When sword cultivators meet, one sword shocks everyone

At these words, all eyes turned to Third Brother Su Jian.

Only Shen Ziyuan looked at everyone with a bewildered expression.

“Cough, cough…”

Shen Fan lightly coughed, breaking the silence.

“For this mission, Third Senior Brother will be the captain.

He will be in command, and everyone else will follow Third Senior Brother’s orders!”

“How about that?”

Shen Duanshan chuckled, covering his mouth, “Of course, no problem!”

Maple Red Leaf shrugged, “I don’t care, I’m just here for the experience!”

“Alright then!”

Shen Fan shouted, “Let’s go!”

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The negotiation with the Lingjian Sect was held at a medicinal mountain under the jurisdiction of the Tianxuan Sect.

Tianxuan Sect Disciples were stationed here year-round, and whenever a medicinal herb matured, people from the Tianxuan Sect’s Spirit Field would come to harvest it.

The reason the Lingjian Sect chose to negotiate here was because they claimed that a Blood Refinement Sect Disciple had fled into this mountain.

However, the Tianxuan Sect had already conducted its own investigation and publicly stated that no such person was found.

Whether this person truly existed and had indeed fled into this medicinal mountain remained unknown.

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At this moment, Lingjian Sect Disciples were already waiting here, appearing extremely impatient due to Shen Fan’s belated arrival.

Upon seeing several streaks of light rapidly approaching, the medicinal mountain’s duty Disciple felt as if a great burden had been lifted.

“Medicinal mountain duty Disciple greets the Senior Brothers!”

The leader was an Outer Sect Disciple of the Tianxuan Sect.

After saluting, he secretly observed Shen Fan and the others from the corner of his eye.

Each peak of the Tianxuan Sect had its own unique attire and symbols.

When this Outer Sect Disciple saw the attire and symbols on Shen Fan and the others, his pupils immediately contracted.

“These… these are Senior Brothers from Zhan Yue Peak!!”

Upon seeing this, the Disciple immediately exchanged glances with another duty Disciple beside him.

The other Disciple’s eyes were also filled with shock.

The two didn’t speak, but it was as if they had already communicated.

“It’s actually Disciples from Zhan Yue Peak?”

“Didn’t they say that Disciples from Zhan Yue Peak don’t participate in Sect missions?”

“It seems the Sect is now at a critical juncture, even Disciples from Zhan Yue Peak have been dispatched!”

“This is for the best; those guys from the Lingjian Sect won’t dare to be so arrogant now!”

“The opposing side is led by the Lingjian Sect’s Saint; if we didn’t have someone of significant standing, we really wouldn’t be able to keep them in check!”

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The six Lingjian Sect members landed in the large courtyard of the medicinal mountain.

Seeing this, the other party immediately walked over.

With just one glance, a tense atmosphere of drawn swords arose between the two sides.

Their eyes met.

Especially Third Brother Su Jian, his gaze had already fallen upon the leading young man in the center of the opposing group.

This young man wore a black robe with gold trim, appearing somewhat arrogant.

However, this arrogance radiated from within, a product of extreme self-confidence.

This was Shen Fan’s first time seeing this person as well.

Looking at his features, he indeed bore a three-point resemblance to Pei Xingye.

Only his gaze was sharper, like a keen sword, making people feel very uncomfortable.

“It’s you!”

When Pei Xinglan saw Third Brother Su Jian, his brows furrowed, clearly surprised.

“I was lucky to win against you last time, and you made me feel very uncomfortable when I returned!” Third Brother Su Jian said expressionlessly.

But Shen Fan and the others could tell that Third Brother Su Jian was starting to get serious.

“If your skill isn’t up to par, don’t talk nonsense.

If you’re weak, practice more; why say so much!”

Pei Xinglan snorted coldly, as if he didn’t put Third Brother Su Jian in his eyes at all.

“I endured humiliation for over ten years, all for the sake of making a name for myself, how could I let you defeat me in the first round!”

Third Brother Su Jian nodded noncommittally: “Exactly, if you’re weak, practice more, so I went back and practiced for so long, just waiting for this opportunity today, so, today I came!”

Pei Xinglan looked slightly displeased: “I came today to deal with this Blood Refinement Sect matter, I’m not in the mood to fight you!”

Third Brother Su Jian spread his hands: “Not in the mood? That’s easy to fix! I’ll make you in the mood.

You said you came to deal with the Blood Refinement Sect matter, well then, we’ll handle it.

Regarding the Blood Refinement Sect, our Sect has clearly stated that without seeing the person, there will be no compensation.

So, either you get lost, or we fight, it’s simple!”

Pei Xinglan’s expression immediately darkened: “Are you sure?”

“I’m already here, and you’re still asking me if I’m sure?” Third Brother Su Jian smiled faintly.

Third Brother Su Jian waved his hand, and the other Lingjian Sect Disciples behind him immediately retreated.

Then he slowly drew his long sword: “It seems this matter cannot be resolved peacefully today!”

Shen Fan and the others also slowly retreated, leaving an open space for the two to fight.

In an instant, within a radius of dozens of meters, Sword Qi surged.

Before the two even moved, their Aura had already risen.

One possessed the innate Sword Soul Body, the other the innate Star Sword Bloodline.

Both were masters of the Sword Dao.

It was a clash of titans.

But at this moment, Pei Xinglan suddenly noticed something amiss.

His own condensed Sword Qi was intentionally being absorbed into the opponent’s body.

“How is this possible?”

Pei Xinglan vaguely felt something was wrong.

An unprecedented pressure assailed his heart.

But Pei Xinglan still feigned composure: “I admit you are strong, but there is a Realm difference between you and me.

It didn’t work last time, and it won’t work this time either!”

As his words fell, Pei Xinglan struck first.

Swish!

His sword shot out.

Even in broad daylight, countless stars could be seen condensing into a Sword Intent, striking down towards Third Brother Su Jian.

“Starfall Slash!”

Third Brother Su Jian’s eyes were slightly closed, waiting for the star-light strike to fall.

The spiritual sword, condensed for an unknown amount of time within his body by the “Golden Sword Gathering Qi Technique,” was unleashed with a single swing of his sword.

The myriad stars were directly annihilated beneath this giant sword.

A massive spiritual sword, over a hundred meters long, cut through the sea of clouds, carving out a straight Qi wave that fiercely descended towards Pei Xinglan.

Boom!!!

Half of the medicinal mountain was instantly split open, revealing a gully dozens of meters deep.

Seeing this, Shen Fan and the others had already retreated hundreds of meters away.

One move.

Third Brother Su Jian slowly sheathed his sword, then turned his back to Pei Xinglan.

He slightly parted his lips and uttered three extremely annoying words: “You lost!”

Seeing this scene, Shen Fan couldn’t help but give a thumbs-up.

He sincerely bestowed upon Third Brother Su Jian a well-deserved title: “King of Show-offs!”

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At this moment, Pei Xinglan knelt on one knee, supporting himself with his sword, his hair disheveled, and a trail of blood at the corner of his mouth.

Then he slowly raised his head, looking at Third Brother Su Jian with disbelief.

As a fellow Sword Cultivator, Pei Xinglan deeply understood how immense the power of that last sword strike truly was.

“This… how is this possible?!”

Pei Xinglan shook his head, saying with difficulty, “At the Four Sects Tournament, you didn’t have this kind of strength at all!”

“Heh heh!”

Third Brother Su Jian showed a cold smile, said nothing, and slowly walked to the middle of Shen Fan and the others.

Third Brother Su Jian wouldn’t tell Pei Xinglan that he had been saving this sword strike for him ever since the Four Sects Tournament ended!

Perhaps only Shen Fan knew.

The Golden Sword Gathering Qi Technique usually didn’t display much power.

However, it could absorb surrounding Sword Qi to condense incredibly powerful spiritual swords.

Coupled with Shen Fan’s modifications, it could use Saber Qi to forge blades and fist force to temper the body.

Its power had increased by an unknown number of times!