirts.
Qi Yun’s eyebrows were furrowed as if he were still reflecting on Lin Yiyang’s words.
An elder with his hands clasped behind his back followed closely, “What do you think, are you convinced now? That Lin Yiyang has quite the eccentric temperament, his pride is terrifying.”
This person was none other than one of the seven great personalities of the Zhenyi Sect, Real Person Yu Huai.
“All I originally wanted was to admire the demeanor of one of the five great Sword Immortals.”
Qi Yun snorted, “He’s just a Half-step Master, what’s so amazing about that?”
The contempt from Lin Yiyang felt like an insult to him. Wherever Qi Yun went, wasn’t he always praised to the skies? Even if Lin Yiyang didn’t regard him highly, he shouldn’t have been so dismissive, so negligent of him.
“He’s not an ordinary Half-step Master. Three years ago, he could have reached the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top and become a Grandmaster, but because his Sword Dao realm was still at the Fifth Layer, he didn’t make the breakthrough.”
Real Person Yu Huai shook his head, adding, “Moreover, Lin Yiyang treats everyone like that. He’s not like ordinary people; others look with their eyes, he looks down on people with his nostrils. There’s no need for you to be angry.”
Qi Yun asked, perplexed, “Doesn’t he admire anyone?”
“No, he doesn’t even respect the Sect Leader.”
A complex look flashed in Real Person Yu Huai’s eyes as he said, “He respects no one; he even feels that he himself isn’t worthy…”
“What a strange person.”
Qi Yun muttered, “Tomorrow I will have to see if his brilliance is as sharp as his words today.”
Real Person Yu Huai smiled, “The duel tomorrow is indeed a big one. Lin Yiyang dares to challenge a Grandmaster as a Half-step Master. Regardless of the outcome, his spirit is extraordinary.”
The gap between a Half-step Master and a Grandmaster is like the difference between heaven and earth to those who know.
“Hmm.”
Qi Yun nodded and then, as if something occurred to him, he asked, “Real Person Yu Huai, has there been any word on the Ghost Swordsman?”
Real Person Yu Huai replied gravely, “Nothing yet. This person has just appeared out of nowhere. However, I suspect whether the Ghost Swordsman might be an inheritor from the Daluo Sect is still worth pondering….”
Qi Yun took a deep breath, “The intelligence from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion should not be wrong.”
Upon hearing this, Real Person Yu Huai nodded subconsciously. The news from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion was indeed rarely wrong, but he still felt a tinge of anxiety.
Qi Yun analyzed slowly, “That Ghost Swordsman must be from the Daluo Sect, otherwise why would he associate with despicable people like Jiang Sanjia? And every time he takes action, he shows himself only partially, never revealing his true face.”
Hearing this, Real Person Yu Huai was also concerned, “Now that you mention it, it does seem possible.”
As one of the seven great personalities of the Zhenyi Sect, he was naturally very clear about the origins of the Daluo Sect, Zhenyi Sect, and Ghost Valley Sect.
Qi Yun narrowed his eyes, “If I find that swordsman and acquire the Daluo Heart Method….”
Real Person Yu Huai also took a deep breath, “That Ghost Swordsman should have just entered the Earth Flower Realm; I am fully capable of putting up a fight.”
The two exchanged glances, both sparkling with a hint of eagerness.
The Jade Emperor Scripture is among the three top-most mental methods of the current age, transcending the Heavenly Martial level. If Xiao Qianqiu were to obtain this Jade Emperor Scripture, then reaching Great Grandmaster status would be within close reach. And at that point, who in the world would be able to withstand the Zhenyi Sect?
……..
The next day, as the snow and wind gradually ceased, warm sunlight bathed the earth, seeming to subdue the chill in the air.
Yu State City was bustling because today was the grand day when a high-ranking Buddhist monk would begin his sermon.
The moment that ray of sunlight pierced through, the whole world seemed clear and bright.
On the streets, people streamed in droves, flocking towards the Huanglong Building.
Typically hard to spot martial world experts, some gathered in groups, some alone, some wearing bamboo hats, carrying longswords on their backs, all made their way silently close to Huanglong Building.
They weren’t there to listen to the high-ranking Buddhist monk. Instead, they came to witness this extraordinary duel.
All the constables of Yu State City and the dispatched Xuanyi Guard were mobilized, crowding around Huanglong Building to prevent any major chaos from erupting.
Although the one giving the sermon was a Bodhisattva, a Grandmaster level expert, An Jing went about his usual business opening his medicine shop. On a normal day, the street would have only a few people, but today it was crowded, and their destination was singular: Huanglong Building on the edge of the Yu State River.
“It really is lively today.”
Seeing this, An Jing felt completely at ease, then shouted into the back room, “Madam, I’m going out.”
“Go on, but remember to come back early.”
Zhao Qingmei replied.
“Understood.”
Heard this, An Jing picked up his medical kit and left Jishi Hall.
On the road, he stood out from the crowd.
Everyone on the street was heading towards Huanglong Building, but he was headed out of town.
“This young doctor is really strange.”
Shui Zhongyue watched as the young doctor left the medical hall and couldn’t help but feel curious. Today, the Buddhist Bodhisattva held a sermon, a major event that shook Yu State City. Why didn’t the young doctor listen to the Buddhist Law and instead left the city gates?
Soon, the two of them left the city.
“Is the young doctor actually going fishing today?”
Shui Zhongyue felt a blur before his eyes, and his gaze unintentionally shifted to a fisherman.
“Why is Shui Zhongyue still following me?”
An Jing saw Shui Zhongyue chasing after the fisherman and was filled with confusion.
Clearly, Li Fuzhou had already left, so why was Shui Zhongyue still following him?
Without time to think too much, An Jing draped on his cloak and after much thought, he still went to the Chaotic Tomb Mound north of the city to retrieve the Evil Suppressing Sword.
Then, his body leaped and landed on a branch, rushing towards Qinghe Pier.
“Whoosh! Whoosh!”
It did not take long for him to arrive at Qinghe Pier.
Because it was the cold winter season, the Qinghe Pier was coated with a thick layer of ice, and without the passage of boats, the pier seemed somewhat desolate.
However, for An Jing, this was good news.
“Huff…”
An Jing took a deep breath, walked onto the ice, and then lifted his foot and stomped down fiercely.
“Crack!” “Crack!”
“Thump!” “Thump!”
The ice surface immediately showed a web-like, densely packed array of cracks, with large chunks of ice falling into the water.
“Splash!”
An Jing glanced at the bottomless river surface, then leaped down swiftly.
The icy river water rushed at him, stimulating every inch of his skin.
Clutching the Evil Suppressing Sword, An Jing strove hard to swim downward.
The deeper he went, the darker it became, and the surrounding water pressure was incredibly strong.
Before he knew it, he had submerged more than twenty fathoms, and it was pitch black around him.
Fortunately, An Jing had the Earth Book, and he used the flashing light of the Earth Book to discern the position of the Thousand-year-old Black Python.
Cultivation: First Grade
Life Fate: Favorable Star Shining (on the rise)
Root Bone: Once in a hundred years
Martial Arts: Sword Drawing Skill, Hidden Sword Skill, Sword Control Technique, Nine-character Sword Technique, Soaring Nine Heavens Body Technique, Daluo Heart Method, Concealing Qi Technique, Hundred-step Flying Sword (Eighth Layer), Nine Yang Divine Finger (Fifth Layer).
Prompt One: Host’s Life Fate is not yet rooted (seven months remaining), do not reveal the host’s identity when using Martial Arts, or a black opportunity will be obtained.
Prompt Two: Below Qinghe Pier lies a Thousand-year-old Black Python, a rare Exotic Beast, killing it may yield a blue opportunity (contains a Pill).
Prompt Three: Below Qinghe Pier lies a Thousand-year-old Black Python, a rare Exotic Beast, subduing it may yield a blue opportunity (can transform into a Jiao).
Prompt Four: Host is approaching the Thousand-year-old Black Python; as it gradually awakens, if it wakes completely, the host will obtain a black opportunity.
……
With the hints from the Earth Book, An Jing gradually approached the Thousand-year-old Black Python.
At that moment, a huge snake’s head appeared before him, and he was instantly filled with a sense of shock.
The surging evil aura around him was much more intense than when he first came.
Especially those triangular eyes, resembling two unsheathed sharp blades, and the lumps of flesh on both sides of its cheeks seemed to have gotten larger, showing faint signs of transformation.
An Jing stood in front of the massive head and felt himself to be so insignificant.
“According to ancient records, a thousand-year snake becomes a Python, and a thousand-year Python becomes a Jiao. This thousand-year Black Python seems to be about to transform into a Jiao. I wonder how strong it is.”
Taking a deep breath, An Jing quietly approached the head of the Thousand-year-old Black Python.
In the next moment, it seemed as if the Thousand-year-old Black Python felt something; its triangular eyes appeared as if they were about to open.
Suddenly, An Jing’s entire breathing stopped.
“Hiss!”
From its nostrils spewed two streams of black evil aura, and An Jing felt his body almost overturning with the surging currents.
And then calmness gradually returned.
In the end, it seemed like the thousand-year-old Black Python merely let out a breath.
“Hoo!”
An Jing breathed a sigh of relief in his heart and swam up to the head of the thousand-year-old Black Python.
Then he gently pressed his finger on the head of the Black Python and began to extract its soul.
“Boom!”
The next moment, the entire riverbed shook.
……..
Huanglong Inn.
Today can be said to be the busiest day at Huanglong Inn in years, with it packed and bustling, crowded with the onlookers from Yu State City who all wanted to witness the sermon by the Buddhist Bodhisattva and to catch a glimpse of the battle between the swordsman and the Bodhisattva.
On the periphery, many masters from Jianghu also gathered together, all discussing and conversing in low voices.
Even some smart people from Jianghu had already started betting.
With Grandmasters retreating from the world, this battle was considered the hottest in Jianghu in recent years.
Below Huanglong Inn, the constables of Yu State City and the Xuanyi Guard stood on both sides, maintaining order. In addition, there were more than fifty monks from Fa Xi Temple and Leiyin Temple, including several martial monks from Leiyin Temple.
Universal Benefit Bodhisattva, dressed in a red kasaya, sat cross-legged below Huanglong Inn, his eyes sweeping lightly over those present.
Is that person the Bodhisattva from Buddhism?
A Grandmaster!?
Many people in attendance turned their gaze toward Universal Benefit Bodhisattva, their hearts filled with a trace of curiosity.
“Today, Universal Benefit has come from the east, carrying with him 3,000 Buddhist Laws. Now, he will hold a sermon to ferry all beings.”
As he said this, Universal Benefit Bodhisattva’s hands came together in prayer in front of his chest.
“Whush!”
The next moment, it was as if ten thousand rays of golden light emerged behind him, like a dazzling sun.
“My path is not to make you fall into despair. I firmly believe that people will change because of others’ good deeds and bad deeds. This hope is entrusted to the soul, and one’s fate depends on his current actions. We are born on earth and suffer. As we cycle through life and death, suffering and sorrow fill it…”
“Humming!” “Humming!”
The sound of Buddhist chanting echoed through heaven and earth like the bell of dawn and the drum of dusk, clearing the mind and revealing one’s true nature. A deep awakening emerged from within, leaving one almost spellbound.
Not to mention the ordinary folks, even some people from Jianghu who heard this chant were greatly shocked, unable to contain themselves, showing a trace of devotion in their eyes.
“What powerful Buddhism!”
Xi Yuanjun, standing upstairs, trembled inwardly at this scene, “No wonder Buddhism was besieged by various sects in the past. This ability to manipulate people’s hearts is unparalleled in the world.”
Time slipped away bit by bit, and in the world, there was nothing but the Buddhist chant from Universal Benefit Bodhisattva.
Jia Meixian also immersed herself in it, her eyes slightly lost.
“Silly girl, wake up.”
Jia Shiwu’s voice, like a thunderclap, rang in her ears.
“Grandfather…”
Jia Meixian’s eyes showed a hint of bewilderment; even with her Second Grade Cultivation, she had unwittingly been enchanted, which spoke volumes of the power of the chant.
“This old monk’s Buddhism is truly formidable,” Jia Shiwu murmured as he watched Universal Benefit on stage.
On the outskirts of the crowd, Zhao Qingmei stood in a corner with Tan Yun, her face hidden behind a veil.
The surging chant came like a torrential flood.
Tan Yun deliberately resisted the Buddhist sound, and before long, her forehead glistened with a dense layer of sweat.
At that moment, Zhao Qingmei lightly placed her palm on Tan Yun’s shoulder.
What felt like the weight of Mount Tai suddenly dissipated, and Tan Yun let out a deep sigh of relief, giving Zhao Qingmei a grateful look, “Thank you, Miss.”
Zhao Qingmei’s face was as calm as the depths of the sea, and she did not speak.
All those present were lost in the chant, involuntarily feeling a devoutness and an impulse to pay respects to the Buddha.
As time continued to pass bit by bit, about half an hour later.
“…Your fate is in your own hands, do not depend on anyone else if you wish to cross over to the other shore and ascend to the Western Pure Land sooner.”
“Amitabha!”
Universal Benefit Bodhisattva brought his hands together again, and the chant gradually faded away.
Heaven and Earth were clear and bright, eerily silent to a frightening degree.
It was unclear how much time had passed before the crowd finally came to their senses.
“This Buddhist Law is truly extraordinary,” they said.
“As expected of a high-ranking Buddhist monk, his sermon felt like an awakening that poured into my very soul.”
…….
Discussions surged like a tide.
“The Buddhist sect is indeed a formidable enemy to our Zhenyi Sect.”
Upon witnessing this scene, Qi Yun’s features were etched with utmost solemnity.
The Pure Land of the Western Regions with Three Thousand Buddha Countries, their strength is nothing ordinary.
Great Master Yu Huai nodded, from now on, the Great Yan Martial World would become lively once again. It used to be that the Zhenyi Sect dominated alone, but now it seems the landscape was bound to undergo substantial changes.
“Universal Benefit, is this your Buddhist Law!?” Just then, a cold shout echoed through Heaven and Earth.
The voice rang clear and far-reaching, exploding beside everyone’s ears, as if their eardrums vibrated with it.
Following the sound, people saw a figure leap into the air, then land in front of Universal Benefit Bodhisattva.
The person stood tall and straight, like a sharp longsword drawn from its sheath, radiating an oppressive brilliance and unparalleled elegance.
“It’s Lin Yiyang, the Sect Leader of the Yu Heng Sword Sect.”
“He has finally arrived.”
“Is this the elegance of a Sword Immortal?”
…..
With the appearance of Lin Yiyang, the entire place was abuzz with commotion.
In the eyes of many, a spark of keen interest was evident.
The man before them was the Sect Leader of the Yu Heng Sword Sect, none other than Lin Yiyang, one of the top five Sword Immortals in the world today.
The Sword Immortal who looked down upon the world.
A Half-step Master battling a Grandmaster, they had waited a long time for this duel, especially after just witnessing the power of Universal Benefit Bodhisattva, their anticipation for the battle had heightened significantly.
“Benefactor Lin, you honor us with your presence,” said Universal Benefit Bodhisattva as he slowly rose to his feet with a smile.
“Today, Lin seeks to question Buddha with the sword in hand,” Lin Yiyang stated in an indifferent tone, his longsword gesturing accordingly.
“The old monk has long been aware of this, please proceed, benefactor!” Universal Benefit Bodhisattva responded, saying no more since the battle was inevitable.
Either for Lin Yiyang or for himself.
All eyes remained unwavering, focused entirely on the two of them.
“Then I shall take no further courtesies,” Lin Yiyang said.
As soon as he spoke, the Qi behind him surged forward like a tidal wave.
His attack was definitive, not a mere feint.
Boom!
Golden light surged from behind Universal Benefit Bodhisattva, meeting the onslaught head-on.
Lin Yiyang’s gaze intensified, growing icy cold.
Boom!
Lin Yiyang’s figure suddenly burst forward, his Phoenix Sword unleashing a dreadful Sword Qi as it slashed through the air.
It appeared to be a single strike, but upon closer inspection, it was actually hundreds of swings in rapid succession.
Swish swish swish!
Thousands of sword Qi streaked towards Universal Benefit Bodhisattva.
Facing the formidable Lin Yiyang, Universal Benefit Bodhisattva looked on calmly, his finger flicking in the void.
Suddenly, the Qi of Heaven and Earth erupted, and a massive finger of light, several meters long, shot out from his fingertip.
The magnitude of the Qi was so immense that everyone from the Jianghu present couldn’t help but change expression. The depth of Universal Benefit Bodhisattva’s Qi was on an entirely different plane from theirs.
This was the strength of a Grandmaster!
“`
“Bang!”
Lin Yiyang watched the Qi Mechanism rainbow light, showing no sign of evasion, grasping the Phoenix Sword with one hand, he swept it toward Universal Benefit Bodhisattva.
Thud!
It was as if a deep, hair-raising sound spread through the air; the Inner Strength on the Phoenix Sword surged like a tide, and as it swung down, the huge finger light was actually split in two.
Countless onlookers were startled, Lin Yiyang at this moment was too fierce.
“Too strong!”
“Worthy of being a high-level sword immortal.”
“The Buddhist Bodhisattva is too terrifying.”
…..
“What an incredible Lin Yiyang,” Jia Shiwu exclaimed upon seeing this sword strike.
With just this one strike, he knew he was no match for Lin Yiyang.
Swish!
Amidst the sky full of finger light, Lin Yiyang’s figure shot out, and in the next instant, he appeared above Universal Benefit Bodhisattva. Immediately, the Phoenix Sword carried a rolling killing intent, stabbing straight downward.
Universal Benefit Bodhisattva’s pupils flashed with cold light, then his palm stretched out.
A palm was seen landing on the Phoenix Sword that swept across.
Bang!
A muffled sound arose, and visible ripples emanated from where they made contact.
Underneath Universal Benefit Bodhisattva’s feet, the ground cracked inch by inch, and then that fracturing spread out like waves, layer by layer, beginning to break apart.
“Quick, back off!”
Xi Yuanjun immediately shouted.
Seeing this, everyone rapidly retreated, fearing being caught in that powerful shockwave.
Lin Yiyang smiled faintly, the Phoenix Sword in his hand surged and tore through the air in front of him.
As the Qi Mechanism churned, the golden glow that coiled around Universal Benefit Bodhisattva’s fist was actually split in two by the sharp blade.
The previously underrated Lin Yiyang, wielding his longsword, now had the upper hand.
All present were dumbstruck, their hearts filled with immense shock.
……
At the bottom of Qinghe Pier.
When An Jing placed his finger on the head of the Thousand-year-old Black Python, a surge of evil energy rushed toward his mind.
Bloodthirst, slaughter, cruelty…
These were all the consciousness of the Thousand-year-old Black Python, unreservedly exposed.
“Hiss!” “Hiss!”
The pair of triangular eyes on the Thousand-year-old Black Python suddenly opened wide, the blood-red eyes filled with astonishment, anger, and agitation as its body began to thrash wildly.
“Boom!” “Boom!”
The entire riverbed quaked.
The tide was even more turbulent and lashing.
An Jing only felt his brain spinning, as if countless needles were attacking, piercing into his mind.
This was the backlash of absorbing the soul of the Thousand-year-old Black Python.
“Can’t let go……”
An Jing knew that once he let go and allowed the Thousand-year-old Black Python to fully recover its senses, he would certainly not be a match for this massive beast.
The only option was to take advantage of this opportunity to absorb its soul.
And the thrashing of the Thousand-year-old Black Python became more and more frenzied, its massive maw opened, terrifying to behold.
Every moment that passed felt unbearably long for An Jing, like an entire year.
Strands of black Qi Mechanism flowed along An Jing’s fingertips, then entered into his Dantian.
This was the spirit of the Thousand-year-old Black Python, its soul.
The bloodthirsty and violent soul of the Thousand-year-old Black Python, with its polluted and evil aura, seemed as if it would completely melt An Jing.
Indeed, it was a malevolent being!
“`
“`
He knew that this was a battle of wits and strength against the thousand-year-old Black Python, and whoever could persevere to the end would win.
In the end, An Jing could only bite down hard on his tongue, barely keeping himself conscious.
Blood flowed continuously from the corner of his mouth.
The thousand-year-old Black Python twisted its body madly, trying to rid itself of the pain. It seemed to know it was going to die and began to thrash even more violently.
Because the Black Python’s body was so tough, the surrounding rocks were shattered by the shaking, yet not a single wound was left on its surface.
Time passed, and it felt as long as a century.
An Jing felt his consciousness begin to blur, and his fingers were also losing strength.
Just then, the thousand-year-old Black Python seemed to have lost its strength too, its previously rolling body starting to twist.
“Just a little more…”
Feeling this, An Jing bit down on his tongue fiercely, maintaining his clarity.
Before long, the twisting body started to wriggle, and An Jing felt a coolness in his brain as the violence, bloodlust, and oppressive feelings slowly dissipated.
Until at last, the body of the thousand-year-old Black Python did not move at all, and the evil aura on it had completely disappeared without a trace.
An Jing sat on top of the Black Python’s head and let out a heavy sigh of relief.
And within his dantian was now covered with a dense mass of black qi.
“That was a close one…”
After resting for a moment, An Jing stood up and began to imprint his own marks on various joints and meridians of the Black Python, following the method of the Living Puppet Technique.
This included all parts of the body, including the eyes, mouth… Only by imprinting these marks could he command this huge puppet as easily as if it were an extension of his own body.
The body of the thousand-year-old Black Python was immense, and it didn’t take long for him to plant his marks on it.
Even for An Jing, his heart was filled with excitement at this moment.
This was a creature on the verge of transforming into a Jiao, an exotic beast, and now it had become his puppet.
“Rise!”
An Jing stood on the head of the thousand-year-old Black Python, trying to control it like a wooden mannequin.
“Hiss!”
In the next moment, the slit-like eyes suddenly opened wide, and all the evil, bloodthirsty aura disappeared.
The huge head lifted, and a tremendous oppressive force surged forth.
“Whoosh! Whoosh!”
The river’s currents were also stirred up by the rising of the gigantic head.
……
Huanglong Tower.
After an incredible battle, the surrounding people were all holding their breath, not daring to be careless.
They feared missing a scene that they would never forget for the rest of their lives.
And this battle had reached a fever pitch.
The Universal Benefit Bodhisattva bowed his head and lowered his eyes, his face unchanged, surrounded by surging golden light, emanating ripples.
On the other hand, Lin Yiyang, wielding the Phoenix Sword, was even more impressive. The sword qi flowing from the tip of the sword seemed to send chills to the very bottom of one’s heart.
“Benefactor, please give it your all.”
The Universal Benefit Bodhisattva said with a light laugh.
“As you wish!”
Lin Yiyang’s mouth curled into a cold smile as he raised the Phoenix Sword.
“Swish! Swish!”
Countless rays of sword light surged, as if releasing a sky full of brilliance.
Yu Heng Unrivaled Sword!
The Gate Guardian Sword Technique of the Yu Heng Sword Sect!
It was the only Heavenly Martial Level martial art of the Yu Heng Sword Sect!
Now, as Lin Yiyang displayed it, its unstoppable power was fully demonstrated, and the elegance of a Sword Immortal was brought out in all its glory.
“Boom!”
The surging sword light cascaded down as if it could split the Huanglong Tower in front of it.
“`
“Clang!”
At the next moment, a flash of golden light erupted below as the figure of Universal Benefit Bodhisattva appeared, her body aglow in gold. The descending Sword Light was blocked by her Golden Body and could not fall even a hair’s breadth further.
“Such a terrifying Vajra Immortal Body!”
“It must have reached Perfection, right?”
…..
All the martial experts present felt a tremor in their hearts.
“The Vajra Immortal Body!?”
A glint flashed in Lin Yiyang’s eyes as he poured his inner strength crazily into his hands, gathering all his Qi Mechanism into it. Instantly, the Phoenix Sword emitted an astonishing Sword Qi.
Swordsmanship of the Fifth Realm combined with the might of the Phoenix Sword, as well as the Cultivation of a Half-step Grandmaster.
All converged into this one strike, causing the heavens and the earth to darken as if they were about to collapse.
Sword!
Everywhere the eye could see, there was the light of the sword!
“This……”
All the martial experts present sucked in a breath of cold air at this scene.
“Lin Yiyang!”
Xi Yuanjun’s eyebrows knotted into the character ‘川’, knowing that if he himself were under this strike, there would be no doubt of his death.
“Interesting, his swordsmanship even surpasses that of Yi Daoyun.”
Zhao Qingmei nodded slightly from a distance.
Yi Daoyun, also one of the current top five Sword Immortals, was the leader of the White Tiger Sect from the Demon Sect.
Tan Yun, also a practitioner of the Sword Dao, did not dare to make a rash judgment about such a swordsmanship expert, but the sight left only shock in his heart.
“Amitabha Buddha!”
Universal Benefit Bodhisattva pressed her palms together, her inner strength surging wildly. The golden light behind her grew brighter and brighter, like a dazzling sun.
“Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh!”
The golden light shone like thousands of arrows being released, forcing everyone present to close their eyes.
The golden light and sword light tangled, emitting not a single sound.
It was as silent as fire melting ice and snow.
No one knew how long had passed when the blinding light gradually dissipated.
“Drip! Drip!”
The only sound people could hear was the dripping of blood.
“Has it ended…?”
Everyone hurriedly looked over to see Lin Yiyang standing in place, holding the Phoenix Sword upright, with fresh blood flowing down from his mouth.
All was quiet, as if time itself had come to a halt.
“There’s a significant difference between the strength of a Grandmaster and that of a Half-step Grandmaster, the outcome has been decided.” Zhao Qingmei spoke indifferently, “Tan Yun, let’s go.”
“Yes.”
Tan Yun might have wanted to watch longer, but upon hearing Zhao Qingmei’s words, he quickly followed her lead.
“Lin Yiyang has been defeated!”
“Universal Benefit Bodhisattva also used all her strength.”
“The might of a Grandmaster is terrifying. Despite being a Sword Immortal, holding the Phoenix Sword, Sword Immortal Lin Yiyang was no match for Universal Benefit Bodhisattva.”
“In this world, how many can withstand a Grandmaster with the might of a Half-step Grandmaster?”
“Lin Yiyang is extremely accomplished as well.”
….
Suddenly, the sound of discussion burst out like a flood, with everyone showing expressions of awe.
They were in awe of Lin Yiyang’s high level of swordsmanship, and even more in awe of the Grandmaster’s powerful strength.
“A Grandmaster is still a Grandmaster after all. Just a step away, even if Lin Yiyang possesses the Phoenix Sword and his swordsmanship has reached the peak of the Fifth Realm, he is no match for a Grandmaster.” Yu Huai the Great Real exclaimed involuntarily.
That Lin Yiyang could push Universal Benefit Bodhisattva to exert her full strength as a Half-step Grandmaster had already become a terrifying presence.
Qi Yun’s face was solemn, and his heart could not settle for a long time.
Universal Benefit Bodhisattva brought his hands together in prayer and said with emotion, “Benefactor’s swordsmanship is profound, a rare genius in the Sword Dao. After today’s battle, within three years he will surely reach the Sixth Realm, and the world will have another Sword God.”
Whoosh!
As the words of Universal Benefit Bodhisattva fell, there was a stir in the heavens and the earth.
Everyone knew well that among this world, no swordsman had yet reached the Sixth Realm, and whoever achieved it would be the undisputed top swordsman of the time.
If Lin Yiyang were to reach the Sixth Realm in three years, wouldn’t that mean he will be the world’s number one swordsman in three years?
“The world’s number one swordsman…” Xi Yuanjun murmured.
“A well-deserved reputation,” Jia Shiwu breathed out from the side.
The strength Lin Yiyang demonstrated today in swordsmanship means only that person in the Imperial Palace might contend with him, it’s just unknown which of the two will reach the Sixth Realm first.
“Defeated is defeated.”
Lin Yiyang took a deep breath, “Lin has nothing to say.”
Saying this, he walked away at an unhurried pace, his face neither happy nor sad, showing no expression.
The direction Lin Yiyang was heading in the crowd was where a woman in her thirties stood, ordinary in appearance but pleasant to look at.
It was Qiu Wanxia.
“Go back, devote yourself to closed-door cultivation.”
Handing the Phoenix Sword to Qiu Wanxia, Lin Yiyang said indifferently.
“Okay,”
Qiu Wanxia smiled and nodded in response.
Afterward, the two of them walked into the distance, while everyone present watched their disappearing figures, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.
“I feel that even for Universal Benefit Bodhisattva, taking that sword strike wasn’t easy,” Xi Yuanjun said with a serious tone, glancing at Universal Benefit Bodhisattva.
Lin Yiyang’s sword strike, combined with the might of the Phoenix Sword, had already developed the strength of a Grandmaster, and yet Universal Benefit Bodhisattva managed to take it hard. It was known that Universal Benefit Bodhisattva had only been a Grandmaster for three years and was not a profoundly skilled one.
Jia Shiwu shook his head and said, “This is not clear to me, the Vajra Immortal Body of Buddhism is a top Body Refining Martial Art…”
The depth of Universal Benefit Bodhisattva was beyond his discernment.
“Let’s go, Great True Person.”
As Qi Yun witnessed this, his heart filled with a sense of loss, this battle made him fully understand the true gap between himself and the experts.
Genius was merely the praise of others.
Realizing this, the Great True Person Yu Huai nodded, then followed behind Qi Yun.
Soon, the crowd gradually dispersed.
Everyone’s hearts lingered on the earth-shattering battle they had just witnessed, unable to calm down for a long time.
……..
The waning moon hung high, surrounded by a myriad of stars.
On the mountain path of Three Temple Mountain.
“Master, are you alright?” Fa Wu asked with concern as he looked at Universal Benefit Bodhisattva, whose face was pale.
“This Lin Yiyang is truly deserving of the title of a contemporary Sword Immortal.”
Breathing heavily, Universal Benefit Bodhisattva said, “It’s fortunate he hasn’t reached the Sixth Realm yet, or the one defeated today would have been me.”
During the day, he appeared unharmed, but he had actually been injured by Lin Yiyang’s sword strike, and having persisted for so long, his body was now filled with two strands of Yu Heng Sword Qi, making his injury even more severe. It would probably take some time to recover fully.
“Is Lin Yiyang really that formidable?” Fa Wu couldn’t help but ask.
“Formidable. His sword hand is formidable, and the swordsmanship in his heart is even more so, his future is limitless,” Universal Benefit Bodhisattva replied with a sigh. “Had it been me three years ago, that one strike would have turned me into a corpse.”
Today, as he led the ceremony to spread the faith, he represented the entire Buddhist community, so he had to triumph completely. Only an overwhelming victory could deter the Martial World of Great Yan and the Zhenyi Sect.
Fa Wu listened, somewhat astounded.
The Martial World of Great Yan was turbulent with strife, and to think that the Yu Heng Sword Sect had produced such an exceptional Sword Immortal.
And what of the Zhenyi Sect, the Demon Sect, the Xuanyi Guard, and the various other powers?
Fortunately, Leiyin Temple also had Fa Wu, whose potential for the future was stronger than Lin Yiyang, more than enough to uphold the future of Buddhism.
Walking together on the mountain path, basking in the moonlight, the two headed toward the summit of Three Temple Mountain.
Just then, a voice sounded from not far away.
“Master, please wait.”