Sword Aura to the Heavens
Chapter 181 - 177: Shocking

Chapter 181: Chapter 177: Shocking

White Deer Street was bustling with people from Yun Meng City, as cultivators gathered here, making the street increasingly crowded.

The area around Bai Lu Academy was particularly dense with cultivators, though most were just there to watch the commotion.

Bai Lu Academy is the sacred land of Jiangzhou, while the Xuantian Sect is a top sect in the Western Region.

The Western Region hosts several provinces, and Xuantian Sect dominates in the Da Li Western Region, its strength naturally surpassing that of Bai Lu Academy. The mysterious power of Tian Chenzi is unfathomable, likely even Mr. Qu couldn’t suppress it.

I wonder if there’s a chance to witness another battle of the Seven Realms today?

Within the academy, the students of Bai Lu Academy walked around, looking at the crowd outside, many pondering on the fickleness of human nature.

People from Yun Meng City, some even hoped to witness the ’commotion’ at Bai Lu Academy.

At this moment, many cultivators arrived in the air, most of them at the Foundation Establishment or even the Condensed Core Realm, looking at the academy’s interior with keen interest.

"What business do you have here?" someone from the academy stepped out and addressed the crowd outside Bai Lu Academy.

"We’re just curious and came to take a look," someone replied with a smile, many of them outsiders not caring much about Bai Lu Academy.

Moreover, they wouldn’t be clashing with Bai Lu Academy.

"The academy is a place for quiet study, please do not disturb and leave quickly," someone from the academy said.

"No rush, we’ll leave after a look," was the response.

The academy person frowned.

In a small courtyard, Mr. Qu, Li Fan, and others were enjoying tea and chatting but were being disturbed by the outside.

"Rarely do I return for some peace, I didn’t expect it would be like this," Qu Qingfeng smiled wryly and shook his head, sipping his tea gently.

Li Fan also shook his head. After returning from the Yun Meng Swamp, his insights on demons and human nature deepened, and he began to understand more of his senior brother’s words.

"Disappointed?" Qu Qingfeng seemed to guess Li Fan’s thoughts and asked with a smile.

"Not quite," Li Fan shook his head. He’s no longer the young boy who first descended from the mountain. From his first meaningful journey down the mountain to now, he has experienced much and matured significantly, both in temperament and mindset.

"Humans are not sages, and because of this, they need education and self-cultivation. Only then can they cultivate without bringing harm," Qu Qingfeng said.

He then gave a self-deprecating chuckle, shaking his head, "Easy to say, hard to do."

"Yes, easy to say, hard to do," Li Fan nodded, "Knowing the heart of people without changing one’s own, wishing to spread the way in this small world, I believe one day, sir, you will understand the Great Dao again."

In this small world, concealing the Great Dao in one’s heart, he believed Mr. Qu could continue to move forward.

"If that’s the case, maybe I can accomplish more, and that would be good," Qu Qingfeng said with a smile.

While the two were chatting, a powerful aura surged from a distant direction, making the outside even more lively, with endless discussions reaching the small courtyard.

"It seems, there will be no peace," Qu Qingfeng lamented.

Li Fan picked up his teacup, took a sip, and as he bowed his head, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

Kindness is often taken advantage of; Mr. Qu has a good temperament, the academy is a sacred place, which is why it’s like this outside. If someone like Xue Laoguai were here, who would dare disturb?

As for the Xuantian Sect...

Outside Bai Lu Academy, Tian Chenzi had arrived. Many outside the academy paid their respects, saying, "Greetings, senior."

Tian Chenzi, with an immortal demeanor, nodded slightly to the crowd, his gaze falling on Bai Lu Academy, penetrating space to look at the figures sipping tea in the small courtyard.

He smiled and said softly, "Quite an elegant pursuit."

With that, he stepped forward directly, heading into Bai Lu Academy.

"Daoist friend arriving uninvited, for what reason?" As soon as he stepped forward, he heard Qu Qingfeng’s voice, but his steps did not halt, entering the Bai Lu Academy through the void.

This left the people of Bai Lu Academy displeased, but given Tian Chenzi’s immense cultivation, even if disgruntled, they felt powerless.

"Previously outside Yun Meng City, I inquired how the boy from Li Mountain, taken to the Yun Meng Swamp by the demon Bailong, was returned, and what truly occurred in Yun Meng Swamp?"

Tian Chenzi asked, "Also, during our attack on Yun Meng Swamp, many human cultivators suffered heavy casualties. If you have significant information, it should be shared so that we may eradicate the demons in Yun Meng Swamp."

"Is it necessary to report to a Daoist friend on how I brought him back?" Qu Qingfeng replied.

"Not to me, but to all the cultivators of Yun Meng City," Tian Chenzi pointed behind him and said, "Ask them if they want to know."

"I’ve heard that Mr. Qu of Bai Lu Academy is extraordinary, teaching the way here; surely, you wouldn’t hide for the demons?" Someone from another power stepped forward with a laugh and asked, "So, can the teacher guide us into the depths of Yun Meng Swamp for investigation?"

"Yun Meng Swamp is right there, it doesn’t belong to me. If you wish to go, feel free. Why come looking for me?" Qu Qingfeng put down his teacup and looked outside, "Regarding what happened to me in Yun Meng Swamp, I need not report it to you, yes?"

"I’ve previously explained clearly, this is not a personal matter but concerns the human cultivators and demons. May I ask, Mr. Qu, have you made some agreement with Yun Meng Swamp?"

Tian Chenzi’s questioning was already somewhat rude.

"Nonsense." An elder of Bai Lu Academy angrily rebuked, Tian Chenzi’s words could destroy hearts.

Outside, the crowd was stirring with endless discussions.

The people of Yun Meng City thought, Mr. Qu, surely wouldn’t do such a thing, right?

But Li Fan had indeed returned alive; the entire Yun Meng City saw him taken away by Bailong back then.

If not for some deal with Yun Meng Swamp, how did he return?

"I’ve heard that Xuantian Sect is the number one sect in the Western Region." At this time, Li Fan spoke from across Qu Qingfeng, with his back to the outside.

On hearing him speak, Tian Chenzi flashed a smile, the Xuantian Sect deserved its reputation.

"However, it’s shameless," Li Fan added, leaving Tian Chenzi momentarily stunned, an invisible pressure emanating from him fell on Li Fan, "Such impudence from a young man."

"Outrageous."

Many behind him shouted, releasing their auras, and directly charged toward Li Fan.

But a formless force surged from Qu Qingfeng, intercepting that pressure.

"With people already having gone to Yun Meng Swamp, the so-called number one sect in the Western Region lacks the ability to enter the core of Yun Meng Swamp, yet comes to Bai Lu Academy to show off. Strange indeed," Li Fan shook his head, "Unable to trouble demons, they bully fellow human cultivators? And in a place for teaching and spreading knowledge, an academy."

Tian Chenzi first squinted, staring at Li Fan with a hint of coldness in his gaze, then seemed to laugh away his concern, "A sharp young mind, trying to divert attention. Precisely because the core of Yun Meng Swamp is hard to find, your return is even more suspicious."

"Now, changing the subject, refusing a direct answer, what truly lies behind this?"

"Moreover, you speak disrespectfully of my Xuantian Sect, even if you are a Li Mountain Disciple..." As Tian Chenzi’s voice fell, a strong pressure spread out.

Strands of storm-like energy burst from Qu Qingfeng, clashing with the opponent’s waves, producing a fierce collision in mid-air.

"Long have I heard of the Li Mountain Sword Cultivators’ fame, also of your feat of cutting down three demons with three swords. I’m genuinely curious, though my master acting might be excessive, the Xuantian Sect is not for you to comment casually."

The young cultivator behind Tian Chenzi took a step forward, his body also bursting with a powerful sword aura, revealing himself to be a Sword Cultivator.

This made many outside show excitement.

Tian Chenzi’s direct disciple and Li Fan were both Sword Cultivators.

The Sword Cultivator of the Xuantian Sect against the Sword Cultivator of Li Mountain, would there be a test?

Other disciples of major powers were also eager to try. Someone joked, "I’ve also long heard of the fame of Li Mountain Sword Cultivators, but wonder if meeting them doesn’t hold up to the name. I indeed want to question the Li Mountain Sword."

"With such behavior, you are worthy of questioning the Li Mountain Sword?" Li Fan’s voice was full of sharpness as he placed his teacup down, causing a sudden silence around them.

This audacity?

"Hahaha," unexpectedly, Tian Chenzi laughed, "Quite the arrogant youth, today..."

"My fellow uncles, someone wishes to question the Li Mountain Sword."

Li Fan suddenly raised his head and spoke out.

Tian Chenzi was taken aback, his voice cut off abruptly.

His companions also paused, glancing around, with those behind engaging in hushed discussions, seeming somewhat nervous.

Realizing the crowd’s reaction, Li Fan suddenly chuckled, seemingly mocking.

Tian Chenzi squinted, his expression filled with sharpness, "Are you mocking this old man?"

"Why don’t you try?"

Li Fan turned around, a playful smile on his face, making Tian Chenzi’s gaze freeze, his expression complex.

"Guess how I walked out of Yun Meng Swamp?"

Li Fan continued to smile, glancing at others, "Do you really want to question the Li Mountain Sword?"

Seeing him alone there, they wanted to question the Li Mountain Sword?

"Can you handle the Li Mountain Sword?"

Li Fan spoke coldly, "My uncles are ill-tempered, it’s best for you to leave quickly..."

"You!" the crowd stared at Li Fan, yet remained anxious and uneasy.

Li Fan mentioned his uncles!

"Hmph," many snorted coldly, then turned to leave.

Tian Chenzi’s expression shifted, his divine sense extending outward, finding nothing, but this only increased his dread.

If nothing could be found, could there be Sword Cultivators stronger than him here?

Moreover, aside from this reason, there seemed no other explanation for how Li Fan returned alive.

Realizing this, Tian Chenzi also snorted, flicked his sleeves, and departed.

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