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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"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 sent a shiver through every spectator, prompting several cultivators of the older generation to shout in surprise.
"The True Meaning of Sword Dao! This brat has actually mastered the True Meaning of Sword Dao!"
However, a powerful expert quickly countered that claim: "No, that isn't the True Meaning of Sword Dao. Shi Hao is utilizing his Supreme Sacred Bone to manifest a strike that rivals it. Even those who have reached the Great Perfection of Sword Intent would find it impossible to withstand this blow."
Upon hearing this, the nearby cultivators remarked: "It appears the result is settled; Shi Xuan is destined to lose this encounter."
Facing the incoming blade head-on, Shi Xuan watched the attack as a faint smirk touched his lips: "You have finally produced a move that is somewhat respectable."
As he finished speaking, Shi Xuan channeled that sword energy and delivered a ferocious counter-swing.
Clang!
Following the sharp ring of a blade, a terrifying wave of sword energy descended.
The moment this energy manifested, the very fabric of heaven and earth trembled.
Before it even collided with Shi Hao's 'Sword Breaks the Nine Heavens,' the sheer pressure had already disintegrated his opponent's sword energy.
With a single strike, the sword Shi Hao believed to be flawless was utterly demolished.
"True Meaning of Sword Dao... this is the authentic True Meaning of Sword Dao!"
"Is this the actual depth of Shi Xuan, the Sword of Killing?"
Numerous Great Sages cried out in shock.
Boom!
The two forces of sword energy smashed together in mid-air, creating a massive explosion.
A violent shockwave erupted instantly, rippling outward for tens of miles.
The surrounding masters acted quickly, neutralizing the blast to ensure the younger generation remained unharmed.
After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the turbulence finally faded away.
Shi Xuan remained suspended high in the sky, gazing down coldly at Shi Hao on the ground.
Clang!
The long sword slipped from Shi Hao's grip and hit the earth; though the sound was faint, it echoed clearly in the ears of everyone present.
"I lost."
Having uttered those words, a trail of dark blood leaked from the corner of Shi Hao's mouth before he collapsed heavily to the ground.
"Brother Hao!"
From the ranks of the Northern Abyss Saint Dynasty, a figure dashed 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.
Sweeping his gaze across the crowd, he asked tonelessly: "Does anyone else wish to challenge me and witness my Fate Sword Dao?"
Silence was the only reply that met Shi Xuan's question.
The Dao Unity cultivators on the field 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 move. Stepping forward now would be nothing short of inviting humiliation.
Seeing that no one dared to respond, Shi Xuan stated calmly: "If no one wishes to fight, then this Seat shall depart."
With that, he turned and glided back to the Asking Dao Academy's camp.
Upon landing, Shi Xuan bowed deeply to Chu Feng: "Disciple has completed the mission and has not brought shame to you, Master."
"Good."
Chu Feng nodded with approval: "I am truly pleased to see you reach such heights, my boy. Return to your place."
"Yes."
As Shi Xuan took his seat, Cao Youqian and the other disciples crowded around him.
"Junior brother, that sword strike was quite impressive. Let us spar together another day."
Shi Xuan replied: "Okay."
In stark contrast, the atmosphere at the Northern Abyss Saint Dynasty was grim, with the Great Sages and Saints wearing dark expressions. For a prodigy like Shi Xuan, reaching the Saint realm was a given, and even becoming a God King or God Emperor was well within his reach.
Any plans the Northern Abyss had to move against the Northern Wilderness were now completely unfeasible.
The more they dwelled on it, the more their anger grew, and the looks they cast toward Shi Hao became increasingly filled with disdain.
Jin Xi, however, gently moved Shi Hao back to her spot. She remained silent, waiting patiently for him to regain consciousness.
Following such a high-stakes battle, the Dao Unity geniuses from various Sacred Lands were too embarrassed to step forward; doing so now would only make them look like fools.
For a moment, a strange tension hung over the secret realm.
It was then that Qin Qin suddenly rose and spoke to Chu Feng: "Master, your disciple wishes to take the stage."
"Go ahead," Chu Feng said, smiling.
"Hmm."
With a soft acknowledgment, Qin Qin took a single step and ascended into the air.
As another prodigy emerged from the Asking Dao Academy, everyone noted her proximity to Xiao Chen and realized immediately that she was a disciple of the Qiankun Great Sage.
Among the spectators were many well-informed cultivators. Before long, a King or Marquis 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."
That exclamation jogged the memories of other Kings and Marquises, who began to whisper about the woman in white.
"I recall now. Years ago, when the Qiankun Great Saint first made his presence known to the world, it was on behalf of 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 powerful 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 crowd spoke, the respect and awe for Qin Qin among the cultivators grew.
Even though she had not yet reached the Nirvana Realm, most of the Kings and Marquises present doubted they could overcome this young woman.
Qin Qin listened to the murmurs around her, her face remaining as cold and serene as always. She said indifferently: "Today, my challenge is directed at the talents of the Great Expansion Sacred Land. Will all of you in the Dao Unity Realm step forward together, or will all of you in the Nirvana Realm come at me at once?"
The entire field fell into a stunned silence at her words.
No one had anticipated that this woman, masked in white and devoid of emotion, would be so provocative the moment she spoke.
Aside from those from the Asking Dao Academy, all the cultivators from the various Sacred Lands turned their attention toward the disciples of the Great Expansion Sacred Land.
Soon, furious shouts erupted from the Great Expansion camp.
"How arrogant!"
"You insolent girl! To insult the disciples of my Great Expansion Sacred Land in such a way—you are simply begging for death!"
Even the Saint representing the Great Expansion Sacred Land looked visibly displeased.
He did not exert his full pressure on Qin Qin but spoke in a measured tone: "Dao Friend Qiankun, is your Asking Dao Academy intentionally trying to provoke my Great Expansion Sacred Land?"
Hearing this, Chu Feng lightly waved his feather fan and replied with a grin: "Senior, please do not misunderstand. This is a private matter between Qin'er and your Great Expansion Sacred Land. 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, we never established a rule in this competition stating that one person cannot challenge a group, did we?"
The countless cultivators listening in all took on the expressions of people watching a dramatic play.
The disciples of the Great Expansion Sacred Land, however, were flushed with rage. Even if there was a grudge, so what? To openly provoke them was a death sentence.
The Saint of the Great Expansion Sacred Land said coldly: "Based on your tone, Dao Friend Qiankun, are you really intending to let your disciple settle this score with my sect's juniors on her own?"