When I Achieved Sainthood, the Immortal Official Actually Called Me to Raise Horses!-Chapter 242: The sword intent that makes heaven and earth silent!
Chapter 242 The sword intent that makes heaven and earth silent!
The moment the Celestial Star-Suppressing Infinite Sword was unleashed, a vast celestial spectacle unfolded across the sky, dominating the vision of every cultivator within Taixuan Sect.
Previously, when the Demon Ancestor attacked the Northern Frontier, this sword formation had appeared before, but only frontline cultivators had witnessed it. Now, however, ninety percent of Taixuan Sect’s disciples were seeing it for the first time, and without exception, they were all left in utter shock.
Especially the disciples who had only joined in the past few decades—they were completely dumbfounded.
A sword formation that could change the very color of the heavens—just how many years of cultivation did it take to reach such a level?
Inside the Heavenly Buddha Battle Formation, Bi Luo Zhenren found himself locked in place by the sword intent of the Celestial Star-Suppressing Infinite Sword. He bore the greatest pressure of all.
The instant the boundless starry sea manifested, he felt his spiritual power freeze within his body. The sheer suppressive force made his heart pound uncontrollably.
His expression turned grim, a hint of regret surfacing in his heart.
He had assumed that the Sword Sovereign of the Righteous Path was merely at the Roving Immortal Stage. After all, the Sword Sovereign had only ever slain Scattered Immortals before. Even if he wasn’t a match for him, he should have at least been able to gauge his true strength.
But now, as he faced the Sword Sovereign’s sword intent, a distant memory surged within him—the same feeling of insignificance he had experienced ten thousand years ago.
The gap between them was immense—at least an entire Major Realm!
If he was a Roving Immortal… then the Sword Sovereign must be—
"Heaven and Earth..." Bi Luo Zhenren gritted his teeth and murmured.
This time, he didn’t attempt to call upon Heaven and Earth.
He knew—there was no escape. His only option was to grit his teeth and fight.
For a brief moment, Taixuan Sect fell into stunned silence.
Then, an earth-shattering roar erupted across the sect.
Countless disciples cheered with their fists raised high, while the high-ranking cultivators atop the Heavenly Mending Platform were equally thrilled.
Beside the Heaven-Splitting Axe, Zuo Yijian even dropped to his knees, bowing in reverence.
Inside the Third Medicine Valley, over nine hundred disciples erupted in excitement, chanting the Sword Sovereign’s name.
For the first time, You Yingying witnessed the Sword Sovereign in action. Her mouth hung open in astonishment, her face filled with disbelief.
Yang, too, was utterly shaken.
What kind of sword formation is this?!
This is insane!
He couldn’t help but glance at Gu An, only to find his master wearing the same expression of shock.
So… the Sword Sovereign of the Righteous Path isn’t Master?
That made sense—after all, he hadn’t sensed any spiritual power leaking from his master.
Just as he was pondering, Gu An’s voice suddenly echoed in his ears:
"Watch closely. See how much you can comprehend."
Yang’s eyes widened, and he inhaled sharply.
Master… is the Sword Sovereign of the Righteous Path?!
But this sword formation…
How did he do it?
He didn’t even move!
Yang had thought he already had a firm grasp of cultivation after reaching the Core Formation Stage, but today, his master’s techniques completely shattered his understanding.
The Celestial Star-Suppressing Infinite Sword hovered high above, far from Third Medicine Valley. No one would have imagined that the Sword Sovereign of the Righteous Path was hiding here.
Even Yang had believed that the Sword Sovereign resided in the vast Starsea, gazing down upon the countless living beings below.
At that moment, the stars within the vast Starsea began to radiate light. One by one, countless stars plummeted from the heavens. More and more stars fell, densely packed together, carrying the terrifying aura of a collapsing sky.
The world fell completely silent.
The entire realm gazed up in awe-stricken silence, as if witnessing a divine miracle.
Countless falling stars radiated sword energy, causing the forests across mountains and lands to shake violently, while dust and debris swept into the distance.
Inside the Inner Sect City
Li Ya stood within a courtyard, staring at the Celestial Star-Suppressing Infinite Sword in the sky, his heart filled with shock.
Was the Taicang Frightening God Sword truly this powerful?!
He turned to look at the Divine Anomaly Spirit perched on his shoulder and asked,
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"Can the power of Divine Anomaly City withstand this sword?"
Withstand?!
Damn it, I nearly got killed by him before, and you’re asking me that?!
The Divine Anomaly Spirit felt the overwhelming sword intent in the sky and immediately confirmed that the Sword Sovereign of the Righteous Path was indeed his former master.
It replied in its usual childlike voice,
"I don’t know."
Its innocent tone was completely at odds with its internal panic.
Li Ya didn’t dwell on it and continued watching the celestial light screen, eager to see if Biluo Zhenren could withstand the Sword Sovereign’s strike.
The Celestial Sword Descends!
Faced with the endless barrage of star-forged sword energy, Biluo Zhenren roared in fury, raising his staff high. Vast surges of mana poured into two azure dragons, their bodies entwined with blazing flames and fierce winds as they soared skyward to meet the oncoming sword rain.
A deafening dragon’s roar shook the heavens!
Countless cultivators held their breath!
The endless sword energy clashed with the two massive azure dragons high in the sky!
The massive dragons, like towering mountain ridges, were immediately halted in place.
Starting from the dragon heads, the terrifying sword energy ripped through their bodies, shattering them piece by piece into howling azure winds, sweeping across the entire realm.
In the blink of an eye, both azure dragons were annihilated by the falling star swords—an unstoppable force!
Biluo Zhenren was bathed in sword light, his eyes widening in sheer terror.
As the endless cascade of sword energy descended into the Luo Tian Pagoda Battle Formation, a blinding celestial sword light erupted, diming the entire world. Countless beings shut their eyes, unable to withstand the radiance.
Nothing could be seen.
The only sound was the howling wind!
A few moments later, some cultivators managed to reopen their eyes.
More and more people looked toward the celestial light screen, and when they finally saw the battlefield, their hearts pounded violently.
The Luo Tian Pagoda Battle Formation was still standing, but the golden light at its base flickered chaotically, on the verge of collapse.
Within the battlefield, Biluo Zhenren was half-kneeling, still holding his staff in a defensive stance.
However, the staff in his hands was only half intact, blackened and smoldering.
His entire body was covered in blood, his hair disheveled, his figure battered and broken.
He trembled uncontrollably, his bloodshot eyes filled with utter disbelief and terror.
Above, the star-filled sky slowly faded, signaling the end of the battle.
An overwhelming sense of fear and regret surged through Biluo Zhenren’s heart.
Luckily, he had challenged the Sword Sovereign before the tournament officially began.
Otherwise, if this had been a true battle… he would have died.
He couldn’t even withstand a single strike from the Sword Sovereign…
Clenching his teeth, Biluo Zhenren struggled to stand, then turned and fled at full speed, escaping from the Luo Tian Pagoda Battle Formation, disappearing into the far horizon.
When he arrived, he was arrogant and boastful.
When he left, he was silent and broken.
The World Erupts in Cheers!
A thunderous wave of cheers erupted across the realm!
“Unbelievable! So this is the power of the Sword Sovereign of the Righteous Path?!”
“That Biluo Zhenren was so arrogant before, yet he lost so miserably.”
“If not for the rules set by the Sect Master, I think he would have been completely annihilated.”
“Obviously! When the Sword Sovereign makes a move, how many can survive?”
“I heard that even the Vice Sect Master survived his attack… Could it be that the Vice Sect Master is also an immortal?!”
The disciples of Taixuan Sect ridiculed Biluo Zhenren, while praising the Sword Sovereign’s power. Even cultivators from other sects were thrilled, though the Grandmasters preparing for the tournament were now filled with anxious dread.
After witnessing this one strike, no one dared act recklessly.
Just that single sword intent was enough to make them lose all desire to fight!
The morale of Taixuan Sect soared. The entire sect celebrated as if it were the New Year, the air filled with excitement and jubilation.
As the sword intent illusion finally faded from the sky, the Luo Tian Pagoda Battle Formation fully restored itself.
The First Official Battle Begins!
“The first battle of the Heavenly Rankings Tournament: Zhou Zu of Cang Heaven Sect versus Gu Xuan of Taixuan Sect!”
Lü Baitian’s voice echoed once more—this time brimming with dominance, as if he himself were the Sword Sovereign.
As his voice fell, Zhou Zu and Gu Xuan both flew into the battlefield.
Zhou Zu’s expression was complicated, while Gu Xuan stood confident and full of spirit.
Before the fight began, the two exchanged a few words, with Gu Xuan smirking—mocking Zhou Family’s foolish decision.
Inside Third Medicine Valley
Gu An stood up and said,
"You all keep watching. I need to grab something from my room."
An Xin and Xiao Chuan nodded, while You Yingying was still entranced by the Sword Sovereign’s might.
Yang watched Gu An’s departing figure, a thought surfacing in his mind.
He couldn’t care less about Biluo Zhenren’s fate—his mind was replaying the Celestial Star-Suppressing Infinite Sword.
He had always thought that wielding a sword required an actual blade.
But just now, his master had summoned a sword formation purely through his will—without even lifting a hand!
Unbelievable!
A surge of fiery ambition filled Yang’s heart.
One day… I will create a divine ability like that too!
Biluo Zhenren’s Escape
Covered in blood, Biluo Zhenren flew away from the continent at full speed. His mind was in complete turmoil, terrified that the Sword Sovereign of the Righteous Path would pursue and kill him.
At the same time, his eyes burned with rage.
“Damn the Seven Star Spirit Realm! Their intelligence was so inaccurate! No wonder they sent me—they were using me as cannon fodder! How despicable!”
Biluo Zhenren gritted his teeth, seething with hatred toward the Seven Star Spirit Realm.
Pulling out a medicinal pill, he quickly swallowed it, accelerating his flight.
However, just as he flew past a remote island, a hand suddenly pressed down on his shoulder.
His face turned pale, unable to react in time.
A force of unimaginable power instantly crushed down on his body, causing his flesh and bones to plummet toward the island below.
BOOM!
The forest in the depths of the island exploded in a cloud of dust, shaking the entire landmass, while waves surged across the surrounding ocean.
As the dust settled, trees lay toppled and a massive crater emerged in the earth.
Bathed in sunlight, Biluo Zhenren knelt in the center of the crater, his shoulder pinned down by a dark purple demonic hand.
With trembling eyes, he turned his gaze behind him—and what he saw horrified him.
Standing there, shrouded in a dark aura, was none other than Gu An—his body radiating the fearsome presence of the Nine Extremes Yin-Yang Body.
Biluo Zhenren was overwhelmed with terror.
He struggled, but to his absolute despair, he found himself unable to move, unable to even release his soul from his body.
At this moment, he was as powerless as a mere mortal, completely incapable of resistance.
His terror reached its peak, and a deep despair settled over his heart.
“S-Sword Sovereign… I…!”
His voice trembled, but before he could finish his sentence, a terrifying divine sense surged into his mind, obliterating his consciousness.
The Execution of Biluo Zhenren
The ocean winds howled, sweeping away the remaining dust, causing Biluo Zhenren’s tattered robes to flutter in the air.
Gu An raised his hand, casting the Soul Searching Technique.
Within moments, he had scoured through Biluo Zhenren’s memories.
Then, without hesitation, his right palm ignited with the Three Pure True Flame, swiftly engulfing Biluo Zhenren’s body.
Even if Biluo Zhenren had only been acting under orders, he had dared to challenge him. That alone meant he had to die.
Because if Gu An had not been strong enough today, it would have been him who perished instead.
"In my past life, there was an old saying: Being merciful to your enemies is being cruel to yourself."
Gu An reached out and retrieved Biluo Zhenren’s storage ring, his mind already turning toward the Seven Star Spirit Realm.
Unveiling the Truth Behind the Seven Star Spirit Realm’s Plot
Through Biluo Zhenren’s memories, Gu An discovered that the one who ordered him to challenge the Sword Sovereign was indeed the Seven Star Spirit Realm.
However, Biluo Zhenren had never seen their true form. Instead, he had only interacted with a ghostly figure that had come to negotiate with him.
The ghostly entity had promised Biluo Zhenren that if he agreed to the mission, he would be granted an opportunity to hear a great Dao sermon from the Seven Star Spirit Realm.
Unfortunately, Biluo Zhenren’s memories didn’t specify what kind of Dao sermon it was.
But judging from the excitement and greed on Biluo Zhenren’s face in the memory, it was undoubtedly something incredibly rare and valuable.
“Could it be the Dao sermon of a Celestial Ascension Realm cultivator?”
“Does the Seven Star Spirit Realm have a Free Soaring Immortal in their ranks?”
Gu An fell into deep contemplation.
Regardless, after today’s events, the Seven Star Spirit Realm had now completely set their sights on the Sword Sovereign of the Righteous Path.
He had to find a way to test their true strength.
If they didn’t have a Free Soaring Immortal, then…
They would be eradicated.
A cold killing intent surged through Gu An’s heart.
If the Seven Star Spirit Realm wasn’t eliminated, he would never have peace of mind.
