Chapter 1272 - 314: Sword Saint Leaves the City

Chapter 1272: Chapter 314: Sword Saint Leaves the City

"You Chu people have been in the land of Shanyue for a long time, perhaps you already see yourselves as barbarians."

Qin Yueyue raised an eyebrow,

and said:

"Unexpectedly, the Sword Saint’s words are as sharp as his sword."

The Sword Saint shook his head and said, "I didn’t intend to say these things."

"Then why waste your breath?"

"Because you like to use this as a topic."

"Do you?"

"And I slowly discovered that saying some grand principles before killing does make me feel much better inside."

The Sword Saint drew the Dragon Abyss sword, his gaze slightly condensed;

the killing intent,

incomparably clear.

With words finished,

it was time to kill.

Qin Yueyue decisively threw forward the flower basket in her hand, in an instant, falling blossoms scattered, and at the same time, poisonous powder from the petals began to diffuse.

If the Sword Saint charged forward at this time, even if he didn’t inhale the poison powder, his body would inevitably be corroded.

However,

the Sword Saint’s sword slashed forward, powerful sword energy directly shredded the petals ahead, dust returns to dust and soil to soil, only in an instant.

But it was in the effort of this sword strike that Qin Yueyue found an opening, and she flew downward without hesitation.

Indeed,

she never thought of dueling the Sword Saint from the beginning, although she was also a Third Rank expert, she had just entered the Third Rank, and even among those in the same Third Rank, the difference in actual combat is tremendously large due to different practices.

What’s more,

she faced the swordsman who is best at head-on clashes among all martial arts!

Her movements were quick,

the Sword Saint couldn’t match her speed, but the Sword Saint’s foundation lies in a sword.

This Dragon Abyss sword, forged personally by the Chu swordsmith, had already darted out, directly aiming at Qin Yueyue, the master of Cherishing Thoughts Manor.

Now Qin Yueyue could gamble,

gamble that her movement is faster than Dragon Abyss, thus she could escape to safety;

She could also not gamble, then she would have to turn back to confront it, and once she turns back, there would be no chance to widen the distance.

Ultimately,

Qin Yueyue turned back, she didn’t choose to gamble, she might be a woman indeed, yet she is the master of a prominent martial arts sect, relying on her own skills and abilities.

At her fingertips, light flashed, forming seven membranes in front of her.

The Dragon Abyss penetrated through five layers effortlessly, but halted after piercing the sixth layer.

Nonetheless,

the Sword Saint had already caught up.

"Seal!"

Locking Phoenix Hand!

Legend has it that the first Duke of Chu used this technique to seal the Fire Phoenix, ultimately employing it for himself.

This is an unshared secret technique of the Chu royal family, yet Qin Yueyue knew it, if outsiders saw this, it would definitely be irrefutable evidence of her close relationship with the Regent!

Qin Yueyue’s fingertips had vital blood flowing out, instantly transforming into countless red threads, wrapping the Dragon Abyss within.

Then she pressed down with her palm, striking Dragon Abyss’s blade, sending it into the ground.

First using Locking Phoenix Hand, to seal away the Sword Saint’s Dragon Abyss, just like when Tian Wujing and the Sword Saint clashed, dispersing all of the Sword Saint’s swords, ultimately forcing him to consume energy and vitality with sword energy.

Next moment,

facing the Sword Saint who was already in close quarters, Qin Yueyue advanced rather than retreat, from her sleeves, two daggers fell out, one thrown directly at the Sword Saint, the other held in her hand, slanting from the other side at the Sword Saint.

Everything happened in an instant.

On one side is the master of Cherishing Thoughts Manor, on the other is the Sword Saint of Jin land;

this wasn’t a balanced contest,

but if no surprises occurred, it should be an exceptionally thrilling duel, the ruthlessness and decisiveness demonstrated by the manor master was indeed admirable.

However,

accidents,

tend to happen at the most unlikely times, otherwise, they wouldn’t be called accidents.

A duel that was supposed to be exceptionally exciting, later retold vividly by the outside world, was abruptly concluded in a way unexpected by both parties.

Qin Yueyue did not expect,

even the Sword Saint didn’t expect.

After sealing Dragon Abyss into the ground,

Qin Yueyue had already pounced towards the Sword Saint.

Yet at this moment, Dragon Abyss suddenly burst from the ground, piercing Qin Yueyue from behind.

The Sword Saint merely slightly shifted his body to evade the previously thrown dagger.

Afterward,

Qin Yueyue was already standing stiffly in place,

her expression,

somewhat stunned.

After entering the body, Dragon Abyss’ sword energy began wreaking havoc within her life force rapidly; she wasn’t a strong martial artist, without a robust physique, this kind of trauma was enough to claim her life.

But she lowered her head somewhat incredulously,

looking at Dragon Abyss piercing through her body,

why,

why was Locking Phoenix Hand useless against this sword?

The Sword Saint stood in place, facing Qin Yueyue’s questioning gaze, and spoke:

"This is the sword he forged."

This is the sword forged by the Chu swordsmith;

This sword itself already bears numerous restrictions;

but,

no one knows,

why the swordsmith left a unique restriction on Dragon Abyss so that Locking Phoenix Hand is ineffective, cannot seal it.

As a core disciple of the Dugu Clan, as one of the four great swordsmen and the Chu’s sword, along with his connections with the Regent and royal family;

the swordsmith knowing Locking Phoenix Hand, even able to perform it, isn’t that surprising.

But why,

would he leave this unique restriction on Dragon Abyss specifically against Locking Phoenix Hand?

The person is not here now, thus the answer cannot be found.

But the swordsmith is a very meticulous person, always demanding high standards for the sword he forged.

Besides, when the swordsmith gifted this sword to the Sword Saint, the Sword Saint praised it, enabling him to be ranked among the four great swordsmen even without wielding it once;