Li Jianchen took a deep breath. So young, yet possessing such powerful divine abilities and heaven-defying movement techniques. What sect, other than a Holy Land's direct disciple, could boast such a student?
Moreover, from the moment they appeared, Jiang Li had presented himself as righteous, intent on eliminating demonic cultivators…
He really didn't seem like someone who would lie.
"Now, we need to think about how to explain this to the Grand Elder. He only has one final disciple…" Li Jianchen sighed.
The eyes of the two women instantly dimmed.
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A cave, one hundred li west of Tianfeng City.
Inside the cave.
A young man, peerlessly handsome, sat cross-legged.
Around him, numerous high-grade spirit stones were arranged in peculiar formations.
The young man also took out a considerable amount of millennium spirit milk and drank it directly.
Innumerable spiritual energies surged towards Jiang Li like a tide.
He was close to a breakthrough, Jiang Li thought to himself.
After being baptized by the essence blood of the Primordial Sacred Body, Jiang Li's realm had long reached the verge of breakthrough, and his foundation was incredibly solid, allowing him to break through at any moment.
"Rumble!!!"
Soon, nourished by the boundless spiritual energy, an extremely powerful aura finally erupted from Jiang Li's body.
Countless golden streams of light flowed over Jiang Li.
It seemed as though countless mysterious particles were surging within Jiang Li's body.
The violent aura was almost capable of destroying everything.
Dan Yuan Ninth Layer!!!
Jiang Li slowly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with immense joy.
The gains from this experience were too great.
Not only had he condensed the Primordial Sacred Body, but he had also acquired the Kun Peng Treasure Art.
His realm had also broken through to the Dan Yuan Ninth Layer, just one step away from the Spirit River Realm.
Right, Li Jianchen of Tianshan Sword Palace seemed to have an opportunity to condense the Seven Kill Sword Pellet at Wan Jian Mountain Manor. He could go and see if he could get his hands on it.
The Sword Pellet, in form, is a pellet; in essence, it is a sword.
Sharp enough to slice iron like mud, yet supple enough to twine around a finger;
The so-called Sword Qi threads are formed by using spiritual power to draw the sword pellet into threads as fine as hair. Though seemingly soft, each thread is imbued with immense spiritual power, not only incomparably sharp and capable of drawing blood with a touch, but also possessing the secret to shattering an enemy's magical treasures and seals.
The so-called Sword Light Diversion is achieved by using immense spiritual power to alter the rules of local space, allowing sword light to appear in multiple locations simultaneously, flashing in and out of existence, making it impossible for enemies to guard against or pursue. Furthermore, its lethality is accompanied by a spatial tearing effect, ensuring instant death for anyone struck.
Moreover, this Seven Kill Sword Pellet is a supreme grade among sword pellets, its power definitely not inferior to an ordinary Heavenly Rank spirit treasure.
He was currently lacking in ranged attack methods. If he could obtain this Seven Kill Sword Pellet, his strength would undoubtedly be significantly enhanced.
However, he could go back first and have Lin Qiuyue investigate the intelligence of Wan Jian Mountain Manor.
After that, Jiang Li gathered his spirit stone formation and sped off towards the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect.
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Tianshan Sword Palace.
High in the deep mountains of Tianshan Sword Palace.
Clouds and mist swirled everywhere, with numerous spiritual cranes soaring about.
Undulating mountain ranges spread out in all directions.
Li Jianchen flew rapidly towards the deep mountains.
Soon, he arrived at a simple wooden hut in the depths of the mountains.
Around the wooden hut were several mu of land planted with fruits and vegetables.
An old farmer was toiling in the fields.
"Greetings, Grand Elder!" Li Jianchen bowed respectfully as he approached the hut.
The old farmer wiped the sweat from his brow and looked at Li Jianchen with a smile.
It turned out that this old farmer was precisely Du Wenjian, the Grand Elder of Tianshan Sword Palace.
Du Wenjian had no other hobbies than to spend his time farming a couple of mu of land in the mountains. As for his strength, no one knew.
Because those who tried to probe his strength had all died.
"Jianchen, you rascal, didn't you just visit a few days ago? Why are you here again? By the way, where is your junior sister? Why haven't I seen her return? That little girl, where is she? I miss her a bit!" Du Wenjian said with a smile.
As Du Wenjian spoke, Li Jianchen's heart trembled.
"Replying… replying to the Grand Elder… Junior Sister Lin, she, she…" Li Jianchen gritted his teeth, unable to utter those two words.
He couldn't imagine what the Grand Elder would do if he learned that his junior sister was dead.
Du Wenjian's face sank. He sensed the extreme fear emanating from Li Jianchen.
Could it be?
Du Wenjian's heart skipped a beat. Could something have happened to Xueman?
"Speak! What happened!" Du Wenjian's demeanor changed abruptly.
If he had been a kind old farmer before, he was now a sword master with overwhelming presence.
A cold sword intent surged around them incessantly.
The space seemed on the verge of shattering.
Li Jianchen's back was soaked in sweat. The immense pressure made him feel as if he were facing a deity.
"Junior sister… Junior sister was killed…" Li Jianchen finally said.
"Boom boom boom!!!"
As soon as Li Jianchen finished speaking, the sword intent emanating from Du Wenjian could no longer be contained.
The entire deep mountain was engulfed in a storm of violent sword intent.
Li Jianchen's body was instantly enveloped by the boundless sword intent, but he dared not resist in the slightest, nor even evade.
He could only let these sword intents swirl around him.
Before long, Li Jianchen's entire body became covered in bloody wounds.
The wooden hut beside them began to shatter, and the mountain beneath their feet was also torn apart by the sword intent storm.
The roars echoed throughout the Tianshan Sword Sect.
"Who is the murderer?" Du Wenjian's voice was hoarse, his eyes filled with a killing intent that seemed capable of destroying everything.
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Meanwhile, Jiang Li had already sped back to the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect.
The outer sect of the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect.
Jiang Li walked slowly towards Saintess Peak.
At the same time, he was examining the life scripts of the numerous disciples of the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect.
However, along the way, he didn't discover any special opportunities.
Jiang Li disdained to pick up those minor opportunities anymore; it was better for him to cultivate himself for a faster improvement.
Soon, Jiang Li suddenly spotted a familiar figure not far away.
He saw an old man, exuding a chilling aura, slowly approaching Jiang Li.
It was Yin Jiuhe!
Jiang Li narrowed his eyes. This old man was precisely the elder who was in charge of the outer sect's entrance examination before.
He had an opportunity for a Earth-grade spirit treasure back then, but unfortunately, Jiang Li was too insignificant at the time, lacking sufficient strength to covet that low-grade spirit treasure.
Now, Jiang Li was no longer very interested in that item.
"Jiang Li, I heard you have gained the favor of the Saintess. You truly have a bright future ahead of you, a hero among youths!" Yin Jiuhe said with a smile.
Although Yin Jiuhe wore a smile, his complexion was somewhat grim, and this smile gave people an extremely unsettling feeling.
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