CHAPTER 59: CHAPTER 59: MASTERS CROSS SWORDS

Bai Xinghe was continuously forming the Sword Technique.

The Red Flame Sword emitted scorching crimson flames, transforming into streams of red spiritual light, constantly attacking Shen Xuan.

The intense firelight dyed the nearby sky a deep red.

Even the cultivators from the Red Rainbow Sect standing on the spaceship felt as if they were going to melt under the terrifying power of these flames.

However.

Half of Shen Xuan’s body was submerged in the Longze River, remaining motionless.

The Bishui Sword was repeatedly knocked away by the Red Flame Sword but was always able to spiral back.

Bai Xinghe’s eyes were icy cold.

His spiritual power divine thought far surpassed that of Shen Xuan.

Yet, he had little means to deal with Shen Xuan.

The opposition of techniques was only on the surface.

The true reason was that the Bishui Sword could continuously replenish water spiritual power from the Longze River, thus compensating for the gap in spiritual power.

What surprised Bai Xinghe was that Shen Xuan seemed to possess exceptional talent.

His control over water spiritual power was no less than that of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator!

Moreover, he possessed innate divine power.

The speed of his flying sword was extremely fast, as if unrestricted by spatial laws, arriving instantly.

"This person must have some fortuitous opportunity!"

Looking at Shen Xuan, Bai Xinghe couldn’t help but feel a trace of greed in his eyes.

"Perhaps this person is my opportunity?"

Thinking of this, Bai Xinghe’s heart surged with heat.

Though the Red Flame Sword couldn’t harm him, wasn’t there also the sect’s spaceship here?

With one blast, no matter how strong his copper sinews and iron bones, it would reduce him to dust!

However, being a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, if he couldn’t handle a loose cultivator in the Qi Cultivation Realm and had to resort to the sect’s warship for assistance,

it wouldn’t sound good if spread out, tarnishing both the Red Rainbow Sect’s and his own reputation.

"In the face of opportunity, what does reputation count for? Those who achieve great things do not consider minor matters!"

Soon, Bai Xinghe convinced himself.

He moved his lips slightly, sending a message to the sect warship.

Instructing his trusted disciples to bombard Shen Xuan.

"No need to kill, just disable him!"

At this moment.

Shen Xuan, who had been closely monitoring Bai Xinghe’s movements, discovered his anomaly using Insight.

His heart was slightly stirred.

"No way!"

"This old thief won’t use the spaceship’s Spiritual Energy Cannon to ambush me, right?"

However.

In his sight.

The Red Rainbow Sect spaceship was slowly moving.

The dark cannon barrel gradually turning towards him.

"Damn!"

Shen Xuan no longer hesitated.

The Bishui Sword parried the Red Flame Sword, returning to his hand.

Water Repellent!

Water Control!

The water below parted a path, allowing him to swiftly sink.

Immediately, the water merged back together.

"Boom!"

"Splash!"

A muffled sound came from within the water.

A cannonball from the Spiritual Energy Cannon plunged into the river.

Instantly echoing across the nearby waters, causing the river to tremble fiercely, raising massive columns of exploding water waves.

However, at this moment.

Shen Xuan, who had already dived hundred zhang deep at a speed of over fifty meters per second, found the shockwaves from the Spiritual Energy Cannon to be no more than a tickle.

Shen Xuan, like a green-feathered fish, turned into an afterimage, darting rapidly towards the direction of the East Sea!

Above the surface of the Longze River.

Bai Xinghe stared blankly into the depths of the river.

The cultivators from the Red Rainbow Sect on the warship began whispering among themselves.

"Did it hit?"

"Probably not. We didn’t see his remains on the river."

This was their first time seeing a Qi Cultivation Realm cultivator stand against a Foundation Establishment Elder of a sect!

It was not a contest or practice but a life-and-death struggle.

Evenly matched, without losing ground!

Unheard of!

What surprised them even more was.

The sect’s warship’s Spiritual Energy Cannon couldn’t threaten him!

Even though they were both in the Qi Cultivation Realm.

They were the sect’s disciples.

The gap in strength compared to Shen Xuan was unimaginably vast!

There were also some water cultivators on the warship.

But none dared to enter the Longze River to chase after Shen Xuan!

Hundred zhang deep in the Longze River.

Shen Xuan utilized Water Control Technique, speeding along until he had used up half his spiritual power, after swimming three to four hundred li did he finally rise near the water’s surface.

His swimming speed in the river was slightly slower than a flying ship’s full speed.

However, a flying ship not only required spirit stones for power but also demanded the cultivators to perform techniques and bind spirits to drive it, consuming a lot of spirit and requiring rest as well.

Shen Xuan used two premium Rejuvenation Talismans, along with rapid recovery from the Self-Healing Technique, quickly restoring eighty percent of his spiritual power.

Following their prior agreement, he continued east.

A half-hour later, he spotted the flying ship.

Shen Xuan pondered for a moment, then didn’t directly approach.

Instead, he utilized Invisibility Technique and Concealing Breath Technique to quietly sneak near the flying ship.

One can’t be too careful.

He took this opportunity to probe the true intentions of Zhao Chunsheng and his family.

On the flying ship, Zhao Chunsheng was patting his body with a premium Rejuvenation Talisman to restore his spiritual power divine thought.

Ding Yuyao wore a worried expression.

"Sister Xueqi, will husband be alright?"

"He will be. Master Shen Talisman is blessed with fortune." Jiang Xueqi comforted her.

"Should we wait here for husband?"

"No need!" Zhao Chunsheng exhaled a long breath, having restored a considerable amount of spiritual power divine thought.

"Master Shen Talisman is highly skilled and will be fine."

Zhao Dahu asked curiously: "Dad, is Uncle Shen that powerful? That was a Foundation Establishment Elder from the Red Rainbow Sect!"

"Don’t worry! Even if Master Shen Talisman can’t win, escaping will not be an issue! This is the Longze River, and Master Shen Talisman has achieved great success in the Water Technique!"

Upon hearing Zhao Chunsheng’s words, Ding Yuyao’s expression slightly improved.

"But they have a sect warship. If the warship fires..." Jiang Xueqi did not finish.

"Warships are indeed formidable. But, as long as Master Shen Talisman doesn’t engage head-on and dives into the bottom of the Longze River, the warship is helpless! It’s not a water battleship!"

"But what if..."

"There’s no what if!" Zhao Chunsheng shouted sternly.

"Master Shen Talisman will be fine. We will proceed to Yunyuan Immortal City in Changyi County, Weimu County, as planned, to await him."

Zhao Erhu chimed in: "Mom, Uncle Shen is so powerful, he’ll be fine!"

Jiang Xueqi didn’t argue but gently hugged Ding Yuyao, softly saying: "Sister Yuyao, husband said Master Shen Talisman will be fine."

"My husband doesn’t have any big abilities, but he’s quite accurate in his assessment of people and matters."

Ding Yuyao nodded, saying nothing.

Zhao Chunsheng said: "Let everyone have some spiritual food, rest a bit, and then continue on our way."

Jiang Xueqi immediately opened the storage pouch, taking out some dried fruits and cooked meat, distributing the spiritual food among everyone.

"Sister Yuyao, have some too. It gets very cold flying at night."

Seeing this, Shen Xuan deliberately turned back, sneaking three to four li from the flying ship.

Human nature cannot withstand testing.

For the Zhao family to behave like this while fleeing has already been commendable.

Diving several zhang under the water, Shen Xuan released his Invisibility Technique and Concealing Breath Technique, suddenly exerting force, leaping out of the river.

Water splashed up.

Then, he floated on the river surface, at a speed of fifty meters per second, turning into a green shadow, heading rapidly towards the flying ship.

Such commotion couldn’t escape the senses of a late-stage Qi Cultivation cultivator.

"It’s Master Shen Talisman!"

Zhao Chunsheng recognized him at a glance.

"Husband!"

Ding Yuyao brightened up, standing and waving at Shen Xuan.

Three to four li distance was covered in ten breaths.

Shen Xuan flew up from the water onto the flying ship, slightly vibrating his body, entirely dry after the Water Repelling Technique.

"Tsk tsk, Master Shen Talisman, your water technique is becoming more formidable!"

"Is everyone alright?"

"We’re fine. But your wife has been worried, couldn’t even eat." Jiang Xueqi teased.

Ding Yuyao blushed: "Sister Xueqi was worried about her husband too!"

"As long as you’re safe."

"Will the Red Rainbow Sect pursue us?" Zhao Chunsheng asked.

"They shouldn’t."

Shen Xuan looked around.

The day was drawing to a close, the sunset painting the sky in vibrant colors.

Everything around was tranquil.

Shen Xuan said to everyone: "Let’s find a safe place to land first."

"Alright, we’ll follow Master Shen Talisman’s lead!"

Zhao Chunsheng directed his family off the flying ship to find a place to settle down.