Chapter 595: Heavenly Sword, Absolute Sword, Only One Sword

Inside the room.

Yu Liancheng blew the ink dry; a brand-new Ten Great Terrors list was born.

He intended to use this Ten Great Terrors list to stir up a new round of turmoil in the Edo; otherwise, whether it was the Sword Realm or the Great Master and others pushing the Millennium Calamity, it would all require waiting a very long time.

Yu Liancheng did not have that kind of patience.

The beautiful woman's phoenix eyes swept over the Ten Great Terrors list, a hint of worry appearing between her brows, and she said with breath like orchids: "Young Master, does this Millennium Calamity truly exist in this world?"

"It certainly does." Yu Liancheng pondered slightly and said: "The next minor calamity is not far from us. Rest assured, I will naturally resolve this one myself. As for the subsequent minor calamities, the Central Plains Divine Prefecture is not lacking in capable people. Although the calamity Qi will gradually accumulate and eventually erupt into a true great calamity, that is still over a thousand years away..."

The minor calamity he spoke of was naturally the plan by the two brothers, Xiao Jingtian and Xiao Aoshi, to use the Xuanhua Organization and the Hidden Sword Stream as pawns to annihilate the Central Plains of Shenzhou.

As for the great calamity, it was the peerless heavenly calamity of the year 2047, when a meteor shower would strike the Earth; even though Banbian Shen would destroy most of the meteor shower to save the Earth, the remaining meteors would still bring humanity to the brink of extinction, leaving only a few thousand people.

That was the true Millennium Calamity.

——The Calamity of World Destruction.

The beautiful woman nodded blankly, then cast her gaze toward the tenth terror—Great Sun Tathagata.

A trace of confusion could not help but emerge in her beautiful eyes; she knew this Great Sun Tathagata was one of the five Buddhas of Buddhism, so why would he be listed among them? Moreover, the other terrors all had annotations to a greater or lesser extent, but only this Great Sun Tathagata had just four characters.

In this way, the four characters "Great Sun Tathagata" were baffling.

It could be a peerless madman who fancied himself a Buddha, or it could be some secret realm like the Sword Realm or Jiukong Wujie, or even a peerless weapon, or a martial art...

Then.

What kind of existence was this Great Sun Tathagata?

The beautiful woman turned her head to look at Yu Liancheng.

Yu Liancheng noticed the beautiful woman's confusion, but only smiled and shook his head.

In a certain sense, Great Sun Tathagata is God, is Buddha, is Demon, is something that cannot be spoken of...

He also murmured to himself in his heart: "If there truly is such an existence that has overlooked the long river of history from ancient times to the present, I fear even that old turtle Xiao Sanxiao would be a hundred and eight thousand miles behind. With my current cultivation, if I were to run into such an existence, I would have no way to contend with it at all. The only thing I could do is open the Stone Gate and Escape..."

Or perhaps, the very moment he conceived the thought of "escaping," it would be enough for the other party to kill him millions of times over.

At this thought, Yu Liancheng's heart felt somewhat heavy.

The beautiful woman was clever and naturally would not ask any further.

She saw the look of worry on Yu Liancheng's face and also knew how to dispel a man's worries. Thus, she removed her veil, revealing a face of peerless beauty that was by no means inferior to Yan Ying.

The beautiful woman had once hated herself for having such a face, only because this appearance had brought endless disaster. But now, she was glad to have such a face; otherwise, how could she have gained his favor...

The beautiful woman used a small spoon to scoop up some bird's nest soup, breathing like an orchid to blow away the heat, but instead of putting it into her own red lips, she pressed her red lips toward Yu Liancheng's mouth.

She had served Yu Liancheng for several years alongside Yan Ying and had learned many methods from that woman. After this mouthful was delivered, she did not use this amorous way of feeding again.

Instead, she undressed Yu Liancheng, her beautiful head moving lower and lower, her fragrant tongue tracing Yu Liancheng's jaw, neck, chest, and lower abdomen... leaving a faint trail of moisture, finally coming to a stop.

Yu Liancheng gently stroked the woman's hair, then chuckled.

Whether this world truly had a Great Sun Tathagata or a Banbian Shen was one thing, so why worry too much?

Furthermore, no matter how much he worried, there was no way to solve it immediately. The only two things he could do were to continuously improve his cultivation and... enjoy life while he could.

Before long, sounds that would make one blush and heart beat fast began to rise in the room.

……

The curtain had not long fallen on the battle at Baijian Villa.

The entire Edo was stirred up by another storm.

And this storm was likewise closely related to Yu Liancheng, or was stirred up by him.

The first was the re-emergence of the Ten Great Terrors list, once again recording the ten great terrors.

This was within expectations; after all, in the previous version of the Ten Great Terrors list, the World Association and Heavenly Gate no longer existed, and the Four Great Strange Stones had been forged into the Ten Thousand Ways Infinite...

And because the previous version of the Ten Great Terrors list had indeed made the people of the Edo terrified and fearful, this version received great attention as soon as it was released.

This time, although there were only ten entries on the Ten Great Terrors list, it was clearly enough to shock people's hearts. Especially the Millennium Calamity, which made people gasp and even feel unable to breathe.

As for the final Great Sun Tathagata, it also caused the martial arts community to discuss it endlessly.

After all, the grand finale of the previous version was "Me," Yu Liancheng, who compiled the Ten Great Terrors list.

Since this Great Sun Tathagata could be placed last, what kind of sacred being was he?

The second event that shook the Edo was the battle between Yu Liancheng and the Sword Saint Dugu Jian.

When the news first spread, almost no one believed the Sword Saint could defeat Yu Liancheng.

Firstly, the Sword Saint had once been defeated by Yu Liancheng, and secondly, in the battle at Baijian Villa, that City Lord Yu had displayed a martial Dao cultivation that surpassed myths, and now he even held the title of "Number One in the World."

Of course, even so, martial arts practitioners were still continuously heading toward Tianshan.

If nothing else, just to catch a glimpse of City Lord Yu's demeanor, the dusty journey was worth it.

However, after the Ten Great Terrors list spread, even more people went to Tianshan.

Originally, in everyone's view, although the Sword Saint was strong, he was definitely no match for City Lord Yu, making it a duel without any suspense.

But in the Ten Great Terrors list, "Jian Twenty-Three" was compared to "Love of the Peerless City," and the flowery language in that text almost called this "Jian Twenty-Three" the strongest sword technique in the world.

The Holy Spirit Sword Technique was named Sword One, Sword Two, Sword Three... and so on; it stood to reason that the Sword Saint had realized the legendary "Jian Twenty-Three," which was why he had the confidence to challenge City Lord Yu.

This battle would not be as uninteresting as imagined.

Naturally, it attracted even more experts.

……

Autumn rain drizzled over Muming Zhen.

Each autumn rain brought more cold; a slightly biting chill permeated the town, and winter was approaching.

Wuming, dressed in green cloth robes, held an umbrella and stepped into Zhonghua Ge; his heart was colder and chillier than this autumn rain.

"Millennium Calamity... Millennium Calamity..."

Wuming's brows furrowed slightly; clearly, he had also seen the newly released Ten Great Terrors list and seen the Millennium Calamity on it.

Thinking back, the formidable enemies Yu Liancheng said he had to face from the beginning were the two brothers, Xiao Aoshi and Xiao Jingtian, who are dedicated to pushing forward the Millennium Calamity.

Just how profound must these two brothers' cultivation be to make Yu Liancheng prepare so solemnly, even going so far as to spend several years forging the Ten Thousand Paths Boundless?

At the same time, Wuming also learned of the connection between the Millennium Calamity and the Hero Sword.

It was to resist the Millennium Calamity that the Dajianshi forged the Hero Sword.

Therefore, as the master of the Hero Sword, he naturally also has the responsibility to resist the Millennium Calamity.

Upon stepping into the backyard of Zhonghua Ge, Wuming saw a back figure that revealed a hint of imperial bearing amidst its desolation.

"Big Brother!"

Wuming, who usually never let his emotions show on his face, immediately revealed a look of pleasant surprise upon seeing the person who had arrived.

He shared a deep bond with this big brother, but after a battle years ago, they had spent more time apart than together. Meeting so suddenly now, how could he not be overjoyed!?

However, before Wuming could recount his years of longing, Mu Yingxiong, who had his hands behind his back, suddenly emitted a tyrannical and absolute Sword Intent. His entire person transformed into a Divine Sword that pierced the heavens and connected to the earth, forcing the surrounding rainwater to scatter in all directions. His tone was also as cold as a sword: "Little brother, I imagine you should know why I have come."

Wuming frowned and shook his head, saying, "But I do not understand, why is Big Brother so insistent on fighting your little brother?"

The two had met occasionally over these years, and every time, Mu Yingxiong was full of fighting spirit. If not for Wuming yielding and lacking any desire to fight, they would have already engaged in a life-or-death struggle.

"You don't understand, but Big Brother can tell you. However, before that, Big Brother wants to know, has your cultivation regressed?" Mu Yingxiong let out a cold snort, pinched a sword seal with both hands, and the True Qi at his feet immediately surged, wrapping up the rain-filled sky and transforming it into a water sword that stabbed toward Wuming.

The fragile water sword carried a tyrannical intent. Wherever the water sword passed, the hard floor shattered instantly, flying outward to both sides like swords.

"Since Big Brother wishes to know, how could I be stingy with what I have hidden!" Wuming also pinched a sword seal, activated his Heavenly Sword energy, and a rain sword shot out.

Bang!

The two rain swords collided, emitting a muffled sound, before completely collapsing and scattering water droplets in all directions.

"Not good." Wuming frowned. The water droplets contained the Sword Intent of both himself and Mu Yingxiong; even if shattered, their force was by no means inferior to a powerful bow or crossbow. And in Zhonghua Ge, besides Jian Chen, there were a group of elder members. Thus, he urged his sword seal again, using the mystery of "Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin" to instantly make all the rainwater stagnate before it fell to the ground with a patter.

Mu Yingxiong did not press on step by step; instead, he let out a breath of relief: "I heard you were previously plotted against by Jue Wushen and your power was completely crippled. Now, seeing your sword momentum so elegant and sweeping, and your Heavenly Sword cultivation completely undamaged, it seems your injuries have recovered."

Seeing that his big brother still cared for him, a warmth welled up in Wuming's heart, yet he could not help but feel puzzled: "Thank you for your concern, Big Brother, but since we have already tested our moves, can you tell me why we must fight?"

"Fate!" Mu Yingxiong hesitated for a moment before finally spitting out the two words coldly, then explained: "The Dajianshi once said, 'The hero has only one sword.' As the hosts of the two Hero Swords, the fate of us brothers is that we must fight!"

In the past, to stop the great calamity of heaven and earth, the Dajianshi forged a Hero Sword for future generations and injected the mysteries of the Nameless Sword Art into it. Fearing that the wait for one Hero Sword would be too long, he forged another Hero Sword to accompany it; that is to say, there were two Hero Swords in total.

And these two Hero Swords were obtained by Wuming and Mu Yingxiong.

But the Dajianshi once made a definitive statement: only one Hero Sword can exist in the world. Therefore, for the two who obtained the swords, their fates were intertwined, and one of the Hero Swords must be broken.

Wuming shook his head and said, "Big Brother, I have been toyed with by fate since I was a child, and everyone sees me as a lone star of ill omen. Only you, Big Brother, did not think so. It was you who told me that one must control one's own destiny. Have you forgotten, Big Brother?"

"The hero has only one sword. As long as we use swords, we cannot escape the 'prophesied fate' left behind by the Dajianshi. But so-called fate is actually worth less than dog shit."

Mu Yingxiong's tone was cold as he finally told the truth: "In reality, back then, in order to help you achieve the realm of the Heavenly Sword, I did not hesitate to suffer a defeat. Over these years, I have always felt unreconciled. That feeling of being unreconciled has gnawed at my heart like a poisonous snake, growing more severe with each passing day. I hope you, little brother, can fulfill your big brother's wish."

Hearing this true reason, Wuming felt a sense of gloom. After a long while, he nodded with difficulty: "Little brother understands."

He is the Heavenly Sword, and Mu Yingxiong is the Imperial Sword; both are equally proud and noble.

Back then, to fulfill his own path, he did not hesitate to suffer a defeat, which even led to the Hero Sword being shattered.

Over these years, he had also suffered greatly from the torment of that battle.

In some respects, Mu Yingxiong and the Sword Saint were somewhat similar, only the Sword Saint cared more about fame and fortune.

"Those who know me say I am troubled; those who do not know me ask what I seek. From childhood to adulthood, you and I have been the ones who understand each other best. Since you already understand, then take my sword."

Mu Yingxiong pressed his index and middle fingers together, extended his sword finger, and shot out a sword qi that was stronger, prouder, and more absolute than the previous water sword.

Wuming originally only had one-tenth of his power left, but after the battle at Baijian Villa, Yu Liancheng infused a portion of the True Qi from the Evil Emperor Relic into his body, so he was no longer a broken sword.

Just as Wuming neutralized this sword qi, the Heavenly Sword and the Absolute Sword were poised and ready.

This battle between the two might not just be to determine a winner, but more likely a life-or-death struggle, or even mutual destruction. This was also the reason why Wuming had always been unwilling to engage in combat.

Just at this moment, a figure drifted over and laughed: "You two, this is not the place for a fight."

Mu Yingxiong and Wuming looked toward the newcomer at the same time.

Dressed in black, transcendent and refined—who else could it be but Yu Liancheng?

Yu Liancheng smiled: "The battle between the Heavenly Sword and the Absolute Sword must surely be earth-shattering. If you let go and fight, let alone Zhonghua Ge, even this entire small town would be destroyed by the sword qi, and I don't know how many people would be injured or killed as a result."

As his words fell, the fighting spirit on Wuming's body instantly vanished.

"You dare to stop my brother and me from fighting? What is your intention, Excellency?" Mu Yingxiong snorted coldly. Aside from his brother Wuming and his beloved wife Jieyu, he did not care about the lives of others. But he wanted to fight the strongest Wuming; now that Wuming had no heart for battle, even if they fought, it would be restrained and meaningless.

Yu Liancheng wore a smile: "I presume you have both seen the Fearful Ranking and know about the matters of the Sword Realm."

"Indeed."

"The Sword Realm gathers all the Sword Dao wisdom from ancient times to the present. Anyone who wields a sword wishes to catch a glimpse of the Sword Realm's splendor. I have a way for you two to have a satisfying fight without harming the innocent, while also being able to see the Sword Realm."

"Oh, and how should that be done?" Mu Yingxiong raised an eyebrow, clearly interested.

"It's very simple. You participate in the decisive battle between me and the Sword Saint, and then..."

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