Back at the East Pavilion.
Si Wuya ordered someone to bring the Demon Sword to him.
As he looked at the Demon Sword, Lu Zhou was reminded of Gong Yuandu's death. In his pursuit of the Nine-leaf stage, Gong Yuandu could not overcome the great limit of his life.
Jiang Aijian did not give a reason … However, for a person who loved swords as much as his life to give up on them, it was either the sword was trash or the sword was in big trouble.
What was so strange about this sword?
Lu Zhou raised his palm.
His Primal Qi turned into astral energy and landed on the demonic sword.
The demonic sword buzzed and trembled …
The body of the sword was very thick and different from ordinary swords. It did not have an edge and was like a thick black board. It was more like a thick ruler with irregular patterns engraved on it. It was uneven and looked like black tree bark.
Lu Zhou saw a mark on the blade. It was clearly visible under the shroud of energy.
"Jiang Aijian hacked this sword before?"
A man who loves swords wants to cut swords?
Hum —
The Demon Sword actually flew up and suddenly lost control.
Lu Zhou was already at the Nine-leaf stage. He was not afraid of the Demon Sword. When he activated his protective energy, the Demon Sword attacked him.
Bang, bang, bang! The Demon Sword struck Lu Zhou's protective energy. Sparks flew and ripples spread. However, it could do nothing to Lu Zhou. Lu Zhou looked at the Demon Sword in confusion. A weapon did not have a mind of its own. So what was up with this sword? Someone was controlling it?
Bang, bang, bang! The demon sword struck the Protective Upstanding Qi three or four more times before it fell to the ground and stopped moving.
'Is this why Jiang Aijian abandoned his sword?'
Lu Zhou retracted his protective energy and walked up to the Demon Sword. He made a grabbing motion with one hand, and the Demon Sword returned to his palm.
[Ding, obtained weapon 'Dark Night', rune energy insufficient, unable to repair.]
When he recalled the scene in the Mausoleum of Swords, Lu Zhou was puzzled. "Black runes?"
Lu Zhou flipped his palm. Unnamed appeared in his palm.
When Unnamed appeared, the Demon Sword trembled again. It seemed like it was about to attack.
Since he couldn't repair it, he would just kill it.
Swinging Unnamed, Zhang Xuan circulated his Primal Qi and slashed at the demonic sword before it could fly up again.
Bang!
Unnamed slashed across the Demon Sword.
The demon sword quieted down …
Lu Zhou stroked his beard as he stared at the Demon Sword. He was puzzled. That's it?
While Zhang Xuan was perplexed, a cracking sound came from the demonic sword.
The place where Unnamed slashed was split open.
Black runes floated up from within the blade of the demon sword, looking like exquisite and exquisite small characters.
Something stirred in Lu Zhou's heart as he tossed Unnamed out.
Unnamed hovered in the middle of the black runes.
All the black runes floated toward Unnamed.
Before long, the black runes within the Demon Sword were all absorbed by Unnamed until there were no more runes floating out.
Lu Zhou raised his hand. Unnamed returned to his hand.
"Return."
The black runes attached to the sword's body and faded away. At a glance, it looked no different from a normal sword.
He mobilized his Yuan Qi slightly.
The entire sword looked as if it had been dyed black by black ink. Black smoke was coming out of it, and it was even thicker than before.
"What grade is this sword?" Lu Zhou was puzzled.
The System Interface didn't show anything. It only told him that Unnamed would increase along with its master's cultivation. Now that he was a Nine-leaf cultivator, this sword should be higher than the desolate-grade.
Lu Zhou did not dwell on Unnamed's grade. He put it away and looked at the Demon Sword.
The Demon Sword had been completely destroyed.
Lu Zhou returned to the screen and looked at the old parchment drawing. The outline of the red lotus domain was clearer than before, but it was still blurry.
After Great Yan's nine provinces returned to the Nether Realm, the limit of extraordinary power had increased.
Up until now, he did not find any clues.
Was the map of the red lotus domain trying to tell him to go there?
The memory crystal, Conch's secret, and his first and second disciples all seemed to be telling him to go there.
Lu Zhou paced back and forth with his hands on his back. He was deep in thought.
Right now, there were only two problems. The first was the invasion of the huge beasts, and the second was the invasion of the red lotus domain. The huge beasts could be fended off by the Formations and Nine-leaf elites. However, if the red lotus domain were to invade, it would be troublesome. This was especially true for a Nine-leaf red lotus cultivator who had mastered karmic power.
…
Meanwhile.
After killing Shu Si, Mingshi Yin went to the Three Sects with little Qiong Qi. After learning about the situation, he learned that the red lotus domain had invaded and tried to ambush Nangong Wei. Unfortunately, Nangong Wei had failed to reach the Nine-leaf stage this time. He had to wait for another time.
Before they parted, Nangong Wei, Feng Yizhi, and the others begged Mingshi Yin to stay. However, Mingshi Yin declined and left on little Qiong Qi.
On the way.
"Little dog, you're flying more steadily now. Not bad," Mingshi Yin praised.
Woof woof woof.
Little Qiong Qi seemed to enjoy it very much and responded cheerfully.
Little Qiong Qi displayed great adaptability. When it returned, Mingshi Yin did not even need to release his Primal Qi to stabilize it.
Mingshi Yin stood against the wind. He took out Shu Si's Heart and sensed the powerful vitality in it.
"Little dog, can this thing really increase one's lifespan?" Mingshi Yin was skeptical.
Woof.
"Eldest Senior Brother ate Chi Yao to replenish his lifespan. I thought I could do the same, right? The problem is … my upper limit is only 1,000 … "
"Severing my lotus?"
When Mingshi Yin thought of this, he shuddered. He did not have the courage that Second Senior Brother and Third Senior Brother had.
"I think Eight-leaf cultivators should be enough … Should we give this to someone else?"
"Or … should I try charging with my Golden Lotus like Master?"
After much deliberation …
Mingshi Yin did not make a decision.
"No … Many Nine-leaf cultivators will appear in Great Yan sooner or later. At that time, won't I be in more danger?"
Woof woof!
Little Qiong Qi suddenly swooped down and flew up again.
Hu!
Qiong Qi seemed to have sped up as well.
The mountains, rivers, and land sped backward.
He saw many beasts circling above the forest ahead of him. Loud booms rang from the forest.
Some of the larger beasts were fighting fiercely in the forest. Although these beasts were not as large as Shu Si, how were humans supposed to defend against them without a sufficient cultivation base?
Qiong Qi charged toward the sun with an indomitable will.
It flew past the mountains, rivers, and forests.
Mingshi Yin sighed. The tide of the times was unstoppable. Was his fate going to be carried away as well?
…
Back in the Evil Sky Pavilion.
Mingshi Yin immediately went to the eastern pavilion.
When he was outside, he bowed and said, "Greetings, master."
"Come in."
Mingshi Yin pushed the door open and entered.
He bowed and said, "Master, Nangong Wei failed to reach the Nine-leaf stage."
When Lu Zhou heard this, he opened his eyes and said with slight disappointment, "He failed?"
Great Yan's second Nine-leaf cultivator had yet to appear. This meant his trip to the red lotus domain would have to be delayed.
"A red lotus elite interfered with him. Also, there's the beast Shu Si …" Mingshi Yin said.
"Shu Si?"
Lu Zhou stood up and looked at Mingshi Yin with his hands on his back. He remembered the notifications from before. He looked at Mingshi Yin and asked, "Were you the one who killed Shu Si?"
If someone else killed Shu Si, he would not be rewarded with merit points.
Mingshi Yin scratched his head and said, "It was just luck. How could I have killed Shu Si with my meager abilities? That Eight-and-a-half-leaf red lotus cultivator fought Shu Si to a draw. "
As he spoke, he brought Shu Si's Heart out.
Lu Zhou's gaze fell on the glowing crystal. The crystal exuded a rich aura of life.
He took the crystal and examined it.
"Ding! Obtained Shu Si's Heart. Provides 800 years of life."
"800 years of life, Shu Si's Heart." Lu Zhou tossed Shu Si's Heart back to Mingshi Yin.
Mingshi Yin caught it. He asked in confusion, "Master, this is a gift from me to you."
"I'm already at the Nine-leaf stage. I don't need this," Lu Zhou said.
"Oh." Mingshi Yin bowed and said, "In that case, I won't hold you up any longer. I'll take my leave."
"Stop." Lu Zhou's tone turned stern.
Mingshi Yin turned around and bowed as he said, "What's your command, master?"
"Your cultivation base is already at the Eight-leaf stage, right?"
The room was deathly silent. The atmosphere was oppressive.
Mingshi Yin replied obediently, "Yes, master."
"Show me your avatar."
"Master … I'm sorry … Alright, I'll show it now."
Mingshi Yin extended his right hand.
He pushed his palm forward.
A miniature Eight-leaf avatar appeared before his eyes. The Eight-leaf avatar was dazzling. Its eight leaves and Golden Lotus were eye-catching.
It was at the peak of the Eight-leaf stage.
It was incredibly fast.
After a moment of silence, Lu Zhou asked, "Have you attempted to attain the Nine-leaf stage?"
Mingshi Yin hastily shook his head.
"No, I've never …"
"Currently, everyone in Great Yan's cultivation world is competing for the Nine-leaf stage. I've been waiting for a second Nine-leaf cultivator. You're already at the peak of the Eight-leaf stage, and you have Shu Si's Heart. Have you ever thought about reaching the Nine-leaf stage? "Lu Zhou looked at Mingshi Yin.
"Uh …" Before today, Mingshi Yin had never thought about the Nine-leaf stage.
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