The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 559 - 558: Sword Art Geniuses from Various Countries!

Chapter 559: Chapter 558: Sword Art Geniuses from Various Countries!

Hearing Yejian Qiu also express concern about this year’s sword cultivators, Lin Bai became even more curious.

Lin Bai smiled and said, "Please, Brother Ye, tell me more."

Yejian Qiu laughed, "Brother Lin, do you know where the largest number of sword cultivators are in the entire Lingdong 700 States?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Bai pointed thoughtfully at the ground, "Here! The Heavenly Sword Dynasty!"

Yejian Qiu smiled, "Yes, it’s here. The warriors of the Heavenly Sword Dynasty all use swords, not learning any other martial arts, and the Famous Sword Manor is the largest sword cultivation sect within the Heavenly Sword Dynasty!"

"Without exaggeration, basically eighty percent of all the renowned sword cultivators in the entire Lingdong 700 States come from the Heavenly Sword Dynasty. Among this eighty percent, at least ninety percent are disciples of the Famous Sword Manor!"

Lin Bai silently nodded his head.

The Famous Sword Manor, as a sacred land for sword cultivators, had cultivated disciples who were all peerless geniuses in sword art.

Yejian Qiu said, "In this year’s sword discussion, the Famous Sword Manor has put forth quite a lot of valuable things."

"In May of last year, the Famous Sword Manor organized a disciple competition, selecting eighteen individuals from their peers, allowing them to inherit eighteen spirit swords."

Lin Bai said, "The Eighteen Swords Master?"

Yejian Qiu laughed, "Exactly, it’s Su Xingmang who you had a bit of a conflict with in the Welcoming Guests Hall earlier. He is one of the Eighteen Swords Masters!"

"The Eighteen Swords Master, each holding a fifth-grade spiritual item, and among these fifth-grade spiritual items are some of the very best. Combining them with the unique techniques of the spirit swords, their power is several times greater than ordinary fifth-grade spiritual tools!"

"These eighteen are one of the major opponents in this year’s sword discussion competition!"

Lin Bai agreed with a nod.

For instance, Su Xingmang, who possesses a fifth-grade Star Sword and even knows the Stellar Sword Skill that is unique to the Star Sword. His skills, combined with the Spirit Sword, boost his power several times, truly formidable.

Yejian Qiu continued, "Next would be the four Sword Emperors of the Famous Sword Manor. I fought them last year, but they were still a little green. This year, however, they are extraordinary."

"Especially Jian Ruohan, this girl gives me an entirely different feeling this year from the last one!"

"She’s so powerful this year that I have some reservations."

Yejian Qiu lauded Jian Ruohan with praises.

Lin Bai said, "I heard that Jian Ruohan only won the seventy-second place in the sword discussion last year?"

Yejian Qiu said with a smile, "Yes, Jian Ruohan was seventy-second in the competition last year, but Brother Lin, do you know what her cultivation level was when Jian Ruohan won the seventy-second place?"

Lin Bai looked curiously at Yejian Qiu.

According to Lin Bai’s estimation, to make it into the top hundred of the sword discussion, Jian Ruohan should at least have been at the late stage of the Half-Step Divine Pill Realm.

Yejian Qiu said with a smile, "Jian Ruohan, last year, claimed the seventy-second rank in the sword discussion when she was only at the Ninth Layer of the Heaven Martial Realm!"

Hiss!

Lin Bai took a sharp breath.

His eyes widened, pupils shrinking.

Shock!

Yejian Qiu’s words brought a huge shock to Lin Bai.

When Jian Ruohan was at the Ninth Layer of the Heaven Martial Realm, she obtained a rank of seventy-second in the sword discussion, which was utterly astonishing.

It was known that there were 700 states in Lingdong, and the first sword cultivator of these 700 states gathered at the Famous Sword Manor. Basically, all of them were at the Great Perfection of the Half-step Divine Pill Realm.

The first sword cultivator in these 700 states undoubtedly ranked within the top five hundred in the martial arts competition.

But Jian Ruohan fought tenaciously with her sword, achieving a rank in the top hundred of the sword competition with a cultivation level at the Ninth Layer of the Heaven Martial Realm!

This surprised Lin Bai a bit.

Lin Bai knew that even if he used all his tactics at the Ninth Layer of the Heaven Martial Realm, he could compete with a warrior at the Great Perfection of the Half-step Divine Pill Realm, but he couldn’t defeat one.

Yejian Qiu said, "Isn’t it amazing?"

Lin Bai agreed with a wry smile.

Yejian Qiu said, "That’s why, I believe Jian Ruohan will certainly be a significant threat this year!"

Lin Bai shared the same sentiment.

Since Jian Ruohan had ranked 72nd last year with her strength at the Heaven Martial Realm Ninth Layer, it was certain that her target this year, when she had reached the Great Perfection of the Half-step Divine Pill Realm, would be the first position.

Yejian Qiu said, "Next in line is Feng Yunxiu."

"The Crown Prince of the Fengyun Dynasty, and the uncrowned king of the Dongling First Sword Cultivator, Feng Yunxiu," laughed Lin Bai.

Yejian Qiu laughed, "Ha ha ha, exactly, Feng Yunxiu’s goal is undoubtedly me. If he defeats me, he would rightfully be the Dongling First Sword Cultivator."

"He, too, should not be underestimated. With his Nine-element Sword Box of Heaven Level First Grade, his power is unfathomable. He’s probably the second genius in Lingdong right after Lin Zi’er."

Yejian Qiu held Feng Yunxiu in high regard.

Lin Bai also strongly felt that Feng Yunxiu might be a formidable opponent.

Continuing, Yejian Qiu said, "The Four Sword Emperors and the Eighteen Sword Masters from the Famous Sword Manor, Feng Yunxiu, they are the highlights in the top ten of this year’s Sword Debate and Martial Arts Competition."

"Next are those coming from the Martial Arts Empire within the Lingdong 700 States."

"For example, the Prince of Fire Sword. He is the first Sword Cultivator of the Fire Burning Kingdom. Having cultivated his Flame Sword Skill to the very pinnacle, he is also a challenging opponent."

"There are also many sword cultivators from the 700 states, such as Young Master Yishan, Qiu Bei, Gentle Breeze Hermit, Wailing Swordsman, Qi Tianzhu, and so on. The strength of these swordsmen is almost indistinguishable from the Eighteen Sword Masters."

Lin Bai listened as Yejian Qiu detailed the skilled sword cultivators who would be participating in this year’s competition.

After listening, Lin Bai laughed, "So it seems the hot favorites for this year’s championship will likely be between you, Feng Yunxiu, and Jian Ruohan."

Yejian Qiu laughed, "Now the rumors suggest that the three of us should be the top three competitors in this year’s Sword Debate and Martial Arts Competition."

"As for who takes first, second, or third, that would have to be decided through battles after we get to the Sword Discussion City!"

The warriors who have arrived at the Famous Sword Manor are all guessing who the First Sword Cultivator would be this year.

Many people were certain that Jian Ruohan, Feng Yunxiu, and Yejian Qiu would undoubtedly rank in the top three.

The Four Sword Emperors and the Eighteen Swords Master would most likely be in the top thirty.

The First Sword Cultivator within the Lingdong Martial Arts Empire would vie for positions within the top hundred.

People like Young Master Yishan, Qiu Bei, Gentle Breeze Hermit, Wailing Swordsman, Qi Tianzhu, and others would enter the top two hundred.

Throughout the afternoon, Yejian Qiu spoke to Lin Bai about some of the more famous sword cultivators from within the Lingdong 700 States, greatly broadening Lin Bai’s knowledge.

At dusk.

Yejian Qiu left Sword River Palace.

"Then, Brother Lin, see you in Sword Discussion City!"

As Yejian Qiu was about to leave, he cheerfully said to Lin Bai.

Lin Bai laughed, "Alright, see you in Sword Discussion City."

Lin Bai saw Yejian Qiu off at the gate of the Sword River Palace.

At this time, Lishu An finally ran over and said tremblingly, "Senior Brother Lin Bai, I was wrong before. Please, don’t take it to heart, and don’t kick me out of the Sword River Palace!"

Lin Bai looked at Lishu An and shook his head, "Forget it."

Like receiving a pardon, Lishu An hurriedly thanked him, "Thank you, Senior Brother Lin Bai, thank you, Senior Brother Lin Bai."

Lin Bai said, "I need to rest now. Unless it’s something important, don’t disturb me."

"Call me when it’s time to start the Sword Debate and Martial Arts Competition."

Lishu An responded, "Yes."

Just as Lin Bai was about to turn around and enter Sword River Palace.

Suddenly a sweet, joyous and youthful voice came from the distance, "Brother Lin Bai..."