Sword Aura to the Heavens-Chapter 425 - 420: Annihilation of the Sect

"Li Mountain, Li Fan."

In the vast world, countless gazes fell upon Li Fan. This was his true self, missing the previous touches of arrogance, yet appearing more carefree and ethereal.

To many, Li Fan was relatively unfamiliar, as most in the cultivation world weren't so well-informed. They knew of the name 'Li Fan' due to the court's bounty and vaguely understood that he was a Sword Cultivator from Li Mountain.

For those in the Great Li Cultivation World, his master, Zuo Canglan, was far more renowned than the name Li Fan.

However, things were different now. Zuo Canglan's disciple had entered the heart of Da Li, and upon reaching the Peak of White Jade City, had caused quite a stir in Jade City, following the footsteps of the once world-shattering Sword Cultivator.

Many glanced again at the towering White Jade City, looking towards the ethereal Heavenly Gate.

They said Li Mountain was in decline, but the new generation of disciples emerged with an invincible demeanor, scaling the heights of White Jade City, slaying the Tiandu Palace Saint Heir, and defeating the Lingxiao Pavilion Sword Cultivator across realms. Many from major cultivation sects have perished by his sword.

Before this, Wen Ruyu had killed the previous Tiandu Palace Saint Heir and a court Commandery Princess, and even now, faced with besieging sects, he had slain many solo.

Both were Li Mountain Sword Cultivators, disciples of Zuo Canglan.

The once-declining Li Mountain saw its next generation astonish the world in a single battle, much like Zuo Canglan and Wen Haoran in their era, meeting no rivals.

"It was you who committed indiscriminate slaughter in Yongzhou, even annihilating sects," a chilly voice rang out, and everyone looked up to see Princess Taihua, her garments fluttering, her cold yet captivating face exuding a murderous aura.

"Do you confess your crimes?"

Li Fan and Wen Ruyu are destined to die.

Coming to Jade City truly felt like walking into a trap.

As she spoke, an elder stepped through the void to stand behind her, an invisible pressure spreading as if a fierce beast.

"Seventh Realm." People thought this should be the Seventh Realm Great Cultivator from the Prince Mansion. At least five Seventh Realm Great Cultivators had emerged from the shadows.

Li Fan glanced at Princess Taihua but only briefly, then looked away, ignoring her.

"The court and the Great Li Cultivation World truly have no shame, deploying such forces just to capture a few from Li Mountain. But so be it; so many besiege just two of us from Li Mountain, yet many are slain, even requiring Seventh Realm Cultivators—how disgraceful."

Xing Feng coldly scanned the surroundings and stated, "Li Mountain seldom acts externally, leading to the misconception of being easy targets. Medicine Cleansing Lake was destroyed for this reason. Do you really think Li Mountain can't obliterate you?"

Everyone's heart trembled. If Li Mountain targeted them, they indeed possessed the capability to annihilate them, the proverbial centipede refuses to die even when cut in half.

However, Li Mountain, with its thousand years of reputation, seldom engaged in such acts. Most forces merely followed to shout and support, with the court and others like the Lingxiao Pavilion at the forefront. Other forces saw it as a chance to claim the bounty on Wen Ruyu, without truly committing to a fight to the death with Li Mountain.

But the Tiandu Palace's intent to intermarry with the court led to Wen Ruyu's killing of the Tiandu Palace Saint Heir.

"Li Mountain is no longer what it once was, murdering innocents recklessly, bound to be destroyed by the court, unable to protect itself, yet it dares to threaten us?" Tiandu Palace's Great Elder said coldly.

"Murdering innocents recklessly?" Li Fan suddenly laughed. Seeing the Tiandu Palace Great Elder looking at him, Li Fan said sarcastically, "Since you say so, how can we at Li Mountain not respond to your words?"

"What do you mean?" Tiandu Palace's Great Elder frowned.

As he finished speaking, his expression suddenly changed, turning pale as a great rage surged from his body, with panic evident in his eyes.

"My son, no..." he suddenly shouted, causing everyone to look at him oddly, while the Tiandu Palace cultivators were baffled. Someone called out, "Great Elder."

Tiandu Palace's Great Elder's eyes gleamed red, staring fixedly at Li Fan, shouting, "What did Li Mountain do?"

"What do you think?" Li Fan replied coldly. "The moment you acted, it meant Tiandu Palace was erased from the Great Li Cultivation World."

As Li Fan finished, the cultivators in the void felt their hearts tremble; their battle intent dissipating in an instant, many even turned pale.

Has Li Mountain made a move against Tiandu Palace?

"Impossible," Tiandu Palace's Great Elder said. "Tiandu Palace has its Sect Master stationed and a Sect Protection Array."

"Haven't you already understood the outcome? Why continue to deceive yourself? Can Li Mountain really not wipe out your Tiandu Palace?" Li Fan retorted.

He knew that his junior master in Jade City had already informed Li Mountain's side about the situation here through the 'Sword Seed.'

As long as something happens here, Li Mountain would act against Tiandu Palace.

To kill one as a warning to others.

Who dares to besiege the sects?

He would like to see which forces dare try.

"Despicable," Tiandu Palace's Great Elder shouted. His son's mark was activated, proving Li Fan's words true—Tiandu Palace was no more.

"Boom..." Xing Feng stepped forward aggressively, a violent aura pressing down, speaking coldly, "You, a Seventh Realm Cultivator, act against juniors, and yet you say despicable? Whoever harms my Li Mountain disciples will have their clan exterminated by Li Mountain."

His voice carried anger, resounding across the heavens, shaking all directions.

For thousands of years, Li Mountain has been exorcising demons and upholding the Dao, leaving the world with the label of 'good people.' However, as the saying goes, the wall collapses and everyone pushes. The events that happened at Li Mountain, Lin'an County, and now in Jade City.

So many people, so many forces, dare to kill his Li Mountain disciples?

Do they really assume Li Mountain is easy to bully!

He intended to tell the Great Li World Cultivation World that if you dare kill Li Mountain disciples, be prepared for your clan's annihilation.

The Demon Ape roared, and Xing Feng stepped forward carrying a terrible aura, crossing the void in one step to appear before Tiandu Palace's Great Elder, delivering a palm strike with a deafening roar.

The Demon Ape's massive palm obscured the sky and sun, as the Great Elder let out an angry roar, summoning a great seal to counterattack fiercely.

But under the terrifying Demon Ape's Big Palm Seal, all Seal Techniques were wiped out. The overwhelmingly tyrannical attack left the spectators in despair.

In Martial Arts, the pinnacle breaks through ten thousand methods with a single force.

The Tiandu Palace Great Elder retreated rapidly, only to see a ray of light rushing toward him at incredible speed. Xing Feng launched a punch, star-like Demon Fists raining down from the sky.

Golden light and blazing light formed a protective barrier but were pierced in an instant by the starry fists, riddled with countless holes.

"Help me," he shouted, but no one acted.

Though several Seventh Realm Great Cultivators were present, the fall of Tiandu Palace served as a great deterrence to all major forces.

"Your Highness," whispered Prince Puyang beside Ye Yunke, but Ye Yunke shook his head, calmly watching the battle.

The downfall of Tiandu Palace rendered these people useless, with no need to intervene on their behalf. Moreover, as the people of the Prince Mansion and Lingxiao Pavilion also watched, why bother?

More crucially, Li Fan and Xing Feng appearing in Jade City was something the forces took precautions against, knowing someone would come to assist Wen Ruyu.

Unexpectedly, Li Mountain had another plan, annihilating Tiandu Palace.

The deterrent effect on the various forces was imaginable.

A burst echoed, a violent wave swept the surroundings. All eyes focused on the center of the storm as Xing Feng stepped to the center, reaching out and seeing Tiandu Palace's Great Elder seized mid-air by the Demon Ape, already injured.

"Poof." The Demon Ape tightened its grip, blood flowing, Xing Feng executing Tiandu Palace's Great Elder before the Jade City cultivators' eyes.

A Seventh Realm Great Cultivator was slaughtered in such a manner, leaving a massive impact on the forces, which was precisely Xing Feng's intention.

Do people really think Li Mountain is easy to bully?

Indeed, after executing Tiandu Palace's Great Elder, even the Tiandu Palace cultivators remained silent, seething with anger but not daring to speak.

Other major sect cultivators even considered retreating, unwilling to entangle themselves further.

Li Mountain is no longer the Li Mountain it once was.

The Great Li World claimed Li Mountain was in decline, with the court suppressing it and the sects looking to benefit, truly enraging Li Mountain.

But who gave the order for all this? Was it Gu Qingyang, the current steward of Li Mountain?

Li Fan calmly watched it all unfold, his expression as calm as water. If the cultivation world was consumed by madness, then he would cut down the world.

Holding the Li Mountain Sword, he sought not grand righteousness.

His sword was one of pure ecstasy and vengeance.