Sword Aura to the Heavens-Chapter 257 - 252: Xuanyuan’s Three Swords

The Sword Aura dissipated, and the breeze gently swept by.

The crowd remained silent for a long time, still gazing into the void where the figure had vanished.

Chi Xiao City, the Sword City of the world, today, the Sword Saint unleashed his sword in Chi Xiao City. This sword will undoubtedly be passed down to future generations, becoming a renowned legend in Chi Xiao City, and even the entire Da Li Dynasty’s Sword Dao.

However, in this legend, Li Chengying, the fifth-ranked Sword Cultivator in the world, would fade into the background.

It is imaginable that Li Chengying’s reputation in later versions of the story would not be favorable.

For the secret realm inheritance, he deceived the younger generation of Li Mountain, leading the Li Mountain Sword Saint to return and draw his sword.

One sword, ascending to the heavens.

Winners and losers, it is an eternal truth. If Li Chengying had obtained the secret realm inheritance today, killed the disciples of Li Mountain, and ultimately attained sainthood, it would be a different story: a tale of Li Mountain’s decline and the dominance of the Shadow Inheritor Sword over Li Mountain.

"This battle claimed the life of the world’s fifth, but the world will not remember this fifth." An old Sword Cultivator gazed at the sky, reflecting with a heavy heart, speechless for a long time.

He had witnessed the Eternal Sword Saint’s strike today, and his life held no regrets.

Turning around, the old man began to leave, amidst the world’s clamor, he too should calm down for a while and truly contemplate his sword.

There were many elders who shared his thoughts.

In Chi Xiao City, where Sword Cultivators from all over the world gathered, there were many old generation Sword Cultivators present. Their era had passed, and they had merely come to watch the excitement. Unexpectedly, today they witnessed the Li Mountain Sword again.

In the sky, Sword Aura roared once more, blades of Vermilion Bird Sword streaked across the sky, slashing downward.

Below, Sword Cultivators quickly controlled their swords, attempting to flee.

But the Vermilion Bird Sword was as fast as lightning, with the constant sound of slicing. Those Sword Cultivators who participated in the siege of Li Fan and Wen Ruyu were instantly slaughtered by Ji Hua.

With Li Chengying gone, who could stop Ji Hua, ranked seventh on the Sword Ranking? These people’s previous strength was only due to Li Chengying’s presence.

"The Shadow Bearing Sword Arena, it has become a thing of the past." The crowd murmured in their hearts.

Xuanyuan Sword stood in the air, watching Ji Hua’s slaughter, his gaze sweeping over the crowd below, and he declared loudly, "Li Chengying coveted the secret realm inheritance, and now faces the consequences. The Shadow Bearing Sword Arena will disperse and is removed from Chi Xiao City. Moreover, within and outside Chi Xiao City, no forces shall harbor such thoughts. If anyone else attempts to seize the secret realm inheritance, kill!"

Beyond the Shadow Inheritor Sword, there were actually many hidden forces, such as Lingxiao Pavilion.

And, Xuantian Sect.

There were also some top local forces in Chi Xiao City. Behind people like Ying Ze and Ren Yuzhi, there were all Sword Dao forces.

But with Xuanyuan Sword’s words, everyone understood.

Within Chi Xiao City, no one could touch Li Fan. If anyone dared to have such thoughts, they wouldn’t make it out of Chi Xiao City.

Xuanyuan Sword, a half-step into the Saint Realm, the Da Li dynasty’s number one sword.

He rarely showed himself, but today, with the Eternal Sword Saint appearing in Chi Xiao City, he came too, bestowed a sword by the Eternal Sword Saint.

This sword was a favor.

The favor of the world’s number one sword, at least within Chi Xiao City, Li Fan would have no danger thereafter.

Even the leader of Lingxiao Pavilion must bow down in this city.

Xuanyuan Sword’s gaze fell on Li Fan again, his wide robe sleeves fluttering in the wind, and his flowing long hair showcasing his majesty. On the day Li Fan received the inheritance, he did not appear.

Only when Li Fan inquired about the Seven Swords did he have a brief encounter, asking if Li Fan was willing to become his disciple.

Now he understood why Li Fan refused.

It turned out, he was a descendant of Li Mountain.

"The Eternal Sword Saint bestowed me a sword, henceforth, I can draw three swords for you. You may cultivate peacefully in Chi Xiao City. Here, no one will dare touch you."

Xuanyuan Sword spoke, repaying a favor, willing to grant three swords for the one received.

"In the future, you can also come to find me for these three sword opportunities, of course, excluding people or forces I cannot deal with." Xuanyuan Sword continued.

Xuanyuan Sword, as the world’s number one sword, the people or forces he couldn’t deal with were likely referring to the court.

The court had a grudge with Li Mountain, so if Li Fan wanted him to take action against the court, he would still refrain from doing so.

His favor was not a servitude.

"Thank you, Senior." Li Fan bowed in respect, naturally understanding what Xuanyuan Sword meant.

The world’s number one sword offering three swords was already enough. He certainly wouldn’t be foolish enough to ask Xuanyuan Sword to deal with the court, otherwise, Xuanyuan Sword would probably ignore him.

Apart from the court, these three swords could intimidate almost all forces in the Da Li dynasty.

Before his master departed, he also left him three swords.

The people of various forces, upon hearing Xuanyuan Sword’s words, felt an inner ripple rise, for the public promise from the world’s number one sword, no one would doubt.

Li Fan, not only had Li Mountain to protect his path, but now gained Xuanyuan’s Three Swords.

Any force of the Da Li Dynasty that plans to oppose him will have to think twice.

The Xuanyuan Sword turned and departed with sword control.

Looking at the disappearing figure, then at Li Fan, though Li Mountain has declined, the Li Mountain Sword Cultivators’ spirit remains. Maybe in the future, the youth protected by the Sword Saint will once again lift Li Mountain.

In those days, the Eternal Sword Saint was said to dominate seven-tenths of the world’s Sword Dao fortune; now, as his descendant of a later generation, how much of the world’s Sword Dao fortune will this young man command in the future?

The words they once thought boastful might truly come to pass.

Li Fan stood quietly, the wind blowing his long hair, with a hint of melancholy in his eyes. Although he obtained the three swords of Xuanyuan, he felt no joy, only sorrow for the departure of his great-master.

Before, he did not know, thinking that the elder had already left at the Li Mountain Sword Valley. Unexpectedly, a wisp of soul still resided in the Skywalker Sword.

But after today, the world shall have no more Eternal Sword Saint.

At some point, Wen Ruyu stood behind Li Fan, her hand resting on his shoulder. Seeming to understand his thoughts, Wen Ruyu softly said, "Xiao Fan, you carry not only the expectations of your teacher, senior brothers, and sisters but also those of your great-master. People are forgetful and will soon forget Li Mountain’s past, daring to draw their swords against Li Mountain. They will quickly forget your great-master as well, but you must make them remember."

"Remember the sword of Li Mountain, remember the sword of Chi Xiao City, a generation of Sword Saint, passing down the legacy of another Sword Saint."

This is Li Mountain’s expectation of Li Fan.

Without a Sword Saint, how could it still be Li Mountain?

Li Fan recalled the elder’s words—not to let Li Mountain suffer today’s humiliation again.

"Little senior brother, I will do my best," Li Fan murmured, turning to Wen Ruyu, "Together, we’ll seek the peak of Sword Dao."

"En," Wen Ruyu smiled and nodded in response.

The road ahead is difficult, but a Sword Cultivator fears nothing.

"With so many eyes watching, let’s talk at the inn," Ji Hua approached and said, as countless gazes were upon them.

"Alright," Li Fan nodded, and they turned to leave.

Watching them depart, the crowd gradually recovered, lingering for a long time, discussing today’s events, reluctant to leave.

This day is destined to be unforgettable.

In the distance, a sword cultivator left the city in a flash, quickly departing without delay; it was the sword cultivator from the Lingxiao Pavilion.

At this moment, Ji Hua and the others were unaware of his identity, even less so that he was the one who invited Li Chengying, and that Lingxiao Pavilion’s three genius sword cultivators died at Li Fan’s hands.

He never expected the events to conclude this way.

When the Eternal Sword Saint wielded his sword, was he still alive?

Even now, he could not confirm this question.

If a wisp of soul remains, it’s no good news for the Lingxiao Pavilion.

Li Chengying, ranked fifth in the world, was defeated with a single sword—what about the second in the world?

Would it also be with a single sword...

Moreover, Li Fan acquired the Xuanyuan’s Three Swords!

Thinking of Li Fan, he understood that the court and the Lingxiao Pavilion had underestimated the youth’s importance; the presence of the Eternal Sword Saint’s wisp of soul with him signified that Li Fan was now the hope for Li Mountain’s future.

His displayed talent and combat ability also posed a threat.

Li Mountain’s Sword Son, Seven Swords Inquiry, Secret Realm rampage, capturing the secret realm inheritance, the protection by the Eternal Sword Saint—all these attest that the youth will inevitably threaten Lingxiao Pavilion in the future.

Perhaps it’s best to remove him soon.

But with the Xuanyuan Sword seated, who could kill Li Fan in Chi Xiao City?

Unless Li Fan leaves Chi Xiao City.

In any case, he must first relay this information back.

Meanwhile, after the crowd dispersed, numerous sword cultivators moved with sword control within Chi Xiao City, coming from various parts of the Da Li Dynasty.

Soon, news about Chi Xiao City swept through every corner of the Da Li Dynasty at a terrifying speed.

The secret realm inheritance of the Xuanyuan Sword Dojo has been seized.

The fifth-ranked Skywalker Sword, fallen.

The Li Mountain Sword Saint, Eternal Sword Saint, didn’t die, leaving a wisp of soul behind, killing Li Chengying.

And all of this revolved around one name, an eighteen-year-old young sword cultivator.

Li Mountain, Li Fan.

The battle at the peak of Li Mountain brought Li Fan’s name to the attention of the Lingxiao Pavilion and the court.

The battle at Chi Xiao City spread Li Fan’s name across the Da Li Dynasty.

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