Chapter 81

Chapter 81: Major Misunderstanding – Mistaken for the Sword Saint!

The Demon Sect had been silent for hundreds of years, secretly plotting in the shadows.

They knew all about the movements of the major sects in the Northern Region.

Qin Fei had already received the news that experts from various sects were rushing here.

How could he act so quickly?

Of course, he wanted to wait until everyone arrived before sending everyone in the Earth Veins, including his dear little junior sister, on their way.

And at this moment, in the Earth Veins—

Xiao Yang was at the final stage of breaking through to the Divine Martial Realm.

He sat cross-legged in the spiritual eye of the Earth Veins, every breath drawing in boundless spiritual energy into his body.

The essence within him flowed like a raging river, like a furious ocean, constantly battering against the cage holding him back from soaring into the sky.

In his past life, Xiao Yang had reached the Sacred Martial Realm; experiencing it again in this life, he was quite familiar with the process.

At this moment, every bone, blood vessel, and meridian in his body seemed to undergo a rebirth transformation.

However, he was just a little short, just a tad bit more, and he could break through to the Divine Martial Realm.

But at this moment, he felt utterly exhausted.

He was just a thin layer of window paper away but had no strength to puncture it.

Xiao Yang realized that his rapid cultivation this time had made his foundation unstable.

Now, he was finally tasting the consequences of that instability.

After countless days of effort, he still hadn’t been able to break through to the Divine Martial Realm.

“It seems I have to use the Taiyin Dragon Pearl!”

Xiao Yang had no choice but to take out the Taiyin Dragon Pearl from his Qiankun Ring.

He held the Taiyin Dragon Pearl with both hands and placed it at his lower dantian.

Xiao Yang didn’t choose to consume the True Phoenix Nirvana Fruit because he planned to use that to refine a Nirvana Dan.

That would be his chance to attain sainthood.

The Taiyin Dragon Pearl was just for assistance in cultivation.

He intended to use the Taiyin Dragon Pearl to make a single breakthrough into the Divine Martial Realm.

Xiao Yang began to channel the Taiyin Dragon Pearl.

Soon, the surrounding spiritual energy from the Earth Veins gathered towards the Taiyin Dragon Pearl from all directions.

“This…”

He saw beams of Visible Spiritual Light rush in, merging instantly into the Taiyin Dragon Pearl.

In the next moment, he felt an unimaginable amount of spiritual energy surge from the Taiyin Dragon Pearl in his hands into his body.

This spiritual energy burst forth like a volcanic eruption, unstoppable as it charged through his body, shattering the barriers that restrained him.

After performing the Nine Turns of the Cultivation,

“Boom!”

It was as if a thunderclap resonated in his mind.

The barrier that had been limiting his cultivation exploded, and an unprecedentedly powerful force erupted from within him.

“Today, I enter the Divine Martial Realm!”

Xiao Yang exhaled, his voice echoing throughout the small Earth Vein.

He had finally broken through to the Divine Martial Realm.

The Taiyin Dragon Pearl was truly extraordinary; after days of effort, he couldn’t break through to the Divine Martial Realm.

But how long had it been since he activated the Taiyin Dragon Pearl?

One hour? Or was it only half an hour?

And he had achieved the breakthrough!

No wonder in his previous life Qin Fei’s cultivation had skyrocketed after obtaining the Taiyin Dragon Pearl, catching up to him directly.

So that’s how it is!

In this life, as he returned to the Divine Martial Realm, he had a different perspective.

At that moment, he felt as if he were breathing the same air as the heavens and sharing the same fate; his divine consciousness expanded instantly, allowing him to perceive subtle changes he had never noticed before.

Everything around him became clear and discernible under his intention.

“Buzz!”

He suddenly opened his eyes, and a powerful sword intent erupted from his brow.

“Level Twelve! His sword intent actually broke through two levels, jumping straight from Level Ten to Level Twelve!”

In the Futian Sword Technique, sword intent is divided into thirty-six levels, corresponding to the thirty-six layers of heaven.

Level Ten sword intent is something only a Sword Saint in the Sacred Martial Realm can reach on the元武 continent.

Xiao Yang found it hard to believe; in his past life, he had only reached Level Ten of sword intent when he broke through to the Sacred Martial Realm.

But in this life, his sword intent had already reached Level Twelve.

With this sword intent, he could crush all sword practitioners below the Sword Saint level.

The World Martial Competition was now absolutely in his grasp!

“What a strong sword intent!”

At that moment, a voice exclaimed, and a figure walked in.

Xiao Yang was immediately taken aback by the person who entered.

Long white hair, ethereal like a fairy, an unparalleled beauty that made Xiao Yang’s heart race.

It was Li Chenyu.

In his past life, she had been doomed in this Earth Vein.

How could anyone lay hands on such a beautiful person?

Moreover, Li Chenyu was the aunt of Li Xingyao.

If she wanted to snatch his Taiyin Dragon Pearl, what would he do?

Xiao Yang’s heart raced to its limits.

Little did he know, Li Chenyu was even more shocked than he was.

The sword intent radiating from Xiao Yang made her soul tremble.

The flying sword within her quivered violently, nearly bursting out of her.

That was her life’s flying sword.

She nearly lost control over her life’s flying sword.

Sword Saint?

The thought struck Li Chenyu, instantly terrifying her.

“Junior sister Li Chenyu of the Fuyiao Sword Sect here, I did not intend to disturb the Sword Saint’s treasure refining; forgive me, Sword Saint!”

Li Chenyu said in a panic.

Though she was at the Half Saint level, in front of a true Sword Saint, she was merely an ant that could be easily squashed.

Moreover, barging into someone else’s cultivation ground was a grave taboo.

She stated her identity first, hoping the esteemed one would be cautious and spare her, knowing the Fuyiao Sword Sect also had a Supreme being to safeguard it.

I’m a Sword Saint?

Xiao Yang was baffled. She actually mistook him for a Sword Saint!

He quickly composed himself.

At this moment, the Taiyin Dragon Pearl suddenly flew from his hand and hovered above his head.

Without Xiao Yang urging it, the Taiyin Dragon Pearl began to automatically absorb the surrounding Earth Veins’ spiritual energy.

Li Chenyu was even more startled.

“I will take my leave now.”

Li Chenyu turned to leave.

That treasure of the elder was extraordinary!

“Wait!”

Xiao Yang’s calm voice carried a hint of authority.

In his past life, he had been a Sword Saint; now pretending to be one had no flaws.

“What?”

Li Chenyu froze, halting her graceful steps.

“I need your help with something.”

Xiao Yang looked at Li Chenyu.

“This…”

Li Chenyu glanced back at Xiao Yang.

At that moment, Xiao Yang was enveloped in spiritual light, his entire being resembling a finely crafted sculpture, his skin gleaming with divine radiance—seemingly transcending the earthly realm; it was as though he would ascend to immortality at any moment.

Li Chenyu caught a glance, then quickly lowered her eyes.

But Xiao Yang’s handsome figure was deeply etched in her mind.

But why did he seem a little familiar?

She couldn’t quite recall.

“I don’t want others to disturb me. Would you be willing to guard outside and prevent anyone from entering?”

Xiao Yang asked calmly.

“It would be my honor to serve the elder.”

Li Chenyu immediately replied.

She had already regarded Xiao Yang as a hidden Sword Saint.

Such a recluse always preferred solitude and detested interruptions.

“Good, consider it a favor owed to you. If fate allows, I will surely repay you in the future!”

Xiao Yang continued.

Li Chenyu was thrilled upon hearing that.

This was a Sword Saint’s promise!

She cautiously retreated outside.

Seeing Li Chenyu leave, Xiao Yang breathed a sigh of relief.

She was a Half Saint, and he had just broken through to the Divine Martial Realm; his foundation was still shaky. Even with the Taiyin Dragon Pearl in his possession, along with his Level Twelve sword intent, it would still be a challenge.

Moreover, once they fought, it would draw the attention of other powerful practitioners, leading to complications.

Once his cultivation stabilized, he would have the strength to face even a Half Saint.

Although Li Chenyu was guarding outside, Xiao Yang still felt unsafe.

Li Chenyu had seen his true form.

After pondering for a moment, he began searching through his Qiankun Ring.

Soon, two masks appeared in his hands.

Xiao Yang stared at the masks, lost in thought.

He had secretly bought these masks two years ago during the New Year festival.

One dragon and one phoenix, a harmonious duo.

He had planned to surprise his little junior sister.

Who would’ve thought that his junior sister would surprise him instead?

When he went to find his little junior sister, he saw her and Qin Fei by the back mountain stream floating lanterns, chatting and laughing, and in the end, Qin Fei even gifted her a mask.

It was also a dragon and phoenix mask; they were both wearing masks and playing around.

Xiao Yang remembered being so furious at that moment that he nearly tossed the masks away, ultimately stowing them in his Qiankun Ring.

Never would he have imagined they would come in handy now.

Xiao Yang put away the phoenix mask and donned the dragon mask.

…

Days passed.

With Li Chenyu guarding outside, no one dared to intrude.

Xiao Yang’s cultivation foundation finally stabilized.

However, the Taiyin Dragon Pearl felt like a bottomless pit, still greedily absorbing the spiritual energy of the Earth Veins.

The Taiyin Dragon Pearl had drained all the spiritual energy from the small spirit vein and even began siphoning energy from the external Ice Fire main vein.

The people outside finally sensed something was off; the spiritual energy from the Earth Veins was surprisingly drawn towards a small spirit vein.

And at the entrance of that small spirit vein, someone was guarding.

That person was none other than Li Chenyu of the Fuyiao Sword Sect.

As the spiritual energy continued to be absorbed, the spiritual stones, spirit jades, and spirit crystals within the Earth Veins were gradually dimming, their embedded spiritual energy rapidly depleting.

Numerous spiritual herbs within the Earth Veins were also withering away.

This won’t do!

“Li Chenyu, if you don’t step aside, don’t blame my divine blade for being ruthless!”

Shen Dao Huang Tian shouted, pointing his blade at Li Chenyu guarding the entrance of the small spirit vein.

“We only wish to know which esteemed one is cultivating inside.”

The Tianshu Daoist from the Supreme Dao Sect replied calmly.

“Junior sister, let us in to pay our respects to the elder, okay?”

Chu Lingxiao also arrived.

“Benefactor, you should step aside. If that person inside is an evil demon, it would lead to endless calamities!”

The monk Du Mie from the Great Brahman Temple said solemnly, hands joined.

“Get lost!”

Li Chenyu said coldly. That elder’s sword intent brimmed with righteousness; how could they be a demon or evil entity?

“I’m going in; who can stop me?”

Jiang Qitian strode over, gripping the Qingyang Sword.

“If you don’t step aside, don’t blame me for being merciless under my blade.”

Jiang Qitian grasped the hilt of the Qingyang Sword, a heart-pounding sword Qi instantly radiated from it.

“This…”

Li Chenyu felt her heart tremble. Even as a Half Saint, facing the Qingyang Sword made her feel intense dread.

“With the Qingyang Sword in hand, I am undefeated against all below the Martial Saint level, and I will exchange one for a hundred above it!”

Jiang Qitian glared coldly at Li Chenyu.

Everyone present turned pale at his words.