Rapidnovel Chapter 379 - 236: Thousand-Forged Divine Soldiers, Nanming Li Fire (Part 2)
Chapter 379 - 236: Thousand-Forged Divine Soldiers, Nanming Li Fire (Part 2)
It seems the sword qi has been honed to a state of divine intent, perfectly controlled as if it were an extension of one’s own limb.
"Jing Wuming..."
Bai Qi’s eye twitched; it was Ninghai Zen again causing trouble!
"The Meridian Sword Sect is also provoked; Master is truly... ruthless!"
Fortunately, Ninghai Zen has numerous aliases, otherwise, the plaque at Tongwen Hall might not be able to suppress so many blood debts.
"Of course, with the arrival of Chunyu’s true heir, Yihai Prefecture is truly honored."
Master Xuanji, having been born of humble origins, long nurtured a patient disposition capable of enduring and yielding. In the presence of Chunyu Cultivator, who not only had the backing of the Meridian Sword Sect but was also a Four Cultivation Grandmaster, he put on a smiling face:
"I’ve heard Chunyu’s true heir and a group of Sword Sect disciples are still lodging at the Post House, which is quite the injustice. In the County City, there’s a prominent family colluding with remnants of the White Sun Sect, a crime unforgivable, and I was just about to conduct a raid on their home.
Since Chunyu’s true heir resides here for the long term, you might as well move to the Lu Residence. That grand mansion, with its hidden winds and gathered waters, barely fits the stature of a Sword Sect prodigy."
Chunyu Cultivator remained noncommittal, advising Long Tingfeng:
"Nephew, remember one thing: the dog that barks the least bites the hardest, be wary."
Long Tingfeng clasped his hands:
"Tingfeng has been taught!"
Even with Master Xuanji’s great composure, he couldn’t help but flush with anger.
But ultimately, fearing the enormous entity that is the Meridian Sword Sect, and without powerful magical artifacts or elite inheritance, a Four Realms Daoist Cultivator facing a Fourth-Stage Sword Cultivator often meets a swift demise.
Eyes wide open, the physical shell breaks; eyes shut, the divine soul perishes.
Almost no chance to struggle!
Otherwise, how would there be the saying, "Under divine power, Sword Cultivators are invincible."
As for why it’s limited to below the Divine Power Secret Realm.
Because Daoist cultivators break through the barrier of life and death to become Ghost Immortals, receiving talismans and nourishing fates.
They can effortlessly wield a plethora of strange, sinister, grand, and fierce Daoist skills and magic, completely removing the limitations of establishing a platform.
Their combat strength will increase several levels, no longer seen by martial artists as "paper-thin" existences.
"When I become a Ghost Immortal one day..."
Master Xuanji tried hard to contain his anger and maintained a kindly appearance:
"Your words, true heir, are thought-provoking!"
Chunyu Cultivator did not continue to humiliate this Yuanyang Temple’s Daoist official; there are too many shameless people in this world, it’s too hard to provoke their true nature with just a few words.
He understood well enough that little people are like ghosts, it’s troublesome to offend them.
In the future, if Master Xuanji were to rise, perhaps he wouldn’t dare retaliate against the Meridian Sword Sect, but secretly using some means to disgust its disciples, he’d certainly be willing.
"The more in decline and out of power, the more they shake off dignity and put on enough airs, not allowing the Sword Sect plaque above their heads to gather the slightest dust."
Chunyu Cultivator sighed inwardly, for the Sword Sect had three generations, only the Sect Leader remained of the previous generation, with Senior Brother Mo supporting the middle generation, and Senior Brother Jiang maintaining connections.
Having little capability himself, he could only wield his three-foot sword to protect the younger disciples, so they could grow with peace of mind.
His thoughts fluctuated, and feeling somewhat disinterested, he opened his mouth, inhaled a great breath of sword qi, and prepared to step out of the government office’s main hall.
"Hmm? Who disturbed the Nanming Li Fire Sword?"
Chunyu Cultivator’s steps halted, his gaze swept across.
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Bai Qi observed quietly from the side, watching the conflict between the Daoist official and the true heir of the Meridian Sword Sect simmering without escalating, feeling slightly disappointed.
If Chunyu Cultivator had struck down Master Xuanji with a sword, things would have gotten lively.
With Zhi Xin Temple’s leadership cut off, Yuanyang Temple would surely rise up with the opportunity.
Compared to the cunning Master Xuanji, he had a better impression of Chongxu Zi.
After all, the former was devoted to tracking down remnants of the White Sun Sect.
If they forced him into the Daoist School, it would mean living every day under their watchful eyes, truly living in fear, like walking on thin ice.
"If Ah Di joins Zhi Xin Temple, he has some relationship with the Daoist child Qingfeng, and wouldn’t be bullied.
As for me, I’m not sure if using the titles of Master or Teacher can get me by."
While Bai Qi was thinking this, a sharp ringing resonated in his mind, like a gentle flick that sent the sword body buzzing and trembling, causing his eardrums to ache.
Focusing his vision, he saw the silently rotating Ink Talisman, from which the light of blacksmithing artistry burst forth, exceptionally bright.
[Artistry: Blacksmithing (Accomplished)]
[Progress: 445/800]
[Effect: Master Artistry, Sense Arms and Armor]
"Whose weapon is so impressive, to draw such intense attraction for me?"
Although delayed by the Celestial Fiend Day, preventing Bai Qi from formally learning weapon forging with Master Li, at the year’s end, Lu Shiping and Chao Sanjing, both kiln heads, personally visited and delivered plenty of fine materials.
Having nothing better to do, he hammered away in the backyard to exercise his strength, gradually raising his blacksmithing artistry to an accomplished level.
The so-called "Master Artistry," allows one to discern the techniques’ origins by touching weapons, armor, and other crafted items.
While "Sense Arms and Armor" is literal, the finer the treasures or spiritual soldiers of a thousand or ten thousand forgings, the more he can keenly detect, perceive, and discover them.
Due to the limited number of treasured soldiers in Black River County, not to mention spiritual soldiers not even found in fire kilns, this effect had seldom been utilized.
"True heir of the Upper Sect, indeed so bold! Bringing a weapon of such high grade along! The sensing is this clear; it’s possibly of the Ten Thousand Forged Divine Soldiers tier..."
Bai Qi stealthily glanced at Chunyu Cultivator, unable to discern the face beneath the hat, yet the sensing from his artistry effect grew stronger, as if imbued with a golden-purple radiance flowing.
Fourth-Stage Sword Cultivator, wielding a divine soldier, with such immense killing power, it’s simply unimaginable!
"This Chunyu true heir doesn’t seem to come just for the White Sun Sect, there might be other schemes.
Perhaps investigating the death of inner sect disciple Luo Zhaopeng is merely a cover to divert attention..."
Bai Qi’s thoughts wavered, unable to resist linking it to the rumored Fallen Immortal Mansion and the Seventh Profound Mysterious Divine Soldier.