I've never felt happy to become an immortal.

Chapter 213 Everyone Has a System
Looking at the Vermilion Bird Sword, it had a struggling expression that showed reluctance but still no way to resist.

Are you a female knight who fell into a goblin cave?
Bai Xuan mentally complained.

He kicked the Vermilion Bird Sword directly into its body, creating distance before the sword's momentum could fully unfold.

Immediately, a sharp gust of wind swept in from behind.

He bent over, flipped in mid-air, and dodged the sword energy slashing out from behind.

At the same time, he threw out Jiang Chengzi to repel the Vermilion Bird Sword that was trying to attack from both sides, and then slapped the ground to take out the Lone Goose.

The swords flashed brightly, and they exchanged more than ten blows in an instant.

Amidst the overlapping sword shadows, a figure emerged from the dust and smoke.

Bai Xuan glanced at the man: "Were you being manipulated too?"

Xu Tingfeng sighed silently, "I'm ashamed..."

He and the Vermilion Bird Sword stood on opposite sides. Looking through their sleeves, one could see the traces of erosion on the skin beneath their clothes, with dark blood vessels writhing beneath the skin and flesh, a truly terrifying sight.

Bai Xuan complained, "As system owners, your level is not good enough."

"System? What system?" Zhuque Sword asked, confused.

"The immune system."

Bai Xuan said calmly, "If a foreign object enters your body and your immune system fails to function, I'm going to carve the word 'vegetable' on your faces."

Looking at the two people who were not in control of their own destiny, Bai Xuan changed to holding the sword with both hands and glanced at them indifferently: "Who else is there? Come out now."

A figure emerged from the darkness; it was someone from one of the six major sects.

do not know.

This person's cultivation level is not low, but compared to Xu Tingfeng and the Vermilion Bird Sword, he is much weaker.

Bai Xuan's gaze swept over the three of them, and a sense of crisis secretly arose in his heart.

Because none of these three people gave him a very dangerous feeling.

Although all three were controlled by the Heavenly Demon, their cultivation levels did not experience explosive growth.

The Heavenly Demon seems to be using this method to delay Bai Xuan's progress, so where is its true form?

While I was thinking, I heard a voice say, "Be careful."

The Vermilion Bird Sword and Xu Tingfeng activated simultaneously, their sword light enveloping Bai Xuan's vital points... Both were top swordsmen on the Crouching Dragon Ranking, with exceptionally rich combat experience, making them leaders in the Finger Profound Realm, and their strength should not be underestimated.

Bai Xuan held the Jiang Chengzi and Guwu swords in his left and right hands, drawing them one on each side and thrusting them forward. The sword energy collided and scattered like falling snowflakes without leaving a trace. Then, he unleashed another sword move with his right hand, creating a plum blossom in mid-air.

Two hands, wielding two different sword techniques, yet appearing perfectly integrated, without the slightest conflict.

Although Xu Tingfeng was being manipulated, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion upon seeing such swordsmanship: "What kind of swordsmanship is this?"

"Snow Plum Twin Swords".

It was originally created by Bai Xuan, but after reading the Snow Plum Sword Technique of the White Plum School, he made some modifications and further improved the dual swords... or rather, he lowered the requirements for their use.

Dual swordsmanship is a perfect blend of offense and defense, making it ideal for sparring and perfect for taking on two opponents at once.

Xu Tingfeng licked his lips. Although he was forced to do this, he also felt a sense of excitement. He knew that this was not the right time, but he couldn't help but feel happy and excited. He had wanted to fight Bai Xuan since the day of the Gathering of Heroes.

It's just that they're too proud to have a chance to spar privately.

Now, even with the Vermilion Bird Sword, they still couldn't defeat Bai Xuan, realizing that Bai Yueguang's swordsmanship was far superior to their own.

A thought crossed his mind, and it was this brief moment of mental relaxation that allowed the erosion marks that were spreading on his body to his face.

The sword techniques in his hands became even more ferocious, and the flow of true qi triggered an instinctive reaction.

Xu Tingfeng opened his mouth: "Get out of the way, I'm about to unleash my killing move!"

It was too late to speak.

The sword energy pointed forward, and the Finger-Pointing Mystery Sword of the Western Shu Sword Forest had already left his hand.

Falling leaves rustle!

This sword move is inspired by the flourishing and withering of all things. When the sword intent is unleashed, one can vaguely see countless fallen leaves turning yellow and drifting down. The danger of this sword lies in its intent. It may seem like a sword that is old and feeble, but in reality, it cuts off the opponent's life force.

If you are pierced by sword intent, your life force will be cut off, and even if you don't die, you will quickly lose your ability to resist.

Therefore, it is a deadly move, never easily shown to others, nor easily used.

A killer move is a powerful move; if it can be used easily, what kind of powerful move is it?
The most intimidating moves are the ones that are kept hidden.

Seeing a low-health Barbarian King not running away but instead closing in on you, anyone would know that he's definitely holding back his ultimate, so it's bound to be a thoroughly enjoyable dog-walking experience.

Bai Xuan thrust his sword directly into the ground, lifting the floorboards and smashing the stone slabs forward and backward, obscuring his vision while also focusing his attention on the Vermilion Bird Sword.

In fact, although the Vermilion Bird Sword was ranked eleventh, it posed a greater threat to Bai Xuan than Xu Tingfeng... This kid must be hiding some trump card.

“My sword contains a wisp of Vermilion Bird's true essence,” the Vermilion Bird Sword spoke up. “It possesses the power to incinerate all things, but I will not use it as long as I do not lose my mind… You should take this opportunity to…”

Before he could finish speaking, the Blazing Feather Sword was already ignited with crimson true fire, piercing the ground. The fire line burst through the ground and turned the fan-shaped ground in front of him into a scorching inferno. It burned to ashes as soon as it touched the hem of his clothes.

Deprived of his footing, Bai Xuan was forced to take to the air.

Then, someone from one of the six major sects took the opportunity to launch an attack.

The timing was extremely precise.

But Bai Xuan felt strange. He had just lifted the floorboards and unleashed the Frosty Sky Sword Qi, which was enough to block the man's vision and path of advance.

Looking to the side, he caught a glimpse of the person charging straight at him, seemingly oblivious to the danger posed by the Frosty Sky Sword Qi.

In contrast, Zhuquejian and Xu Tingfeng were still concerned about their own safety and did not recklessly trade injuries for injuries.

This is because these two people still retain their sanity and have not been completely corrupted.

But this person was different. This true disciple of the six major sects of Qingzhou had been completely corrupted, and even the whites of his eyes were covered with a layer of black, like a membrane.

Once completely corrupted, it loses its own will and becomes the other party's puppet.

Bai Xuan, hanging upside down in mid-air, kicked the man's head. The man raised his elbow to strike, then felt a sharp pain in his abdomen. Looking down, he saw that he had been pierced through by the sword.

Despite his injuries, he grabbed Bai Xuan by the waist with both hands and slammed him into the flames on the ground.

This reckless fighting style compressed Bai Xuan's room for maneuver to almost nothing, while the controlled Vermilion Bird Sword and Xu Tingfeng had already made their moves.

There's a reason why idiots can defeat experts.

however……

Suzaku Sword and Xu Tingfeng suddenly stopped their swordplay, halted their attacks, and retreated together.

The sword energy, trailing purple lightning, swept across the entire area, causing a series of explosions upon contact with the flames. Xu Tingfeng, who was closer, was instantly blown to smithereens.

"Cough cough..." Xu Tingfeng said with a wry smile, "A scholar can be killed, but not bald... I'll let my head fall, but don't hurt my hair. Isn't this a bit too heavy-handed?"

Fan Qingshuang stood with her sword held horizontally, staring expressionlessly at the two people before her. The famous sword, Zidian, shimmered with a striking sword light.

She had not fully recovered, but she had regained a significant amount of her combat strength.

Bai Xuan freed one hand and used an elbow strike to break the grappling hold, followed by an uppercut that shattered the man's jawbone. He then followed up with a brutal hand chop that severed the man's cervical vertebrae. The disciple collapsed to the ground, completely unable to move.

A broken cervical spine is not a fatal injury, but it can lead to paralysis. It is curable, but the treatment cost is very high.

"Can I leave this to you?" Bai Xuanteng asked after making his move.

Fan Qingshuang nodded: "Okay, even if they all come together, they are no match for me."

"Don't be too careless," Bai Xuan reminded him, then sped towards the depths of the secret palace... The Heavenly Demon didn't show itself, it must be hiding in the shadows, only by dealing with it can we eliminate the root cause.

"I'll try my best to hold them back," was the only promise the Vermilion Bird Sword could make.

Xu Tingfeng sighed: "Forgive me for not being able to control myself. As a swordsman, it is difficult to restrain myself."

“I won’t blame you.” Fan Qingshuang also gripped the sword hilt with her left hand, changing from holding the sword with one hand to holding it with both hands: “So, don’t blame me either.”

"You're a pity, but... I won't hold back!"

Om-!
A fierce sword cry erupted from the blade of Zidian, electric currents swirled around its edge, and a unique sword aura surrounded the body, transforming it from a one-handed sword into a two-handed greatsword. The flowing electrical charge sounded exceptionally intense.

Bai Xuan had used the Purple Lightning sword a few times before, but he had never been able to discover its secret.

Because the Purple Lightning sword needs to be activated, different types of sword energy injected into it will cause different changes.

Fan Qingshuang is skilled in a variety of sword techniques, but her most frequently used one is the greatsword. She is a pure person, and therefore she also likes pure sword techniques.

Overwhelm others with sheer power; one sword strike can shatter all laws.

With a roar of purple lightning, she raised the greatsword in her hands, drawing a clockwise circle and spinning it once.

She took a step forward, her steps heavy as a mountain, the purple lightning flashing like divine punishment, creating a tremendous commotion.

With a single sword strike, he spun his body and swept forward.

Xu Tingfeng and Zhuque Sword both judged that this sword strike was impossible to withstand.

Their movements were all a beat slower, not because their reactions were not fast enough, but because the sword swept across the space, reducing the surrounding airflow and causing everything around to collapse, as if a void with gravity was forming.

From an outsider's perspective, it looked as if they were being sucked into the sword.

Since things had come to this point, he had no choice but to raise his sword to parry.

However, the outer side of this heavy sword is covered with a layer of sword energy, not steel. This sword energy is extremely violent, and the dancing arcs of lightning burst out with violent power the moment the sword blades clashed.

First, a purple current surged, paralyzing the body along the weapon, then the heavy sword pressed down, compressing the lightning...

boom--!
The lightning shattered and exploded.

It can be said that it fully demonstrates the violent swordsmanship.

With a single sweeping sword strike, Xu Tingfeng and Zhuquejian were both blasted to the ground. One pounded his chest and coughed up blood, while the other's hands trembled as if he were having an attack of hyperthyroidism.

"stand up."

Fan Qingshuang said, "Continue!"

……

When the commotion came from behind, Bai Xuan had already kicked open the gate of the palace inside the secret realm and entered the main hall.

This place is spacious and empty.

He raised his hand and let in a gust of wind.

The fourth wind blows the air in all directions, the flowing wind searching for everything at high speed.

He saw a coffin deep inside the palace.

The coffin had been opened a crack.

A gentle breeze blew into the gaps.

Black mist drifted out of the coffin.

A hand reached out from within, grabbed the breeze that carried a trace of Bai Xuan's perception, and crushed it.

Then, the heavy stone coffin was pushed aside.

It sat up from the coffin, its fierce and malevolent aura gushing out like blood, filling the empty hall with a decaying and malevolent scent.

The Six Desires Demon walked in the void, its celestial pressure causing the palace to collapse with a single step.

The light reflected from the top of the secret realm, passing through the collapsed area and illuminating the place.

"I told you, I would kill you with my own hands."

Dangerous!Dangerous!Dangerous!
Upon catching a glimpse of the Six Desires Demon, Bai Xuan already sensed an impenetrable sense of crisis surrounding him.

Its trump card is this very body.

A body of celestial rank or higher.

Bai Xuan looked at the Six Desires Demon standing in the void, without thinking of retreating.

There's no point in going back.

Before reaching the Heavenly Throne, even if he turned around, he couldn't see any exit location at all.

Even the fourth wind's perception was blocked.

The difference in realms is absolute.

"The body of the Feathered Immortal..."

But how come it still exists even though four hundred years have passed?

The Six Desires Demon said in a low voice, "Surprised?"

The resounding voice echoed and spread through the darkness.

"Among all the celestial beings throughout history, the Feathered Immortal's achievements are extremely high."

"She achieved her celestial position through her own efforts and mastered the complete Eight-Nine Arcane Arts. Even after her death, her body will not decay so easily."

"Therefore I keep it here, while the other shells either rot or are destroyed."

It has already taken control of the situation and doesn't mind wasting a few more words at this moment.

“Even so, so much time has passed, this body shouldn’t last much longer, you’ve just preserved it.” Bai Xuan pressed his hands on his twin swords: “If it were truly intact, you wouldn’t need to seek a new body at all.”

The Six Desires Demon sneered: "Anyway, killing you is enough. Now, to annihilate you, I only need one move!"

"Although you drove me out of the secret realm, it was only a temporary victory."

"You cannot activate the Third Immortal Slayer, and you cannot open the path to leave."

"Once I kill you and take it back... I'll still have the last laugh."

"Fan Qingshuang will still be my puppet."

"White Moonlight, you are powerless to do anything about all of this."

It raised its hand, extending it from a distance, its five fingers slowly forming a claw, compressing the space around Bai Xuan toward the center.

The pitch-black, malevolent aura formed a dark, compressed space, like a hydraulic press squeezing in from all directions, trying to crush Bai Xuan into a meat patty little by little.

Bai Xuan stood still, still holding his sword, and asked, "How exactly do you use the Third Immortal Slayer?"

The Six Desires Demonic Path: "You think I'd tell you?"

“I could probably guess even if you didn’t tell me.” Bai Xuan stroked his chin: “By concealing its true name and replacing it with another name, it is very similar to the practice of resurrection. It belongs to the technique of altering the holder and distorting its form of existence.”

This time it was the Six Desires Demon's turn to be surprised. It paused slightly, saying, "You... how could you know?"

Bai Xuan smiled and said, "Because it was originally mine."

Upon hearing this, the Six Desires Demon sneered: "What nonsense are you talking about... The first person to obtain it back then died at my hands long ago! Besides... no matter how you know this kind of technique, you will ultimately be unable to break it."

Cracking it is easy; all you need to do is know its real name.

However, the Six Desires Demon has woven lies over hundreds of years, distorting and altering its true name.

Nowadays, everyone recognizes it as the third version of Jade Dynasty, and no one knows its real name.

Bai Xuan also had no way of knowing its real name.

But, it doesn't matter.

He didn't know, but someone here did.

Ignoring the ever-expanding space around him, with life and death at stake, he didn't look at the Heavenly Demon, but stared straight ahead into the pitch-black darkness.

Bai Xuan shouted, "I've arrived here... Are you still going to hide?"

"Come out and see me—!"

The sound echoed in the spacious hall.

The Six Desires Demon's fingers tightened further: "Have you gone mad?"

For hundreds of years, there has been no one else in this place except him.

Bai Xuan took another deep breath and shouted, "Juan Zhi Huan—!"

Darkness surged in like a tidal wave, engulfing him.

……

(End of this chapter)