The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 209 - 208: Li Daohen

Chapter 209: Chapter 208: Li Daohen

Thud——

Blood sprayed across the sky; both Sun Qing and Lin Tiansheng had just died, and a Divine Alliance Warrior had also fallen under Lin Bai’s sword.

"Lin Bai, hurry and meet your death!"

At the same time, Divine Alliance Warriors were scrambling to rush up the No Return Cliff, hoping to kill Lin Bai after he was exhausted from his fierce battle with Lin Tiansheng and Sun Qing.

At this moment, another young man leaped onto the No Return Cliff.

As people recognized the face of this warrior, they exclaimed, "It’s Jiang Lian, the 28th ranked warrior in the Inner Gate Top Hundred!"

Those who raised their hands to strike at Lin Bai were increasingly higher ranked.

Jiang Lian appeared on the No Return Cliff, his eyes bursting forth a torrent of bloody light—rage incarnate—as he headed to confront Lin Bai.

"Die!"

Seeing Jiang Lian charging at him, Lin Bai’s entire body unleashed sword force. A storm appeared instantaneously, pervading miles, morphing into an unstoppable Sword Qi that struck Jiang Lian.

Despite Jiang Lian’s desperate resistance, Lin Bai’s sword was too powerful, burying Jiang Lian beneath the Sword Qi in a flash.

"Jiang Lian has taken action! Oh my god, the 28th-ranked warrior from the Inner Gate Top Hundred has taken action!"

"Senior Brother Jiang Lian took action... my god, Senior Brother Jiang Lian is dead..."

The many warriors were shocked by Jiang Lian’s action. But before they could calm their startled spirits, they were further astounded by Lin Bai’s single sword strike that killed Jiang Lian.

"Too fast!"

"Lin Bai’s sword, too terrifying!"

"Yes, Lin Bai’s sword, domineering, swift, as aggressive as one that can engulf the vast world, and as destructive as one that can annihilate the earth!"

"The sword skill practiced by Lin Bai is probably at least of the Earth-level sixth grade or above."

Not just all the warriors across the venue were shook by the strength Lin Bai displayed today.

Even the Sword Alliance Warriors looked at Lin Bai in disbelief.

They knew Lin Bai was strong, but they didn’t expect him to be this strong!

Especially Second Elder and Ji Bei, both of them were completely stunned as they watched Lin Bai.

Originally, Second Elder and Ji Bei thought that even with Lin Bai’s strong combat power, at most he would rank around fiftieth in the Inner Gate Top Hundred Ranking.

The five hundred-plus Sword Alliance Warriors they brought were there to rescue Lin Bai when he was defeated, to prepare for a deadly battle against the Divine Alliance!

Unexpectedly, in a flash, Lin Bai had already shot into the top twenty.

Even Jiang Lian, ranked twenty-eighth, had fallen under Lin Bai’s hand!

Shock!

It was too damned shocking!

The name, Lin Bai, would undoubtedly echo again throughout the Spirit Sword Sect, and even across the entire Shenwu Kingdom, after today!

"Lin Bai, you have unlimited potential! The Spirit Sword Sect, our Sword Alliance, have hope now!" The Second Elder said excitedly, "Jian Xuan, did you arrange for the genius Lin Bai to come to the Sword Alliance from heaven after you left?"

Second Elder exclaimed, "Jian Xuan, if you were still here, with you and Lin Bai working together, not just this small Shenwu Kingdom, even on the Miracle Ridge, there would be a place for our Spirit Sword Sect!"

"Jian Xuan, my disciple, where are you exactly?"

The Second Elder kept mumbling, his eyes full of sorrow.

Jian Xuan, a legendary name.

The foremost prodigy of Shenwu Kingdom a hundred years ago, and the number one Sword Cultivator amongst Lingdong’s 700 States a century ago.

The legends of Jian Xuan filled every corner of this world.

But a hundred years ago, the current Sect Leader of Spirit Sword Sect, Su Zhan, suddenly died, and Jian Xuan was accused of being a traitor. He was wounded by Su Zhan and fled the Spirit Sword Sect in a miserable state, subsequently vanishing without a trace.

Some time ago, there were rumors that traces of Jian Xuan had appeared in Dayue Kingdom, a neighboring country of Shenwu Kingdom.

Second Elder had at once dispatched Li Qingxuan to Dayue Kingdom to investigate. Several months had passed now, and although the news sent back by Li Qingxuan contained some traces, it was not clear where exactly Jian Xuan was.

Locating him would require more time, so Second Elder arranged for Li Qingxuan to stay in Dayue Kingdom.

At the same time, he sent other Sword Alliance experts there in secret.

On White Cloud Peak.

Ling Tianzi and Li Shanqing were sitting on either side of a small table, drinking and gazing at the battle on No Return Cliff from afar.

"Congratulations, Master." Li Shanqing said with a smile.

"What cause for celebration?" Ling Tianzi curiously asked.

Li Shanqing smiled gently, "Master, after searching for many years, you have finally found a follower of the Sword Art. Shouldn’t I offer congratulations?"

"He has not yet passed my test, nor become a Core Martial Artist. It’s still too soon to say," Ling Tianzi shook his head and replied.

"Heh, Master, you’re not unaware of Junior Brother’s capabilities. Right now, he can kill warriors from the top twenty of Inner Gate Top Hundred Ranking with ease. He has even kept some of his abilities hidden."

"Given Junior Brother’s current abilities, I’m guessing that only Murong Yeshen could fight him," he continued.

"Or in other words, Junior Brother is now effectively considered the top Earth Martial Realm expert in current Spirit Sword Sect."

"With his current fighting power, he should comfortably pass the Core Martial Artist Assessment Battle in one month."

"It seems he is destined to become my younger brother."

Li Shanqing chuckled happily.

"The Core Martial Artist Assessment Battle of Spirit Sword Sect will include masters of the Heaven Martial Realm. Lin Bai is currently only at the Eighth Level of Earth Martial Realm, why are you so certain he’ll surely succeed?"

"Moreover, he has already fallen out with the Divine Alliance. He’ll surely be besieged by Divine Alliance during the Core Martial Artist Assessment Battle in one month. Rather than completing the assessment, it would be good if he could just survive."

Ling Tianzi let out a faint smile.

Li Shanqing laughed, "There’s still time. Besides, Master, Junior Brother was cultivating at the Xuanwu Realm only three months ago. Now, in a short span of three months, Junior Brother has already achieved dominance in the Earth Martial Realm of the Spirit Sword Sect."

"I believe in Junior Brother’s abilities. In one month, he’ll definitely become a Core Martial Artist!"

"Furthermore, I trust in the power of the Demonic Martial Soul even more!"

"Since it can be referred to as demonic, it must hold the power to defy the heavens!"

Li Shanqing said firmly.

"A Demonic Martial Soul..." Upon hearing these four words, Ling Tianzi’s smile froze momentarily but he soon began laughing, raising his drink along with Li Shanqing.

...

The fierce battle on the No Return Cliff continued.

After Jiang Lian’s death, one by one, the top twenty warriors from the Inner Gate Top Hundred List challenged Lin Bai.

But undoubtedly, they were all killed by Lin Bai.

"Another one is dead!"

"It’s the twenty-first ranked Wen Citian on the Inner Gate Top Hundred List!"

"Wen Citian is also dead!"

Many warriors took a deep breath.

Each person Lin Bai killed was a renowned genius in Spirit Sword Sect. Each one of them was an exceptional talent standing head and shoulders above many.

Normally, ordinary warriors would respectfully salute them upon meeting.

But now, they were falling easily to Lin Bai’s sword.

"Lin Bai has already killed his way into the top thirty, up next will the Divine Alliance send out their top twenty masters!"

"Who will go next?"

The warriors collectively turned their gazes towards the Divine Alliance Camp where ten-odd powerful warriors from the top twenty of Inner Gate Top Hundred List stood.

Su Cang looked at Lin Bai, raging with fury, "Damnable, detestable! You dare slay so many of our Divine Alliance’s masters!"

"I won’t let you continue being rampant!"

"Li Daohen! It’s your turn."

Su Cang’s murderous intent surged as he turned back to Li Daohen and commanded.

"Alright!" Li Daohen’s aloof face showed no change, as cold as ever. Lifting his chilling katana, he took step by step onto No Return Cliff.

Each step Li Daohen took emitted an intimidating pressure and an icy, biting aura which enveloped the entire No Return Cliff.

In that moment, the No Return Cliff seemed to have turned into a slice of hell, filled with the scent of death!

"Li Daohen..., this killing maniac is finally making his move!"

Although Li Daohen only ranked seventeenth in Inner Gate Top Hundred List, his fame in the Inner Gate was second only to Murong Yeshen.

The reason was simple, Li Daohen had killed too many people!

From the time Li Daohen entered the sight of the warriors in Spirit Sword Sect till now, the number of people Li Daohen has killed could probably form a small city!