While Lin Hanhua's tone was that of a question, his gaze that was looking straight at Yan Zhaoge contained no doubt at all as it was like he was stating a fact.
Yan Zhaoge was rather taken aback as many thoughts instantly flashed through his mind.
After learning that the Earthly Sovereign had forbidden descendants of the Prime Clear lineage from entering the World beyond Worlds, Yan Zhaoge had still paid attention to it despite not knowing the specific reason.
Of the Numinous Treasure Four Swords, he cultivated in the Immortal Ending Sword Manual which was most proficient in variations.
Intentionally concealing it, it would be very hard for others to detect it.
Especially when Yan Zhaoge had concealed it with An Instant's Thunder, making it even harder for others to discover it.
Kang Ping was similarly powerful and knowledgeable. While he might not be as knowledgeable as Lin Hanhua, he was still far from being comparable to ordinary people.
Also, he had personally clashed with Yan Zhaoge, coming into contact with Yan Zhaoge's sword, directly facing its sharpness.
Kang Ping had yet to detect it. How had Lin Hanhua recognised the Immortal Ending Sword Manual just by watching from the side?
Could it be that Lin Hanhua had not actually seen through it, merely having sensed it?
Now, was he actually trying to trick him with words?
Yan Zhaoge pondered rapidly, but now heard Lin Hanhua continue, "Who taught you the Immortal Ending Sword?"
As soon as he said this, Yan Zhaoge knew that Lin Hanhua was not trying to trick him with words.
Instead, the other party had really recognised the sword-intent of the Immortal Ending Sword.
How had he done it?
Light flickered slightly within Yan Zhaoge's eyes.
There was only one possibility. Lin Hanhua cultivated in the sword dao of the Prime Clear lineage as well, also cultivating in the Immortal Ending Sword Manual just like Yan Zhaoge!
Yan Zhaoge smiled, "Sword King has good eyesight. When I was still in the lower worlds that year, I indeed coincidentally obtained a remnant legacy of the Numinous Treasure Four Swords, the Immortal Ending Sword."
"This Yan was delighted upon seeing such a peak martial art. I naturally could not help but cultivate in it. In the end, it was only after arriving in the World beyond Worlds that I learnt of the Earthly Sovereign's decree."
"I am not a descendant of the Prime Clear lineage. Please do not tell others, Sword King. I thank you in advance here."
Lin Hanhua glanced deeply at Yan Zhaoge before saying after a long time, "Your Immortal Ending Sword has not merged with the Jade Clear lineage. It is not something left behind by the Lord of the Daoist Heavenly Lord in the past, but is truly of the direct lineage of the Prime Clear lineage."
During the Investiture of the Gods, the legendary Lord of Numinous Treasure's Immortal Exterminating Four Swords had once fallen into the hands of the descendants of the Jade Clear lineage.
The one who obtained the real Celestial Extinguishing Sword was Heavenly Lord Yuanshi's disciple, Heavenly Lord Daoxing.
As a result, the sword-intent of the Immortal Ending Sword flowed into the Jade Clear lineage. Still, it was ultimately different from the Prime Clear direct lineage.
Thereafter, the Lord of the Daoist Attainment Heavenly Lord rarely left behind descendants. The Immortal Ending Sword Manual of the Jade Clear lineage had long since gone extinct before the Great Calamity.
The Immortal Ending Sword Manual preserved in the Martial Repository of the Heavenly Court's Divine Palace was precisely one of the Prime Clear lineage's most orthodox Numinous Treasure Four Swords, originating from the Prime Clear descendants who resided in the Heavenly Court.
Therefore, after hearing Lin Hanhua's words, Yan Zhaoge's pupils dilated slightly.
Being able to differentiate between the Jade Clear lineage's Immortal Ending Sword and the Prime Clear direct lineage's Immortal Ending Sword, the difficulty had risen by yet another level.
If one were to say that Lin Hanhua was not proficient in the Celestial Extinguishing Sword, even the Gods and Buddhas would not believe it.
Also, Yan Zhaoge could be certain that Lin Hanhua also cultivated in the Prime Clear direct lineage's Immortal Ending Sword!
Here was the problem now. Not only was the Shadow Mountain Sword King Lin Hanhua renowned throughout the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory, he was also a renowned figure in the entire World beyond Worlds.
It was to the extent that even the Earthly Sovereign might recognise him and be aware of his existence.
Lin Hanhua's sword dao would break rather than bend, having clashed with countless people in his lifetime. Yet, he had actually never revealed the secret that he possessed a sword dao of the Prime Clear direct lineage all this time?
Yan Zhaoge really wanted to ask him where he had learnt the Immortal Ending Sword from.
It would be fine if it was his own fortuitous encounter. Still, if Lin Hanhua was really a descendant of the Prime Clear lineage, that would really be too inconceivable.
If he was of the Prime Clear direct lineage, what about his Master, the Southeastern Exalt?
Three Sovereigns Five Emperors, Exalts of Ten Territories, would the Earthly Sovereign not know about the Southeastern Exalt's background?
If that was really the case, it would also be impossible for him to have attained his current position.
Was it the Southeastern Exalt who was helping his disciple conceal this, or was there some other secret behind this that caused the Earthly Sovereign to tacitly approve of Lin Hanhua's existence?
Or could it be that Lin Hanhua had betrayed his original lineage, going against the Southeastern Exalt as his Master afterwards?
There were too many possibilities that were hard to discern. Also, it was hard to say what Lin Hanhua's current attitude was.
While he had returned to protect him, helping to block Kang Ping, he still could not let his guard down.
Countless thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant, Yan Zhaoge's expression did not change in the slightest as he smiled, "Thank you for your guidance, Sword King. I did not really understand the difference between the two earlier."
Looking at Yan Zhaoge, Lin Hanhua said after a while, "You already know about the Earthly Sovereign's decree now. Do not take it lightly."
Yan Zhaoge said solemnly, "I understand."
Lin Hanhua nodded, no longer mentioning this matter, also not saying why he wanted to protect Yan Zhaoge who bore the legacy of the Prime Clear lineage.
He instead said, "Kang Ping has no intention of killing you. It is just that he was temporarily forced into retreat by me and junior apprentice-brother Mu."
"It is even to the extent that after taking care of the Radiant Light Sect, he might gather others of the Grand Xuan Dynasty and come here to force an abdication."
Yan Zhaoge said, "I will be careful. Many thanks to the Sword King this time."
Lin Hanhua shook his head, "It's fine."
After taking his leave of Lin Hanhua, Yan Zhaoge did not immediately leave as he instead stood amidst space, pondering.
As Feng Yunsheng, Ah Hu and Xiao Ai emerged from the Myriad Dragon Palace, everyone heaved a sigh of relief.
They had previously remained in the Myriad Dragon Palace, concealed within the formation of the Dim Darkness Sect's branch altar.
No one had thought that Yan Zhaoge would actually experience the most threatening tribulation he had faced ever since arriving in the World beyond Worlds at this moment.
Having survived this tribulation, while everyone was overjoyed, they also felt some lingering fear.
"Young Master, are we leaving just like this? It wasn't easy for the Shadow Mountain Sword King to take care of us, "Ah Hu asked curiously.
Yan Zhaoge said, "Kang Ping was not sufficiently prepared this time. It won't be so easy to send him off next time."
"We naturally have to thank Lin Hanhua for being willing to help us. Still, it would not be good for us to trouble him with a clear conscience. Most people still have to rely on themselves at the end of the day."
"Moreover, we still don't understand why Lin Hanhua is helping us now."
Yan Zhaoge stroked his lower chin, "If we remain here, our whereabouts will be confirmed. At the same time, it will be equivalent to us being imprisoned, unable to do anything at all. This is not a situation that I wish to see."
"While it is dangerous to temporarily leave, as long as we keep it a secret, our enemies will not be able to find us so easily."
Ah Hu nodded, suddenly laughing as he seemed to rejoice in their misfortune, "The Radiant Light Sect is doomed this time. If Kang Ping also rushes over to their headquarters, it would be hard for them not to be exterminated."
Yan Zhaoge's eyes narrowed into slits as he seemed to think of something, "The Radiant Light Sect is indeed doomed. Still, it is hard to say when that will be."
"I've just thought about it. Things aren't that simple. Someone wants to fish." (To be continued.)
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