Ximen Chuixue's Sword

Chapter 7: Ximen Chuixue's Sword

Translator: Krukist

Despite being scolded by Li Qing, the Great Demon Xuan Sha did not react with anger. Instead, he looked at Li Qing with a mocking smile. Facing his prey, Xuan Sha exhibited remarkable patience. After being sealed for so long, teasing a few insignificant ants was highly amusing.

Hearing Xuan Sha's words, Li Qing's legs wobbled, trembling uncontrollably. He wished he could slap himself. Trying to make an impression, he had only succeeded in making a fool of himself. Damn it, why had he let his mouth run?

"Great Demon Xuan Sha, I advise you to leave while you can. Breaking free from the seal wasn't easy, so don't provoke someone you shouldn't," Wang Feng said, ignoring Li Qing. His gaze turned sharp as he looked at Xuan Sha, his voice firm and unwavering.

"Oh? You know of me?"

Xuan Sha's interest piqued immediately at Wang Feng's words. A flicker of surprise passed across his face, quickly replaced by a mocking grin. He hadn't expected anyone to recognize him after being sealed for a thousand years.

"The Great Demon Xuan Sha, who ravaged the Radiant Sun Empire a thousand years ago. How could I not know of you?" Wang Feng replied with a faint smile, his demeanor calm. His transcendent aura even made Xuan Sha take a second look.

As soon as Wang Feng spoke, Ling Fei Wu, who had been holding onto Li Qing, shuddered. A flash of fear crossed her eyes. Although she wasn't familiar with all the details of Xuan Sha's infamy, she knew of his existence. In fact, no cultivator in the Radiant Sun Empire could be unaware of the Great Demon Xuan Sha's reputation.

A thousand years ago, Xuan Sha had wreaked havoc across the Radiant Sun Empire, plunging it into darkness. If not for the Radiant Sun Emperor personally intervening to seal him away, the empire might not have survived.

Ling Fei Wu never expected the demon to break free from the Radiant Sun Emperor's seal and appear at their Divine Immortal Sect. She glanced anxiously at Ye Gucheng, worry creeping into her heart. She wasn't sure if her master could handle such a formidable foe.

Ling Fei Wu knew that Xuan Sha was a peak Mystic Emperor Realm expert, a full major realm above her master. Even though his power had waned after being sealed, he was still far beyond the reach of an ordinary Mystic Sovereign Realm expert.

"If you know of me, why aren't you afraid?" Xuan Sha asked with a sinister grin, the demonic mark across his face quivering slightly, exuding a terrifying aura.

"Why should I fear you? If you dare act, I'll make you experience what it's like to be crushed again!" Wang Feng retorted confidently, his tone fearless. Despite his calm expression, an unmistakable arrogance radiated from him.

"Hahaha, ridiculous! How laughable! An ant dares to compare itself to the heavens? Let me show you what it means to stand equal to the heavens!"

At Wang Feng's challenge, Xuan Sha threw his head back and laughed, his eerie laughter echoing across the land. He then fixed his gaze on Wang Feng, his eyes flashing dangerously. His imposing figure exploded with a terrifying aura, as though a beast had awakened within him.

Boom!

Xuan Sha's overwhelming aura surged, sweeping across the surroundings like a tempest. The fierce energy crushed the trees into dust, sending debris swirling through the air. A suffocating pressure descended on Wang Feng and the others.

Buzz!

Just as the immense aura was about to envelop Wang Feng, Ye Gucheng suddenly appeared in front of him. A blade of sword aura, sharp enough to split the heavens, erupted, slicing through Xuan Sha's powerful aura. The sword's piercing intent caused even Xuan Sha's pupils to constrict.

"Peak Mystic Sovereign Realm!"

Even Xuan Sha was taken aback. He hadn't expected to encounter a peak Mystic Sovereign Realm expert in such a remote valley. He had thought these people were mere ants to crush at will, but instead, a lion had appeared before him.

Moreover, Xuan Sha could sense that Ye Gucheng was no ordinary peak Mystic Sovereign Realm expert. The sharp, overwhelming sword intent emanating from him made even Xuan Sha feel a flicker of fear.

"Even so, you can't stop me. But the strength of your little sect is indeed surprising," Xuan Sha said, suppressing the shock in his heart. He looked at Wang Feng with a mocking smile.

After all, he was a peak Mystic Emperor Realm expert. Even though his current cultivation had dropped to the peak Mystic Sovereign Realm, how could he fear Ye Gucheng?

Boom!

As soon as Xuan Sha finished speaking, a thick, black mist poured from his body. In an instant, the mist coalesced into a massive claw that shot toward Ye Gucheng. The shadow of the claw blotted out the sky, casting the entire valley into darkness. The pressure from it distorted the surrounding space.

Although Xuan Sha could sense Ye Gucheng's strength, he decided to test him. Only by understanding his opponent's power could he decide how best to deal with this sect.

After all, he had just broken free from the seal. If he caused too much of a stir and alerted his ancient nemesis, his situation would become dire.

Buzz!

As Xuan Sha's colossal claw approached, Ye Gucheng narrowed his eyes. A surge of sword aura erupted from his body, ethereal yet razor-sharp. Drawing his sword, Feihong, he unleashed a flash of sword light, a rainbow-like beam that slashed through the claw. The sheer sharpness of the sword light split the air, leaving behind long, narrow rifts in space.

Boom!

The two monstrous attacks collided, sending a shockwave through the valley, reducing everything to dust. Even the mountain itself cracked under the force.

The only structure left intact was the thatched cottage Wang Feng had built. It appeared ordinary, but after Wang Feng had set up the entrance to the small world sect base within it, the cottage had gained protection from the small world's power. Not even the clash of two peak Mystic Sovereign Realm experts could harm it.

Xuan Sha, however, didn't notice this detail. His bloodshot eyes remained locked on the sword light, his heart pounding in his chest.

In that instant, the sword light shattered Xuan Sha's attack and continued its path toward him. Although the sword light had weakened by the time it reached him, the shock was unmistakable.

That attack had been 80% of Xuan Sha's full power. Even a slightly stronger peak Mystic Sovereign Realm expert would have struggled to withstand it. Yet Ye Gucheng had destroyed it effortlessly. This signaled that Ye Gucheng's strength was likely unrivaled below the Mystic Sovereign Realm.

"I didn't expect such a figure to be hidden in this small valley," Xuan Sha murmured, retracting his hand after his attack failed. His blood-red eyes bore into Ye Gucheng as he spoke in a low, grim voice.

Though he could unleash more powerful attacks and was confident of killing Ye Gucheng, he didn't dare to go all out. If he did, his ancient nemesis would surely sense his escape, forcing him to flee. It wasn't worth the risk.

Ye Gucheng remained silent, standing tall with his sword in hand. He exuded an imposing, aloof aura, like a divine sword towering over the world—cold, proud, and razor-sharp.

Meanwhile, Wang Feng, standing beside Ye Gucheng, glanced at him, a glint in his eyes. He whispered, "Can you hold him off for a while?"

From Xuan Sha's words, Wang Feng sensed that the demon was contemplating retreat. However, Wang Feng didn't want to let Xuan Sha escape so easily. Since they had already clashed and offended him, it was better to eliminate the threat entirely.

Wang Feng wasn't worried about himself or the Divine Immortal Sect. His concern was that if Xuan Sha escaped, he might retaliate against the sect's disciples during their training. It was better to eradicate the danger now.

As long as they could hold out until Ximen Chuixue arrived, with his cultivation and combat prowess, suppressing Xuan Sha would be no problem.

Buzz!

Upon hearing Wang Feng's words, Ye Gucheng didn't respond, but the sword aura around him grew even sharper and more terrifying. He seemed to become one with the sword, his presence overwhelming the world.

Boom!

Just as Ye Gucheng was about to engage Xuan Sha, a chilling sword aura suddenly appeared in the void. The sword light pierced through Xuan Sha's body, causing the demon's eyes to widen in shock.

At the same time, a figure clad in white robes, holding an ancient black-sheathed sword, emerged in the void. The moment he appeared, the entire world was suffused with an aura of profound solitude.

His fingers pressed together like a sword, a drop of blood hanging at their tips. With a flick, the blood droplet fell and vanished. As he did, his pale, ethereal face was revealed, and his eyes radiated endless isolation.

The moment this figure appeared, Ye Gucheng's fighting spirit surged. His sword trembled, and his eyes locked onto the newcomer. In that moment, Ye Gucheng saw no one else in the world—only this figure.

"Wait until you break through to the Mystic Emperor Realm, then we'll fight," the figure said softly, noting Ye Gucheng's sword intent. A flicker of light appeared in his otherwise empty eyes.

Once he finished speaking, Ye Gucheng's sword aura subsided. He gave the figure a deep, contemplative look before falling silent.

"Greetings, Sect Master. Ximen is late," the figure said, floating lightly before Wang Feng, nodding respectfully.

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