The Unparalleled Sword Emperor Chapter 2660 - 2635: Sword Child

Roar, roar, roar——

The immense Earth Snake, a serpentine beast measuring a hundred meters in length and as thick as a barrel, its eyes burning blood-red, menacingly advanced upon Lin Bai.

Lin Bai, his Demonic Sword gripped tightly, plunged directly into the heart of the Earth Snake swarm.

With a single, sky-piercing sword strike, he unleashed a devastating blow, slaying dozens of Earth Snakes with his every descent!

Encircled by hundreds of these formidable creatures, Lin Bai's diminutive form appeared divinely invincible, dispatching Earth Snakes one by one with each decisive swing of his blade.

Not a single one could withstand his might!

"This..." Ban Ye, a witness to this astonishing display, was rendered speechless, his eyes wide with disbelief and a tremor of fear running through him.

Ban Ye, despite being a recognized minor powerhouse in Black Water City and having lived for decades, had never before encountered a cultivator of Lin Bai’s caliber, possessing such overwhelmingly potent swordsmanship.

"Utterly incredible!"

"These Earth Snakes stand no chance whatsoever against him!"

"His sword technique is so potent that the moment it connects, their bodies are instantly cleaved in two!"

"What a remarkable Treasure Sword it must be, undoubtedly a King-level Spiritual Artifact!"

The dozen or so young men and women in the group voiced their amazement in unison.

Uncle Ban Ye, with a stern expression, corrected them, stating, "That blade is no King-level Spiritual Artifact; it’s merely an Extreme Martial Spiritual Artifact. Its true formidable nature lies not in the sword itself, but in the wielder’s exceptional sword skill..."

"This individual... is a true Tianjiao!"

Ban Ye declared with conviction.

Roar, roar, roar——

Howl, howl, howl——

Amidst the serpentine horde, their furious roars began to morph, shifting from anger to desperate wails!

They were utterly powerless against the relentless onslaught of Lin Bai’s sword.

In a mere moment, Lin Bai had annihilated half of the hundreds strong Earth Snake contingent!

At this critical juncture, a dozen of the Earth Snakes, having reached the Great Perfection of the Death Reversal Realm, surged forward with eyes blazing crimson, intent on cornering and annihilating Lin Bai!

"Heaven-reaching Sword Skill!"

Lin Bai ceased holding back; with his current might, he could indeed vanquish demon beasts at the Great Perfection of the Death Reversal Realm, but facing such a concentrated assault required significant exertion!

Activating the Heaven-reaching Sword Skill, a tri-colored aura erupted from Lin Bai’s form.

In that instant, Lin Bai’s blade flashed, felling an Earth Snake of the Death Reversal Realm Great Perfection.

With the effective application of the Heaven-reaching Sword Skill, Lin Bai’s cultivation surged, elevating him to the eighth level of the Death Reversal Realm, thereby making the dispatch of ordinary demon beasts at the Death Reversal Realm Great Perfection a simple task.

Swish——

A blinding arc of sword light swept through the ranks, and the Earth Snakes perished beneath Lin Bai’s unwavering blade.

Just then, a peculiar sound echoed from the deeper recesses of the Earth Snake Forest.

Upon hearing this distinct sound, the Earth Snakes that had been menacing Lin Bai and his companions abruptly ceased their assault and rapidly retreated, abandoning their encirclement.

Lin Bai, equally surprised, turned his gaze towards the depths of the Earth Snake Forest!

"Did the Earth Snakes just retreat?"

"The Earth Snakes have fled the battlefield!"

"We have been spared."

The dozen or so young men and women stared in stunned silence as the Earth Snakes dispersed in a chaotic rout!

Lin Bai remained suspended in mid-air, observing the retreating Earth Snakes but making no move to pursue. Instead, his attention was fixed on the shadowy depths of the forest as he calmly inquired, "What was that sound just now?"

"Why did these Earth Snakes withdraw so swiftly upon hearing it?"

A flicker of curiosity crossed Lin Bai’s mind.

At that very moment, a hoarse voice emanated from the heart of the Earth Snake Forest, intoning: "Sword Child, we implore you, please quell your righteous anger. We were blinded and have offended your esteemed personage; we sincerely hope you will not hold this transgression against us!

"As a token of our remorse, please accept this Black Gold Divine Iron as recompense!

Following the swift retreat of the Earth Snakes, the gravelly voice from within the forest continued its plea, and simultaneously, an unseen force propelled a massive chunk of Divine Iron, weighing a thousand pounds, to materialize before Lin Bai.

"This elder is in deep seclusion and is unable to personally attend to the Sword Child; I humbly ask for your forgiveness," the voice concluded after the delivery of the Divine Iron.

Lin Bai regarded the black Divine Iron with a peculiar expression, his face shifting to one of solemn contemplation.

"Sword Child?"

"What exactly is a Sword Child?"

Lin Bai felt a sense of profound bewilderment.

However, Lin Bai offered no further comment. With a casual wave of his hand, he stowed the black Divine Iron into his storage bag, sheathed the formidable Demonic Sword, and prepared to depart.

"This incident shall not repeat itself!"

As he turned, Lin Bai’s voice echoed with a chilling finality.

"We are eternally grateful, Sword Child." That supreme entity dwelling within the Earth Snake Forest expressed its gratitude with profound sincerity.

Immediately thereafter, the Earth Snakes vanished back into the depths of the forest, disappearing without a trace.

Lin Bai then rejoined Ban Ye and the others.

Ban Ye, utterly bewildered, cast a trembling gaze towards the forest's interior, stammering, "Was that voice just now... the legendary Earth Snake King?"

Following this, Ban Ye’s attention shifted back to Lin Bai.

Lin Bai spoke softly, urging, "Let us depart quickly; this locale is fraught with peril!"

"Yes, yes, we must depart from this place immediately!" Ban Ye, with no time for further contemplation, urged the youngsters away from the vicinity of the Earth Snake Forest with haste!

Once Lin Bai and the others had exited the Earth Snake Forest.

Deep within the Earth Snake Forest, inside a cave that was melting, an elder clad in an earthy-yellow robe sat in a cross-legged position. His gaze was fixed upon Lin Bai as he spoke in a low tone: "Why would a Sword Child from the Sword God Family venture into a desolate location such as Black Water City?"

"I must not be mistaken; the Heaven-reaching Sword Skill he displayed is undeniably the ultimate technique passed down through the Sword God Family’s lineage!"

"Only an individual designated as a Sword Child possesses the inherent qualification to cultivate it to such a profound level."

"However, this individual appears unfamiliar; none among the nine Sword Children of the Sword God Family bears his likeness!"

The elder murmured his thoughts to himself.

Yet, he subsequently shook his head and declared, "It matters not. Whether he is indeed a Sword Child or not, I cannot afford to provoke this person. Should he truly be a Sword Child and I were to inflict harm upon him here, the Sword God Family would undoubtedly seek retribution relentlessly!"

The elder, with a shake of his head, immediately issued a decree to all Earth Snakes: they were forbidden from leaving the confines of the Earth Snake Forest.

...

Ban Ye, guiding Lin Bai and the rest, made a swift departure from the Earth Snake Forest.

After traveling for an entire day at their fastest pace, they reached a location deemed safe.

Ban Ye, still visibly shaken, remarked: "We are now not far from Black Water City. We can find respite here for the night; it should offer a measure of safety, and we can make our way back to Black Water City tomorrow!"

"I offer my sincere gratitude for your assistance, my friend. Otherwise, the ramifications would have been beyond imagining!"

Ban Ye clasped his fists in a gesture of heartfelt thanks towards Lin Bai.

Lin Bai offered a slight smile and a gentle shake of his head, stating, "It was merely a minor effort, nothing significant!"

At this juncture, Ban Ye, his curiosity piqued, looked at Lin Bai and inquired: "Are you a Sword Child?"

Lin Bai's brow furrowed slightly, and he replied: "What exactly is a Sword Child?"

Ban Ye responded mildly: "My understanding is not entirely clear either, but it is said that a Sword Child is a designation bestowed upon the most exceptional disciple within the Sword God Family. Moreover, the Earth Snake King appeared to identify you as a Sword Child of the Sword God Family just now."

Lin Bai let out a chuckle, saying, "I am entirely unaware of what a Sword Child entails; how could I possibly be one? He must have mistaken me for someone else. To be perfectly honest, I haven't the faintest idea of the Sword God Family's whereabouts."

"By the way, Uncle Ban Ye, do you happen to know the location of the Sword God Family?"

Lin Bai posed this question with evident curiosity at that moment.

Ban Ye chuckled heartily and replied, "Naturally, I am aware! Beyond the Northern Continent, at the Sky-Piercing Summit, resides the Sword God Family, wielding their sword to dominate the world!"

"The Sword God Family's ancestral home is situated at the Sky-Piercing Summit within the Northern Continent!"

Lin Bai inquired with effusive excitement, "And where might this Sky-Piercing Summit be located?"

Ban Ye gestured towards the heavens with a laugh, saying, "Observe! It resides directly above us; the Sky-Piercing Summit is situated overhead!"

Lin Bai cast a perplexed frown at Ban Ye, completely failing to grasp the meaning behind his words!