Chapter 43 – Grassland Sword Saint!

Time flew by in the blink of an eye, and several days passed in an instant.

Before the main gate of Jianghai Martial Arts Academy, birch leaves swirled in the wind and landed on the roof of a luxury car parked by the roadside.

Teachers and students gathered by the gate to see them off, watching as Lin Mofeng and Elder Li exchanged farewells.

“Senior Lin is returning to the Imperial Capital already? So soon!”

“I heard something came up suddenly, what a pity.”

“When will Senior be able to come back? I still have so many cultivation questions I haven’t had the chance to ask him…”

Listening to the discussions around him, Lin Mofeng felt somewhat reluctant to leave, yet he maintained his composure and calm demeanor.

“Mo Feng, you’re welcome to come back anytime you’re free.”

Elder Li looked at Lin Mofeng kindly and said, “The academy will always be your home.”

“Yes, Teacher, I understand.”

Lin Mofeng nodded, then looked up at the Jianghai Martial Arts Academy plaque above the main gate and suddenly said with regret:

“It’s just too bad there wasn’t enough time for me to meet the Sword God…”

Hearing this, Elder Li felt somewhat helpless and said in a deep voice:

“Mo Feng, Senior Sword God’s temperament… is rather unique.”

Over these past few days, Elder Li had clearly seen Lin Mofeng’s deep obsession with the Sword God, but there was nothing he could do about it.

Ever since the Sword God left his mark on the stone tablet, Lin Mofeng had become fixated on his identity, searching throughout Jianghai City for any trace of the Sword God.

He had even asked the Police Inspector Commander of the Star Martial Police Department and the Curator to send people to help in the search.

However,

It all ultimately came to nothing.

“It’s alright, Teacher. It seems the fate between me and the Sword God hasn’t arrived yet. There’s still plenty of time, and I’m sure we’ll have the opportunity to meet in the future.”

Lin Mofeng said softly, recalling the Sword Intent he had felt on his way to Sword Valley, still feeling a lingering fear.

A mountain peak severed, cliffs destroyed—such majestic natural landscapes altered by a single person!

Laymen watch for the spectacle, while experts discern the essence.

Unlike Elder Li and other Innate Realm experts, Lin Mofeng had long since entered the Grandmaster Realm and could better appreciate the terror of that Sword Intent.

At first, he had even begun to doubt his own life, feeling intense jealousy.

Why was this Jianghai Sword God so powerful?

Does heaven favor you so much?!

But as the days passed,

And Lin Mofeng experienced more of the valley’s Sword Intent, all those jealous and envious emotions transformed into sighs…

He was simply too strong.

In the face of absolute power, words are meaningless.

If the gap is small, people might feel envy and resentment.

But when the distance is as vast as the Milky Way, even the strongest jealousy will eventually fade, leaving behind nothing but profound admiration.

That’s just how reality is…

“There’s always someone better.”

Lin Mofeng shook his head and said to Elder Li with shame:

“Teacher, I was too arrogant before. When you told me this, I scoffed at it, but now I see it’s true…”

“It’s good that you understand, Mo Feng. Senior Sword God is truly extraordinary.”

Elder Li stroked his white beard, thinking of the Sword God’s previous display of power, and said with a smile: “Having Senior stationed here in Jianghai City is truly a great blessing… after all, he is a Grandmaster expert.”

“Teacher, there’s something I must tell you.”

Lin Mofeng looked at Elder Li and suddenly spoke seriously: “Based on the Sword Intent I’ve sensed in Sword Valley these past few days, Senior Sword God’s strength is likely Above Grandmaster…”

“What?!”Elder Li’s eyes widened abruptly upon hearing this, his voice filled with disbelief as he asked, “Are you serious?”

“Mm.”

Lin Mofeng nodded firmly. “The Sword Intent in Sword Valley reaches the heavens. Even I couldn’t make a move like his.”

“Above Grandmaster…”

Elder Li murmured to himself, struggling to process this explosive information, feeling his heart pounding wildly in his chest.

Just what kind of concept was “Above Grandmaster”?

Beings of such formidable strength were rare even among the top families in the Imperial Capital!

And yet.

Now one had appeared here in Jianghai City?

Could shallow waters truly nurture a real dragon?

“Teacher, take it slow, don’t get too excited,”

Lin Mofeng said softly, seeing Elder Li’s emotional turmoil. “This is just my personal opinion, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s true, merely a speculation…

However, I can guarantee that the Sword Intent in Sword Valley absolutely far surpasses the level of Above Grandmaster.”

“Good, good, good! The farther beyond the better! The senior is truly remarkable.”

Elder Li clapped his hands joyfully.

Beside him, Li Zixuan also wore a comfortable expression, a hint of a proud smile curling at the corners of her lips.

After all, this was direct praise for her own teacher.

The better the praise, the happier she, as his disciple, naturally felt!

Just then, Lin Mofeng glanced at Li Zixuan and suddenly remembered something, reminding her, “It’s getting late, Shimei Li. Before I leave, there’s one more thing I’d like to tell you.”

“Mm, Senior Brother Lin, please speak. I’ll be sure to remember it well.”

Li Zixuan nodded.

“This matter actually has some connection to the Jianghai Sword God as well.”

Lin Mofeng began slowly. “I received word these past few days that the Grassland Sword Saint is traveling the world with his disciple, challenging various Sword Dao masters.

And now, with the Jianghai Sword God making such a big stir, it might attract them here.”

“Grassland Sword Saint? Who is that…”

Li Zixuan frowned slightly at the unfamiliar name, finding no impression of it in her mind.

Seeing this, Lin Mofeng expressed understanding and continued to explain:

“This Grassland Sword Saint doesn’t operate in the inland regions; he comes from the great grasslands of our country, so it’s normal that you haven’t heard of him.”

He paused, his expression turning serious. “According to the information I received, he has already reached Peak Grandmaster Realm, and his comprehension of the Sword Dao has reached a state of perfection.

In his early years, when an Emperor-Level Star Beast mammoth led a herd of elephants to besiege a herder settlement, he alone, with just his sword, annihilated them all.”

“And his disciple is exceptionally talented, having already defeated dozens of renowned prodigies across China.”

“Now, the Grassland Sword Saint is bringing his beloved disciple to challenge Sword Dao masters throughout the land, defeating countless geniuses, all to forge a Sword Heart for his disciple.”

Hearing this.

Li Zixuan’s face turned grave as water. “Are they really so arrogant? Do they truly think there’s no one left in the inland regions?”

“This…”

Lin Mofeng was momentarily at a loss for words, recalling the previously defeated masters, then shook his head.

“Shimei, these past few days I’ve been staying in Jianghai City precisely to meet him, but now I’m afraid it’s too late.

The Grassland Sword Saint loves challenging masters across the land, and his disciple is the same… Recently, the Jianghai Sword God has been causing quite a stir online, which is bound to draw them here.”As he spoke, he gazed intently at Li Zixuan, his voice tinged with concern, “And since Jianghai Martial Arts Academy serves as the public face of Jianghai City, it’s likely to attract challenges from his disciples.”

“When that time comes, Shimei, as the leader of the younger generation, you’ll probably have to step up and accept the challenge.”

“Mm, Senior Brother, don’t worry. I understand.”

Hearing this, Li Zixuan’s expression revealed determination as she nodded in response.

Once One Sword Opens Heaven’s Gate is mastered to perfection…

Winning this match will be as easy as lifting a hand!

(End of Chapter)