"I really didn’t expect that my casual outing this time would lead to such an opportunity... Have I just stumbled upon incredible luck?"
After getting up, Li Qian stroked his chin, feeling extremely emotional.
The Great River Sword Qi he encountered was undoubtedly of high level.
Just the first layer was equivalent to comprehending the Heavenly Phenomenon Level Martial Intent.
He knew that Martialists of the True Image Level and those of the Heavenly Phenomenon Level are completely different.
The former can only be considered as ordinary Heavenly Persons, similar to innate martial artists who haven’t comprehended Martial Intent, and this remains the case even if their cultivation reaches the late stage of Heavenly Person.
Such Heavenly Persons can at most fly, and are revered as celestial beings.
In fact, a true Heavenly Person... not only has their cultivation reached the Heavenly Human Realm, but they have also comprehended the Heavenly Phenomenon Level Martial Intent, and can invoke heavenly phenomena with their own Martial Intent.
Such Heavenly Persons... are referred to as Invincible Heavenly Persons in the lands of Dachang.
It is said that only the now deceased Old Emperor Wu was of this level.
Therefore, the Old Emperor Wu suppressed the Dachang realm for over two hundred years, unrivaled, thus establishing the era of great prosperity for those two hundred years.
As the Old Emperor Wu’s lifespan was coming to an end, the suppression weakened, and all sorts of demonic beings emerged, leading to the rebellions of the Moon Worship Sect and Yujing, and after the Old Emperor Wu’s death, it ultimately led to a major rebellion among the twenty-plus vassal states, plunging the realm into a chaotic era of war.
"That elder, even if he’s not a Martial Saint, might be one of the Invincible Heavenly Persons..."
Li Qian thought to himself.
However, from the old man he accidentally encountered, it’s evident that this world is far more complex than he imagined.
Perhaps in some corner, there might be a powerful being living in seclusion, one that he couldn’t contend with.
Great hermits hide in cities, small hermits hide in the wilderness... it’s not a joke.
Thus, with his current True Image Level Sword Intent and cultivation not even reaching the Heavenly Human Realm... he’s actually quite weak.
He needs to deeply reflect on his actions during this period... they’ve been somewhat too risky.
However... given the current situation, he can’t help but make a move.
Luckily, he’s well-hidden and hasn’t exposed himself.
In this way, he won’t become the target of public criticism.
If he were to expose his considerable strength openly, the level of risk would be much different immediately, and likely countless eyes would be watching him.
At that point, he wouldn’t be able to quietly continue his cultivation.
"Now that the crisis of the Divine Sword Sect has been resolved, there shouldn’t be major issues following. I shouldn’t need to intervene, and should try my best to keep a low profile and reduce my presence."
Li Qian had a plan in mind.
....
Night fell.
The disciples of the Divine Sword Sect were active from dusk till dawn.
Even though they knew that the Divine Sword Sect was now safe, they remained extremely cautious and vigilant.
After all, they were inside Kunwu Road, not within the territory of the Divine Sword Sect.
Moreover, they carried a large amount of precious resources, which if exposed... the local martial arts forces might not be able to restrain their greed.
The materials allowed to be taken by the disciples must represent the essence of the Divine Sword Sect.
As they had to carry both the injured and the bodies of deceased fellow disciples, their pace was much slower.
They dared not ride horses or carriages on the main roads as that would make them too conspicuous.
"We are just tens of kilometers from reaching Taicang Pass, then there should be no major issues."
True Inheritor, Senior Brother Zhao said.
The group felt excited, finally about to return to the Divine Sword Sect.
They had walked another ten miles when suddenly a figure descended from the sky.
The sudden appearance alarmed everyone, quickly forming a defensive formation.
They were like frightened birds at this moment.
"Don’t be nervous, it’s this old man."
The person spoke.
"Grand Uncle-Master..."
Upon hearing the voice, True Inheritor Senior Brother Zhao was immediately overjoyed and hurried forward to greet him.
The other True Inheritors were also happy, their suspended hearts finally settled.
"This old man ran back and forth a few times before finally finding you, what exactly has happened?"
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