CHAPTER 57: CHAPTER 57: TOP GRADE FLYING SWORD

"Please, Master Shen, spare my life!"

A cultivator still tried to beg for mercy.

He didn’t even finish his sentence.

His head flew into the air.

It was Shen Xuan, who had swiftly dashed over.

His hand wielded the Water-Splitting Mount Emei Needle, leaving only a faint afterimage.

The other four turned to flee.

But where could they escape to!

Four Cold Ice Divine Dragons shot out, piercing through the back of their heads.

The reason he attacked these five near Qi Cultivation Late Stage was to avoid damaging their magical artifacts and storage pouches.

From Shen Xuan going invisible down the mountain to the twenty or so cultivators being killed, only a dozen breaths passed.

In the wilderness, a dead silence prevailed.

Ding Yixuan stared, as if witnessing the most bizarre happenings in the world.

Shen Xuan went about, unfazed, searching the bodies one by one.

The magical artifacts and storage pouches filled up the beast bag.

These people had looted quite a bit amidst the chaos.

Now it was all his.

"Fellow Zhao!"

"Here I come!"

Zhao Chunsheng cooperatively gathered all the corpses together, unleashed an oversized Fireball Technique, and set them ablaze.

The Ding Family members watched dumbfounded.

Was this the husband of the mortal Ding Yuyao?

Wasn’t he supposed to be an ancient Talisman Master in his sixties?

Too powerful!

Ten times stronger than the Ding family’s genius, Ding Yixuan!

"Does anyone know Wind Technique? Increase the fire’s intensity!"

"I do!"

A young cultivator from the Ding Family stepped forward and used the Gale Technique.

The wind fueled the fire, making it burn more fiercely.

Soon, the bodies of those cultivators were reduced to ashes.

Shen Xuan ascended the hill and securely tied the beast bag to the flying ship.

Then, he asked, "Ding Yixuan, why haven’t you left yet?"

"The Ding Family is immensely grateful for Master’s lifesaving grace."

Ding Yixuan took out a brocade box: "A small token of thanks, not enough to express even a fraction of our gratitude. It’s a small gesture from our Ding Family, and we hope Master Shen will accept it."

"No need for that!"

Shen Xuan waved his hand: "I did it for my wife’s sake. After all, you are her kin."

Hmm, killing and claiming their wealth was just incidental.

"You should leave quickly. The Red Rainbow Sect won’t let you off."

Ding Yixuan placed the brocade box onto the flying ship.

"Farewell, Master Shen!"

With that, he led the Ding Family and continued their frantic escape.

Shen Xuan opened the brocade box and was slightly taken aback.

Inside the brocade box was a Water Attribute Flying Sword.

The sword’s blade was a clear blue-green, like a lake of emerald green water, crystal clear.

With a slight infusion of spiritual power, it trembled slightly, emitting buzzing sword hums, releasing countless sharp auras that sent shivers down one’s spine.

"Ah, a top-grade flying sword!"

Zhao Chunsheng, knowing its value, exclaimed at the sword’s aura.

"Bishui Sword!"

Shen Xuan read the name on the sword’s hilt and sheathed it.

"A fine sword! Let’s move on!"

The flying ship once again set sail.

Shen Xuan sat cross-legged at the ship’s bow, vigilantly watching the surroundings while refining the Bishui Sword.

Ding Yuyao bit her lip and asked softly, "Husband, will they be able to escape?"

The world was harsh, and who could have imagined that in the blink of an eye, the Ding Family was on the brink of extinction.

"Let fate decide. I think some will manage to escape with their lives."

This matter, Shen Xuan truly had no assurance about.

"Thank you, husband."

Zhao Chunsheng frequently glanced back.

His eyes fell on the bulging beast bag.

Inside were over thirty storage pouches and more than twenty magical artifacts!

"Stop looking and focus on piloting the flying ship!"

"You’ll get a share!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Chunsheng immediately replied with delight, "Alright!"

Behind, Jiang Xueqi’s voice came, "Thank you, Master Shen!"

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "No need to thank me. We’re all in the same boat. Fellow Zhao has also helped me a lot."

"Of course! Master Shen, you selling talismans, buying demon beasts, entering the hunter trade—I put in a lot of effort!"

Upon hearing he would get a share, Zhao Chunsheng was truly energized.

With so much loot, giving him just a part would be enough for him to support his family for years!

"Dad, say less. Listen to Uncle Shen and focus on piloting the flying ship!" Zhao Dahu said discontentedly.

They knew well their father’s abilities!

If it weren’t for Shen Xuan’s help, escaping the market area with the family was questionable.

Zhao Erhu, eyes shining, looked at Shen Xuan with admiration, saying, "Uncle Shen, you’re amazing! Can you teach me?"

Jiang Xueqi immediately pulled Zhao Erhu over, smiling apologetically, "Er Hu, stop making trouble! Master Shen, please don’t take offense!"

"No offense taken."

Shen Xuan laughed, "I only know Water Techniques, and they’re not to be passed on."

"Maybe someday in the future."

Jiang Xueqi promptly said, "Er Hu, focus on learning artifact refining. Once you master that, you can help Master Shen refine magical artifacts!"

Zhao Chunsheng advised from the front, "Er Hu, cultivation is no child’s play! As an Earth Cultivator, Master Shen can’t teach you!"

Zhao Erhu replied with disappointment, "Alright."

Jiang Xueqi, on the other hand, marveled at Shen Xuan’s strength.

Such power was akin to Qi Cultivation Perfection!

Yet ten years ago, Shen Xuan was just a Qi Cultivation Third Layer lower-tier Talisman Master!

Looking at her husband, Zhao Chunsheng,

He had only advanced from Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer to Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer.

Being able to assist Shen Xuan seemed like a treasure found out of luck, making him incessantly smile!

Fortunately, both her sons were promising.

They were about to graduate.

The result was apparent.

Both sons looked at Shen Xuan with eyes full of admiration.

...

The sun finally rose.

Thousands of golden rays, majestic, reflected the waters of Longze River in vibrant colors.

Behind, the sounds of combat still resonated.

A subtle smell of blood lingered in the air.

A flying ship descended in height, skimming the river’s surface.

Shen Xuan had finished refining the Bishui Sword, standing at the zenith of the flying ship.

A blue robe fluttered in the wind.

Behind, a massive spaceship, resembling an airborne fortress, closely followed.

The immense pressure caused those on the flying ship to feel suffocated and unable to breathe.

"Master Shen, what should we do?" Zhao Chunsheng asked, looking tense.

"They’re coming after us!"

The flying ship changed direction several times.

The spaceship still pursued relentlessly.

"Stop here. Rest and restore quickly. Let’s see what they want!"

"Okay!"

Zhao Chunsheng halted the flying ship.

Then slapped two premium Rejuvenation Talismans on himself and took out a flask of spirit wine, drinking it.

Indeed, the spaceship was targeting them.

It stopped thirty Zhang above the flying ship as well.

Shen Xuan bent over, cupping his fists in a salute.

"Which senior of the Red Rainbow Sect am I honored to encounter? Talisman Master Shen Xuan pays his respects to the senior!"

An elder in a large red magic robe stood on the spaceship deck, gazing at Shen Xuan.

"So, you are Talisman Master Shen Xuan?"

"That’s me."

The Foundation Establishment Elder flew across the sky, stopping ten Zhang in front of the flying ship.

His face was gaunt, his gaze electric, exuding the authority of a higher-ranked individual.

"I am Elder Bai Xinghe of the Red Rainbow Sect."

"Shen Xuan greets Elder Bai."

In the Cultivation World, the hierarchies are clear.

The Foundation Establishment Elders of a sect had ranks much higher than a loose cultivator like Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan was unwilling to offend them unless absolutely necessary.

"I heard you’re familiar with Qin Yuehan and Lv Zhengying of the Cyan Cloud Sect?"

"They have been my close friends since childhood," Shen Xuan boldly claimed.

"Very well. For the sake of Qin Yuehan and Lv Zhengying, I will spare you this time!"

Bai Xinghe impatiently said, "You all come with me to Cyan Dragon Bay and await the sect’s decision."