CHAPTER 225: CHAPTER 225: IMMORTAL ROAD

The so-called Great Dao Sword Intent.

This is an ultimate expression, a sublimation of Sword Law.

Throughout history, every sword cultivator has been in pursuit of this supreme realm!

If Sword Law is the extreme of Sword Dao,

then Sword Intent is a transformation of Sword Law, stronger than it.

It is said that from ancient times to present, countless sword cultivators have comprehended Sword Law, but those who could refine Sword Law into Great Dao Sword Intent are rare, as rare as hen’s teeth.

This Sword Intent is ethereal and elusive. Whether it can be comprehended is not just a matter of talent but also depends heavily on opportunity.

Even someone as proud as Lin Ruyue, lauded as Daoxuan’s greatest sword Dao prodigy of this era, has only just begun to grasp Sword Law. Over the years, she has been in pursuit of the supreme Sword Intent, yet has gained nothing.

Unexpectedly, today on Ji Chen, she saw the Great Dao Sword Intent she so longed for.

This undoubtedly drove Lin Ruyue and all sword cultivators of the present era mad.

Now, Ji Chen displayed the extreme Great Dao Sword Intent, like a Sword King commanding tens of thousands of swords under heaven. The swords in the hands of every sword cultivator in the city resonated, longing to fly from their sheaths to obey his command.

"What terrifying sword intent, who is making a move?"

All over Yang City, countless people were stirred, quickly rushing out and looking distantly in the direction from which the sword intent emanated.

Meanwhile, above the bamboo forest, a streak of Holy Sword Light cut across the sky, instantly arriving in front of Lin Ruyue.

Her expression changed dramatically, her Holy Sword unsheathed, constantly slashing, hundreds and thousands of dreadful sword lights formed, like a rain of swords, endlessly attacking Ji Chen’s incoming sword, attempting to block it.

"Boom!"

"Crack!"

However, the power of Ji Chen’s sword far exceeded imagination.

Lin Ruyue’s sword lights could not withstand it, all collapsing in the void.

The terrifying sword momentum seemed to form a field, pushing her back continuously, no matter what methods she employed, she could not stop Ji Chen’s sword attack.

"Boom!"

Finally, Lin Ruyue staggered back a full thousand zhang before Ji Chen’s sword exploded, not because she resolved it, but because Ji Chen ceased his attack voluntarily.

The overwhelming sword momentum also gradually dissipated at this moment, and the sword pressure in the air suddenly diminished.

Looking ahead, Lin Ruyue had already retreated a thousand zhang away, now looking disheveled and somewhat embarrassed, forced into a desperate situation by Ji Chen’s sword.

If Ji Chen had not stopped in time, Lin Ruyue would likely have fallen to that sword, utterly unable to withstand it!

"I’ve learned much from you, Miss Lin."

The crowd was speechless, or rather, too shocked to speak, only Ji Chen’s faint laughter reached their ears.

No one expected the sword duel to end with such a result.

Facing Ji Chen’s effortless strike, Lin Ruyue, the one reputed as Daoxuan’s peak sword Dao prodigy, had no power to resist. If not for Ji Chen holding back, she might have already become a cold corpse.

"Brother Ji’s prowess is unparalleled. I, Ruyue, challenged you beyond my measure; I hope you won’t take offense."

At this moment, Ning Bufan came forward, cupping his fists toward Ji Chen.

In his heart, he was also somewhat shaken, still savoring Ji Chen’s previous strike, secretly comparing that if such a strike were directed at him, could he withstand it?

"I did not expect Brother Ji to refine Sword Law into Great Dao Sword Intent, congratulations, it’s something all sword cultivators dream of."

Mo Cheng, Yu Yuanshan, and others also approached, cupping their fists.

Ji Chen merely smiled without further comment.

"In my entire life, I’ve never conceded to anyone in the sword Dao, but you, sir, are the first; your sword made me recognize my own shortcomings. Thank you for your guidance."

From the distant void, Lin Ruyue in red descended, returning to the bamboo forest.

At this moment, the initial arrogance on her face was gone, replaced with seriousness and solemnity.

In Daoxuan’s younger generation, discussing sword Dao, she had never considered anyone worthy.

But now, Ji Chen was the exception.

"Miss Lin, you speak too highly, today’s sword duel, I merely relied on the Great Success Hongmeng Body; otherwise, I might not have been able to easily withstand your sword technique. Given time, your sword Dao attainment will surely reach the pinnacle of Daoxuan." Ji Chen spoke.

This was no falsehood; he could sense that Lin Ruyue’s sword was indeed extraordinary; it merely encountered him.

Had it been anyone else today, at the same realm, none might dare say they could withstand her preceding attack.

Quickly, everyone sat down again, chatting about some interesting things.

Someone mentioned ancient mysteries, relating to the legends of saints or ancient emperors.

"It’s said Brother Ning once glimpsed the Immortal Road, and your title of Banished Immortal came from this. Is this true?" Saintess Qing Ling suddenly spoke.

As soon as these words fell, all eyes unconsciously turned to Ning Bufan.

He said nothing, but after a silent pause, nodded, "Indeed."

"I acquired two Emperor Scriptures from the Immortal Road."

"Does an ascension path to immortality truly exist in this world?" someone exclaimed.

The Immortal Road has always existed only in legends; no one throughout history dares to assert its existence.

"Whether it is truly an Immortal Road is uncertain, but it indeed exists, seemingly connecting to a higher plane, with traces of ancient exploration. Based on my personal conjecture, these traces likely result from numerous unknown ancient emperors exploring it."

"It was amidst these traces that I comprehended two Emperor Scriptures," Ning Bufan spoke again, shocking all.

The Immortal Road not only truly exists, but numerous ancient emperors had sought its path, intending to ascend to the legendary Immortal Realm.

"The Daoxuan Thirty-Six Realms have birthed countless ancient emperors, but few have truly left behind their legacies, many lost track in their later years, disappearing from the world, unknown where they’ve gone."

Saintess Qing Ling spoke, pausing slightly before continuing, "Now it seems, these ancient emperors likely went to what is called the Immortal Realm."

"Where did you discover the Immortal Road, Brother Ning?" someone asked.

Ning Bufan did not conceal it, replying directly, "It was in the Purple Jing Mountain; I was brought by a chance encounter, where a wisp of Divine Thought accidentally entered its depths, glimpsing the Immortal Road. I can no longer ascertain its precise location within the mountain."