21: Chapter 21 Immaculate Sword Technique

"Cheng Li, you have quite a lot of nerve, daring to touch my fiancé!"

A cold voice filled with biting Killing Intent suddenly drifted over from the distance, instantly freezing everyone present in their tracks.

The longsword Cheng Li was swinging toward Xiang Tian stopped abruptly in mid-air. Before he could react, he saw a streak of white light racing over from the horizon.

It was a snow-white longsword, pointing straight at his face!

"Clang!"

Cheng Li's pupils constricted, and he instinctively held his longsword horizontally in front of him to block.

However, the power contained within the white longsword far exceeded his imagination. With a loud "Clang," the longsword in Cheng Li's hand was instantly sent flying, and the white longsword, its momentum undiminished, slammed heavily into his chest.

"Pfft!"

Cheng Li was sent flying backward, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

"Xiaoyun, you finally came!" Xiang Tian's eyes lit up, and his hanging heart instantly settled.

From the horizon, a figure wearing a flowing white dress slowly flew over; it was none other than Xiahou Yun.

Her figure was light and graceful, like a Fairy stepping on clouds, but her face was covered in a layer of frost.

"I'll settle the score with you later." Xiahou Yun glanced coldly at Xiang Tian, a look that made him shiver involuntarily.

When Qin Qiong and Chen Xian saw Xiahou Yun, their legs went weak with fear. They knelt on the ground with a "thud," burying their heads low, not even daring to breathe loudly: "Xia... Senior Sister Xiahou..."

"Get lost!" Xiahou Yun couldn't be bothered to pay attention to them. The powerful Aura radiating from her body directly sent Qin Qiong and Chen Xian flying.

She walked quickly to Cheng Li, her eyes cold: "Who gave you the nerve to touch someone of mine, Xiahou Yun?"

The white longsword that had just sent Cheng Li flying automatically flew back into her hand. Xiahou Yun flicked her wrist, and the longsword slashed down.

"Swoosh!"

"Ah—!"

Cheng Li's scream pierced the sky; his left arm was severed clean off, and blood gushed out.

"This is a lesson." Xiahou Yun retracted her longsword, her tone devoid of any ripples. "Xiang Tian is my person; only I can decide his life or death. If you dare to touch him again, don't even think about keeping your head on your neck."

Cheng Li was trembling all over from the pain; how could he dare to have any thoughts of resistance?

He hurriedly took out a few healing pills from his Storage Pouch and stuffed them into his mouth.

He never expected that Xiahou Yun would arrive so quickly, and her strength was even more terrifying than rumors suggested. That sense of oppression was almost approaching that of an inner sect Elder!

Cheng Li gasped inwardly. Even with the Cheng Family behind him, he would never dare to provoke a ruthless character like Xiahou Yun again.

Xiahou Yun stopped looking at Cheng Li and turned to walk toward Xiang Tian.

Xiang Tian only felt a chill down his spine. The ruthlessness Xiahou Yun displayed just now made him unable to look her in the eye; he could only shift his gaze furtively, his eyes dodging.

"Come with me." Xiahou Yun grabbed Xiang Tian's collar, tapped the ground with her feet, and the two figures instantly disappeared from the spot.

"Cousin, are you alright?" Qin Qiong gathered his wits, scrambled up, and ran toward Cheng Li.

"Don't come over!" Cheng Li shouted sternly, "Don't bring that stench of urine on you near me!"

Qin Qiong's footsteps faltered, and he stood there awkwardly.

Cheng Li clutched his bleeding wound, his eyes sinister.

He had marked this grudge today!

It seemed he had to go and seek refuge with the inner sect Senior Brother as soon as possible; only by hugging a thicker thigh would he have a chance for revenge.

On the other side, Xiang Tian was brought by Xiahou Yun to Xiahou Peak.

As soon as they landed, Xiang Tian hurriedly explained: "Xiaoyun, I..."

"Don't tell me what you did." Xiahou Yun interrupted him, her tone icy. "That I didn't kill you is already the greatest forgiveness I can grant you."

As she spoke, she threw Xiang Tian onto the ground.

Soon, two women walked out from the hall.

Xiang Tian was stunned. The one in red was Duanmu Hongdie, and the one in blue was actually Xiahou Yu!

"Xiaoyu, why are you here?" Xiang Tian asked in surprise.

Xiahou Yu rolled her eyes at him. "Why can't I be here? I left Xiao Yi with Mom to take care of. If I don't keep an eye on you, who knows how many more women you'll provoke? I'm not at ease."

Xiang Tian rubbed his nose awkwardly and cast his gaze toward Duanmu Hongdie.

When Duanmu Hongdie saw Xiang Tian, a flash of excitement crossed her eyes.

But seeing Xiahou Yun watching like a tiger, she hurriedly suppressed her emotions and extended her slender hand with a serious expression: "Junior Brother Xiang Tian, hello, I am Duanmu Hongdie, very nice to meet you."

Xiang Tian hurriedly extended his hand and grasped hers.

"Just met, and you're already so compatible?" Xiahou Yun's voice suddenly drifted over.

Xiang Tian and Duanmu Hongdie were so startled that they quickly let go of their hands; Duanmu Hongdie even took an awkward step back.

"Xiaoyun, I know it's my fault. If you're angry, you can hit me or scold me." Xiang Tian hurriedly admitted his fault.

Xiahou Yun snorted coldly: "Scold you? Your skin is so thick, is scolding you useful? My Xiahou Peak lacks everything. You go to the inner sect to take on missions and earn some points to subsidize the daily expenses of the Peak."

"Alright! I'll go right away!" Xiang Tian nodded hurriedly, fearing that Xiahou Yun might change her mind.

"Wait." Xiahou Yun suddenly spoke up, "You've just met, rest for a few days before going."

Xiang Tian was stunned for a moment, not expecting Xiahou Yun to be so reasonable. He hurriedly said: "Thank you, Xiaoyun!"

"Since you can already Cultivate normally, I will teach you a sword move." Xiahou Yun changed the subject.

"Oh? Xiaoyun, are you taking me as your disciple?" Xiang Tian's eyes lit up.

"Are you learning or not?" Xiahou Yun raised an eyebrow.

"Learn, learn, learn! Of course I'm learning!" Xiang Tian nodded hurriedly.

"Then don't talk nonsense, follow me." Xiahou Yun turned and walked toward the bamboo forest behind Xiahou Peak.

In the bamboo forest, sunlight sprinkled down through the gaps in the bamboo leaves.

"Watch closely, this is the basic sword move of the Immaculate Sword Art." Xiahou Yun held the white longsword in her hand. As her figure moved, every move and every stance carried a faint chill; her movements were elegant yet sharp.

Xiang Tian watched intently, not even daring to blink.

An hour later, Xiahou Yun retracted her sword and stood still, fine beads of sweat seeping onto her forehead: "Have you memorized the sword move?"

Xiang Tian said instinctively: "Mm, it's beautiful."

"I asked if you memorized the sword move!" Xiahou Yun grabbed Xiang Tian's ear.

"Ow! It hurts, it hurts, it hurts! I memorized it, I memorized it!" Xiang Tian hurriedly begged for mercy.

But in reality, he had just been busy watching Xiahou Yun's movements and hadn't remembered much of the sword move at all.

"Perform it once for me to see. It doesn't need to be practiced well; just being able to complete the sword move once is fine." Xiahou Yun let go of his ear.

Xiang Tian's heart skipped a beat, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

If he were exposed, given Xiahou Yun's temper, she definitely wouldn't spare him!

"System, come out and save the day quickly!"

[Host, this System is taking a nap...]

The System manifested in the form of someone wearing a camisole nightgown, stretching in front of Xiang Tian.

"Your figure... is actually so slender!" Xiang Tian couldn't help but take a few extra looks.

[Oops! Forgot to change the image!]

The System hurriedly changed its form, switching back to its previous work attire.

[If you dare to stare at me like that next time, I'll gouge out your eyes!]

"You're not an Immortal Master, what's wrong with letting me feast my eyes? So stingy." Xiang Tian complained.

[Host, the mission you accepted earlier hasn't been completed yet. If you keep talking nonsense, you're going to be missing a part of your body!]

"Ahem, let's talk business." Xiang Tian hurriedly composed himself. "I didn't memorize the Immaculate Sword Art that Xiahou Yun just demonstrated. Can you help me?"

[500 face-slapping points to directly let you master the Immaculate Sword Art, and you can also achieve the Sword Momentum Realm.]

"500 is 500!" Xiang Tian gritted his teeth and agreed. "As long as I can muddle through, it's worth it!"

[Congratulations to the Host for consuming 500 face-slapping points, mastering the Immaculate Sword Art, and achieving the Sword Momentum Realm!]

As the System's notification sound faded, Xiang Tian felt that his mind was instantly filled with many insights regarding the Immaculate Sword Art, and the Spiritual Qi within his body became more refined, with the faint prototype of Sword Momentum.

"Xiaoyun, I'm ready!" Xiang Tian said with full confidence.

He summoned the Nine-Petal Golden Lotus and shouted loudly: "Transform into sword!"

The golden Lotus instantly dispersed, transforming into nine golden short swords, hovering in front of him.

"Go!"

Xiang Tian waved his hand, and the nine golden short swords flew toward the bamboo in front, each short sword carrying a sharp Sword Momentum.

"Boom!"

After a few loud bangs, a patch of bamboo in front was cut off at the waist.

This power was more than double what it was before; the power of each short sword had reached the level of the Opening Aperture Realm!

"This is... Sword Momentum?" A trace of surprise flashed in Xiahou Yun's eyes. She scrutinized Xiang Tian carefully. "I taught you the Immaculate Sword Art, only intending for you to learn the basic sword moves. You were actually able to comprehend a deeper level of Sword Momentum? And you have also practiced Dual Cultivation."

This was completely beyond her expectations.

She had originally thought that Xiang Tian would at most be able to learn the superficial aspects of the sword moves, never expecting him to have such Comprehension Ability.

"Xiaoyun, perhaps you have some misunderstandings about the Immaculate Sword Art." Xiang Tian said with a smile.

"Oh? Do you have some different insights?" Xiahou Yun raised an eyebrow.

"Of course." Xiang Tian cleared his throat. "The so-called Immaculate does not mean having a heart like still water, devoid of emotion; rather, it means harboring justice, upholding chivalry, eliminating demons and defending the Dao, treating people with sincerity, being willing to go through fire and water for friends, and protecting one's family without hesitation..."

His explanation was completely different from the traditional insights of the Immaculate Sword Art, full of human touch.

Xiahou Yun's brows furrowed tightly. "Cultivating the Immaculate Sword Art, the greatest taboo is engaging in Dual Cultivation with others and becoming tainted by the Mortal World. Where did you hear this twisted logic?"

"A person must first have emotions. If one doesn't even have emotions, then what is the difference from a killing machine?" Xiang Tian retorted.

Xiahou Yun opened her mouth, wanting to retort, but couldn't find a suitable reason.

Xiang Tian's understanding of "Immaculate," although unconventional, vaguely had some logic to it, like a seed taking root deep in her heart.

"Alright, that's it for today. I'm going into seclusion." Xiahou Yun avoided this topic and turned to leave.

"Xiaoyun, I'm sorry." Xiang Tian suddenly spoke. "The matter between me and Xiaoyu has wronged you."

Xiahou Yun's footsteps paused. With her back to him, she said: "Xiang Tian, I hope you will treat Xiaoyu well in the future. The engagement between you and me was always just in name; you will have to establish a family and career sooner or later. My pursuits are different from yours; I hope that in my lifetime, I can stand at the Peak of the Lingyun Continent."