Jade Dynasty: I am the master of the Burning Sword, my swordsmanship is unparalleled.

Chapter 41 A life of arrogance, slaying demons and gods with a sword!

Tian Buyi looked at Zhang Xiaofan, who was holding Tianya and hovering in mid-air without serious injury, and breathed a sigh of relief. When he came to his senses, he felt that his back was completely wet.

Just now, Tian Buyi was so angry that he cursed loudly. He knew that Zhang Xiaofan was kind-hearted, but if you are kind-hearted and want to save people, you should at least see the situation clearly.
The Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique is originally a Celestial Art of Azure Cloud, possessing immense divine might and unparalleled power. It is something that those in the Jade Purity Realm cannot access.

To be honest, Tian Buyi was surprised that Lu Xueqi was able to perform such a feat. What surprised him even more was his usually low-key and humble disciple.

At that time, Lu Xueqi was practically on her last legs and had no power to control the power of the heavenly lightning. If it were to strike, Lu Xueqi would surely die.

However, none of the senior elders present, including Master Daoxuan of the Changmen Sect and Master Shuiyue, Lu Xueqi's master, made a move. Was it because they didn't want to save her? No, it was because they couldn't.

The Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique is extremely mysterious, and to this day no one knows which ancestor created this sword technique or under what circumstances.

All that is known is that once the Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique is unleashed, no one can interrupt it, not even the person who unleashes it. If an outsider tries to force their way in, they will not only have to withstand the immense power of the technique, but will also be punished by heavenly lightning. The stronger the person, the greater the power of the heavenly lightning.

To save her, he would even have to bear the power of the heavenly lightning that Lu Xueqi was enduring.

That is why, even when the experts of Qingyun Sect saw a peerless genius like Lu Xueqi in danger, none of them made a move.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Xiaofan actually accomplished this. With his cultivation level, the combined power of all these forces would probably rival the Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique used by someone in the mid-stage of the Upper Clarity Realm.

"Junior Brother Tian, ​​don't worry. Zhang Xiaofan has abundant energy and an extraordinary physique, no weaker than some body-refining cultivators. This heavenly lightning power won't pose too much of a threat."

Dao Xuan Zhenren spoke softly, feeling much more at ease.

Although Tian Buyi felt relieved upon hearing this, his expression turned cold. He glanced at Master Shuiyue beside him, snorted coldly, and then sat back down.

Master Shuiyue knew she was in the wrong and ignored him, only supporting Lu Xueqi with great concern and uttering a few words of reproach. But seeing Lu Xueqi staring intently at the figure in mid-air, she couldn't help but sigh softly.

Countless Qingyun disciples below also looked up, their eyes fixed on the sky above, gazing at that solitary, thin yet resolute figure, and a surge of heroic spirit welled up in their hearts.

Holding a sword to face the might of heavenly thunder, what a magnificent sight!

"Tick!"

Blood dripped onto the sky-blue sword, instantly spreading and gradually sliding down the blade.

Zhang Xiaofan lowered his head and stared at the Tianya Sword in his hand. At this moment, the Tianya Sword was very quiet in his hand, but it contained a kind of immortal spiritual energy.

Under the heavenly thunder, his hair ornament had long since fallen away, and his long hair was flying, obscuring Zhang Xiaofan's face and making it impossible to see his expression. Only two deep beams of light could be seen between his hair strands, as if they came from the Netherworld.

Lightning flashed intermittently, illuminating the entire world. The deep, dark clouds seemed to support the heavens, their oppressive weight inspiring fear.

"Boom!!"

Is the thunder roaring in the sky the wrath of the gods, the ruthlessness of the Heavenly Emperor, or something else entirely?

Two beams of light shot out from those deep, dark eyes, like candle flames flickering in the wind and rain, as if they were about to go out at any moment.

Yet, at this moment, it is so tenacious, so dazzling, so fiery—ignited not by wind, not by anger, but by an indomitable spirit that reincarnation cannot erase.

Young man, look up at the sky!

His eyes were fixed on the thunderclouds that obscured everything, as if behind them lay a vast celestial palace. The awe-inspiring thunder roared like the wrath of the gods of the heavens, and the cold, merciless pressure was like the judgment of the Heavenly Emperor.

But what about the heavens? The young man was arrogant all his life. He could admit his mistakes to anyone, but he would never bow his head to the heavens!
"Qiang!!"

Sword energy burst forth from the boy's body, instantly soaring into the sky, its astonishing sword cry echoing throughout the entire Tongtian Peak.

This sword energy was so astonishing, arrogant, unrestrained, and reckless that it caused all the chief disciples to change color, clearly shocked by Zhang Xiaofan's crazy act.

"Does he perhaps intend to directly confront the power of this heavenly thunder?"

Zeng Shuchang exclaimed in surprise, but no one paid him any attention. Everyone looked up at the gaunt figure under the sky and vaguely sensed a crazy aura emanating from him.

Dao Xuan Zhenren felt the unruly and wild sword intent, and the doubt in his heart immediately dissipated. He simply murmured in amazement.

"A gift from heaven! Truly a gift from heaven!"

Dao Xuan Zhenren, having spent many years with Wan Jianyi, naturally recognized that sword energy as the prelude to the Demon-Slaying Sword Technique.

Although the Demon-Slaying Sword Technique is one of the four great true techniques of Qingyun Sect, very few people practice it because this sword technique does not conform to the true meaning of the Taiji Xuanqing Dao of Qingyun Sect.

The Taiji Xuanqing Dao emphasizes tranquility and peace of mind, while the Demon-Slaying Sword Technique requires unwavering courage and a willingness to face life and death. This contradicts the Qingyun Daoist method. As a result, very few people cultivate this true method. Even those with profound cultivation can only barely grasp the basics if they force themselves to practice it. Not only is the power low, but it may also hinder their cultivation.

Therefore, when Zhang Xiaofan first mastered the Demon-Slaying Sword Technique, Dao Xuan Zhenren was quite perplexed. In Dao Xuan Zhenren's eyes, Zhang Xiaofan possessed a calm and collected personality, and if he weren't a disciple of Dazhu Peak, Dao Xuan Zhenren would surely have passed the position of sect leader to him in the future. But today, that doubt has been resolved, and next, it will be time to witness once again the supreme sword power of this Demon-Slaying Sword Technique.

Under the expectant gaze of Dao Xuan Zhenren, Zhang Xiaofan held Tianya in his hand, sword energy gathering on it, and an aura of unstoppable momentum and sharp edge rose from Zhang Xiaofan's body.

"Qiang! Qiang!"

Drawn by the sword energy, Fenji and Moxue automatically unsheathed behind Zhang Xiaofan and hovered around his body.

At the same time, the immortal spiritual energy, the fierce energy, and the Taiji Xuanqing Dao power within Zhang Xiaofan's body continuously surged towards the three divine swords.

The crimson aura, as if enraged, transformed into a crimson divine bird behind Zhang Xiaofan in the blink of an eye.

"Wow!!"

However, the once sacred phoenix now exudes a violent and frenzied aura, its sharp phoenix eyes fixed on the clouds that blot out the sky.

Zhang Xiaofan slightly raised his longsword, made a hand seal, and chanted an incantation.

"The righteous spirit of heaven and earth endures forever; I do not seek to slay immortals..."

Each word was spoken louder, and by the latter half, the roar of anger echoed among the peaks, like the fury of millions of years and the roar of billions of living beings.

"But slay demons and gods!"

He raised his sword and thrust it out!
"Wow!"

Instantly, the divine bird let out a loud and incomparably high-pitched phoenix cry, and with a flap of its wings, its entire illusory body shone even brighter, as if it were burning with flames.

"Qiang!!"

Almost at the same time, another sword cry, like the roar of a dragon, rang out.

A divine sword of emerald green flew out from the scabbard in Lin Jingyu's hand, transforming into a streak of light that soared straight into the heavens. Almost instantly, it absorbed all the surrounding resolute and indomitable sword energy, and the sword light shone brightly.

At this moment, the countless disciples standing below were stunned by the awe-inspiring scene before them. When did human beings become able to resist the power of heaven and earth?
Even the senior elders standing below the stage were greatly shocked, especially Daoist Cangsong, whose eyes were filled with fanaticism, his lips trembled, and he was muttering something.

On Tongtian Peak, all the Qingyun Sect members looked up at this scene, a scene worthy of being recorded in the annals of Qingyun.

On the back mountain, in front of the Ancestral Hall, an old man sweeping the ground seemed to sense something. He slowly raised his head and gazed at the dark clouds that covered everything in the distance at Yunhai Square. A glint seemed to flash in his eyes.

His fingers trembled slightly. Then, the old man reached out and touched the tear stains on his face, raised his hand and bowed deeply towards the depths of the ancestral hall, and murmured a Taoist chant.

"Infinite Heavenly Lord!"

At Tongtian Peak, in front of Yuqing Hall, and above the Cloud Sea Square, four beams of light—red, black, blue, and green—converged beneath the sky.

"Wow!!"

The divine bird raised its head and let out a phoenix cry. With a powerful flap of its wings, it held a sky-blue immortal sword in its beak and a dark and a green divine sword in each of its claws. It then angrily charged towards the thunderclouds that filled the sky.

"boom!!"

As soon as the crimson divine bird rushed into the thunderclouds, countless bolts of lightning flashed, and at the same time, crimson, sky blue, and emerald green sword beams flashed continuously.

In an instant, endless sword energy erupted, raging wildly through the thunderclouds, sometimes splitting the thunderclouds into huge cracks, though they were quickly swallowed up again.

High above, thunder rumbled, divine birds cried out, and sword energy crisscrossed the heavens. The world-destroying scene made the Qingyun disciples below tremble with fear.

Lu Xueqi clenched her jade-like hands tightly, her eyes fixed on the divine bird's figure floating in the thunderclouds. Tian Ling'er held Su Ru's hand tightly, pinching Su Ru's arm until it bled.

"Wow!"

Suddenly, a high-pitched and melodious phoenix cry rang out from the thunderclouds.

"Wow!!"

Before the phoenix's cry had even faded, another, even more resonant voice rang out, echoing among the peaks, just like the youth's previous unrestrained and wild manner.

"The power of heavenly lightning has dissipated!"

Master Shuiyue said softly, his expression still somewhat dazed.

(End of this chapter)