Sword Aura to the Heavens
Chapter 41 Little Martial Brother

Chapter 41: Chapter 41 Little Martial Brother

In an instant, everyone looked skyward.

Above the sword path formed by flying swords, someone walked with ease, riding one of the blades. This person, much like Li Fan, was dressed in a flowing white robe—elegant and poised. His sword-like brows framed piercing eyes that shone like stars, his gaze radiant and unyielding. Surrounding him was an aura of Sword Intent, swirling like an unsheathed blade, sharp to the extreme.

The nearby citizens gazed in wonder at the figure riding the sword, their faces filled with envy. To them, this man descended like a Sword Immortal.

Chen Yan’s pupils contracted, fixated on that figure. The faint trace of Sword Intent on Li Fan seemed to have originated from this man, yet what Li Fan had was far less lethal.

Silently, he retreated into the crowd, blending in unnoticed.

*The murderous aura within that Sword Intent was unbearably intense; one would be wise to avoid its edge.*

Xu Bin, the Governor of Chu State, ceased his assault on Yu Qing. He raised his head to look at the figure approaching on the sword, and for the first time, his eyes showed a hint of seriousness.

*Sword cultivators throughout the world hail from Li Mountain. Those of Li Mountain—unparalleled in beauty and grace, unmatched among peers.*

He knew exactly who the newcomer was: Wen Ruyu, the youngest Five Realms Sword Cultivator of Da Li, and the son of the former Sword Leader of Li Mountain.

*This youth’s talent in the Sword Dao was no weaker than his father’s.*

*Would the sword of Li Mountain be inherited by him?*

*Now, all of Da Li was eager to know who would claim that sword!*

Wen Ruyu brought his sword close to Li Fan, standing atop his flying blade. Li Fan called out, "Senior Brother."

*Aside from his elder sister, the Old Blind Woman, Li Fan was closest to his Senior Brother.*

*Even his elder sister did not spend as much time with him as his Senior Brother had.*

"Junior Brother, who dared to bully you?" Wen Ruyu asked.

Li Fan turned his gaze toward the Wuxiang Monk of Jingang Temple and the Old Snake. The Old Snake’s eyes flickered with fear, and his steps involuntarily retreated.

*Young Master had indeed caused trouble.*

*Li Mountain has sent a Great Sword Cultivator.*

"Those two." Li Fan pointed toward the Jingang Temple monks.

The Wuxiang Monk directed his gaze at Wen Ruyu and pressed his hands together in a gesture of peace. "I am Wuxiang of Jingang Temple. Your Junior Brother..."

Before he could finish, a murderous flying sword shot forth with terrifying speed, causing the Wuxiang Monk’s face to twist in alarm. Radiant golden light exploded from his body—clang—the Golden Bell Shield surrounded him, his Golden Body unyielding as his figure violently retreated.

Bam—the sword struck, and the Golden Bell shattered in a mere instant.

"Please stay your hand!" A thunderous voice boomed, resounding as though from a lion of the Buddhist realm and shaking the ears of those present. An older monk quickly rushed forward, but Wen Ruyu casually waved his left hand. Instantly, an array of flying swords followed in rapid succession. One after another, the blades surged forth, forcing the monk to stop abruptly and summon the Golden Bell Shield.

Wen Ruyu extended his right hand and pressed it forward. With a sharp sound, the retreating Wuxiang Monk’s Golden Body fractured midair as the blade pierced his golden frame. He lowered his gaze to his pierced torso, where terrifying Sword Intent lingered within.

In the next moment, that Sword Intent shredded his Golden Body into fragments, resulting in golden blood raining from the sky.

Wen Ruyu’s flying sword pivoted, aiming for the Wuxin Monk. The monk screamed, "Master, save me!"

Splatter—his head exploded, pierced by a lethal Sword Aura.

Two Buddhist Practitioners from Jingang Temple were slaughtered in an instant—disintegrated to mere remnants. The elder monk referred to as "Master" stood motionless, unable to act.

Seeing the gruesome demise of the Wuxiang Monk, the Old Snake frantically turned and fled. Wen Ruyu’s sharp gaze swept toward him, and in that instant, nine flying swords simultaneously descended upon him. The Old Snake roared, transforming into a massive serpent.

The Nine Swords danced upon the serpent’s body, slicing and severing it into segments. Its massive snake’s head fell heavily to the ground.

"Worthless dog..."

A mournful cry rang out—one of Medicine Lake’s youths dashed madly toward the Old Snake’s remains. The serpent head’s eyes had not yet fully closed and gazed upon the youth.

"Young Master, this old servant shall take his leave first," said the Old Snake.

"You worthless dog, I didn’t order you to die!" the youth sobbed.

"Young Master, this time I cannot obey your command." The Old Snake’s fading eyes dimmed as he gasped out, "Young Master... after today, without me beside you, do not go around offending others recklessly."

With those final words, his eyes shut completely. At that moment, he thought of a young girl’s figure—a girl who had once rescued a snake from the wayside and kept it by her side. Since then, the Medicine Lake youth had gained a loyal servant.

*At last, I can go to accompany her.*

"Worthless dog, I swear I will avenge you!" the youth cried bitterly.

Before his words could fade, a sword pierced his forehead with a sharp sound, killing him instantly. Man and servant, dead together.

Fulong Manor fell silent. Every gaze now turned upon the Sword Cultivator.

Standing upon his flying sword, unmoving, Wen Ruyu had slain two Fourth Realm figures in quick succession.

"Mr. Wen, committing such slaughter before me—is this not putting Da Li’s laws beneath your feet?" Xu Bin, the Governor of Chu State, finally spoke.

Wen Ruyu’s gaze fell upon Xu Bin as he asked, "Was it you who ordered harm upon my Junior Brother?"

As he spoke, the Sword Intent coursing through him began to resonate. From the sky came the sound of a sword humming, casting an aura of murderous intent across the entirety of Fulong Manor.

That Sword Intent settled squarely upon Xu Bin.

The surrounding crowd froze in shock at the display. Wen Ruyu, the Li Mountain Sword Cultivator who appeared riding his sword, couldn’t even be bothered to respond directly to Xu Bin’s words.

*And yet, the killing intent pressed wholly upon Xu Bin.*

*As though, if he gave the order, the sword would fall without hesitation.*

"Unrestrained arrogance!"

The same thought rippled through the gathering. Among them, Lin’an County Magistrate Wang Yuan quietly retreated into the crowd. Though he governed tens of thousands of lives, it was the first time he encountered someone of such ’sharpness.’ No cultivator he had ever seen compared to this.

In his eyes, the Governor of Chu State was a figure of immense authority, one whose words could decide life and death. But before this Sword Cultivator of Li Mountain, such authority seemed nonexistent.

*All his life, he had only heard of Great Sword Cultivators from Li Mountain; today, he had finally witnessed their prowess.*

Even Li Hongyi nearby was stunned; she glanced toward Li Fan and saw his expression remained calm. It was no surprise—he knew exactly what kind of person his Senior Brother was.

*Not to mention the Governor of Chu State; even if the Emperor of Da Li were present, his Senior Brother would likely unsheath his sword all the same.*

*Their Second Senior Brother often said that, among Li Mountain, Wen Ruyu’s sword was not only the sharpest but also the most obsessive. Perhaps that was tied to the death of his father.*

Xu Bin hesitated for a long while. The Governor of Chu State was not one to lack words, but Wen Ruyu’s remarks silenced him. As a regional lord, when had anyone dared address him so boldly?

*And now, with Sword Intent pinning him in place.*

The surrounding cultivators from the Court’s Demon Slayer Bureau seemed equally tense. Mana radiated from their forms as they stood ready.

"So, this youth hails from Li Mountain?" Xu Bin asked, directing his question to Li Fan.

"Why ask what you already know?" Wen Ruyu’s tone remained piercing.

*The Court moved against Fulong Manor—surely it was to target Li Mountain.*

"Junior Brother, who gave the order?" Wen Ruyu asked Li Fan again.

Li Fan’s gaze scanned the crowd and found Lin’an County Magistrate Wang Yuan.

Wen Ruyu’s eyes followed his signal, his Sword Intent piercing Wang Yuan’s own gaze; the magistrate felt as though his eyes had been stabbed, as if a sword bore straight into them.

"Lord Governor," Wang Yuan pleaded, looking toward Xu Bin for rescue. But Wen Ruyu raised his hand, pointed, and with a sharp sound, a bloody hole appeared in the magistrate’s forehead. He collapsed, his wide eyes staring blankly into death.

*He never imagined his end would come so suddenly, or in such a manner.*

"Junior Brother, is there anyone else who needs killing?" Wen Ruyu asked indifferently as he looked to Li Fan. The surrounding crowd trembled with fear, and as Li Fan scanned them, everyone lowered their heads, shrinking inward.

Especially Chen Yan—he was nowhere to be seen. Li Fan couldn’t even locate him within the crowd.

"Wen Ruyu," Xu Bin shouted fiercely, his goatee quivering as he glared. "Years ago, the Court paid a heavy price to subdue the Great Demon Yu Rong and his kin, yet Li Mountain forcibly took away Yu Qing. Now, Yu Qing—ravaging innocent girls in Lin’an County and inciting chaos through demons—and this youth, who slaughtered freely alongside her. You, as the son of the former Sword Leader of Li Mountain, not only fail to uphold justice but collude in these atrocities, killing Court officials in the process!"

"Is this your decision, or is it Li Mountain’s will?"

*Li Mountain—finally, it seems they’ve taken action.*

Wen Ruyu’s eyes swept across Xu Bin, and a burst of Sword Intent shot forth. Xu Bin never expected Wen Ruyu would strike so directly. Mana flared instantly, transforming into a protective shield.

The Sword Intent crashed against the shield, sending Xu Bin’s body flying backward.

"Such audacity," the surrounding cultivators unleashed their mana, but Wen Ruyu’s figure soared skyward as his overwhelming Sword Intent erupted. His icy voice rang out, "Do not ever mention him again."

As his voice fell, phantom images emerged from his body—one after another, swiftly coalescing and flying outward, transforming into countless lethal swords.

Across Lin’an City, demons continued their rampage. Yet at that moment, sensing something amiss, they suddenly looked upward. There, they saw swords descending from the heavens.

Splatter—countless swords rained down, piercing demon bodies. The shrieks of demons filled the air as they frantically fled, but there was nowhere to escape.

In the blink of an eye, countless demons fell slain.

The surviving citizens of Lin’an County knelt upon the ground. Seeing the swords in the skies, they bowed and worshiped reverently.

*Was this the work of a Sword Immortal from the heavens?*

"You slay demons and destroy monsters, but can you eradicate the darkness festering in the hearts of Da Li’s people?" Wen Ruyu’s voice echoed across Lin’an. His piercing gaze swept coldly around, and none dared to meet his eyes.

*Li Mountain stood to cleanse the world of demons, yet the world seemed intent on extinguishing Li Mountain.*

"The Court?"

"Do you sword-wielders truly slay demons?"

Wen Ruyu’s derisive tone fell on Xu Bin as he declared, "All of you—get lost!"

"Is Li Mountain truly set on opposing the Court and the world itself?" a voice rang out from the void.

Wen Ruyu cast his eyes upward, unleashing another sword strike. The Sword Aura pierced the void, followed by the sound of flesh tearing. Blood spilled from the heavens.

"I know many of you are watching, hiding in the shadows. Whether it’s you or those pulling strings behind you—if you want Li Mountain, then head straight there. Why bother cloaking your intentions in noble pretense and harming the innocent?"

Wen Ruyu spoke boldly, "You spout righteousness and morality while committing atrocities behind closed doors—hypocrites!"

Those present were nothing more than pawns. Behind them stood the Da Li Court, and lurking opportunists who had leapt at the chance to join the Court’s move against Li Mountain.

"Li Mountain—I won’t forget this." Mana rippled through the sky.

"If that’s the case, then I must make my way to Li Mountain," voices from the shadows began to reply one after another.

Xu Bin fixed his gaze on Wen Ruyu, managing to say, "This matter will most certainly reach the Court."

With that, he waved his hand, leading his troops away.

The Demon Slayer Bureau and Demon Suppression Army retreated in a grand, sweeping procession.

Amid the dispersing crowd, Lin’an County Captain Cao Gong attended to the corpse of Wang Yuan. Though Cao Gong held authority second only to the magistrate in Lin’an County, he dared not speak a word today, standing as meekly as an ant.

*Li Mountain, Li Mountain.*

*Today—he had seen it for himself at last!*

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