Asura Emperor Venerable
Chapter 289: Admitting Defeat

Chapter 289: Chapter 289: Admitting Defeat

Jia Xin couldn’t help but stop in his tracks.

In his view, Shi Hao seemed like an unparalleled precious saber. If he continued forward, he would be shattered to pieces.

Logically, since the power levels of both sides were comparable and neither could use Elemental Power, his Sword Dao skills surely couldn’t be this inferior.

It was his Sword Heart that had been cleaved by Shi Hao’s Saber Intent, giving rise to fear, making him dare not advance even a fraction more.

Seeing him suddenly stop, the swordsmen all showed an incredulous look.

Could it be... Shi Hao’s bluff had worked?

That Jia Xin was so easily fooled just by hearing Shi Hao say "No saber in hand, but a saber in the heart"?

If he had known earlier, he would have bluffed like this too!

Everyone regretted but also admired Shi Hao’s "courage" for daring to deceive such an expert. It was well known that a swordsmen who had faked their realm had been killed by Jia Xin before.

Only Liu Yulong’s eyes sharpened, his hands gripped tightly around the handle of his saber, his scalp tingling with indescribable excitement.

Saber Intent cleaves the soul?

This truly is the second realm of Sword Dao!

It was clear that Shi Hao had just stepped into this realm, or had just touched upon its surface, otherwise, Jia Xin wouldn’t have just abruptly stopped.

Was this guy really a prodigious talent?

Jia Xin stared intently at Shi Hao, his eyes flickering. He had sensed the terrifying nature of Shi Hao’s Saber Intent but had not yet physically clashed, so he was hesitant.

Was Shi Hao just a paper tiger?

Such a young swordsman had already stepped into the second realm of Sword Dao?

But if the opponent truly had crossed into this second realm... Jia Xin suddenly became excited.

If he could defeat such an opponent, it would definitely prove that Sword Dao was inferior to Saber Dao.

"I am the formidable Sword King, how could I fear you!" Jia Xin let out a long cry, merging with his sword, and charged towards Shi Hao.

Shi Hao smiled, his Saber Intent solidified, and he slashed towards Jia Xin.

In his heart was the saber that could cleave the spirit.

Buzz, this wave of Saber Intent then entered into Jia Xin’s Soul Sea, surging mightily towards his Soul Seed Puppet.

"Hmph!" Jia Xin scoffed, his Soul Seed Puppet empowered, immediately vanquishing the blade of Saber Intent.

Whoosh, he lunged again, continuing his assault on Shi Hao.

Shi Hao stepped back, avoiding the strike.

He shook his head: "No need to continue fighting."

"What, you look down on me?" Jia Xin said angrily.

Shi Hao smiled: "Your spirit strength is still of Nine Islands, what’s the point?"

Jia Xin was taken aback.

Previously, in the fight with Liu Yulong, they compared techniques, so it was enough to suppress strength and not use Elemental Power. But Shi Hao was different; having stepped into the second level of Sword Dao, his Saber Intent would inevitably cleave one’s soul.

Once it involved the level of the soul, Jia Xin couldn’t afford to be careless and had to resolve it immediately. Otherwise, if his soul was injured, it could take years to recover, or it might even be severed outright.

Therefore, just as Shi Hao said, this fight could not go on.

If they fought, he would have to use the power of Nine Islands, and unless Shi Hao was also of Nine Islands, there was no chance for a fair fight. So what was the point in a contest of techniques like this?

"I lost," Jia Xin said dejectedly, as having to use the power of Nine Islands to negate Shi Hao’s Saber Intent had already shown that he was no match for Shi Hao in a fight of the same level.

After all, being in the second realm of Sword Dao meant an overwhelming advantage technically.

Of course, if he went all out, he would certainly not lose to Shi Hao. The mighty Nine Islands could almost be unbeaten among the younger generation.

Surrendered?

The swordsmen were initially stunned. There had hardly been any exchange of blows, and in the end, it was Shi Hao who retreated, clearly at a disadvantage. So why was it Jia Xin who surrendered?

But they immediately became excited again. Who cared? Jia Xin had surrendered voluntarily, and no one had forced him.

At that moment, their gazes towards Shi Hao were filled with immense admiration.

What a remarkable person!

They were fortunate not to have driven Shi Hao away back then; otherwise, today they would have been thoroughly beaten by Jia Xin, left with no choice but to grit their teeth and swallow their blood.

Liu Yulong was also excited yet ashamed, with a hint of envy.

Previously, their realms in the Sword Dao had been similar, but after Shi Hao understood the essence of the Sword Emperor for just over a dozen days, he had stepped into the second realm of the Sword Dao, leaving him far behind. How could he not feel envious?

Jia Xin took a deep breath, suppressed the emotions in his heart, and said, "I am only at the first realm of the Sword Dao, merely touching the edge of this level, but still far from the second realm."

"So, your defeating me doesn’t mean that the Sword Dao is inferior to the Saber Dao."

"I know a Sword Dao genius, about your age, who has already stepped into the second realm of the Sword Dao and would definitely not lose to you."

He could lose, but the Sword Dao couldn’t.

Shi Hao smiled, "Oh, who is that person?"

Jia Xin showed a hint of hesitation before saying, "This person has no surname and calls himself Xiao Hei."

Many people burst out laughing.

Having stepped into the second realm of the Sword Dao, anyone at that level could be considered a genius, sought after by all the major powers, yet he had chosen such a mundane name?

Isn’t that funny?

Shi Hao was also surprised. Xiao Hei was that remarkable?

It seemed he was doing quite well.

"Hehe, I know the person you are talking about." Shi Hao nodded, "He is my little brother."

Sputter!

Now it was Jia Xin’s turn to burst out, your cheek is quite thick, isn’t it?

Oh, I mention someone, and you say he’s your little brother?

Hehe, why don’t you say that the Sword Emperor is your master?

"Although you won over me in the realm of the Saber Dao, there’s no need to fabricate things!" Jia Xin said displeased, thinking that Shi Hao was intentionally aggrandizing himself.

Shi Hao did not bother to explain; firstly, he was simply too lazy, and secondly, even if he did, how would Jia Xin believe him?

"Dare you go to the Purple Star Sect?" Jia Xin asked.

Shi Hao smiled, "Eh, how did you know I was going to the Purple Star Sect?"

Jia Xin nodded, "Good, I’ll accompany you."

"Suit yourself, just don’t get in my way," Shi Hao said.

Jia Xin did not reply, but he made up his mind to expose Shi Hao’s lies.

Shi Hao decided to leave.

He had just stepped into the second realm of the Saber Dao and it was unlikely he would advance any further in the short term, so staying here no longer held any meaning.

He waited a while until Su Manman returned with a large dog, and then they set off, descending the mountain.

Jia Xin followed at a distance of about a hundred yards.

Liu Yulong and the others watched them leave, all feeling that it wouldn’t be long before they heard legends about Shi Hao.

So young and already proficient in the second realm of the Saber Dao, he was bound to make a name for himself. In the future, he might even qualify to challenge the title of "Saber King."

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