620: Unkind

“Chu Ying Gege…”

Yao Ruoxi, who had walked to the side, sobbed softly, her gaze seemingly crossing the distant Starry Sky to see Chu Ying on the Mysterious Ancient Star of the Sword Dao.

Tears silently streamed down her fair and beautiful cheeks.

She sensed that at this very moment, Chu Ying had cultivated a Sword Dao named You Qing Zhi Jian (Sword of Sentiment).

How she wished she could leave the Ancient and Modern Mansion right now, cross the Starry Sky to that Ancient Star, and reunite with her Chu Ying Gege, just like in their youth.

After a long hesitation, she wiped away the tears from her cheeks, but ultimately did not do so.

All her sisters were in the Ancient and Modern Mansion, and as a Cultivator at the Great Saint Realm, she was the second strongest after Wanyan Qingcheng; she could not leave easily.

Otherwise, if anything unexpected happened there, she would not be able to explain it to Chu Ying.

…

On the Mysterious Ancient Star of the Sword Dao.

The Sword Dao technique Chu Ying comprehended from his state of enlightenment integrated the profound mysteries of the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass Azure Luan Treasure Technique’s Grass Character Sword Secret he had previously mastered, possessing terrifying, indestructible power.

And in Chu Ying’s current understanding,

The word 'sentiment' happens to have similarities with an indestructible sword; if it is true sentiment, how could there be a power that could sever it? It cannot be severed, only further entangled.

Even if it is severed, can it be completely erased?

Chu Ying did not know, but he felt it would not, so this Sword Dao technique, once comprehended, naturally became the You Qing Zhi Jian (Sword of Sentiment).

In addition to the profound meaning of the Grass Character Sword Secret, it also contained the profound meaning of the balance between Yin and Yang of Tai Chi.

Sentiment is also like Yin and Yang; isolated Yin cannot give birth, and solitary Yang cannot grow.

In the chaotic and hazy void world of his mind, Chu Ying recalled his past with Yao Ruoxi in their youth, using this as a bridge and medium to connect and refine Yin and Yang, paving the way with 'sentiment'.

“Hehe, even I couldn’t figure it out, yet I comprehended it just like that.”

Chu Ying let out a world-weary laugh, his eyes filled with a touch of lingering affection.

As for the Sword Dao Law storm gathering in the sky at this moment, it seemed to be condensing another Lightning Tribulation; was it targeting him?

Chu Ying's lips curled into a smile, and he once again struck out with the Seed Demon Sword in hand.

It was still that soft, pliable Sword Dao technique, like a willow branch swaying gently, yet it was so indestructible that when the sword light spread, it was truly irresistible and broke through everything.

The Sword Dao Law storm in the sky was instantly shattered, and the lightning completely dispersed.

He then walked towards the Two-Leaf Sword Grass; this was the fundamental treasure he wanted to acquire, killing the Sword-Thorned Beast King was merely incidental.

“This is the true harvest.”

But just as Chu Ying approached the Two-Leaf Sword Grass, intending to pull it out,

A soaring, sharp Sword Dao intent rippled out, so indestructible, so unyielding and eternal!

Clearly, although the Two-Leaf Sword Grass had no intelligence, it instinctively resisted danger and did not want to be plucked!

The power of this Sword Dao intent alone was more terrifying than the attack of the Sword-Thorned Beast King.

No wonder the Sword-Thorned Beast King had only been hiding in the dark before, perhaps accumulating power and not rushing to act.

Chu Ying's expression slightly hardened, and he said with a smile:

“Excellent, worthy of being a distant relative of the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass; though it only has two sword leaves, it should be this resilient and unyielding!”

This made Chu Ying even more determined to obtain this Two-Leaf Sword Grass.

Although a single one of these would certainly not help him break through his cultivation Realm, it could definitely enhance his strength and deepen his Sword Dao comprehension.

However, just as Chu Ying was about to make another move, unfamiliar auras appeared in the sky nearby—these were the auras of human Cultivators!

Someone came?

Chu Ying frowned and immediately reached out to grab the Two-Leaf Sword Grass.

No matter what, he had to seize this Opportunity first!

“Stop!”

Several secret technique attacks came from above, with mystic light splashing and angry shouts accompanying them.

These auras were extraordinarily impressive, actually at the Peak of the Great Saint Realm!

And there was more than one.

“Hmph!”

A biting aura surged from Chu Ying, and with a backhand palm strike, he shattered those attacks.

He continued to reach for the Two-Leaf Sword Grass.

This astonished the arriving Cultivators, but at this moment, an attack far exceeding the Great Saint level arrived.

That was—Heavenly Venerate Level!

And not an Early Stage Celestial Venerable, but at least a Peak Celestial Venerable!

Chu Ying's brows furrowed, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes; he no longer reached for the Two-Leaf Sword Grass, but clenched his fist and struck towards the direction from which the attack came.

Bang!

Chu Ying did not use his full power, and his body was slightly shaken back about ten steps.

The other party also let out a surprised exclamation: “He can actually block this old man’s attack?”

Chu Ying frowned and looked up.

Above, a group of powerful Cultivators stood, dressed in luxurious clothes and exuding impressive auras, primarily young Cultivators, with a cloud-robed Young Master at their head, accompanied by a gaunt old man.

The Celestial Venerable Level attack just now had come from that gaunt old man.

“This grass… could it be the legendary Two-Leaf Sword Grass?”

“Two sword leaves, one Yin and one Yang, peerless and unparalleled, with an indestructible Sword Dao intent, utterly terrifying…”

“What a treasure! With this Two-Leaf Sword Grass, Young Master will definitely achieve the position of Invincible Saint King!”

The Cultivators began to discuss, their gazes involuntarily turning towards the cloud-robed Young Master in front.

“Congratulations, Ling Gongzi, hehe!”

“Young Master will surely become the youngest Invincible Saint King in our Nandou Star Region!”

These people flattered him, their expressions extremely obsequious, as if the cloud-robed Young Master was some particularly noble figure.

The cloud-robed Young Master nodded contentedly, feeling no impropriety whatsoever, and he smiled faintly:

“Indeed, with this Two-Leaf Sword Grass, entering the position of Invincible Saint King is just around the corner.”

Saying that, he ordered a trusted follower.

“A Liu, go down and bring up this Two-Leaf Sword Grass.” The cloud-robed Young Master’s expression was calm, as if this grass was inherently his, his attitude so arrogant and confident.

“Yes!”

To his left and behind him stood a well-built, burly Young Master whose aura was also at the Late Stage of the Great Saint Realm.

The burly Young Master responded and immediately descended, reaching for the Two-Leaf Sword Grass.

But as soon as he landed, he let out a wail.

The Cultivators in the sky looked down upon hearing the sound, their faces instantly turning grim and horrified.

They saw a bloody arm falling through the air, and the burly Young Master A Liu was desperately trying to grab his severed arm.

But the severed arm was then shredded into a mist of blood by an incredibly sharp and terrifying Sword Dao qi!

Scattered in mid-air!

This scene made A Liu's eyes split with rage, and he was on the verge of exploding.

The Cultivators above, witnessing this scene, were also stunned for a moment.

But A Liu's screams and wails quickly brought them back to their senses.

“How dare you! You dare to attack Young Master Ling’s subordinate? Are you tired of living?”

“You're practically seeking death! Young Master, let us teach him a lesson!”

These people scanned below, their gazes fixed on Chu Ying, who was standing to the side.

“Was it him who attacked just now?!”

The cloud-robed Young Master narrowed his eyes, and a hint of killing intent quietly emanated from him.

He had never imagined that someone would actually dare to provoke him!

One must know that his status in the entire Nandou Star Region was absolutely top-tier!

There were hardly any forces that dared to disrespect him; among young Cultivators, he was the most outstanding figure.

Even elder Cultivators dared not attack him.

Yet now, someone dared to sever his follower's arm right in front of him?