Chapter 713: The Sword of the Heavens

In the lonely and desolate void of the universe, there was a spherical body piled together from round stones, emitting a faint, luminous light.

After Yu Liancheng greeted the Moon Sphere, a strange spiritual fluctuation emanated from it; it was not a response in specific language, yet the meaning contained within the spiritual fluctuation could be clearly understood.

"Yu Liancheng, you have returned."

"Haha, that is correct, I have returned." Yu Liancheng laughed heartily.

"What exactly does the legendary Haotian Divine Kingdom look like?"

The will of the Moon Sphere transmitted once more, and in Yu Liancheng's mind, a tall old man with a curious expression appeared in a flash.

"It is a world composed of light and rules. The reason I wanted to go see the Haotian Divine Kingdom was precisely to further experience the power of those rules."

"You were actually not destroyed or eroded by the rules of the Haotian Divine Kingdom?"

"The Divine Kingdom is what Haotian has transformed into; it is Haotian's true body, but it is merely a collection of rules without self-awareness. If Haotian's true body also possessed consciousness, do you think your round moon alone could have blocked the God's Kingdom Gate?"

"That is also true."

A wave of intent emanated from the center of Yu Liancheng's brow: "I will transmit the rules I comprehended in the Divine Kingdom to you; perhaps one day you will be able to cast off this body of a moon and regain your freedom."

"Many thanks."

Yu Liancheng looked at the Moon Sphere and couldn't help but complain: "Look at you, a withered old man, why transform into a moon? You must know that people are full of beautiful fantasies about the bright moon above their heads. Things like 'sharing the beauty of the moon from a thousand miles away' or 'Chang'e flying to the moon'... If Chang'e flying to the moon meant flying into the arms of an old man like you, wouldn't that be disgusting enough to kill someone?"

"Kid, I am the one guarding the Divine Gate now. If you dare to anger this old man again, believe it or not, I will throw you back into the Divine Kingdom."

"Cough, cough, just a joke, don't get so worked up, old man."

Yu Liancheng's insights into the rules within the Haotian Divine Kingdom were too profound and vast; even with divine sense to instill the important information, it was not a task that could be completed in a moment. After chatting for a few moments with Fuzi, who had turned into a sphere, Yu Liancheng's gaze pierced through layers of void, ignoring all tangible and intangible substances, and fixed upon the Haotian world below.

He saw the Book Idiot Mo Shanshan writing on Mogan Mountain.

He saw the battle between the Xiling Divine Palace and the Tang Kingdom.

He saw Ye Su spreading the teachings of the New Religion among the crowds.

He saw Tang leading the Wild People in a raid on the Divine Palace.

He saw Ning Que killing enemies on the battlefield.

He saw the millions of serfs beneath the Hanging Temple.

He saw Sang Sang...

I am gazing from afar, above the moon, how many dreams are flying freely.

"I remember you finally struck Sang Sang with a sword; that was the Human World Sword..."

Yu Liancheng said: "I left in a hurry at the time and entered the Haotian Divine Kingdom, so why is there still a Sang Sang down there?"

The vast will on the Moon Sphere transmitted: "My Human World Sword heavily wounded Haotian and split her in two. One part is the true Haotian, the existence of the most essential rules of the world, now sleeping in an unknown location. The other part is merely a wisp of rule power, insignificant, but this part inherited the memories of Sang Sang."

"So that's how it is." Yu Liancheng was thoughtful: "In that case, our opponent is that part of the purest Haotian."

"Correct. That part of the rule power has completely discarded the memories and emotions belonging to the human Sang Sang; it is the true Haotian. In terms of strength, I fear it is even above the Haotian I fought when I ascended to heaven."

"That is indeed somewhat troublesome."

Yu Liancheng shook his head and smiled slightly: "But fortunately, I have long been prepared. Haotian's Nightfall is the slaughter of all living things by heaven, so I shall use all living things to slaughter heaven."

"I hope you can do it."

"Did you see the movement at the Hanging Temple?"

Yu Liancheng pointed his hand toward the Hanging Temple in the Northwest of the continent.

"Of course." That majestic intent came through: "That great being who was able to open the Buddha Sect is indeed extraordinary; you must be careful."

"He is Buddha, and I am also Buddha. Once he truly awakens, I will go and suppress him."

Yu Liancheng's tone was calm: "Back in the Chessboard, I was able to suppress him. Now, in Haotian's world, I can suppress him just the same."

About an hour later, Yu Liancheng withdrew his divine sense: "Alright, contemplate it yourself. It has already become a mess down there; I will go clean up the aftermath."

"Go."

Yu Liancheng took a step out and was about to leave, but he stopped and took out a wine pot, placing it on the round stone at his feet.

"You are alone... no, it's boring for a sphere to stay here, so this pot of Peach Blossom Brew is for you. This is the Peach Blossom Brew of 'the face is nowhere to be found, yet the peach blossoms still smile in the spring breeze,' not the Peach Blossom Wine of Taoshan. It has a strong kick, so drink it slowly."

Having said that, he leaped, falling toward the Haotian world below like a meteorite.

On the moon, there was a long, soft sigh. The wine pot was tipped over by an invisible force, the stopper was pulled out, and the nearly transparent liquid flowed into the cracks of the round stone.

Sword Pavilion.

The Sword Mountain, towering like a sword.

Liu Bai stood with his hands behind his back on the summit, looking up at the bright moon overhead, vaguely feeling that the moon tonight seemed exceptionally bright.

With the world in chaos today, Liu Bai still rarely left the mountain. Even when he did, it was only to go to the Dahe to comprehend Sword Intent.

Suddenly, Liu Bai's eyes narrowed slightly, and he vaguely saw a small dot falling from the firmament. Just as he was wondering if his eyes were playing tricks on him, the small dot rapidly grew larger, vaguely turning into a slender human figure. Finally, a figure stepped through the void, robes fluttering, and landed on the summit, smiling slightly at Liu Bai.

With Liu Bai's experience and temperament, when he saw this figure, his Xinhu could not help but surge with huge waves: "Mr. Yu, Mr. Yu."

"What? It has only been a short time, and Sword Saint Liu no longer recognizes an old friend?" Yu Liancheng said with a smile.

"Mr. Yu is joking." Liu Bai bowed slightly; his reverence for the person before him already exceeded that for Fuzi, and his expression was solemn: "Liu Bai respectfully welcomes Mr. Yu back to the human world."

Yu Liancheng laughed, waved his sleeve, and a sword light flew out, embedding itself in the ground before Liu Bai: "I borrowed a sword from you across ten thousand miles that day; today I have come to return the sword, lest you say I am unprincipled and never return what I borrow."

The sword embedded before Liu Bai was the very Human World Sword of "Opening Heaven, Collapsing Mountain, Slaughtering God, Slaying Dragon, and Splitting Earth."

In Yu Liancheng's hands, this sword had undergone tremendous changes.

Liu Bai looked at the sword; its shape was still strange and ancient, but its brilliance was restrained, and it seemed no different from an ordinary iron sword in the world.

After hesitating for a moment, Liu Bai stretched out his broad palm and gripped the hilt, feeling his spirit stir. He felt as if he were holding the vast starry sky in his palm, boundless and endless, his entire mind flowing within the Heavenly River.

This sword had once slaughtered gods and slain dragons, and had also traveled through the Haotian Divine Kingdom with Yu Liancheng; it was no longer a mere Human World Sword.

Liu Bai recovered from the shock, his expression slightly dim, and he shook his head: "This is a Heavenly Sword, and Liu Bai is a Human World Sword Saint; how could I possibly wield it? Sir, please take this sword away; this is its glory, and also its destination."

"It was originally formed by your cultivation over dozens of years. When you further comprehend the true intent within the sword, and advance from Great River Sword Intent to Heavenly River Sword Intent, you will be able to fully wield it. I believe in you." Yu Liancheng patted Liu Bai on the shoulder and laughed: "A kid named Wen once said that if you borrow ten taels of silver, you must return twelve or thirteen. I borrowed a Human World Sword from you, and I return a Heavenly Sword to you; it is nothing."

"If you truly feel you owe me something, then help me kill a person."

"Please speak, sir."

Liu Bai always believed in clearly distinguishing between gratitude and grudges, and he was unwilling to owe anyone.

Some time ago, Yu Liancheng had bestowed upon him the grace of instruction, allowing him to comprehend the mystery of 'Endless Life'. Therefore, upon discovering that the person behind the New Religion was Yu Liancheng, he had the Sword Pavilion assist the New Religion, resolving many crises for them. Even now that the New Religion has moved to Datang, there are still many Sword Pavilion disciples there.

Furthermore, Yu Liancheng borrowed the Human World Sword and returned the Heavenly Sword.

He even allowed Liu Bai to see a path for his Great River Sword Intent to reach a higher level.

Such kindness naturally needed to be repaid.

"This person is..."