Ten Directions Sword Master

Chapter 106 Slaying the Refining God

"Old Qin, are you willing to risk your life?"

Lu Li pulled out the cicada's song, closed his eyes to feel the spiritual energy of heaven and earth under the intense collision, and experienced the power of the Refining God Martial Artist up close.

All four were experienced experts with exquisite control over their internal energy, which allowed them to keep the battle within the small front hall area and not waste a single bit of their internal energy.

If it had been deliberately destroyed, the prefectural governor's mansion would have been razed to the ground long ago.

He never believed that people who flee at the first sign of danger, give up at the first sign of difficulty, and only think about living a miserable life could forge a true martial will.

Courage in a situation where victory is assured and overwhelming cannot be considered true courage.

The correct reason is that the Dharma form condensed in this way cannot be integrated with the physical body and the primordial spirit.

"Can the promise you made, young master, be kept?"

Uncle Qin put sharp brass knuckles on his hands, took a deep breath, and his lean and withered body swelled up, as if he had returned to his prime.

"With your background, you're not afraid of death, so what is there for this old man to fear? — Heh, even on the verge of death, I can still fight a Refinement Spirit expert. But I'll only last three moves at most, and I might die with a single sword strike. Young master, you'd better use any trump cards you have soon!"

"Both sides are at their peak, let's wait a moment longer—get me a chance to strike, kill Wei Bin first."

Lu Li attempted to use his Seven Apertures Exquisite Sword Heart to listen to the battle in the front hall and transform it into images so that he could know the progress.

This is also a rare opportunity; it is not often seen in the real world that several martial artists who have reached the Divine Realm fight to the death.

Having finally cultivated to the level of Refining Spirit, unless there is an irreconcilable blood feud, any fight will only end with a point being drawn.

Only through such practical experience can one understand the gap between oneself and the level of spiritual refinement, thus paving a more solid path for the future.

The reason for attacking Wei Bin first instead of the swordsman was simply because they felt that Wei Bin would definitely be injured if attacked, thus increasing their chances of success.

Looking at Lu Li's calm and composed face, Uncle Qin sighed inwardly, realizing that he was not even as good as a Foundation Establishment junior.

Even someone as low as half-step Divine Refinement couldn't help but feel excited, afraid, and nervous when participating in a battle at this level.

But this young master Bai from the capital city showed no joy or fear, as if he were a piece of wood in deep meditation, forming a single entity with the sword in his hand.

Regardless of where his confidence comes from, this composure in the face of a collapsing mountain is not something one is born with, regardless of family background.

Time passed incredibly slowly, and Uncle Qin wished he could rush forward and settle things once and for all, whether the person was alive or dead.

"Enter!"

Lu Li opened his eyes, a sharp glint in them, and let out a low shout.

The two moved swiftly, approaching the front hall, where they saw four Refining Gods locked in a fierce battle.

Cui Xu and the swordsman were fighting. Both of them used swordsmanship. At times, dark clouds covered the sky, making it gloomy and dark. The brilliant sword light was hidden in the shadows, revealing a murderous intent.

Sometimes the sword points to the sky, the sunlight dispels all darkness, the laws are strict, the sword light is orderly, both offense and defense are orderly, and it never oversteps the bounds.

This prevented the assassin, who was at the mid-stage of the Divine Refinement realm, from breaking through, leaving him stuck within the rules.

Unable to gain the upper hand after a prolonged attack, his swordplay began to change, employing varying speeds and feints, transforming a single sword strike into nine different forms.

There was no sound of swords striking the ground; each sword strike simply tore apart the rules laid out by Cui Xu, as if a piece of it had been swept away by a dark abyss.

On the other side, the situation of Cui's old servant and Wei Bin was much worse.

With one arm hanging down, Wei Bin could only wield his sword with one hand, which drastically reduced the threat of the wide-ranging Eagle Soaring Thirteen Styles martial art.

As soon as they entered the front hall, they were attacked by the two men. If they had been slow to react, their collarbones would have been broken, rendering them useless.

The old servant had a cut on his forehead, and blood was flowing all over his face. The wound wasn't deep, but it looked extremely horrifying.

The appearance of Lu Li and Uncle Qin was entirely within the four people's perception.

However, one is only at the half-step Refinement stage and the other is at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, so no one will pay too much attention to them.

If you get distracted by swatting those two ants, your opponent in front of you will seize the opportunity and gain the upper hand.

The four fought so fast, several moves in the blink of an eye, that even a Foundation Establishment martial artist couldn't see what was happening, let alone join the battle.

However, Lu Li's Seven Apertures Exquisite Sword Heart allows him to see through everything, and from his perspective as an observer, he may have a clearer understanding than those in the arena.

"Now is the time!"

Lu Li did not speak, but instead chose to transmit his voice secretly.

Uncle Qin didn't know where Young Master Bai's judgment came from; in his eyes, neither of the two battle groups had a chance to intervene.

But he did not hesitate and pounced on it, accompanied by the roar of dragons and the howl of elephants.

Heaven and earth are the furnace, the Dragon and Elephant Divine Fist!

This punch unleashed thirty years of resentment and regret, demonstrating a level of spiritual refinement.

Golden dragons soared and white elephants galloped, each step crushing the several-inch-thick bluestone floor to pieces.

After this punch, Uncle Qin will fall back to the half-step Refining Spirit realm and lose his former prowess.

Just as the fist was thrown, Wei Bin's right hand, which had been hanging limply, suddenly moved. He gripped the knife with both hands, cleaving through the clouds and cutting through the sky, slashing at the old servant with a destructive force.

Judging from his expression, it was clearly a premeditated attack, rather than a response to Qin Shishu's intervention.

Because on his face, at the same time, appeared expressions of astonishment and surprise as those on Cui's old servant's face.

Wei Bin hadn't expected the old man to strike so precisely, just as he activated his "Selfless Mind" and entered a state of selflessness, suppressing all pain and emotions, leaving only a raging fighting spirit, with his true energy nearly inexhaustible, and his combat power multiplied.

But each time he used it, he would be completely exhausted and needed to rest for several months before he could move again.

If this happens repeatedly, there is a greater chance that the person will fall into a permanent coma in a state of egolessness.

He had been hiding for a long time, intending to use this opportunity to kill Cui's old servant and then join forces to kill Cui Xu.

Now they're in a situation where they can't back down.

Wei Bin flashed a fierce glint in his eyes. With each inch the blade advanced, it grew heavier, eventually forming a terrifying gravity that imprisoned his opponent in place.

The old servant of the Cui family let out a low growl, and his arms, once bright red, quickly withered into two dry branches, with a lush tree canopy blocking his way.

The knife fell and the tree shattered. The old servant flew backward, and with two crisp cracking sounds, both of his arms were completely broken.

Just a moment too late, the Dragon Elephant Divine Fist struck, causing Wei Bin's blood and qi to surge, and breaking countless bones.

Fortunately, he managed to deflect the force of the punch by channeling some of it into the ground; otherwise, he would have suffered severe internal injuries.

Right now, in a state of selflessness, this injury has no effect on me.

He dared to interfere even though he was only at the half-step Refinement stage, and because he acted at the perfect time, he almost caused a crisis.

Wei Bin turned around, about to kill the old man with a single blow, when he heard a majestic shout.

"Bai Wuming, the Imperial Chariot Commandant of the Inner Surveillance Bureau, is here, ordered by Judge Zhou Bai to execute the traitor within the family!"

Internal Affairs Bureau!

Bai Tongzhi Shi!

In a daze, Wei Bin felt the most terrifying name in his heart appear, and even his state of selflessness could not suppress this fear.

Bai Guanfu, the judge of the daytime, interrogated officials and purged the palace. No fewer than dozens of high-ranking officials of the third rank or above, and even members of the royal family, died at his hands.

To outsiders, this name represents bloodshed and terror.

The Imperial City Guard members, especially the middle and upper management, were terrified at the mere mention of his name, their bones trembling and hair standing on end, filled with a deep-seated fear.

A single investigation resulted in the imprisonment of a thousand Imperial Guards, the beheading of hundreds, and the exile of the rest, leaving the Imperial City Guard almost short of even the basic manpower needed to maintain its operations.

In that moment of distraction, he was enveloped by a five-colored divine light and was unable to dodge it.

His whole body was stiff, and his groin was wide open.

Uncle Qin, unaware of the changes that had occurred, focused only on gathering his strength and unleashed two more punches, leaving ten bloody holes.

The blow ripped open Wei Bin's robe on his back, revealing two fist marks on his inner armor.

"Get out of my way!"

Once he regained consciousness, Wei Bin roared wildly and swung his sword backhand, nearly severing Uncle Qin in half at the waist, the force of the blade driving him into the ground.

Just as he was about to deliver the final blow, a tearing pain shot through his shoulder, causing him to involuntarily cry out in agony.

The five-colored radiance not only fixed him in place, but also caused him to directly exit the state of selflessness.

With multiple injuries piled up, his physical body was actually close to collapse. He was only able to stand and fight because he was supported by the inner world of a martial artist who had refined his spirit.

"The victory was too crushing; it'll probably take years to recover. We'll have to hide in the Six Towns for a while now."

Wei Bin took a deep breath, preparing to kill Cui's old servant first, when suddenly a sword light flashed.

Like autumn waters, like a lone wild goose, like the setting sun, breathtakingly beautiful.

As the autumn wind blew by, a chill ran through everyone present.

"What kind of swordsmanship is this?"

Wei Bin raised his sword to parry, but missed by a hair's breadth, the sword light grazing past him. He only had time to use his left hand to strike with a "Returning to the Nest" move.

Looking down, I saw a sword hole in my chest, and I could almost see my beating heart.

That's unbelievable! How could someone at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage possibly hurt themselves?

Even if severely injured and on the verge of death, one should be able to easily block this sword.

That's it. What I need to stop isn't the sword light, but the omnipresent chill of the autumn wind that falls directly on me.

He staggered two steps like a drunkard before crashing to the ground.

"That was close! That series of attacks almost took me with him before he died—"

Lu Li's shoulders were burning hot, and his clothes had five more holes, but luckily the Xuanwu Inner Armor covered them up.

Otherwise, even a backhand flick with only 30% of Wei Bin's strength could have severed his entire arm.

The Seven Apertures Exquisite Sword Heart sensed Wei Bin's true energy flowing and gathering towards his ancestral aperture, knowing he was about to use a killing move, and timed it perfectly so that Uncle Qin could make his move.

He had been fighting Cui's old servant for a long time while injured, and then he was hit by the Dragon Elephant Divine Fist, which was delivered with all his might.

Then, by using the title of Judge of Daylight to intimidate Wei Bin, they bought time to activate the Heavenly Escape Mirror.

However, this secret treasure was much less effective against those who were refining their spirit, only holding them in place for less than half a breath, allowing Uncle Qin to deliver two more punches.

Only then did the riddled-with-holes Wei Bin finally receive the inevitable "Autumn Wind and Golden Qi Sever Cause and Effect," a sword piercing his heart.

Even if he died from the Dharma Body Sword Technique, it wouldn't be a bad outcome.

Lu Li helped Qin Shishu up, and with a single slash, he cut horizontally down from his chest to his waist, ripping open his abdomen.

He quickly took out the Great Rejuvenation Pill and stuffed it into his mouth, trying to see if he could save his life.

After taking a moment to catch his breath, the old servant of the Cui family, whose arms were broken, stomped his foot, and all the plants in the entire prefectural governor's mansion died, with the area still expanding outwards.

After this treatment, his complexion became rosy, and he rushed to another battlefield to assist Cui Xu.

Even without hands, a martial artist who has mastered the Divine Refinement Technique can still play a significant role. When he opens his mouth and exhales, a vine crawls out from the ground, affecting the swordsman's movement.

Seeing Wei Bin dead and Cui Xu's strength exceeding expectations, he knew that the assassination attempt was hopeless. He let out a sharp cry, and his sword energy danced wildly, shooting in all directions and breaking the rules and framework.

He gave Lu Li a deep look, then stepped on a dark cloud and flew away.

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