Sword Aura to the Heavens-Chapter 409 - 404: Killing to Strike at the Heart

Li Fan quietly stayed to one side, knowing from White Jade Academy that he already had the qualification to 'seek the Dao' upon arriving here.

As for how to 'seek', that was up to the individual's choice who sought the Dao.

Li Fan had already figured out what he wanted to 'seek', so he wasn't anxious.

Yan Chong smiled and nodded, but at this moment, Shen Jing stepped forward a few paces to the front of the crowd.

Li Fan's gaze fell on Shen Jing's body; he could see that Shen Jing had originally intended to duel him, but was stopped by Yue Yunxiao, thus Shen Jing restrained himself.

Shen Jing came here likely with his own purpose, while Yue Yunxiao wished to see White Jade's top swordsman, Xiao Lv. And Shen Jing?

With his Initial Realm of Dao Body, naturally, it was impossible to challenge Xiao Lv; even Yue Yunxiao was not a match, and the difference in strength between them was significant.

"I heard that within the White Jade Academy, there's a Sword Scripture that is the Immortal Sword. Today, I came to ask about this sword," Shen Jing said, looking towards the people of White Jade Academy.

In the world's foremost academy, the White Jade Academy, there are countless volumes, among them rich in Sword Scriptures. Amongst these, there's one Sword Scripture rumored to be the Ancient Sword Scripture, the Immortal Sword. They came to seek the Dao of White Jade Academy and naturally want to witness this 'Immortal Sword'.

"Does a disciple of White Jade Academy have a sword to bestow?" Shen Jing asked.

The people of White Jade Academy looked at Shen Jing; he came to ask about the Immortal Sword?

"Although you came to seek the Dao, to inquire about the Immortal Sword, you are still lacking," Xiao Lv said to Shen Jing.

"I came to White Jade Academy to seek the Dao, naturally, I have the qualification to inquire about the sword. Could it be that no one in White Jade Academy has mastered this Sword Scripture?" Shen Jing questioned.

"What arrogance."

At this moment, a voice came from afar, and everyone looked over, seeing in the distance from a towering hall of White Jade, wisps of Sword Intent emanating, high above in the sky, the Sword Aura like flowing clouds.

"White Jade Great Sword Cultivator." Everyone's heart trembled, as this world's foremost academy is filled with experts, being one of the forces with Seventh Realm Cultivators in the Great Li World.

Among them, there's a renowned Seventh Realm Great Sword Cultivator, ranking within the top ten of the Sword Saint List.

Even more frightening is that this top ten presence in the Sword Saint List is not the strongest in White Jade Academy, illustrating how terrifying the foundation of this foremost academy is.

Outside the court of the Great Li World, a mountain, a temple, a pavilion, an academy are never mere names.

Lingxiao Pavilion doesn't even make the list.

"Shen Jing, among the disciples of Lingxiao Pavilion, you can't even rank in the top five, yet dare to inquire about the Immortal Sword?" That voice came again, Shen Jing looked towards the direction of the hall, Sword Intent flowing around him, exceedingly sharp.

He knew who the speaker was, the strongest in Lingxiao Pavilion is the person ranked second in the Sword Saint List, how could he be unaware of the people of the Sword Saint List.

"Senior, having come to seek the Dao, what is there to fear?" Shen Jing responded loudly.

"If that's the case, then you shall have this opportunity."

The voice was like a sharp sword, and from the distant hall, Sword Aura whistled forth, then a figure was seen coming from that direction, everyone looked, seeing a Cultivator controlling the sword, a youthful Sword Cultivator.

"Previously, I heard that Taibai Sword Immortal took in a Closed-door Disciple, it seems it was true," Liu Qingwu whispered, Chu Jiankuang's gaze also shifted there, eyes flickering with fighting spirit.

As a progeny of the Sword Saint List, such a scene, how could he not be excited.

"Quite lively."

Ye Yunke observed all unfolding events with great interest, even as the Emperor of Da Li, this level of contention was rare to encounter.

Heavenly White Jade, Taibai Sword, ranked sixth on the Sword Saint List.

While Shen Jing, a disciple of Lingxiao Pavilion, is considered a progeny of the second in the Sword Saint List.

Of course, the difference is, the Sword Cultivator appearing, reportedly is Taibai Sword's Closed-door Disciple, to compare with Lingxiao Pavilion would be more akin to Jiang Taie, perhaps.

Even Xiao Lv isn't Taibai Sword's Closed-door Disciple, not because Xiao Lv's talent in Sword Dao isn't outstanding, but because Xiao Lv isn't merely a sword expert, he's a jack-of-all-trades.

Rumor has it Xiao Lv also learned the sword from Taibai Sword, but did not apprentice.

There are external rumors that Xiao Lv's master is that one from White Jade Academy.

In the sky, that Sword Cultivator stepped forth on the sword, he was similarly dressed in White Jade Academy attire, immaculate, sword intent wrapped around him like the luminance of a galaxy, akin to an Immortal.

"White Jade Academy student Guan Shanyue, fortunate enough to master the Immortal Sword, yet due to poor talent, not proficient in practice, please advise,"

The young man's demeanor was elegant, his voice gentle and polite, starkly contrasting Shen Jing's sharpness, and unlike Chu Jiankuang.

When Guan Shanyue appeared, Shen Jing's Sword Intent soared skyward, and as Guan Shanyue's voice fell, Shen Jing ascended, in an instant, heavenly Sword Auras, above the dojo, were engulfed by swords.

Across the vast White Jade Academy, Sword Intent seemed omnipresent, encasing Guan Shanyue.

Yet Guan Shanyue's Sword Intent, though not immense, formed a distinctive Sword Domain centered on his body, enveloping him completely, radiant throughout, akin to a Sword Body of the Dao cloaked in Sword Intent, resembling a bright moon in the darkness, illuminating heaven and earth.

"How do you see it?" Yan Chong asked with a gentle smile.

"Those who pursue sword technique will undoubtedly be defeated," Mu Changqing looked up at the sky and remarked softly.

"And how about him?" Yan Chong was obviously asking about Guan Shanyue.

"Very good." Mu Changqing nodded.

"How good is very good?" Yan Chong further inquired.

"Very good means better than good." Mu Changqing replied.

Yan Chong was momentarily taken aback, then laughed.

"That Wen Ruyu, son of the Haoran Sword and heir to the Canglan Blade, would surely make the situation more exciting if he were here," Yan Chong said.

It's somewhat regrettable.

However, surely these rising stars will inevitably meet.

In the sky, brilliant light burst forth as Shen Jing drew his sword.

Li Fan looked up at the sky, intrigued by the contest between these two Sword Dao geniuses.

Shen Jing's sword seemed to be the Lingxiao Pavilion's consummate skill of the Sword Sect of Ten Thousand Blades, the swords of the heavens converging as one and integrating into Shen Jing's own understanding of Sword Dao.

His lifetime of learning seemed to fuse into this one sword.

When this sword was released, even Shen Jing's figure couldn't be seen, only a golden sword light in the sky streaking across overhead.

He also saw Guan Shanyue draw his sword, when the sword was drawn, it was like an Immortal dancing in the moonlight, with this one sword, a gleam appeared in the sky.

His sword seemed to casually thrust forward as moonlight falls in the dark night, casting a glow that pierced the erupting golden light pillar.

A seemingly insignificant gleam of sword light exploded with unimaginable brilliance at that moment, piercing through the golden light pillar instantly.

Their swords blossomed in an instant, Shen Jing's body quivered, the sword intent surrounding him seemed to be pierced, white sword light landed on his body with a dull sound, his body staggered back, spewing blood.

Yet Guan Shanyue still stood in place, in front of him, the golden light pillar crashed onto his body, but the golden light splattered, unable to penetrate that bright moonlight.

The horrifying Sword Intent overflowed, soaring into the sky, forming a terrifying sword-shaped light column, which then dispersed into infinite Sword Intent, after a moment, the sky returned to calm.

Everything seemed to happen in an instant, Shen Jing already lost, many couldn't even decipher what truly transpired nor understood the nature of their swords.

"Both Sword Cultivators of Lingxiao Pavilion have fallen, and both are utterly defeated," crowds thought to themselves.

"Thanks for letting me win." Sword Intent dissipated, Guan Shanyue stood in the air with a slight bow towards the fallen Shen Jing.

Shen Jing's mouth bled, his complexion pale, Sword Aura invaded his body, already injured, yet he didn't feel the pain from the injury; what disheartened him more was that he couldn't withstand a single sword.

Even with the Immortal Sword Technique, he shouldn't have been unable to withstand one sword.

"I thought it would be so great, turns out it's just this..." a voice rang out, though not loud, yet distinctly audible.

The speaker was Qi Zhanyun, who had always disliked Shen Jing's arrogance.

However, just this?

"Those skilled with their mouths typically aren't that capable." Li Fan replied from the side, thinking how straightforward Qi Zhanyun was, truly sparing no mercy.

"No wonder you avoided the fight earlier, how would it end if you fought against him?" Qi Zhanyun asked with a smile.

"About the same." Li Fan replied.

"Impressive," Qi Zhanyun praised.

Beside them, Shen Jing couldn't help but grunt, a fresh gush of blood burst from his mouth.