The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 778 - 776: He Qian’s Killing Intent

Chapter 778: Chapter 776: He Qian’s Killing Intent

The red-faced Da Han collapsed on the ground, his eyes gradually dimming, his vitality completely vanished. Blood continually flowed from the large hole in his chest.

Lin Bai strode out of the woods, radiating an aura of death, and took the flying swords back into his Dantian with just a thought.

"You brought this upon yourselves," he muttered.

Lin Bai took a deep breath, his expression grim.

"Let’s keep moving," he said.

Lin Bai picked up the storage bags of the three men. Aside from some spiritual stones, there was nothing else in them that caught his attention.

There were about a million spiritual stones, all of which Lin Bai put into his own storage bag.

Half a day later.

Lin Bai had basically traversed the entire Lingfan Mountain Range.

On the way, he encountered many warriors who wanted to kill him. However, with Lin Bai’s strength, the only ones in the Lingfan Mountain Range who could give him a worthy fight were Longqing Feng, Qin Beiao, and Fang Ji.

Even He Qian, Lin Bai didn’t put him in his eyes.

"Brother He Qian, Lin Bai is just ahead," someone said.

"After entering the Lingfan Mountain, Lin Bai seems to be looking for something. Many people tried to kill him, but they were all killed instead."

"Brother He Qian, Lin Bai’s sword skills are very formidable. Are you really going to confront him?"

A group of warriors surrounded He Qian, talking excitedly.

In his green robes and resolute face, He Qian looked up and said coldly, "Lin Bai, I said that in Lingfan Mountain, I would take back all that I lost."

"I am the number one genius and the first sword cultivator of Tianding City."

"Today, you will surely lose under my sword!"

He Qian sprang forward and rushed to towards where Lin Bai was.

"Let’s go, quick! Follow him! Brother He Qian is about to duel with Lin Bai."

"The two acknowledged first sword cultivators of Tianding City, I wonder who will come out on top?"

"Yeah, Lin Bai has a strong sword technique, but Brother He Qian is not weak, their fight will definitely be exciting!"

Many of He Qian’s follower warriors became excited when they saw He Qian going after Lin Bai. They eagerly followed him.

On Guan Tian Peak.

More than 5,000 warriors were again spectating the event.

Most of these people were warriors from the Nine Courtyards of the Miracle Ridge.

Many came to see if a Monster-level Newcomer King would emerge this year.

Jian Ruohan’s gaze continuously roamed the Lingfan Mountain Range, but after searching for a while, there was a hint of disappointment in her eyes.

"He did pull out three Miracle Ridge invitations during his time at the Famous Sword Manor. He probably would’ve directly entered one of the Nine Courtyards of the Miracle Ridge."

"He... he shouldn’t be here."

Jian Ruohan chuckled bitterly at herself.

"Miss Jian Ruohan seems to be looking for someone. Is a friend of yours here too?" At this moment, a light laugh echoed in Jian Ruohan’s ears.

Turning her head, she saw a young woman in a red dress named Hong Su, and a dignified and cold-looking woman named Ye Suxin approaching.

"May I ask who you two are? Do you know me?" Jian Ruohan asked curiously.

Hong Su smiled, "My name is Hong Su, a disciple from the Heavenly Sound Court. This is my good friend, Ye Suxin. She is from the Five Peaks."

Upon hearing this, Jian Ruohan’s face changed abruptly: "Hong Su! Five Peaks!"

"So you are the Chief Disciple of the Heavenly Sound Court, Senior Sister Hong Su."

"I have met Senior Sisters Hong Su and Ye Suxin."

Jian Ruohan greeted them with a fist salute.

Hong Su chuckled, "Sister Jian Ruohan, there is no need to be so formal. I am well aware of the two unparalleled geniuses that recently joined the Sword Art Academy."

"Unfortunately, the Famous Sword Manor has always been the place for the Sword Art Academy to select talents. We from the Heavenly Sound Court can’t intervene. Otherwise, I would really want to snatch Sister Jian Ruohan from the Sword Art Academy."

"Our Heavenly Sound Court’s ’Red Dust Qin Sword Skill’ is in no way inferior to the Sword Art Academy’s sword cultivation methods."

With a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth, Hong Su stated.

Jian Ruohan gratefully smiled and said, "Thank you for your kind words, Senior Sister Hong Su. If I find the time, I will surely pay a visit to Senior Sister Hong Su in the Heavenly Sound Court."

"Alright," Hong Su chuckled, her red lips pursed.

At that very moment...

Shouts of surprise echoed from Guan Tian Peak: "He Qian is about to encounter Lin Bai!"

"Yes, from his trajectory, it seems he’s heading straight for Lin Bai."

"After Lin Bai entered the Lingfan Mountain Range, he became so low-key, concealing his whereabouts. And yet, he’s still found by He Qian."

"I know of He Qian, he was hailed as the First Sword Cultivator in Tianding City!"

"Lin Bai passed twenty rounds in the Wooden Puppet Alley - truly an achievement for the ages!"

Many warriors on Guan Tian Peak erupted in shouts of surprise.

While Jian Ruohan had been chatting cheerfully with Hong Su, the surprised shouts from those around them made him turn his head. In an instant, his gaze fixed onto the Lingfan Mountain Range, where he spotted Lin Bai.

From his vantage point atop Guan Tian Peak, Jian Ruohan saw Lin Bai walk into a canyon. At the other end of the canyon, He Qian was also stepping in.

One entered from the eastern side of the canyon.

The other from the western side.

Their paths were about to cross.

This was inevitably going to lead to a fierce fight!

Ye Suxin was also watching the canyon intently, her gaze focused on Lin Bai who was about to encounter He Qian.

Hong Su saw Jian Ruohan’s expression and responded with a small smile.

But then, she saw Ye Suxin’s demeanor and immediately wore a puzzled expression.

"What’s going on? Why is little sister Suxin so concerned about that canyon?"

"It seems like she’s worried about someone?"

"Is she worried about Lin Bai? Or is she worried about He Qian?"

Hong Su was perceptive and instantly noticed the subtle changes in Jian Ruohan and Ye Suxin’s behaviours.

Seeing Jian Ruohan in a state like that, Hong Su deduced that he must be friends with Lin Bai and so his particular attention was justified.

But Ye Suxin’s case was different.

Ye Suxin hailed from the Five Peaks. Her father was the ruler of Lingdong’s number one dynasty, the Holy Night Dynasty, and one of the three supreme sect leaders on Miracle Ridge. He held the power to control all matters within the Five Peaks. His lofty position and influence was unassailable.

Given her father’s teaching, Ye Suxin would not act so indiscreetly in such circumstances.

"They’ve encountered!"

"He Qian must harbor intense hatred for Lin Bai."

"Lin Bai’s appearance stole all the glory from He Qian."

"Today’s meeting between He Qian and Lin Bai is going to end in a life-and-death battle."

"Today will decide who deserves the title of Tianding City’s First Sword Cultivator."

Many warriors were getting excited, their eyes fixed on the canyon.

Seeing Lin Bai, a look of surprise ran across Jian Ruohan’s face as he thought to himself, "How could this be? Doesn’t Lin Bai have an invitation? Why is he participating in the Lingfan Mountain Range test?"

Inside the canyon...

Lin Bai’s eyes shone like a restless dragon. He looked around, golden light blazing in his eyes and said, "This canyon isn’t bad. I can use it as a hideout."

"I’ll just wait till the Lingfan Mountain Range test is over."

"Once the Yu Tian Shen Formation closes after the test, nobody can get in or out of here!"

"The formation offers strong defence. This will be the first perfect gift prepared for the Giant God’s Intent!"

Standing in the canyon, Lin Bai chuckled to himself.

"Lin Bai, your life is over!"

Just then, from the end of the canyon, a roar followed by a powerful Sword Intention came whistling.

A Sword Qi, breaking through the canyon and galloping between heaven and earth, was heading straight towards Lin Bai with an unstoppable force.