Chapter 153: Ghost Swordsman vs. Heavenly Sword

Tan Yun!?

An Jing's mind went blank, as if struck by a bolt from the blue. That woman was Tan Yun.

"It must be that I'm seeing things, it must be."

An Jing muttered to himself, rubbing his eyes hard. "How could Tan Yun appear here? Absolutely impossible."

When he opened his eyes again, that pretty face was still so familiar.

It was Tan Yun, no mistake!

But why would she appear here? How did she become a Demonic Cult expert?

And from the looks of it, her Cultivation was not low.

"Does she have a younger or older sister?"

An Jing was extremely confused at this moment, like countless threads tangled together, impossible to untangle.

This scene brought him too much shock. He never expected that gluttonous woman to be from the Demonic Cult.

Was it because she was too good at pretending!?

"She played me!?"

An Jing couldn't help but exclaim in his heart, "She's even better at acting than Li Fuzhou?"

He never thought that an Oscar night could be held in his own home.

"Come with me."

Cui Daoxian's voice was incomparably calm as he grabbed Tan Yun's shoulder.

A Human Sect spy, naturally, was much more useful alive than dead.

Tan Yun only felt a strong wind blowing towards her, disheveling her hair, and a sense of powerlessness arose in her heart. At this moment, she couldn't help but recall the words her Master had once taught her.

The Human Sect takes no prisoners.

And with her identity, once captured, she would undoubtedly suffer unimaginable pain.

Thinking of this, Tan Yun bit her tongue, preparing to commit suicide.

No sooner said than done.

Just as Cui Daoxian's palm was about to touch her, his brow furrowed sharply, he twisted his foot, and quickly flew away.

"Boom!"

A Qi light descended from the sky, striking down.

"Crack! Crack!"

The Qi light landed on the ground, and the ground 'cracked' and split into numerous fissures, spreading outwards.

"Who!?"

Bian Jingdao was greatly alarmed when he saw this scene.

That Qi light that just fell, this was no ordinary expert. Could it be an expert from the Demonic Cult?

Cui Daoxian raised an eyebrow and looked into the distance.

The person wore a pitch-black long robe. Under the shroud of the black robe, his appearance and expression were unclear, but his entire being exuded an upright Qi mechanism.

This was precisely the Qi mechanism of the Xuanmen, distinctly different from that of the Demonic Cult.

Tan Yun also looked over in surprise, also thinking that an expert from the Demonic Cult had arrived.

But currently in Great Yan, the only Demonic Cult expert capable of confronting Cui Daoxian was Li Fuzhou.

The person who made the move was none other than An Jing.

Lou Xiangzhen, on the other hand, looked at the figure in front and felt a little strange. This grandson basically never acts without seeing a rabbit first, he rarely makes a move without benefit. Today, he actually saved that Demonic Cult woman. Could it be that he was smitten?

That shouldn't be, the opponent is Heavenly Sword Cui Daoxian, and he might not be Cui Daoxian's match.

"Heavenly Sword, I have admired you for a long time."

An Jing smiled faintly and directly stated his purpose: "I wonder if I can ask for a few pointers today? If I win, how about you hand this person over to me?"

As he spoke, the Town Evil Sword in his hand was revealed. The ancient long sword carried a sharp Sword Intent.

"Town Evil Sword!?"

Heavenly Sword Cui Daoxian was naturally very familiar with the famous swords of the world. The moment he saw the sword in An Jing's hand, his eyes narrowed slightly: "I wondered who it was, so Your Excellency is the Ghost Swordsman."

As Heavenly Sword Cui Daoxian's words fell, a clamor arose all around.

"Ghost Swordsman!? The person who came is the Ghost Swordsman?"

"I said, who would dare to stop Cui Daoxian from capturing someone."

"Could today be a battle between two peerless Great Sword Immortals?"

"When did the Ghost Swordsman become a Great Sword Immortal? In my opinion, he's not far from being a Great Sword Immortal, but currently, he doesn't count as one."

"Although the Ghost Swordsman became famous in the Xuanqing Mountain battle, he relied more on his exotic beast. Compared to the true Five Great Sword Immortals, he is still far behind."

"Yes, without that exotic beast, he cannot be considered a true Great Sword Immortal."

The appearance of the Ghost Swordsman immediately made the scene even more boisterous and lively.

No one expected that two top-tier swordsmanship experts would appear simultaneously in Huang Yao Town, and it seemed they even had a fight planned.

"Ghost Swordsman!?"

Tan Yun's small mouth opened, as if she were dreaming.

This scene had appeared countless times, but only in her dreams.

And now, the Ghost Swordsman appeared before her, a living reality.

There is a strange thing in this world called fate. Did the Ghost Swordsman specifically appear today to save her?

Thinking of this, Tan Yun's heart pounded wildly, even feeling a dizzying excitement, as if she was still in a dream.

An Jing did not speak, staring intently at Cui Daoxian.

To save Tan Yun today, he could only have a match with Cui Daoxian.

Cui Daoxian smiled faintly and said, "I came to Great Yan this time specifically to visit Lin Yiyang of the Yuheng Sword Sect. Since the Ghost Swordsman is also a top swordsman in Great Yan, then I shall first spar with Your Excellency and experience the demeanor of a Great Yan swordsman."

Cui Daoxian had not appeared for thirty years, and his arrival in Great Yan today naturally was not without purpose.

The battle between Lin Yiyang and Puhui Bodhisattva had long spread to Zhao State, and Cui Daoxian, who was in the Sword Tomb, also knew about Lin Yiyang's statement that he would reach the Sixth Realm within three years.

It was precisely because of these words that Cui Daoxian chose to emerge from seclusion and come to Great Yan to seek guidance from Lin Yiyang.

In the current world, whoever reaches the Sixth Realm is The World's Number One Swordsman, this is a recognized fact.

"Good."

An Jing pointed at Tan Yun and said, "If I win, I hope I can take this person away."

Tan Yun, who was pointed at, blushed. Sure enough, he came to save me, it's true!

"I can't make that decision."

Cui Daoxian shook his head and said, "But I can guarantee that I won't make a move."

"That's enough."

An Jing nodded slightly, his palm reaching for the sword hilt at his waist.

"Kid, do you want this old man to make a move?"

Lou Xiangzhen frowned deeply and transmitted his voice.

An Jing's strength, compared to ordinary Half-Step Grandmasters, was definitely top-tier, but facing Great Sword Immortal experts like Cui Daoxian and Lin Yiyang, he seemed to struggle greatly.

An Jing's Cultivation was in the Earth Flower Realm, while Cui Daoxian was a Half-Step Grandmaster. Their swordsmanship was both in the Fifth Realm, but Cui Daoxian was already on the verge of a Breakthrough, not far from the Sixth Realm, clearly superior to An Jing.

There was a gap in both Cultivation and swordsmanship. The only advantage was that he had refined a Perfection Golden Bone, but Cui Daoxian had been in the Sword Tomb for thirty years, cultivating a Sword Bone. Although it was not as hard as a Golden Bone, it was sharper and more condensed, more suitable for a swordsman.

Therefore, considering all factors, An Jing's chances of winning were extremely low.

An Jing refused, "No need, I've always wanted to see the true strength of the current Five Great Sword Immortals."

"You are not his match."

Lou Xiangzhen said in a condensed voice.

Swordsmen Cultivate Sword Intent, and during this period, they must not fail. Constant victories will foster a kind of confidence, and that confidence will spread into the sword.

That kind of Sword Intent will make the swordsman more confident, and at the same time, his sword will become sharper.

If he fails, it will not only be a blow to the swordsman but also to his Sword Intent.

Back then, Lou Xiangzhen was defeated by the Sword God in a few moves at the Yuheng Sword Sect, which completely shattered his confidence. This was also the reason for his muddled state for several years afterward.

An Jing has almost never lost since his debut. His Sword Intent is perfect and sharp. If he loses today, it will undoubtedly be a huge blow to him.

Therefore, Lou Xiangzhen did not want to see An Jing repeat his own mistakes.

"Old man Lou, you should have said so earlier."

An Jing's face darkened when he heard this, then he transmitted his voice: "Forget it, the words are already out. I'll just try Cui Daoxian's Dao of the Sword."

If he had known that old man Lou was willing to make a move, why would he have to deal with Cui Daoxian himself? Without the help of the Millennial Black Serpent, he was also a bit unsure.

Who was Cui Daoxian? He was known as the Heavenly Sword, and some even called him a Sword Master.

Heavenly Sword itself was a supreme honor, and Sword Master even more so.

Although his most illustrious achievement was killing the Azure Dragon Seat Leader, this matter had happened many years ago, and Cui Daoxian had not had any glorious achievements since then, but no one in the world dared to underestimate his strength.

Lou Xiangzhen heard this and said nothing more.

In fact, in his opinion, among the Five Great Sword Immortals, Yi Daoyun was the weakest, followed by Heavenly Sword Cui Daoxian.

Yi Daoyun had killed countless people, but she had never killed an expert at the Half-Step Grandmaster Realm. The reason she could become one of the Five Great Sword Immortals was partly due to her ruthless killing, her fierce reputation being too strong, and partly due to the Demonic Cult's exaggeration.

The same was true for Heavenly Sword Cui Daoxian. His Cultivation was Half-Step Grandmaster, and his swordsmanship was indeed profound, but much of his fame was inflated.

Among the current Five Great Sword Immortals, the ones who truly sat at the top with their hard power were the remaining three Great Sword Immortals. If An Jing wanted to become a contemporary Great Sword Immortal, he had to defeat one of them to prove his Dao.

Cui Daoxian was from Zhao State, and defeating him would undoubtedly be best for his prestige.

But even so, the title of Five Great Sword Immortals was not something an ordinary swordsman could attain.

Cui Daoxian looked at the Ghost Swordsman in front, his palm caressing the blade of his long sword.

Why was Cui Daoxian called the Heavenly Sword? It was because there was a peerless famous sword in the Sword Tomb, known as the Heavenly Sword.

The Heavenly Sword ranked seventh on the list of famous swords.

The successive owners of this sword were all top swordsmen of their time, and just as Cui Daoxian had just entered the Sword Tomb, this Heavenly Sword recognized him as its Master, directly becoming the current owner of the Heavenly Sword.

The Heavenly Sword had the effect of suppressing all the swords in the Sword Tomb, and his purpose in coming to Great Yan this time was originally to spar with Lin Yiyang in swordsmanship and pursue the Sixth Realm.

His goal was not to seek revenge or kill, so he did not bring the Heavenly Sword.

Neither of them spoke, but the surrounding streets were quiet and empty.

Silently, an extremely oppressive and suffocating feeling formed. Bian Jingdao's face turned pale just by feeling the fluctuations of their Qi mechanisms.

"What terrifying swordsmen, are these the top Great Sword Immortals in the world?"

Bian Jingdao retreated repeatedly.

Tan Yun slowly came back to her senses, staring intently at the Ghost Swordsman's figure. Everything in the world became quiet, only her heartbeat remained.

"He actually came specifically to save me."

Tan Yun muttered to herself.

The moment he appeared, her gaze no longer belonged to her.

"Make your move."

As Cui Daoxian's words fell, the surging Internal Energy of a Half-Step Grandmaster erupted from his body like a storm. That powerful pressure, like giant waves, crashed towards An Jing in successive surges.

If an ordinary expert at the Earth Flower Realm encountered this pressure, they might have been intimidated and their strength greatly reduced, but in An Jing's black eyes, there was no fear, remaining as calm as water.

An Jing's eyes brightened slightly, and in an instant, an boundless Aura surged forth. Cui Daoxian's wave-like Aura was immediately churned and pushed back.

Brahma Heart Sees Me!

The surrounding Internal Energy, crushed by An Jing's internal Aura, actually emitted golden light, constantly swirling and stirring the streets of Huang Yao Town.

And his body seemed to be reflected in the distant sky, constantly being magnified, magnified.

The Buddhist Brahma Heart Sees Me was instantly displayed to its fullest.

The crowd in the distance was greatly shaken when they saw this.

The confrontation between two top Great Sword Immortal experts was already so thrilling.

"Earth Flower Realm?"

Cui Daoxian also sensed An Jing’s Cultivation, and with a slap of his sword, a wave of Internal Energy swept out like a black giant python, ferociously charging towards An Jing.

Sword Bone!

This was the sharpness of the Sword Bone!

The Sword Bone was different from the Golden Bone; it was formed by the condensation of Sword Qi from numerous swords in the Sword Tomb. When Cui Daoxian executed his sword moves, the Sword Qi was naturally formed, carrying an unparalleled, piercing sharpness.

Coupled with the Heaven-Martial level Sword Saint Secret from the Sword Tomb, its power was even more unfathomable.

An Jing drew the Town Evil Sword with his right hand. The moment his palm touched the Town Evil Sword, it was as if a mountain had appeared above the entire town, pressing down heavily.

The one who felt this most deeply was Cui Daoxian. He saw his eyes narrow slightly as An Jing swung the Town Evil Sword heavily forward. It didn't look fast, but its execution was extremely quick, ruthless, and precise.

The Town Evil Sword, without any flourish, directly struck the black giant python's vitals.

Bang!

The black giant python was struck by the Town Evil Sword. It paused, then directly dissipated into this world.

Cui Daoxian saw that his casual probing sword strike was directly blocked by An Jing, but he didn't mind. His body shook, and the long sword in his hand, imbued with the powerful Internal Energy within him, pointed its tip directly at An Jing and charged forward.

The sword tip carried a spiral-like force, its power deepening from shallow to profound, with an extremely strong penetrating and destructive force.

An Jing saw the yellow light rushing towards him. He hadn't seen it clearly yet, but he instinctively extended the Town Evil Sword to block in front of himself.

Dong!

Cui Daoxian's sword tip struck An Jing's sword body heavily. The air vibrated and spread, and the ground beneath their feet shook violently, trembling incessantly.

An Jing's body retreated repeatedly, about ten steps, before stopping.

The next moment, Cui Daoxian's Internal Energy surged like a tide, pouring into the sword body.

“Buzz buzz!” “Buzz buzz!”

The piercing coldness released from the sword body stung the mind. Even the Jianghu experts watching from a distance felt their hairs stand on end and a chill run down their spines, showing its sharpness.

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!”

Cui Daoxian struck with a sword, as if countless sharp sword shadows swept through the air, raining down on An Jing like a storm.

But this storm was formed by countless sharp Sword Qi, making people tremble with fear.

The vast might of Heaven enveloped An Jing.

An Jing's eyes watched the countless Sword Qi, as fast as lightning and cascading like a waterfall, and he slightly raised his arm.

Nine Character Sword Secret! Lin Character Secret!

The Lin Character Secret was mainly for defense. Those countless sword shadows converged, seemingly forming a dense sword net.

“Clang, clang, clang, clang, clang!”

The sound of metal clashing rang out, creating a series of piercing noises.

“Whoosh!”

Just then, a cold light suddenly shot out from An Jing's sword scabbard.

Hundred Steps Flying Sword!

What flew out was the blade of the other Town Evil Sword!

The sword light was icy and clear, as fast as thunder, piercing towards Cui Daoxian’s heart.

This was one of An Jing's planned killing moves: at the moment Cui Daoxian was Divided Soul, he would use the Hundred Steps Flying Sword and the Town Evil Sword's unique properties to deliver a fatal blow.

“Hmm!?”

Cui Daoxian slightly frowned. Without any thought, he stepped forward instead of retreating, and the long sword in his hand met the charging Town Evil Sword.

“Clang!”

The intense sound of metal clashing rang out, and waves of Qi swept across.

The blade of the Town Evil Sword was directly struck back.

An Jing extended his palm and directly caught the hilt of the Town Evil Sword. The remaining force kept surging, making his arm feel a little sore and numb.

“What a formidable Heavenly Sword.”

An Jing thought to himself.

Even if he didn't have the Heavenly Sword in his hand, his Sword Dao was still so terrifying. That sneak attack he just launched, even the four Peak Masters of the Zhenyi Sect would have to deal with it carefully, not daring to be careless in the slightest.

Yet, Cui Daoxian had resolved it with a raised sword. Was this the strength of a Great Sword Immortal?

“Your Excellency’s Sword Dao is indeed somewhat strange, worthy of the name Ghost Swordsman.”

Cui Daoxian gripped the long sword in his hand tightly, then pointed it forward with a single strike.

Sword Saint Secret! Immortal Guides the Way!

The sword light flickered, moving forward with irresistible force, turning everything in its path into nothingness, rushing along the street towards An Jing.

An Jing loosened his grip on the Town Evil Sword. The two Town Evil Swords transformed into two swimming Dragons, then intertwined to form a single sword body, covered in golden light.

The sword tips finally collided in the center of the street.

Boom!

The majestic Internal Energy roared like a great sea, emitting a low rumbling sound. The entire street seemed to shake violently at this moment.

Clang!

Then came another deafening metallic clang, like a thunderclap, booming between Heaven and Earth, reverberating heavily in everyone's ears, as if it would burst their eardrums, causing the Qi and blood of countless people present to surge.

Visible ripples spread into the distance.

On both sides of the hazy street, two figures gradually emerged.

An Jing was seen holding the Town Evil Sword with both hands, its tip pointed directly at the tip of Cui Daoxian’s long sword. A fierce wind blew, rustling the corners of their clothes.

The two seemed to be evenly matched!

The entire Huang Yao Town was in turmoil. Two figures stood on the desolate, messy street, their sharp gazes meeting, sparks flying, and a chilling killing intent subtly spreading.

The power of their previous clash still lingered in everyone's minds. A single sword strike seemed to cleave mountains and rivers. The piercing coldness within it made even experts dozens of feet away feel their hairs stand on end and their hearts tremble.

The long sword in Cui Daoxian's hand suddenly thrust forward, then using the force of the rebound, his body retreated about four or five steps.

The Town Evil Sword in An Jing’s hand also paused slightly, its offensive also neutralized by Cui Daoxian’s strike.

“This Ghost Swordsman is indeed formidable.” Cui Daoxian thought to himself, “This person definitely has a place among the top Sword Dao experts of this era. Great Yan truly is an ancestral land, filled with hidden Dragons and crouching tigers, producing an endless stream of experts, to have produced such a terrifying Swordsman.”

Then, Cui Daoxian was seen raising his right arm, the sword tip pointing directly forward. At that moment, the entire sword seemed to have completely Fused with his body; he was the sword in his hand, and the sword was him.

A mysterious sense of pressure permeated the Heaven and Earth at this moment.

“Cui Daoxian is about to unleash his full power.”

Lou Xiangzhen, watching from a distance, also narrowed his eyes at this moment and thought to himself.

An Jing also slightly frowned, his eyes fixed on Cui Daoxian, who was exerting pressure on him, and he gripped his sword even tighter.

He took a deep breath, his eyes as calm as a deep pool, without a single ripple, as if the sky could fall without disturbing him.

Cui Daoxian suddenly extended his arm forward, and the long sword, with a grey halo, directly thrust forward. The sword tip frantically absorbed the surrounding Internal Energy.

Sword Saint Secret! Demon Imprisoning Sword Style!

The vast and mighty Internal Energy spread out. Where the sword's edge pointed, it was as if the entire Heaven and Earth enveloped An Jing, forcing him unable to move.

Wherever the sword's edge passed, the air whistled and broke, and the overwhelming pressure sent chills down one's spine.

Buzz!

The long sword burst into an earth-shattering hum. The next instant, it directly transformed into a streak of light, attacking An Jing with an indescribable speed.

The moment the long sword attacked, the piercing coldness was like countless flying needles, pricking his body.

The Sword Bone was the most suitable existence for a Swordsman, but the refining of this Sword Bone was a secret of the Sword Tomb, and no one knew how the Sword Bone was refined.

Now, coupled with Cui Daoxian’s fifth Realm Sword Aura, that domineering pressure was overwhelmingly irresistible.

An Jing dared not be careless. Brahma Heart Sees Me was unleashed to its extreme. As a Zen sound emerged, the golden light swept out.

Great Wisdom!

Great Compassion!

The Perfection Golden Bone also rose accordingly. Compared to the Sword Bone, although the Golden Bone was slightly inferior in offensive power, its physical strength was three points stronger. Coupled with An Jing's use of Brahma Heart Sees Me, a Heaven-Martial level Body Refining method, its power was even three points greater.

The two Fused Town Evil Swords also released rays of light.

The entire street seemed to be shrouded in a mass of pitch black.

“Whoosh!”

A sword light pierced through, and Heaven and Earth instantly turned from darkness to bright.

Sword Control Technique!

The moment the Town Evil Sword flew out, the two sword blades actually separated again.

Originally, the Sword Control Technique could not be used in this way, but An Jing not only knew the Sword Control Technique, but also Cultivated the Hundred Steps Flying Sword. The two ultimate sword arts Fused and operated together, coupled with the Town Evil Sword's characteristic of one scabbard and six swords.

This almost allowed these two ultimate sword arts to Fuse, forming a new type of sword art.

Truly top-tier Swordsmen must have, through the experience of their predecessors, summarized their own sword moves and Sword Dao.

Sword lights collided and intertwined, and Heaven and Earth became a blur.

Everyone in Huang Yao Town looked up at the sky, watching the Sword Qi clash. The two men's Sword Qi descended from the sky, carrying destructive fluctuations, and fiercely collided.

Everyone looked up, wanting to know who was stronger in this clash between these two top-tier Swordsmen.

Boom!

At the moment of impact, an earth-shattering roar echoed, and an extremely violent Internal Energy storm formed almost instantly, then swept out with a terrifying posture, spreading to the surroundings.

Not to mention the entire restaurant, even the surrounding shops were greatly affected, turning into fragments under the huge impact.

“Bang, bang, bang, bang!”

Fortunately, the ordinary people had already been evacuated by Bian Jingdao and the Black Robe Guard, and the Jianghu experts hiding in the distance to watch the battle also quickly circulated their Internal Energy to resist this terrifying impact.

Even so, some people with weak Internal Energy were still shaken, their Qi and blood surging, and spat out fresh blood, showing the domineering power within.

Just then, several figures flew from a distance, landing beside Tan Yun. The leader was a plain-looking woman.

This person was none other than the Earth Sect expert Luo Zixiang.

“Little Tan Yun!”

Luo Zixiang walked to Tan Yun’s side and whispered, “Are you alright?”

“Aunt Luo, I’m fine. Why are you here?”

Seeing the newcomer, a hint of surprise appeared in Tan Yun's eyes.

Luo Zixiang was an expert of the Earth Sect, and her Cultivation was at the Earth Flower Realm. Tan Yun not only knew her but was also very familiar with her.

Luo Zixiang took a deep breath and said, “It was Sect Leader Li. He received news that you were discovered by the Heavenly Net and immediately sent me a secret letter to meet you along the way.”

In Great Yan, the Heavenly Net was the most formidable intelligence organization, and the Demonic Cult Human Sect was not far behind. Although much of it had been destroyed after so many years away from Great Yan, Li Fuzhou had repaired many hidden lines during this period.

So when Tan Yun was discovered by the Heavenly Net, Li Fuzhou also received some information. Fearing that Tan Yun would be ambushed by the Black Robe Guard, he immediately sent a secret letter to Luo Zixiang, a Demonic Cult Earth Sect expert nearby.

With her Cultivation, as long as three Great Tiangang didn't make a move, she could definitely take the person away safely.

But when Luo Zixiang arrived at Huang Yao Town, she discovered that the person who had captured Tan Yun was actually Cui Daoxian.

Who was Cui Daoxian?

He was a top Half-Step Grandmaster. Even Li Fuzhou might not dare to claim victory over him.

If she were to act, she would not only fail to rescue Tan Yun but would also risk her own life.

Just as Luo Zixiang was extremely anxious, the Ghost Swordsman, who had appeared from the sky, made his move, which made her overjoyed.

Tan Yun bit her lip, then looked forward.

Just then, two sword lights once again emerged from the messy street ahead.

Clang!

The swords collided again, pressing heavily against each other, then suddenly seemed to calm down.

The next moment, An Jing's body swiftly retreated dozens of feet, his face pale, a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth.

A commotion!

Everyone was in an uproar. Had the winner already been decided?

“Thump!” “Thump!”

Cui Daoxian was about to step forward, but the next moment his expression changed slightly, and he quickly clutched his heart.

But the more he clutched his heart, the faster it beat, as if it was about to leap out of his chest.

During this period, An Jing's swordsmanship had greatly improved through sparring and discussions with Lou Xiangzhen, especially his heart-stopping killing technique, which had become increasingly proficient.

After about several dozen breaths, Cui Daoxian finally suppressed his heart rate, but he had also missed the best opportunity, his gaze fixed on An Jing in front of him.

The two stood at opposite ends of the street, staring at each other.

“Little Tan Yun, this is a good opportunity, let’s go quickly.” Luo Zixiang saw this and whispered.

The Heavenly Sword Cui Daoxian was blocked by the Ghost Swordsman; it seemed the Ghost Swordsman was not Cui Daoxian’s opponent. It was best to slip away quickly while they had the chance.

“No, I’m not leaving.”

Tan Yun bit her lip and said, “The Ghost Swordsman came to save me, how can I abandon him?”

Luo Zixiang’s brow furrowed, “Are you crazy? Staying here is a dead end. The Ghost Swordsman is clearly no match for Cui Daoxian; he’s a Swordsman.”

“Once the Ghost Swordsman is defeated, you won’t be able to leave even if you want to.”

Tan Yun stubbornly said, “No! I’m not leaving. If I go, I’ll go with him.”

Luo Zixiang pondered for a moment, then earnestly advised, “Silly girl, look, he risked his life to save you. Why would you let his efforts be in vain? If you leave, he’ll have no worries and will have a chance to escape from Cui Daoxian’s hands.”

Tan Yun looked at the figure in front, her face serious, and said, “Aunt Luo, you don’t need to persuade me anymore. I must go with him today.”

“You’ll die if you stay.”

“Then so be it. He came for me. If he dies, what does it matter if I die with him?”

When Luo Zixiang heard this, her brows furrowed into a knot, and her tone became somewhat forceful: “No, you must come with me today.”

Tan Yun bit her red lip tightly, dissatisfied, and said, “Aunt Luo, why are you breaking up a loving couple and ruining my good fortune?”

Breaking up a loving couple!?

Ruining your good fortune!?

Luo Zixiang heard Tan Yun’s words, her face full of doubt: “What are you talking about? How old are you?”

The Ghost Swordsman and Tan Yun, do these two seem suitable?

“I don’t care.” Tan Yun said stubbornly.

Seeing this, Luo Zixiang sighed heavily in her heart. This Tan Yun was indeed Li Fuzhou’s Disciple; her stubbornness was exactly like Li Fuzhou’s.

At the same time, the Black Robe Guard, who had evacuated the common people and the Jianghu crowd, stood not far away.

“Leader Bian, a Demonic Cult expert has arrived.” A Black Robe Guard silver-ranked constable pointed at Luo Zixiang and whispered, “He doesn’t seem to have low Cultivation. This might be a big catch.”

“Shut up!”

Bian Jingdao slapped him on the head and shouted.

A big catch!?

Others might not know who that person was, but how could Bian Jingdao not recognize him?

That person was Luo Zixiang of the Earth Sect, known as Blood Hand. Those hands had killed countless Jianghu experts, even a Great Tiangang once.

“Fortunately, we met Senior Cui Daoxian today, otherwise, it might have been over today.”

A trace of cold sweat appeared on Bian Jingdao’s forehead, and he felt somewhat relieved.

In the distance, An Jing and Cui Daoxian finally moved.

Cui Daoxian took a step forward, and an unparalleled sharpness emanated from his body, as if a giant sword was suspended behind him in a trance.

That surging and passionate Sword Intent shot straight into the sky, sending shivers down people’s spines.

“Is this Cui Daoxian’s Sword Intent? It seems he’s not far from the sixth Realm.” Lou Xiangzhen murmured to himself as he watched.

“As expected of a Swordsman!”

Luo Zixiang felt a pang in her heart as she sensed the Sword Intent, and fear filled her entire body.

Tan Yun, who Cultivated the Dao of the sword, naturally sensed Cui Daoxian’s power and brilliance. Her pink fists involuntarily clenched, her eyes filled with worry.

An Jing stood still, and everything around him seemed to grow dim. Then he saw a tomb.

That was a place where swords were buried!

Soon, he saw another tomb, and the tombs became more and more numerous.

Sword Tomb!

It was as if he was already in a Sword Tomb.

“Buzz buzz!” “Buzz buzz!”

Every sword in the Sword Tomb emitted an extreme sword hum, as if it was about to rush out of the Sword Tomb.

“Whoosh!”

A sharp sword light attacked him.

“So fast!”

An Jing raised his eyebrows, drew his Town Evil Sword, and directly shattered the sharp sword light.

But the next moment, every tomb erupted, unleashing countless sword lights.

The sword lights were dense, surging, and silent. Each sword light was grayish-black, carrying chilling Death Qi and sharp Sword Qi.

Cui Daoxian’s Sword Intent!

This was the Heavenly Sword’s Sword Intent, having guarded the Sword Tomb for thirty years!

An Jing felt the majestic Sword Intent, as if facing desolate and lonely Sword Tombs, filled with a sense of powerlessness.

In everyone’s eyes, the giant sword behind Cui Daoxian released a sharp, cold Qi, while An Jing stood rooted to the spot, his steps repeatedly retreating, clearly at a disadvantage.

Lou Xiangzhen was the only one present who could discern the situation, and seeing this, he couldn’t help but shake his head: “Cui Daoxian not only has Sword Bone, but his Sword Intent is also profound, his Sword Momentum is stronger than that kid’s, and his Cultivation holds the upper hand. It’s too difficult for him to win.”

It wasn’t that An Jing wasn’t strong, but that Cui Daoxian was too strong. If An Jing had a few years of diligent Cultivation, he might have a chance to fight.

Lou Xiangzhen secretly made up his mind, wondering if he should intervene at the last moment when the boy was defeated?

But then he abandoned the idea.

“I can’t retreat anymore.”

An Jing took a deep breath and twirled the Town Evil Sword in his hand.

Two Town Evil Swords revolved around his body, constantly spinning, and their sharp Sword Qi repelled all the Sword Intent released by the giant sword behind Cui Daoxian.

Ripples appeared behind him, and then a huge Yin and Yang fish also emerged.

A vast and profound Sword Intent surged from his body, and then the surrounding tombs seemed to melt.

What appeared next was a vast and boundless galaxy, with a mysterious and endless sky.

“Such a vast Sword Intent.”

Cui Daoxian’s eyes slightly widened the moment that Sword Intent appeared.

Sword Intent is the understanding and Epiphany of the Dao of the sword. No one in this world has exactly the same Sword Intent. From a swordsman’s Sword Intent, one can see his Dao of the sword.

Cui Daoxian had seen the Sword Intent of many top swordsmen, but he had almost never seen a Sword Intent as vast as the sky, like the one before him.

The more majestic and vast the Sword Intent, the slower its Sword Momentum grows, and the more difficult it becomes to Breakthrough to a higher Realm.

The two stood at opposite ends of the street, with a giant sword and a Yin and Yang fish suspended behind them, shining brightly.

The entire Huang Yao Town seemed to be divided by the two of them, each occupying half, standing in confrontation.

Although neither of them moved, the sharp Sword Intent raged, and the entire street became riddled with holes, a scene of devastation.

“Too, too terrifying!”

“Is this the top-tier Sword Immortal? Too strong, I wouldn’t reach this Realm even if I Cultivated for three hundred years.”

“Senior Cui truly lives up to his name as a Swordsman. Even though he is from Zhao State, I still have to express my admiration.”

Everyone watched the two’s confrontation, their hearts surging with emotion.

If Cui Daoxian won, his position among the Five Great Sword Immortals would not only be more secure, but challenging Lin Yiyang at the Yuheng Sword Sect would also mean vying for the title of The World's Number One Swordsman.

If the Ghost Swordsman won, then another terrifying Sword Immortal would be added to the world.

“Crack!” “Crack!”

The surging Sword Intent surged, as if Sword Qi was colliding. The street opposite could not withstand such terrifying pressure, and it began to crack foot by foot.

This scene was truly horrifying.

Even the earth could not withstand the Sword Intent of the two, and it began to crumble.

Bian Jingdao’s face turned even paler with fear, and he couldn’t help but murmur to himself, “If I were in the middle, I’d probably be twisted into minced meat in an instant.”

“These two are both top-tier swordsmanship experts of this era; they are truly terrifying.”

Luo Zixiang’s eyes held a hint of surprise, then she secretly thought, “No, I must take Tan Yun and leave quickly. I cannot put our fate in the hands of the Ghost Swordsman.”

Thinking this, Luo Zixiang looked at Tan Yun, who was fully focused, not daring to blink.

“Little Tan Yun.”

“What?”

Tan Yun was very nervous, her breathing a little erratic, her eyes fixed on An Jing’s figure.

“I’m sorry.”

Luo Zixiang lightly chopped Tan Yun’s neck with a hand knife. Tan Yun only felt her vision go black, and then she lost all consciousness.

“Let’s go!”

Luo Zixiang embraced Tan Yun and flew away into the distance.

“Whoosh whoosh whoosh!”

The Demonic Cult Earth Sect experts also quickly followed, disappearing into the dilapidated street in the blink of an eye.

Bian Jingdao could only hide in the distance, watching cautiously, not daring to breathe, fearing that Luo Zixiang would discover him and conveniently deal with him, a small fry.

“Leader, they’re gone.” After the Demonic Cult expert had left for several dozen breaths, a silver-ranked constable slowly said.

Bian Jingdao breathed a slight sigh of relief and said, “Forget it, if they’re gone, they’re gone. At least our lives are saved.”

To be alive today was already a great fortune.

At this moment, An Jing and Cui Daoxian’s confrontation had reached a fever pitch.

The collision of Sword Intent caused the scene before them to collapse.

An Jing only felt his eyes become extremely blurry, as if he would faint at any moment.

Cui Daoxian was also not well; his face was very pale, and the hand holding his sword trembled, having reached an extreme state.

“This old man has guarded the Sword Tomb for thirty years, studied swordsmanship for fifty years, taught thousands of swordsmen, and fortunately gained the appreciation of swordsmen across the world, earning the title of Swordsman. Today, for this title, I must break your Sword Intent.”

Cui Daoxian let out a clear shout, and the vast Sword Qi of the giant sword surged, transforming into an endless tide that rushed towards An Jing with great momentum.

The sky and earth darkened, and the sun and moon lost their light.

Cui Daoxian had guarded the Sword Tomb for thirty years; how could he be willing to die before achieving success when he came out to test his sword today!?

“Alas.”

Lou Xiangzhen sighed softly as he watched.

Seeing this scene, he knew An Jing had lost.

“Senior Cui, oh, Senior Cui, why didn’t you win earlier?”

Bian Jingdao, however, was both happy and worried, unsure whether to be glad or sad. Even if Cui Daoxian won, the Demonic Cult demon had also been taken away.

Although it’s a cliffhanger, the plot is developing, please don’t criticize me. I’ll try to post earlier tomorrow.