CHAPTER 309: CHAPTER 309: DO ME A FAVOR, I’M BEGGING YOU

The gray-faced Gu Rong looked at the Shen An and Chen Xin in the sky with a resentful expression.

"Damn it, I was sent flying by one sword strike. I’ve lost so much face. This boy is too fierce, isn’t he? How old is he?"

"I don’t know if that old scoundrel can handle it," Gu Rong murmured to himself, rubbing his aching chest.

Chen Xin suppressed the uneasiness of the Seven Kill Sword with his own sword intent. The Seven Kill Sword also sensed its master’s battle intent and sword intent, and its originally weak sword cry gradually became high-pitched.

He lightly shook his wrist, and the Seven Kill Sword had already lit up. A clear blue sword edge stabbed towards Shen An.

Shen An also wholeheartedly threw himself into this battle.

Previously, as Yan Chixia, his competition with Chen Xin was purely a contest of sword path attainments and sword techniques.

If Chen Xin had used his soul power at that time, the one to be defeated would most likely have been Shen An himself.

After all, Chen Xin was already a peak level ninety-seven Douluo, and his combat power was even more so pressing towards level ninety-eight.

But today was different from the past. He had already broken through to Soul Sage, and his combat power had also undergone a heaven-and-earth-shaking change.

Facing this one sword strike from Chen Xin, Shen An just slightly raised his wrist. The Qinghui Sword Grass in his hand floated out a large area of sword qi.

"Soaring to the Heavens!"

A dense sword qi, like a cloud, like a mist, pounced towards Chen Xin, actually making this indifferent old man’s face change greatly. He hurriedly withdrew his sword and changed his move.

The sharpness of this sword qi was simply something he had only seen in his life. And it came on so fiercely that it was simply impossible for one to dodge in time.

Shen An was also very curious as to how Chen Xin would dodge this one sword strike of his. This one sword strike of his seemed light and fluttering, but in reality, it had used twenty percent of his soul power.

Don’t underestimate Shen An’s current twenty percent soul power. His seven soul rings added together, the energy of Gu Rong and Chen Xin tied together was not as much as his.

The Chen Xin who should have originally been bathed in Shen An’s sword qi had instantly disappeared, replaced by a huge Seven Kill Sword, two meters long and half a meter wide!

This sword was suspended in the air. Its appearance, compared to before, was magnified countless times. The clear blue Seven Kill Sword qi and Shen An’s one-grass sword qi clashed with each other, as if it were the most intense of slaughters.

Shen An looked at this scene with surprise, secretly sighing that the former peak of the sword path was indeed not to be underestimated, to actually be able to achieve a unity of man and sword.

As for why it was the former peak of the sword path, it was because Shen An also quite liked this title, and he also wanted it.

After the Seven Kill Sword had broken through Shen An’s sword qi, the huge blade was raised high. A thick blue light suddenly chopped down. A huge blue light blade, like a long rainbow piercing the sun, came straight for Shen An.

A soul master in their Martial Soul True Body state, every move had great power, not to mention that Chen Xin had integrated himself into the Seven Kill Sword.

At this time, even if an ordinary Titled Douluo were to come and erupt with all their own means, under this one sword strike, they would also have to die on the spot with regret.

The continent’s number one in attack was still very weighty.

Everyone was looking at the two in the sky. How would Shen An deal with it?

Shen An took a step forward. His body of sword intent continuously rose, like a pillar holding up the heavens. His body of sword qi was simply dense to the point of being unable to be added to.

He’s already the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass. To still have to dodge when facing other swords, wouldn’t that be too shameless?

Shen An used the grass as a sword and lightly slashed towards Chen Xin.

Swish!

A blade of grass actually slashed out with a world-creating might!

In an instant, the thick dark clouds were neatly cut open, as if a large gash had been split, revealing the stars and the moon hidden behind.

The azure-blue light blades intertwined, bursting out with a fierce sound of clashing metal. At this time, the sky was as if a great thunder had shaken, making one’s ears deafened.

The disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect were all dumbfounded. This unknown expert could actually fight on par with their own sect’s Sword Douluo.

But how could they know that at this moment, Chen Xin was at a loss for words? He discovered that his own Seven Kill Sword qi, in front of Shen An’s sword qi, was as if it had been weakened by a few points out of thin air.

This was the equal suppression of the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass on all sword-type martial souls.

What’s more, Shen An’s sword qi quality... the offensive was dispelled.

And observing Shen An’s expression, it was as if the scattered sword qi had no effect on him at all.

’No, I can’t fight a battle of attrition. I have to fight a quick battle,’ a plan was set in Chen Xin’s heart.

"A song of thirteen strings in a cup, half a lifetime of wind and rain all returns to one sword!" A vigorous and powerful voice came from all directions.

Ning Fengzhi looked on with a grave expression. ’To actually force Uncle Jian to use this move. Shen An, oh Shen An, you are too monstrous,’ he was shocked in his heart.

This one move could be said to be the entirety of Chen Xin’s foundation for so many years. It was the perfect integration of his sword path attainments and his own soul power, and even his soul rings.

Chen Xin had even once said that he wanted to use this sword to challenge the Great Priest of Spirit Hall, who was as powerful as a god, in the future.

In the air, the huge Seven Kill Sword bloomed with a clear blue light. In the pitch-black night sky, a azure phantom over five meters tall appeared, its divine might peerless!

The appearance of the phantom was exactly the same as Chen Xin’s. The phantom held the sword in one hand, as if it had grasped the ultimate principles of heaven and earth. On the huge Seven Kill Sword, the sword’s momentum was raised by countless times.

The Seven Kill Sword pointed to the void and slashed out six times in a row. A huge, black "kill" character appeared in mid-air.

The entire night sky lit up because of this huge "kill" character. The aura that bloomed from the dark black "kill" character made all the disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can’t help but prostrate themselves in worship.

This powerful and peerless attack had actually stimulated the pride of the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass.

Shen An felt the battle intent of the martial soul in his hand. It was a kind of pride that was quite displeased with having other swords show off in front of it.

Thus, the sword qi in Shen An’s body surged like a vast ocean. A one-grass sword intent that could cut down the sun, moon, and stars burst forth.

At this time, the endless sword qi of the several-thousand-meter Sword Domain crazily poured in. The place where Shen An was had already formed a vortex like the deep sea.

The Nine-Leaf Sword Grass spun and flew out. Its body was entirely translucent. Its nine leaves flipped. A heaven-piercing sword qi poured out. Large patches of space were torn open.

A brilliant sword light illuminated the entire night sky. An azure sword light filled the sky and pressed towards the pitch-black "kill" character.

"Clang!!!"

The two colors of azure and black collided. The "kill" character became illusory at a speed visible to the naked eye, as if about to be defeated.

Chen Xin let out a muffled groan, and all his soul power was poured into it. The huge "kill" character regained its brilliance.

A fierce, great explosion sounded. The "kill" character and the heaven-piercing sword qi were at a stalemate.

A voice suddenly came to Shen An’s ear. It was Gu Rong.

"Shen An, this old bone of mine is begging you today. I just said you were an enemy. You can’t let me and that old scoundrel lose face in front of so many disciples, right?"

"Just do me a favor and pretend you can’t win. Anyway, the group of disciples below can’t see your face clearly."

"For the sake of Zhuqing and Rongrong, just bear with it."

Gu Rong’s words carried a plea. After all, which youth is not competitive? Since he was asking for a favor, then his attitude had to be correct.

Shen An smiled. He had already tested his own combat power. It was definitely above the current Chen Xin’s. Even a level ninety-eight Titled Douluo was not his opponent.

Only a level ninety-nine Titled Douluo made Shen An’s heart not have the certainty of victory. It was really that the one sword strike from Qian Daoliu he had seen that day was too powerful.

However, what Shen An didn’t know was that Qian Daoliu’s one sword strike was with his identity as a Tribute of the Seraphim, using a little bit of Angelic divine power, and using the Angelic Holy Sword at that.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to "kill" the level ninety-eight Bibi Dong with one sword strike.

Of course, Bibi Dong had an undying body. But that one strike, if it had been any other level ninety-eight Titled Douluo, they wouldn’t have been able to withstand it.

Shen An, still with strength to spare, transmitted his voice to Gu Rong, "No problem."

Chen Xin had once blocked several Titled Douluos for him in the Soul Master Tournament. It was just a feigned defeat.

Immediately, with a thought, the azure light that had originally been condensed and not scattered was instantly rushed apart by the "kill" character, emitting bursts of a thunderous sound.

Shen An also, with his ability to teleport in the Sword Domain, transformed into a wisp of sword qi and, in an instant, went a thousand meters away.

Chen Xin’s face was astonished. He didn’t understand why Shen An, who had originally held the absolute advantage, had suddenly left.

Then his old partner, Gu Rong, quickly flew into the sky and said loudly, "The strong enemy has been defeated!"

Chen Xin’s old face turned red. He instantly understood that the reason Shen An had retreated was because of Gu Rong.

On the ground, the disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect were even more so continuously cheering.

"His Excellency the Sword Douluo is mighty!"

"His Excellency the Sword Douluo is invincible!"

Sword Douluo Chen Xin’s old face turned red. He fiercely glared at Gu Rong.

He, Chen Xin, had always been an upright person. In his life, he had never thrown a match. A loss was a loss, a win was a win. In his view, there was nothing to be particular about with victory or defeat.

He had not expected that he would now be let off by Shen An. And yet, for the sake of the reputation of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he could not tell the truth.

...

In the main hall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, at this time Shen An, Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong were gathered in one hall.

Of course, there were also Tom and Jerry.

As for Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, the two girls were still resting and had not been disturbed.

This battle between Shen An and Chen Xin had been fought outside the sect. Naturally, it would not have disturbed the two girls who were living in the deepest part of the sect.

"Shen An, time in front of you seems to have lost its thickness," Ning Fengzhi said with a complicated expression.

It had only been three years since the end of the Soul Master Tournament, yet Sword Douluo Chen Xin could no longer defeat Shen An.

Shen An smiled lightly, not feigning modesty, yet also not appearing arrogant.

Chen Xin also said with a straight face, "Tonight, Old Bone spoke first. For the sake of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, I had to be shameless. Shen An, another day we will have another match. Now, you are the true peak of the sword path."

"I never thought that so many strong people who use a sword would emerge on the continent. I am really looking forward to the prosperous scene of the sword path in the future."

The Sword Douluo said with emotion.

’Many strong people of the sword path? Are there?’ After all, Shen An now basically knew all the strong people on the continent. He suddenly realized something and asked probingly.

"Is Senior Chen Xin talking about Yan Chixia of Spirit Hall?"

"Huh, have you two had dealings? Are you very familiar?" Chen Xin said with surprise.

Shen An silently nodded.

"Quite familiar. I can see him every day when I wake up and look in the mirror."

Chen Xin...

Ning Fengzhi was also stunned. The Tenth Elder of Spirit Hall who had killed the Clear Sky Douluo, Yan Chixia, was actually the same person as Shen An???

This sect master, who had always been known for his gentleness and elegance, couldn’t help but be moved at this time. He said in a hoarse voice, "Shen An, when did you get mixed up with Spirit Hall? They didn’t find you out?"

Shen An spread his hands and smiled, telling the whole story, including the reason why he had gone to Spirit Hall, as well as the matter of Qian Renxue. Of course, he hid the feelings between the two.

"Hiss~"

All the people present all sucked in a cold breath. The melons they had eaten today were really too many. Qian Renxue was actually Xue Qinghe, and had lurked for more than ten years without anyone discovering her.

To think their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had even specially sent people to look for her after Xue Qinghe had disappeared.

Ning Fengzhi’s face was uncertain. This matter, just thinking about it was frightening. If Qian Renxue had inherited the position of the Heaven Dou imperial family, then this vast Heaven Dou Empire would basically be Spirit Hall’s.

Just as Ning Fengzhi was feeling lingering fear, Shen An had said another piece of bombshell news.

"I have come this time also in the hope that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can ease its relationship with Spirit Hall and go to support Qian Renxue."

"Now Spirit Hall is preparing to unify the continent. It is now even set to launch the Spirit Hunting Plan in a month, to attack both the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family at the same time."

This news was like a heavy hammer smashing into everyone’s heart. Spirit Hall was going to unify the continent and also destroy two of the three upper sects. Too crazy.

Gu Rong even more so looked at Shen An with a "you’ve turned traitor" look.

On the contrary, Ning Fengzhi was very calm. He said in a deep voice, "Can you tell me why? Did Spirit Hall promise you benefits, or what? Otherwise, with your current strength, plus Uncle Jian and Uncle Bone, if we unite with the Heaven Dou imperial family, it shouldn’t be a difficult matter to resist Spirit Hall."

Shen An shook his head. "It wasn’t a promise from Spirit Hall. It was my own volition. Perhaps an earlier unification can reduce many unnecessary sacrifices."

"And, regarding the matter of resisting Spirit Hall, I’m afraid it’s not very feasible."

Shen An told them everything he knew about Spirit Hall’s strength. There were more than twenty Titled Douluos, large and small.

The moment this number was said, Ning Fengzhi also couldn’t hold it in anymore. He knew Spirit Hall was very strong, but he didn’t know it was this strong.

"And, the Great Priest of Spirit Hall is also the mysterious person from the day of the Soul Master Tournament. I saw him make a move on Bibi Dong. To put it this way, someone like Senior Chen Xin, he can take one with one sword strike."

Chen Xin... It hits the heart, old iron.

Chen Xin was indeed hurt by these words from Shen An. His father had been defeated at Qian Daoliu’s hands. Thus, he had always been thinking of going to challenge Qian Daoliu. The result was that in Shen An’s hands, he couldn’t even take one of Qian Daoliu’s sword strikes.

Pain! Too painful!

Ning Fengzhi suddenly discovered, was Qian Renxue’s brain not right? Her family’s power was so strong, yet she still went to play at lurking. What a joke.

Twenty-odd Titled Douluos could push through all of the Douluo Continent. All who did not submit would be directly suppressed by military force.

Immediately, Ning Fengzhi took a deep breath. "What has been long divided must unite, and what has been long united must divide. Unification is already the general trend. My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is willing to support Qian Renxue."

Shen An smiled. Ning Fengzhi was a smart person. After weighing the strength of the enemy and himself, he would naturally make the wisest choice.

After all, the current Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Spirit Hall did not have any substantial enmity. There was no need to put their heads on their belts to fight a battle of certain death with others.

And the Spirit Hunting operation would no longer pose a threat to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect because Qian Renxue would go down to protect them.

The next day, in the early morning.

Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong had long developed the habit of waking up early. The two of them had woken up at the same time period, preparing to wash up and then go to meditate and cultivate.

And the moment they opened the room door, they saw the clear sunlight filling the living room.

A person was bathed in the sunlight, as if his entire person were glowing. Hearing the sound, he turned around.

The two girls’ originally somewhat hazy eyes instantly widened. A look of joy was plain to see.

"Shen An!"