Free Web NovelChapter 2572: Chapter 2572: Breakthrough, Immortal Emperor Realm Mid Stage!
Fang Bai’s demonstration of Sword Intent startled the disciples training inside Sword Gorge, who all began gathering toward the Stone Array.
"This Haoyue Immortal King is the last disciple from the Wuying Sect participating in the Sword Gorge training. It’s unexpected he managed to comprehend Sword Intent! His talent is truly extraordinary!"
"What use is comprehending Sword Intent? The immortals or forces that slaughter Wuying Sect’s disciples may be lurking nearby. This Haoyue Immortal King might not escape this calamity!"
"Let’s see if he can make it to the end of Sword Gorge alive!"
"Many of Wuying Sect’s Seventh and Eighth Grade Immortal King Realm disciples have fallen. Even if this Haoyue Immortal King can use the momentum of comprehending Sword Intent to advance a small realm, it won’t change anything!"
"Regardless, being able to comprehend the Sword Intent left by the Great Emperor within Sword Gorge is something we all envy!"
"Indeed!"
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Sensing the increasingly powerful aura emanating from "Haoyue Immortal King," which seemed to herald a breakthrough, disciples from various sects watching from afar couldn’t help but feel envious.
During every Sword Gorge training, among the ten Immortal Sects, three hundred disciples, fewer than one in ten can capture Sword Intent and glean any insights from it within Sword Gorge.
Those fortunate enough to comprehend Sword Intent from various major sects, barring accidents, experience a surge in combat strength and an advancement in cultivation level.
It is evident that the invisible Sword Intent that exists within Sword Gorge offers a significant opportunity for the young disciples of the various major sects.
Some sect disciples attempted to enter the Stone Forest to see if they could also perceive the existence of Sword Intent, only to be forced back by the powerful killing intent generated during Fang Bai’s display of Sword Intent.
Even powerful Seventh and Eighth Grade Immortal King Realm experts, using Immortal Artifacts for protection, could not take a single step into the Stone Forest.
The killing intent Fang Bai released was too intense, filling the entire Stone Forest space, turning it into a forbidden zone that disciples of all sects couldn’t trespass upon.
"Hiss!"
"Hiss!"
"Hiss!"
...
Suddenly, Fang Bai waved his hands, and a sweeping Sword Qi followed. Amidst the sharp, ear-piercing sounds, stone fragments splattered, and stone pillars toppled.
In just a few moments, the Stone Forest spanning several dozen miles was destroyed by Fang Bai’s displayed Sword Intent, with hundreds of stone pillars reduced to piles of dust.
The area covered by the Sword Qi extended far beyond the Stone Forest, forcing disciples from various sects to retreat rapidly.
"Wow, Fang Bai is amazing!"
Lianyue Fairy watched Fang Bai, who was sitting cross-legged with closed eyes and continuously waving his hands, continuing to demonstrate Sword Intent. Her eyes sparkled with a radiant expression as if she shared in the glory.
The other Immortal Bow Hall disciples were also captivated by Fang Bai, and they did not notice Lianyue Fairy’s peculiar demeanor.
The disciples of the nine surrounding Immortal Sects envied the Wuying Sect’s "Haoyue Immortal King" for the opportunity to comprehend the Great Emperor’s Sword Intent. However, only Lianyue Fairy knew that this "Haoyue Immortal King" was actually Fang Bai.
All thirty young disciples of the real Wuying Sect had already perished.
At this moment, in the eyes of the disciples from each Immortal Sect, Fang Bai, who was sitting there, resembled a towering giant sword, emanating a fierce killing intent from his entire body, making them feel a sense of dread.
"Buzz!"
Fang Bai’s body suddenly trembled lightly, producing a humming sound like a sword’s cry. Then, tens of thousands of Sword Rays radiated from him as the center, piercing in all directions like celestial maidens scattering flowers.
The disciples of each major Immortal Sect saw the Sword Rays’ unmatched sharpness rapidly shooting toward them like lightning, causing everyone to be greatly alarmed. They retreated with all their might while summoning Immortal Artifacts for defense.
"Clang, clang, clang..."
"Bang, bang, bang..."
The Sword Rays emitted from Fang Bai collided with the protective Immortal Artifacts of the disciples from each Immortal Sect, creating an intense and rapid clashing of metal and iron.
In an instant, the sounds of blood spraying, screams, wails, and exclamations rang out in succession, with disciples from the nine major Immortal Sects suffering varying degrees of injuries.
Except for Lianyue Fairy.
No immortal noticed that when several Sword Rays shot toward Lianyue Fairy, they simply brushed past her, as if intentionally avoiding her.
No one at the scene would know that the Immortal Law secret techniques Lianyue Fairy cultivated were all taught by Fang Bai. They carried the same aura. Therefore, when Fang Bai released the tens of thousands of Sword Intents during his advancement, they bypassed Lianyue Fairy, a "kindred spirit," and had almost negligible impact on her.
However, Lianyue Fairy also retreated with the other immortals to the safe zone, as it would be too conspicuous if the others retreated and she remained.
"Junior Sister Lianyue, you..."
Jade Fairy wiped away the bloodstains at the corner of her mouth, initially wanting to ask, "Are you alright?" but she immediately noticed that Lianyue Fairy was unscathed, causing her to feel greatly surprised.
She knew this junior sister could challenge beyond her level, with formidable combat prowess on par with herself, but those tens of thousands of Sword Rays were overwhelmingly powerful—even she couldn’t withstand them. How could Lianyue Fairy remain unharmed?
"Ah, Senior Sister Biyu, you’re injured!"
Lianyue Fairy did not want Jade Fairy to question why she was unharmed. She immediately took out a Healing Immortal Pill and placed it into her mouth, urging, "Hurry, sit down to recuperate, and I’ll protect you!"
Jade Fairy, heavily injured, swallowed the Immortal Pill, giving up the thought of questioning, and sat cross-legged to calm herself for recovery.
Several other Immortal Bow Hall disciples also swallowed Immortal Pills for healing.
Lianyue Fairy glanced around and noticed all two hundred-plus immortals of the nine Immortal Sects were injured. Like the Immortal Bow Hall disciples, they were swallowing Immortal Pills and recuperating, making her stick out her tongue.
"Fang Bai’s commotion during this advancement is enormous! So many high-grade Immortal King Realm experts from the nine major Immortal Sects were injured. It’s terrifying. Hmm, Fang Bai’s realm must have reached the Immortal Emperor Realm, right?"
Lianyue Fairy used Divine Sense to observe Fang Bai, her expression showing excitement.
At this moment, Fang Bai, with the help of the Sword Intent left by the Great Emperor thousands of years ago, comprehended a strand of Taoist Rhyme contained within the Sword Intent. The Immortal Qi within him surged, breaking the barrier of his realm, advancing his cultivation from the initial Immortal Emperor Realm to the intermediate stage of the Immortal Emperor Realm.
This time, his advancement in cultivation realm occurred after leaving Fire Dragon Island and advancing again after many years.
For other immortals, Fang Bai’s advancement speed would be an unprecedented miracle, yet for Fang Bai, who was intent on seeking revenge against the eight top powers, it still felt too slow.
Fortunately, Fang Bai forcibly suppressed part of his aura during his advancement; otherwise, the Sword Rays released at that moment might have claimed the lives of some sect disciples on the spot, rather than just causing injuries.
The disciples of the nine Immortal Sects were all frightened in their hearts, using Divine Sense to probe Fang Bai, not daring to get too close.
Lianyue Fairy spread her Divine Sense, standing guard over all the disciples of various major sects. If anyone attempted to disturb Fang Bai, she would take action to stop them at all costs.
Having stepped into the ranks of mid-stage Immortal Emperor Realm experts, Fang Bai was naturally unafraid of the disciples of each surrounding Immortal Sect. He took a deep breath and once again entered the Cultivation State to stabilize his realm.
