Chapter 22: The Sword and the Inheritance
Half a month has passed, and during this period, Zhang Shenlu has not appeared once, except for the second disciple Situ He, who takes care of his food, clothing and daily life, the old sword idiot has not seen anyone.
And after seeing Zhang Shenlu and getting the promise of the sword idiot's predecessors, Lin Qi was not in a hurry, during this time, he was traveling in Tiandao Mountain, but he was very happy, and the disciples of Tianshi Dao also got the message, except for the forbidden land and important land, no one was allowed to stop Lin Qi, which also gave him a lot of convenience.
It is precisely because of the provocative behavior in front of the mountain gate before that the disciples of the Heavenly Master Dao actually have no good impression of Lin Qi, but they have seen Lin Qi's supernatural powers, and no one dares to come to the door to find faults, although there are still discussions behind their backs, but they still hide far away when they bump into it, and Lin Qi is naturally happy to be quiet, for a while, in the entire Heavenly Master Dao, only Situ He and Ling Xiyu can talk to Lin Qi.
After playing for a few days, Lin Qi plunged into the woods behind Wanlin Garden, and stayed for a long time every day, and the others didn't know what he was doing, even Ling Xiyu and Situ He, and they couldn't ask why they came, and after a few times, they let him go.
I don't know when it started, Lin Qi wanted to challenge Zhang Shenlu's news, so he walked away, although the Heavenly Master Dao was not afraid of anyone's challenge, but this matter was very important, but it still caused an inadvertent shock in the door, and even the new head of the Heavenly Master Dao was alarmed.
You must know that Zhang Shenlu's defeat to Zhang Xiao seven years ago caused the reputation and strength of Shanmen to suffer unprecedented blows and doubts, which caused a far-reaching impact.
The new head Luo Hongyu, who is also Zhang Shenlu's nephew, is decent, meticulous, and has the demeanor of a superior, but compared with the previous head, there is still a lot of gap in prestige and cultivation, and it is precisely because of this that the Heavenly Master Dao is a door, and only the sword idiot Zhang Shenlu is left with a grandmaster, and the old sword idiot is very old, maybe he will die one day, and when the decline of the Heavenly Master Dao is unavoidable, I am afraid that it will be unavoidable, and it is said that there is no successor to the Heavenly Master Dao, and it has also become the reason why people criticize this thousand-year-old Divine Sect for a while.
So at this juncture, the Heavenly Master Dao will never allow accidents to happen at this time, so Zhang Shenlu's sword competition with others has definitely become the top priority for the new head of the family, but for a few days, the new head Luo Hongyu has eaten a closed door here in Situ He, although Luo Hongyu is the head of the house, but he is Situ He's junior brother, although it does not belong to the same lineage, but in the case of only the old sword idiot left in the master, Luo Hongyu of course did not dare to offend lightly, it didn't matter if he annoyed Situ He, but he annoyed Zhang Shenlu, I am afraid that he, the head of the family, will not be able to please good fruit to eatγ
Later, Luo Hongyu was also out of line, and wanted to start with Lin Qi, but when the other party went up the mountain, he first made a move to get off the horse, and suppressed all the people in the mountain, no matter who he was looking for, no one dared to go, and he couldn't start for a while, not to mention that since the old sword idiot could accept the other party's challenge, it was obvious that he also recognized the strength of the other party, so that this Lin Qi was at least the level of the grandmaster realm, and he would provoke such a master in vain, and give the Heavenly Master Dao nothing to do, if others knew, I am afraid that they would think that he was the head of the house, and he didn't want to be itοΌ
There is no way, since both ends can't get through, Luo Hongyu can only temporarily block the news, and strictly prohibit his disciples from talking about this matter, if he wins, if he loses, then he must not let the world know, as long as he bribes a little, a master like Lin Qi probably won't go out and say it casually.
And just when Luo Hongyu, the head of the Heavenly Master Dao, was thinking about the gains and losses, the sword idiot Zhang Shenlu finally got out of the customs.
Out of the customs means that this showdown is about to break out, and the location of the battle is chosen in front of the Lijian Cliff of Tiandao Mountain.
Ask the Sword Peak, is the Heavenly Master Dao Sword Cultivation disciples to participate in the Dao Wu Sword Enlightenment Sword, but the disciples who have reached the Quartet Realm, can come to the Sword Peak to learn the sword penance for a year under the guidance of the respected teacher, no matter what they realize, they must come to the Sword Cliff to leave their sword intent here;
Under the sword cliff, there are countless sword marks, which are all left here after the disciples of the Heavenly Master Dao realized the sword, all of them, and so on, telling the inheritance of the Heavenly Master Dao for thousands of years.
Coming with Zhang Shenlu, there was also Ling Xiyu, the sword idiot's favorite closed disciple, known as the Ice Fairy, although he really wanted to see such a shocking duel, but even Ling Xiyu himself didn't expect that his teacher really gave him the opportunity, you must know that many senior brothers intended to watch the battle with him, but they were all rejected by Zhang Shenlu, so such an opportunity was extremely cherished.
"Hasn't Boy Lin come yet?"
Hearing his teacher's question, Ling Xiyu hurriedly stepped forward.
"Senior Brother Situ went to invite, and it is estimated that it will be there in a while. β
Hearing Ling Xiyu's words, Zhang Shenlu nodded, then turned around and looked at his beloved disciple.
"Xi Yu, do you know why I only let you and Situ watch the battle in today's showdown?"
Ling Xiyu didn't expect that her teacher's words would go to her heart, and then she was also stunned, but after thinking about it, she still shook her head.
Seeing this situation, Zhang Shenlu was not annoyed, but just turned around and looked at the cliff again.
"It is said that our Heavenly Master Dao is the number one sect in the world, and the disciples in the sect are all over the world, but I know that our sect is really in decline. As he spoke, Zhang Shenlu sighed, "Although several of your senior brothers want to come to watch the battle, hoping to have some understanding, they can make themselves go further and shine on the lintel, but I know that in this duel, they can only get nothing at all!"
"The withering of talents is the reason for the decline of the sect, throughout the ages, many wealthy factions have disappeared in the long river of history, it is a wake-up call for future generations, I didn't expect that the Heavenly Master Dao would also usher in this day, it is really not what I want. β
"Actually, it's not that these disciples are not qualified enough, it's just that they lack some determination to comprehend the sword and participate in the Dao, let's take you as an example, although you are born with a cold physique and have good qualifications, but compared to your senior brothers, there is still a gap, but you have surpassed them one by one and become the first person among the nine grades of my Heavenly Master Dao, this result, is it caused by qualifications?"
Hearing this, Ling Xiyu was a little stunned, she didn't know whether she should shake her head or nod, and she didn't know if her teacher was really praising her or training her, in short, she was very confused.
"Among my disciples, only you and Situ have their own." Kenshin', maybe you don't know it, but only with Kenshin, can you see through the realm that others can't see in the journey of pursuing the supreme sword, which is a kind of luck, but it is also an inevitability, so I asked you to come this time, and I also hope that you can not forget your sword heart, from this duel, absorb as much as possible, and then use it for yourself, maybe the future of the Heavenly Master Dao will fall on the shoulders of the two of you. β
Hearing this, Ling Xiyu hurriedly bowed and bowed to his mentor Zhang Shenlu, and his heart was also full of gratitude, after all, as a Xuanmen monk, it has always been their pursuit to have the opportunity to step into a higher realm.
"Abide by the teachings of the teacher, the achievements of the past rain can be today, because of the teacher's teaching!"
Hearing Ling Xiyu's words, Zhang Shenlu smiled bitterly.
"Is there a good way to teach?hehe, in fact, I always like to study hard alone, but I always snub you disciples, speaking of which, maybe I really can't be a good master, now that time is limited, I can't make up too much, I just hope you can seize this opportunity and achieve a higher situation!"
Ling Xiyu was stunned for a moment, and it was obvious that he heard the decisive meaning in Zhang Shenlu's words.
"Teacher, don't worry, Xiyu will not let you down, and the teacher will always be healthy and healthy, and this competition will definitely be successful!"
Hearing this, Zhang Shenlu suddenly burst out laughing.
"Xiyu, I'm old, today's rivers and lakes are the world of young people, not to mention this Lin Qi, definitely not easy to match, if you can, I hope that Heavenly Master Dao will never have any trouble with this person, his strength should be above me now, even if I carefully regulate for half a month and adjust the state of my body to the best, but the odds of winning are still less than two percent!"
Zhang Shenlu was one of the best grandmasters at that time, as a disciple of Ling Xiyu, a kind of proud of this, even if Zhang Shenlu lost to Zhang Xiao, she never changed her mind, now when she heard the words of her teacher, she suddenly couldn't react, you must know that Zhang Shenlu has always been confident and rising, and he never bowed his head when he encountered trouble, even in the face of the sword body Zhang Xiao, he never said similar words.
And at this time, two figures suddenly walked in the distance.
The two figures walked slowly towards this side, one in front of the other, and Lin Qi in the back.
Seeing Zhang Shenlu waiting here, Lin Qi walked closer, but bowed first.
"The younger generation is late, and I hope that the seniors are not strange. β
Seeing Lin Qi, Zhang Shenlu smiled slightly, obviously in a very good mood.
"It's not too late, it's just the right time. With a wave of his hand, Ling Xiyu and Situ He stood aside.
Knowing the teacher's temper, the two did not persuade each other, so they bowed slightly, and walked into the distance, seeing that the two of them were still frowning with worry and doubt, Zhang Shenlu was quite relieved.
"Lin boy, did you hear what I said just now?"
Today's Lin Qi, with his divine sense and five senses, also knows that he can't hide it from the old sword idiot, so he nodded generously.
"Do you think the old man has a 20% chance of winning?"
Zhang Shen raised his eyebrows, his eyes immediately became cold, at this time, the power of the body began to be slowly released, although not strong, but still full of fierceness, for a while, the mountains and forests were silent, as if the beasts were exhausted, the birds were gone, and there was no one in the wilderness.
"The old-timers have been conditioning well during this time, I don't know if I'm lucky or unlucky?"
Zhang Shenlu's conditioning during this period of time, the effect is still very obvious, his own body, he understands better than anyone else, and the hard work he has paid for it, I am afraid that others are extremely understanding, so when he heard Lin Qi's words, he immediately smiled and nodded, which can be regarded as agreeing.
"Ask you something, answer honestly!"
Seeing that the old sword idiot didn't intend to let him tear the topic away, Lin Qi also smiled helplessly, and then his eyes were stunned, and he also released the momentum around him, and in an instant, the endless sword intent spread out, and quietly, it permeated the entire mountain forest, and in an instant, the mountain forest roared, and the endless birds dispersed, leaving only a forest to shake and sway.
The two momentums, as if competing, seemed to be silent, but secretly they were fiercely pushed together, not giving in to each other.
"Senior, I came to challenge you this time, naturally with the certainty of victory, since the seniors let the juniors I go all out, since this is the case, don't say that it is two percent, I don't plan to give you any chance at all!"
Although Ling Xiyu and Situ He were standing in the distance, they still heard Lin Qi's words, and they couldn't help but look at each other for a while, and even felt that Lin Qi seemed to be speaking wildly, and after the old sword idiot heard it, he laughed out loud.
"Good boy, you really dare to say and act, even the sword god Zhang Xiao is standing here, I'm afraid I don't have the courage to speak like you!"
Hearing Zhang Shenlu's words, Lin Qi still smiled.
"Senior, although the sword god seniors didn't say it, they may not have such thoughts, but one thing is certain, the two of us have no less respect for you, not to mention that I think that only by going all out and doing my best is the greatest respect I can show to you, that's all. β
Hearing Lin Qi's words, Zhang Shenlu was not angry, but still nodded, and at this time, as soon as he raised his hand, a blue light divine sword suddenly appeared in his hand.
"The name of this sword is Huifeng, it is the sword weapon that the old man and I have been carrying with me since I entered the realm of the grandmaster, compared to the nameless sword weapon in Zhang Xiao's hand, but it is much sharper, if you can really do what you say, don't let this divine sword in my hand disappoint!"
As soon as the words fell, the sword intent on Zhang Shenlu's body rose even more, and in an instant, it was like a mountain peak passing through the clouds and standing in the sky!
only heard a loud noise, Lin Qi's whole person had been slashed out by Zhang Shenlu with a sword, and after taking more than ten steps back, he stopped castration!
"Old-timer, this sword ...... That's a lot of energy!"
Lin Qi laughed, shook the green mang in his hand, and then stood still, looking fine.
Zhang Shenlu showed a sword, which had shocked Ling Xiyu and Situ He, but he didn't expect to eat a shocking sword, but instead he looked like a nobody, and he couldn't help but be even more surprised, and when he looked up again, he suddenly found that the green mang in Lin Qi's hand was just a bamboo!
A piece of bamboo can actually block the supreme divine sword of sword idiot Zhang Shenlu, is this really possible?
Seeing this with bamboo, Zhang Shenlu laughed.
"I heard that you have been running in the mountains and forests behind you during this time, and I also said what are you doing, but I didn't expect that I was looking for Mozhu, and there are really you. β
Lin Qi raised the thin bamboo, looked at it, and saw that there was a faint golden glow attached to the green bamboo.
"Originally, I just wanted to find some wood to make a wooden sword to use, but I didn't expect that by chance I found the ink bamboo, it will not be the place where the Heavenly Master Dao is known as Wanlin Garden, this ink bamboo, the nature is peculiar, after the fire is roasted, it is as hard as steel, and it is perfect for use as a sword weapon. β
Zhang Shenlu naturally agrees with these words.
"Although the ink bamboo is good, it is difficult to drive, do you really think that with a single bamboo, you can beat this divine sword in my hand?"
Hearing this, Lin Qi laughed suddenly.
"Do the best I can!"