Sword Aura to the Heavens

Chapter 472: Chapter 467: Lu Changsheng

In the heavenly White Jade City, the White Jade Academy stands as an esteemed force, alongside Li Mountain, Taiping Temple, and the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple.

Xiao Lv, the most outstanding disciple of White Jade Academy, is renowned for his earth-shattering Daoist skills and unmatched Sword Dao. A prodigy in Dao and Sword, his cultivation is at the peak of the Sixth Realm, only a step away from the apex of the Seven Realms as a Great Cultivator.

Xiao Lv rarely takes action, and his current battle prowess remains a mystery to all.

No one expected Xiao Lv to make an entrance in such a manner.

As everyone aimed to execute Li Fan, Xiao Lv from White Jade Academy stepped forth, challenging the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple.

With heroes gathered in the Capital for a showdown, it’s only natural for Xiao Lv of White Jade Academy to challenge the Buddhist Practitioners of the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple.

Behind Xiao Lv, An Zhiyao, Guan Shanyue, and others also stepped out alongside him.

"White Jade Academy, worthy of being the premier academy in the world, a sacred place that cultivators aspire to, is far superior to the hypocritical Buddhist sects and Taoist sects," a young Sword Cultivator exclaimed on the street.

Although this battle is dubbed as a confrontation for all, it targets Li Fan alone, evolving into a battle of attrition and alliances, dismaying even the bystanders in the Capital.

To eliminate Li Fan, these top forces have truly acted somewhat despicably.

However, with Xiao Lv of White Jade Academy stepping forth, they risk offending many factions.

"Interesting," commented Lu Changsheng, the Taoist of Taiping Temple, upon seeing Xiao Lv appear.

Now, the top forces of the Great Li World—one mountain, one temple, one gathering, and one academy—are all present.

"Mr. Xiao, are you aiding the wicked?" the elderly monk in the sky looked at Xiao Lv with hostility, observing that the girl seemed unable to withstand their attacks, yet White Jade stepped in unexpectedly.

"Today’s event is meant for a showdown among heroes, and in such confrontations, each has their own Dao. I have always revered the Buddhist sects, but witnessing the masters assailing a girl seems unjust," Xiao Lv calmly responded, "White Jade Academy and Ten Thousand Buddha Temple are esteemed forces. Today, witnessing the Buddhist Divine Skills is inspiring. I shall stand on behalf of that girl for a showdown. Please, instruct me, high monk."

"Since Mr. Xiao insists, I shall oblige," the elderly monk clasped his hands, emanating golden light, as Buddha’s voice filled the sky, and a colossal Tathagata Hand Seal descended, overshadowing the heavens.

Mana roared around Xiao Lv, vibrant glory enveloping his form in a kaleidoscope of colors. With his left hand pointing to the sky, the heavens shook, as enormous Divine Elephants emerged, charging forward, colliding with the Tathagata Seal, causing the void to tremble violently.

"It’s said that White Jade Academy’s cultivation technique, the ’Great Dao Qiankun Technique,’ possesses a myriad of means and divine skills, ever-changing. It appears Mr. Xiao has cultivated this technique," commented the elderly monk aloud, as Buddha’s voice reverberated across the heavens. The monks remained solemn, opting not for individual combat with Xiao Lv, but continued their group assault.

Though Xiao Lv’s strength may not match that of the Buddha Son Kongchen of the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple, his status as the foremost of White Jade Academy ensures that the Buddhist Cultivators of the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple remain wary of him.

Just as they dealt with Qi, the numerous Buddhist Divine Skills descended again, obliterating obstacles and directly striking at the figures on the battlefield’s lower ground.

"Heaven and Earth Qi."

With a thought, Xiao Lv’s feet illuminated with radiant rings, transforming into a grand array. Within the array appeared Divine Beasts like True Dragons, Fire Phoenixes, Qilins, and Divine Elephants.

Standing at the array’s center, his left hand shaped seals, his mana roared fiercely, and the colossal beasts expanded continuously, charging violently towards the attacking Buddhist skills.

Watching this scene, Qi swung her sword, as countless sharp swords slashed at the Buddhist Practitioners in the sky, forcing them to defend hard.

Amidst their battle, Li Fan, seated, seemed to transform into a vortex, absorbing surrounding energy constantly.

Observing radiant sword light envelop his entire form, they questioned, "What’s happening?"

Some noticed Li Fan, suspecting this wasn’t mere recovery.

"Interesting, it’s the sign of a breakthrough," Ye Xiaochen’s voice echoed, "If his breakthrough succeeds, could he recover completely?"

Realization dawned on the crowd, contemplating the implications of Li Fan breaking through from the Middle Realm of Dao Body to the Late-stage Dao Body Realm.

"Changsheng, make your move."

An elder of Taiping Temple transmitted to Lu Changsheng.

Mindful of his injury, Lu Changsheng had initially refrained from exploiting Li Fan, but circumstances dictated that Li Fan must not survive.

Should Li Fan seize this chance for a breakthrough, unforeseen outcomes might arise.

"Alright."

Lu Changsheng responded, glanced towards Li Fan, and shook his head.

He was no paragon of virtue. Rising from humble roots, his progress was never by righteousness alone.

It’s merely regrettable. He wished for a true showdown with Li Fan.

Raising his hand, Lu Changsheng inscribed a character in the air, evoking a floating ’Killing’ character.

The ’Killing’ character emitted terrifying killing intent, akin to a fearsome weapon, exuding a sinister aura, more weapon than character.

Transformation swept over Lu Changsheng, the carefree Daoist turning awe-inspiring, robes swaying as his immortal demeanor emerged.

Pointing skywards, he unleashed the ’Killing’ character’s overwhelming intent, blanketing the boundless battlefield, drawing glances from Buddhist Practitioners and Xiao Lv alike.

"Such formidable killing intent from that carefree Daoist?" people felt the oppressive aura from afar.

Instantly unleashing devastation, successive ’Killing’ characters layered in the sky, thunderously piercing all barriers, rushing towards Li Fan.

"What a powerful Daoist."

The onlookers marveled at this transformative impact.

The terrifying ’Killing’ weapon descended, targeting Li Fan directly, bypassing Qi’s sword array defense.

"Buzz..."

Li Fan’s form fragmented into countless shadows retreating backward as a radiant sword targeted the ’Killing’ character. His sea of consciousness perceiving everything, was prepared for combat.

Boasting, a fierce sound echoed as the ’Killing’ character penetrated the sword, chasing Li Fan’s shadows, crashing onto his body.

Li Fan felt the dread infiltration of killing force, surging qi and blood fiercely, transforming into a Golden Body, flying backward despite resisting an icy killing intent.

Truly impressive Daoist, a peer to the Buddha Son of the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple.

Even before regaining composure, the sky flooded with ’Killing’ characters, each bursting with killing power.

Xiao Lv was engaged by Buddhist Cultivators while Qi shielded Li Fan with Sword Aura, weaving airborne, releasing countless slashes.

Her swords struck the ’Killing’ characters violently, knocking her back.

"Young girl, your sword is commendable, but your cultivation is shallow. I spare you; seek me for vengeance when stronger."

A voice drifted as Qi watched Lu Changsheng’s transformation, his robes billowing, black hair flowing, enveloped by Dao light forming nine characters.

"Lin, Bing, Dou, Zhe, Jie, Zhen, Lie, Zai, Qian."

Surrounding his form, each character brimming with intense energy, Lu Changsheng emanated divine aura, akin to an immortal.

His ascent from commoner to Taoist was due to mastering the Daoist Heavenly Book.

Today, none shall block his path.