147 Identity Exposed?
In addition to their own strength, powerful divine weapons were also an important determinant of the outcome of a battle between masters.
This was the reason why Liu Hongshan gave up on the Dragon Elephant Sword and used the short sword that was modified from the half broken Ten Miles Dragon Roar.
However, just like how swords had double edges, there were naturally pros and cons to the martial artists of the Heavenly Saint Dynasty being good at using swords.
The advantage was that one could channel internal energy through the sword to make their attacks more powerful. The disadvantage was that once one lost the sword, no matter how high one’s cultivation was, their strength would be greatly reduced.
For example, Lin Ran was now at the sixth level of the Half-Saint Realm. However, if he had a good divine sword, he was confident that he could kill a ninth level Half-Saint alone!
However, if he was unarmed, even if he encountered a grandmaster with a sword, he would probably die.
Moreover, his opponent this time was Liu Hongshan, who was also at the sixth level of the Half-Saint Realm like him. On top of that, Liu Hongshan was born with divine strength and was stronger than Lin Ran.
This way, a suitable sword seemed particularly important. Otherwise, once the sword was destroyed in battle, even Lin Ran would be helpless.
Lin Ran stood in front of the Sacred Abyss Sword and looked at it hesitantly.
He wanted to find a divine sword of higher quality than the Ten Miles Dragon Roar to use as a weapon to fight Liu Hongshan, but no one knew if the Sacred Abyss Sword could withstand his violent test.
If the Sacred Abyss Sword could pass the test, it would be terrific. Lin Ran just had to think of a way to increase his strength, but if it couldn’t…
That was the Sacred Abyss Sword! If the empress knew that he had broken the Sacred Abyss Sword, she would definitely skin him alive!
Thinking of this, Lin Ran couldn’t help but want to give up. However, looking at the broken swords on the ground, he knew that he had no choice.
The conflict of giving up and taking the risk flashed across Lin Ran’s eyes.
While he couldn’t make up his mind, on the top of Furnace Peak.
Huo Qiyun sat cross-legged at the edge of the cliff. Half an inch further was the bottomless abyss.
His thin body swayed slightly in the strong wind, but his face was calm and peaceful.
Suddenly, light footsteps sounded.
Huo Qiyun opened his eyes and turned around to see Xiao Huai walking towards him barefooted.
“What happened?”
Huo Qiyun asked, his gaze landing on the black bracelet on Xiao Huai’s wrist. “Is there any news from him?”
“No, I’m just a little worried.”
Xiao Huai shook her head and subconsciously glanced behind her.
About 300 steps away from the two of them, Liu Hongshan was sitting cross-legged at the edge of another cliff and meditating. He placed the fake Sacred Abyss Sword on his lap and gently stroked the shiny sword with his fingertips, as if he was sensing something.
“He’s been sitting there for hours without moving.”
Xiao Huai whispered worriedly, “What if he finds out that the sword is fake?”
“What can he do? Kill us?”
Huo Qiyun chuckled, his childish face filled with relief. “Including this fake one, there are only two Sacred Abyss Swords in the world. If he finds something wrong with the sword, we’ll just say that we were deceived by Lin Ran and that we’ll go and find the real one for him.”
“Is it really that simple?”
Xiao Huai still felt that something was wrong. Just as she was about to look at Liu Hongshan again, she turned around and realized that he had already arrived behind her!
“Uncle Liu!”
Xiao Huai shouted in a panic, her expression a little unnatural. “W-When did you come over?”
“Just now.”
Liu Hongshan replied with a faint smile. Then, he looked down at Huo Qiyun and Xiao Huai.
Huo Qiyun held back the panic on his face. “How’s the sword?”
“It’s fake.”
Liu Hongshan said casually, as if he was talking about an unimportant matter.
Xiao Huai’s face turned pale, but Huo Qiyun only nodded and closed his eyes to continue meditating.
“Don’t you want to say something?”
Liu Hongshan said in a calm tone, “After spending so much effort and even getting my identity exposed, I came back with a trash.”
“So what if it’s trash? No matter how trashy it is, we took the risk to steal it back.”
Huo Qiyun closed his eyes and replied confidently, “As for your identity being exposed, it’s even more ridiculous. You spent so much effort to obtain great power. You are not going to die in the mountains without anyone knowing, are you?”
“I want to shatter the void and ascend.”
Liu Hongshan looked at Huo Qiyun’s back and narrowed his eyes. “This is every cultivator’s lifelong wish.”
“Don’t talk to me like I’m a child.”
Huo Qiyun turned around and gave Liu Hongshan a teasing smile. “Shattering the void? Ascending? Do you know how difficult it is to ascend? Do you know what the world is like after ascending?”
“You went into hiding for decades and even betrayed your country for something so illusory? I don’t believe that. I don’t think you’re that stupid.”
Liu Hongshan narrowed his eyes again, and there was a faint smile on his face. “Then tell me, why do I pursue strength?”
“Power, money, fame, women.”
Huo Qiyun looked straight into Liu Hongshan’s eyes and said calmly, “These are the four things that mortals have been pursuing their entire lives.”
When Liu Hongshan heard this, he suddenly chuckled. “I really underestimated you previously. I didn’t expect you to be so insightful at such a young age!”
Huo Qiyun raised his eyebrows. “Am I right?”
“No.”
Liu Hongshan held back his smile and his aura instantly became sharp. “You thought you had seen through everything, but you didn’t… However, it’s not your fault. After all, you’re still young and haven’t experienced a lot.”
“You’re exactly the same as those old people who don’t want to admit that they have achieved in their life-time!”
Huo Qiyun pursed his lips in disdain and asked in a provocative tone, “Then tell me, what other great ideals are you pursuing other than the four things?”
“That’ll be a long story…”
Liu Hongshan looked like he was reminiscing about the past. However, just as the two of them were about to hear him continue, he suddenly flipped his wrist and stabbed Huo Qiyun in the face with the Dragon Roar Dagger!
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