Chapter 323

Canglan Island, the Woman in Purple_2

Translator: 549690339 I

Within that ethereal illusion, one could see the image of mountains and rivers!

This is the second form of the Sword Intent of Mountains and Rivers!

After breaking through to the Tongxuan Realm, Xu Yan could finally display the second level of the Sword Intent of Mountains and Rivers.

“I should focus on understanding Sword Intent. If I can grasp the Sword Intent related to killing divine souls, and combine it with the art of killing in Sword Dao or even Martial Arts, my strength to kill will be unparalleled!

“Moreover, I can use it not only for attack, but also for defense!”

Xu Yan’s heart was throbbing with excitement. He had found a direction for his cultivation.

The Sword Wheel of Life and Death once again appeared, merging into the mountains and rivers, where it spun around. In the alternation between life and death, endless variations of killing emerged.

For several consecutive days, Xu Yan attempted to understand Sword Intent, but he didn’t achieve anything.

On the contrary, the Sword Wheel of Life and Death became more complete and powerful, realizing new ways of killing.

When he used the Wheel to kill, he could faintly sense a certain Sword Intent of death.

“Is there something wrong with the direction of my cultivation? The Sword Wheel of Life and Death, which I had understood from Tai Chi, is somewhat incomprehensible.”

Xu Yan was deep in thought, sitting on the peak of the mountain, as still as a statue.

A gentle breeze swept across, entering through his neckline, poured into his chest, and caressed his arms as it exited from his sleeves.

In that instant, a spark of enlightenment flashed in Xu Yan’s mind.

“The Eight Diagrams are packed with the profound mysteries of heaven and earth. Xun represents wind, and wind penetrates all… This should be the direction for my Sword Intent.”

In that moment, Xu Yan became excited.

He had found his direction. Thus, he immersed himself in the gentle breeze, and images of the Eight Diagrams along with its mysteries appeared in his mind.

On Canglan Island, Xu Yan sat on the peak of the mountain, immersed in understanding the Sword Intent.

Elsewhere, Xie Lingfeng was contemplating, trying to understand his own Sword Dao.

Having finished his own cultivation, Hu Shan got a little bored, so he set off on a small boat to have a leisurely float on the river.

Peng Yuan and a few others continued to delve into Martial Arts, seemingly tireless as they worked day and night.

In Dahua city, Li Xuan’s life continued as usual.

Having traveled around Dahua City, he eventually started to feel bored.

After reaching perfection in the Innate Realm, Meng Chong was currently accumulating reserves to deepen his abilities in preparation for his breakthrough to the Tongxuan Realm.

Although he could start his breakthrough to the Tongxuan Realm now, like Xu Yan, he wanted to transform and evolve his own abilities during the breakthrough.

A step-by-step process to enhance his foundation.

Xu Yan had already given him guidance, and Meng Chong too had found how to accumulate reserves to prepare for his transformation.

“Your apprentice Meng Chong has reached a great mastery in his Tyrant Knife Intent, and your Tyrant Knife Intent has leveled up.”

Meng Chong’s Knife Intent had leveled up.

Su Lingxiu continued to delve into the Alchemy Martial Scripture and seemed to have made some progress. Li Xuan felt that obtaining the next tier of Alchemy Martial Scripture wouldn’t be too far off.

Dahua had gradually gotten on the right track, with the number of Martial Artists increasing but not a lot of Innate Realm warriors yet. This meant the city still lacked that deep-rooted foundation.

“One hundred and thirty now.”

Li Xuan’s One Hundred Martial Shadows had been upgraded to one hundred and thirty.

This implied that there were now one hundred and thirty Martial Arts beginners.

“I should go to Canglan Island.”

Chang Qing Pavilion was planning to relocate. Iron Mountain County, after all, was a remote and relatively barren place, too far from the real prosperous inner domain.

However, it was an ideal place for Dahua to develop.

Su Lingxiu was also preparing to move. She had packed everything. Two large baskets filled with things were hung on Red Cat’s back.

They left one production line in the Alchemy Room to maintain the supply of elixirs for Dahua.

The remaining Alchemy production lines were all moved to Canglan Island.

“Master, we’re all set. We’ll go to Canglan Island and meet up with Big Brother tomorrow,” Su Lingxiu said excitedly.

“Mm.”

Li Xuan nodded.

Red Cat was excited too. Though playing the role of a porter it saw this as an excellent chance to please Su Lingxiu and so worked very hard.

Only by pleasing Su Lingxiu, wouldn’t it ever lack elixirs.

The next day, Su Lingxiu and the others began their journey to Canglan Island.

The Chang Qing Pavilion in Dahua City was still open. It left behind the County Magistrate Yun Shan, an old member of the Chang Qing Pavilion, to take charge of affairs there.

Xu Junhe, Kou Ruozhi, and others also embarked for Canglan Island.

Red Cat, loaded with two large baskets, carried Li Xuan and Su Lingxiu on its back. Besides this, it also pulled a large cart effortlessly.

The colossal figure of the Red Cat did attract quite a few glances on their journey.

Canglan Island is located in the Cang River. Therefore, after leaving the territory of Tieshan County and entering the region of Cang River, they switched to traveling by boat.

A large ship was docked at the edge of the Cang River. It was prepared by Tianbao Pavilion.

Sailing by ship might not be as fast as a martial artist’s speed, but it won by being much more leisurely.

On the deck, Li Xuan sat on a chair. On a small table next to him, there was a pot of spiritual tea among the clouds, and a plate of cakes made from items like spirit fruits prepared by Su Lingxiu, using similar methods to those used in alchemy.

Sipping the spiritual tea, eating the spiritual cakes, and enjoying the beautiful view along the Cang River – that’s what life is about.

On Canglan Island, it seemed as if there was a breeze blowing around Xu Yan, yet it also seemed to carry a sense of killing intent.

The gentle breeze blew, not making physical contact, but seeping into the consciousness.

As he immersed himself in comprehension, an understanding of Sword Intent was about to emerge.

The only person at leisure on the whole island was Hu Shan.

He had already reached the state of a Grandmaster.

Feeling bored, he occasionally went fishing on the Cang River in a small boat. When the mood took him, he picked up a fishing rod and started fishing on the river.

A few miles outside Canglan Island, there was a patch of aquatic plants. A small boat floated over, stopped near the plant cluster, and a fishing rod was extended from the boat.

Hu Shan was leisurely fishing.

“I suddenly understand the mindset of my seniors now. I, a grandmaster, relaxing and fishing casually. Isn’t this enjoying worldly life just like they did?” Hu Shan thought with joy.

While fishing, Hu Shan’s nose twitched a few times. A faint, pleasant fragrance suddenly appeared on the boat.

“This scent…”

Hu Shan swallowed some saliva, and beads of sweat began to appear on his forehead. He felt his neck stiffen, but he could only brace himself and slowly turn around to look back.

On the boat, seemingly out of nowhere, a woman in a purple dress appeared. Her stunning beauty, unmatched in the world, was all the more unreal due to the hairpin in her hair.

The tassels of the hairpin fell, and the purple bead on it came alive with the image of a bird spreading its wings.

This pair of hairpins was a precious treasure!

Priceless!

More alarmingly to Hu Shan, was the strength of this woman in purple!

She was a Great Grandmaster!

A female Great Grandmaster mysteriously appearing on his boat was most certainly not a good sign!

Hu Shan put down his fishing rod and respectfully folded his hands, saying, “I am Hu Shan from the Sword Master’s Cliff. My father is Hu Hai, who learned extensively from the mentorship of the Sword Master, Xie Tianheng. They share a deep bond. May I ask what brings a Great Grandmaster like yourself here?”

Trying to fall back on his father’s reputation from the start.

Worried that even his father’s legendary reputation might not be enough, he conveniently dropped the name of Sword Master Xie Tianheng as well.

The purple-dressed woman clearly froze for a bit, then she laughed softly.

“The son of Hu Hai, how interesting. I didn’t come to trouble you. I am just here to ask about someone.”

As soon as Hu Shan heard that the woman in purple was here to inquire about someone, the first person he thought of was Xu Yan.

He was a bit confused, what could she possibly want with Xu Yan?

A Great Grandmaster looking for trouble with Xu Yan was nothing short of courting death.

Although the opponent was stunningly beautiful enough to make any man swoon, in Xu Yan’s eyes, an enemy deserved to be turned to ashes, regardless of how pretty they might be.

“Who would you like to inquire about?” Hu Shan asked carefully.

Xu Yan was on Canglan Island. If she wanted to find him, he had no objections to showing her the way.

If someone wanted to seek their own destruction, Hu Shan didn’t mind lending a hand.

However, before he could finish his sentence, an invisible slap landed on his face.

“Impudent! Am I really that old, to deserve being called a senior by you? I’m not much older than you!” The woman in purple yelled resentfully.

Hu Shan nearly exploded with rage, but he had to swallow his anger because he was no match for her. He hid her face in his memory, vowing to make his father take revenge for this humiliation!

“No, wait. If she’s looking for Xu Yan, there won’t even be ashes of her left!” Hu Shan thought angrily.

However, his face showed a look of terror. He hastily corrected himself, “My apologies for my previous error. Miss, who are you looking for?”

The woman in purple nodded in satisfaction and said, “I am asking about someone who is very robust, very powerful. Do you know the whereabouts of Meng Chong, who strangled a great master with his bare arms?”

Her eyes were full of anticipation.

“Huh? Meng Chong?”

Hu Shan was stunned. She’s not here for Xu Yan?

She’s here for Meng Chong?