Hearing that, the big black fish didn't say anything else.
Its trembling body made Gu Qing Shan and Leng Tian Xing understand what kind of pain it's going through.
This is basically a death by a thousand cuts, even a demon beast wouldn't be able to endure such a punishment.
Seeing their serious expressions, the ferryman said: "Don't pity it"
"Why?" Leng Tian Xing asked.
"Hehe, you can't tell, but this demon fish's cultivation is already at Ascended realm late stage, almost Sainted realm" the ferryman laughed.
The two of them were even more surprised.
A demon beast that's about to Sainted realm is being killed by a thousand cuts, how is that possible?
"Then why would it — — -" Leng Tian Xing couldn't help but ask.
"Because it couldn't hold back its appetite, in one night, it devoured 5 islands. Every living being on those islands were eaten by it, just humans alone were eaten by it at least 100,000 "the ferryman cut him off and coldly laughed.
The ferryman used a small knife to cut off the fish, then continued: "In a fit of rage, the Immortal Venerable captured it and sealed its cultivation, making it suffer 100,000 times of death by a thousand cuts before it can reincarnate"
The last piece of fish was cut off. Other than the head, the only thing left was the crystal-clear bones.
The ferryman wiped his hands and said: "Today is only the 7,351st time, there's still a long way to go before it reaches 100,000 times"
As he spoke, he raised his hand and threw the whole fish into the river.
The white bone fish swam for a while, then silently sank.
Hearing that, Leng Tian Xing's heart skipped a beat, praising: "As expected of Bai Hua Immortal Venerable"
The ferryman smirked, saying: "Stop flattering our Immortal Venerable, what list do you two want to try for, say it now"
Leng Tian Xing thought for a bit, then said: "This humble one wants to try for the ancient items list"
The ferryman clapped his hands, saying: "Great, it really is fate, you can disembark now"
"Disembark?"
Leng Tian Xing looked around, other than the small boat, there was only water everywhere.
The ferryman crouched down, picked up a floating willow branch from the water and gave it to Leng Tian Xing.
"This place is an underwater ruin left behind from the Age of Old"
"A hundred thousand years ago, during the Great Desolate Era, a Mountain God and a Water God fought here. In the end, they both died here."
"This willow branch can keep you safe. Go down and find a few authentic Primordial World items."
Hearing the boatman say that, Leng Tian Xing took the willow branch and infused it with spirit energy.
The willow branches opened up, giving off a gentle light that enveloped Leng Tian Xing.
A whirlpool suddenly appeared on the calm surface of the water. A giant hand reached out from the whirlpool, lightly held Leng Tian Xing, then slowly retracted.
"It's your turn." The boatman looked at Gu Qing Shan. "What list are you here for?"
Gu Qing Shan cupped his fists and bowed, "I have achieved the Sword List."
The ferryman looked at Gu Qing Shan from head to toe and said, "You don't even have a sword …"
Gu Qing Shan smiled bitterly, "It was broken during the battle."
"Oh? Broken? How broken is it? "the boatman asked.
"Apart from the hilt, it's all broken" Gu Qing Shan told him the truth.
"Ah, if that's the case, then you're not just for show after all" the boatman's eyes lit up.
He turned around and pushed the boat forward at high speed.
"Just wait, the Sword List is a bit far, and you're wounded all over, why don't you rest for a bit?" the boatman said.
"Thank you"
Gu Qing Shan sat down on the wooden plank, silently meditated and waited.
He was trying his best to adjust his body, gathering spirit energy and slowly dispelling his fatigue.
Whether or not he'll be able to save Gongsun Zhi and Ning Yuechan all depends on this list.
Gu Qing Shan was recalling Hundred Flowers Fairy's legendary past, remembering Hundred Flowers Fairy's actions, he couldn't help but feel speechless.
After a while, a thick fog started to gather above the river.
Something flew towards him and stabbed into the wooden plank in front of Gu Qing Shan.
Gu Qing Shan opened his eyes.
A sword stabbed into the ground in front of him.
In the thick fog, the boatman's figure slowly disappeared.
"Pick up the sword, the test has begun" the boatman's voice came from afar.
"Yes" Gu Qing Shan picked up the sword and stood up.
"I will control my cultivation at Foundation Establishment realm" the boatman continued, "only by finding my position in the fog will you be qualified to take the Sword List"
"The test just now doesn't count?" Gu Qing Shan asked.
"It does, but the requirement for the Sword List is a bit higher — — after all, it's swordsmanship, I can't just let anyone take the Sword List"
"Fine" Gu Qing Shan sighed.
"Begin!" the boatman said.
As soon as he said so, his presence disappeared without a trace.
What a wondrous aura concealment technique!
Gu Qing Shan praised, then looked at the sword in her hand.
This is a very normal sword, made entirely from wrought iron, but it's easy to hold.
Weapons are divided into Sharp, Treasured, Spirit, Mystic, and Dao according to their level of sophistication.
There's also a grade above that, but they're rare items that normal people can't even hope to get their hands on.
But the sword in Gu Qing Shan's hand is only a Sharp weapon.
This kind of sword can only be used as a backup, if she meets a real enemy, she'll have to be careful not to be broken by their weapon.
"Senior, you've made a mistake" Gu Qing Shan smiled and said.
No one answered.
Gu Qing Shan slowly spoke: "You shouldn't have given me a sword"
The sword in his hand moved.
A single swing, manifesting over a hundred sword phantoms in the blink of an eye.
Gu Qing Shan's sword presence was like a gentle breeze.
Gentle, nimble, and irresistible.
"Wind Slash!"
He shouted.
All the phantoms split apart and struck the wooden boat at the same time.
In a split second, the wooden boat was cut to pieces, followed by the spirit energy in the sword qi, turning into a wind that whistled through the fog.
After a single strike, the entire wooden boat was gone.
Only the place where Gu Qing Shan was standing was left with a floating wooden plank, still supporting him on the river.
The sound of someone stepping on water could be heard from afar.
As long as a Foundation Establishment realm middle stage cultivator doesn't have a Wind-elemental root, they don't have the ability to fly.
Gu Qing Shan held his sword, pointing straight at that place.
"Senior, I found you"
His sword trembled, causing a sudden gust of wind to howl.
Kih! Kih! Kih! Kih! Kih!
The sound of countless parrying could be heard.
Wind Slash's specialty is its speed. As soon as Gu Qing Shan's sword moved, sword qi covered the entire area, making it impossible for the other party to dodge.
Silence.
After a while, a smiling voice came from the fog.
"What a clever youngster, I like him"
Following these words, a violent fluctuation of spiritual power suddenly erupted from that place.
An intense spirit pressure continued to rise.
Foundation Establishment peak, Golden Core, Golden Core peak — — this spirit pressure continued all the way to Rejuvenation realm before slowly stabilizing.
The ferryman flew over and grabbed Gu Qing Shan's shoulder: "You've passed the test, follow me to Bai Hua palace"
He reached out with his other hand and quickly formed a hand seal.
"Hundred Flowers Bloom" the ferryman shouted.
A few moments later, countless runes appeared from the void of space.
As Gu Qing Shan glanced over them, she was shocked.
Even Gongsun Zhi wouldn't be able to create a teleportation formation in the air without the help of a formation plate.
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