All the heavens, starting with Little Li Flying Dagger

Chapter 105 Another Leisurely Journey in the Ming Dynasty!
“I remember she said she was pregnant before she died.”

"She is carrying the child of the strongest person in the world."

Wang Gan looked at Li Xunhuan, his eyes widening.

"Brother Li, could it be that Lin Xian'er's child is yours?!"

Wang Gan sighed.

"Brother Li, if you had told me earlier that you had taken over the business, I wouldn't have been so ruthless."

"But don't be too sad. Look at it from another angle, this is a good thing."

Li Xunhuan's lips twitched, and he quickly interrupted.
"How could Lin Xian'er possibly be related to me?"

"However, Lin Xian'er's child is indeed related to a legendary martial arts master—"

Li Xunhuan sighed.

"Snow Eagle of Tianshan".

hiss.
Wang Gan was even more surprised when he heard this.

He naturally knew the name of Tianshan Xueyingzi; before Li Xunhuan even made his debut, he was already recognized as the number one swordsman in the world.

Now that he is over fifty years old, many people speculate that Tianshan Xueyingzi has long since died of old age after going into seclusion and is buried in Tianshan.

If he were still alive, it's hard to say how high his martial arts skills would be, but he would definitely be frighteningly old.

"This Tianshan Snow Eagle must be nearly a hundred years old to be still alive!"

"She can even have children?!"

Wang Gan's face showed a strange expression.

So, he didn't know whether to marvel at Tianshan Xueyingzi's vigorous old age or at Lin Xian'er's astonishing appetite.

It was indeed the right choice to leave Lin Xian'er as soon as possible; otherwise, if Lin Xian'er continued to indulge in any kind of immoral behavior, even Wang Gan would find it disgusting.

"This Senior Xueyingzi is indeed a master!"

Wang Gan took a deep breath.

"Brother Li, you must introduce me to someone! To be honest, I have a friend..."

Li Xunhuan looked speechless and waved his hand to interrupt.

"What are you thinking? Senior Xueyingzi would never do such a thing."

"The child in Lin Xian'er's womb is born to You Longsheng, a disciple of Tianshan Xueyingzi."

Li Xunhuan then slowly recounted the events.
"Ever since you fought with You Longsheng and crippled his martial arts, You Longsheng has lost interest in traveling the martial world and has been living in seclusion at Cangjian Manor."

"Later, Lin Xian'er found You Longsheng, whose martial arts had been completely destroyed, and reconciled with him. They secretly lived together, married, and had children. All of this was to scheme against you and force You Longsheng's master, 'Tianshan Xueyingzi,' to take action against you."

"It's just that You Longsheng, whose martial arts skills have been crippled, was deceived by Lin Xian'er's sweet words and thought that Lin Xian'er didn't mind that he was a cripple and that she truly loved him."

"After Lin Xian'er died, You Longsheng knelt for seven days and seven nights in front of his master's secluded place, and finally invited the 'Snow Eagle of Tianshan' who had been living in seclusion to come out."

Wang Gan felt a little regretful.

"It's a real pity that he's not Senior Xueyingzi's child."

"No, I mean, I feel sorry for my friend."

Li Xunhuan's expression froze. Why was this guy's focus always so different?!

"Alright, so what does this have to do with you, Li Tanhua?"

Wang Gan glanced at Li Xunhuan, his gaze scrutinizing him.

Li Xunhuan sighed.

“I didn’t want to get involved in this either, after all, you didn’t do anything wrong. That woman Lin Xian’er is too scheming and cunning.”

"It's just that Senior Xueyingzi has a past relationship with my father, and he personally asked me to step forward, so I had no choice but to do it."

As he spoke, Li Xunhuan took out a letter and handed it to Wang Gan.

Wang Gan opened the letter.

There was nothing on the paper except for a crookedly written character for "war." The writer seemed to have almost no strength left to hold the pen, and the writing was very abstract.

But Wang Gan's expression was more solemn than ever before!
Keng!
A crisp metallic clang resounded throughout the hall, startling everyone present!
In an instant, the surrounding air was torn apart by the invisible sword intent, the howling wind turned into the sound of swords, and several cold glints rose from the paper, like hundreds of sharp blades hanging above everyone's heads.

In Wang Gan's eyes, a gleaming divine sword suddenly appeared out of thin air and stabbed straight at his brow!
"What a brilliant use of divine intent as ink, with swords hidden within the characters!"

Wang Gan laughed heartily, his body radiating a golden aura that instantly dispelled the incoming sword intent, like a mud ox sinking into the sea.

"After becoming the number one swordsman in the world, this Snow Eagle of Tianshan has actually managed to go even further,"

"He has reached the Heavenly Sword Realm, where swords arise from the void and sword intent is naturally formed!"

Li Xunhuan was also shocked on the spot. He did not expect that a piece of paper could contain such amazing sword intent.

If it hadn't been Wang Gan who received the paper, anyone else would have been terrified by the sword intent, and their martial arts would have been completely thwarted.

"What is most terrifying is that the old master Xueyingzi was able to acquire the sword, forget the sword, and then put it down, resolutely withdrawing from the martial world and living in seclusion in the Tianshan Mountains."

"I'm afraid their realm has transcended worldly concerns and returned to simplicity."

Li Xunhuan sighed deeply.
He also had exceptional insight; he could easily see that Tianshan Xueyingzi had already "let go" and "see through" the situation.

Since Wang Gan single-handedly stormed the palace and escaped unscathed, he has become invincible and has no rivals.

If one absolutely had to find an adversary for Wang Gan, one could not look for one in the human world, but only in the heavens.

Surprisingly, Lin Xian'er actually found it.

She approached You Longsheng and learned a terrifying truth—the world's number one swordsman, 'Tianshan Snow Eagle,' was still alive and growing stronger with each passing year, almost becoming an immortal!

Like Bodhidharma's "facing the wall" and Zhang Sanfeng's "sitting in seclusion," Tianshan Xueyingzi's "seclusion in Tianshan" shows that they were indifferent to fame and fortune, and even indifferent to "martial arts".

They were simply contemplating a state of being, the relationship between humanity and nature, and the principles of the universe. This ultimate state of "the sword is not a sword, I am not myself" is the return to simplicity and the return of splendor to tranquility, the state of "immortals and Buddhas".

Li Xunhuan's feelings were very complicated. On the one hand, he was grateful that he had the opportunity to witness such an earth-shattering battle.

On the other hand, he felt deeply guilty, believing that a celestial being like Tianshan Xueyingzi should not appear in the conflicts of the martial world.

Wang Gan also sighed.

Indeed, Tianshan Xueyingzi's martial arts skills are quite high; this wasn't his own statement, but rather the system's.

[World Mission: Defeat Tianshan Snow Eagle and become the number one in this world. Reward: One chance to travel through the world.]

Although Wang Gan is already invincible among men, he is not number one.

Only by defeating the terrifying swordsman Tianshan Xueyingzi can one truly be recognized by the system and become the number one in this world.

The title of "Number One in This World" does not mean "Number One in the World," but rather "Number One in This World"—only when there is no one before and no one after that can be called "Number One in This World."

"I accept this challenge."

Wang Gan's eyes were piercing.

"Brother Li, please help me spread the word."

Li Xunhuan said solemnly.

"what news?"

Wang Gan was somewhat helpless. He originally wanted to get along with you as a mortal, but the system wouldn't allow it!

"On the night of the full moon, atop the Forbidden City, a sword from beyond the heavens, and an immortal immortal descends."

The message was sent out very smoothly.

The entire martial arts world was in an uproar. One was the Unpredictable Hand, who was already invincible, and the other was the number one swordsman in the world, who had already lived like an immortal.

Each one is a legend, each one is invincible.

Such an earth-shattering battle is a rare sight in the martial arts world, perhaps only once every few decades... no, even every few centuries.

Moreover, the location was the Forbidden City, which symbolizes supreme power!
In comparison, the earth-shattering battle between Shen Lang, the "Number One Swordsman Under Heaven," and the King of Joy decades ago was nothing special.
As for the battle between Bai Tianyu and the leader of the Demonic Cult, it can be thrown into the sewers by comparison, and no one cares about it.

But soon, the boiling martial arts world was doused with cold water because they discovered something—if the decisive battle was to take place in the Forbidden City, would they, as martial arts practitioners, be able to get in?
Even if they could get in, how many people would have the martial arts skills to confidently escape the Forbidden City unscathed?

Fortunately, the martial arts world is lacking in many things, but it is not lacking in daring and fearless individuals.

A few days before the decisive battle, some people went to scout out the Forbidden City. They suddenly discovered that the Forbidden City's defenses had become tight on the outside but loose on the inside, and anyone with a little skill in light footwork could sneak in quietly.

There was even a time when someone used his light-footed skill to climb the wall, he stepped on his own foot with his left foot and tripped, but the imperial guards standing by turned a blind eye to it!
This not only surprised them, but also made them even more convinced of the rumor—that the Impermanent Hand had an affair with the emperor.

The night of the full moon will arrive soon.

That evening, countless martial arts masters and weapon experts came to watch the battle, completely surrounding the Forbidden City.

Those in the front row were all Wang Gan's women or acquaintances.

"Grandpa, do you think this bad guy can win?"

Sun Xiaohong glanced at the old man Tianji beside her, her eyes flashing with unease.

The old man of the heavenly secrets took a puff of his pipe and uttered only three words.

"Will win!"

In the eyes of the Celestial Master, Wang Gan's progress in martial arts had been incredible, almost godlike.
Wang Gan has won every battle he's won so far; he can't possibly lose this final one. "He better win!"

Bai Tianyu appeared, a sword at his waist, arms crossed, and sneered.

"Only then can I achieve my first defeat against his Unpredictable Hands and vent my anger!"

Anyone can talk big...

Ah Fei's tone was cold.

"I'm afraid that once Wang Gan wins, you won't even dare to draw your sword."

Bai Tianyu's face was gloomy.
"How dare you bark like a defeated dog?!"

Ah Fei snorted coldly.
"You only managed to beat me by half a move last time, so you'll be the one to lose next time!"

Xie Tianling stared intently at the top of the Forbidden City, not daring to blink.

"Young Master, please don't actually ascend to immortality!"

It's a small matter that the young master lost the duel. If the young master really ascends to immortality, he probably won't be able to sleep well for the rest of his life.

"They're coming!"

Li Xunhuan held his breath, not daring to even exhale.

At the top of the Forbidden City,

Suddenly, two figures appeared at the same time.
One of them, seemingly floating on the wind, was none other than Wang Gan.

Another figure flickered, as if it had always been in the same spot—Tianshan Snow Eagle.

The renowned number one swordsman in the world looks like an ordinary old man, with white hair and beard, a hunched back, and many wrinkles, even older than the average old man.

What set him apart from others was his bright eyes, as bright as a young man's.
Tianshan Snow Eagle spoke.

"I didn't want to come in the first place."

Wang Gan remained noncommittal.

"Indeed, with your level of attainment, you have long since transcended the mortal world."

Tianshan Xueyingzi sighed.
"It's just that after I went into seclusion, I didn't teach my student well. I only taught him how to use a sword, but not how to use his heart."

"But no matter what, I still have a bond with You Longsheng."

Wang Gan's lips curled into a smile.

"Since we're already here, saying all this... isn't it pointless?"

Tianshan Xueyingzi nodded.
"Originally I didn't, but after seeing you, I felt I should come."

"I have long seen through the ways of the mortal world, but you are different. You are a being from beyond the heavens."

Wang Gan was startled and couldn't help but look at Tianshan Xueyingzi.

His eyes gleamed with extraordinary wisdom, and he even sensed Wang Gan's unusual identity.

But Tianshan Xueyingzi didn't explain; he simply raised the sword in his hand.

It was a longsword with a long history of damage, riddled with nicks and rust from the passage of time.

"This sword was forged by the previous master of Hidden Sword Manor. Its name is Cold Light, and it can cut through iron like mud. It has been used in 376 battles, both large and small."

"After the battle at Eagle's Sorrow Gorge, I intended to shelve my sword and retire into seclusion, burying it beneath the snow-capped mountains."

"This should be the last time it accompanies me."

The divine sword possessed a spirit; the longsword in Tianshan Xueyingzi's hand trembled slightly, as if responding to its master.

The Cold Light Sword has become so rusty that it shouldn't be a divine sword, but the person wielding it is indeed a 'divine sword'!
Wang Gan knew that introducing weapons was an old custom of the Forbidden City's decisive battle, so he raised his hands.

"These hands have been my battles, big and small, since I was thirteen. Uh, I can't count them all."

"The number of lives lost has reached hundreds of millions!"

"Since the battle with Shangguan Jin Hong, I have suddenly comprehended the Golden Thread Robe Divine Skill. My palms are like jade and my fingers are like gold. It is called the Golden Finger. Once activated, I will be invincible in heaven and earth!"

Wang Gan looked serious.

"Young Master is bragging again."

Tie Chuanjia found it somewhat amusing.
"Killing billions of living beings... even if you start killing from the womb, it's impossible!"

Li Xunhuan sighed, looking at Tie Chuanjia with a hint of pity.

"Chuanjia, you practice the 'Boyhood Skill,' you don't understand."

On the other side, Tianshan Xueyingzi moved. He raised the cold light in his hand and slashed with his sword from a distance.

This sword strike was crooked and unsteady, like a child wielding a sword, completely lacking any method or technique, almost like a joke.

But no one present could laugh.

Because after that sword strike, the world darkened, and a streak of cold light, like a shooting star, fell from the sky!
The sword energy transformed into a pillar reaching the sky and a river in the heavens, even dimming the full moon in the sky!

Buzz buzz.
Everyone present looked around, wondering where the buzzing sound was coming from.

Later, someone discovered it was the swords and knives at their waists!
All the swords and blades trembled incessantly, as if kneeling in worship before this sword from beyond the heavens!
Those martial arts practitioners who weren't skilled enough, watching this sword strike from afar outside the Forbidden City, all felt a chill run down their spines, as if the overwhelming sword intent would pierce their hearts at any moment.

What about Wang Gan, who faced this sword head-on?
He remained motionless, standing with his hands behind his back, as if he had been so shocked by the sword strike that he had given up resisting!

No. Everyone stared intently, not daring to blink even as tears welled in their eyes from the sword intent.

A golden light emerged from the void above Wang Gan's head, like the primordial light of the beginning of heaven and earth, exploding in the void!

Amidst the golden light, streaks of golden and jade-like energy descended, transforming into an indestructible canopy.

It was this invisible golden curtain that actually slowed down this heaven-piercing sword strike!

The sword energy fell inch by inch, like Mount Tai pressing down, constantly eroding against the golden sky, inching closer and closer to Wang Gan's body.

Keng!
After a breath, the Heaven-Piercing Sword Qi finally vanished from the golden curtain and struck Wang Gan's forehead, producing a resounding clang of metal and jade!

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Wang Gan confronted the sword energy head-on with his bare body, yet remained unharmed. The Heaven-Piercing Sword Energy eventually exhausted its strength and vanished into nothingness in an instant.

Wang Gan breathed a sigh of relief, his expression one of appreciation.

"The Snow Eagle of Tianshan is not bad."

Both of them knew that the outcome was already decided.

Because the Snow Eagle in the sky was nearly a hundred years old and his physical body had already perished, he was only able to hold on with a wisp of sword intent, and thus only had the power to deliver one strike.

If Wang Gan survived the attack, then he was defeated.

"The Impermanence Hand is remarkable."

Tianshan Xueyingzi remained calm, not at all like a defeated man, but rather with a detached smile. His entire body, along with the longsword in his hand, gradually turned into dust.
All was silent, and the full moon reappeared.
Wang Gan bowed slightly, bidding farewell to this admirable swordsman.

"It's almost time!"

"Everyone!"

Wang Gan turned around and looked at his relatives and friends.

"I should be going now. Until we meet again!"

Li Xunhuan's eyes widened, and he vaguely sensed something.

"Brother Wang, you?!"

Wang Gan laughed heartily, his feet treading on the void, rising into the air, each step a poem in itself.

"The world is ever-changing and the heart is fickle; why should a man hide his affairs?"

"Having tasted the fragrance of a hundred flowers in the martial world, I have slain all enemies and their tears have fallen in all directions!"

"Straight into the palace, laughing at kings and nobles; displaying divine power, indestructible as a diamond!"

"Let's soar through the sky for now, and return for another carefree journey tomorrow!"

Everyone was incredulous. The idea of ​​an immortal ascending to heaven on a full moon night—they thought it was a joke.
I never imagined it could actually be ascending to immortality!
Wang Gan's loud laughter seemed to come from the sky.

"Hahaha, everyone! The world is vast, and there is much to be done. If you hate me, then come and find me!"

"If you love me, I will always be watching over you!"

The scorching light from the sky enveloped Wang Gan's figure, which rapidly rose higher and higher, becoming increasingly blurred, until it finally transformed into a streak of light and disappeared.

Everyone was so surprised they were speechless.
Li Xunhuan gripped the throwing knife in his hand tightly, remaining silent for a long time.

Bai Tianyu gripped the sword at his waist, feeling as if it weighed a ton!
Sun Xiaohong couldn't stop crying and kept calling Wang Gan a bastard!
Hua Baifeng's eyes were filled with tears as she quietly touched her lower abdomen.
Several other beautiful figures lurking in the shadows were also silently shedding tears, their hearts filled with complex emotions.

Only Xie Tianling wailed and cried, running and crawling to the top of the palace roof, trying to catch up with Wang Gan.

"Young Master! Young Master! It's me, your Xiao Xie Zi!"

"You forgot you were supposed to take me with you!"

"Waaaaah, how can I live without you!"

(End of this chapter)