Lu Sizhan stood in place, his head lowered as he stared at the ground. His eyes flickered with an expression that had never been seen before.
"If you really want to atone for your sins, then bear the burden of the Four Lin Swords Gate. After all, you have indeed become the Head Swordsman." He then stepped away from Lu Sizhan.
Everyone looked at Lu Sizhan, not understanding what had happened to him.
Only Ming Zhuo stared blankly at Lu Yin. No way, is this why I'm here?
Master, you've really found me.
Lu Sizhan lowered his head and stared blankly at the ground. A piercing heartache tore his body apart, the grief causing the surroundings to darken and envelop him.
"Father?"
Lu Siyu called out. Her voice was like spring water flowing over a rock, dripping into Lu Sizhan's heart and creating ripples that pushed away the darkness.
Lu Sizhan turned around and looked at Lu Siyu.
Lu Siyu's eyes were red as she stared at Lu Sizhan.
Lu Sizhan's eyes moved and he regained his senses. He smiled, "Xiaoyu, Father will protect you."
He then took a deep breath and flicked his sword with his thumb. His sword intent soared into the sky, and at the same time, countless swords shot into the sky from the ground. Everyone who used a sword stared blankly at the sky, watching as their swords flew out uncontrollably towards the sword tray as if they were worshipping it.
Countless people knelt down.
Lu Sizhan raised his head and roared into the sky. His breath transformed into a sword wave that resounded in everyone's ears, causing the dust on the ground to swirl up like tiny swords. Eventually, it transformed into a tornado. With a wave of his hand, the tornado dissipated, and dust fell like raindrops, sprinkling down on everyone. It was cold, not because of the temperature, but because of the sharpness of the sword.
Huang Ding opened his hand and looked at the dust on his palm. The bone-piercing cold sent a chill down his spine. Only his master had ever given him such a feeling.
Was this Lu Sizhan?
"The Bitter Adversity Boundary. Lu Sizhan actually stepped into the Bitter Adversity Boundary."
Everyone was shocked. They had seen Lu Sizhan step into the Bitter Adversity Boundary with their own eyes, and his sword intent had undergone a metamorphosis.
When one stepped into the Bitter Adversity Boundary, some were calm, while others were shocked. Lu Sizhan was the one who had shocked the entire Four Lin Domain.
"Hahahaha, good, good, good." On the high platform, the old man laughed loudly.
The other three old men also heaved a sigh of relief. Lu Sizhan had finally entered the Bitter Calamity. Even if he couldn't become the strongest Sword Head of the Si Lin Sword Race, he should have reached the standard. He wouldn't be as weak as Lu Feichen anymore.
Lu Feichen and the other two looked at each other and smiled, feeling relieved.
Such a Lu Sizhan was truly the head of the swords of the Surrounded Sword. They could feel the terror of the sword intent, which far surpassed all of them.
At this moment, Lu Feichen had the urge to challenge Lu Sizhan, even though he had to re-cultivate his sword intent.
Lu Yin's lips curled up, as this was the compensation that he was giving to the Silin Sword Sect. Only after Lu Sizhan entered Ku Ai would he truly become the head of the Silin Sword Sect.
His stubbornness had also been resolved in that instant.
At that moment, he was interested in how strong Lu Si Zhan's sword intent was. Even though Lu Si Zhan hadn't reached the maximum level of the Du Ku Adversity level, he had fused four sword intents together. He was comparable to a cultivator at the maximum level of the Du Ku Adversity level. He was at the top of the Continent of the Nine Clouds.
He was a true leader of a faction.
Ming Zhuo smiled, "Interesting, this is the true head of the Silin Sword Sect. Let me see how big the gap is between him and Lu Zang."
On the sword board, Lu Sizhan's temperament was completely different from before. If he had been frivolous and carefree before, then there was now a sense of otherworldliness. The sharpness of the sword will could not be felt from him at all. Instead, he seemed more amiable and natural.
Lu Si Zhan was perhaps the most unique of the Silin Sword Sect's heads.
"Old Lu?" Lu Siyu was nervous.
Lu Si Zhan looked at her and smiled, "Don't be afraid, girl."
Lu Siyu sighed in relief and smiled happily.
Finally, Lu Si Zhan looked at Lu Yin and casually raised his arm, the sword in his hand still restrained, "Thank you for your help, sir. Please enlighten me."
Everyone looked at Lu Yin, not understanding how he had done it. He had actually made Lu Si Zhan enter Ku Ai.
At this moment, Lu Yin was filled with mysteries.
Those from the Silin Sword Sect were especially uneasy. Even if Lu Si Zhan had entered Ku Ai, they still felt that facing Lu Yin would only bode ill.
Lu Yin's lips curled up, "Do you think you can defeat me by entering Ku Ai?"
Lu Si Zhan shook his head, "I've never thought of it that way. You are not in the wrong in this matter, but you have helped me enter Ku Ai. I will repay this kindness in the future. However, you have defeated three of our headmasters, and as the Silin Sword Sect's Head, it is only right for you to fight."
"It is not easy to become the Silin Sword Sect's Head. I can tell you clearly that you are not my opponent." Lu Yin said indifferently.
Everyone's heart sank, they did not doubt Lu Yin's words. A person who could make someone enter Ku Ai and see through the flaws of the three headmasters' sword intent was worthy of their trust.
Lu Si Zhan had just become the Silin Sword Sect's Head, and if he was defeated, it would be a huge blow to the Silin Sword Sect.
However, Lu Si Zhan had no intention of backing down, and neither did the Silin Sword Sect.
On the stage, the four old men's faces were solemn, "The Silin Sword Sect is not afraid of defeat, please enlighten us."
"The sword is a weapon of slaughter, but it is also the weapon of a gentleman. A gentleman is not only humble, but also magnanimous. He has the courage to fight even if he is defeated."
Lu Feichen and the others looked on expectantly, Lu Yin defeated them in a single move, they were eager to see Lu Yin's true strength.
Lu Yin looked at Lu Si Zhan, "To be honest, I'm a little impressed by the Silin Sword Sect's strength of character, it's rare."
Lu Si Zhan smiled faintly, "It is the Silin Sword Sect's honor to be praised by you, please."
Lu Yin nodded, "I'm also curious about the strength of your Silin Sword Sect's Head."
After saying that, the two of them stood where they were without moving, but in an instant, a chill swept across the sword plate and swept across the entire area. The sky was divided into two, and an invisible force came from below, causing everyone to be shocked.
Although they couldn't see it, they knew that if they were caught in the shockwave, they would die without a doubt.
It was a terrifying sword intent.
Elder Le's eyes widened as he stared at the sky. The momentum of heaven and earth was split apart.
A cold light flashed as Lu Si Zhan made his move. It was invisible, but there was a wall drawn from the void, and a star chart was engraved on the wall.
The sword intent of the two moves, Wall Slayer and Slayer's Vision, reached its peak in an instant.
Lu Yin saw the sword approaching, and it felt both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. He raised his hand, and a longsword flew out of its scabbard and landed in Lu Yin's hand. He didn't need to use a sword, but he still used it out of respect.
With a slash, the wall and the painting were torn apart, and the sword was pushed back. No, it wasn't the sword, but time and space.
"Sword Descends — Hundred Retreats." Lu Si Zhan's left hand brushed past the sword, and everything around him seemed to be moving backward.
Lu Yin's gaze turned cold. This sword?
Cheng!
The sword flashed past, and under everyone's confused gazes, Lu Si Zhan and Lu Yin passed each other.
With a clang, the sword in Lu Si Zhan's hand broke and fell to the ground.
Lu Yin casually tossed the sword back to the person below the stage.
The person pulled out the sword, and there wasn't even a scratch on it. He blinked, this …?
Countless gazes landed on the person's sword. It was a very ordinary sword, but not only did it break the sword of Lu Si Zhan, the Silin Sword Head, there wasn't even a scratch on it. The difference was obvious at a glance.
There had never been a case where the Silin Sword Head had been defeated the moment it was born.
Moreover, it had been defeated so quickly and so miserably.
Looking at the people from the Sword Sect, they didn't seem dispirited, which puzzled many.
The Silin Sword Head had clearly been defeated, so why didn't they feel bad at all?
Lu Si Zhan smiled wryly and looked back. Lu Yin turned around at the same time.
"I'm impressed, Your Excellency's sword intent is unparalleled. In the entire Nine Firmaments, there are very few who can defeat Your Excellency in sword intent. It's almost impossible."
Lu Yin smiled, "You're worthy of being the Silin Sword Head to be able to force me to use my sword. Given some more time, you'll be able to reach the peak of the Nine Firmaments Sword Intent."
Lu Si Zhan shook his head, wanting to say something.
On the stage, Ming Zhuo praised, "Well said, Lu Si Zhan. Your sword isn't any weaker than Lu Cang's. I thought that it would take you a long time to reach Lu Cang's level, but you've done it.
"Bitter Adversity is difficult for you, but once you step into it, you'll also transform greatly.
The world calls you the happiest and most useless person, but that's because they don't understand. Everyone has their own characteristics, and when you walk out of them, you'll become even more powerful.
"You'll surpass Lu Cang sooner or later, surpass all the sword intent masters in the Nine Firmaments Universe, and become a Sword Wielder."
Everyone looked at Lu Si Zhan, not expecting Ming Zhuo to have such a high opinion of him.
Huang Ding's expression turned ugly. Sword Wielder?
What did he think of his master, Swordmaster Taicang?
However, he couldn't understand that sword at all. If only his master was here.
He couldn't understand Lu Si Zhan's sword intent, and that person was even more puzzled. He had actually broken through Lu Si Zhan's sword intent.
Where did this person come from?
Ming Zhuo's gaze landed on Lu Yin, "You came from Yehai."
These five words silenced everyone.
Aside from Lu Si Zhan and Lu Si Yu, no one knew of Lu Yin's origins, but now, they were all stunned.
Yehai was the territory of the Azure Lotus Ruler, and no one was allowed to enter, not even the Lesser Ruler.
That person had actually come from Yehai? Was he Azure Lotus Ruler's disciple?
The four elders beside Ming Zhuo were shocked, but they also rejoiced that they hadn't made an enemy out of this person. At the same time, they also understood why Ming Zhuo had come.
They hadn't originally invited Ming Zhuo as a witness, but Ming Zhuo had come uninvited and chased that person away. He had become a witness himself, and they didn't dare refute him, so they simply told everyone that they had invited Ming Zhuo.
Ming Zhuo was someone who was qualified to be the Fourth Night Pillar's Night Chief. In terms of status, only the Swordmasters of the Four Firmaments could be his equal. He also had another identity: Azure Lotus Ruler's disciple in name, which was enough for him to ignore the Lesser Ruler. It was very difficult for the Four Firmaments to invite someone like him.
He hadn't come for the Four Firmaments, but for that person.
Lu Yin looked at Ming Zhuo. He was an expert, but he couldn't surpass Yu Sang Tian or Yue Ya. They were already at the peak of Bitter Adversity, and it would be extremely difficult to surpass them, even if this person was Azure Lotus Ruler's disciple.
Ming Zhuo's eyes burned with passion, "You carry Master's word of fate. You will ascend the Nine Firmaments and follow your heart."
Lu Yin and Ming Zhuo looked at each other in silence.
Ming Zhuo continued, "Shall we have a chat?"
Lu Yin nodded, "Alright."
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