Chapter 31: A Single Sword Slashes the Vast Sky

A short while ago, on [Heaven-Mending Peak], at the Cave Abode on the summit.

Unlike the bustling comings and goings and the various states of mortal life on [Heaven-Mending Peak], the summit saw only the rising and falling of clouds. It transcended worldly affairs, as if it had jumped out of this troublesome mortal world.

In front of a cliff, two figures were overlooking the sea of clouds below.

One of them had crane-white hair and a youthful face, wearing a black and white Daoist robe and holding a horsetail whisk in hand. He looked exactly like the kind, benevolent old immortals commonly seen in mortal storybooks.

The other had the appearance of a middle-aged man and was currently speaking with a teasing expression:

“Heaven-Mending, I heard you are recently selecting a husband for that daughter of yours.”

“What? You are interested?” The Peak Master of [Heaven-Mending Peak] turned sideways to look at the middle-aged man. “If it’s a disciple under your sect, they could be considered a good match for Qian’er.”

“Forget it.”

The middle-aged man shook his head. “I know my disciples— they are all pewter spearheads that look like silver—impressive but useless. They can’t withstand that daughter of yours. You’d better find someone else more capable.”

“Then forget it.” The Heaven-Mending Peak Master shook his head. “Anyway, I have already taken a fancy to someone. This person has cultivated bitterly for three lifetimes, possessing excellent merit and foundation. Not only does he have a thirty percent chance of refining a Dao Foundation in the future, but after learning Perfected One Coiled Dragon’s [Nine Transformations Dragon Art], he will also possess the might of a True Dragon…”

“Perfected One Coiled Dragon? That’s not right.”

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man pinched his fingers to calculate, then shook his head. “[Coiled Dragon Island] has vanished without a trace. The opportunity has already been obtained by someone, but it wasn’t your family’s disciple.”

“It soon will be.”

The Heaven-Mending Peak Master said indifferently, “I have already calculated who forcefully seized the opportunity and sent Yuanchun with people to handle it. It won’t take long to return to the right track.”

“Tsk tsk tsk, you really don’t give people a way to live.” Hearing this, the middle-aged man shook his head. “The Immortal Way is hard to seek. Why be overly harsh on some juniors?”

“Occasionally, you still have to give them a little hope. After all, the Saint Sect also needs fresh blood.”

“I don’t need you to teach me.”

The Heaven-Mending Peak Master sneered. “If it were just that, I might not have taken action. But I calculated that the person who snatched Perfected One Coiled Dragon’s opportunity is somewhat unusual.”

Speaking of this, the Heaven-Mending Peak Master’s tone also carried a bit of surprise. “This person entered the sect only a few years ago. Not only did he make a huge profit in the Substitute Death Yin Puppet turmoil a few years ago, but he also cultivated the [Blood-Dissolving Divine Light], refined a Sword Pellet, mastered the sword art of the [Jade Pivot Sword Pavilion], and reached the Sixth Layer of Qi Refining…”

“Oh? So capable?”

The middle-aged man looked surprised after listening. Then he also silently calculated for a moment before sighing with emotion, “I didn’t expect my Saint Sect to produce such a talent.”

After speaking, the middle-aged man clearly became interested.

“Come, come, come. Point out the direction for me. Let me see what kind of bone structure he has. If the quality is good, perhaps I can refine a top-quality Treasure Pill.”

“That’s simple, right over there… Hmm?”

The Heaven-Mending Peak Master originally had a smile on his face. However, just as he pointed out the direction and gazed into the distance, his smile gradually faded.

Rumble!

As the Heaven-Mending Peak Master’s gaze landed, the enormous [Heaven-Mending Peak] seemed to undergo an earth dragon turning over. Rocks even rolled down into the sea of clouds from the edge areas.

Inside a certain Cave Abode within [Heaven-Mending Peak], Liu Xin lay prostrate on the ground, terrified to the point of not daring to breathe loudly, fearing he would attract the Heaven-Mending Peak Master’s attention.

“Not looking for me, not looking for me…”

Liu Xin desperately muttered to himself in his heart, suppressing his guilty conscience and fear.

After all, that was a Foundation Establishment Perfected One. Even a single glance was enough to suppress and kill a Qi Refining cultivator. And hidden within his [Myriad Spirits Banner] was that man’s son.

Once discovered, he would inevitably be doomed eternally.

“Don’t be afraid. I have the protection of the Divine Talisman. He can’t calculate me…”

Liu Xin’s body trembled as he forcefully gripped a talisman charm he carried with him.

“Yuanchun pays respects to Master.”

Lu Yuanchun coughed blood while kowtowing to the face in the sky to apologize for his offense. However, he felt not a shred of joy for surviving a disaster— instead his heart was icy cold.

The jade pendant that broke open Lu Yang’s grand formation at the last moment contained a thread of the Heaven-Mending Peak Master’s divine sense. It was the greatest reliance for Foundation Establishment disciples like him. Because it was difficult to create, once used, it was almost impossible to replenish. It could be said to be equivalent to one of his lives.

And now, it was gone.

Adding to that, this time he not only failed to help Junior Brother Zhao reclaim the opportunity but even failed to protect him, letting him die unexpectedly. It was a complete and utter defeat.

With multiple crimes punished together, his path to immortality in this life was already hopeless.

“Disciple is incompetent.”

Lu Yuanchun dared not speak, nor even explain. He could only choose to kowtow on the ground, waiting for his Master to kill that Lu Yang before deciding his fate.

Clang—!

Just then, Lu Yuanchun suddenly heard a sword cry. The sound wasn’t loud, but it was exceptionally clear—pleasing the heart—making it impossible to ignore.

At first, the sound was like clear spring water flowing— tinkling pleasantly. However, as time passed, the flow became more rapid, intense, and the sound became more deafening. In the end, it turned into a massive roar like a galloping river that echoing thunderously between heaven and earth.

Lu Yuanchun subconsciously raised his head.

Then he saw a figure standing proudly in mid-air under the Perfected One’s gaze. His back was straight as a ramrod, meeting the gaze fearlessly.

Beneath his feet was a surging river of Sword Qi.

The river water was scarlet, carrying monstrous evil qi as it churned. Yet it didn’t spread— instead, it continuously shrank and flowed backward, finally falling into an exquisite Sword Pellet.

“What does he want to do?”

Lu Yuanchun swallowed his saliva. He had actually guessed it, but he dared not believe it. Could there be such a bold person in the world who didn’t know the will of heaven?

At the same time, the face in the sky seemed to realize something and frowned.

“You want to attack me?”

Lu Yang’s expression was indifferent. The Sword Pellet swallowed the blood river completely, its sharp edge pointing straight at the dome of the sky.

“I ask Senior for guidance.”

The face did not speak, seemingly disdainful of answering.

In the next second, Lu Yang saw a black dot suddenly appear above the dome of the sky. Then it expanded rapidly, slowly falling towards him with the momentum of the sky collapsing.

Only when the black dot was close did Lu Yang barely see its full appearance. It was a finger falling from an unknown height, its skin texture clearly visible.

Lu Yang was instantly struck by a flash of enlightenment. This was the opponent’s answer..

Ant, how can you know the height of the sky?

Instantly, a violent sense of crisis swept through his entire body, almost freezing Lu Yang’s thoughts. It was like an ant crawling out of a hole suddenly seeing the bright blue sky and white sun.

“Want to crush me to death with one finger?”

Lu Yang exhaled deeply. Then, the True Qi all over his body suddenly began to burn violently. The [Mantra of Killing Life] obtained in his second life was fully activated by him at this moment.

In this moment, life and death were thrown to the back of his mind.

Only a chest full of anger remained in Lu Yang’s heart.

In this life, I didn’t fight or snatch, cultivating with a single heart. Yet you calculated the karma and sent people to rob my opportunity. Failing to rob, you actually took action personally to kill me.

Talking about karma of techniques, speaking of predetermined opportunities.

Am I destined to be a beast of burden, while you are destined to be high above?

“Kill!”

Lu Yang opened his mouth. The True Qi in his chest transformed into a long roar. His chest full of rage brewed into a streak of sword light—unbiased and impartial—slashing straight into the vast sky.

A silent collision like a candle flickering. After a brief brilliance, darkness swallowed Lu Yang’s vision and swallowed his consciousness….

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