Sword Aura to the Heavens
Chapter 169 - 165: Sword to the Sky

Chapter 169: Chapter 165: Sword to the Sky

Qu Qingfeng looked at the master and disciple duo, a hint of a smile appearing in his eyes.

This pair was indeed interesting; they did not cling to worldly formalities and seemed quite casual. Though they were master and disciple, they got along as if they were old friends.

However, it was evident that their relationship was exceptionally good.

The master had become famous years ago, and now the disciple was equally outstanding.

It made him feel somewhat envious.

At Bai Lu Academy for many years, he had never seen such an extraordinary student. He wondered if, someday, he might also find a disciple like this, one who could inherit his teachings.

"Mr. Qu," Li Fan bowed deeply to Qu Qingfeng. Qu Qingfeng extended his hand, and an invisible force supported Li Fan’s body. He said, "No need for such formalities."

"A teacher should rightly receive a student’s respect." *Li Fan felt a surge of emotion in his heart.*

The Old Blind Man’s arrival had surprised him somewhat, though it was not entirely unexpected. After all, the Old Blind Man had been keeping him alive since childhood.

But Mr. Qu entering Yunmengze...

During the battle at Bai Lu Academy, Mr. Qu had been at a disadvantage against Bailong. To enter Yunmengze was almost a decision of no return, but Mr. Qu still came.

He had placed life and death aside.

*This kindness was something Li Fan could only remember in his heart.*

Of course, he also understood that Qu Qingfeng wasn’t doing it solely for his sake; rather, it was the ’Dao’ of a teacher.

"Are they your teachers?" At this moment, Yue Qingqiu asked in a soft voice, her eyes curious as they sized up the two human cultivators.

Li Fan was the first human she had ever met.

Now, she was seeing two more.

"Yes," Li Fan nodded. "The Old Blind Man is my master, as I’ve mentioned to you before. Mr. Qu is my teacher."

Qu Qingfeng was stunned briefly upon hearing Li Fan’s introduction, then turned to look at the Old Blind Man.

"A gentleman of your bearing is indeed worthy of the title of teacher." The Old Blind Man was not someone lacking magnanimity, and Qu Qingfeng’s willingness to risk his life for Li Fan meant that Li Fan calling him teacher was perfectly justified.

Yue Qingqiu continued to examine the two men curiously before turning to Li Fan and asking, "Are all humans this sentimental? They entered Yunmengze for you, disregarding their own lives."

"Of course not," Li Fan replied with a smile. "People like them are exceedingly rare among humans."

Yue Qingqiu nodded thoughtfully and looked at the Old Blind Man and Qu Qingfeng. Then, she bowed slightly, catching the two men off guard.

The Old Blind Man chuckled and said, "This little fox has an interesting personality."

"People differ from one another, and so do demons," Qu Qingfeng said with a gentle nod and smile toward Yue Qingqiu.

"You seem to be enjoying your conversation," a coquettish voice suddenly rang out from within the Demon Saint Palace. "Have you all forgotten that I exist?"

"Lord Demon Saint." Yue Qingqiu’s expression shifted slightly as she turned her gaze toward the direction of the Demon Saint Palace.

Two humans had entered Yunmengze, and the Lord Demon Saint would likely kill them.

Li Fan was her friend, and those two were Li Fan’s master and teacher. She didn’t want them to die here.

*But the Lord Demon Saint...*

"Boom."

An invisible pressure swept over them. Throughout the Demon City, several bursts of immensely powerful energy descended upon this small courtyard.

The Old Blind Man raised his head slightly. Though blind, it seemed as if he could see.

"The demons of Yunmengze have grown so strong." *He felt a surge of emotion. Ten years ago, during the demon chaos in the Da Li Dynasty, Yunmengze had remained uninvolved.*

*It seemed Yunmengze had been steadily amassing its power all these years.*

The Demon Saint’s aura was incredibly strong, likely at the peak of the Seventh Realm.

*Such a level of cultivation would make one among the most elite cultivators in the human world. In the entire Da Li Dynasty, cultivators of this caliber were exceedingly rare.*

Of course, this was to be expected of the Demon Saint who ruled Yunmengze.

In the Demon World, such beings were equally scarce. Otherwise, how could the Da Li Dynasty cultivators suppress the demons?

In the Da Li, humans still maintained the upper hand in their clashes with demons.

Yunmengze, as a top-tier demon power, was akin to the most elite cultivation sects in the human world. Its deep foundations likely surpassed those of most human sects.

But even so, Yunmengze remained cautious and concealed its strength, presumably out of fear of a full-scale human siege.

"I’ve heard that the Li Mountain Great Sword Cultivator is the sharpest sword in the Da Li. Today, you’ve come to my Yunmengze—let’s see what you’re made of." From the Demon Saint Palace, the Demon Saint’s voice echoed once more.

A ferocious and domineering voice responded, "A Li Mountain Sword Cultivator? Yunmengze has been quiet for years, letting rogue cultivators grow arrogant. Today, let your sword be buried here."

As the voice faded, demon energy surged through the skies above the city, blotting out the heavens and casting the Demon City into shadow.

The Demon Saint laughed and said, "Demons within the city, take cover to avoid collateral damage."

The demons in the city all looked up at the sky, where an enormous pair of fiery red eyes appeared amid the rolling demonic clouds. In an instant, the sky turned the color of flames, as an oppressive and scorching heatwave enveloped the entire land. In mere moments, the city was bathed in fiery red.

The searing heat seemed as if it would incinerate and evaporate the entire city.

Li Fan looked up at the sky. As the oppressive energy descended, he felt the overwhelming presence of a supreme demon, stronger even than Bailong’s pressure.

He saw the pair of fiery red eyes, and from the fiery clouds, a domineering demon figure emerged—a Qilin Demon.

It was one of the most formidable demon monarchs beneath the Demon Saint, with cultivation at the peak of the mid-Seventh Realm, just one step away from the late stage.

Within Yunmengze, its authority was immense. If it progressed any further, it could pose a threat even to the Demon Saint.

Li Fan immediately understood the identity of the Qilin that had appeared earlier—it was likely the offspring of this elite demon monarch. No wonder even the Peacock Demon King’s descendants revered it.

"Human," a thunderous voice boomed from the sky. Those fiery eyes emitted an intense flame, generating a terrifying heat that lower-level cultivators likely couldn’t withstand.

"Let me see your sword," the Qilin Demon roared. As its voice fell, a massive foot descended from above—it resembled a fiery stone pillar crashing down from the sky, accompanied by a deafening rumble.

The Old Blind Man raised his head toward the Qilin Demon, and suddenly, a burst of sword light erupted, the sword expanding in mid-air to meet the fiery giant foot, piercing through it and shattering it.

"I’m old. Even demons dare to demand to see my sword now." *The Old Blind Man sighed, reminiscing about the days when his name caused demons to tremble.*

*Now, demons wanted to see his sword—was it that he had grown old, or had the world changed?*

"You know you’re old, so take it easy. If things get tough, I can help," Li Fan said, worried about the Old Blind Man’s injuries.

"Where could it possibly fall to you?" The Old Blind Man replied. "The Yunmengze Demon Saint hasn’t even made an appearance, yet demons beneath their rule dare refer to themselves as ’this seat’ before a blind man."

"Xiao Fan," the Old Blind Man called out.

"I’m here," Li Fan replied softly.

"When your grandmaster taught you Sword Dao, did you ever see him wield his sword?" the Old Blind Man asked.

"I did," Li Fan nodded. "Grandmaster’s sword entered the Da Li Imperial City to bring you back."

"Your grandmaster was already old by then. If not for that battle, he might have lived a few more years. I burdened the old man." The Old Blind Man said, "Though, if your grandmaster had been at his peak, those people in Da Li wouldn’t have dared act so impudently. Perhaps, they wanted to provoke him into fighting."

"Demon Saint, let me ask—you can’t truly think I’ll leave my disciple behind, can you?" The Old Blind Man spoke out boldly.

"Such arrogant words," the Demon Saint laughed. "I’ve grown quite fond of this young fellow. Naturally, I won’t let him leave so easily. If you want to take your disciple away, let’s see your skills."

"Very well," the Old Blind Man nodded.

As he finished speaking, his aura surged instantly. His frail figure emitted rising vitality. Sword Intent filled the air, and Sword Aura surged within the courtyard.

The Old Blind Man no longer looked like a withered elder. As his aura burst forth, Li Fan thought he seemed to grow youthful again, and it left him momentarily dazed.

Within the Demon City, countless demons fell to the ground. The smaller demons trembled uncontrollably.

Swords began to rise around the Old Blind Man, their numbers growing until they filled the city, pointing toward the sky.

A shadow materialized from the Old Blind Man’s body—it seemed to be his Divine Soul.

The shadow soared into the heavens, merging with countless streams of Sword Intent. Li Fan gazed up at the figure—it looked just like the Old Blind Man in his youth: brimming with vitality, sharp and peerless.

The Qilin Demon in the sky growled deeply, its voice revealing unease. The Sword Intent radiated danger.

"Grant me three hundred years, and even Sword Immortals must bow before me."

The old man sighed wistfully, his figure ascending toward the heavens, sword energy reaching upward.

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