The Blade-Wielding Legend-Chapter 994 - 532: Fire Monk and Flood Dragon Slayer Saber

Chapter 994: Chapter 532: Fire Monk and Flood Dragon Slayer Saber

This was the legendary immortal technique, long lost to time.

Perhaps it is also related to the changes in the Astra Bane Qi of heaven and earth.

Just like the once splendid wilderness scenes in the Classic of Mountains and Seas are no more, today’s magicians can no longer use the Dragon Leaping Technique.

The Tiger Qiao is said to be the mother of the wind and the child of water. Over three years of practice, the tiger rides the wind, coming and going like fallen leaves in the wind, gathering into a form, dispersing into the wind, blending with the Yang Qi of heaven and earth as one....

This method is the pinnacle of Magic Methods on Qingcheng Mountain.

Rumor has it that Cheng Jianxian mastered this technique, combined with the Flying Sword Technique, ranking among the top three of the Ten Grandmasters in the Central Plains.

Yet, the Fire Monk before us uses the Deer Qiao.

The Deer Qiao is common and can help Taoist devotees travel a thousand miles in a day. Encountering a deer means one can collect Lingzhi, knowing its distance by intuition...

Compared to ordinary escape techniques, it is much faster.

Li Yan resignedly pulled out an Armored Horse, quickly tied it to his leg, gestured a spell, and performed the North Emperor Divine Travel Technique, just barely keeping up.

The two, one in front, one behind, seemed like a gale sweeping across the mountains.

If someone looked from the sky, they would see two silhouettes passing through mountains, ignoring dense forests and dangerous ravines, accompanied by fierce winds and snowflakes along their path, resembling two snow dragons.

However, this caused trouble.

Previously, when Ling Yun’s Journey allowed Li Yan to ascend the mountain, he purposely avoided many places, but now passing directly, the Hook Paper constantly sensed this.

Moreover, Li Yan also sensed many scrutinizing gazes.

This guy isn’t thinking straight!

Li Yan cursed inwardly, pretending not to notice.

Fortunately, Qingcheng Mountain spans eight hundred miles, and most cultivators concentrated around palaces, temples, or areas abundant with Innate Astral Qi.

After crossing two mountains, the gazes gradually lessened.

Soon, they arrived at the back mountain.

They saw along the way it was filled with ravines and steep cliffs, with winter streams flowing under solid ice, and collapsed ancient plank roads; the terrain was treacherous, and the light became dim.

Hiss!

After running for a long time, the Fire Monk suddenly halted.

Li Yan also pulled off the Armored Horse, landing on the ground.

Before them lay a valley; one side of the mountains collapsed, forming a gorge, while another side was surrounded by mountains like a dustpan.

The surrounding mountain terrain was steep, with only a small path leading to the outside world.

In the valley, there were thatched cottages, cultivated fields, and a giant furnace and blacksmith workshop, surrounded by snow, with the stove fire still burning.

The Fire Monk stood with his back to Li Yan and suddenly sighed.

"He is my senior brother..."

"In my youth, I always wanted to compete, but now it feels meaningless; it’s enough that he’s alive."

"If you happen to meet him in the future, tell him that all those years I competed with him because I envied his talents."

So that’s how it is...

Li Yan suddenly understood, but his expression remained unchanged.

As they say, you can know a person’s face but not their heart.

Anyway, he had already made up his mind that, having promised not to reveal the Hua Mountain senior’s whereabouts, he wouldn’t disclose a word regardless of what was said.

On the other side, after the Fire Monk said this, he did not bring it up anymore but instead strode into the room, bringing out a wooden box.

Upon opening it, there lay a long blade.

The handle was of dark golden color, made of an unknown metal, seemingly crafted in the shape of a Flood Dragon swirling with its claws and teeth forming a maw, with densely arranged scales for anti-slip.

The blade was like dark jade, with fine horn-like patterns, which, upon closer inspection, were smaller branching-like lightning patterns.

It was, in fact, the Flood Dragon Horn acquired after slaying the Flood Dragon.

What puzzled Li Yan was that the blade, regardless of its shape or size, was identical to his Duan Chen Blade.

"Dragon Horns have five colors responding to the Five Qi. This horn pertains to metal and water, and bears lightning patterns; since it’s heard you’re proficient in Thunder Techniques, it’s just right..."

The Fire Monk briefly explained, seemingly noticing Li Yan’s strange expression and directly snorted, "Using the Bone Measuring Method, my senior brother crafted this specially for you. My sect’s secret technique suits you perfectly. If I altered it randomly, wouldn’t it be painting a snake with legs!"

Li Yan quickly cupped his hands, "You are right, senior."

"Bring your blade here!" the Fire Monk instructed.

Li Yan, without fuss, removed the Duan Chen Blade and offered it with both hands.

Clang!

The Fire Monk drew the blade from its sheath, examined it closely, and nodded, "Good blade, crafted using Thunder Copper Essence from Shoushan, the material is average but my senior brother has pushed it to the limit; truly a treasure blade staying true to its greatness!"

Having said that, he flipped the handle, seeing the Twelve Primordial Spirits Copper Coin on it, furrowing his brows, "Using this method, your Dao back then must have been lacking, right?"

"I was only at the second stage of Dao; my Thunder Technique then wasn’t proficient."

Li Yan respectfully cupped his hands, answering honestly.

"Oh?"

The Fire Monk was somewhat surprised, glanced at Li Yan, "This blade was forged last year, you indeed have some talent, it’s not disgracing your senior brother’s skills."

Speaking, he pondered for a moment, "Originally, I intended to be cautious, but with your aptitude, I’m afraid it won’t last you a few years."

"Do you dare to gamble?"

Li Yan frowned slightly, "Senior, please speak plainly."

The Fire Monk said in a deep voice, "Storing Thunder Technique with the Twelve Primordial Spirit Coins is a trick to take advantage of, when your Dao is weak, it can be a surprise move, but against strong enemies, it becomes useless."

"This Flood Dragon Horn, by nature, can store thunder, but rather than using it for storage, it’s better to magnify it with a folding method."

"Using my secret technique to craft it, when using the saber to perform Thunder Technique, it can cause the Thunder Astral to reverberate and amplify, concentrating on the blade, with greater power."

"However, everything has its gains and losses. Using this method, much Thunder Astral is consumed, the higher the Dao, the greater the power."

"In battle, if you are exhausted and can’t use Thunder Technique, then this saber can only rely on the power of the Flood Dragon, just slightly stronger than an ordinary Magic Artifact..."

"Of course, there is another choice, which is the middle way, the Magic Artifact’s power remains unchanged, it can also serve as a Treasure of the Sect for small factions."

After listening to the explanation, Li Yan finally understood.

These are two choices, conservative and radical.

If it were an ordinary person, they might choose the conservative approach, after all, Thunder Technique is already difficult, how could it be used for a long time.

But Li Yan is different.

He has the Soul-hooking Thunder Rope, if he completes the tasks issued by the Thunder Mansion, he can also obtain the Divine Thunder Gang for continuous use.

The radical Magic Method is more suitable instead.

"Please, Senior, show your skills to the fullest!"

Thinking of this, Li Yan chose the first option without hesitation.

"Good!"

The Fire Monk nodded and said, "Originally, the enchanting could be done today, but according to your choice, it will take a few more days."

Then he lifted the Duan Chen Blade, "This Shoushan Thunder Copper Essence is also rare, it can be crafted into a scabbard, to warm and nurture regularly, come find me five days later."

Saying that, he turned and entered the thatched hut without looking back.

Li Yan clasped his hands in salute, turned, and left.

He could already tell that this Fire Monk had an eccentric temperament, somewhat difficult to deal with, saying so much was likely because of his senior brother.

Even though he was left without a weapon, feeling somewhat empty inside, but now that things have come to this, it was not appropriate to say anything more.

There are naturally rules on Qingcheng Mountain.

After all, he was an outsider, and when he came, he could use the Fire Monk as an excuse to walk alone, but if he used the Divine Movement Skill, it would be disrespectful to Qingcheng, so he could only walk along the mountain path.

Even with his extraordinary walking ability, it took him an hour to return to Chaoyang Cave.

"Young Hero Li, are you alright."

The long-waiting Ling Yun immediately stepped forward to inquire.

"I’m fine, that Fire Monk senior is helping with the artifact refining."

Li Yan didn’t say much else.

"That’s good."

Ling Yun sighed with relief and pondered, "According to the Master’s arrangement, today was to first visit the Fire Monk master, tomorrow to take you to Laojun Temple, to pay respects to Ancestor Juechenzi."

"Since so, let’s go today."

Upon hearing this, Li Yan was a bit embarrassed, "Visiting unannounced, isn’t it inappropriate?"

Truth be told, he felt a bit apprehensive.

The Northern Emperor Sect’s fierce reputation was too much, if they truly forced him to join, adhering to the North Emperor Black Law, that would not be a good thing.

"No worries."

Ling Yun laughed, "Ancestor Juechenzi had already instructed, you can be taken over directly."

"Alright then."

Li Yan had no choice but to nod in agreement.

The Laojun Temple is at the highest point of Qingcheng Mountain, at the summit of Pengzu Peak, from Chaoyang Cave, it inevitably involves crossing mountains.

On the way, Li Yan finally couldn’t help but ask, "The Northern Emperor Sect is considered a major Taoist sect, has it declined to this extent today?"

Ling Yun shook his head, "Ancestor Juechenzi, is not merely of the Northern Emperor, but of the Earth God Sect."

"This lineage was established by the thirtieth generation Heavenly Master Zhang Jixian, on top of the Northern Emperor Sect’s Daoist Skills, venerating Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole."

Saying this, he hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "If there’s a chance, Young Hero Li should still accept it, this lineage has mystical arts for suppressing Qi Fortune."

Li Yan was taken aback, "What mystical arts?"

Ling Yun looked around, then whispered an explanation, "Heavenly Master Zhang Jixian’s disciple in the last generation, was Heavenly Master Sa."

"This lineage, not only excels in Thunder Technique, but can also summon Spiritual Official Wen Lingguan to act as a protector!"