Invincible Sword God

"Powerful cultivators."

*Whoosh!*

The moment Ye Xuan drew his sword, Qin Yue's hand, which was only half an inch away from Ye Ling's head, suddenly stopped. In the next instant, Qin Yue's entire right arm fell from his body!

Blood gushed out like a fountain!

Qin Yue's expression changed drastically, and he retreated rapidly.

This retreat took him several meters away. However, as soon as he stopped, a faint sword light appeared before him!

This sword light wasn't from a second strike but was a remnant of the first sword strike Ye Xuan had unleashed!

At this moment, Qin Yue was filled with terror. Without time to think, he clenched his left hand into a fist and punched forward with all his might!

This punch was the culmination of his life's strength!

In a life-or-death situation, he naturally held nothing back!

As the punch was thrown, the sound of air exploding echoed!

The sword arrived!

*Whoosh!*

The moment the sword and fist collided, Qin Yue's entire left arm was severed, and blood sprayed out like a spring!

At the same time, Qin Yue's body was sent flying several meters away.

Ye Xuan did not strike again because, at this moment, his entire right arm was covered in fine cracks, and blood was continuously seeping out. Not only that, but after unleashing that sword strike, he felt as if his internal organs were churning, and he was extremely uncomfortable. He even felt weak in his limbs, as if his entire body had been drained!

It was an unbearable feeling!

In the distance, Qin Yue looked at Ye Xuan in disbelief. "Sword light... how is this possible? You're a sword cultivator... no, sword light... you're a Great Sword Cultivator... no, you're only at the Qi Transformation Realm. It's impossible for you to release sword light, let alone be a Great Sword Cultivator!"

If one could master some basic sword techniques, they could be called a sword cultivator. Sword cultivators were further divided into ordinary sword cultivators and Great Sword Cultivators. If a sword cultivator could release sword energy or sword light using their sword as a medium, it meant they had reached the level of a Great Sword Cultivator. Great Sword Cultivators were relatively rare. In the entire Jiang Kingdom, there were no more than a hundred Great Sword Cultivators, and most of them were in their forties or older. Yet, Ye Xuan before him was only about eighteen years old!

This was why Qin Yue was so shocked!

Ye Xuan coldly glanced at Qin Yue. "Aren't you going to scram?"

Qin Yue was slightly stunned. In the next moment, he turned and disappeared from the sight of Ye Xuan and his sister!

As soon as Qin Yue fled, Ye Xuan collapsed to the ground. Ye Ling, who was beside him, was horrified and quickly supported Ye Xuan, her voice trembling. "Brother, are... are you okay?"

Ye Xuan forced himself to sit down. Looking at Ye Ling's anxious face, he forced a smile. "I'm... I'm fine. Don't worry. I just need to meditate for a bit."

After saying this, he slowly closed his eyes.

"Senior?" Ye Xuan asked in his mind.

The mysterious woman's voice sounded. "I know what you want to ask. The 'One Sword to Decide Life and Death' technique is too ruthless. With your current strength, you can't withstand its power. For you right now, using this technique will harm the enemy a thousand times but also harm yourself eight hundred times. The reason I taught you this technique now is to make you understand a principle. The path of the sword is more about comprehension and attitude. Your attitude determines your path of the sword."

Hearing this, Ye Xuan fell silent.

Comprehension? Attitude?

The reason he had unlocked the 'One Sword to Decide Life and Death' earlier wasn't through rigorous training but because, in that moment, he only wanted his sister to be safe. That was his mindset!

As the mysterious woman had once said, the 'One Sword to Decide Life and Death' wasn't just a sword technique but a philosophy of the sword!

The mysterious woman continued, "At your current stage, the 'One Sword to Decide Life and Death' can barely be considered a high-grade Profound Rank sword technique. The reason you suffered such severe backlash is that you haven't reached the Qi Refinement Realm and can't truly control Qi. The sword light you released earlier wasn't cultivated by you but was a result of the technique's inherent power. That's why you suffered backlash. After you send your sister to the capital, you must find a way to absorb spirit swords and reach the Qi Refinement Realm as soon as possible!"

Ye Xuan nodded. "I understand! No wonder I felt so drained after using that technique. It was extremely uncomfortable! But at least I managed to sever that old man's arms with one strike!"

As he spoke, the corners of his mouth curled into a smile!

That old man was at the Void Treading Realm!

"Foolish!"

The mysterious woman suddenly said coldly, "Although that man's foundation was unstable, he's still not someone you can contend with at your current level. The reason you were able to sever his arms with one strike was partly because he let his guard down after knocking you back with a palm strike. If he had known you were a sword cultivator and had been on guard, do you think you could have severed his arms so easily?"

Hearing this, Ye Xuan's expression became serious. Indeed, if the old man had been on guard from the start, could he have severed his arms with one strike?

After all, when he had first exchanged blows with the old man, he had been completely defeated. If it weren't for the fact that he had cultivated to the Golden Body Realm, the old man's palm strike would have been enough to kill him!

The mysterious woman continued, "The gap between your cultivation realms is too large. To challenge someone two realms above you, with your current strength, it's impossible unless you can master a Dao Principle and activate the Prison Tower within you."

Dao Principle?

Ye Xuan asked solemnly, "Senior, you've mentioned Dao Principles before. What exactly are they? Where can I find them?"

The mysterious woman replied, "You'll understand what Dao Principles are once you become a Sword Master."

Ye Xuan: "..."

The mysterious woman continued, "There's one more thing. Don't just focus on your sister. The second layer's seal is showing signs of loosening. If you don't improve your strength quickly, once the seal breaks, no one will be able to save you."

The seal is loosening!

Ye Xuan took a deep breath. He hadn't forgotten what the mysterious woman had said about this! The first layer imprisoned a Sword Master, who had already died before Ye Xuan arrived... but the one in the second layer was definitely still alive. Once the seal broke, that person might very well kill him as a sacrifice!

Fortunately, he still had a little time!

Ye Xuan collected his thoughts and opened his eyes. Although he still felt weak and exhausted, he was in much better condition than before. However, he would have to be extremely cautious when using the 'One Sword to Decide Life and Death' in the future!

If he used this technique and the enemy didn't die, he might be the one to perish!

If the old man had continued to attack earlier, Ye Xuan would have been in serious trouble!

There was still a gap between him and the Void Treading Realm, but if he fought with everything he had, he could still put up a fight!

At this moment, Ye Ling suddenly asked, "Brother... are you okay?"

Ye Xuan looked at Ye Ling, who was still pale, and smiled gently. "Don't worry. I just need to rest for a bit."

Hearing this, Ye Ling's expression relaxed slightly. As if remembering something, her expression darkened. "Brother, I'm useless. I..."

Ye Xuan said seriously, "Don't think like that. Once you recover, I'll teach you how to cultivate. When you become a martial artist, you can protect me, okay?"

Ye Ling looked at Ye Xuan. "Can I really cultivate?"

Ye Xuan smiled. "Of course you can!"

Ye Ling clenched her small fists, her expression filled with determination. "Brother, I will definitely become a super, super powerful expert. I will protect you too!"

Ye Xuan rubbed Ye Ling's head and smiled. "I'll be waiting for that day!"

Little did Ye Xuan know, his casual words would be etched into the little girl's heart for the rest of her life!

After resting for an hour, Ye Xuan and Ye Ling continued their journey.

Qianshan City!

Ye Xuan increased his speed because he noticed that Ye Ling now had to wear thick clothes even during the day. Moreover, she now needed to take two Nourishing Spirit Pills each time to suppress the cold energy in her body!

At this rate, the Nourishing Spirit Pills would run out in half a month. But that wasn't the most pressing issue. What worried him most was that the Nourishing Spirit Pills might stop working on Ye Ling's condition!

If that happened, the situation would become extremely dire!

They had to hurry to the capital!

Not long after Ye Xuan and Ye Ling left, Qin Ba, the head of the Qin family, and Qin Yue, who had lost both arms to Ye Xuan, appeared in the abandoned mansion's hall.

Looking at the two severed arms on the ground, Qin Yue's expression was extremely grim, while Qin Ba's face was also dark.

After a moment, Qin Ba said solemnly, "Is he really a Great Sword Cultivator?"

Qin Yue nodded. "If he weren't a Great Sword Cultivator, how could he have severed both my arms?"

Qin Ba clenched his fists, his expression as dark as water, lost in thought.

After a while, Qin Ba sighed softly. "We can't seek revenge for this."

Qin Yue's expression was gloomy, but he said nothing.

Indeed, a Great Sword Cultivator, and such a young one at that, was terrifying to think about! How could the Qin family dare to continue seeking revenge?

At this moment, Qin Ba added, "However, we can't let this matter end like this. Spread the word that Ye Xuan possesses dozens of high-grade spirit stones. With this news, I believe many people will develop 'thoughts' about him!"

Hearing this, Qin Yue's expression relaxed slightly. "That's right. Although our Qin family can't seek revenge, we can let others do it for us."

As he spoke, he seemed to remember something and looked at Qin Ba. "That person is called Ye Xuan? Is he also from the Ye family?"

Qin Ba nodded. "He was originally the heir of the Ye family, but after the Ye family produced a Chosen One named Ye Lang, he was ostracized and suppressed by the family. In the end, he was forced to swear to leave the Ye family and is no longer a member."

Qin Yue was stunned. "Are the higher-ups of the Ye family out of their minds?"

Qin Ba nodded. "The Ye family has become a laughingstock among the surrounding cities. After all, Ye Xuan was personally challenged by National Scholar An, and it's said that National Scholar An held him in high regard. Moreover, the celestial phenomenon was also caused by Ye Xuan, not Ye Lang. Yet, the higher-ups of the Ye family believed it was Ye Lang and held a grand celebration... The elders and the family head of the Ye family are truly pig-brained, utterly foolish!"

Qin Yue nodded. "They are indeed foolish. What's the Ye family's situation now?"

Qin Ba said indifferently, "They're being suppressed by the other families and are barely breathing! By the way, although we can't seek revenge against Ye Xuan, we can use this as an excuse to extort some benefits from the Ye family. Let's go back, gather some men, and head to Qingcheng to settle accounts with the Ye family!"

After saying this, Qin Ba turned and left.

In the hall, Qin Yue looked at his severed arms, his expression complex. There was no way to seek revenge for this! Not only could he not avenge himself, but Qin Shang's death also couldn't be avenged!

Although he felt resentment, he understood clearly that this matter had to end here!

As a small aristocratic family, they had to understand one thing: who they could afford to provoke and who they couldn't!

If the Qin family continued to seek revenge, the result might be the complete destruction of the Qin family! After all, Ye Xuan wasn't only incredibly talented but was also favored by National Scholar An. If the Qin family continued to seek revenge, it would be sheer stupidity!

After a moment, Qin Yue turned and left.

Not long after, a group from the Qin family set off for the Ye family in Qingcheng...

Ye Xuan couldn't be provoked, and revenge couldn't be sought, but the Ye family was fair game!