Piaomiao Sword Palace, in front of the Sword Sealing Tower.
The conversation between a master and a disciple set off a huge ripple in the hearts of countless people.
Those who were discerning had already recognised that these two were the strongest in the world, and they were also the strongest belonging to the Sword Dao.
Some who knew the inside story even understood what would happen next.
They were excited, and they were afraid. They were excited about what was to come, and they were afraid that they would be affected by their fight.
Even if they were at the God Realm, they would not dare to say that they would be safe from the fallout of the battle between the two Sword Dao supreme beings.
“Losing to intrigue and trickery was my lack of heart, and losing my sword was also because I trusted you too much. In these nine hundred years, I have taken this as a warning, not forgetting the lesson of that day.”
The Sword God looked at Shen Yunji, who was still bowing his head, and said indifferently, “I once told you that a swordsman should not be defeated by intrigue and trickery, so he should learn to be resourceful, so that he will not lose to others in any situation other than head-to-head combat.
My master was not sufficiently clever and lost, so I paid the price of nine hundred years.
You have disregarded my master’s teachings and colluded with outsiders to harm him in turn, are you ready to pay the price?”
“Ever since Master broke free, my disciple has been waiting for this day to come.” Shen Yunji still bowed his head and said.
“Then do you regret it?”
“Apprentice ——,” Shen Yunji slowly raised his head and looked directly at the other party for the first time since the Sword God appeared, “No regrets!”
“Master is indeed a natural born swordsman rarely found in all the ages, with an incomparably pure heart towards the dao. But it is precisely because of this pure heart that it has led to a great doom.
Nine hundred years ago, when my master first seized the Heavenly Demon’s Fury and then killed the Devil, I already understood that if no one could control him, a catastrophe would be inevitable. At that time, the world was already devastated and could no longer withstand an even greater catastrophe.
The most important thing a swordsman should not have is the word ‘regret’. For the sake of the people and for the righteousness of my heart, I do not regret that I gave my sword to my master that day.”
The words were spoken calmly, but also firmly. Over the past nine hundred years, Shen Yunji had often felt guilty for his betrayal at the beginning, but he had never regretted it.
No one knew the Sword God better than he, his disciple, and no one knew the Sword God’s might better than he did. So when he was approached by both the good and the devil, he did not hesitate to agree.
And, even if time were to be turned back and the events of that day were to be repeated, Shen Yunji would still agree without hesitation.
“Hahahaha ——”
Hearing these words, the Sword God could not help but laugh heartily, “It seems that I am still somewhat capable of teaching my disciple, at least I have taught a swordsman who is still qualified.”
“The so-called pale life and justice are nothing but bullSh*t to me, my sword dao does not need these things. But to you, it is a greater responsibility than the grace of a master. I am disappointed that you have this heart, and I am happy that you have stuck to your original heart.”
“Now ——”
The Sword God slowly probed out his right hand, and a pure white sword tip broke out from the void, tearing through space to extend the sword body and was held by the Sword God.
“Draw your sword.”
Giving punishment to the betrayer and the disciple the qualification to fight one last time, Sword God invited the battle, a battle of supreme power was about to begin.
“Clang~~”
The sword ‘Wu Hui’ was slowly sheathed, and Shen Yunji’s gaze was unprecedentedly calm, respect, guilt and other complicated and unspeakable emotions were all detached from his heart and left him.
Regardless of his previous state of mind, after pulling out his sword, Shen Yunji removed all distracting thoughts, his sword heart was clear, and his harsh sword intent was directed at the Sword God.
The Sword God was right, Shen Yunji was indeed a qualified swordsman, and he was worthy of the Sword God’s sword.
“Hoo…”
A clear breeze blew past and swept between the two, before the invisible object was torn into countless tiny invisible air currents by the sword intent and scattered in all directions.
“Hiss…”
This airflow, so tiny that it could not even be felt, slashed across the face of an onlooker, leaving deep, bone-deep sword marks.
The rest of those fortunate enough to be entertained by the air current were also injured as if they had been cut by a sword.
“——”
Everyone looked around and stepped back in unison, making way for a large area of land, giving way to a certain wheelchair-bound palace master who had been at the outermost part of the crowd.
It was only at this point that people realized that the Palace Master of the Misty Sword Palace had arrived here at some point, and many could not help but quietly gaze at this long-renowned sword dao powerhouse.
Mo Qunming pushed his way through the crowd and came behind the wheelchair, lowering his head and transmitting a voice: “Why has the Sword God come here? He even met up with that disciple of his, what now?”
If these two fought, the Piaomiao Sword Palace, which had just been inaugurated less than a year ago, would not be wanted. Even God’s Capital City, which was three miles away, might be affected.
The battle was not a tug-of-war between two people who stood still, and with the speed of movement of the strongest people, the range of the battle would never be limited to three miles.
Moreover, the range of their attacks would not stop at three miles either.
“Just tell them not to fight here.” Qing Yu whispered back.
With that, he raised his voice and said, “Two, the sword boundary has been opened, please!”
The sudden voice that came out caused everyone to look sideways. This Palace Master Ren was probably not missing a tendon in his brain, daring to talk to a supreme power like that.
Although it was rumoured that the “Misty Sword Technique” was able to exceed the limits of the power of the strongest, that was no reason to be bold. It’s not like there’s no price to pay for going beyond your limits.
However, unexpectedly, both the Sword God and Shen Yunji nodded slightly, and with a flash of their figures, they entered the Sword Sealing Tower.
When Qing Yu showed up, the sword aura that was quietly emitted already made Shen Yunji know to whom the other aura of the strongest person he had sensed earlier belonged. Since they were the strongest people who could be treated as equals, Shen Yunji certainly would not be unaware of the need to make a move here.
Although the Sword God would not let Qing Yu interfere in his fight, Qiu Yailing and Yuan Jianyi were still here.
If he annoyed the Palace Master, he would not mind letting Qiu Yailing and his disciples bury Shen Yunji.
Yes, to be buried with him.
Qing Yu did not think that Shen Yunji could win, and I am afraid that even Shen Yunji himself would not think that he could beat the Sword God.
For thousands of years, there had been supreme Sword Daoists, but there was only one Sword God.
Although he had been sealed for nine hundred years, the Sword God was the Sword God and would not be changed by time. And, did the Sword God not progress during the sealing? One must know that his consciousness is always awake.
“Palace Master Qiu, Sword Son Yuan, you two, do you wish to watch this supreme sword fight?” Qing Yu asked Master and Disciple Qiu Sendling, who were staring intently at the Sword Sealing Tower from the side.
“Why are you helping us?” Qiu Yailing did not say whether he wanted to or not, but only asked calmly in return.
“Nothing else, the Sword God wants your disciple to surprise him. And I, Ren, have accepted the Sword God’s favour.”
No matter what the Sword God’s mentality was, he had indeed given Qing Yu a great gift. Since this was the case, Qing Yu naturally did not hesitate to return the favour slightly.
