Chapter 670: Picking Peach Blossoms to Pay for Wine

Sword Mountain.

It is as towering and steep as a sword, like a Divine Sword piercing through the firmament.

Below Sword Mountain lies the Sword Pavilion, founded by the Sword Saint Liu Bai; the entire Sword Pavilion is colored in the simplest black and white.

Two figures are following the winding path of Sword Mountain, heading toward the summit.

Because this mountain is overly steep, coupled with the gale winds that brush past from time to time, even the disciples of the Sword Pavilion rarely climb it.

After all, if one is the slightest bit careless, it is possible to slip and fall off the cliff, being smashed to pieces.

But the two figures ascend through the air as if walking on flat ground. The steep terrain cannot pose the slightest obstacle to them; clearly, their cultivation is extremely profound, especially the middle-aged man in the lead, who is even more relaxed and at ease.

Very quickly, these two arrive at the summit.

"You have come."

At the summit, Yu Liancheng has already been waiting for a long time.

He turns around, his robes flapping loudly in the gale, his Heavenly Human bearing revealed beyond doubt. He smiles slightly and beckons to the two brothers, Liu Bai and Liuyiqing.

"Come over and sit down."

Once the two sit on the stone stools at the summit, Yu Liancheng continues to smile: "I like this feeling of 'standing at the highest peak, looking down at all the mountains,' where all things in heaven and earth are prostrate beneath one's feet. However, if a person stays like this for too long, it is inevitable that their spirit will be affected, becoming arrogant and conceited."

Liuyiqing says respectfully: "With Master Yu's cultivation, no matter how proud you are, it is only right and proper."

"Heh heh." Yu Liancheng does not comment on this flattery and smiles: "I am going to leave."

"Why must Master Yu leave so hurriedly? Why not linger for another two days?"

Liu Bai's gaze shifts slightly; it has now been five days since Yu Liancheng entered Knowing Destiny.

During these five days, Yu Liancheng has often discussed Sword Dao with Liu Bai.

Of course, to be more precise, it is Yu Liancheng speaking and Liu Bai listening.

Liu Bai's sword is the sword in his hand, the sword one foot in front of him, which is vastly different from the sword-controlling techniques of the world.

And he has already reached the peak of the world in the sword in his hand, walking alone, desolate and lonely.

Now, suddenly, a Yu Liancheng has appeared.

And in terms of sword technique, Yu Liancheng has gone further than Liu Bai.

Every conversation leaves Liu Bai with new gains, which is why he is quite admiring of Yu Liancheng.

"I am currently of the Demon Sect identity; staying too long is not good for the Sword Pavilion. Besides, I have other important matters to attend to and should not stay long." Yu Liancheng shakes his head: "Alright, enough idle talk. I brought you here today because today is the last time we will discuss Sword Dao, discussing each of your own Sword Daos."

"Master Yu, please speak."

"Liu Bai, back at the Rose Courtyard, I said 'You want to learn? I'll teach you,' but I was actually joking; I cannot teach you. Because you are the world's number one Sword Saint, Liu Bai. You observed the Dahe to enter the Dao; this is a Great Dao. Rather than following my path, it is better to continue exploring your Dahe Sword Intent. And what I want to say now is also about your Dahe Sword Intent."

Yu Liancheng first turns his gaze toward Liu Bai and smiles: "When you first observed the Dahe to enter the Dao, your Sword Intent was like the Dahe surging wantonly, sweeping away all who blocked it. But your Sword Intent is still lacking a little..."

Liu Bai's eyes light up: "I am all ears."

"I want you to strike at me with your sword, your must-kill sword."

After saying this, Yu Liancheng places a wine cup in front of each of the three, then picks up the wine pot on the stone table and begins pouring wine into the cups.

Liu Bai's eyes flash like two sword lights, watching Yu Liancheng carefully and meticulously.

Since the other party asked him to strike, there is naturally a reason for it.

But since it is a must-kill sword, he must have great certainty in this strike; he absolutely cannot just strike a common blow.

And at this moment, Yu Liancheng is pouring wine; the moment the wine is full is when Liu Bai will strike. Because once the cup is full, the other party's movements and posture will inevitably change, which will also affect his state and spirit. In this instant, it is the final opportunity to strike, and the Dahe will come surging toward Yu Liancheng.

Liu Bai's idea is very good.

But his idea is not good enough.

Because an unexpected situation occurs.

The wine cup that was about to be filled suddenly has the liquid condense into a stream, pouring into another cup. And when the other cup is full, another stream of liquid condenses and pours into the third cup. And when the third cup is full, it incredibly condenses into a stream and heads toward the wine pot.

Liuyiqing watches this scene before him; although slightly surprised, he is not particularly astonished.

Liu Bai, however, frowns.

Because he already knows that the wine in the pot will never be poured out, and the wine in the cup will never be filled.

In this way, he will never have the opportunity to strike.

But why does Yu Liancheng do this?

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration strikes Liu Bai's mind, and he reveals an expression of sudden realization, as if a layer of mist covering his heart has been brushed away, his eyes bright: "I understand, I understand."

"What do you understand?"

Yu Liancheng has already put away the wine pot and smiles slightly.

And in front of the three of them, a cup of wine is placed for each.

Liu Bai says: "I only paid attention to the Dahe surging and majestic, but never noticed that the Dahe is also Endless Life, continuous and unending."

Yu Liancheng smiles: "Not bad. If your Sword Intent can combine Endless Life, unceasing and unending, within its surging majesty, then even I would find it hard to resist. Drawing a blade to cut water only makes the water flow more; who can block the surging Dahe formed by countless water droplets that never stop!"

"Not bad, Endless Life, Endless Life..." Liu Bai's eyes are bright. He can break through the Five Realms at any time, but for certain reasons, he is unwilling to leap out of the Five Realms, so his Sword Dao is also limited by his cultivation. Now that he sees a new direction, how can he not be excited.

Yu Liancheng smiles slightly and looks at Liuyiqing.

"Please, Master, give me some pointers." Liuyiqing immediately makes his already upright posture even straighter, his tone also extremely respectful.

Yu Liancheng does not speak, but simply reaches out and gently pushes the wine cup in front of Liuyiqing. The wine in the cup immediately spills out, flowing on the stone table. This is not a particularly astonishing scene, but Liuyiqing's expression changes.

In his eyes, the wine liquid suddenly transforms into a surging Dahe, a boundless flood, sweeping over violently, carrying an irresistible force, and in an instant, it drowns him.

The power of the Dahe is certainly not something human power can resist. Liuyiqing only feels the sound of waves surging in his ears, currents churning, and massive forces rolling in from all sides, his bones creaking. In his breathing, there is no longer a trace of air, and the cold river water pours straight into his mouth. Panic arises in his heart; how could he still remember that he is a Profound Cave expert.

And just as he doubts whether he is about to be drowned or crushed to death, in a trance, the illusion before his eyes disappears. Looking closely again, the wine cup is tilted, the wine is spilled on the stone table; where is there any surging Dahe.

Just as Liuyiqing is greatly shaken, Yu Liancheng's voice sounds: "The Dahe surges, pressing forward without retreat, never returning; even if Haotian is in front, it will never change its momentum. Just like the sword in your hand, pressing forward without retreat. But within the Dahe, there are countless hidden currents and whirlpools that need to be carefully experienced; it is by no means just blindly rushing forward."

While Liuyiqing and Liu Bai are lost in thought, Yu Liancheng rolls his sleeves, the clouds and winds in the sky change, and countless clouds gather, transforming into a Kunpeng.

Spreading its wings that cover the sky and sun, it cuts off the clouds, carries the blue sky, and traverses the four poles of the universe.

Yu Liancheng drank the wine on the table, tapped his toes, and in the blink of an eye appeared on the back of the Kunpeng; following a resonant cry, the Kunpeng spread its wings and flew, heading straight for the nine heavens.

Liu Bai came back to his senses and said in a clear voice, "May I ask where you are headed, sir?"

From deep within the clouds, a voice rang out: "To pluck Peach Blossom and trade it for wine money!"

Liu Bai and Liuyiqing were startled, then immediately cupped their hands in unison and said, "We respectfully see you off, sir."

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