Sword Aura to the Heavens-Chapter 454 - 449: Heroes of the Realm

Ye Qinghuang stood one step above Li Fan on the stairs, her serene eyes carefully watching Li Fan, as if wanting to see him a bit more clearly.

"You’ve become more handsome." The first thing Ye Qinghuang said left Li Fan somewhat amused and at a loss.

"Was it hard?"

Ye Qinghuang continued, from Li Mountain to the capital of the Da Li Dynasty, the young man spent over a decade, now weathered and seasoned, he has become a renowned genius Sword Cultivator.

From the moment he left Li Mountain, he carried the weight of the entire mountain on his shoulders.

Li Fan shook his head, no matter how he was outside, in front of his senior sister, he seemed to return to his youthful days; as long as his senior sister was there, he felt at ease.

Many years ago, he thought if he could never leave the mountain and stay with his senior sister forever, that would be excellent, but that great battle destroyed everything.

It took him many years to see his senior sister again, and even then, he was forced to come, else it might have taken more years.

"The court has taken our uncle as a hostage to coerce you, you shouldn’t have come." Ye Qinghuang said, "I’m sure our uncle thinks the same."

"Senior sister, precisely because our uncle thinks so, I must come." Li Fan replied.

Ye Qinghuang looked into Li Fan’s eyes, feeling emotional; this was the reason their master chose Li Fan back then.

"Since you’re here, it’s fine." Ye Qinghuang smiled, and Li Fan looked at Ye Qinghuang with a slightly strange expression.

"Senior sister, you seem gentler?" Li Fan said softly.

Ye Qinghuang’s smile instantly became as brilliant as a hundred blossoms, but seeing this smile made Li Fan’s heart tighten; this was the person no one on Li Mountain dared to provoke.

"It’s been a while since I’ve watched you practice swordsmanship, show me your sword skills," Ye Qinghuang suddenly said. Li Fan nodded, back in the days at Li Mountain, his senior sister often watched him practice swordsmanship.

With his current cultivation realm, besides his senior sister, no one else could command him to practice swordsmanship for them to watch.

Li Fan retreated, and with a thought, Sword Aura filled the sky, and the flying sword encircled him.

Ye Qinghuang quietly stood on the steps, watching Li Fan practice swordsmanship, showcasing his understanding of the Sword Dao.

Time seemed to stand still, only the sound of the sword roared, a sword wind blew, brushing Ye Qinghuang’s hair; even the best painter in the world would find it hard to capture such a perfect scene.

After a long time, Li Fan stopped, Ye Qinghuang looked at him; there was nothing more she could teach him, as the once nascent Sword Dao had matured, and he would become the pinnacle Sword Cultivator in the Great Li World.

Ye Qinghuang stepped forward, approached Li Fan, adjusted his attire, and softly said, "Lower your head."

Although Li Fan was puzzled, he lowered his head without any hesitation.

Ye Qinghuang removed the jade hairpin from her head and tied up Li Fan’s hair with it; Li Fan raised his head after she finished, and Ye Qinghuang looked at him with satisfaction, saying, "Do not take it off."

"Senior sister..."

Li Fan called out, his senior sister always dressed plainly, and this jade hairpin was her only piece of jewelry. Even if Li Fan were foolish, he could understand that this must be a keepsake from her parents and that by placing it on his head, she was giving him a Magical Treasure.

"In the capital, no one dares harm me." Ye Qinghuang continued, but Li Fan was different; now, in the entire capital, countless people wanted Li Fan dead.

And as long as Li Fan wore this jade hairpin, he could mitigate the greatest dangers within.

Ye Qinghuang’s gaze moved away from Li Fan and looked towards a figure standing quietly in the direction not far away, where Qi stood silently as if non-existent. At first, she looked at Ye Qinghuang with some vigilance, but noticing the relationship between the two, she relaxed.

Ye Qinghuang looked in her direction, and Qi’s gaze also fell on Ye Qinghuang, flashing some curiosity; there truly was such a beautiful woman in the world.

"Qi, come over here." Ye Qinghuang called out, and Qi, with skepticism, looked towards Li Fan, who then smiled and said, "Qi, come."

Qi stepped forward, approaching the two, where Li Fan said, "Qi, this is my senior sister."

Qi gently nodded, not having the same indifference as before when facing others; she could tell Brother Xiao Fan was close to Ye Qinghuang, and since it was someone closest to Brother Xiao Fan, she naturally needed to treat her well.

Ye Qinghuang reached out her hand, and Qi’s body tensed, but she ultimately didn’t dodge. Ye Qinghuang’s slender fingers gently fell on Qi’s hair, speaking softly, "This world has wronged you, Qi. Are you willing to accept me as your sister?"

Qi looked at the Immortal-like figure before her, and, despite her world-weariness, a warmth surged in her heart, as if uncontrollably liking the beautiful Immortal sister before her.

"Qi," Li Fan said softly, with a smile in his eyes, knowing his senior sister was protecting Qi. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

His senior sister was truly wonderful.

"Immortal sister," Qi hesitated for a moment, then softly said.

"Silly girl." Ye Qinghuang’s smile became even more radiant, and with a wave of her hand, an extremely gorgeous garment appeared, exuding strong Mana fluctuations.

"This is your sister’s meeting gift; wear it when you go back." Ye Qinghuang said.

Qi looked at Li Fan, saw him nod, and accepted it, with her eyes slightly reddening.

They stayed in the Imperial Palace for a while; after they left, a piece of news spread throughout the capital, Princess of Da Li Ye Qinghuang had invited Li Fan into the palace. Moreover, this princess was Li Fan’s senior sister, and their relationship was very close.

Additionally, Ye Qinghuang acknowledged the talented young female Sword Cultivator by Li Fan’s side as her sister.

Ye Qinghuang’s actions seemed a warning to all factions in the capital, and the major forces in the capital naturally understood this.

A few days later, in this ancient capital of Da Li, countless people were awaiting the arrival of a grand event.

During these days, no other major events occurred, as if everything revolved around this one thing.

Everyone understood that it was not merely a discussion of Dao.

Li Fan’s arrival in the capital represented Li Mountain.

But in the capital, many people wanted Li Fan dead; however, behind Li Fan, there was an undeniable power.

Li Mountain, the number one sword, Xuanyuan Sword, and the fourth-ranked Shi Dao Ren on the Sword Saint List were rumored to have come for him, along with the unparalleled Princess of Da Li. Wanting Li Fan dead wasn’t easy, especially with the court’s prior promise that no Seventh Realm Great Cultivator would attack him in the capital.

This discussion of Dao involved the highest-level forces in the Da Li Dynasty. Though many believed Li Fan could not leave the Imperial City alive, countless people were still drawn to the forthcoming events.

At the very least, they would witness the pinnacle contest of the Sword Dao in the Great Li world.

That day, atop the high pavilion of Lingxiao Pavilion, Sword Aura shot straight into the clouds as if piercing through the high pavilion, Jiang Tai E officially came out of seclusion.

Post-seclusion, Jiang Tai E visited his senior brother Chen Xuan’s tomb, not seeking immediate revenge, but continuing his cultivation in Lingxiao Pavilion.

On this day, within and outside the capital, others entered the capital with Sword Control, Sword Aura overwhelming. Rumors quickly spread in the capital that a top Great Sword Cultivator from the distant West Sea had arrived.

There were even rumors that not only the top five but perhaps others from the top ten of the Sword Saint List had come.

At least seven individuals arrived in the capital.

The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion released the news; this discussion of Dao might not only showcase clashes among top Sixth Realm prodigies but potentially reorder the Sword Saint List.

That day, above Da Li Dynasty’s skies, a domineering figure in a Five-clawed Golden Dragon Robe dragged two Great Demons through the firmament.

The two huge Great Demons were, one a Demon Dragon with a body a hundred zhang long; the other was the fierce beast Taowu. More terrifyingly, both of these enormous Great Demons were on their last breath, but the remaining aura suggested they were both Seven Realm Demons.

Countless passersby looked up at the unparalleled figure, unable to help but feel admiration, their hearts sighing in awe, the Eldest Prince Ye Changge, peerless in demeanor, a hero beyond compare, destined to become a great ruler as the Crown Prince.

In the capital, the palace favored the Third Prince, but outside, the public favored the Eldest Prince for the position of Da Li Crown Prince.

Demon turmoil, massacres in several cities, the Eldest Prince personally left the capital, capturing and killing two Seven Realm Great Demons, such courage unmatched.