Chapter 552: The Sword Arrives Before the Person

Chapter 552: The Sword Arrives Before the Person

There were thousands of sword cultivators in the world, and also thousands of Sword Daos, coupled with the pride belonging to that of sword cultivators. Almost no sword cultivator would ever admit that another's Sword Dao was stronger than their own. But if one were to speak of the strongest sword cultivator in existence, no one could overlook a particular figure.

The Sword Sect's sect master.

This most mysterious powerhouse of their era, though rarely seen traversing the world, had long been mentioned alongside the likes of the Infatuation Daoist Temple's temple master and other top-tier powerhouses.

Coupled with the unrivaled killing power of sword cultivators.

The Sword Sect's sect master was undeniably one of the most terrifying people in the world.

Few had ever seen the sect master of the Sword Sect draw his sword.

But no one doubted his strength.

On this expedition to the desolate north, the Sword Sect's sect master did not personally appear, but his sword had.

His sword was contained within the Sword Sect's great talisman, carried here by Yu Xiyi to the desolate north.

Now, with the Sword Sect's great talisman finally activated, a strike from the world's most terrifying sword cultivator had finally appeared in the world

Boundless sword intent erupted from the talisman. Even when it just started, countless waves of overwhelming sword energy spread in all directions, tearing all obstacles in the path to shreds.

Chen Chao's face turned pale, but witnessing the might of this strike, his eyes widened too.

He had seen sword immortals before, but none in his lifetime had ever unleashed a strike as awe-inspiring as this one.

Was this the might of a Great Sword Immortal?

No!

This was far stronger than a typical Great Sword Immortal's might, because the one who unleashed this strike was the most powerful and terrifying Great Sword Immortal of the current era!

The full-force strike from the Sword Sect's sect master had already left the talisman, like an incomparably brilliant meteor shooting into the distance. Before this sword strike, whether it was the wind and snow or the demon qi, everything shattered upon contact. Even the sky itself seemed to tear open in its wake.

The great demon's eyes were filled with terror. He had never fought with a sword immortal before, though he knew that the Northern Frontier Great Wall had always been guarded by one. However, he had never fought him.

This was the first time in his life that he had witnessed the splendor of a sword immortal.

The fortunate part was that the first time he saw a sword immortal draw his sword, it was the sword of the strongest individual of this era.

The unfortunate part was that he likely would not be able to witness a sword immortal's sword strike ever again in this lifetime.

That sword light was too dazzling, too terrifying...

The great demon gathered his demon qi to envelop himself, unwilling to face that sword light head-on. He began to retreat rapidly, but his speed was nowhere near enough to escape this sword. As he retreated, the sword had already reached him.

A deep trench that was several yards in depth had already been carved into the ground.

The great demon had already retreated behind his towering dharma idol.

And then...

That sword strike sliced through the dharma idol with ease as if cutting through tofu.

Then...

The demon cloud was split apart, and endless demon qi was shredded by the sword qi.

Sword light continued to rain down across the world, the wind and snow retreating in fear, not daring to come close.

The great demon was finally left without any protection, standing defenseless before the sword strike.

There was no surprise.

And there would be no surprises.

There were likely few in the world who had the ability to block this sword.

The sword light instantly engulfed that great demon, and countless frenzied streams of sword qi tore that great demon's body apart!

“Moreover, if you're really confused, you should at least clarify things and see her one last time. Dying far from home without even a grave, even Your Father feels it's not worth it for you.”

Chen Chao was frustrated, but in reality, he wanted Yu Xiyi to see things more clearly.

“And don't think about ending it all. Your Father doesn't want to be burdened with the crime of killing the Sword Sect's genius. Your Father never wants to face your Sect Master's sword in my lifetime.”

“Yu Xiyi, you're a guy at any rate, it feels weird to carry a man."

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Chen Chao had made up his mind to head south.

He was fully aware of the dangers on the journey south, but continuing deeper into the desolate north would only ensure that he would die there before anyone could come to their rescue. Besides, their previous northern journey had likely alerted the demon race to their presence. Turning back down south might just catch them off guard.

But whether heading south or north, Chen Chao felt that this return journey would not be easy.

Sure enough, after traveling several hundred miles south, he spotted a group of young demons in the distance, gathering and blocking the critical path they needed to take to return south.

Yu Xiyi's condition had improved somewhat, but he was still extremely weak. Lying on Chen Chao's back, he said softly, “Even if you weren't injured and I wasn't here, getting past them wouldn't be easy.”

Chen Chao snapped impatiently, “Of course Your Father knows that.”

Yu Xiyi continued softly, “I have an idea.”

Chen Chao was expressionless, “Shut up. Your Father doesn't want to hear it.”

“You've been very irritable lately."

Yu Xiyi said softly, "That's the only way."

Chen Chao turned around expressionlessly and continued to walk forward. “Even if we get past this, there'll be another group waiting. I don't have an endless supply of bait.”

Yu Xiyi sighed, "I'm going to die in the snowstorm with another man."

Chen Chao said disdainfully, "You're not happy about it? Neither am I. So let's both stay alive."

Yu Xiyi asked, "Who do you think will come to save you? Liu Banbi or that Lord Warden Commander?"

"Why don’t you think about your Sword Sect sending dozens of sword immortals to save you?"

Chen Chao shot back irritably. "If there were that many sword immortals, would I even need to worry about walking through the desolate north?"

Yu Xiyi rolled his eyes weakly, but since Chen Chao could not see it, he felt it was a waste of effort.

Over the next few days, the two tried several different routes south, only to find that every single one was blocked by demons. It was clear that the demons were determined to capture both of them in one fell swoop.

At the base of a snowy mountain, Chen Chao set Yu Xiyi down and rubbed his sore shoulders, saying with a frown, "What did you eat growing up?"

Yu Xiyi ignored him and asked, "Are we heading north now?"

Chen Chao glanced into the distance, frustrated. "What else can we do?" "If we head south now, we'll definitely die together."

Yu Xiyi responded indifferently, "I don't care."

"But I do!" Chen Chao spat. "Dying together with you, who knows how many years it will take to find our bodies. Just thinking about it makes me feel uneasy in death."

Yu Xiyi waved his hand weakly.

Chen Chao understood and tossed over his wine gourd.

After taking a sip, Yu Xiyi smiled and said, "I do have an idea that might keep us alive a little longer."

Chen Chao glanced at him.

Yu Xiyi said softly, "Let's go and take a look at the Onan River?"