Sword Aura to the Heavens-Chapter 444 - 439: Challenging Lingxiao

Although Li Fan refused, Shi Dao'an still sat opposite Li Fan.

Li Fan put down the wine cup and looked up at his opponent. The person before him had graying temples and a confident, proud expression, like someone accustomed to holding high positions, expecting no one to refuse him.

Therefore, does he not understand etiquette?

"Aren't you being a bit presumptuous?" Li Fan spoke indifferently.

Shi Dao'an smiled and, ignoring Li Fan, picked up the wine jug beside him, poured himself some wine, savored it carefully, then put down the cup and laughed, "You have entered the Capital, and now countless eyes in the city are watching you. The people who arrived just now are just a small part. With the situation you are facing now, don't you want to seek a chance for survival?"

"What insights do you have?" Li Fan asked.

"With the enemies you've made and the current situation at Li Mountain, the only chance lies within this Capital City."

"The court?" Li Fan asked.

"It seems you're a smart person too," Shi Dao'an nodded with a smile, "With your talent, it shouldn't be buried. If your fate lies in Kyoto, it would be a pity. Li Mountain has done a lot for Da Li over the millennia, and many citizens of Da Li are grateful for its benefits."

"I thought you really had some 'insight,'" Li Fan sneered, advising him to surrender?

"If you have any concerns, you can rest assured, as I can resolve them for you. Besides, Her Highness the Princess is also in the Imperial Palace. If you are willing to persuade Li Mountain, great things can be accomplished," Shi Dao'an continued.

In his view, Li Fan and Li Mountain are worried about the reckoning.

However, as long as the people and forces behind him, along with Her Highness the Princess, they can withstand the pressure and turn the tide.

"This is the only way to break the predicament. When the time comes, you will be a prodigy in the Great Li World, and Li Mountain will remain as a power standing atop Da Li. Such a mutually beneficial method, why not?" Shi Dao'an said.

Li Fan glanced at Shi Dao'an, intrigued by the notion that perhaps he was accustomed to comfort and issuing orders, assuming others share his perspective?

Thinking of this, Li Fan couldn't help but laugh and continued to drink.

"What do you mean by this?" Shi Dao'an frowned, sternly saying, "I came here for your consideration, and every word I just said was sincere. If you miss this opportunity, entering the Capital City could..."

He stopped speaking, with a slight chill in the atmosphere.

"What's your name?" Li Fan suddenly asked.

Shi Dao'an was taken aback, his expression cooled, and he stared at Li Fan: "Shi Dao'an."

Li Fan nodded slightly and said, "I thought your surname was 'Ye.'

"What do you mean?" Shi Dao'an's expression shifted.

"Since I haven't heard of your name and your surname isn't 'Ye,' then, are you a servant?" Li Fan said, "You, deciding the matter between me and Li Mountain? Even if you come, you should at least let your master come."

Having said that, Li Fan stood up and walked outside.

Shi Dao'an sat there stunned, as if pinned to the chair, with eyes dark and terrifyingly cold, and the entire tavern was shrouded in a chill of murderous intent.

No one has ever dared to insult him like this.

A servant?

A master?

Although it seems to be true, even in this Imperial City, those noble families must honorably call him Shi Dao'an as Mr.

Li Fan did not heed Shi Dao'an's solitary anger. Speaking like this, Li Fan certainly could infer one thing: apart from the Royal Family, who dares to promise to resolve the matters between him and Li Mountain?

But since Shi Dao'an's surname isn't Ye, then the one behind him must be surnamed Ye.

On the street full of people at the moment, they also heard the dialogue between Li Fan and Shi Dao'an in the tavern, amazed at the sharpness of the young man before them—truly worthy of being a descendant of the Li Mountain Sword Dao.

Beneath Li Fan's feet, Sword Aura transformed into sword. He took a step forward, and suddenly a sharp sword let out a long whistle, diving into the sky and pausing for a moment. Li Fan looked down, and said, "Since the Da Li Court promised, then wanting me to perish in this city won't be so easy."

"Do you think this is Jade City?" Shi Dao'an burst out angrily, staring at Li Fan in the sky, controlling the sword: "Then I want to see how long you can survive."

"No need for concern," Li Fan replied, controlling the sword.

"Where is he going?"

As the crowd saw Li Fan controlling the sword and leaving, many figures immediately broke through the air, chasing in the direction Li Fan left.

A female Sword Cultivator stood on top of a building and saw Li Fan sweeping over the top, asked with a smile, "Where is the young hero going?"

"Lingxiao Pavilion."

Li Fan replied, his voice echoing through the streets, momentarily stupefying the surrounding cultivators.

Lingxiao Pavilion!

This is to go...

"Boom..." Countless figures swiftly moved forward, heading straight in the direction of Lingxiao Pavilion.

The woman who asked the question was momentarily stunned, then a smile appeared in her beautiful eyes. With a thought, her flying sword soared in the air, also moving forward.

This prodigy from Li Mountain, after entering the capital, had just enjoyed a meal at an inn, leaving many slightly disappointed.

After eating and drinking, he controlled his sword into the sky, riding away, challenging the swords at Lingxiao Pavilion.

How delightful.

The news spread throughout the capital, countless cultivators headed straight to Lingxiao Pavilion.

Lingxiao Pavilion, claiming to be the orthodoxy of Sword Dao in this era, is located in the central area of the Imperial City, with a tall pavilion that pierces the clouds, named after Lingxiao.

Li Fan controlled his sword into the air, and from afar he saw the pavilion exuding the Sword Intent.

He wore white, carrying three swords behind him, his disheveled hair fluttered across his handsome face in the wind, carrying an inexplicable sense of freedom.

Years ago, when he was still young, Wang Daoxuan of Lingxiao Pavilion led Jiang Taie and others to challenge the swords of Li Mountain, and afterward, the court army descended, invaded Li Mountain, this matter, Li Fan never forgot.

Courtesy demands reciprocation.

Today, he comes to Lingxiao Pavilion for a look.

Are the swords of Lingxiao Pavilion as lofty as the tower itself?

Soon, Li Fan arrived outside the Lingxiao Pavilion, before he reached it, streams of sword intent emanated from the pavilion, pressing upon Li Fan, seemingly tearing him apart.

The sword aura pierced the void, and figures controlling swords appeared not far in front of Li Fan, their eyes all revealing murderous intent.

"In the past, Lingxiao Pavilion challenged Li Mountain's swords, today, Li Mountain Sword Cultivator Li Fan, challenges Lingxiao Pavilion."

From atop the flying sword, Li Fan's voice resounded, echoing through the heavens and spreading over a hundred miles, causing countless hearts to race, gazing towards the location of Lingxiao Pavilion.

Li Mountain Sword Cultivator Li Fan, challenges Lingxiao Pavilion!

Previously, Li Fan challenged White Jade, reaching its peak.

Afterward, Jiang Taie with the same aggressive posture, challenged White Jade.

Now, Li Fan stands outside Lingxiao Pavilion.

Where is Jiang Taie?

Lingxiao Pavilion gathers the world's Sword Dao prodigies, producing many renowned in the Imperial City, but when Li Fan appeared and declared the challenge, in that instant, everyone had the same thought, aside from Jiang Taie, no one might be able to stop Li Fan.

Li Fan saw the sword cultivators of Lingxiao Pavilion seemingly arraying in front, indifferent, he continued controlling his sword forward, heading towards the crowd of Lingxiao Pavilion sword cultivators.

A storm of sword aura arose, striking Li Fan's body, yet Li Fan seemed oblivious, moving slowly.

Seeing him approaching the crowd, many even drew their swords, but at this time, a voice came from behind: "Make way."

Though the sword cultivators of Lingxiao Pavilion were displeased, they still separated, giving way, and Li Fan controlled his sword and passed through the middle, entering Lingxiao Pavilion.

"What boldness." The crowd in the distance saw Li Fan with a single sword enter Lingxiao Pavilion and praised, Li Fan's sword was stained with the blood of many Lingxiao Pavilion sword cultivators.

Li Fan continued forward, as he passed, figures of sword cultivators pierced the void, as the Sword Dao Sacred Land of Imperial City, Lingxiao Pavilion gathered the world's Sword Dao prodigies here, especially those from the Da Li heartland, noble families, and the Royal Family Sword Dao prodigies.

But at this moment, they just watched the white-clad figure moving forward, as if between heaven and earth, there was only him.

Beneath the tower is a giant martial arts arena.

Li Fan controlled his sword and arrived here, he looked up, the tower was built atop three thousand Sword Dao steps, amidst the clouds.

Below the tower, a figure stood quietly, it was he who just spoke to let him pass.

This person Li Fan had met, he had been to Li Mountain.

Lingxiao Pavilion, Ye Chaosong.

He is the apparent leader of Lingxiao Pavilion, and his surname is Ye, of the Da Li Royal Family.

Ye Chaosong scrutinized Li Fan, the last time they met, Li Fan was still a boy.

That day, he followed Wang Daoxuan as Jiang Taie and Chu Zili went to Li Mountain, thinking the young Jiang Taie would defeat all Li Mountain's juniors, until Li Fan appeared, killed Chu Zili, defeated Jiang Taie.

Years later, he once again saw that young man, but unlike before, the once young man is now renowned worldwide, defeating all prodigies, considered the strongest of the next generation of Li Mountain, the heir of Li Mountain Sword Dao.

Today, he comes here to challenge Lingxiao Pavilion.