Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams-Chapter 226 - 179: A Worthy Death

Chu Yuanfeng, seeing the situation, reluctantly spoke: "Our Cyan Ruo Sword House has its rules. Without a visiting card, to visit the mountain gate, you must pass three barriers."

"Brother Shen wants to meet a Sword Immortal from our Cyan Ruo Sword House, and these three barriers are not easily passed."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wen'an slightly furrowed his brow, then clasped his hands: "Dare I ask, Fellow Daoist, what are these three barriers? I humbly wish to attempt them."

Chu Yuanfeng seemed not at all surprised by his response.

The rumors concerning Shen Wen'an and the Lingshan Sword Immortal of their Cyan Ruo Sword House were not only well-spoken of in the cultivation realm of Danzhou but also avidly discussed among many disciples within the Cyan Ruo Sword House.

As one daring to draw his sword before a Sword Immortal, these gate barriers were unlikely to intimidate him.

"Brother Shen, listen well. The first barrier is named Sword Technique."

"As a disciple on duty, my cultivation is comparable to Brother Shen's, thus it will be me who spar with Brother Shen."

"If Brother Shen can force me back with three moves later, he will pass the first barrier."

To force back with three moves?

Shen Wen'an glanced at Chu Yuanfeng, realizing his cultivation was indeed similar to his own, and subtly let out a sigh of relief.

In a duel of equal realm, if three swords could not force him back, it'd be a waste of his reputation as a genius in Sword Dao.

"What about the second barrier?"

Chu Yuanfeng smiled lightly: "The second barrier shall be revealed to Brother Shen after passing the first."

"Brother Shen, please."

As he spoke, he had already drawn his sword, his Sword Essence surged within, ready to meet Shen Wen'an's attack.

As the sanctuary in the hearts of Danzhou's sword cultivators, those admitted into Cyan Ruo Sword House were no ordinary talents.

While Shen Wen'an was not a disciple of the Cyan Ruo Sword Sect, Chu Yuanfeng did not dare to underestimate him.

After all, his talent in Sword Dao had been acknowledged by the youngest Sword Immortal of Cyan Ruo Sword House.

Seeing this, Shen Wen'an's hand flashed with light as he directly drew the Dragon-Slaying Magical Sword.

"Fellow Daoist, be cautious."

As his voice fell, the Dragon-Slaying Magical Sword in his hand was swung casually.

The azure Supreme Profound Sword Qi soared toward Chu Yuanfeng with an overwhelming force!

Hmm?

Upon seeing this, Chu Yuanfeng frowned, a trace of displeasure flashing across his face.

Though he knew he was not his opponent, he had stated the first barrier was about sword techniques.

Yet Shen Wen'an merely swung casually, without employing a sword technique, his disdain irked him.

"Brother Shen seems to be somewhat underestimating others."

Chu Yuanfeng remarked, and the silver longsword in his hand flickered with Sword Essence as he lightly swung at the charging Supreme Profound Sword Qi, eliciting a clear sound of water in the air. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

His sword Qi formed rippling waves before him, rushing toward the Supreme Profound Sword Qi like tides, vowing to scatter it under the force of successive surges.

Seeing this, a gleam flashed in Shen Wen'an's eyes.

Sword Technique... in such a manner?

Since entering the cultivation realm, he had only studied one sword scripture. Although the Supreme Mysterious Sword Scripture contained sword techniques, those were aimed at Sword Control Skills, such as the Supreme Profound Light-Splitting Sword.

This kind of sword technique, like Chu Yuanfeng's, was something he had never seen before, and it felt quite marvelous.

He could sense the continuous sword momentum of Chu Yuanfeng's technique, each stronger than the last.

But it likely couldn't withstand his Supreme Profound Sword Qi.

As this thought flashed atop his mind, their attacks collided.

Boom!

Chu Yuanfeng's initial wave-like sword momentum hit the Supreme Profound Sword Qi like sea waves crashing into hard reefs, instantly shattering!

Before his second wave could arrive, the Supreme Profound Sword Qi took the initiative to charge forward, like a green boat cutting through the waves, breaking through wave after wave, and fiercely striking toward Chu Yuanfeng's body!

"So strong!?"

Alarmed, Chu Yuanfeng hurriedly raised his longsword to defend!

Clang!

The Supreme Profound Sword Qi sharply slashed onto his longsword, the immense force pushing his body several yards back, barely stopping.

Seeing this, Shen Wen'an smiled as he sheathed his sword and clasped his hands: "Fellow Daoist Chu, thank you for letting me win."

A trace of bitterness flashed across Chu Yuanfeng's face as he slowly approached, clasping his hands in return: "I'm afraid I've embarrassed myself in front of Brother Shen."

"Only now do I understand my master's words."

"A true sword cultivator should have the sword in their heart, unconstrained by form; everything can become a sword, a casual wave surpassing myriad techniques."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wen'an also gained some insight.

Throughout the years, the sword path he cultivated was all self-explored.

The achievements owed much to the fragmented Sword Spirit of the Sword Holder.

"I kindly ask Fellow Daoist Chu to reveal the second barrier."

He urgently needed to meet the Lingshan Sword Immortal, it wasn't the time to sit and discuss the Dao with Chu Yuanfeng, hence he wished not to waste time.

Chu Yuanfeng showed no resentment following his earlier defeat.

Sword cultivators tend to be magnanimous, petty minds are unsuited to cultivate Sword Dao.

"Brother Shen, follow me."

Returning the longsword to its scabbard, Chu Yuanfeng led Shen Wen'an towards the distant peak.

...

East Screen Mountain.

Shen Wenyan emerged from the tree hollow, cautiously scanning the surroundings, suddenly noticing an extremely familiar seal on a towering ancient tree ahead!

He hurriedly approached, touching the seal, a trace of joy appearing on his face, followed by a wave of bittersweetness in his heart.

That was his Shen Family's seal!

Eights years had passed since he left the Shen Family, and seeing the family crest abruptly stirred strong feelings of longing.

Suppressing the yearning, Shen Wenyan gently clenched his fist.

He had ventured out, hoping to try his luck and encounter people from Luoxia Mountain.