Chapter 128: Ji Qing Emerges From Seclusion, Shocking The Entire Arena!
As the transformation of Saber Intent concluded, Ji Qing opened the Demon Record to check his condition.
Ji Qing: First-Rank Martial Artist （ Thirty-six Major Acupoints Perfection ）
Astonishing Swan Saber: Perfection （ Tenfold increase in saber speed, tenfold increase in strength ）
Ice Palm: Major Accomplishment （ 3% ）
Thousand Mile Divine Movement: Major Accomplishment （ 5% ）
Saber Intent: Beginner （ 1% ）
Origin Points: 38 points
Ji Qing’s various attributes had seen significant improvement.
Among them, the Astonishing Swan Saber’s increase in both saber speed and strength was tenfold.
Tenfold was the limit.
Even with the fusion of more Saber Techniques, it could not be improved further at present.
Unless Ji Qing could break through to the Innate realm and activate the Astonishing Swan Saber with Innate True Qi.
Otherwise, the current might of the Astonishing Swan Saber was the limit.
Of course, if there was further Saber Intent to augment it, that would certainly be different.
Then, the Ice Palm and Thousand Mile Divine Movement had both reached Major Accomplishment.
After all, he had cultivated these two martial arts casually, without using any Origin Points for improvement.
Saber Momentum had disappeared, replaced by Saber Intent.
Moreover, Saber Intent also seemed to be improvable.
It was just that Ji Qing currently couldn’t find a way to improve it.
Surprisingly, there were still 38 Origin Points remaining, which could be saved for critical moments in the future.
In short, Ji Qing’s strength had improved immensely at present.
Ji Qing was very satisfied with his seclusion for over a year.
Calculating the time, he had been in seclusion for one year and two months.
If the cultivation of Acupoints was included, it would be one year and eight months.
This was his longest seclusion ever.
Just as Ji Qing was getting up.
“Boom.”
A Saber Momentum that felt somewhat unfamiliar to Ji Qing erupted.
“Saber Momentum?”
Ji Qing was somewhat surprised.
Besides him, had someone else condensed Saber Momentum?
Ji Qing immediately pushed open the door.
…
Zhang Yuan visited the Hundred Battles Sect daily.
Day after day, it had been over a month.
Although he had not yet met “Astonishing Swan Saber” Ji Qing, he was very patient.
However, there were always people who wanted to stir up trouble.
Or rather, people with ulterior motives.
For instance, there were now several Jianghu people who, openly and covertly, mocked “Astonishing Swan Saber.”
Or, they wanted “Zhang Yuan” to force his way into the Hundred Battles Sect.
Thus, Zhang Yuan unleashed his Saber Momentum.
“Boom.”
Saber Momentum erupted.
Under the shroud of Saber Momentum, everyone seemed to see a saber in the void, about to descend at any moment and shatter them.
Zhang Yuan’s gaze was as sharp as a saber, as if wanting to cut them into pieces.
His gaze fixed on three black-clothed martial artists.
“Second-rate Jianghu experts, each with a name and reputation, who are you?”
Zhang Yuan asked coldly.
“We… are just Jianghu people watching the excitement.”
“Is that so? Second-rate experts watching the excitement, and have been doing so for ten-odd days, even secretly observing the Hundred Battles Sect, and now instigating trouble. Do you really think I’m a fool?”
Zhang Yuan sneered.
He was too lazy to ask further.
He reached for the hilt of his saber.
“Madman…”
The three black-clothed martial artists immediately wanted to flee.
“Swish.”
Zhang Yuan drew his saber.
Accompanied by Saber Momentum, this saber strike was like lightning, instantly flashing across the three black-clothed martial artists and disappearing.
“Puchi.”
The three black-clothed martial artists, dignified Second-rate Experts, couldn’t even withstand a single saber strike.
They were directly beheaded with one saber.
Three large heads rolled to the ground.
Seeing this scene, many were utterly astonished.
Why did Zhang Yuan suddenly fly into a rage for no reason?
Furthermore, why did Zhang Yuan attack the onlookers instead of dealing with the people from the Hundred Battles Sect or breaking into it?
It was completely inexplicable.
“Great Hero Zhang, what is this…”
Lie Yingniang also rushed over in a hurry.
Seeing the three headless corpses on the ground, her face revealed shock.
Zhang Yuan said calmly, “Sect Leader Lie, my purpose here is only one: to spar saber techniques with Mister Ji. As for these three, they have been instigating trouble and even secretly spying on the Hundred Battles Sect. They likely had ulterior motives, so I took action to kill them.”
“Perhaps there is something on their persons that can prove their identities.”
Lie Yingniang waved her hand, and the disciples of the Hundred Battles Sect behind her quickly searched the three corpses.
“Sect Leader, we found three tokens.”
The disciple presented three jet-black tokens to Lie Yingniang.
Lie Yingniang looked closely.
“Black Demon Token? They are from the Black Demon Sect… As expected, their intentions were not good!”
Lie Yingniang’s expression changed.
Ji Qing had once warned her to be wary of the Black Demon Sect.
Ji Qing had killed many experts from the Black Demon Sect.
She hadn’t expected that now they would be targeted by experts from the Black Demon Sect.
“What, the Black Demon Sect?”
“The Black Demon Sect is truly everywhere. Not only are they causing great turmoil across the land, but now they are targeting the Hundred Battles Sect, or rather, targeting ‘Astonishing Swan Saber’ Mister Ji.”
“It was insidious for the Black Demon Sect to instigate trouble between Great Hero Zhang and Mister Ji…”
The surrounding Jianghu people were in an uproar.
Clearly, they all knew of the “Black Demon Sect.”
In the past, the Black Demon Sect was secretive, barely considered a hidden force in Jianghu.
But in the last one or two years, the Black Demon Sect had gradually surfaced.
The Black Demon Sect’s presence was felt in many Jianghu affairs.
Not to mention that the Black Demon Sect was involved with rebel armies in various regions, causing widespread conflict and suffering across the land.
In Jianghu, the Black Demon Sect was almost universally condemned.
However, the Black Demon Sect’s strength was terrifying, and many people dared not speak out despite their anger.
Who would have thought Zhang Yuan was so decisive.
He directly killed three Second-Rank Martial Artists of the Black Demon Sect.
“Thank you for your action, Great Hero Zhang. Otherwise, these three from the Black Demon Sect lurking in the shadows, who knows when they would have made a move.”
Lie Yingniang cupped her hands and thanked Zhang Yuan.
The danger posed by the Black Demon Sect was almost universally known in Jianghu.
Being targeted by the Black Demon Sect was like being stuck with a stubborn plaster, impossible to shake off.
Lie Yingniang still felt a lingering fear.
If these three Second-Rank Martial Artists from the Black Demon Sect had found an opportune moment to attack, how could the Hundred Battles Sect have resisted?
Of course, the Black Demon Sect had not yet attacked the Hundred Battles Sect, perhaps out of fear of “Ji Qing’s” presence within the sect. Lie Yingniang was also well aware of this.
Zhang Yuan said calmly, “My challenges have always been direct and open. These rats from the Black Demon Sect seeking to fish in troubled waters chose the wrong person! Besides, even if I hadn’t acted, they wouldn’t have dared to enter the Hundred Battles Sect.”
Zhang Yuan’s gaze turned towards the inside of the Hundred Battles Sect.
Lie Yingniang understood Zhang Yuan’s meaning.
Everyone knew that “Astonishing Swan Saber” Ji Qing was within the Hundred Battles Sect.
Without any clear news from “Ji Qing,” who would dare to enter the Hundred Battles Sect?
“Great Hero Zhang, Mister Ji said before going into seclusion that no one should disturb him unless it’s a matter of life and death. So, even if you come here every day, it’s useless…”
As soon as Lie Yingniang finished speaking.
Zhang Yuan suddenly raised his head, looked past Lie Yingniang, and his gaze fixed on the interior of the Hundred Battles Sect.
“Who says it’s useless?”
“Zhang Yuan pays his respects to Mister Ji!”
Zhang Yuan smiled.
And his demeanor was very humble.
He completely bowed towards the inside of the Hundred Battles Sect as a “junior.”
“Swish.”
Lie Yingniang, realizing belatedly, turned around abruptly.
Her pupils contracted.
At this moment, she saw a familiar figure.
Black clothes, a long saber, and all that white hair.
“Mister Ji, have you ended your seclusion?”
Lie Yingniang’s tone held a hint of pleasant surprise.
Everyone saw it.
The young man with white hair was walking step by step towards the gate.
There was no terrifying aura.
Nor was he a multi-headed, multi-armed monster.
The saber in his hand also seemed quite ordinary.
However, the Jianghu people outside the Hundred Battles Sect were experiencing stormy seas in their hearts.
Ji Qing!
“Astonishing Swan Saber” Ji Qing had appeared!
In the past two years, there had been no news of “Ji Qing” in Jianghu.
Even “Ji Qing” had been gradually forgotten by Jianghu.
But when they saw Ji Qing again, those distant memories resurfaced.
Killing Du Chen, slaying the Poison Demon, pursuing the culprit for a thousand miles!
Destroying a sect single-handedly, unparalleled grace, all eight hundred disciples submit!
The battle for the Demon Saber, rampant and invincible!
Furthermore, by the Yunmeng River, slaying demons with a saber!
All these deeds, each one alone was enough to make a name in Jianghu.
Let alone so many heroic feats, all accomplished by Ji Qing alone!
However, these all belonged to the past.
Currently, the most renowned figure in Jianghu was “Limitless Saber” Zhang Yuan.
And right before their eyes.
As Ji Qing walked out of the gate and stopped several zhang away from Zhang Yuan.
He glanced at the three corpses on the ground.
“Three rats from the Black Demon Sect, you killed them?”
Zhang Yuan nodded.
“It was this junior who killed them.”
Zhang Yuan’s demeanor was very humble.
In front of Ji Qing, he referred to himself as “junior.”
It was as if Ji Qing was already an “older generation” expert.
Yet, among the surrounding Jianghu people, not a single one felt it was out of place?
Ji Qing nodded.
It seemed to affirm Zhang Yuan.
“Since you’ve killed three Black Demon Sect rats, it’s also considered having solved a small problem for the Hundred Battles Sect. Speak, what do you want?”
Zhang Yuan suddenly raised his head and looked at Ji Qing.
He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, “This junior only seeks to have a battle with Mister Ji, to witness how stunning Mister’s ‘Astonishing Swan Saber’ is?”
“A battle with me… Once, there was a person who also wanted to battle me like you, unfortunately…”
Ji Qing’s gaze drifted towards the void.
A figure appeared in his mind.
However, the Zhang Yuan before him was not that person.
Furthermore, Ji Qing saw through Zhang Yuan’s objective at a glance.
“You want to accumulate Invincible Momentum? Have you considered what would happen if you were defeated and your Invincible Momentum was broken?”
“This junior only seeks a battle, I have not considered the outcome.”
Zhang Yuan’s tone was resolute.
Clearly, his will was firm and unshakeable by anyone or anything.
“Alright, since you wish to battle, then Ji Mou shall fulfill your wish!”
“However, you killed three Black Demon Sect rats, and for so many days you waited respectfully in front of the Hundred Battles Sect without any discourtesy, so Ji Mou will not need to Draw Sword.”
Zhang Yuan’s pupils contracted.
“No need to Draw Sword? Mister Ji, are you looking down on this junior?”
Zhang Yuan was also full of self-confidence.
Although he knew Ji Qing was very strong.
But no Draw Sword?
Zhang Yuan did not believe that Ji Qing, without drawing his saber, would be his opponent.
Ji Qing smiled.
Draw Sword?
Even though Zhang Yuan had accumulated Saber Momentum, he was a First-rate Expert, having fought countless renowned figures in the Jianghu and accumulated Invincible Momentum.
But what of it?
For the current Ji Qing, to defeat Zhang Yuan, why would he need to Draw Sword?
“If you can draw the saber in your hand, then consider it your victory, how about that?”
Ji Qing looked at Zhang Yuan calmly.
As these words were spoken, the surroundings suddenly fell silent, so quiet one could hear a pin drop!
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