Chapter 20

Chapter 20: Refining Void Triumphs Over Unity of Dao

Bai Qiulan spoke up.

“First of all, I absolutely won’t allow Lu Ye to leave Bai Lan Peak; that goes against the sect rules and common courtesy!”

Yes, Bai Qiulan was that kind of stickler for the rules. One can only imagine how torturous it was for her to be with Lu Ye in her past life, always crying and lamenting.

While suffering, she also…

“Secondly, the three Masters think I am a spell cultivator and not a sword cultivator, so I can’t possibly teach Lu Ye, who is a sword cultivator. Honestly, the three Masters are overthinking it.”

“I can teach spells!”

“I can also teach swordsmanship!”

“If the three Masters don’t believe me, let the Sect Leader allow me to have a sword duel with the three Masters!”

“If I win, Lu Ye will be mine under Bai Lan Peak.”

“If I lose…”

Bai Qiulan’s expression was frosty, her white dress swaying lightly with the wind.

“I absolutely won’t lose!”

Liu Changfeng…

The three Supreme Elders…

Many Peak Masters…

Isn’t this a bit too confident?

“Alright, alright, I won’t bully you. If you say you can use the sword, then I’ll seal my cultivation and we’ll fight at the Refining Void Realm!”

“If you lose, let Lu Ye choose his own Master!” the Sword Venerable said in a deep voice.

Bai Qiulan looked up at the three Supreme Elders.

“No need for you to suppress your cultivation!”

A group of people’s eyes widened in disbelief.

No need to suppress cultivation?

Were these three Supreme Elders, who were all in the Unity of Dao, really going to fight with swords? Are you crazy?

“Junior Sister, I know you possess the Yin Divine Body, but the three Masters are the most exceptional strong ones. What are you doing?” Liu Changfeng hurriedly advised.

The three Supreme Elders turned red and green, unsure of what to think.

Is she accusing them of bullying her?

“Senior Brother, there’s no need for more persuasion. If you want Lu Ye, let’s battle in the heavens!”

With that, Bai Qiulan stopped wasting words and disappeared into the sky.

“Alright, alright, bullying the weak, for a single successor, I’ll take this blame!”

The Sword Elder prepared to completely discard his dignity, and his figure vanished.

A crowd hurried outside.

Liu Changfeng was about to explode in anger.

“Uncle, you absolutely mustn’t hurt Junior Sister Bai!”

No one had faith in Bai Qiulan, mainly because there simply was no way to have faith.

How could one be optimistic about this?

One was at Refining Void, the other in Unity of Dao.

One played with spells, the other with sword techniques.

But here’s a spell user challenging a sword user with swordsmanship…

Absurd, utterly absurd!

“Junior, you don’t have to use the sword. Just injure me, and I’ll no longer mention taking you as a disciple!” the Sword Elder spoke.

Bai Qiulan’s expression was calm as she pointed to the sky.

In an instant, the sky stirred with wind and clouds.

A powerful, cold, and domineering sword intent erupted, icy air roiling, clouds swirling.

In the Nine Heavens above, a massive giant sword made of moonlight clouds appeared, swirling with wind, rain, and thunder, accompanied by the path of the Yin.

That giant sword was at least several thousand feet long.

It spanned between heaven and earth.

Beneath this sword, all beings felt like ants.

Countless disciples of the Grand Dao Sect, as well as strong cultivators, looked up at this magnificent sword radiating overwhelming sword energy.

“Taiyin Divine Sword, the Master has made her move.”

Yue Hongling and Chu Ling paused their fight, looking up at the Taiyin Divine Sword.

This was a powerful sword technique.

Specifically created for the Yin Divine Body—yes, it was developed by Lu Ye.

A Refining Void Realm user wielding this Taiyin Divine Sword, even if only in its rudimentary form, was certainly going to struggle.

But now, Bai Qiulan had brought it out.

When this Taiyin Divine Sword appeared, all three Supreme Elders’ expressions changed drastically.

“How is this possible?” Liu Changfeng gasped.

When did Bai Qiulan learn this swordplay?

Such a dense sword intent, such terrifying sword might.

When did she get this good at it?

“Master, be careful!”

Bai Qiulan’s face turned pale as she suddenly pointed at the Sword Elder.

“Boom!”

The great sword, emitting a colossal roar, ripped through the clouds like a ferocious Kylin charging towards the Sword Elder.

Yes, it was smashing down…

This sword was comparable to a mountain.

The Sword Elder let out a mighty roar.

Massive sword energies surrounded him, like an ocean, charging toward the Taiyin Divine Sword. Countless sword energies combined to form a massive sword light.

This sword was the Lonely Sword!

Two massive sword lights collided with a thunderous crash.

Suppression, shattering, mingled with fire and thunder.

The Taiyin Divine Sword forcibly shattered the Lonely Sword. Though it was already broken, it still surged towards the Sword Elder.

“Boom!”

The Sword Elder spat blood as he was pushed back.

The Taiyin Divine Sword dispersed on its own.

“Master, you lost!”

Bai Qiulan spoke coldly.

The entire venue fell silent.

Everyone’s eyes were filled with astonishment.

Unable to believe that Bai Qiulan actually defeated the Lonely Sword Elder.

Defeating Unity of Dao with Refining Void.

Winning with a sword against another sword!

A true silence, an absolute silence.

Even the wind seemed to have stopped its sound.

No one had expected such a scene to unfold.

No one foresaw who would win or lose.

Bai Qiulan challenging a Supreme Elder with a sword was an act of defiance, yet she actually could win!

“Please, the next Master, give me your guidance!” Bai Qiulan said.

The Concealed Sword Elder and the Battle Sword Elder exchanged glances, both stunned.

After a moment of hesitation.

The Battle Sword Venerable sighed.

“Forget it, what you have displayed in swordsmanship is enough to show you can teach Lu Ye. We were merely trying to prevent a gem from gathering dust; since you can teach, we’re reluctant to take that opportunity from you, so be it!”

“Right, that’s the sentiment.”

“Thank you, Masters.”

The dispute over Lu Ye concluded like this.

Bai Qiulan’s displayed strength left everyone in shock, especially the Peak Masters of her generation.

They originally thought everyone was at Refining Void, yet suddenly she could defeat someone at Unity of Dao?

Is this even reasonable?

“Junior Sister Bai, your sword craft, isn’t it from the Grand Dao Sect?” Liu Changfeng curiously asked.

“In response to the Sect Leader, it is not a Grand Dao Sect sword technique; it was something I obtained by chance.”

“I see, Junior Sister has a unique talent for swordsmanship. I happen to have many sword techniques collected over the years, why not invite you to my personal library for a look?” Liu Changfeng suggested, trying to set up a date with Bai Qiulan.

Bai Qiulan shot him a glance.

“Sect Leader, there’s no need. I’m not fond of swords.”

“I have many Dao techniques as well…”

“I also don’t like techniques!”

Liu Changfeng…

The meaning of this refusal was way too clear. You, a person who focuses solely on techniques, say you don’t like techniques? What a blatant rejection.

“No worries, no worries. I haven’t seen you in a long time. Today’s meeting makes me feel like you’ve become more easygoing. Surely your skill set has progressed…”

Bai Qiulan listened to Liu Changfeng and then clasped her hands.

“Since there’s nothing more, Bai Qiulan bids farewell!”

Liu Changfeng…

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