Told You I Can Turn Back Time
Chapter 106: Flying Sword Assassination (5 updates for subscription and monthly pass)

Chapter 106: Chapter 106: Flying Sword Assassination (5 updates for subscription and monthly pass)

Hearing what Xuanzhenzi had said, many of the "heroes" present promptly stood up, indicating their willingness to take immediate action and relieve Xuanzhenzi of his troubles.

Xuanzhenzi smiled and waved his hand dismissively, "It’s but a petty thief. Behold as I eliminate him with my Sword Control."

No sooner had he spoken than he opened his mouth to emit a stream of silvery sword light which flew out and circled Wangxing Pavilion gracefully.

Watching the unpredictable glimmer that continually emitted a chilling Sword Qi, everyone present broke out in a cold sweat, feeling as though their lives at that very moment were no longer under their own control.

For a time, the thoughts of everyone present were in turmoil, some were filled with fear, others brimmed with longing, still others envied beyond measure...

"Sword light soaring across, like swallows flitting and dragons roaming, this Xuanzhenzi has indeed mastered the superior technique of flying swords. Ah, if one day I too could grasp the legacy of the Sword Hero, even death would leave me without regrets."

"This flying sword’s light extends over a zhang* in length. It’s probably an ancient sword revered for over two hundred years within the Heavenly Will Sect, a treasure beyond price. If only I could borrow it and play with it for just one night..."

"With Xuanzhenzi’s dazzling display of the sword today, it’s likely that all followers within Dongya Prefecture will look to him from now on. I’ve heard that he has also proposed marriage to his niece Jing Shiyu, hmph, typical of the demon people from a heretical sect, each one more depraved and shameless than the last, inspiring intense envy..."

Let’s not dwell on the various thoughts of the people present; Xuanzhenzi saw everyone’s gaze and was satisfied with a smile, saying:

"During my time in the city, I’ve been constantly told about this little thief and Shiyu acting suspiciously and intimately."

"Yet I never believed a word of it, my niece is innocent and pure, so how could she collude with outsiders to harm her own sect members?"

"Today, I shall take the thief’s head and clear my niece’s name."

While he was speaking, the sword light shot through the air like lightning, and under the watchful eyes of many, it had already streaked towards a courtyard not far away.

...

That very night, after sending out Master Bai, Lin Xing sat in his courtyard to practice his spiritual vision.

But without the aid of time reversal, his progress in practicing spiritual vision these past days was limited, and he had yet to truly master this skill.

"Dongya Prefecture is still too safe. I should leave tomorrow and head north to seek out more dangerous places to hone my skills."

"And find another demon to prepare for the relics required for my next enhancement."

Just as Lin Xing was feeling slightly vexed, a strange screech passed by his ear, and immediately he felt a chill in his head and lost consciousness.

When he came to his senses, Lin Xing found himself still sitting in the yard untouched.

A look of incredulity crossed his face: "How could I be instantly killed while practicing peacefully at home?"

This time, Lin Xing didn’t close his eyes to practice spiritual vision, but rather stared wide-eyed at his surroundings.

Finally, after more than ten minutes, he saw a streak of sword light slicing through the darkness, heading straight for him.

With a whoosh, he felt a chill at his neck and felt as though he was lifted into the air, even seeing his own headless body sitting motionless on the ground.

When he came to again, Lin Xing let out a sigh of relief: "I was indeed being murdered."

Once he had confirmed the process of being killed, Lin Xing relaxed and began to practice his spiritual vision earnestly.

With death after death and time reversal after time reversal, with ample time at his disposal, Lin Xing finally mastered the spiritual vision skill.

He sensed subtly in his heart and could detect the light signifying spiritual vision in his mind.

Spiritual Vision (Level 1, 0%)

As the spiritual thoughts flowed out from the depths of his mind, invisible waves surged in all directions, and even with his eyes closed, Lin Xing felt as though he could see everything around him clearly.

However, this kind of "seeing" was still colorless and lacked some detail.

But the advantage was that as the spiritual thoughts passed through the walls, he found he was able to "see" a bit of space behind the walls.

Lin Xing knew he needed more practice to continue to enhance his spiritual vision, to reach higher levels to see more clearly.

Afterwards, he continued to practice repetitively in the flow of reversed time until he felt his spirit starting to fatigue and decided to cease practicing.

Spiritual Vision (Level 1 0%)→(Level 1 89%)

The reason he didn’t practice to the limit before stopping was simply that the person controlling the flying sword was, after all, there to kill him. Lin Xing still planned to reserve some energy to confront his attacker.

So, once more, time reversed, and Lin Xing pondered his strategy against the enemy.

"This person’s flying sword skills are much more powerful than my Object Manipulation Skill."

"Not only is the power enough to kill me instantly, but with remote Sword Control, I don’t even know where the person is."

"It’s not wise to confront such an opponent head-on."

After thinking it over, Lin Xing gradually formulated an idea in his mind.

He punctured his fingertip and began to cast the opening Secret Technique.

When that flying sword pierced the sky towards him, he quickly opened the door and leaped inside.

The flying sword was incredibly fast. Lin Xing died twice before successfully luring the sword into the present world, yet emerged without a scratch.

Seeing the sword suddenly fall upon entering the real world, Lin Xing’s face lit up with joy, and he promptly dashed back in whilst the gate was still sustained.

...

Atop the Wangxing Pavilion.

The originally bustling banquet had fallen into a hush.

All present were looking in the direction of Xuanzhenzi’s Sword Control, craning their necks only to see the sword light disappear into the night, failing to return for a long time.

Just as everyone was speculating wildly, Xuanzhenzi’s face grew increasingly ugly.

Just now, when his flying sword arrived above that courtyard, it had sensed a man with a strong vital force.

Without a word, he controlled the sword to stab at the other.

But with this strike, the flying sword lost connection with him.

"Gone?"

"Why did my flying sword lose connection?"

"Could it be that a higher power has taken away my flying sword?"

He thought of the ancient sword that had been passed down for two hundred years by the Heavenly Will Sect.

He thought of the countless resources he had expended to snatch it from the hands of those old men at the headquarters.

He thought of how he had nurtured this ancient sword day and night for over a decade.

Xuanzhenzi’s complexion grew even more sullen, and disregarding the many people present, he leaped up, plunging down from Wangxing Pavilion, and sped towards Lin Xing’s location.

He left a roomful of guests at a loss, each sticking their heads out to see in the direction Xuanzhenzi had gone.

And in the blink of an eye, Xuanzhenzi arrived at the courtyard.

With a sweep of his long sleeve, his terrifying spirit power tore open the courtyard door, and he saw a young man standing in the middle of the yard, his back to him.

Xuanzhenzi, trying to be patient, said, "Is it you who has taken my flying sword?"

The other turned around, revealing a young face weary from fatigue.

Spiritual Vision (Level 1 89%)→(Level 2 32%)

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