Chapter 382
Chapter 382
Lin Beifan looked in the direction of the voice and saw an old man with a righteous face flying toward him on a sword.
The man possessed the peak strength of a Great Grandmaster, with powerful Sword Qi that was restrained, indicating he was likely a master of the sword path.
Dressed in a simple Taoist robe, his hair and beard half black and half white, his face was lean yet ruddy, looking like an enlightened elder.
This attire, coupled with his strength, left no doubt that he was the Sword Saint, the leader of the Mount Shu Sect.
The Sword Saint arrived in front of the giant hand in the blink of an eye and looked up into the sky.
His gaze was sharp, seemingly able to penetrate the barriers of space and see Lin Beifan in another world.
Fellow Daoist, please stop! You have resolved a catastrophic disaster, and we all owe you our gratitude! But the Water Demon Beast is a naturally born and nurtured creature tied to the operation of the heavens and the earth of this world! It must not be taken away!
At this moment, another person arrived on a sword.
He was reeking of alcohol and seemed somewhat irreverent, and with his extraordinary strength, there was no doubt that he was the Wine Sword Immortal. (TLN: Yep, same name.)
The Wine Sword Immortal asked in confusion, Senior Brother, what are you talking about? If someone wants to take the Water Demon Beast away, let them take it. Its a nuisance to keep it around anyway!
The Sword Saint replied irritably, Junior Brother, you dont understand. If the Water Demon Beast is taken away by this person, it could lead to significant unforeseen consequences!
What kind of consequences? asked the Wine Sword Immortal.
The workings of fate cannot be revealed!
Again with that! the Wine Sword Immortal exclaimed angrily.
Every time I ask you something, you talk about fate and reveal nothing! Senior Brother, I wont let you take a single step forward if you dont make things clear!
Junior Brother, what time is it now? Stop being so stubborn!
Its clearly you whos being stubborn, clinging to your so-called great path of love!
Sigh! Theres no use explaining it to you, just step aside!
The Sword Saint used his divine powers and secret techniques, and in just a few moves, he sent the Wine Sword Immortal flying into the floodwaters.
Then he looked up and said, Fellow Daoist, please give this old man some face and release the Water Demon Beast. Mount Shu will owe you a favor.
Lin Beifan chuckled, his voice piercing through space, You? Your Sword Saints face isnt that big, and Mount Shus favor isnt worth much! If you want to keep the Water Demon Beast, come and take it with your strength!
Alright! Fellow Daoist, I apologize for the offense!
The Sword Saints eyes narrowed, and he concentrated his Sword Qi into a technique.
A powerful Sword Qi burst forth from his body and soared into the sky.
Clang!
This sword could split chaos and break open the world.
However, the glass-like giant hand simply flicked it, shattering the Sword Qi.
Your sword is inadequate. Now witness mine!
The giant hand condensed a beam of sword light.
This sword light seemed ordinary at first glance, but the Sword Saint treated it as a formidable enemy.
He now a divine sword and had also donned a magical treasure to face this attack seriously.
Yet, he was still defeated by this sword, his blood spattered the skies.
Wine Sword Immortal, who had just emerged from the flood, was shocked Senior Brother actually lost?
There are always stronger masters out there, theres always a higher mountain! Whats so strange about losing? a woman asked.
Wine Sword Immortal shook his head: You dont understand! Its not that Senior Brother cant lose, but he cant lose in the way of the sword! Senior Brother has long comprehended the supreme realm of the supreme good is like water, dominating the sword path among mortals without any rival! Yet, he has actually lost to that mysterious powerhouse. How can this not be shocking?
(TLN: Supreme good is like water, /tao-te-ching-verse-8-the-supreme-good-is-like-water-which-nourishes-all-things-without-trying-to/)
I see! the woman exclaimed, her respect for the owner of the giant hand growing.
Fellow Daoist, what an amazing move! the Sword Saint said with a grave expression.
The path never ends, and so is the way of the sword! Lin Beifan laughed.
In the martial world, his strongest aspect was his swordsmanship.
It was the essence of swordsmanship from countless worlds and refined through hundreds of scriptures that had forged him into who he was now.
Fellow Daoist, you are absolutely right, but I still hope you will leave the Water Demon Beast behind! the Sword Saint said.
Lin Beifan ignored him, lifting the giant hand that held the Water Demon Beast several zhang higher, expressing his opinion through action.
Fellow Daoist, I apologize for the offense again! Return of Ten Thousand Swords!
The Sword Saint once again used a secret technique of their Mount Shu Sect.
With his command, swords from a thousand-mile radius were summoned, swiftly tearing through the sky.
Clang clang clang clang clang
Thousands of swords floated in the air under the Sword Saints control, emitting a piercing sound of sword cries.
Then, they transformed into a river of swords, rushing towards Lin Beifan.
Return of Ten Thousand Swords? I happen to know it too!
Lin Beifan also cast Return of Ten Thousand Swords, immediately seizing control of these swords and directing them back at the Sword Saint.
The Sword Saint was shocked, not expecting his own swords to be taken and turned against him.
Caught off guard, he was once again wounded and fell into the floodwaters.
Senior Brother! Wine Sword Immortal called out anxiously.
Moments later, the bloodied Sword Saint emerged again.
Only to be taken down by Lin Beifan once more.
And then, he emerged again.
The little girl named Linger was puzzled: Whats wrong with that person? The divine being took away the Water Demon Beast and saved my mother and the people! Hes a great benefactor to the world! Why does he insist on stopping him?
What else could it be for, if not because hes a bad egg to begin with!
The grandmother beside her said disdainfully: He once abandoned your mother, and when you and your mother were in danger, he never lifted a finger! So, Linger, remember, dont have anything to do with that man. Dont believe a word he says!
Linger understands! The little girl nodded.
At this point, time was running out.
Lin Beifan had already grasped most of the Sword Saints swordsmanship and no longer wanted to play along.
With another flick of his finger, he knocked the Sword Saint back into the water and quickly ascended into the sky with the struggling Water Demon Beast.
The little girl suddenly shouted out loud: O Divine One, will you come back to see Linger?
Lin Beifan turned to look at her, sensing the Nuwas power within her and smiled: So its Linger! Now that the Water Demon Beast has been captured by me, hopefully, your tragedy wont repeat itself.
Through a spiritual transmission, Lin Beifans voice echoed in the little girls mind.
Of course I will! When I start my campaign across the myriad worlds, I will naturally come to this world to find you! I am leaving you three strands of Sword Qi to use in times of danger.
The little girl was extremely excited and whispered, Thank you, divine being!
The glass-like giant hand gradually disappeared.
Before leaving, Lin Beifan cast a meaningful glance towards a mountain peak in the west, where a person with a gloomy expression was hiding.
JJudging by his aura and attire, it must be the Sect Master of the Moon Worshiping Sect.
The person had intended to take action, but after witnessing the Sword Saints miserable state, he immediately hid himself.
Lin Beifan did not attack him, deciding to let him stir up more trouble in this world.
When he returns next time, it would be the perfect opportunity to clean up the mess and unify the world.
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