Chapter 30: Hunyuan Breakthrough and the Sword Saint's Talent

A fine drizzle fell.

The "giant sword illusion" in the sky was massive and majestic, as if it pierced the rain curtain and pointed straight to the heavens.

Over a million people in the city stared without blinking, all feeling their hearts and minds shaken.

City Lord's Mansion.

Proud as Ye Xiaoyao, his face tightened: "Grandfather, why does this person cause such a terrifying spiritual Qi manifestation?"

City lord Ye Baili inhaled deeply: "It's hard to say! Such a terrifying breakthrough momentum is said to be achievable only by true disciples of renowned sects who possess divine bodies, saintly bodies, or ancient bloodlines,"

"or by divine sons or heavenly champions of Shengong or holy sites!"

"Why our modest Donglan City would have such a case is truly baffling!"

Xiao Family.

Xiao Qiyun stood on the rooftop, her figure even more graceful, but her face showed defiance: "Grandfather, do you know how this person did it?"

The courtyard below was filled with Xiao family members; clan head Xiao Nantian stood with his arms crossed, brows knit: "Such a person's talent is too demonic, innate and fated; others cannot force it!"

Heng Family Courtyard.

Heng Xiu, Heng De, Heng Yue Ruo, a group of elders, and Xie Lingyu, Heng Yin and other juniors were all looking up at the sky.

Old master Heng Xiu's face was full of envy and longing: "This spiritual Qi manifestation is like a dream, truly terrifying. How could such a demonic person appear in our Donglan City?"

"Why does no one from the Heng family emerge? If any junior from the Heng family were like this, I would die with my eyes closed!"

He said, glancing toward the nearby room where Heng Ru Ze was hiding, drinking.

That was his most beloved, outstanding grandson, on whom he placed all hope.

Unfortunately, he was undermined by Heng Xian! This Heng Xian, besides making money and causing trouble, is good for nothing!

Heng De stared at the sky, his face full of yearning: "If this were my son… to be with his mother… sigh!"

At this moment, members of the Li family, Sun family, Xue family and all other clans were all envious.

It should be known that throughout Donglan City, only Ye Xiaoyao and Xiao Qiyun have achieved a perfect breakthrough of 'spiritual Qi manifestation' in recent years!

"Buzz—"

At that moment, a vortex suddenly appeared above the sky's giant sword illusion.

At first it rotated slowly, then faster, and its range kept expanding.

It looked chilling and terrifying.

"What is this?"

Everyone's mind was filled with a huge question mark.

Only city lord Ye Baili, Xiao Nantian, Li Ruhai, Sun Heshan, and Heng Xiu, the heads of the five great families, felt tension.

This thing… is the legendary… Hunyuan State Breakthrough?!!

"Buzz—"

Within that wind vortex, countless "Heavenly Flowers" and "Golden Lotuses" suddenly fell.

They drifted aimlessly.

The sky over Donglan City became splendidly beautiful.

"This..."

Ye Xiaoyao, Xiao Qiyun and others were nothing but shocked, even their competitive thoughts vanished.

"Buzz—"

At that moment, the giant sword illusion swung fiercely toward the vortex.

Immediately, all the phenomena vanished.

The night sky remained overcast, with continuous drizzle.

Yet every person in the city was trapped in the recent strange heaven-and-earth phenomenon, unable to extricate themselves.

After a while, the city lord and his talented group trembled: "Heavenly Flowers fluttering, Golden Lotuses dancing—indeed the rumored Hunyuan State Breakthrough. What kind of person is this?"

Their hearts were filled with apprehension; a perfect breakthrough can be understood, but a demonic Hunyuan Breakthrough is a first in their lives,

Such a person, not even needing to break the Qi Hai Realm, even the more terrifying Primordial Dan Realm would likely be easy for them in the future!

Is the appearance of such a person in Donglan City a blessing or a curse?

"Buzz—"

In the deep of the small hill east of the city, the old spot, another breakthrough of spiritual Qi rippled up, thicker than before,

but vanished in the blink of an eye!

"Continuous Break???"

"Just now a major realm was broken through, creating a Hunyuan heaven-and-earth phenomenon, and now another minor realm is broken through!

This bastard, aren't you afraid of your meridians bursting?"

"It's already at the second stage of condensed Qi!"

"Let's see the past!"

The city lord and the heads and elders of the great families rushed forward on their swords.

…

At the foot of the hill, in the thatched cottages, a crowd of dark figures also stared toward the hill.

Ye Xuan, Xue Hao, Xiao Feng and their group were greatly stirred.

Xue Hao suddenly said eagerly, "Heaven-and-Earth phenomenon, continuous break! He's truly a genius, but… breaking through on the small hill, could he be a lone cultivator?"

The words made everyone's hearts flutter.

Recruit! Offer daughters, grooms, spirit crystals, spirit artifacts—set any condition to attract this person!

Thinking of this, they all rushed toward the hill.

A short distance away, Heng Wei and several Heng family elders exchanged a glance, their expressions shifting, and they followed.

…

"Damn! Breaking through a realm is as hard as having a child!"

"No spark at all in his eyes, the bastard's anger flared!"

In the cave, Heng Xian was disheveled, his long hair unbound, looking like a beggar.

Even though he was just ranting, he still felt a great sense of achievement.

From the Primordial Fourth Stage, he instantly broke through Condensing Qi, then advanced to the Second Condensing Qi!

If his meridians hadn't ached faintly, he would have swallowed the fourth‑grade pill his father begged for, pushing his limits.

Thinking that, he patted his body and walked out.

The drizzle continued, and the forest felt a bit chilly.

He casually drew the plum‑blossom sword he kept for performances, traced a sword flourish, pointed the tip to the ground, and in an instant the sword resonated strongly with him.

Immediately, a sword slash flew.

Whoosh!

A brilliant sword aura flashed, slashing a large tree.

Snap!

The whole tree was cut in half and fell with a clatter.

"Sword form, sword momentum, sword bone—this is sword‑qi projection only attainable in the Condensing Qi realm? That's a bit flashy!"

Heng Xian muttered.

At that moment, a bizarre set of sword moves appeared in his mind, like a dance!

He froze briefly, then opened the Xuan Huang Heavenly Hexagram: "What the heck is this sword move appearing in my mind?"

The hexagram answer: 【This is the Sword Saint's true body innate talent, Taiyi Sword Spin!】

Like the White Tiger true body's Geng‑metal Fierce Tiger Descending Mountain form!

If converted to this world's sword techniques, it already ranks among the supreme Heavenly‑stage weapons!】

Alright! Heng Xian now understands why the Heavenly Hexagram advises against practicing sword techniques—the Sword Saint's true body comes with its own talent!

Who can I reason with about this thing?

At that moment, thirteen figures below swooped in quickly.

One voice said, "That person is up there!"

Xue Hao?

Heng Xian, without hesitation, slashed a sword.

Whoosh!

A sword aura formed a semicircle and descended straight down.

"Watch out!"

The thirteen below waved their spirit weapons in greeting.

Bang!

Ye Xuan, Xue Hao, Xiao Feng, Heng Wei and four others led the charge, combining their force, yet they were forced back two steps, leaving deep footprints on the ground.

The group exchanged glances, all their faces turning pale.

No wonder he's the mutant of the Primordial Breakthrough; just Second Condensing Qi, yet a single sword aura this powerful!

Looking up, they saw the person with long hair unbound, tattered clothes, their features and age indistinct.

Ye Xuan cleared his throat: "Brother! We…"

Heng Xian hoarsely cut him off: "Brother, you motherf***er! You bunch of dog‑shit, I've tolerated you long enough, I've been wanting to kill you!"

Saying that, he planted his foot and lunged down.

Second Condensing Qi, momentum fully unleashed!

His body like a startled swan, his sword like a flood dragon!

Ye Xuan, Heng Wei and the others' faces turned pale; Xue Hao hurriedly said, "He's only Second Condensing Qi; let's all strike together, subdue him first, then plan!"

Kill!

All thirteen were between First and Third‑Fourth Condensing Qi, wielding spirit weapons with overwhelming momentum, not inferior to Heng Xian at all.

But after only three or four steps forward, the person above let out a light shout: "Taiyi Sword Spin",

His figure flickered and spun oddly, the long sword wavering unpredictably, bizarre and unfathomable!

In an instant, he surged into the crowd.

Immediately everyone felt as if five or six sword masters were attacking them simultaneously!

Puff puff puff…

Ah…

In an instant blood splattered everywhere, and screams rang out.

When Heng Xian broke through the thirteen's formation, the forest behind him—ten meters long and five meters wide—was left as if plowed by a harrow, trees toppled, rocks shattered, a total wreck!

The thirteen fell in a heap, leaving only Ye Xuan, Heng Wei, Xue Hao and Xiao Feng still standing.

The fine rain drizzled like silk.

Heng Xian, alone with his sword, saw blood drip from the tip.

(End of chapter)