Primordial Divine Emperor-Chapter 56 - 54: A Fearsome Sword Cultivator Descends the Mountain, Divine Sword Sect in Uproar
Dugu Nan muttered to himself, as if entering a certain state.
The next moment, the Sword Saint brought his two fingers together, forming a sword gesture in front of his chest, gently slicing through the air before suddenly flinging it out.
In an instant, a terrifying Sword Qi erupted from Dugu Nan’s fingertips, cleaving toward the South Peak’s defense array. The Sword Qi pierced through the array, swelling with the wind, and transformed into a thousand-zhang Sword Qi, splitting the sky.
The Sword Qi tore through the void, as if truly about to divide heaven and earth, a terror so profound.
The thousand-zhang Sword Qi finally pierced through the Divine Sword Sect’s defense array, transforming into even more terrifying and massive Sword Qi, piercing into the sky, forcibly creating a dreadful Heaven’s Mark at the edge of the sky.
Simultaneously, a terrifying Sword Intent spread across the vast region, almost engulfing the endless rivers and mountains of the Hundred Broken Mountain Range.
In that moment, the entire Divine Sword Sect was struck with shock and fear; countless disciples and elders looked up in unison, eyes filled with extreme awe.
Not only that, countless formidable forces throughout the Hundred Broken Mountain Range were all aware of the might of that sword, as if witnessing the end of the world, their expressions dramatically changing.
"Sword Saint Dugu Nan!"
Across the vast expanse of the Hundred Broken Mountain Range, amidst endless rivers, countless peerless experts and great powers raised their eyes in awe, their eyes filled with terror and dread.
"Three hundred years have passed, he should be at the end of his strength, oil running dry, how can he still possess such terrifying power?"
"The First Generation Sword Saint, the pinnacle of Sword Dao, truly lives up to his name. Despite hidden wounds for over three hundred years, he remains unfathomable."
The endless peerless experts were all filled with fear and trepidation, the Sword Saint’s might enough to make the Hundred Broken Mountain Range tremble like a vast galaxy, instilling fear across the land.
Countless prodigies of the Divine Sword Sect looked at the world-shattering Sword Qi, all deeply shaken, their hearts turbulent like a raging ocean, unable to restrain their excitement.
However, the Supreme Elders of the Divine Sword Sect, witnessing this scene, could only sigh softly, their eyes full of the end of a hero.
Even atop the Talisman Peak of the Divine Sword Sect, Qi Yun gazed at the Heaven’s Mark cleaved by the Sword Qi, sighing in desolation.
"Revered One, why the sigh?" Behind Qi Yun, an elderly man bowed slightly, bewildered.
That sword from the Sword Saint was so earth-shattering, terrifying endless domains, why did the Revered One look on so melancholy, even showing sadness?
Qi Yun closed his eyes slowly upon hearing, his words filled with sorrow: "He is nearing the end of his life."
"Do you mean... the Sword Saint...?" The elderly man trembled, eyes full of disbelief.
Could it be that the glorious First Generation Sword Saint is truly about to fall?
But how could that be? Just now, that sword clearly eclipsed heaven and earth, splitting the sky; how could it seem like the end is near?
Qi Yun sighed deeply again, the sadness in his eyes growing stronger, as if an old friend was about to leave this world.
Throughout the entire Divine Sword Sect, only Qi Yun knew the extent of the Sword Saint Dugu Nan’s injuries; his days were numbered. With this last sword, it was even more certain.
"This sword is telling the endless foes of the Hundred Broken region that Dugu Nan still has the power to fight, unafraid of any assault."
"He is fulfilling the promise made publicly in Star Moon City, declaring to the world that the Dugu Clan will protect its successor, and he still has the power to do so."
"He is clearing all obstacles for Ye Xiaofan."
Qi Yun shook his head slowly, displaying a helpless demeanor.
At the grand martial competition in Star Moon City, Dugu Nan had Mu Yan, in the name of the Divine Sword Sect, announce to the world that his peers could compete with Ye Xiaofan, but the older generation must not intervene, or he would eradicate their prodigies and destroy their legacies.
This sword, although indirectly informing others of his impending end, was also enough to intimidate countless forces, letting them know that even though the Sword Saint was at the end of his strength, he still had the power to annihilate.
Dugu Nan intended to use this sword to intimidate from all directions, so those formidable foes would not dare act rashly or easily target the Sword Saint’s successor, thereby gaining Ye Xiaofan sufficient time to grow.
Yet, unfortunately, Ye Xiaofan knew nothing of this; he was unaware of the severity of Dugu Nan’s injuries.
At this moment, Ye Xiaofan merely stared blankly at the sword, repeating Dugu Nan’s words over and over.
"The clash of Qi and Intent, the unity of Intent and Qi?"
Ye Xiaofan stood there, mumbling to himself, as if realizing the profound mysteries behind his master’s sword just now.
Ye Xiaofan stared fixedly at the sword mark in the sky, suddenly grasping something.
"I understand, it’s Sword Qi and Sword Intent!" Ye Xiaofan exclaimed joyfully, looking at Dugu Nan who had closed his eyes: "Master means that even though Sword Qi and Sword Intent clash, they can unite as one, merging together, but you can’t use Sword Qi to merge with Sword Intent, only use Sword Intent to merge with Sword Qi."
Hearing Ye Xiaofan’s words, though Dugu Nan did not open his eyes, a gratified smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Ye Xiaofan grasped it instantly and immediately closed his eyes to sense that previous sword from Dugu Nan, which possessed both the power of Sword Qi and the integration of Sword Intent, reaching an extreme terror.
Shortly after, Ye Xiaofan slowly raised the Luoyu Sword, faint Sword Qi flickering, yet it did not emerge.
Moreover, atop his sword edge, surges of Sword Intent burst forth, Sword Intent slowly approaching Sword Qi, and as soon as the two touched, they exploded with terrifying repulsive force, capable of destroying the heavens and the earth.
"Intent arises from the sword, returns to the heart, Qi emerges from the heart, condenses in the spirit, gathers in the edge, fraught with Qi, merges with Intent, the two harmonize, thus is the Sword... ."
With the clash of Sword Qi and Sword Intent, Dugu Nan continued to murmur, guiding Ye Xiaofan on the key to merging Sword Qi and Sword Intent.
Ye Xiaofan controlled the Sword Qi and Sword Intent following the instructions, forcing them to merge.
Before long, sweat almost drenched his collar, and his entire body trembled violently. Evidently, merging Sword Qi and Sword Intent was not an easy feat, greatly requiring comprehension.
Yet, at a certain moment, Ye Xiaofan, in a moment of trance, grasped something—a balance, the subtle balance between Sword Qi and Sword Intent.
Finding this balance, Ye Xiaofan’s subsequent fusion process became much smoother.
On his sword peak, two different sword powers crazily repelled each other, releasing terrifying clashes, yet simultaneously fused, causing the sword peak to tremble violently for an unknown amount of time.
Suddenly, the sword qi and sword intent on Ye Xiaofan’s sword peak disappeared all at once, as if empty.
Yet in the next moment.
Boom——!
A terrifying force erupted from the sword peak, shocking and bewildering.
Ye Xiaofan slightly waved the blade, and as the sword moved, even the void visibly trembled.
He suddenly opened his eyes and once again employed the "Falling Feather Sword Technique," slashing out with a sword that pierced through the void more than ten feet long, startling Ye Xiaofan. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮
After integrating sword intent and sword qi, the sword qi he released also exploded with sword intent, which was not a simple addition of two forces, but a qualitative leap, with the power instantly becoming unbelievably terrifying, even though the sword qi remained over ten feet long, its power was completely incomparable to before.
At this moment, Ye Xiaofan’s sword qi possessed a sheer aggressive force, overwhelming all in its path, as if all other sword qi would pale in comparison and become powerless beneath his sword qi.
Realizing the fusion of sword qi and sword intent, Ye Xiaofan eagerly combined it with the "Falling Feather Sword Technique," and for a time, the entire South Peak was filled with countless sword qi, each stroke seemed to bring a visual ripple to the void, as if leaves stirring the water curtain.
On the other hand.
Dugu Nan sensed the terrifying sword qi fluctuation after the fusion of sword intent, abruptly opened his eyes, dumbfounded by Ye Xiaofan’s flying sword qi, eyes filled with endless waves.
"This... this is comprehended?" Even as a First Generation Talisman Saint, he was stunned at the moment, full of disbelief, exclaiming, "How is this kid so monstrous?"
Dugu Nan was utterly shocked inside; he merely intended to casually guide Ye Xiaofan with that sword, achieving two purposes, without expecting him to immediately grasp the opportunity for fusion.
It should be known that even when Dugu Nan’s mentor passed him the essentials, it took him half a month to comprehend them, but Ye Xiaofan took less than a quarter of an hour.
What kind of sword dao monster is this?
But while amazed, witnessing Ye Xiaofan’s talent, Dugu Nan was equally excited, yet to avoid making him arrogant, he tried to remain calm.
As time astonished, in the coming days, Dugu Nan personally guided Ye Xiaofan almost daily in cultivation, also imparting a high-tier cultivation technique, "Nameless Technique."
From then on, Ye Xiaofan bid farewell to the "Spiritual Absorption Technique," beginning to train with the "Nameless Technique."
Nowadays, in front of both individuals, Ye Xiaofan no longer concealed anything, directly employing the "Nameless Technique" to absorb thirty-six types of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi for cultivation, the terrifying speed of improvement left both saints sweating with embarrassment.
More terrifying was Ye Xiaofan’s sword dao comprehension, unprecedentedly amazing, causing Dugu Nan and Qi Yun, who accompanied him daily in cultivation, to be shocked greatly, continually exclaiming ’this kid is truly a sword dao monster.’
Two months flew by quickly.
During these two months, Ye Xiaofan either practiced swordsmanship on South Peak or meditated for cultivation.
The entire South Peak was almost always under his presence, amidst the sea of grass, under the stars, sword qi soared, sword intent rippled.
According to Dugu Nan’s explanation, each sword technique can be divided into six major realms: Initial Entry, Slight Achievement, Realm of Great Success, Refined Mastery, Peak Climbing, Breaking Shackles, Break and Rebuild.
Hence, during these two months, Ye Xiaofan perfected the "Falling Feather Sword Technique" while also practicing the "Grass Cutting Sword Technique."
In two months, he first practiced the "Grass Cutting Sword Technique" to the Peak Climbing realm, then broke through shackles, and the sign of breaking shackles was to forget all sword techniques, thoroughly integrating this sword technique into himself, and a move rather than no move at all.
This day.
The gentle wind brushed over the summit of South Peak, stirring Ye Xiaofan’s three thousand strands of blue hair.
He stood in the wind, eyes tightly shut, carefully sensing all of the "Grass Cutting Sword Technique."
At a certain moment, he abruptly opened his eyes and swept out with a sword.
Immediately.
Boom——!!!
A sword qi tore through the void, extremely terrifying.
"Break and Rebuild?"
"This kid, actually comprehended his own sword technique?"
Qi Yun’s face was unable to hide his surprise, evidently, Ye Xiaofan’s sword carried no trace of the "Grass Cutting Sword Technique," yet fused all sword techniques, deriving a new technique more suited to him, known as ’Break and Rebuild.’
This sword can be considered Ye Xiaofan’s most terrifying sword at present, its power unprecedented.
"Brother Nan, you found a treasure. I’m somewhat envious." Qi Yun unable to suppress his shock, spoke again, praising him out loud. This sword dao talent can only be described as monstrous.
Dugu Nan heard this and his mouth swelled with a smile; he did not expect that an inadvertently found successor would possess such astounding talent. This kid could not only inherit his teachings, but his future achievements in sword dao will likely be far above his own.
And during Ye Xiaofan’s arduous training these two months, profound changes also occurred in the Divine Sword Sect.
Countless newly arrived prodigies and talents broke through to the Profound Sea Realm after entering the Divine Sword Sect; many extraordinary talents truly stood out, dazzling in their brilliance, even some new disciples have already begun challenging the older students, shining brightly, amidst which are Nangong Jianchen, Shangguan Wan’Er, Jian Zhu, Ye Xiaotian, and others.
During these two months, the challenges received by South Peak have accumulated like mountains; countless ultimate talents among the new disciples have challenged the successor of the Sword Saint; especially after witnessing Dugu Nan’s sword, the challenges have become even more intense, wanting to replace the position of the Sword Saint’s successor.
But letting the challenges gather dust, Ye Xiaofan delayed any response, causing countless new disciples to start questioning whether the Sword Saint’s successor is unwilling to accept challenges or afraid to accept them.
Until this day, a renowned terrifying sword cultivator arrives at the mountain, and the entire Divine Sword Sect erupts like a pot.
