Sword Aura to the Heavens-Chapter 445 - 440: One Sword

Outside Lingxiao Pavilion, countless cultivators soared into the sky, gazing towards the interior of the Lingxiao Pavilion from above.

Ye Chaosong could clearly sense numerous Divine Senses sweeping towards this side; now the entire Capital was watching Li Fan. How could he not cause a sensation by challenging the Lingxiao Pavilion?

In the past, Lingxiao Pavilion sought a sword duel with Li Mountain, and now that young boy had mastered his skills. The first thing he did upon entering the Capital was to challenge Lingxiao Pavilion again, showing how grudging the young boy was back then.

Now, he is filled with immense confidence, confident that he can defeat all the prides of Lingxiao Pavilion, and even, defeat Jiang Taie.

Otherwise, why would he come? 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Of course, the cultivators of Lingxiao Pavilion also have absolute confidence in Jiang Taie, including Ye Chaosong.

But alas, at this moment, Jiang Taie was in secluded and life-threatening retreat in the pavilion above, and this retreat was also prompted by Li Fan.

It was said, Li Fan was coming to the Capital for a Dao discussion, and Jiang Taie was very certain that Li Fan would come.

And though Jiang Taie was a supreme pride of the world, he held no contempt for Li Fan who had defeated him in his youth, and thus went into retreat to comprehend the Sword Dao. He wished to 'welcome' Li Fan to the Capital in his full glory.

The discussion in the Capital would be a gathering place for the world's top-tier heavenly prides, and Jiang Taie has his expectations.

In the central sword training field of Lingxiao Pavilion, Li Fan was floating in the air, looking straight at Ye Chaosong in front of him, and calmly said: "Li Mountain Sword Cultivator Li Fan, Middle Realm of Dao Body, challenges any cultivator below the Seven Realms of Lingxiao Pavilion in a sword duel, please advise."

As Li Fan's words fell, even the wind in the air seemed slightly sharper, brushing against everyone present, all eyes fixed on the sword cultivator in white before them. One man and one sword, challenging any sword cultivator below the Seven Realms.

Back then, Jiang Taie did the same.

Only, at a different realm.

"You come to the Capital for a Dao discussion, and on the day of discussion, the Lingxiao Pavilion will naturally have someone face you in battle." Ye Chaosong looked at Li Fan and said.

Jiang Taie's retreat was a crucial moment, and he must not be disturbed, while Ye Chaosong had no confidence in the other sword cultivators of Lingxiao Pavilion.

Although it was only his second time meeting Li Fan, Li Fan's reputation preceded him. The things he had done and his undefeated record spoke volumes about how extraordinary the young man before him was.

After all, this was the junior brother she favored.

"Back then, when Lingxiao Pavilion sought a sword duel with Li Mountain, Li Mountain did not decline. A Dao discussion is a Dao discussion, a sword duel is a sword duel; why should they be mentioned in the same breath?" Li Fan replied: "If Lingxiao Pavilion wants me to give up the sword duel, it can open up Lingxiao Pavilion's library for me to view the Sword Scripture, and I will leave."

"Arrogant." An elder beside scoffed, as a terrifying Sword Dao pressure descended upon Li Fan.

"Lingxiao Pavilion should still have some face. Back then when you sought a sword duel with Li Mountain, Li Mountain was not so rude." Outside Lingxiao Pavilion, Xing Feng spoke coldly.

"Let me test his sword."

A voice was heard, and from among the sword cultivators of Lingxiao Pavilion, a middle-aged figure walked out.

The person appeared extraordinary, with a composed manner, seemingly from a prestigious family. He wore a spotless blue robe and carried an ancient sword on his back, the scabbard exuding an ancient aura, as if passed down for many years.

"Yang Zhengqi."

Many people in the Capital recognized the figure stepping out. Yang Zhengqi was much older than Li Fan, having been renowned for many years. He hailed from a noble family and was the pride of the noble family. Obsessed with the Sword Dao, he later joined Lingxiao Pavilion to pursue the Sword Dao, training diligently without slack, making rapid progress in swordsmanship.

In the Capital's Yang Family, Yang Zhengqi now was the first among the second generation and the most promising heir of the Yang Family. He was now in the Late-stage Dao Body Realm, only a step away from the Seven Realms.

Of course, this single step was a huge hurdle he had been lingering outside for years.

Located in the Capital of the Da Li Dynasty, Lingxiao Pavilion with court backing was, in fact, above Li Mountain in attracting sword talents from all over the world, boasting the most abundant resources and producing many formidable figures.

Of course, many of these formidable figures were already impressive before entering Lingxiao Pavilion, and entering Lingxiao Pavilion only pushed them further.

"Before I fight, let me advise you, this battle separates victory and defeat, life and death, think it through." Li Fan reminded coldly.

Yang Zhengqi paused, staring at Li Fan.

The much younger heavenly pride, showing sharpness in his words, stood there although no aura was released, yet he felt like a divine weapon.

The moment he entered Lingxiao Pavilion, his sharpness was overwhelming, just like when Lingxiao Pavilion challenged Li Mountain back then.

The crowd watching from afar was also astounded, separating victory and defeat, life and death, was this the same cultivator who, after entering the Capital, first went to a tavern to feast?

If defeated by Jiang Taie, wouldn't there be no need for the subsequent Dao discussion?

How enormous was his confidence?

Yang Zhengqi eventually stepped out, the elder of Lingxiao Pavilion did not stop, and Ye Chaosong also acquiesced.

Sword duel is sword duel, as the Lingxiao Pavilion prided itself on being the orthodox of Sword Dao in the world, how could it refuse a sword duel? Especially since they once queried Li Mountain with swords.

Seeing Li Fan's aura, Ye Chaosong even wondered if Jiang Taie could steadily defeat him?

It seemed more apparent now that Jiang Taie's retreat should not be disturbed, he must achieve a breakthrough before exiting the retreat, only then he would have absolute confidence in defeating Li Fan.

Yang Zhengqi, controlling his sword, took a position opposite Li Fan, with wisps of Sword Intent surrounding him, he said to Li Fan: "Please advise."

"Since Lingxiao Pavilion ascended Li Mountain back then, many things have already been destined. Since you represent Lingxiao Pavilion in battle, my sword will show no mercy."

As Li Fan's voice fell, Sword Intent flowed throughout the heavens and earth, in an instant, the vast and boundless land was enveloped by a wave of Sword Intent.

"I am older than you and should not take action, but today you challenge the sword, aggressive, I have no choice but to unsheathe my sword, to kill you."

Yang Zhengqi's voice boomed, as Sword Intent accompanied his voice, transforming into a storm.

"Rise sword." Yang Zhengqi shouted, and as his voice fell, a hurricane storm arose in the heavens and earth, terrifying Sword Aura shredded everything, and sharp swords appeared within the hurricane.

"Boom..." A terrifying sonic boom sounded, it was the sound of the Storm Sword striking Li Fan, yet Li Fan's body was like a Golden Body, Sword Aura circling around forming a barrier, the storm that struck him could not harm him.

"Sky Splitter."

Yang Zhengqi strode forward, as his words fell, innumerable Sword Intent in the Hurricane Sword Domain coalesced into the Flowing Light Sword, which seemed capable of tearing space, targeting Li Fan.

Li Fan's figure vanished from his original position, transforming into a sword, leaving phantoms in the hurricane, but the moment he moved, countless Flowing Light Swords emerged from the hurricane storm, tearing through space, cutting this domain to pieces, wanting everything to vanish into dust, turning to fragments.

Yet Li Fan's body seemed to be moving with light, trailing phantoms in the Sword Domain, those phantoms being shredded by swords, causing onlookers to hold their breath, as though Li Fan's body was being torn apart.

Seeing the scene, a brilliant light surged from Yang Zhengqi's brow, the ancient sword on his back hummed, his entire being radiated Sword Intent, enveloping him in his Sword Domain, brilliance everywhere, nowhere to hide, this sword couldn't be evaded, whether transformed into a phantom or not, it would all be killed.

"Buzz..."

A piercing, dazzling light burst forth, so brilliant it dazed onlookers, Yang Zhengqi saw that beam of light cleave his Sword Domain in two from the middle, the Sword Domain seemed divided into two parts, one above, one below, while in the middle, was Li Fan's sword light.

One sword cleaved through space, split the Sword Domain.

A ray of light flashed past, Yang Zhengqi's body trembled, his eyes still fixed ahead, yet there was no longer Li Fan's figure.

"What sword is this?"

Yang Zhengqi inquired, knowing his fate the moment he saw 'light', yet he wanted to know.

Li Fan, behind him, did not answer.

Suddenly, Yang Zhengqi's body exploded, turning into a rain of blood, startling many to the point their hearts skipped, for just a moment ago, Yang Zhengqi was speaking.

Li Fan's sword was too fast, fast enough that Yang Zhengqi didn't have time to die.

"What sword is this?"

Not only did Yang Zhengqi ask, but this thought also surfaced in the minds of the audience.

Could a sword be this fast?

Yang Zhengqi, the next head of the Yang Family, in Lingxiao Pavilion took only one sword, and perished.

"Next one." Li Fan said, as his voice fell, the Lingxiao Pavilion side became particularly quiet.

Though Yang Zhengqi was not the strongest after Jiang Taie, he ranked among the top few.

However, Yang Zhengqi didn't even withstand one sword.

Who could withstand that sword just now? Who dared to try?

Those who were enraged and wanting to kill Li Fan earlier suddenly fell silent at this moment.

One sword had already decided the outcome of the sword duel.

If Jiang Taie doesn't emerge, no one can take his sword.