Chapter 74 – The Sword Saint Loses His Composure! Going Berserk?

Outside Sword Valley.

The clamor of voices continued unabated.

The crowd from Jianghai City rushed through the forest, making their way toward the center of Sword Valley with excited expressions, eagerly anticipating a glimpse of the Sword God.

“Haha, this Sword Saint was so aggressive, insisting on challenging our Jianghai Sword God to a duel. Who would have thought it would end like this?”

“After this battle, it seems the so-called Sword Saint has become a clown.”

“Pah! What kind of Sword Saint is he? He even destroyed our Jianghai’s sacred martial grounds. Someone who would do something so devoid of martial virtue doesn’t deserve the title of Sword Saint!”

As they spoke.

They were about to reach the center of Sword Valley.

Some Star Warriors with heightened perception immediately sensed Qin Yang’s form turning translucent before vanishing into thin air.

“Huh?”

Elder Li exclaimed in surprise, also noticing that the Sword God’s aura felt off.

It was as if he had disappeared into nothingness.

………………………

Inside Sword Valley.

A cool breeze swept through, thick with Sword Qi.

The three of them stared at the empty spot where Qin Yang had been, as if the earlier battle had been nothing but a dream.

“What’s going on?”

Huyan Jian looked bewildered, walking around the spot where Qin Yang had stood.

How could a living person just vanish like that?

And it didn’t seem like the traces of any movement technique.

Instead, it was more like a ghost dissolving silently in the sunlight!

Such a bizarre situation left even Li Zixuan, standing beside him, utterly confused.

Just moments ago, her teacher had been right beside her!

And now he was gone just like that?

So quickly it was impossible to react!

“Master, where is the Jianghai Sword God?”

Huyan Jian turned to the Grassland Sword Saint and asked.

But after he spoke, Yuwen Xuan did not respond.

With his hands clasped behind his back, he walked over to the spot where Qin Yang had disappeared, his expression shifting multiple times.

Excitement, contemplation, embarrassment… a myriad of complex emotions flickered across his face until, finally, his gaze turned dark and gloomy.

One must understand.

As a Peak Grandmaster Realm expert, his perception was extremely sharp.

If the Jianghai Sword God had used a movement technique, it would have been impossible for him to leave no trace behind.

But at this moment.

The surrounding space was tranquil, without the slightest hint of disturbance.

Therefore, the only explanation now was…

A doppelganger!

The Jianghai Sword God had never even come in person!

He had actually fought for so long against a mere doppelganger?

And worse, he had lost!

At this realization, Yuwen Xuan felt dizzy, his anger surging, and he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood!

“Pfft!”

A mist of blood sprayed forth, staining a large patch of the ground, adding a touch of desolation to the scene.

“Master!”

Huyan Jian was startled and hurried forward to support Yuwen Xuan. “Master, what’s wrong?”

“Hahahaha……”

Yuwen Xuan let out a bitter, mournful laugh, the taste of blood thick in his throat as it continuously trickled from the corner of his mouth. He murmured in despair:

“A doppelganger… just a doppelganger…”

“Jianghai Sword God, so this is how much I weigh in your eyes…”

Despair erupted within him instantly.

At this moment, he finally realized.

Just how vast the gap was between him and the Jianghai Sword God.

Like mountains and oceans, it was an insurmountable chasm he could never cross in this lifetime.

In that earlier battle, he had given it his all, yet he couldn’t even defeat the other’s doppelganger!

The thought struck him.

Yuwen Xuan’s Sword Heart…

shattered.

The sky gradually brightened, the sun climbing higher. He gazed up at the vast heavens, leaning against his disciple’s support, allowing the blood to flow freely from his mouth and nose.

He stretched out a withered, branch-like hand, desperately reaching toward the sea of clouds above.

Again and again.As if trying to grasp something…

But the sky remained forever distant, forever beyond reach…

Finally.

Under the watchful eyes of Li Zixuan and Huyan Jian, he lowered his futile hand, closed his eyes in despair, and immediately fell unconscious.

“Master!”

Huyan Jian panicked at the sight, quickly steadying Yuwen Xuan while completely bewildered.

He had never seen his master in such a state.

With his Sword Heart completely shattered and his face full of collapse, it was clearly a precursor to qi deviation!

Thinking this.

Huyan Jian didn’t dare hesitate, immediately supporting Yuwen Xuan as they left Sword Valley.

The empty Sword Valley soon contained only Li Zixuan alone.

She silently watched the master and disciple depart, feeling relieved in her heart.

“So it was just teacher’s doppelganger earlier.”

Li Zixuan chuckled softly, her eyes sparkling with excitement as she looked at where Qin Yang had disappeared.

After all, how powerful was the Grassland Sword Saint?

When he drew his sword, the entire Jianghai City had to temporarily retreat from his brilliance.

Yet despite this, such a powerful individual was defeated by teacher using only a doppelganger!

Without even his true self present…

It was unbelievable!

Just how powerful was teacher’s true strength then!?

As Li Zixuan was pondering this.

Suddenly!

Multiple whooshing sounds broke through the air around them as the people from Jianghai City finally arrived at the scene.

The moment they landed, they were shocked by the devastating surroundings.

Throughout the canyon.

Large and small craters were everywhere, with lingering Sword Intent swirling about, resembling the remnants of an ancient battlefield.

The mountain rocks had collapsed, nearly flattened into a plain.

Enough to show how intense the battle had been!

“Xuan Xuan, are you alright?!”

Elder Li stepped forward, coming before Li Zixuan. When he heard the Commander say his disciple had charged into Sword Valley, his heart had immediately sunk.

For someone in the Acquired Realm to get involved in a Grandmaster-level battle was extremely dangerous.

Just the aftershocks of the fight alone could have killed her.

Plus, how spectacular had the clash between the Sword God and Sword Saint been just now?

The chances of Li Zixuan surviving were minuscule.

Elder Li had even prepared for the worst.

But fortunately, it seemed.

Li Zixuan appeared to be unharmed.

“I’m fine, teacher.”

Li Zixuan shook her head slightly, raising her hand and waving it.

Hearing this, Elder Li’s anxious heart finally settled.

After all, Li Zixuan’s family had entrusted her to him.

If she had been seriously injured, he would have had difficulty explaining it to her family.

At that moment, a stern, sharp command suddenly rang out.

“Everyone, split into emergency teams and inspect the scene!”

The Star Martial Police Department Commander ordered those around him, dispatching personnel to check the situation. After arranging everything, he too came to Li Zixuan’s side.

“Miss Li, since you were here in Sword Valley just now, could you please tell us everything you witnessed. Routine procedure, your cooperation is appreciated, thank you.”

“Mm.”

Li Zixuan nodded lightly and said, “Commander, please go ahead with your questions.”

“Good, no need to be nervous. We just need to clarify some matters.”

The Commander’s expression was grave as he pulled out a notepad from his pocket, methodically questioning Li Zixuan about the details of the battle in Sword Valley.

After all, Yuwen Xuan’s destruction of Sword Valley was undoubtedly against regulations.

The necessary paperwork and procedures still had to be followed.

A short while later.The Commander set down his pen and handed the notebook to Elder Li.

Elder Li took it, reviewed the contents to understand the sequence of events, then glanced at Li Zixuan before asking his final question:

“Xuan Xuan, where is Lord Sword God? Why haven’t I seen him?”

“Oh, that… Teacher, he didn’t actually come. What you saw earlier was just a doppelganger…”

“What?”

Hearing this, Elder Li’s eyes widened abruptly. “The one who defeated the Sword Saint… was merely a doppelganger of his?”

(End of Chapter)