Side Story Chapter 193: News of the Sword Dao Tournament

When Li He came down from Tianjian Mountain, the sword Dao circles across the entire Central Domain were already in an uproar.

A young man in the Yukong Realm had crushed his way through the nine-layer sword formation of Tianjian Mountain and obtained the Legacy of a Sword Dao Ancestor from a million years ago—this news spread like wildfire to every corner of the Central Domain.

"Have you heard? That Saint of the Endless Sword Sect actually passed the nine-layer sword formation of Tianjian Mountain while only being in the Yukong Realm!"

"No way, right? That's a sword formation that even Undergoing Tribulation experts might not be able to pass!"

"It's absolutely true! The news has spread all over Tianjian Mountain, and it's said that even the Sword Dao Ancestor personally appeared!"

For a time, countless Sword Cultivators surged toward the foot of Tianjian Mountain from all directions, wanting to catch a glimpse of this legendary figure's demeanor.

However, by the time they arrived, Li He had long since left.

…

At this moment, Li He was drinking tea with Jian Wuhen and the other two in a teahouse of a small town.

"Saint, you are now famous throughout the Central Domain."

Jian Wuhen said with a wry smile, "I just went out for a stroll, and every street is discussing your deeds."

Li He picked up his teacup and took a sip, saying indifferently, "Things like fame are all illusory."

"On the other hand, you guys have been running around with me for so many days, have your sword Dao made any progress?"

The three of them looked at each other and said in unison, "We have benefited immensely!"

These were their true feelings.

Following Li He these past few days, they had witnessed firsthand how Li He used the most basic sword moves to unleash earth-shattering power.

Li He's sword Dao philosophy was completely different from theirs.

What they pursued were flashy sword moves and profound sword formulas, whereas what Li He pursued was the essence of the sword—fast, accurate, and ruthless.

"Your sword Dao is too flashy."

Li He put down his teacup and said earnestly, "Remember, the sword is used to kill enemies, not for performance. No matter how flashy a sword move is, if it cannot hit anyone, then it is trash."

Hearing this, the three of them fell into deep thought.

Right at this moment, a noisy commotion suddenly came from outside the teahouse.

"Step aside! Everyone step aside!"

"The Tianjian Sect is handling affairs, idlers stay back!"

Li He turned his head to look and saw a team of Sword Cultivators dressed in white walking past outside the teahouse, led by a white-haired Elder whose aura was unfathomable.

"That is an Elder of the Tianjian Sect!"

Jian Wuhen said in a low voice, "The Tianjian Sect is the number one sword Dao Sect at the foot of Tianjian Mountain, and it is said that the Sect Master is a Named Disciple of the Sword Dao Ancestor."

Li He nodded and didn't pay it much mind.

But that team of Tianjian Sect Sword Cultivators suddenly stopped.

The white-haired Elder turned his head to look at the teahouse, his gaze like a sword, landing directly on Li He.

"You are that Li He who passed the nine-layer sword formation?"

The white-haired Elder's voice was icy, carrying a hint of scrutiny.

Li He put down his teacup and said indifferently, "It is me. What is the matter?"

The white-haired Elder sneered, "How could a junior in the Yukong Realm like you bear the Legacy of the Old Ancestor? If you know what's good for you, hand over the Old Ancestor's Legacy, and I can spare your life."

The expressions of Jian Wuhen and the other two changed drastically, and they drew their swords one after another.

Yet Li He waved his hand, signaling them not to act rashly.

He looked at the white-haired Elder, the corners of his mouth curving slightly upward, "You want the Old Ancestor's Legacy? Sure, defeat me, and the Legacy is yours."

Hearing this, a trace of anger flashed in the white-haired Elder's eyes, "Junior, you are too arrogant!"

Finished speaking, his figure flashed, instantly appearing in front of Li He, and he sent out a palm strike.

This palm strike contained terrifying Sword Intent, tearing the surrounding air apart.

Li He did not dodge or evade, merely moving his thoughts slightly.

In an instant, the long sword in the white-haired Elder's hand suddenly trembled violently, as if it was about to break free from his hand.

"What?"

The white-haired Elder was greatly shocked, hurriedly channeling his Qi to stabilize the long sword.

But right at this moment, the teacups, chopsticks, tables, chairs, and even the dust in the air inside the teahouse all transformed into sharp swords, whistling toward him.

The white-haired Elder had no time to think further, hastily waving his palms to block.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

A series of metallic collision sounds rang out, forcing the white-haired Elder to retreat step by step.

"This… what kind of sword Dao is this?"

The white-haired Elder widened his eyes, looking at Li He in disbelief.

Li He did not answer, simply activating the Chaos Sword Domain once more.

This time, the long sword in the white-haired Elder's hand could no longer be stabilized.

"Whoosh!"

The long sword broke free from his hand, flew to Li He's side, and obediently hovered beside him.

The white-haired Elder was stunned.

The Tianjian Sect Disciples behind him were also stunned.

A young man in the Yukong Realm had actually disarmed a Tianjian Sect Elder in a single move?

How could this be possible!

"You… you…"

The white-haired Elder pointed at Li He, his lips trembling and unable to speak.

Li He casually waved his hand, and the long sword flew back into the white-haired Elder's hand.

"Senior, on the path of sword Dao, those who achieve mastery come first. The level of cultivation does not represent the level of sword Dao."

"The Old Ancestor giving me the Legacy naturally has his reasons. If you are unconvinced, you can go back and ask the Old Ancestor."

The white-haired Elder was silent for a moment, then took a deep look at Li He.

"Good, what a brilliant 'those who achieve mastery come first'."

He cupped his fists and said, "Today's matter was me being rash. Until we meet again."

Finished speaking, he turned and left with the Tianjian Sect Disciples.

Jian Wuhen watched the distant figure of the white-haired Elder and couldn't help asking, "Saint, are we just letting them go like this?"

Li He nodded, "They only came to test me, not to actually fight. There's no need to blow things out of proportion."

"Besides…"

The corners of his mouth curved slightly upward, and a trace of anticipation flashed in his eyes.

"That person just said that three months from now, the Central Domain will hold a Sword Dao Tournament, and geniuses from all major sword Dao Holy Lands will participate by then."

"This is truly an interesting matter."

Jian Wuhen's eyes lit up, "The Saint is going to participate in the Sword Dao Tournament?"

Li He nodded, "Such a good whetstone, it would be a waste not to use it."

Right at this moment, the prompt tone of the System suddenly rang out.

"Ding-dong! Congratulations to the host for triggering a new choice!"

"Facing the upcoming Sword Dao Tournament, the host chooses:"

"Option One: Participate low-key, hide your strength, and reveal your brilliance only in the finals. Reward: 7th-tier Sword Intent."

"Option Two: Participate high-profile, crushing all opponents right from the preliminaries. Reward: Chaos Sword Domain advancement — Chaos Sword Domain (Minor Achievement)."

"Option Three: Do not participate in the Sword Dao Tournament, continue traveling and cultivating. Reward: 5th-tier Sword Intent."

Without even thinking, Li He directly chose Option Two.

"Ding-dong! Congratulations to the host for choosing Option Two!"

"The reward will be distributed after the Sword Dao Tournament ends!"

"Warm reminder: Unexpected opponents may appear at the Sword Dao Tournament, please be prepared, host."

Li He looked at the System prompt, the corners of his mouth curving slightly upward.

Unexpected opponents?

Interesting.

He stood up, looked into the distance, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"Let's go, let's go witness the sword Dao geniuses of the Central Domain."

"Let's see what they're really made of."