I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 592: I Remembered, She Is the White-Robed Zither Demon
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Chapter 592: I Remembered, She Is the White-Robed Zither Demon
"Sword Breaks the Nine Heavens!"
With a thunderous cry from Shi Hao, a pillar of sword energy soared directly toward the highest heavens.
The appearance of that blade caused every person present to shudder, drawing gasps from many of the older generation cultivators.
"The True Meaning of Sword Dao! This brat has actually mastered the True Meaning of Sword Dao!"
However, an expert quickly countered that claim: "No, that isn't the True Meaning of Sword Dao. Shi Hao is utilizing the Supreme Sacred Bone to manifest a strike that rivals it. Even a cultivator who has reached Great Perfection in ordinary Sword Intent would find this sword impossible to parry."
Upon hearing this, the nearby cultivators whispered: "The result seems certain; Shi Xuan is destined to lose this engagement."
Facing the oncoming strike, Shi Xuan watched with a slight smirk playing on his lips: "You’ve finally produced a move worth looking at."
As he spoke, Shi Xuan channeled that sword energy and delivered a violent swing of his own blade.
Clang!
Accompanied by a resonant hum of the blade, a terrifying wave of sword energy descended.
The moment this energy manifested, the very foundations of heaven and earth trembled.
Before it even collided with Shi Hao's 'Sword Breaks the Nine Heavens,' it had already caused his sword energy to fragment and scatter.
With a single strike, he utterly demolished the technique that Shi Hao believed to be flawless.
"True Meaning of Sword Dao... this is the authentic True Meaning of Sword Dao!"
"Is this the genuine power of Shi Xuan, the Sword of Killing?"
Numerous Great Sages cried out in shock.
Boom!
The two opposing sword energies clashed in mid-air, resulting in a massive explosion.
A violent shockwave immediately rippled outward, covering a distance of tens of miles.
The surrounding masters moved quickly, intervening to neutralize the shockwave so the younger generation wouldn't be harmed.
After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the turbulence finally faded away.
Shi Xuan remained standing high in the sky, gazing down at Shi Hao, who was on the ground below.
Clang!
The long sword slipped from Shi Hao's fingers and hit the earth; though the sound was faint, it echoed clearly in the ears of everyone present.
"I lost."
Having admitted defeat, Shi Hao coughed up a mouthful of stagnant blood and collapsed to the ground with a heavy thud.
"Brother Hao!"
From the ranks of the Northern Abyss Saint Dynasty, a figure rushed toward Shi Hao at top speed, pulling him into a tight embrace.
Shi Xuan watched the scene without further comment. A man whose Dao heart had been shattered was no longer worthy of his attention.
He swept his gaze across the crowd and spoke with indifference: "Does anyone else wish to challenge me and experience my Fate Sword Dao?"
Silence followed. Only a heavy stillness answered Shi Xuan's query.
The Dao Unity cultivators on the scene were no fools. Shi Hao, a genius who had grasped the Pseudo-Great Dao True Meaning, had been defeated by Shi Xuan in a single strike. Stepping forward now would be nothing short of inviting humiliation.
Seeing no challengers, Shi Xuan remarked coolly: "If no one dares to fight, then this Seat shall take his leave."
With those words, he turned and glided back to the Asking Dao Academy's camp.
Upon landing, Shi Xuan performed a formal bow to Chu Feng: "Disciple has fulfilled the mission and has not brought shame upon you, Master."
"Well done," Chu Feng replied with a look of pride. "I am truly pleased to see you reach such heights, my boy. Return to your seat."
"Yes."
Once Shi Xuan sat down, Cao Youqian and the others swarmed him.
"Junior brother, that sword of yours just now was quite impressive. We should spar sometime."
Shi Xuan nodded: "Understood."
In stark contrast, the expressions of the Great Sages and Saints from the Northern Abyss Saint Dynasty were grim. A freak of nature like Shi Xuan would not only reach the Saint realm but could easily become a God King or even a God Emperor in the future.
Their plans for the Northern Abyss to move against the Northern Wilderness were now effectively dead.
The more they dwelled on it, the more their frustration grew, and their looks toward the fallen Shi Hao turned increasingly sour.
Jin Xi, however, gently carried Shi Hao back to her place. She remained silent, simply waiting for him to regain consciousness.
Following such a high-stakes duel, the Dao Unity cultivators from the various Sacred Lands were too humiliated to step forward; doing so would only make them look like clowns.
A strange, tense atmosphere settled over the secret realm.
Suddenly, Qin Qin rose and addressed Chu Feng: "Master, your disciple wishes to take the stage."
"Go ahead," Chu Feng said, smiling.
"Understood."
With a single step, Qin Qin ascended into the air.
As another prodigy emerged from the Asking Dao Academy, everyone realized she was a disciple of the Qiankun Great Sage based on her proximity to Xiao Chen.
Among the onlookers, there were many well-informed cultivators. A King or Marquis soon recognized Qin Qin's face.
Flickers of old memories resurfaced in his mind, and he blurted out instinctively:
"The White-Robed Zither Demon! She is one of the Qiankun Great Sage’s true disciples, and the most enigmatic one at that."
This exclamation triggered the memories of other Kings and Marquises, who began to discuss the woman in white fervently.
"I recall now. Years ago, the first time the Qiankun Great Saint revealed his power to the world, it was to protect this very disciple. He even clashed with the powerhouses of the Great Expansion Sacred Land for her sake."
"Many years have passed; I wonder exactly how formidable the White-Robed Zither Demon has become. Back then, her achievements in the Taixu Secret Region were on par with the Asking Dao Twin Saints."
As the rumors spread, the surrounding cultivators looked upon Qin Qin with growing reverence.
Despite her not having reached the Nirvana Realm, most of the Kings and Marquises present doubted they could overcome this junior.
Qin Qin listened to the chatter, her face remaining as cold and detached as always. She spoke tonelessly: "Today, I challenge the geniuses of the Great Expansion Sacred Land. Will those in the Dao Unity Realm come at me together, or will all of you in the Nirvana Realm face me as one?"
The entire field fell into a stunned silence.
No one had expected this expressionless woman in the white eye mask to be so provocative the moment she spoke.
Aside from those from the Asking Dao Academy, every cultivator turned their gaze toward the disciples of the Great Expansion Sacred Land.
Soon, furious shouts erupted from the Great Expansion camp.
"How arrogant!"
"Little girl, you dare to insult the disciples of our Great Expansion Sacred Land? You are courting death!"
Even the Saint representing the Great Expansion Sacred Land looked displeased.
He refrained from exerting direct pressure on Qin Qin, but spoke slowly: "Friend Qiankun, is your Asking Dao Academy intentionally trying to provoke my Great Expansion Sacred Land?"
Chu Feng waved his feather fan and replied with a grin: "Senior, please do not misunderstand. This is a private matter between Qin’er and your sect. If your disciples hadn't slaughtered her family and wiped out the various sects she once belonged to, she wouldn't be acting this way."
He paused for effect before adding: "Besides, the rules of this competition never stated that one person couldn't challenge a whole group, did they?"
The gathered cultivators watched the drama unfold with keen interest.
Meanwhile, the disciples of the Great Expansion Sacred Land were seething with rage. Even if there was a blood feud, her daring to provoke them was viewed as a death sentence.
The Saint of the Great Expansion Sacred Land said coldly: "Based on your tone, Friend Qiankun, you intend to let your disciple settle this debt with my juniors by herself?"