196: Sword intent!

Grand Master Fei Huang, who was above the Immortal Palace, had his nose twisted in anger. He pointed at Shen Qian and repeatedly said,

"You said this celebration was fair, that there would be no backroom dealings, and yet you still have the nerve to invite the Princess to observe? You've opened a backdoor even for your own Cultivators, haven't you?"

Shen Qian said with an innocent expression, "Grand Master Fei Huang, I don't understand what you mean!"

Flying Radiance sneered and said, "The Great Stele Forest of Ten Thousand Laws, a Dao Artifact of the Qingchi Mountain's Grotto-Heaven, contains countless techniques and spells that your Qingchi Mountain acquired through felling mountains, destroying temples, or by kidnapping and plundering. It even contains methods for refining Divine Abilities and even for seeking the Golden Nature."

"Such a Grotto-Heaven artifact can only be entered by Cultivators with the Bloodline of your Qingchi Mountain Immortal Clan!"

"And you say this isn't opening a backdoor."

Grand Master Shenqian said with a serious expression, "Great True Person, don't slander me!"

"Then how do you explain it?"

"Any Cultivator who obtains the Technique Cultivation Forest can enter the Great Stele Forest of Ten Thousand Laws... treating everyone equally. I don't understand what you mean by that!"

However, Grand Master Shenqian's demeanor suddenly shifted, and he said in a deep voice, "But how deep one can go into the Great Stele Forest of Ten Thousand Laws... that's beyond my control."

Flying Radiance sneered and said, "Interesting. Your meaning is, if an outside sect Cultivator obtains this item, they can exchange it for a minor technique, but if a Qingchi Mountain Cultivator obtains it, they can even exchange it for a Great Art, a Divine Ability, or even a secret technique... Is this what you call treating everyone equally, you bastard?"

"How would I know who can get it?"

"Don't you dare falsely accuse me."

Shen Qian let out a sinister laugh. He had long been annoyed with this old bastard, who, relying on his identity as a Sword Cultivator, was aggressive and even gave that Lou Lan Remnant a disarming minor technique.

Being stepped on like this, he wanted him to experience the feeling of not understanding the rules!

It felt incredibly good!

"Princess!"

A look of gravity appeared between Flying Radiance's brows. This was a huge variable. If calculated normally, the two Cultivators' chances of victory were three to seven.

The Lou Lan Remnant, with his geographical advantage and favorable circumstances, held the upper hand, while this junior from the Shen Family only had a slight advantage.

But this junior first refined the seventh-grade moon laurel treasure tree, and the Taiyin Sword Pill then came into play.

If he were to gain another Taiyin technique... it would be difficult!

The ancient Loulan Soul was powerful, but Taiyin specialized in severing Yin Souls.

Wouldn't this be like stabbing him straight in the heart?

Hearing this, Princess Li Long slowly said, "Grand Master Fei Huang, this Princess never said anything about the disarming minor technique in the Lou Lan Remnant's hand, did she?"

Flying Radiance's heart sank.

Clearly... Princess Li Long's bias was very obvious.

He was instantly choked with anger... preparing to flick his sleeves and leave.

Since this wouldn't work here... he needed to create new complications!

His Cloud Sea Sword Sect could do without the Purple Mansion; they had plenty of time and foundation to prepare.

But they absolutely could not let Qingchi Mountain get it.

Qingchi Mountain was like a raging fire, but now danger was gradually approaching. A Purple Mansion would greatly increase Qingchi Mountain's smooth transition!

He had to find an opportunity... this matter was not over yet!

However, Princess Li Long continued calmly, "Did this Princess tell you to leave?"

Flying Radiance's tone was somewhat cold and hard as he said, "Princess... my Yunhai True Inheritor is already dead... by rights, he no longer qualifies to be among them."

Seeing this, Princess Li Long let out a light laugh.

Her voice carried a hint of coldness.

"You're right, the Yunhai True Inheritors of the Yin Domain are all dead."

"But those of the Yang Domain are not all dead yet."

"Great True Person, you know, to prevent you immortal sects from disrespecting the imperial family, this Princess... still has a blank imperial edict in her possession."

"The Purple Mansion is noble, you can certainly leave."

"However, this Princess is also happy to nominate, and Grand Master Shenqian is probably also very willing, to slaughter the Foundation Establishment True Persons of your arrogant immortal sect."

Upon hearing the words 'imperial edict'... a trace of uncontrollable fear flashed in Flying Radiance's eyes.

He immediately returned to his seat and respectfully said, "It was this old man's anger that clouded his judgment... please forgive this Princess."

And Shen Qian let out a cackling laugh.

"What a pity... Fellow Daoist, how good it would have been if you had left. Next time I visit, I can bring a 'gift,' can't I?"

Flying Radiance closed his eyes tightly, not bothering to pay attention to Shen Qian.

He was good at fighting.

But arguing... he was really just average!

And within the Inner City.

The surroundings were a void.

Countless Loulan lone Souls stared blankly at the emptiness before them!

Earlier... that Cultivator was right in front of them.

But in a blink of an eye, how did he disappear?

It was truly very strange!

Within the illusion, Shen Li was seen strolling through the Great Stele Forest.

In this place, let alone people, there wasn't even a single hair!

He had naturally never been here, nor did he know about it.

Most Cultivators who could come here were those who had made significant contributions to the main family of Qingchi Mountain.

Even the Shen Family Patriarch had only been here twice.

Once was at the Qi Refining Perfection.

Once was at the Dao Foundation Realm.

Other than that, the Grotto-Heaven could not be seen.

If one were to say who understood this place best... it would be the Shen Family Great Ancestor.

It was just a pity that the Great Ancestor's Divine Thought in the Bitter Bamboo Forest had dissipated, and his true body was in the Yang Domain, so he was probably fated not to see it, nor to know its hidden secrets.

He simply walked aimlessly, his eyes observing the tiny characters on the bamboo.

Whenever he looked closely, minor techniques were listed within them.

Qingchi Mountain grew savagely, and countless techniques were recorded within it... in terms of technique foundation, it was not lacking.

It was just that the inheritors and skilled users had not yet formed an orderly system.

[Little Black Mountain Technique]

[Little Forest Peak Technique]

[Little Moon Grasping Technique]

[Mahayana Dharma Aspect Technique]

[Great Evolution Severing Meridians Technique]

[Great Black Heaven Buddha Mother Dharma Aspect]

.....

Various techniques were listed within...

He even saw the Great Black Heaven Buddha Mother Dharma Aspect?

This thing sounded somewhat familiar to him.

Before he obtained the Taiyin Sword Pill, the bronze statue that Immortal Master Chasing Life wanted to activate seemed to be called the Great Black Heaven Buddha Mother.

It was just that the origin of this thing was not the Yin Nether Sect... but an overseas evil god.

Shen Li swept his gaze across it. He had a premonition in his heart... he only had one chance.

He continued to walk deeper, and imperceptibly, Shen Li felt an increasing chill.

It was a cold that penetrated to the bone marrow.

But at the same time, he also felt a tremor from within his Soul... whether it was the Taiyin Sword Pill, the Taiyin Wumeng Swordsmanship, or the moon laurel treasure tree, they were all reminding him.

Gradually, the stele forest on both sides became blurred.

In its place was a snowy, cold mountain.

Amidst the endless wind and snow, his figure trekked through, and his footprints became indistinct.

Until he reached the mountaintop... he saw a woman.

As beautiful as the Guanghan Fairy.

As noble as a Heavenly Scion.

Holding a soft, plain long sword, stirring up the wind and snow.

Her face was indistinct... yet the crescent moon on her brow still glowed.

"Are you a Sword Cultivator?"

Her voice was like the clear snow of the Nine Heavens, as aloof as the incessant gales outside this snowy mountain.

A surging wave of shock slowly erupted in Shen Li's calm and indifferent eyes.

The pale wind and snow within his gaze quietly ceased... then... a massive palace, standing amidst infinite starlight, slowly emerged.

The figure of the woman in white, like snow, seemed to feel the chill of the heights, stepping up the air as if wishing to ride the wind away.

Her hand, as fair as jade, where Meridians could be clearly seen, held a sword, and she walked with her hands behind her back.

Then, as if remembering something, she slowly turned around.

Drew her sword.

Struck with her sword.

Sheathed her sword.

A sword light that astounded the world suddenly appeared.

Ancient wind and snow.

Long-lasting gales.

Ethereal cloud sea.

Astonishing and brilliant swordsmanship.

And the Guanghan Palace... where the heights were unbearably cold?

Shen Li's mind was immersed within it, until that clear and cold voice, like a mountain spring, echoed in his ears again.

This sword strike.

Is named.

[Flying Immortal Beyond the Heavens]

The Sword Intent of this sword technique.

Is named.

[Sole Sword Intent]

Shen Li's eyes were clear... yet he felt his Physique changing along with it...

His previous Ice Muscle Jade Bone, and later the Ice Soul Technique, gradually refined and fused... giving rise to a new Physique.

A Physique even more terrifying than Wang Teng's Liyang Body.

[Taiyin Immaculate Marvelous Body]