Embers of Sword

Chapter 412 Armistice
Cause and effect, sow the seeds in the previous life and reap the fruits in the next life.

Xie Xuanyi never thought that he would hear such words from Jiang Huang.

The hand that was suspended on Jiang Huang's little head slowly fell down, ruffled the little guy's hair, and said softly: "Don't worry, there won't be such a day again."

"Again?"

Jiang Huang was stunned.

next moment.

A loud roar suddenly sounded from the top of the mountain behind Jinao Peak!
"Boom!"

The forbidden place where the great demon Suzaku was suppressed was suddenly covered with dark clouds, and sword energy rose to the sky.

"This is……"

Jiang Huang widened his eyes and looked at the place he had just left: "Did they fight?"

Xie Xuanyi narrowed his eyes.

Dark clouds covered the sky, the golden sun rose into the sky, and countless sword energies flew up.

He glanced at the entrance to the back mountain and saw no unusual movement in the formation... It seemed that the law enforcers guarding Jin'ao Peak were already accustomed to such scenes.

If you guessed correctly.

The Lawyer should have gone to have a "heart-to-heart talk" with the great demon Suzaku.

With the character of the great demon Suzaku, Xie Xuanyi could almost imagine what kind of conversation would take place when the two met.

"don’t worry."

Xie Xuanyi took Jiang Huang's hand and smiled softly, "The Chief Lawyer is kind and compassionate. Your elder brother is thick-skinned and will be fine."

Is the lawyer kind and compassionate?

Jiang Huang scratched his head in confusion.

In fact, she had seen such scenes several times.

once in a while.

Brother Ci Jing would always have a fight with Zhang Lu, but every time they fought, he would stay away from them.

But Xie Zhen seems to be right...

The eldest brother was indeed a good fighter. After each fight, his clothes were just a little disheveled and his blood was boiling, but otherwise he looked like nothing had happened.

……

……

After a while.

The sword energy disappeared, the sun's brilliance fell, and the entire Jin'ao Peak returned to stability.

This time, the battle between sword energy and demon sun was more intense than any previous time.

But it was also shorter than any previous time.

In the past, this "battle" might have lasted a whole day.

This time, in less than half an hour, the sun's glow was completely retracted and fell into the depths of the forbidden area.

"Are you satisfied?"

Hundreds of golden flying swords were suspended above the forbidden area.

Zhao Tongtian stood on the stone pillar of sword energy, with one hand behind his back with his sleeves fluttering, and the other hand was guiding the sword technique. The golden sword light in the sky was trembling and shining, dazzling the eyes.

The great demon Suzaku Cijing was lying in a large character shape on the pit on the ground.

Heat waves rolled out.

The broken pit where Ci Jing was lying was covered with red-gold fire patterns. Countless flames flowed and burned in the cracks like molten lava. These flames were the "blazing flames" attached to the true body of the great demon Suzaku. However, the battle was over, and even if the true body appeared, he was still no match for Zhao Tongtian.

"Clothes……"

The great demon Ci Jing grinned, looked at the man in front of him, and sneered, "Give me a pass! If you have the ability, don't use the sword!"

"I'm not as capable as my brother."

Zhao Tongtian said softly: "But if you don't accept it... I can continue to beat you until you accept it."

The pupils of the great Suzaku demon shrank slightly.

next moment.

Tongtian Palm Law, who was standing on top of the sword energy stone pillar, lowered his two fingers slightly.

The Taoist robe whistled in the wind.

The sword energy tore through the void.

In an instant, countless golden flying swords swarmed down.

The great demon Suzaku, unable to stand up, could only watch as the flying swords flew into the pit. He was forced to resist with his own body and face the one-sided crushing of the sword energy.

This "ravage" lasted for an hour.

An hour later.

Zhao Tongtian dispersed the sword energy, but still said the same thing.

"Are you satisfied?"

"..."

This time, the Vermillion Bird demon in the pit did not speak again.

It’s not that Ci Jing is convinced.

But he didn't even have the strength to open his mouth.

The great demon Suzaku was in a very miserable state at this moment, with sword wounds all over his body.

The scarlet robe he had originally worn had already been completely shredded.

As a great demon in the Yang God Realm, Ci Jing naturally would not wear an ordinary robe. This robe is also woven with "innate blazing flames". Even if it encounters an attack from the Yang God Realm, it can still resist. Even if it is damaged, it can repair itself... It's just that the sword energy of Zhao Tongtian this time is really too sharp.

The entire flaming robe was torn to pieces by the sword energy. Although it could still heal itself, the healing speed became extremely slow at this moment.

Ci Jing raised his eyes.

His face looked somewhat pale.

These few years.

Under the suppression of the sword energy from Jin'ao Peak, he successfully broke through and was promoted to the second level of Yangshen.

He originally thought that this advancement was entirely due to his strong physique and extraordinary talent.

Every month, without fail, he would fight with Zhao Tongtian.

Only through this battle could the Jin'ao Peak sword energy formation be depleted.

During the truce, Ci Jing took advantage of the "peace" he had fought so hard for and tried his best to restore his Qi Sea and absorb his vitality...

But today's battle made him realize that something was wrong.

Zhao Tongtian, although not as good as Zhao Chunyang.

But this guy is also a ruthless person!

In the fights with myself in the past few years, I never used my full strength!
If Jin Ao Feng really wanted to suppress my cultivation... then I would have no chance of breaking through!
"Very good. If you don't say anything, I'll take it as your submission."

Zhao Tongtian jumped down from the sword energy stone pillar.

He came to the pit, looked down at the fallen Suzaku demon who was unable to resist, and said calmly: "Since you have surrendered, we can have a good chat now. I say, you listen."

"...???"

The corners of the Suzaku demon's mouth twitched slightly.

what?
Is this old guy crazy?

After all, he is the chief lawyer of Dasui Sword Palace, and he has countless disciples and followers. Is there no one he can chat with?
Must I look for myself! ?

And it takes so much effort to put up such a fight!
Zhuque knew very well that although he had lost this fight, Zhao Tongtian would not have it easy either. His Vajra physique was absolutely resistant to blows. Even with the support of the Jin'ao Peak sword energy formation, this sword energy output would still consume a lot of his vital energy.

"That young man just now comprehended the 'State of Destruction'."

Zhao Tongtian’s first sentence was beyond the expectations of the great demon Suzaku.

"!!"

The state of destruction?

The great demon Suzaku stared at the old guy in front of him.

to him.

I haven't heard these four words for a long time...

Actually, it’s not Suzaku’s fault.

He was blocked off in the back hills of Jin'ao Peak, completely cut off from the outside world. No matter how loud a noise Xie Xuanyi made in his previous life, it would not reach his ears.

To Suzaku, the state of destruction holds an extremely unusual meaning.

He has been practicing this throughout his life.

I have only seen two people who have cultivated to the "State of Destruction".

One is Venerable Lian.

The other one was Luo Lie, the leader of the One Sword Sect of Dali Country. However, the Great Dao River was vast and boundless, and even if they picked the fruit of the Dao Realm of Destruction, there were still differences between the two.

The "Realm of Destruction" of Master Lian focuses on the soul.

Luo Lie's "Realm of Destruction" focuses more on annihilating the physical body.

"The Dao realm of extinction is indeed very difficult to comprehend."

The great demon Suzaku struggled to stand up. His physique was indeed strong. After just a dozen breaths, he regained his breath and was able to speak.

At this moment, Ci Jing's voice was hoarse, and he said in a deep voice: "However, the 'Dao Realm of Extinction' of the Lotus Venerable can directly strike the soul. The young man just now did not have the aura of the Lotus Venerable in the past. Could it be that he was the same as that Luo... and comprehended the second-rate 'Dao Realm of Extinction'?"

"The heroes of the world are like the crucian carp crossing the river."

Zhao Tongtian said calmly: "I know that in your heart, Master Lian's swordsmanship is unparalleled in the world. Logically speaking, she should be the next headmaster of Dasui Sword Palace. The 'swordsmanship' she comprehended is indeed the best in the world."

"It's better than you anyway."

After recovering his breath, the great demon Suzaku Ci Jing regained his unruly look.

He said coldly: "If Venerable Lian is still alive, you will definitely not be her opponent."

"..."

Zhao Tongtian was silent for a moment, he couldn't refute this statement.

Indeed, the talent in swordsmanship displayed by Venerable Lian back then was extremely stunning, extremely stunning.

Even the senior brother was moved by this.

If she were still alive, what level of cultivation would she have reached now?
"Yes."

Zhao Tongtian lowered his eyes and murmured, "I would rather die on the battlefield in the North than be myself."

"Ah."

The Suzaku Great Demon Ci Jing waved his hand sarcastically: "Is it useful to say this? I know how hypocritical humans are... You don't have to show your regret for what happened back then. Anyway, you don't plan to take revenge."

"The 'Realm of Extinction' that Master Lian comprehended is not the most perfect level."

Zhao Tongtian took a deep breath and said.

Upon hearing this, the great demon Suzaku was stunned for a moment, then frowned.

This sentence sounded a bit ironic to him.

He followed Venerable Lian all over the country. That was also a glorious era. After Venerable Lian cultivated the "Principle of Destruction" in the Cave Heaven Realm, he could be called invincible in the same realm... No one knew the power and terror of the "Principle of Destruction" better than the great demon Suzaku.

Unlike Luo Lie, the sword intent of Master Lian can directly strike the sea of ​​gods.

When a sword is delivered, at best the heart will be shattered, at worst the soul will be reduced to ashes.

"There is a higher level in the realm of destruction."

Zhao Tongtian said calmly: "Body, soul, and destiny."

"Destiny?"

Ci Jing was a little confused.

"Life and death, these two great ways are the most powerful and the most difficult to comprehend in the world."

Zhao Tongtian said dimly, "There are three levels in the Dao of Destruction. Even if one only comprehends one level, it is enough to become a hero of the 'Ten Heroes' level like Luo Lie. Venerable Lian is indeed stronger than me. She comprehended the second level, but this is not the end."

"You don't mean to say that the young man just now comprehended the third level?"

Ci Jing's expression became subtle.

At this moment, he suddenly thought of many strange things that he had overlooked.

This young man named Xie looked ordinary, but he was actually loved by Zhao Chunyang and was personally bestowed with a "Lotus Sword Qi"!
Other than that.

It has been less than a year since the last time they met, and this little guy has successfully advanced from the Cave Heaven Realm to the Yin God Realm!
"The third level, 'Destiny', is very difficult to comprehend."

Zhao Tongtian said slowly: "If you only live one life, you will have almost no chance to comprehend it."

Ci Jing was stunned again.

What does this sentence mean? Is this young man I just met a reincarnated person?
Ci Jing actually doesn't care about Xie Xuanyi's identity at all.

He didn't care whether Xie Xuanyi was a reincarnation or not.

However, Zhao Tongtian's words made him vaguely have a very absurd idea deep in his heart.

He sat in the pit and slowly raised his head bit by bit.

A strong wind blew.

Dead leaves fluttered.

The bamboo leaves, filled with sword intent, fell into the pit and were burned to ashes.

Zhao Tongtian's sleeves fluttered, and his voice was gentle, totally unlike the cold and aloof Chief Lawyer of the Sword Palace of Jin'ao Peak: "She said these words to me personally many years ago."

"This is what… Venerable Lian told you?"

Ci Jing's heartbeat suddenly quickened.

His chest was inexplicably blocked, and his voice became hoarse: "You want to say that the 'fall' of Master Lian in the northern battlefield was not an accident..."

"Do not."

Zhao Tongtian shook his head and whispered, "I don't know whether the siege in the northern battlefield was an accident or not. But I know that before that battle, she began to prepare to attack the third level of the 'Realm of Destruction', the Destiny."

The level of Tao realm has nothing to do with the level of cultivation.

The road is long, some are deep, some are shallow.

Even if the Tao fruit is picked, it can still continue to evolve.

For example, Luo Lie, the current leader of the Yidao Sect, has already condensed the "Dao of Destruction". He achieved the Yangshen Realm several years ago, so it is reasonable that his realm has stagnated over the years. However, as his understanding of the "Dao of Destruction" deepens, even if his realm stagnates, his strength will continue to improve.

"I remember that there is a copy of 'Destroying the Yuan Dynasty' in the Scripture Pavilion of Dasui Sword Palace."

The great Suzaku demon Ci Jing's breathing became rapid, and his whole expression was extremely excited: "So Venerable Lian is not dead, she just took advantage of the siege of the northern border to reincarnate and cultivate again?!"

“I hope so, too. That’s the truth.”

Zhao Tongtian sighed and said, "But the fact is, there has never been a so-called 'Extermination of the Origin' in Dasui Sword Palace. Both Taoism and Buddhism have methods of reincarnation and re-cultivation, so everyone thinks that the Sword Palace, which is on par with Buddhism, should also have a 'Reincarnation of the Soldiers' method. Unfortunately... Whether it is the Taoist Cave Heaven in Lianhua Peak or the Sutra Pavilion in Xiaochong Mountain, there is no 'Extermination of the Origin'. I have guarded Dasui Sword Palace for a hundred years, and I have read every scripture here."

"?"

The great demon Suzaku stared blankly at the man in front of him, feeling as if he was being fooled.

"Just because there is no 'Extermination of the Origin' Chapter' doesn't mean that we can't reincarnate and start over."

Zhao Tongtian changed the subject, he jumped into the pit, squatted down, looked at the Suzaku in front of him, and said slowly: "The young man just now is the best example. Since he can rebuild his life, then..."

Ci Jing quickly took over the words and said with certainty: "Then Venerable Lian must be able to do it too!"

"Yes, that's exactly what I had in mind."

Zhao Tongtian lowered his eyes and whispered, "Over the years, I have always associated the life and death of Master Lian... with the existence of the 'Destroying Yuan Chapter'."

In his opinion.

Can't find the chapter on destroying the Yuan Dynasty.

This means with a high probability that Venerable Lian has died.

"So you stopped me..."

The great Suzaku demon murmured.

"I hope you can live well, which is actually a very selfish thought."

Zhao Tongtian said softly: "It's just that there are not many people in this world who are willing to wait for her sincerely. If you leave, then I will be very lonely..."

Ci Jing looked at the hateful old guy in front of him with a complicated expression.

After the Battle of Drinking Poison, the two fought and argued like this for many years.

These years have passed.

It seems like this is the first time I have spoken so much.

"Besides, isn't it good to be alive?"

"Even if you can return to the Demon Country and kill a great lord, what can you do?"

Zhao Tongtian paused for a long time and said seriously: "You should know my character. My silence over the years is not because I am cowardly, nor because I am afraid of fighting. It's just... I'm not sure whether the right time has come."

"..."

The great Suzaku demon lowered his head, with his long red hair loose.

That fierce and violent aura dissipated a lot.

Zhao Tongtian was silent for a moment, and suddenly said: "I have accumulated a lot of luck over the years, enough to make the [Huanyuan Instrument] work once and calculate the remnant of the soul of the former Lotus Venerable. I plan to use this 'divination opportunity' after everything in the Dasui Sword Palace is settled."

"???"

Upon hearing this, the great demon Suzaku suddenly looked up.

He looked at the person in front of him in disbelief.

"After fighting for so long, I'm tired. I'm sure you're tired too..."

"Let's armistice."

Zhao Tongtian sighed and said slowly: "If you are willing to bow your head, then I am willing to give in. You think about it carefully, and don't rush to give me an answer."

(End of this chapter)