The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 1356 - 1354: The Destroyer! The Destruction Realm!

Chapter 1356: Chapter 1354: The Destroyer! The Destruction Realm!

In the midst of the banquet, Lin Bai and Zhang Jianxing locked gazes, their supreme swords stirring up formidable tempests, with fierce winds howling throughout the great hall. Weaker warriors trembled uncontrollably under the pressure of their sword might!

At that moment, Ni Xiangen approached with a light laugh, saying, "If the two of you wish to spar, surely it need not be so urgent. The wine has not even been finished, so why start now?"

Lin Bai responded with a slight smile, taking a cup of wine from Ni Xiangen’s hand and sheathing the Demonic Sword. "Brother Zhang," he said, "I think Miss Ni Xiangen is right, there’s no rush for today."

Following suit, Zhang Jianxing sheathed the Demon Sword, saying with a light chuckle, "Alright then."

"Fating graced me with the opportunity to spar with you, Brother Zhang, and for that, I am lucky. Come, Brother Zhang, a toast to you," Lin Bai said with a faint smile, lifting his cup.

Zhang Jianxing replied calmly, "Thank you, Brother Dongfang."

Thereupon, the three drank off their cups together.

Afterward, Lin Bai lingered a while longer exchanging pleasantries with Zhang Jianxing and Ni Xiangen before returning to his seat.

The sword masters of the Two Demonic Swords had made a monumental first impression, and their epic encounter today in the Ding Tian Palace would surely be recorded in the annals of the Lingnan martial arts history!

"Brother Dongfang..." Returning to his seat, Lin Bai noticed Xue Qing’s eyes wide with terror, his body drenched in sweat.

Curious, Lin Bai asked, "Xue Qing, what’s wrong?"

Wiping his sweat, Xue Qing replied, "Brother Dongfang, the sword might you and Zhang Jianxing displayed just now was too overwhelming, it scared me to death! I thought you were about to take action right that instant?"

With a nonchalant smile, Lin Bai reassured him, "Even if we were to spar, it wouldn’t be in such a moment. I’ve come to understand the purpose of Zhang Jianxing’s visit; it seems the Lingnan Continent ultimately cannot accommodate two famed swords!"

Xue Qing persisted with nervousness, "Brother Dongfang, if you were to battle Zhang Jianxing, are you confident you could defeat him?"

Lin Bai gave a mysterious smile, "Would it be that easy? The mere fact that he has earned the recognition of the Demon Sword suggests that his sword arts talent is nearly on par with mine!"

"Moreover, during our brief exchange earlier, I couldn’t discern which realm of comprehension he has cultivated!"

"Zhang Jianxing, walking the path of the sword!"

"Such an intriguing name. I wonder if it’s his real one."

Lin Bai reminisced; on the Sky Ladder Stone Stele, Zhang Jianxing was described as "having an unknown origin," much like Lin Bai himself, who had suddenly appeared in Lingnan, wielding one of the five legendary swords.

The banquet continued into the late night.

Nearly every prince and princess present had come to drink with Lin Bai.

And some talents, who had reached the Second Step on the Sky Ladder, approached Lin Bai for a toast — some in respect, while others harbored less friendly intentions.

Some geniuses from the Second Step wanted to gauge Lin Bai’s strength and even brazenly issued challenges, hoping to face him at the Disciple Recruitment Conference.

Lin Bai readily accepted each and every challenge!

Among The Three Young Masters, apart from Young Master Hu Long and the Star Prince, Young Master Qian Shui and the Wine Fairy eagerly stood to toast with Dongfang Bai and Zhang Jianxing.

However, Young Master Hu Long and the Star Prince scoffed at the two bearers of the famed swords.

As for Hu Xianer, she captivated a throng of geniuses and princes, enthralling them completely.

After an extravagant drinking session, the Sixth Prince brought specially invited singers and musicians from the Azure Dragon Empire, and soon, the sounds of dance and music filled the Ding Tian Palace.

Lin Bai and Xue Qing settled down to watch.

After a while, Lin Bai said with a smile, "Well, there’s nothing more of interest here. Let’s go, head back."

Xue Qing nodded slightly. Having met all whom he had wished to meet at this place, and seeing that Lin Bai wanted to leave, he naturally prepared to depart alongside him.

"Brother Dongfang is leaving?" the Sixth Prince, seeing Lin Bai and Xue Qing rise, curiously inquired with a smile.

"Yes," Lin Bai replied with a smile, "I must return to my cultivation."

The Sixth Prince laughed and said, "Haha, if that’s the case, then I won’t keep Brother Dongfang any longer. This is my Sound Transmission Talisman; should you arrive at the Azure Dragon Empire in the future, you can use this talisman to contact me directly, and I’ll be sure to welcome you!"

"Thank you, Sixth Prince," Lin Bai replied, taking the Sound Transmission Talisman and preparing to leave.

"Brother Dongfang, wait a moment, let’s leave together."

At this time, Ni Xiangen also came over.

Immediately after, Ni Xiangen said farewell to the Sixth Prince and many friends and then left the Ding Tian Palace with Lin Bai!

Outside Ding Tian Palace, Ni Xiangen’s maid, Xiang’er, came up to them.

Together the four of them left the Ding Tian Palace!

Outside Ding Tian Palace, a large number of martial artists saw Ni Xiangen and Lin Bai come out and were all astonished!

Xue Qing and Xiang’er followed behind Dongfang Bai and Ni Xiangen who walked at the forefront.

"It seems that this year’s Disciple Recruitment Conference in Purple Gold City will be particularly lively," Ni Xiangen said with a light smile. "We really guessed right; the Two Demonic Swords are bound to have a battle!"

Lin Bai chuckled, "As inheritors of famous swords, once Zhang Jianxing came to Purple Gold City, I knew this would happen. But it’s fine, for us martial artists, the opportunity to spar with a true master is a boon."

Ni Xiangen chuckled, "Then be careful, Brother Dongfang. I’ve already sensed the Realm of Comprehension that Zhang Jianxing is cultivating, and it seems to be an extremely formidable one!"

"Oh? Miss Ni, you felt that?" Lin Bai expressed in surprise.

Ni Xiangen smiled slightly and said, "Did you forget, Brother Dongfang, that when you and Zhang Jianxing were at sword’s point, it was I who came over with the wine glass?"

"Is my wine that easy to drink?"

Ni Xiangen’s lips curved into a gentle smile.

Lin Bai’s eyes narrowed as he recalled the confrontation between the Demonic Sword and the Demon Sword; indeed, it was Ni Xiangen who had approached with wine in hand.

Lin Bai laughed and said, "No need for mystery then, Miss Ni. What exactly is the Realm of Comprehension that Zhang Jianxing is cultivating?"

Ni Xiangen smiled slightly, her gaze sharpening, "If I’m not mistaken, it should be... the Destruction Realm!"

"The Destruction Realm?" Lin Bai was somewhat puzzled.

Ni Xiangen calmly explained, "This is an extremely profound realm, very difficult to comprehend. Throughout the Barbaric Ancient Continent, there have only been a bare fifty martial artists from the ancient past until now that have successfully cultivated the Destruction Realm!"

"This realm is incredibly powerful; once mastered, every action, every glance, even every breath holds the power to annihilate heaven and earth!"

"Do you remember when Zhang Jianxing first arrived in Purple Gold City, on that Cold Mountain, and he killed a Great Perfection Demon Beast King of the Flying Sky Realm with a single sword strike?"

"If it weren’t for the power of the Destruction Realm, even as the inheritor of the Demon Sword, that strike couldn’t possibly hold such formidable power!"

Lin Bai listened thoughtfully as Ni Xiangen introduced the concept.

Ni Xiangen continued, "The Destruction Realm, martial artists who cultivate this realm carry the power of destruction wherever they go, be it cities, mountain ranges, forests, or immortals and monsters. Anyone who stands in their way will be annihilated!"

Lin Bai nodded in realization, "It seems Zhang Jianxing won’t be easy to deal with."

Ni Xiangen chuckled, "Brother Dongfang, there’s another thing. Throughout history in the Martial World, there are three comprehensions that are particularly feared!"

"These three realms are the Slaughter Comprehension, the Death Aura, and the Destruction Realm!"

"Martial artists who cultivate Slaughter, Death, and Destruction are known as Destroyers!"

"Because wherever they go, heaven and earth are destroyed, all beings are erased, and all things become desolate!"

Hearing this, Lin Bai’s eyes sparkled, and he murmured to himself, "Destroyers..."