Sword Aura to the Heavens

Chapter 479: Chapter 474: The World Is Sick

"Third Prince." The white-robed demon glanced at Ye Xiaochen and said, "I must take this person away."

It was apparent that this great demon recognized the Third Prince of Da Li.

A demon entered the Capital, and with such force, intending to take Li Fan away.

Could it be that the Da Li Court truly has ties with the demons?

Countless gazes in the Capital looked towards the sky, as if they saw a veil of mist, questioning the true nature of this world.

"You all have seen it yourselves; this child is no longer human, thus he belongs to our Demon Race. It is only right for me to take him away. In exchange, in the future, my Demon Race could promise you one thing."

The white-robed demon seemed to understand the significance of this place as his tone softened a bit, proposing a transaction.

"Since he is a demon, he should be dealt with by us." Ten Zen pressed his hands together solemnly.

"Many years ago, humans and demons made peace to avoid a catastrophe. If you wish to repeat the past and return to twenty years ago, the Demon Race doesn’t mind accompanying you," the white-robed demon spoke again, seeing Ten Zen’s refusal.

These words stirred up a storm in the hearts of countless people.

Twenty years ago, demons swept across the human world, and countless cultivators of the Da Li Dynasty slaughtered demons; the catastrophe claimed an unknown number of human lives.

Everyone thought humans won that great war, but now the white-robed demon said humans and demons reached a truce.

Thus, humanity didn’t win the war against demons back then, but rather reached an agreement with them?

So, who represented humanity in the truce with the demon clan?

No doubt, only those powers at the pinnacle, many involuntarily glance toward the direction of the Da Li Imperial Palace, the power center of the Da Li Dynasty.

Besides that, there were the other four major forces, all present as well.

However, among the four major forces, White Jade Academy isn’t a sect, and Li Mountain suffered heavy losses; back then, the Li Mountain Sword Master Wen Haoran perished in the calamity, and the Sword Leader of Li Mountain was rumored to have fallen after that disaster.

Thus, the world knew it could never be Li Mountain colluding with demons.

But what was the demon inside Li Fan all about?

The sky above the Qiyun Mountain Range suddenly fell silent, and for a moment, no one knew who could make the decision.

"Leave the person, you may take the demon."

At this moment, a voice broke the silence, drawing the attention of the crowd to the speaker, who turned out to be the leading Daoist of Taiping Temple.

The Taiping Temple is the foremost among the Taoist sects, rumored to have a temple master capable of comprehending the secrets of heaven and earth, mastering unparalleled Daoist skills, beyond human and divine understanding.

Beneath the temple master of the Taoist sect, there are four great Zhenren, and this person was one of the four, ’Lingxiao Zhenren.’

This statement left everyone momentarily stunned.

Leave the person, take the demon?

This means to separate Li Fan from the demon within him, suggesting this Taiping Temple Zhenren wants Li Fan dead.

The demon can be taken away, but the person must die here.

Within the calm words, there lurked an icy killing intent.

"Taiping Temple seems well-versed in the art of maintaining peace in the world." Li Fan glanced at Lingxiao Zhenren with a sarcastic smile and said, "To make a pact with demons, so this is your idea of peace."

Lingxiao Zhenren’s words undeniably acknowledged the truth in the white-robed demon’s statement, that humans and demons made an agreement long ago, and Taiping Temple was aware, possibly even involved.

"Alright, as long as you can separate them."

The white-robed demon nodded at Lingxiao Zhenren.

Li Fan could be left for the humans, but the demon inside him must be taken away by the demon race.

"You’ll know once we try." Lingxiao Zhenren responded and immediately looked towards the direction where Ye Qinghuang was, saying, "Princess, as you can see, Li Fan involves demons, and the demon clan is even here for him. No matter what, he cannot leave this Capital."

Among the four major non-court forces, both the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple and Taiping Temple wished to keep the person. In the face of this consensus, even the court had to consider, not to mention the court’s own likely stance was also to keep him.

Ye Qinghuang didn’t say much, holding the Dragon Suppressing Whip in her hand, gazing towards the Imperial Palace: "If my father were here, he would never break his word to the world, let alone allow demons to enter the Capital and act recklessly."

These words stirred many hearts with fear. Her father was the late emperor. To speak thus in front of the world had already offended the one within the palace.

Looking at her peerless figure, many sighed inwardly, wondering what her fate would be after this battle.

Even if the current Empress Dowager cherished her, could she really protect her?

Li Fan looked at the figure standing in front of him, then lifted his gaze toward the Qiyun Mountain Range: "Please, the sword of Senior."

As his words fell, a wisp of Sword Intent emerged from the Qiyun Mountain Range, and in an instant, the vast expanse of heaven and earth, centered around the Qiyun Mountain Range, seemed to flow with an invisible stream of Sword Dao.

Everyone looked up as if sensing a Sword Veil stretched above their heads.

Half of the Capital’s populace now looked toward the same direction, the place of the Qiyun Mountain Range.

In its depths, a figure slowly walked out, hands behind his back, seemingly with no aura, treading the void calmly.

A loose, black robe fluttered without wind, the long hair draped over his shoulders sharp as blades.

Lingxiao Zhenren, Ten Zen, Tai Xuzi, and that white-robed demon all locked their gazes on the figure stepping through the void, their eyes no longer relaxed but filled with solemnity.

On the streets at the foot of the mountain, countless people gazed at the figure with respect in their eyes; they all guessed who it was.

The number one sword cultivator in the world, Xuanyuan Sword, had arrived.

Even in the dojo, many showed admiration, especially the sword cultivators.

In the world of Sword Dao, Xuanyuan Sword of Chi Xiao City was the first, having held that position for many years.

Now, no one knows how strong Xuanyuan Sword is.

But no one doubts that Xuanyuan Sword represents the pinnacle of Sword Dao in Da Li.

"It is said Xuanyuan Sword once owed a debt to the Eternal Sword Saint, agreeing to grant Li Fan three swords, and one has already been used. No one expected he would truly come to the Capital for Li Fan."

As people looked at the figure, they couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

Though there had been rumors of Xuanyuan Sword coming to the Capital, seeing him appear still stirred up countless emotions in everyone.

This is the Capital.

The greatest sword, Xuanyuan Sword, has few places where he could be threatened, and the Capital is undoubtedly the most perilous, especially today, as those opposing Li Fan are the court, Ten Thousand Buddha Temple, and Taiping Temple.

These three forces are precisely among the few that could threaten Xuanyuan Sword.

Yet, even so, he still came to this Capital.

This is the promise of a sword cultivator.

Xuanyuan Sword stepped through the void to the battlefield, standing there, his Sword Intent seemingly locking on everyone.

"Thank you, Senior, for coming." Li Fan looked at Xuanyuan Sword with respect in his eyes; a promise, even to a deceased person, brought him to the Capital.

Even for Xuanyuan Sword, this journey was dangerous.

This alone placed him above countless people in the world.

"There are still two swords left." Xuanyuan Sword looked at Li Fan and said.

"Yes." Li Fan nodded, knowing there was no further involvement with Xuanyuan Sword’s sword, merely fulfilling the promise already commanded respect; he couldn’t expect Xuanyuan Sword to do more for him.

Yet the two swords of the number one sword in the world still held immense deterrent power.

"Xuanyuan, you rank first on the Sword Saint List, with the chance to pursue that Supreme Realm in the future. There’s no need to wade into these troubled waters." Tai Xuzi looked at Xuanyuan Sword, advising.

Xuanyuan Sword gave him a glance but didn’t respond, just quietly standing there.

"Xuanyuan, years ago, you were already at the peak of Sword Dao, having secluded yourself in Chi Xiao City for many years. It’s unexpected that you would come to the Capital today." Lingxiao Zhenren looked at Xuanyuan Sword and said, "But today’s matter, even if you are the number one sword cultivator, you still cannot meddle."

"I am not here to meddle in your affairs; I am merely fulfilling a promise." Xuanyuan Sword replied, he wouldn’t involve himself in the grudges between forces, but he would keep his promise of a sword for Li Fan.

"You ignored the turmoil caused by demons, and now you still ignore the entrance of the demon race into the Capital, sitting on your high horses, hypocritically shouting to slay demons, yet ignoring the demons in front of your eyes, instead targeting Li Mountain, which slays demons; this world is probably ill."

Li Fan’s voice carried strong sarcasm as he laughed loudly, "If so, then let me see, who can withstand the number one sword in the world."