Chapter 348: Chapter 199: The Crisis at Luoxia Mountain (Part 4)

Shen Wen’an passed through the barrier, just about to leave when he suddenly noticed something amiss.

“These bamboo… why are they all dead?”

The green bamboo previously dense in front of the barrier had all now become withered, with masses of bamboo leaves falling off, devoid of vitality.

The Cyan Bamboo Sword Intent that was originally contained within each bamboo had also completely dissipated.

Shen Wen’an frowned, pondering for a moment, with a vague suspicion arising in his mind.

He turned toward the direction of Cyan Ruo Sword House, transforming into a sword light and departing.

In the morning, as the sun was rising, the sea of clouds beneath Thousand Feet Cliff was dyed golden by the morning glow.

A sudden breeze rose, the sea of clouds billowed, resembling a true Immortal Realm.

Shen Wen’an flew on his sword, passed through the sea of clouds, and landed on Thousand Feet Cliff.

In the bamboo forest clearing, Lingshan Sword Immortal, clad in a green muslin dress, was practising swordsmanship amidst the bamboo.

Her sword technique was nimble, flickering and threading like a needle and thread through the bamboo forest.

Shen Wen’an quietly stood outside the bamboo forest, watching with rapt attention.

The cultivation in Sword Dao reached the level of Lingshan Sword Immortal, where ordinary moves and techniques had already lost their efficacy.

Most of the time, practicing sword was merely a way to nurture Sword Intent and verify one’s insights.

The sword techniques of Lingshan Sword Immortal at this moment seemed inferior even to some powerful mundane swordsmen, yet Shen Wen’an could see something different within.

The green bamboo sword danced, its movements were not fast, not even making any sound of breaking through the air.

Shen Wen’an stood silently, everything before his eyes changed dramatically.

The once thriving bamboo forest of Thousand Feet Cliff had vanished, replaced by countless sharp long swords towering into the heavens!

Those long swords resembled flowers blooming in the Realm of Intent.

And the role Lingshan Sword Immortal played seemed somewhat like a bee gathering nectar and pollinating, extracting and depositing something from and onto each towering long sword.

When Shen Wen’an attempted to observe those towering long swords, his body shook suddenly, and the sensation from when his Divine Spirit was about to sink into oblivion resurfaced.

Dong!

The edge-less Cyan Bamboo Sword tapped on the sword scabbard in his hand, its gentle force pushed him back several steps.

When Shen Wen’an awakened, he found Lingshan Sword Immortal had already finished her sword technique, standing quietly a short distance ahead, holding her Cyan Bamboo Sword.

“Senior Sister.”

He clasped his sword and saluted.

Lingshan Sword Immortal smiled and nodded, saying, “Couldn’t resist trying to comprehend Sword Intent again?”

Shen Wen’an felt a bit embarrassed.

The current Realm truly posed some inconvenience.

One easily immerses in the comprehension of Sword Intent, causing the Divine Spirit to sink into oblivion.

Lingshan Sword Immortal said nothing further, turned around, and walked toward the Bamboo Forest Hut.

After the two sat across from each other, Lingshan Sword Immortal opened her mouth and asked, “Did anything happen in the Shen Family last night?”

Upon hearing this, Shen Wen’an confirmed his earlier suspicion.

The reason the White Jade Palm suddenly withdrew must have been due to Lingshan Sword Immortal’s intervention using the Sword Intent contained in the bamboo forest near the barrier.

She extracted all the Sword Intent and vitality from the bamboo within that forest, stopping the continued attack of the White Jade Palm.

“Thank you, Senior Sister, for your assistance.”

Shen Wen’an clasped his hands in gratitude.

Lingshan Sword Immortal smiled, nodded, and poured a cup of tea for both herself and Shen Wen’an.

“Senior Sister, the person who intervened was…”

Shen Wen’an sipped the floral tea, looking at Lingshan Sword Immortal with curiosity.

Their exchange last night was across distance; he wondered if Lingshan Sword Immortal discerned the identity of the opponent.

This matter involved a conspiracy targeting Luoxia Mountain; if clarified, it would be greatly beneficial.

Lingshan Sword Immortal lightly shook her head.

“I merely used the Sword Intent near the barrier to injure that person across distance, but I do not know their identity.”

“Apart from the prominent figures in Danzhou, there are many elderly hermits, each not to be underestimated.”

“However…”

She looked at Shen Wen’an with some doubt, saying, “What happened in the Shen Family to make a Golden Core Realm cultivator follow the Qi trace and strike across distance?”

Shen Wen’an clasped his hands and replied, “Last night, I discussed the issue of Luoxia Mountain with my father and elder brother in the courtyard.”

“Father seemed to sense something, thus he used the Path of Great Derivation to deduce…”

Lingshan Sword Immortal understood.

She had heard about the situation at Luoxia Mountain before and had already communicated with several Elder Sword Immortals from Cyan Luo Sword House.

Currently, those Elder Sword Immortals are still discussing, yet to decide whether or not to intervene.

The chance discovery by Shen Yuan of the person behind the plot gave Cyan Ruo Sword House some caution.

“Junior Brother should tell your father not to use the Path of Great Derivation lightly.”

“Especially using it to spy on cultivators of higher realms, as it may allow them to trace the Qi to his location.”

“The person who intervened last night must be an old monster who has stepped into the Golden Core Realm for many years, very dangerous.”

Shen Wen’an nodded, the scene of facing the White Jade Palm last night resurfaced in his mind.

A feeling of powerlessness arose within.

“Senior Sister, does the Fetal Breathing Realm truly have no chance against Golden Core Realm cultivators?”

He knew Golden Core Realm cultivators were strong, but he did not know to what extent.

That strike spanning thousands of miles last night left both him and Lu Zhiyuan powerless, truly despairing.

Lingshan Sword Immortal chuckled upon hearing this.

“How strong the Golden Core Realm is, it’s hard to describe.”

“However, Senior Sister can tell you that no matter if they reincarnated as Immortal Gods who have mastered Fetal Breathing, they cannot be a match for an ordinary Golden Core cultivator.”

“You only need to know, there is a chasm between Fetal Breathing and Golden Core that cannot be crossed.”

“If Junior Brother doesn’t believe, you may give it a try.”

Upon hearing this, a flicker of battle intent arose in Shen Wen’an’s heart.

After some hesitation, he couldn’t resist any longer, slowly grasped the Dragon-Slaying Sword beside him, and stood up with clasped hands.

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