Chapter 26 – Peak Innate Realm! Terrifying Grandmaster-Level Sword Intent!

Outside the valley.

Several powerful auras flowed through the air, three of them at the Innate Realm, while over a hundred were at the Acquired Realm. It was as if all the strong experts of Jianghai City had been gathered here.

Naturally, these movements did not escape Qin Yang’s perception.

“Tsk, have they all come?”

Qin Yang raised an eyebrow and shook his head helplessly. “Just enjoying a reward has attracted so many onlookers. What a hassle.”

He had anticipated this situation long ago, which was why he had specifically chosen a secluded valley to open his reward.

Yet,

in the end, it still drew so many people flocking here.

“Whatever, it doesn’t really matter anyway. These guys can’t get in.”

Qin Yang didn’t care and continued focusing on merging the Grandmaster-level Sword Intent.

With the support of this top-tier Sword Intent, the entire valley was filled with a chilling killing intent. Any mere Acquired Realm cultivator who entered would be sliced to shreds.

No matter how powerful you are in Jianghai City, whether you’re a dragon or a tiger, once you step into this valley, you’d better coil up obediently.

This was the terror of the Grandmaster level—crossing realms was like climbing mountains and traversing seas.

“Finally done.”

Qin Yang sat cross-legged in the valley, concentrating as he slowly exhaled.

The Grandmaster-level Sword Intent had been fully absorbed, and his understanding of the Sword Dao had reached a higher level.

A fallen leaf drifted down, swirling in the gentle breeze before him.

Qin Yang picked up the leaf and casually tossed it toward the stone wall beside him.

Whoosh!

One leaf drove hundreds of others, forming a torrential surge that carried a vast and overwhelming Sword Intent, all of it sinking into the rock wall.

Even without a sword in hand, all things in heaven and earth could serve as his blade.

This was the essence of Grandmaster-level Sword Intent!

“Refreshing!”

The feeling of growing stronger relaxed Qin Yang for a moment, but he soon grew tense again.

Because the reward hadn’t been fully absorbed yet.

The next part, the Emperor-Rank Martial Art, Sky-Slicing Sword Draw, was the real prize!

“Without comprehending Grandmaster-level Sword Intent, I would forever remain an outsider, utterly incapable of grasping even a hint of Emperor-Rank Martial Art.”

Qin Yang took a deep breath and silently activated his Sword Intent.

After everything was fully prepared…

He issued a command to the system.

“Begin comprehending, Sky-Slicing Sword Draw!”

As the command was given.

Hum!

The Ziwei Divine Sword within Qin Yang’s body seemed to sense something, emitting a crisp sword chime.

Then, the daylight dimmed!

The serene scenery of the valley transformed completely—plants withered, the land decayed, and a thick, pungent smell of blood assaulted his senses.

Qin Yang’s expression turned grave as he surveyed the horrifying scene around him. “An illusion? Is this an illusion brought on by comprehension?”

Beneath his feet was a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, the sticky blood soaking the soil as if he were standing in a swamp. The human world had become a living hell.

Then,

he looked up and saw a figure clad in white ahead.

His face was indistinct and shadowy, his left hand holding a sheathed longsword, his right hand gripping the hilt, poised and ready. His aura was restrained, like the calm before a storm.

Surrounding the White-Clad Man were countless demons!

A overwhelming horde of demons roared, trapping him at the center. They snarled incessantly but dared not press forward, only scratching the ground warily.

In such a bizarre scene, the contrast between the two sides made Qin Yang pause in confusion.

Who was trapping whom?

But just as he was pondering this,

the next moment.

Clang!

A clear sound of a sword being drawn echoed, like the cry of a dragon!

“It’s coming!”Qin Yang focused his attention on the white-clad figure.

With a single sword drawn, heaven and earth shattered!

Squelch! Squelch! Squelch!

The sound of flesh and blood being torn apart continued incessantly, as if merging into synchronized overlapping echoes. Countless deformed demonic heads flew through the air while a continuous rain of blood fell.

Killing intent!

Killing intent as immense as mountain ranges and tidal waves erupted, instantly sweeping through the entire valley.

Those outside the valley trembled uncontrollably, with some even collapsing to the ground, losing control of their bladders on the spot.

“That expert has made his move!”

“Impossible! With such terrifying killing intent, how powerful must the Star Beasts inside be?!”

“I… I can’t take it anymore! I’m getting out of here! Whoever wants the treasure can fight for it! I’m fucking done with this!”

In an instant, the crowd gathered outside the valley scattered like startled birds.

“Elder Li… what… what exactly is happening?”

The Library Director suppressed his fear, struggling to maintain composure as he nervously asked the elder beside him.

But when he turned his head, he noticed tears streaming down the elder’s face.

Was he crying from fear?

No…

The Director soon realized it was an expression of overwhelming joy.

“In my lifelong obsession with the Sword Dao, I’ve wandered the world, seeking instruction from numerous masters, and finally… I’ve perceived it…”

Elder Li gazed into the distance toward the valley, tears welling in his eyes as he murmured, “…Emperor-Level Swordsmanship.”

Upon hearing this, the Director suddenly understood.

Among the three of them at the peak of the Innate Realm, Elder Li possessed the highest swordsmanship attainment and could perceive more of the Sword Intent.

And just moments ago.

The sword aura contained within that killing intent had moved this martial arts fanatic to tears!

Reflecting on this, the Director felt profound shock and joined Elder Li in gazing toward the valley.

“What kind of terrifying Star Beast could force that senior to unleash such a powerful killing technique?!”

………….

“Whew~”

Inside the valley, Qin Yang, having completed his comprehension, let out a long breath.

“Finally done.”

As the White-Clad Swordsman performed the Heaven-Slaying Sword Draw, all illusions dissipated like receding tides.

All the movement essentials and True Essence flow patterns related to the ‘Sky-Slicing Sword Draw’ had been completely integrated into Qin Yang’s mind.

“This Emperor-Rank Martial Art is truly… terrifyingly powerful!”

Qin Yang raised his eyes to survey his surroundings.

The valley was littered with chaotic marks, the rock walls brutally scarred.

All of this was the terrifying scene created during his comprehension process, when he had unconsciously mobilized the surrounding withered grass and leaves according to the Sword Intent.

“Feeling a bit tired.”

Qin Yang yawned; comprehending an Emperor-Rank Martial Art had consumed considerable Essence and spirit.

Now, only the final fifty years of cultivation remained to be absorbed.

But at this moment, Qin Yang no longer felt the previous excitement.

After witnessing the imposing manner of the sword-drawing figure, the so-called Innate Realm seemed nothing more than a frog at the bottom of a well by comparison.

With higher realms of power above him, and as a man born between heaven and earth, how could he remain content in mediocrity?!

“Damn system, absorb the fifty years of cultivation already, hurry up! Your daddy wants to go home!”

Qin Yang stretched lazily and pushed himself up from the ground.

As he thought this, fifty years of cultivation poured into his body.

He stepped directly into the peak of the Innate Realm!

With his mission accomplished, Qin Yang yawned and quietly departed.

………….Two hours later.

As Qin Yang departed, the oppressive killing intent he had emanated finally dissipated for the most part.

“Come, Curator, accompany this old man inside to take a look.”

Elder Li, who had been waiting for an opportunity outside the valley, spoke in a low voice, calling out to the remaining powerhouses of Jianghai City beside him: “That lord’s aura has faded—it seems he truly left. Those with courage, follow me.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he took a swift step forward, eagerly entering the valley.

The other powerhouses of Jianghai City exchanged glances and eventually followed closely behind him.

Upon entering the valley, the group was immediately awestruck by the scene before them.

The valley’s cliffs towered high, with intricate, crisscrossing etchings clearly visible. Sword Intent flowed through the air, and immense Sword Qi formed mountain winds.

It had unmistakably become a Sword Dao Treasure Land!

(End of Chapter)