Chapter 129: Saber Intent Emerges, Shocking All! Ji Qing Reappears, The World’s Greatest Saber!
Quiet!
The surroundings were extremely quiet!
Ji Qing still stood quietly in place.
The expression on his face was very calm.
Zhang Yuan’s whole body stiffened.
No matter how low his previous posture was, no matter that Ji Qing was the First on the Saber Ranking “Senior”, so what??
He came to challenge Ji Qing, yet Ji Qing thought he couldn’t even draw his saber.
Was this arrogance?
Or looking down on everyone?
Zhang Yuan was not blinded by anger.
On the contrary, he became even calmer.
Zhang Yuan slowly raised his head, his gaze colliding with Ji Qing’s calm gaze in the void.
He suddenly had a feeling.
Perhaps Ji Qing was not arrogant, nor looking down on everyone.
But… confident!
Zhang Yuan took a deep breath and said solemnly: “Then this junior asks Mister Ji for some guidance!”
As soon as the words fell, Zhang Yuan gradually placed his hand on the hilt.
“Boom”.
At the same time, Zhang Yuan activated his Saber Momentum.
Zhang Yuan’s Saber Momentum contained an Invincible Momentum.
It was as if under his Saber Momentum, he could slash through everything.
Moreover, this Invincible Momentum was continuously climbing.
It was the momentum he had accumulated from defeating one Jianghu notable after another.
Now facing Ji Qing, Zhang Yuan released all the Invincible Momentum he had accumulated on his body.
This momentum was very strong!
It was even close to Major Accomplishment, as if as long as he defeated Ji Qing, Zhang Yuan’s Invincible Momentum could reach Major Accomplishment.
At that time, Zhang Yuan might be the second martial artist in Jianghu after Ji Qing to achieve Saber Momentum Major Accomplishment below Innate.
From this perspective, Zhang Yuan’s talent was indeed terrifying.
Many people, even if they condensed Sword Momentum or Saber Momentum.
Achieving Minor Accomplishment was already impressive.
Major Accomplishment?
They hadn’t even thought about it.
But Zhang Yuan was different; he truly had hope of Saber Momentum Major Accomplishment.
A trace of surprise appeared in Ji Qing’s eyes.
If he still had Saber Momentum Major Accomplishment, it might be stronger than Zhang Yuan’s Saber Momentum, but to crush Zhang Yuan’s Saber Momentum effortlessly would probably be difficult.
But now, it was different.
It could only be said that Zhang Yuan’s luck was not enough.
The current Ji Qing no longer had Saber Momentum.
But he had Saber Intent!
Ji Qing had no intention of drawing his saber.
With just a glance, his mind stirred, and Saber Intent activated.
“Boom”.
Everyone’s minds shook.
They raised their heads to look at the sky.
Unbeknownst at what time, the sky above their heads seemed to have changed.
The sky became gray and overcast.
Mad winds howled around them, accompanied by vast white snow.
The crowd seemed to be in another world.
“Look, the sky seems to be falling…”
Someone suddenly said in terror.
The crowd looked up and indeed saw the sky growing larger and larger, as if “The Sky is Falling”, crashing down.
“Boom”.
The sky fell, and the crowd closed their eyes.
However, the crowd was fine.
All of this seemed to be just an “illusion”.
But none of them could see through it.
Such a vivid scene felt just like the sky really collapsing.
“Crack”.
Suddenly, a crisp sound.
The crowd was somewhat stunned.
Originally in the void, the huge saber that Zhang Yuan had condensed, transformed from Zhang Yuan’s Saber Momentum.
But now?
That saber was shattered.
It seemed that after “The Sky is Falling”, it was ruthlessly pressed onto the saber.
No matter how massive the saber, how could it block an entire heaven and earth?
Therefore, the saber shattered, completely turning into dust.
And this saber represented Zhang Yuan’s Saber Momentum.
Since the saber was shattered, Zhang Yuan’s Saber Momentum was naturally broken too.
The crowd seemed to “wake up” all at once.
Where was there any saber?
Nor did the sky really fall.
Zhang Yuan’s hand gripped the hilt, even trembling, as if using all his strength.
But he still couldn’t draw the saber from its sheath.
Zhang Yuan’s eyes were full of horror.
He really couldn’t draw his saber?
In front of Ji Qing, Zhang Yuan couldn’t even draw his saber, let alone challenge him?
Moreover, Ji Qing had just broken his Saber Momentum with a single glance.
That scene of the sky collapsing left Zhang Yuan utterly shocked.
To break his Saber Momentum with one glance.
Even Major Accomplishment Saber Momentum couldn’t do that.
There was only one possibility.
“Saber Intent!”
“Mister Ji, have you condensed Saber Intent?”
Zhang Yuan’s voice was trembling.
As soon as these words came out, the crowd was in an uproar.
Saber Intent?
That was a realm many Innate Grandmasters could only aspire to but never reach.
Ji Qing had actually comprehended Saber Intent?
That was simply inconceivable!
After all, the current Ji Qing was merely a First-rate Expert.
Not yet an Innate Grandmaster!
However, thinking back to how Ji Qing did nothing but give a glance, making everyone feel as if the sky and earth were collapsing.
It seemed like facing the true power of heaven and earth.
What Saber Momentum could be so terrifying?
Only Saber Intent could possibly do that!
“Rumor has it that once Saber Intent or Sword Intent is condensed, a single glance can kill. I thought those rumors were exaggerated, but now I’ve witnessed it…”
“Saber Intent only exists in Jianghu rumors. Now even Grandmasters rarely appear, let alone Saber Intent.”
“Mister Ji comprehended Saber Intent at the First-rate realm—simply inconceivable…”
Many Jianghu People hearing “Saber Intent” felt extremely excited one by one.
That was Saber Intent.
It had always only existed in rumors.
No one had specifically seen it.
But now, with “Saber Intent” coming from Zhang Yuan’s mouth, it was probably not wrong.
“Astonishing Swan Saber” Ji Qing had condensed Saber Intent!
“Does Mister Ji’s Saber Intent have a name?”
“It does. The Saber Intent is named ‘Heaven and Earth’.”
Ji Qing said calmly.
This undoubtedly confirmed that he had truly condensed “Saber Intent”.
“What a ‘Heaven and Earth’, aptly named.”
“Mister Ji, I have lost…”
Zhang Yuan released his hand, no longer trying to draw his saber.
He understood that this time he had lost, and lost utterly.
In front of Ji Qing, he couldn’t even draw his saber.
Ever since achieving success in martial arts, Zhang Yuan had basically won every battle, never encountering such a huge setback.
With Zhang Yuan admitting defeat, his Invincible Momentum naturally broke.
Even, if he couldn’t rally and rebuild his confidence, his cultivation would completely stagnate.
This was the drawback of Invincible Momentum.
It rises with Invincible Momentum, falls with Invincible Momentum.
The momentum on Zhang Yuan’s body wilted, even declining a bit with every step he took.
Such a young Saber User, if he couldn’t walk out of today’s shadow, would probably be completely ruined.
Ji Qing looked at Zhang Yuan’s retreating figure and suddenly said: “Where in the world is there an ever-victorious person? Where is there a truly invincible person? Only an invincible heart, unyielding through a hundred battles, is true invincibility!”
Zhang Yuan’s figure stiffened.
“Invincible heart…”
His eyes gradually regained their spirit.
These words were actually very ordinary.
But it mattered who said them.
If other martial artists said these words, Zhang Yuan would naturally scoff and they would have no effect.
After all, what use were empty words?
But it was different when Ji Qing said it.
Ji Qing broke Zhang Yuan’s Invincible Momentum; Ji Qing’s words were like priceless gems to Zhang Yuan, every word etched in his heart.
“Thank you, Mister Ji, for the guidance…”
Zhang Yuan responded loudly.
However, he didn’t turn back, instead striding away.
Ji Qing shook his head.
Zhang Yuan’s challenge was just a small interlude to him.
Even, with his current strength, First-rate Experts probably no longer had the qualification to challenge him.
Ji Qing turned and returned to Hundred Battles Sect.
The martial artists around, having witnessed it with their own eyes, finally breathed a sigh of relief and began discussing.
Their emotions were even very heated.
After all, though the two didn’t fight today, it surpassed countless clashes between martial artists!
“Great Hero Zhang is already the Saber User with the highest acclaim in Jianghu, yet even he couldn’t defeat Mister Ji. Probably the First on the Saber Ranking will be Mister Ji for a long time.”
“Saber Intent— all Saber Users in the world must look up to Mister Ji. Not a Grandmaster, yet condensed Saber Intent, unbelievable.”
“They say ‘Astonishing Swan Saber drawn, heads roll’. This time Mister Ji showed mercy; Zhang Yuan is almost unscathed, just his Invincible Momentum broken.”
“No wonder Mister Ji didn’t draw his saber… If he really drew it, could Zhang Yuan still live?”
“In the past year, ‘Limitless Saber’ Zhang Yuan had the greatest reputation in Jianghu; many even almost forgot ‘Astonishing Swan Saber’ Mister Ji. But now it seems Mister Ji is still superior…”
Many people were discussing.
How was Ji Qing just superior?
It was complete domination over Zhang Yuan.
A Saber User, even a top Saber User, couldn’t even draw his saber in front of Ji Qing; the gap between them was enormous, not on the same level at all.
Many Jianghu People who came from afar didn’t come in vain.
They witnessed a miracle today!
Saber Intent!
“Astonishing Swan Saber” Ji Qing had comprehended Saber Intent!
Who could have thought of this before?
As the numerous Jianghu People dispersed.
The news rapidly spread through Jianghu.
In the sixteenth year of Yongchang, early July 8th, “Limitless Saber” Zhang Yuan challenged “Astonishing Swan Saber” Ji Qing at Hundred Battles Sect.
Ji Qing, after nearly two years in seclusion, had just emerged and broke Zhang Yuan’s Invincible Momentum with Saber Intent.
Zhang Yuan was convinced and admitted defeat at Ji Qing’s hands!
The news spread, shaking the entire Jianghu.
They weren’t focused on Zhang Yuan’s defeat.
Nor on Ji Qing reappearing in Jianghu after nearly two years.
But on Saber Intent!
Ji Qing was not an Innate Grandmaster, yet comprehended Saber Intent.
Such talent, such comprehension, unmatched in Jianghu!
From then on, the Number One Saber of Jianghu would have no dispute.
No, some even felt Ji Qing had become the world’s Number One Saber!
……
Ji Qing returned to Martial Arts Pavilion.
After familiarizing himself with Saber Intent, he now had one “small matter” to resolve.
That was the curse on his body!
This curse had followed Ji Qing for a long time.
His head of white hair was also thanks to the curse.
This curse could only be removed after Ji Qing achieved Promotion to Innate or condensed Saber Intent.
Ji Qing had not achieved Promotion to Innate, but he had condensed Saber Intent.
With Saber Intent, Ji Qing naturally wanted to remove the curse.
After all, he didn’t want to carry a curse all the time.
Thus, Ji Qing silently sensed the curse within his body.
Soon, Ji Qing sensed the curse in his body.
Hidden deep within his body.
Without a complete transformation, it was indeed hard to remove.
After all, how to remove it from deep in the body?
However, with Saber Intent, it was simple.
Saber Intent could ignore bodily obstacles and directly penetrate deep into the body.
“Slash!”
As Ji Qing activated Saber Intent.
Instantly, Saber Intent condensed to a point, like a Precious Saber ruthlessly “slashing” onto the Curse Seal.
“Boom”.
The Curse Seal shook violently.
“Crack”.
Ji Qing seemed to hear the crisp sound of the Curse Seal “shattering”.
Then, the Curse Seal cracked.
Ji Qing raised his arm.
The mark of the Curse Seal originally on his arm now gradually faded, then disappeared.
As if it had never appeared.
Ji Qing looked down at the long hair on his shoulder.
Originally a head of white hair, after the Curse Seal disappeared, this white hair was slowly turning black.
However, the speed of turning black was very slow.
It would probably take a few days to completely turn black.
A slight smile appeared on Ji Qing’s face.
The curse problem was finally resolved.
This was good news.
Next was the matter of entering Shangdu.
Ji Qing wouldn’t enter Shangdu rashly.
He had to first understand the situation in Shangdu.
Ji Qing stood up and walked toward Listen to the Wind Tower.
“Whoosh”.
Ji Qing arrived at Listen to the Wind Tower and met Shopkeeper Yu.
Shopkeeper Yu was still as charming and alluring.
She raised her head, and upon seeing Ji Qing, her expression shook.
She then smiled brightly.
“Mister Ji showed great might right after emerging from seclusion, breaking Zhang Yuan’s Invincible Momentum with Saber Intent—shocking!”
“I wonder if Mister Ji could let me experience Saber Intent?”
It was clear Shopkeeper Yu was very interested in “Saber Intent”.
“As you wish.”
Ji Qing’s mind stirred.
Instantly, Saber Intent activated.
It was as if the entire heaven and earth pressed toward Shopkeeper Yu.
Shopkeeper Yu’s expression changed drastically, her whole body trembling.
Shopkeeper Yu’s strength was not strong.
If Ji Qing really “exerted force”, a single glance could kill Shopkeeper Yu.
Soon, Ji Qing withdrew his Saber Intent.
“Hoo…”
Shopkeeper Yu let out a long breath.
She had been trembling all over just now.
Even recalling it now left her with lingering fear.
It was as if the entire heaven and earth had crushed down, the pressure unimaginable, enough to destroy her will.
“The rumors are true! For someone with my level of will, why would Mister Ji need to draw his saber? A glance nearly killed me…”
Shopkeeper Yu barely forced a smile.
She was very familiar with Ji Qing.
But at this moment, feeling Ji Qing’s Saber Intent, Shopkeeper Yu seemed to feel that Ji Qing was different from her now.
Even though Ji Qing was standing right in front of her, it felt as if there was a “barrier”, a huge chasm between them, impossible to cross.
“Regarding Shangdu, Listen to the Wind Tower has a lot of information. What kind does Mister Ji want?”
“Shangdu’s expert list, some major forces, and some common intelligence. Oh, and if there’s Imperial Court intelligence, give me a copy too.”
“Imperial Court intelligence?”
Shopkeeper Yu gave Ji Qing a deep look.
She vaguely guessed that Ji Qing’s trip to Shangdu this time was probably related to the Imperial Court.
However, the waters in Shangdu were too deep; she could only provide some intelligence help.
Ji Qing took a large pile of materials back to Hundred Battles Sect to read slowly.
……
Time passed quickly, another month.
Although “Astonishing Swan Saber” Ji Qing’s news was still circulating in Jianghu.
But a month had passed with no other movements from Ji Qing, so the news gradually calmed.
Strangely enough.
Ever since the news of Ji Qing condensing “Saber Intent” spread throughout Jianghu, Jianghu seemed to calm down all at once.
There were once rumors that Lingnan Song Family was stirring.
Wanting to go to Hundred Battles Sect to “seek revenge” from Ji Qing.
But previously they seemed to be hesitating about something and never acted.
And after the news of Ji Qing comprehending Saber Intent spread, Lingnan Song Family completely went silent.
Then there was Black Demon Sect.
Previously, Black Demon Sect sent people to An Yang City, always watching Hundred Battles Sect.
Clearly, Black Demon Sect harbored deep hostility toward Ji Qing!
As long as Black Demon Sect got the chance, they would definitely strike at Ji Qing.
After all, Ji Qing had killed quite a few from Black Demon Sect.
Yet, after the news of Ji Qing comprehending Saber Intent reached Jianghu, Black Demon Sect also vanished.
The experts from Black Demon Sect who had been active frequently seemed to disappear overnight.
The entire Jianghu welcomed long-lost calm.
However, it was only for a month.
In the past few days, the Jianghu Ranking was updated again.
This was a major event in Jianghu!
In An Yang City, many Jianghu People gathered on the second floor of Listen to the Wind Tower.
Today was the day the Jianghu Ranking was updated.
Any Jianghu Person with the means would come to the second floor of Listen to the Wind Tower to await the Jianghu Ranking announcement.
At this time, a clear-faced young girl arrived on the second floor.
“Pa”.
The girl tossed out a piece of Silver Shards.
“A pot of good tea, and some pastries.”
“Right away, please sit for a moment, guest.”
The Waiter beamed and immediately led the girl to a window-side table to sit.
The girl sat quietly, curiously looking around.
The Jianghu People on the second floor didn’t pay much attention.
After all, it was just a little girl.
Perhaps a young girl who sneaked out alone to wander Jianghu.
Such things were all too common in Jianghu.
“The Jianghu Ranking is out…”
Everyone’s gazes focused on the newly announced Jianghu Ranking.
Such as Villain Ranking, Saber Ranking, Swordsman Ranking, Rookie Ranking, etc.
All were focal points for numerous Jianghu People.
The girl’s eyes lit up.
She seemed to have a target already, immediately looking at the Saber Ranking.
And directly staring at the first name.
“Hm?”
“First on the Saber Ranking, how is it not ‘Astonishing Swan Saber’ Ji Qing?”
The girl was slightly stunned.
She had come specifically to check the rankings on the Saber Ranking.
Mainly to follow “Astonishing Swan Saber” Ji Qing.
But now, first place wasn’t Ji Qing.
What about second?
She continued looking down.
Not second, not third, fourth, Fifth…
Even up to the hundredth on the Saber Ranking, no Ji Qing.
This was off.
How could “Astonishing Swan Saber” not make the Saber Ranking?
Not just the girl was following “Astonishing Swan Saber” Ji Qing.
Soon, Jianghu People noticed the anomaly.
“Astonishing Swan Saber” who could condense Saber Intent, how could he not make the Saber Ranking?
Could Ling Xiao Pavilion have made a mistake?
But that was impossible.
Every issue of the Jianghu Ranking was verified multiple times.
Such a low-level error couldn’t exist.
At this, the crowd boiled over.
No “Ji Qing” on the Villain Ranking either.
Nor on the Saber Ranking.
There must be something fishy!
There must be some unknown reason!
And this involved “Ling Xiao Pavilion”, the top force that ranks the Jianghu Ranking.
Many speculated if something happened between Ling Xiao Pavilion and “Ji Qing”?
“Wait, look, there’s a line of small text below the Saber Ranking.”
The crowd looked closely, and indeed there was.
“Grandmasters do not enter Jianghu Ranking! Thus ‘Astonishing Swan Saber’ Ji Qing is removed from Saber Ranking.”
Someone read the small text aloud.
Instantly, all the Jianghu People on the second floor widened their eyes, minds shaken!
It had been lively, now instantly silent!
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