Undoubtedly, Zhang Xiashan was a very famous swordsman in Swallow Mountain. Fame was proportional to strength. When they heard the screams around them, the eyes of the foreign swordsmen brightened.
Regardless of whether they had any loot from this trip to Swallow Mountain or not, being able to witness the reopening of the Opening Heavens Sword Sect was much better.
The only thing that made them feel slightly regretful was that this grand event felt too silent. From start to the end, there were hardly any disturbances, not to mention witnessing a swordsman be killed.
Hopefully Zhang Xiashan would cause some trouble for the sect. It did not matter who was going to win, instead, the bystanders were craving some action. Otherwise they would have nothing to boast about if they only watched a muted show.
Many people held their breath in anticipation for what was about to happen.
Zhang Xiashan lifted his head and his gaze fell upon the stone tablet of the Opening Heavens Sword Sect. There was a complicated look in his eyes. Then, he took in a deep breath as he raised his hand. ‘Buzz’, this sound accompanied the flying of his long sword. Its hilt dug into the ground.
“Question Sword!”
At this moment, there were multiple light projections on various mountain peaks of Swallow Mountain. They were projecting what was happening outside the Opening Heavens Sword Sect.
When swordsmen saw Zhang Xiashan’s sword pierce into the ground, there was a serious look in their eyes. For swordsmen, this was the proper way to start a challenge.
Before this, the way that Wang Cheng challenged the sect was not too bad, but it could not compare to the official way of initiating a challenge.
This was also correlated to a person’s strength. The way that these people started a challenge could not compare to Zhang Xiashan who started one with a Question Sword.
Were they qualified enough to start with a Question Sword?
“Look carefully at Zhang Xiashan’s Light Flow Sword. Its base nature element is fire control, but it can vary itself.”
One of the masters on a mountain peak explained.
Within the Opening Heavens Sword Sect, Rourou frowned and there was a look of impatience on her face.
She glanced at Qin Yu, “You go out and take care of this lad. Otherwise, they will keep sending small fries in to die.”
Qin Yu coughed lightly, “Then, I should just head out?”
Rourou gritted her teeth, “I am here. Do you think I will watch blankly on as you get hammered to death?”
His heart instantly relaxed, “Cough, this is not what I meant. Don’t worry, I will take care of him directly.”
He turned around and his body flickered a few times and he appeared at the entrance of the Opening Heavens Sword Sect.
Right as Qin Yu was about to step out, a shrill sword buzz sounded by his ears. It sounded eager but also depressed from a constant force that was pushing it down.
According to Rourou, these were Sword Spirits of the Opening Heavens Sword Sect that had not managed to leave this world. The reason why the array around the sect could be activated was because of these Sword Spirits. At this moment, they were obviously regarding Qin Yu as the inheritor of the Opening Heavens Sword Sect.
He did not know how Rourou managed to do it. However, Rourou was always that wondrous and Qin Yu was used to it. Right now, the Sword Spirits of the sect were rooting for him and they were also reminding him…he must showcase the dominance and might of the sword sect after a few thousand years of absence!
Qin Yu lifted a hand and rubbed his nose. Although he was a fake inheritor, like Rourou said, since he used their name, he had to do it properly. As this thought popped into his mind, Qin Yu turned back and gave a thumbs up.
Then, he stepped out decisively.
The swordsmen outside the Opening Heavens Sword Sect and those swordsmen who were observing the scene through the light projections widened their eyes simultaneously. They were all curious to know who the one who reopened the Opening Heavens Sword Sect was.
He is here!
He was very young. Appearances could be altered, but life aura could not hide his age. As such, it was not an exaggeration to call him ‘young’ on the basis of his high cultivation realm and his long life ahead.
Furthermore, he could be considered handsome. This was especially the case for his resolute eyes. Onlookers did not know if he was ignorant or fearless, but he appeared confident and not panicked.
Never mind, what happened next would give them the answer.
Zhang Xiashan sucked in a deep breath. His serious eyes carefully surveyed Qin Yu.
Somehow, Qin Yu felt like the eyes from this one-armed man had anger and displeasure.
It was as if they were saying – how can I not compare to you?
It was obvious that they were meeting for the first time today. Why did he have such a look in his eyes? Qin Yu felt like something was very weird here, and hence, he narrowed his eyes at his opponent.
At first glance, Qin Yu could tell that there was something different and he started to feel like things were more peculiar. He had just come to the Opening Heavens Sword Sect, but after the announcement of the reopening of the sect, challengers with entanglements with the sect streamed over. As the fake inheritor, he seemed to be too unlucky. Something seemed off.
Below him, Zhang Xiashan obviously misunderstood Qin Yu’s expression.
His expression turned cold and his eyes were icy. Suddenly he questioned, “Are you thinking that I can’t fight with a sword with a single arm?”
A thought crossed Qin Yu’s mind but he did not explain it. Instead, he shook his head, “I don’t think so.”
Zhang Xiashan scoffed, “In fact, using a single arm to practice the sword is a very difficult thing to do. I need three, five or even ten days to accomplish what others can do in a single day. Furthermore, I am unable to practice many sword ways.”
Qin Yu frowned and his expression showed his thoughts clearly – what does this have to do with me?
Zhang Xiashan’s single arm had always been a mystery in Swallow Mountain. It was rumored that he obtained a very strong fortune but he had to sacrifice an arm in order to cultivate. That one arm turned into the Light Flow Sword that he now had.
However, it was evident now that the rumors were false.
Numerous swordsmen in Swallow Mountain were surprised. No wonder Zhang Xiashan came here. He held a grudge against them.
With that, their eyes grew even brighter.
For a swordsman who relied on both arms heavily, the hatred that came from losing his arm was akin to losing his life.
Qin Yu frowned slightly and looked at Zhang Xiashan. From what he saw, things should not be like that. Nonetheless, Zhang Xiashan’s expression did not seem like he was lying. There must be something else in this.
“Swallow Mountain, Zhang Xiashan, please accept my challenge!”
Zhang Xiashan roared. Then the long sword that was stabbed into the ground flew into his hands.
Qin Yu had learned about the swordsmen of Swallow Mountain and he knew that these were the last words a challenger would say before a challenge.
He glanced at the icy cold eyes from Zhang Xiashan below him that were filled with grudge and hatred. Qin Yu suddenly changed his mind and smiled, “Qin Yu of the Opening Heavens Sword Sect.”
“Kill!”
With a loud shout, Zhang Xiashan made his attack. In an instant, brilliant light overflowed in this area. It felt like sun rays that shone down on a lake; light reflected off ripples of water, making the entire scene picturesque.
Within a few moments, Qin Yu was enveloped by the light.
Zhang Xiashan had only moved his hand once. However, numerous swords were slashed. This was the most terrifying form of attack a Light Flow swordsman could attain after cultivating the technique to its deepest level.
Regardless of whether they were watching the battle personally or looking at it through the light projection, there was dead silence from the onlookers.
Strong, stronger than they imagined!
This sword move virtually attained the maximum potential of cultivation.
Undoubtedly, Zhang Xiashan had practiced the way of the Light Flow Sword to its highest cultivation realm. It was possibly slightly higher than its maximum potential.
This was no longer just outstanding, he was downright a talent in swordsmanship.
Numerous masters of sword sects and sword peaks turned their heads in the direction of the Opening Heavens Sword Sect.
He was someone they could mold!
Despite losing an arm, many sites in Swallow Mountain who were among the Main Sword Masters had the intention to take him in as a disciple.
However, very quickly, these masters started to frown and there was a look of surprise in their eyes – the exceedingly powerful strike by Zhang Xiashan did not manage to harm Qin Yu in the slightest.
It was like snowflakes that fell down gently from the heavens. Before they could touch Qin Yu, they were melted by scorching hot temperatures.
Where Qin Yu was, there were invisible layers of defense that seemed like a mountain was protecting him. He would not be disturbed at all.
…
Circling Heavens Sword Sect!
There was a clear suppression from the Sect Master who was observing everything silently on the sword peak.
The relationship between his sword sect and the Opening Heavens Sword Sect was no secret. Of course his own disciples would not think that their own sect master was wrong. Otherwise, how was the Circling Heavens Sword Sect established?
“Sect Master!”
One of the swordsman stepped forward and bowed. Around him, cracks started to appear in space. They were tiny streaks across space that appeared and then vanished the next instant.
“I am willing to step forward to kill this man.”
A few moments later, the Sect Master spoke calmly, “You cannot match up to him.”
Pfft –
Pfft –
Pfft –
The cracks in space immediately exploded and they covered every corner. It felt like a giant monster had opened its mouth and was about to devour the person in front of it!
The swordsman lifted his head, revealing his cruel expression. His eyes were sharp, “Sect Master, your disciple, Ma Dengfeng, is willing to challenge him. I will not hold any grudges even if I die!”
There was silence on the sword peak.
The Sect Master turned around. There was a scary scar across his face that had been sewed together after a horrible cut. He glared at the disciple, “After Zhang Xiashan, I have another chess piece. If you want to challenge again after him, I will agree to your request.”
Ma Dengfeng bowed respectfully, “Thank you Sect Master.”
He stood up and backed away to a side. His eyes closed and the intense sword aura around him was gradually sucked back in. He fell into a reserved state.
The swordsmen around him voluntarily backed away. Everyone who was familiar with Senior Ma knew that he was already preparing for a grand battle.
When he opened his eyes again, the sword aura around him would surge and if they were not careful, they would be injured.
The Sect Master turned his scary face away and his eyes narrowed as he looked at the Opening Heavens Sword Sect.
He knew that there were many people looking at him now and anticipating his next move. In fact, he was not fond of being watched so carefully and he really wanted to break their necks now.
He needed to hold himself back.
However, he probably did not need to wait for too long before he would destroy the Opening Heavens Sword Sect and refine the Sword Spirits to fulfill the Circling Heavens Sword Skill.
By then, it would not be hard for his cultivation to improve.
He was truly fearful and afraid that the Opening Heavens Sword Sect would return. However, he had been in high expectations of this and he had waiting for many years.
Before this happened, he had been nervous. But when things got real, he saw his heart clearly.
It seemed that he had been in anticipation all along!
Lips curled up on that scary face and he wore a vicious grin.
There was dead silence in front of the Opening Heavens Sword Sect.
Zhang Xiashan, who made the first move and surprised everyone, was now unconscious on the ground. It was unknown whether he was dead or alive.
Opposite him was that man called Qin Yu. No one had seen clearly whether he actually took action.
How was this possible?
Although this happened in front of them, the onlookers were in disbelief.
The terror and wonder of Zhang Xiashan’s attack definitely made it one of the top ten moves in Swallow Mountain this year.
Even though they had witnessed the battle from a distance away, the spectators felt fear and a sense of destruction in their hearts. That terrifying sword strike…ended up like that. Numerous swordsmen trembled and they felt a bitter feeling in their mouths. However, they were at a loss for words.
As the silence continued, Qin Yu grabbed onto Zhang Xiashan and walked back to the mountain gate.
Before he entered the gates, his voice boomed although he did not turn his head back, “Whoever wants to continue to challenge me, please feel free to. But stop sending small fries and wasting everyone’s time.”
Boom –
The sword shadow projection that formed above the Opening Heavens Sword Sect grew clearer and a vast sword intent swept through the skies and spread out in all directions!
The Sword Spirits were very satisfied with this battle.
Ladies and gentlemen, the sword sect is blessed by the ancestors. The Opening Heavens Sword Sect has an outstanding inheritor!
