Many notorious bandits who have dominated the jianghu for decades, surviving countless storms, have been caught due to absurd reasons: a witness, a phone call, and even a flat tire, and then, inexplicably, their doom arrived.
ng Yu's gaze fell upon Orchid Fairy.
The elegant lady nodded slightly, aning, "Just agree to it."
In the Immortal Sect, the Golden Cores hold exceedingly high positions; simply put, those below them must show utmost respect and cooperation when facing them.
ng Yu's gaze then shifted to Fairy Taohua.
"Take it."
A golden ring flew towards Xie Feiyan's neck. Xie Feiyan did not dodge, allowing the golden ring to encircle her neck. From then on, her life and death were at the rcy of Fairy Taohua's single thought.
"Sir, please do not worry about the safety issue. We two are right here, and with the Indeterminate Golden Ring locking in any killing intent, her every move is under our control. Could you possibly battle her and fulfill one of her wishes?"
Fairy Taohua spoke politely.
If she had been rude or commanding, ng Yu might have refused. But now, with such politeness, a person of the Foundation Establishnt Second Layer should consider her request carefully unless he had a profound background or so unspeakable secrets.
Recently, Peach Blossom Star had been infiltrated by criminals and even mbers of the Demon Gate.
"I have a sword here."
Xie Feiyan produced a light cyan sword and tossed it to ng Yu.
The sword was four feet long, with a glistening, rippling surface and a faint mist of water around it, but it was extrely sharp, and subtly imbued with a mystical charm.
"This longsword is a relic from two thousand years ago, left by a practitioner of the Weak Water Stream Sword Technique. Its na is Trickle Stream. I now present it to you, sir, and hope you will cherish it."
When ng Yu took the sword in hand, he flicked it gently, and the blade showed both flexibility and toughness; speckles of Sword Qi fell like the tinkling of a spring.
A Second Order fine longsword, enough for an ordinary person to beco a tycoon, was also an extrely precious gift even among those in Foundation Building.
...
The Foundation Establishnts around him were all waiting for his battle with Xie Feiyan.
Foundation Building Pinnacle against Foundation Establishnt Second Layer, the Twelve Paths of Long River Sword Technique in full mastery against the Weak Water Stream Sword, and moreover, the so-called Sword Intent might just be Xie Feiyan's misconception.
Everyone believed that ng Yu couldn't win.
Xie Feiyan entered Foundation Establishnt at thirty-two and then wandered the sword world for sixty years, stepping across planets, her na known far and wide.
Xie Feiyan's body had already leaped onto the stage.
She waited for ng Yu to join her, contemplating how she could use her full strength and yet leave him satisfied. Then, she saw ng Yu and crooked her finger in invitation, as earnestly as she had when she had first beckoned to him.
"Co up."
Two Golden Cores and one at the peak of Foundation Building, yet ng Yu was as calm as still water.
"There are too many people here; shall we find an isolated place?"
It was normal, there were too many bystanders in the square.
ng Yu suggested such, and then the seven Foundation Establishnts surrounding them quickly raised their hands.
"May we have the honor of observing?"
"My teacher, Li Yanan, once visited Senior Orchid."
"We are rely spectators; we an no offense."
Orchid Fairy's gaze fell upon ng Yu.
"It's fine. I am not afraid of losing face."
Orchid Fairy looked deeply at ng Yu and nodded, then with a sweep of her long sleeve, she led everyone to a vacant area of the city.
Fairy Taohua, along with her two disciples, ca over as well.
"Very well, you may duel here. Regardless of who wins or loses, what happens today shall not be spoken of to outsiders, agreed?"
The seven Foundation Establishnts quickly concurred.
They were very keen, having heard from Xie Feiyan that this man was her chance to complete her pill; they wanted to witness it in hopes of gleaning so insight, which would be incredibly valuable to them.
"Then that's settled. Stay quiet on the side and refrain from any discussion."
While Orchid Fairy could unleash a fierce punch, the graceful and pleasant lady did not flaunt her power before ng Yu, who was at the Foundation Establishnt level. She could sense the clear and pure water essence in him, signaling that he had promises of reaching Golden Core.
"Why do we have to duel with swords?"
ng Yu laughed, his deanor breezy and light.
"Sister seeks completion, not victory or defeat. Here, we can discuss how you can successfully complete your pill, how about that?"
The wind blew gently as he smiled warmly.
"But without a sword duel, how will you comprehend my Long River Sword Technique?"
Xie Feiyan felt sowhat helpless; her final request had another aspect to it, which was to pass on the Long River Sword Technique. The man before her, although he had mastered only one path, had understood the Sword Intent, making it easy for him to learn others.
For example, the Sixth Path and the Ninth Path: one gentle, the other firm, complenting each other, both extrely formidable.
"Among the thirteen paths, I have chosen only one. On the contrary, you have taken the wrong path."
ng Yu glanced at Xie Feiyan, a hint of a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
Bai Qianqian followed quietly, signaling that she could take him away at any ti. anwhile, though he was at the Foundation Establishnt Second Order, he possessed three Sword Intents. No matter what, he could block a full-strength attack from a Golden Core Expert and leave at any mont.
As for the two Golden Core Fairies in front of him, Orchid True Person was at least a neutral entity, while Fairy Taohua had gained enormous benefits from him. There were even many who suspected ng Yu had so dirty dealings with her. Why else would he keep coming to Peach Blossom Star for transactions?
Even Zhuge Caihua had said in an email to ng Yu that his benefits had filled Fairy Taohua to the brim. She could be trusted, and ng Yu could seek her out when necessary; she was soone who could be relied upon.
So, let his own legend beco even more intriguing.
"Your opportunity for a Pill of Completion does not lie in battling and forcibly completing the Thirteenth Path, which would do you more harm than good."
The Blood River Divine Sword's battle-fuelled growth is a practice of the Demonic Path. It seems to advance swiftly, but the backlash is great.
"You should now go through the Twelve Paths of Long River Sword Technique once, and let offer so feedback," he said.
A man at the Foundation Establishnt Second Layer with unstable energy yet was lecturing in front of two Golden Cores and a woman at the pinnacle of Foundation Establishnt. If word of this got out, it would be a laughingstock.
Orchid Fairy maintained a clear and cold deanor, but at that mont, her expression changed slightly. ng Yu's voice was not loud, yet it carried an unusual confidence, or rather, it held a sense of superiority as he advised Xie Feiyan!
As if he were the Golden Core Expert watching a misguided child.
Was this person concealing his true cultivation level?
Or could it be that her eyes suddenly showed a spark of life as she glanced at Fairy Taohua?
Fairy Taohua's eyes suddenly narrowed, and a flood of mories surged to her mind.
Over the past few months, Master Taohua had been longing for a certain person, accumulating his features, character, form - suspecting that anyone who resembled ng Yu was no more than his disguise.
She rembered how when that person had entered the square, he was accompanied by a man and a woman, the latter being of the Qi Refinent Realm, who disappeared silently into the crowd, unnoticed even by her. And there was the attitude, the aura, the Sword Intent of this Qi Refinent Second Layer person. Yes, the most important thing - she recalled a certain rumor.
Earth, Fire, Water, Wind!
ng Yu had once proclaid he would achieve the Four Great Sword Intents!
But how could that be possible?
Wasn't that person still in Qi Cultivation?
It's only been a little over a month!
She glanced at Orchid Fairy, and Orchid Fairy looked back at her. In an instant, the sisters felt a fisherman's wild joy - they might have truly caught a big fish.
Then, as if by a telepathic understanding, the sisters both exerted their strength at the sa ti, a Protective Formation rose, isolating them from the prying eyes outside. Fairy Taohua also sweetly smiled at ng Yu, and so did Orchid Fairy.
Having searched for him in the crowd a thousand tis, I turn around abruptly and find him where the lanterns are dim.
"Good!"
Xie Feiyan was unaware of all this and was not annoyed. Although she thought this man was being pretentious - a re Foundation Establishnt Second Order who didn't even have his Water Qi under control - she did not know that ng Yu had only achieved Sword Intent the day before yesterday and Foundation Establishnt two months ago. After all, which genius wouldn't stay at ho for a year or two after achieving Sword Intent?
Her hand itched with the sudden urge to strike soone. So what if you've achieved Sword Intent? I've achieved it too. You're just putting on airs. I understand how you feel. Sotis she also thought she was a genius, especially after comprehending a new pathway of Swordsmanship, feeling invincible in the world, and so on.
"Calm your mind, don't be distracted. Use all your might to perform!" she thought to herself.
Fairy Taohua's eyes flickered, and she cast a Calming Incantation towards Xie Feiyan. The next mont, Xie Feiyan suddenly beca composed. With two Golden Core Masters by her side, what did she have to boast about? Besides, if he dared to say this and could say this, it was her opportunity. When had Xie Feiyan beco so arrogant?
You have already failed at Core Formation once!
In the next mont, her expression turned very solemn as she began performing the sword techniques.
Sword light flowed like water, water like a raging river, a river in full flood!
She executed the Twelve Paths Sword Technique from beginning to end, over and over.
During the first execution, ng Yu's expression was one of concentration, scrutinizing carefully.
When the first execution ended, she didn't stop, since the two Orchid Fairies raised their eyes, signaling her to continue.
Alright, she continued with the second execution, then she saw ng Yu, who even closed his eyes.
Just before the completion of the second round, Master Taohua made a gesture in the air, indicating to keep practicing!
Of course, she would continue. She would follow the commands of the True Person.
Then ca the third round, the fourth, over and over again, practice after practice, the fifth ti, the sixth ti. The True Persons didn't signal anymore, but she suddenly realized it was only when the man in front of her spoke that she could stop.
Until the thirteenth ti.
Executing a series of sword techniques to their full extent was exhausting, and her sword had dulled.
Moreover, distracting thoughts arose. Why did the two Golden Core Masters want her to execute the sword techniques repeatedly?
Suddenly, an idea entered her mind, thrilling her with joy. Could it be that a Golden Core Expert who cultivated the Long River Sword Technique was playing in the mortal realm, now observing her, ready to grant her achievent?
What exactly was her opportunity?
Such a notion would never ordinarily arise in the mind of soone like Xie Feiyan, at the peak of Foundation Establishnt. A hundred years of cultivation had given her a mind clear as a mirror, free of dust.
But at that mont, a shade of red appeared in her eyes.
It was the Blood River Divine Sword's influence, erging as her spirit shook and her sword edge weakened.
It was then that ng Yu suddenly leaped forward and thrust his sword at Xie Feiyan!
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