Chapter 16: Ruthless Sword Manual, First Sever Old Ties

Has anyone from the Nian Family come?

The Nian Family is a leading power in Heaven Martial City, on good terms with the Lin Family. Lin Bai's childhood sweetheart and fiancée, Nian Qing, is the daughter of the Nian Family Patriarch.

Haha, Brother Lin, I hope you've been well!

A hearty voice rang out first.

Then three people entered the hall: the Nian Family Patriarch in fine robes, Lin Bai's long-time Nian Qing, and a strange middle-aged woman.

Qing'er!

Lin Bai happily greeted Nian Qing.

But Qing'er seemed a bit evasive, not daring to look at him.

Feng Qingyang noticed this with a sharp gaze, his lips slightly curling.

Here it comes, here it comes! The breakup arrangement that even trash must arrange is coming.

Originally Feng Qingyang was surprised, but this trash Lin Bai has been worthless for ten years; according to the normal process, the breakup arrangement should have been arranged.

If it never came, that would surely be a blessing for him; I didn't expect it's not that it didn't come, but that the time hasn't arrived yet.

Younger Brother Nian, you came specially—what's the matter?

Lin Zhan asked from below.

The Nian Family Patriarch first looked surprised at the mysterious youth seated in the chief position.

Wondering who this youth was and why he sat in the chief seat, he then spoke without further thought: "Brother Lin, I have a request today."

Hearing this, Lin Zhan laughed: "Haha, Younger Brother Nian, speak freely."

Lin Zhan was in high spirits today; joy lifts the spirit. His son had succeeded in cultivation, he had crushed the opposing Wang Family, and had also gained the support of the great Azure Cloud Sect.

The Nian Family Patriarch, hearing this, was surprised: "Does this guy have some happy news today? Could it be that he had a son in his old age again?"

He then relaxed his brows and said: "I've come today to break off the engagement with Qing'er."

Good, I agree.

?!!

Lin Zhan blurted it out, but after reacting, everyone was dumbfounded.

I don't believe it! Is it really true, Qing'er?

Lin Bai jumped to his feet upon hearing this; the news was like a bolt from the blue.

Nian Yang! What do you mean?

After reacting, Lin Zhan's face darkened, and he directly called out the Nian Family Patriarch's name.

That's just the literal meaning.

Right, I heard your Lin Family was attacked by the Wang and Bai Families, suffering heavy losses. My Nian Family is not one to forget old ties; if you agree, I'll resolve your Lin Family's troubles.

But! You also need to provide some resources.

Of course, we also need an elder to take action.

Nian Yang turned and respectfully said to the middle-aged woman:

The Lin Family is at a life-or-death juncture; they'll surely agree. Then Qing'er's engagement will be called off, we can also extract some profit, and spreading the word will earn us a good reputation—three benefits in one!

Nian Yang was certain Lin Zhan would agree, already scheming in his mind.

The puny Wang Family—just a warning from me will settle it; all we need is to quickly resolve Qing'er's troubles.

The middle-aged woman said, a bit impatiently:

Good, good, good!

My Lin Family is fine; we don't need your help.

Your news is a bit outdated; don't you know the Wang and Bai Families have been wiped out?

When the Nian Family first arrived in Heaven Martial City, they were miserable; without the Lin Family's support, there would be no Nian Family today. Over the past ten years, they have relied on the Lin Family's resources and prestige to rise to become a top clan.

Today I've finally seen the true face of the Nian Family.

The Wang and Bai Families have been destroyed!

Nian Yang was also shocked; they three had just returned from afar, hadn't had time to enter the family, and came straight to the Lin Family, so they naturally hadn't received this shocking news.

Could it be they offended some powerful expert? He didn't even think it was the Lin Family that did it; they can barely protect themselves, let alone destroy others.

Qing'er, is this all true? Why? Lin Bai's face full of disbelief, his heart felt like being cut by a knife.

What do you mean, 'why' all the time!

You trash, are you worthy of my disciple?

The middle-aged woman shouted loudly:

Brother Lin Bai, I have joined the Hegemon-level Weak Water Sect.

As my master said, we are no longer on the same path.

Nian Qing's words left Lin Bai hardly able to believe them.

Former oaths have all become jokes.

In short, you must agree today whether you want to or not, otherwise don't blame me for being impolite!

The middle-aged woman's words made everyone present draw their swords and nock their arrows.

I want to see just how impolite you can be.

Feng Qingyang somehow ended up standing beside Lin Bai.

Lin Bai gratefully glanced at Feng Qingyang; even a hegemon-level force is nothing—I too have a master and a sect.

Just because I'm trash and talentless, you deny me?

Have you ever heard a saying?

Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west—do not bully the poor youth!

Feng Qingyang had no words. You little brat, still trying to act cool at this point? Just reveal your talent and scare them to death!

And then? Don't bully the poor middle-aged, don't bully the poor elderly, the dead are paramount?

The middle-aged woman gave Lin Bai an arrogant glance, then said indifferently: "Don't say I'm bullying you. How about this: if you're not satisfied, I'll personally arrange a hundred-year agreement between you and Qing'er. If you can defeat Qing'er, I'll personally apologize to you and the Lin family. How does that sound?"

Upon hearing that, Feng Qingyang's eyes turned cold instantly.

A hundred years? Who has that kind of time to play with you?

A hundred years is too long; we only strive for morning and evening.

Just today's match: if she defeats Lin Bai, I'll annul this engagement; but if she can't win, then she'll be divorced, and the Nian family will be expelled from Heavenly Martial City.

Feng Qingyang pointed at Nian Qing ahead and said.

You want to play this hundred-year agreement with me? That trick won't work.

Upon hearing that, Nian Yang and the middle-aged woman's eyes lit up.

It's practically handed to them on a plate—a mid Golden Core realm Nian Qing beating a Qi Refining stage good-for-nothing, no suspense at all.

Lin Zhan saw that even the Sect Master personally speaking, he didn't dare to refute, but he still muttered inwardly, although Bai'er's talent is strong, the realm gap is there.

Soon they arrived at the Lin family's training ground.

Nian Yang also specially instructed Nian Qing: don't hold back, let this good-for-nothing clearly recognize the gap between you two; this is also for his own good.

Disciple, Master will today impart to you a powerful sword technique.

Listen carefully.

When your heart holds no woman, drawing the sword becomes naturally divine.

First form of the sword manual: forget the beloved in your heart.

Second form: sever your lovesick soul.

Third form: raise your hand and annihilate the mortal world.

Fourth form: angrily sever your former lover.

Fifth form: wave the sword and slay even the gods.

Sixth form: a single leaf opens the heavenly gate.

There are six forms in total; when you fully comprehend them, your mindset and swordsmanship will reach a higher level.

Mm, I've remembered them all, Master.

Feng Qingyang saw his earnest expression and thought to himself: "Uh... Master was just spouting nonsense; this sword manual is only words, it all depends on personal comprehension..."

Meanwhile.

Even after stepping onto the training ground, Lin Bai kept muttering the sword technique.

"With no woman in the heart, drawing the sword comes naturally divine... First form of the sword manual..."

"Go, Lin Bai brother!"

"Go, Lin Bai brother!"

"Go, young master!"

Below the stage, all the Lin family disciples and clansmen were cheering for Lin Bai.

Nian Yang smirked at this; it's not that whoever has the loudest voice is strong—you have to speak with strength.

"Qing'er, remember what I said, go."

On the training ground, Lin Bai and Nian Qing faced off.

Nian Qing was first torn, then his gaze gradually turned cold; meanwhile, Lin Bai lowered his head, not knowing what he was muttering.

"Lin Bai, just admit defeat; I won't hold back."

Seeing Lin Bai ignore her, Nian Qing circulated her spiritual energy, gripping her sword and thrusting at Lin Bai with full force.

Upon seeing that his former beloved was about to kill him, Lin Bai suddenly had an epiphany, his whole person entering a profoundly mysterious state of enlightenment.

"This is, he has entered enlightenment!"

"Qing'er, don't hold back! Otherwise you will surely lose!"

That middle-aged woman immediately recognized Lin Bai's state, and at the same time reminded Nian Qing.

Upon hearing that, Nian Qing's internal spiritual energy was driven to its limit.

"With no woman in the heart, drawing the sword comes naturally divine... heart with no woman..."

Just as Nian Qing's sword was about to pierce him, Lin Bai suddenly opened his eyes.

"Azure Lotus Sword!"

The Azure Lotus Sword instantly appeared in his hand, bursting with brilliant light; Lin Bai immediately drew his sword to meet it.