Sword Aura to the Heavens

Chapter 487: Chapter 482: Unknown Secrets

Da Li, the Capital, with the sound of wind and cranes, rumors are rampant.

Not long ago, a sensational event occurred in Da Li. After the world’s number one sword, the Xuanyuan Sword, displayed Half-Saint level power, it perhaps offended too many factions. After leaving the capital, the Xuanyuan Sword suffered an ambush.

The world’s number one sword, defeated the leader of the Lingxiao Pavilion with one stroke, ranked second on the Sword Saint List.

It can be said that the Xuanyuan Sword has already transcended the Sword Saint List, reaching another level.

Yet, despite having such combat power, he still encountered an ambush.

Now, the entire Capital is discussing this matter.

"I heard that battle was earth-shattering, transforming tens of miles around into ruins, flattening the mountain range. Even now, strong Sword Intent remains, and many have already headed to the battlefield," someone in a restaurant in the Capital remarked.

"What was the actual outcome of that battle? Several versions circulate in the Capital now, which one is true and which is false?"

"Xuanyuan Sword possesses Half-Saint cultivation, who can harm him?"

"I don’t think so. The battle at Qiyun Mountain Range, Xuanyuan Sword drew his sword for Li Fan, think about which factions were offended?" someone said.

The people in the restaurant fell silent, in that battle, Xuanyuan Sword practically offended all the peak forces of Da Li.

The court, Ten Thousand Buddha Temple, Taiping Temple.

"Those who ambushed Xuanyuan Sword were not alone, reportedly the Buddhist Path and Taoist factions were involved," that person continued.

"Regardless of which version, Xuanyuan Sword has returned to Chi Xiao City. Without a Saint, bringing down the world’s number one sword is impossible. A Sword Cultivator at the Half-Saint level, who can kill him under a Saint?"

"The world has been peaceful for a long time. How long has it been since Taiping Temple and Ten Thousand Buddha Temple ventured outside? If they all wanted to kill one person, even the world’s number one sword, he might not survive."

"How is the situation over at the Imperial Palace, any news?" someone suddenly thought to ask.

"No, but one can at least be sure, Li Fan should be alive. Emperor Li has his promises, and cannot kill Li Fan; otherwise, there would be no credibility before the world, especially with Princess Qinghuang there, she will definitely ensure Li Fan’s survival."

"There should be quite a few people from Li Mountain in the Capital now, right?"

"What does it matter if they have arrived, during the era of the Sword Saints, Li Mountain could rival the court, but now, those days are long gone," someone sighed.

"Recalling the past, Eternal Sword Saint..."

Someone wanted to say something but then held back, remembering the peerless grace of the Eternal Sword Saint in the past, who with one sword slash cut through the Imperial City and took Zuo Canglan away.

But nowadays, Li Mountain no longer has anyone who can take away Li Fan from the Imperial Palace.

...

Imperial Palace, within the Array at the Immortal Gazing Platform.

At this moment, Li Fan is extremely haggard, his breath unstable, three figures standing around him.

He has been trapped here for some time, the three taking turns, just as the opponents said, they keep suppressing him as long as he refuses to yield.

Li Fan can no longer remember how many times he has been knocked down, the opponents only give him brief moments to catch his breath, suppressing him again before he can fully recover, constantly pushing his limits, trying to break him mentally.

Li Fan is indeed on the verge of collapse; from these three, he has witnessed various Divine Skills.

Countless Buddhist Laws, endless Daoist Skills, Martial Arts reaching the heavens, his proud abilities, yet he cannot shake any of them, even though he thinks this is an Illusion Realm, since they can create such an illusion, the Royal Family must truly command these skills.

This is somewhat terrifying.

"Boom..."

Once more, an overwhelming force crashes down, the Martial Arts Practitioner among the three instantly arrives before Li Fan, a massive fist coming down, a majestic force sweeping over. Every time Li Fan faces this opponent, he feels as if he’s confronting not just a flesh and blood body, that body seems to have integrated with the Dao, united with heaven and earth, regardless of what means he uses, he cannot shake it.

Li Fan does not dodge, raising his hand to respond with a punch, resplendent silver light flares, transforming into a silver Demon Dragon, sharp and imposing, breaking through the fists, seemingly containing an aura of annihilation.

At the moment of collision, the destructive silver storm seems to tear space apart, yet even so, it cannot rend the opponent’s flesh.

With his current combat strength and insights, this punch would leave anyone below the Seven Realms either dead or seriously wounded, but he cannot shake the opponent’s flesh and blood.

Another dull sound echoes, a Fatian Xiangdi phantom stands behind the opponent, like a War God, and Li Fan stands to meet it head-on.

"Boom, boom, boom..." Each collision of fists, the silver Sword Intent rampages between heaven and earth, terrifying vortices of destruction appear around, accompanied by a loud bang, Li Fan’s body is once again sent flying back, spitting blood, his arm trembling, his internal organs all quaking.

"After so many days of torment, it seems your combat power has increased significantly, you must have many insights, it has probably benefited you," the Martial Cultivator stepped forward and said, "If you submit, you can learn all these skills, endless Daoist Skills, Martial Arts God, this is your opportunity."

Seeing Li Fan remain silent, the Daoist in mid-air also spoke, "If you miss it, there won’t be another chance. Don’t think after the battle at Qiyun House you are unrivaled, but that’s only outside, if you wish to reach heaven, you are still far behind."

"Ungrateful." Looking at the silent Li Fan, a terrifying pressure fell upon him, and the War God-like Martial Arts Practitioner pressed forward once again.

Not long after, Li Fan fell to the ground, weak and breathing heavily.

"Continue?" Three figures looked down, overlooking Li Fan below.

"If we keep fighting, he’ll fear for his life." The Daoist replied.

"Break his will, control him?" The Buddhist Practitioner said, "The Buddhist Sect has just the secret technique for this."

Just as the three were speaking, a bell sounded in the distance, like the voice of the great Dao, golden mist swirling as dazzling golden light descended, making Li Fan unable to open his eyes.

The array shifted, and the three figures disappeared into the mist, vanishing from sight as the Immortal Gazing Platform reappeared.

Li Fan’s eyes adjusted to the light, through the mist, he seemed to see that towering, vague figure once again, standing on the palace like a world-renowned emperor.

Emperor Li!

Is it finally over?

"Do you know why I have you go through all this?" A grand and commanding voice came, as Li Fan lay on the Immortal Gazing Platform, looking at that ethereal figure, he said: "I ask for your guidance, Your Majesty."

"To suppress your sharpness, do not think that what you have gone through is all an illusion, in the future, you will encounter such opponents, even ones stronger than them, do you have the confidence to defeat them?" Emperor Li asked.

Li Fan remained silent, it seems there are still unknowns in this vast world.

"I’ll give you one last chance." Emperor Li asked.

Li Fan shook his head.

"Ignorant fool, even if I promised not to kill you in the Capital, outside the Capital, what are your chances of survival?" Emperor Li snorted coldly: "Leave."

"It’s over."

The scene vanished before him, the towering figure obscured by mist, Li Fan closed his eyes, all these experiences in the past days had left him with many insights.

Emperor Li said, in the future, he will encounter such opponents, even more powerful than them.

A moment later, Li Fan got up and left the Immortal Gazing Platform.

Stepping out of Cangli Palace, a familiar figure came into view.

"Senior Sister."

Li Fan showed a faint smile, calling out, appearing somewhat haggard.

"What did he do to you?" Ye Qinghuang asked, her tone somewhat cold.

These days, she too was blocked, not allowed to see Li Fan.

And Emperor Li, confined Li Fan for a whole month.

"Senior Sister, let’s talk as we walk." Li Fan said, Ye Qinghuang nodded, leading Li Fan to fly through the air, hearing Li Fan transmit his voice: "Senior Sister, is there top-level Daoist skills and Buddhist Law in the Imperial Palace?"

Ye Qinghuang glanced at Li Fan, replied: "The Royal Family has always sought laws from all over the world, Daoist skills and Buddhist Law are certainly no exception, Lingxiao Pavilion was also facilitated by the Royal Family."

"This I know, but I’m referring to, beyond the mundane, akin to Martial Arts Buddha-level of Immortal Law inheritance." Li Fan said.

Ye Qinghuang heard and showed a contemplative expression, then said: "Not sure, what did you encounter?"

Li Fan briefly shared his experiences with Ye Qinghuang, after listening, Ye Qinghuang couldn’t help but furrow her brows, looked back towards Cangli Palace.

Seems like, Da Li Royal Family also has many secrets unknown to her, when her father passed away, she was still young, perhaps some secrets she hadn’t yet touched.

Even, her father’s death, remains a mystery to this day, she once asked the Holy Empress Dowager, who still wouldn’t speak.

"Perhaps as you think, it was merely an illusion technique, in the Qiyun House battle, you were outstanding enough, your Sword Dao no less than anyone in Da Li, and will only grow stronger in the future." Ye Qinghuang said to Li Fan.

Li Fan stepped out of the Imperial Palace, causing a storm in the Capital, Emperor Li indeed kept his promise, not moving against Li Fan.

But, would Li Fan easily leave the Capital?

Moreover, the greater danger may lie in his departure from the Capital.

Emperor Li did not promise not to kill Li Fan outside of the Capital, furthermore, there are many forces eyeing keenly.

At the moment when all eyes were focused on Li Fan, he didn’t immediately leave the Capital, but settled down in this city.

The most dangerous place is also the safest.