Free Web NovelChapter 631: Chapter 631: I Want You Dead
Myriad Swords Sect!
These three words seemed to carry a special magic, instantly quieting the noisy crowd and drawing even more gazes from afar.
The enmity between the Myriad Swords Sect and the Heavenly Sword Dynasty was known to all. The Heavenly Sword Dynasty still had a manhunt order out for the Myriad Swords Sect, and as the talented sword cultivators of the dynasty, everyone here was naturally aware of the situation.
In a moment, countless gazes were fixed on Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue.
Li Qingyue’s Enlightenment had already attracted significant attention, but no one had dared to make a move because of Li Mingliang’s protection and the Nineteenth Prince’s reputation. But who would have thought that these two were actually remnants of the Myriad Swords Sect?
The Heavenly Sword Dynasty was hunting them everywhere. Instead of hiding their identities and struggling to survive in some remote corner, they actually dared to come to Mount Hua for the Swordsmanship Contest? This... this was simply inconceivable!
Instantly, the way everyone looked at Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue changed, their eyes growing fervent and greedy. These two were wanted criminals of the Heavenly Sword Dynasty. Capturing them would not only bring a hefty reward but could also be a chance to latch onto a powerful patron and soar to new heights. Most people who came to the Mount Hua Swordsmanship Contest harbored dreams of fame and fortune. Now, with a shortcut laid right before them, who could resist the temptation?
Seeing the greedy looks in the crowd, Li Mingliang’s heart sank. I’m facing an unprecedented crisis. A single misstep could mean death for both myself and Qingyue.
He tightened his grip on his longsword, his gaze sweeping across the crowd, searching for Su Han and the Crane Sword Saint. However, they were nowhere to be found, making his heart grow even heavier.
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"I never liked the look of them. To think they’re actually remnants of the Myriad Swords Sect! I can’t wait to see them brought to justice."
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The crowd buzzed with discussion. Since the shadowy youth was a highborn young lord, his words were convincing.
"Old man, I suggest you surrender obediently to avoid unnecessary pain," the shadowy youth said with a cold smile, looking down on Li Mingliang from above.
He had only found them vaguely familiar at first. It was his jealousy over Li Qingyue’s Enlightenment that drove him to test his suspicions, and to his surprise, he’d hit the mark. This brought a flicker of pleased surprise to his heart. Capturing remnants of the Myriad Swords Sect is a great achievement. I might even be promoted. What an unexpected windfall! With that in mind, he had no intention of giving Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue any chance. He was determined to capture them.
Li Mingliang remained silent. It’s useless to say anything now. The moment our identities were exposed, I knew there was no escape.
"You really won’t shed tears until you see the coffin, will you? Very well, then I’ll defeat you first, sever the tendons in your arms and legs, and make you kneel on the ground and beg me for mercy!" the shadowy youth snarled, his dissatisfaction with Li Mingliang’s attitude twisting into a chilling killing intent in his sinister eyes.
BOOM!
An intense Sword Intent erupted from his body. His Heaven and Earth Physique condensed, and he immediately initiated Physique Fusion, making his entire aura colder and sharper, like a bone-chilling icy sword. The shadowy youth was not only the son of Grand Marquis Zhenyuan but also a powerful sword cultivator at the Eighth Layer of the Divine Power Realm. The sword in his hand was a Semi-Holy Artifact, its edge glinting menacingly.
"I’ve heard the Myriad Swords Sect was once the greatest sword sect. Today, I’ll see for myself just how supreme your techniques are!" the shadowy youth sneered, leaping forward to attack Li Mingliang.
The surrounding crowd watched with envy but dared not interfere. Though the shadowy youth wasn’t a prince, he was still a young lord of noble status, someone they dared not offend.
"Spring Thunder Sword Technique!"
Li Mingliang’s gaze sharpened. Daring not to let the shadowy youth get close to Li Qingyue, he gripped his sword and charged forward to meet the attack head-on.
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!
Both were sword cultivators of the Divine Power Realm, their strength formidable. Sword lights crisscrossed as they clashed, the sheer force of their exchange astonishing the onlookers.
The shadowy youth’s innate talent was impressive and his strength was formidable. His every move was laced with Cold Frost, causing the surrounding temperature to drop to freezing. Although Li Mingliang’s innate talent was inferior, he possessed a wealth of combat experience. Moreover, he had been diligently cultivating the *Myriad Swords Returning Origin Technique* and his cultivation realm was slightly higher than the youth’s. Therefore, he was not at a disadvantage at all; in fact, he was gaining the upper hand.
"Thunderbolt Sword Qi!"
Li Mingliang activated the *Myriad Swords Returning Origin Technique*, unleashing the Thunderbolt Sword Qi he had long been nurturing.
A streak of Thunder Light burst forth from Li Mingliang’s body. Faster than lightning and pulsing with a destructive aura, it shot straight toward the shadowy youth. This was the first strand of Sword Qi Li Mingliang had condensed, and it was also his strongest strike.
PFFT!
Strong as he was, the shadowy youth couldn’t withstand the Thunderbolt Sword Qi. He was instantly pierced through the abdomen, the wound laced with Thunderbolt Sword Intent that hindered its healing.
"Lifebound Sword Qi! He really is a remnant of the Myriad Swords Sect!" the crowd exclaimed, thoroughly confirming his identity.
The *Myriad Swords Returning Origin Technique* of the Myriad Swords Sect was most famous for its Lifebound Sword Qi. Cultivators would use their entire being to nurture a single strand of Sword Qi, which, when unleashed, was an unstoppable, heaven-shaking attack. The Heavenly Sword Dynasty had been hunting the descendants of the Myriad Swords Sect precisely for this technique, hoping to claim it for themselves, but so far, they had not succeeded.
"You’re dead!"
Just then, the shadowy youth reached into his Storage Ring, pulled out a bead, and immediately activated it. A powerful aura of the Supreme Realm instantly filled the air. This was clearly a Supreme Treasure crafted by a Supreme Realm expert—the youth’s life-saving trump card. He was unable to accept his defeat and was now determined to kill Li Mingliang, washing away his humiliation with blood.
"Not good!" Li Mingliang’s face drained of color as he retreated rapidly, trying to evade the attack. He was only in the Divine Power Realm, not even having reached the Heavenly King Realm. How could he possibly withstand a strike from a Supreme Realm expert? A direct hit would mean certain death.
"You can’t escape!" the shadowy youth roared, his expression vicious. He crushed the bead, and a wisp of cold air burst forth, rapidly condensing into a giant frost palm that smashed down toward Li Mingliang like Mount Tai.
SPURT!
Li Mingliang had no hope of escaping. Struck by the palm, he coughed up a mouthful of blood and plummeted from the sky, crashing to the ground and barely clinging to life.
"Die!"
With a savage twist of his features, the shadowy youth slammed the giant frost palm down again, intent on smashing Li Mingliang into a pulp.
In that instant, Li Mingliang’s life hung by a thread
