Chapter 462 - 457: Please, True Monarch, Grant Me a Sword

"I knew you would come." Master Wu Ai’s ruby lips parted. Her tone was gentle, but her words filled the Demon Sect Masters with a sense of foreboding, causing cold sweat to bead on their brows.

"Don’t be afraid," Master Bai Zhan said, his expression grave. After Master Wu Ai had blocked his Flying Sword, he hadn’t immediately attacked again. "She’s bluffing! There are so many of us. You really think we can’t handle the two of them?"

After calmly scanning the surroundings with his Divine Sense, Huang Bo Master nodded. "That’s right. I’ve checked. Within a radius of several miles, it’s just the two of them."

Blood Sacrifice True Master let out a strange laugh. "Hehehehe... Master Wu Ai, you are indeed a legend. None of us are your match one-on-one. But if the four of us attack together, I’ll chop my own head off and let you kick it like a ball if you can last for the time it takes an incense stick to burn. As for Master Hui Feng, our juniors can handle her. After all, you’re only in the Core Formation Early Stage, Master Hui Feng. It would be dishonorable for us to fight you."

Master Hui Feng was a beautiful young woman with delicate features, but her eyes shone with vibrant life, giving her a heroic air. She scoffed, "Don’t make me laugh. You Demon Children care about what’s honorable? That’s the biggest joke I’ve ever heard. Enough talk. If you have the guts, come at me. Let’s see how I deal with you!"

Huang Bo Master and Master Bai Zhan conversed with their Divine Sense for a few moments. Both concluded that Master Wu Ai and Master Hui Feng were bluffing, so they decided to strike immediately.

"Oh, right," Master Wu Ai said with a smile just then. Though her aura was fading, her eyes and teeth seemed to shine all the brighter. "Let me tell you something. Before I came, I already knew my time was up. The moment I swing my sword, I will pass away."

"Oh?" Huang Bo Master halted his charge, standing atop a Flying Sword. Though doubt flickered in his heart, his gaze remained cold. "Your indifference to life and death is admirable, Master Wu Ai. In that case, we just need to wait a moment, and you’ll drop dead, correct?"

Master Wu Ai gave a sly smile. "But I didn’t swing my sword just now."

"That’s not right!" Blood Reward Master, who had been silent until now like an afterthought but was the most skilled in Magical Combat of the four, frowned and said, "I clearly felt the Sword Intent of the Celestial Dao Sword. It was vast and majestic, and along with the Human Dao Sword, it has already balanced the world’s Yin Yang and ordered the earth’s energy. Besides you, who else could possess such a profound Celestial Dao Sword Intent? It can’t be that all of us are under some illusion, can it?"

"That’s right, who could it be? Who possesses such a profound Celestial Dao Sword? Why don’t you take a guess?" Master Wu Ai’s expression became more and more like that of a young girl.

She, whose time was nearly up and was about to enter the Celestial Five Declines, was now glowing with radiance despite her fading aura. Even that single strand of gray hair had, at some point, turned black again.

"Something’s wrong! Let’s go, now!" Blood Reward Master suddenly retreated, shouting as he fell back.

Everyone was stunned by Blood Reward Master’s panicked state.

They all knew that Blood Reward Master was usually a man of few words, quiet and reserved. But he was an expert in Magical Combat with extremely sharp instincts, and had often defeated stronger opponents in the past.

He had first made a name for himself during the great battle against Master Nine. Later, he had even defied the hierarchy, slaying the Holy Blood Sect’s Supreme Elder, Nong Jiasong, in a one-on-one duel.

Why would such a pillar of the Demon Sect be so panicked and disheveled?

Just then, the rapidly retreating Blood Reward Master suddenly stopped. A soft "PUFF" was heard as a blood-drenched hand, with fingers held together like a sword, pierced through his chest from behind.

"I didn’t really want to kill anyone from the Holy Blood Sect, but I heard you killed Nong Jiasong? Nong Jiasong was always quite respectful to me, never failing to send a gift during the new year and other festivals. Since you killed him, I have no choice but to avenge him."

A strange voice spoke from behind Blood Reward Master.

The others stared in astonishment, watching Blood Reward Master fall in a single move. They were bewildered as to why he didn’t fight back.

As a Golden Core Late Stage Cultivator, his Life Force was so strong that even if his heart was shattered, it could slowly repair itself. He wouldn’t die on the spot.

But they soon understood why Blood Reward Master didn’t fight back.

In an instant, Blood Reward Master’s aura had completely vanished.

They immediately realized what must have happened. In that split second, a Sword Intent must have severed all the meridians in his body, extinguishing any chance of survival!

Blood Reward Master’s stiff corpse fell to the ground.

Revealing a handsome young man with refined features. A cute monkey was perched on his shoulder.

The young man casually flicked his hand, and the bloodstains on it instantly evaporated.

"You, from the Destruction Sect, kill yourself. And you two from the Holy Blood Sect, disappear within ten breaths, or you won’t be leaving at all."

"You... you... you..." For the first time in decades, Huang Bo Master, whose expression had never changed, showed utter terror.

A monkey, a handsome young man, an invincible Sword Intent... It all made him think of one person!

Someone who was said to have long since vanished. Someone who should not be here!

Blood Sacrifice True Master’s teeth were chattering. "Qing... Qing... Qingxu Tongxuan Guanmiao True Monarch!"

Master Bai Zhan, though also shocked and afraid, was the first to bow to Du Youqian. "So it is the Qingxu Tongxuan Guanmiao True Monarch in person. I have long admired you, True Monarch, but sadly, we have never had the fortune to meet. To witness your magnificent presence today brings me endless joy! I have heard that you often used to say, ’To hear the Dao in the morning is to die content in the evening.’ I am unwilling to take my own life. I ask the True Monarch to grant me death by his sword!"

Du Youqian smiled faintly. "Very well."

As soon as the words left his mouth, the Jinhuan sword shot out like lightning. Master Bai Zhan hastily dodged, and the Jinhuan sword slashed past his side.

Master Bai Zhan didn’t move again. His eyes held joy, confusion, and above all, relief. After a long moment, he asked, "What is this sword move called?"

"Piercing. It’s a Sword Intent from the Holy Blood Sect’s Blood Slaughter Sword Scripture." In Momenan, many people knew he was proficient with the Blood Slaughter Sword Scripture, so Du Youqian didn’t hide it.

"To be able to die to such a Sword Intent... my life of cultivation has not been in vain! I hope that in my next life, I will have another chance to seek the Dao. At that time, I hope the True Monarch will not hesitate to enlighten me again!" Master Bai Zhan’s voice grew faint and hoarse. By the end, his aura was gone, and his body fell.

Du Youqian sighed.

He could see that this Master Bai Zhan possessed a resolute heart for the Dao.

Unfortunately, the changes in Momenan had robbed everyone of the chance to advance, which was why they had gone astray.

"Unfortunately, you won’t be able to seek the Dao in your next life, either. In Momenan, no one can achieve Enlightenment anymore." Du Youqian recalled his Flying Sword and glanced at Blood Sacrifice True Master and Huang Bo Master.

The two of them were scared out of their wits and fled for their lives.

The few Core Formation Early Stage Demon Cultivators they had brought with them also scattered and fled in disgrace.

Du Youqian paid them no more attention and turned to look at the Beautiful Daoist Nun.

Master Wu Ai smiled back at him. "My love, you still hold some affection for the Holy Blood Sect, don’t you?"

Du Youqian nodded. "You don’t have much time left. Even though I swung that sword for you, you’re still about to enter the Celestial Five Declines. You can feel it, can’t you?"

Master Wu Ai smiled. "Where there is life, there is death. I have long since come to terms with it."

"Unfortunately, I haven’t!" Du Youqian said resolutely. "Then let me be the one to perform your release. I will take you to the Human World, see you reincarnated, and protect you as you re-enter the Dao."

Standing nearby, Master Hui Feng felt as if she were in a dream.

Not long ago, Master Wu Ai had asked her to spread a colossal lie to the world.

But now, it seemed it wasn’t a lie after all...

Composing herself, a conflicted Master Hui Feng stepped forward to pay her respects. "Greetings, Elder Baili. This junior is..."

"I know you," Du Youqian said. He had arrived in a hurry and hadn’t had a chance to speak with her, only exchanging a few words with the Beautiful Daoist Nun. Now, he formally greeted her. "Zeng Baoming has mentioned you to me before."

"Elder Drunk! He’s my martial grand-uncle!" Master Hui Feng said happily.

"He thinks very highly of you. You remind me of someone," Du Youqian said with a hint of sorrow. "However, there are no more opportunities in Momenan. The path of the Dao is broken. What are your plans?"

Master Hui Feng said earnestly, "Elder, you must have a way to leave Momenan. I thank you for your kind offer, but I cannot leave. I must stay here and guard the peace of this land. My sword is not one of transcendence, but the Human Dao Sword."

Du Youqian nodded. He understood.

Since Master Hui Feng cultivated the Human Dao Sword, her entire foundation was rooted here.

If she were to leave Momenan and go to the Human World, her Dao Foundation would likely collapse immediately.

Because he understood, there was no need to persuade her, nor could he.

Just then, the Beautiful Daoist Nun said with a smile, "I’m not leaving either. Just let me stay here!"

Du Youqian sneered as the Jinhuan sword slowly rose. "Daoist Nun, do you think I was asking for your opinion? I can give you some time to arrange your affairs. Or I can help you with your release right now!"

The Beautiful Daoist Nun’s lovely eyes darted about. She shot Du Youqian a flirtatious glare, then looked at Master Hui Feng. "Aren’t you going to help me?"

Master Hui Feng could only give a wry smile. "Elder Wu Ai, how can I help? In front of Elder Baili, I can’t even draw my sword! Look!"

She had just raised her sword when it automatically turned and pointed at her own throat.

The Beautiful Daoist Nun smiled helplessly. "Fine, have it your way. I’ll just close my eyes and leave everything to you."

Du Youqian said gently, "You shouldn’t have to worry about anything anymore. You’ve worried about the Human World for so many years; it’s time for you to rest. Close your eyes. When you open them again, it will be a new life. I will guide you back to the Dao. I know some friends who can help awaken your past-life memories and break through the Mystery of the Womb."

What else could the Beautiful Daoist Nun say? She could only turn to leave. "I will return to the Sect first to arrange my affairs."

Du Youqian quickly followed.

Master Hui Feng remained where she was, stunned. After a long while, she shook her head and descended. ’What a pair of Immortal lovers. I hope they can continue to climb the Great Dao and attain Longevity and Vision in the outside world! This Master Baili... I can’t see through him at all. I have no idea of the depths of his power. I’m afraid he has already achieved Nascent Soul Formation in the outside world! Truly a True Cultivator of the Dao.’

She let out a heavy breath and slapped her cheeks. ’Once Elder Wu Ai passes away and Elder Baili leaves, the Momenan World will depend on me to protect it. I must continue to advance my Sword Dao!’