Chapter 34

The first bolt of lightning struck the clone of the White Rainbow Sword, causing it to tremble. Then the second, third... a series of bolts struck the White Rainbow Sword, forcefully extinguishing the clone. Lin Fan did not stop; the lightning continued to be produced endlessly, quickly flying out from his palm.

Zhang Tongyuan hurriedly retrieved the main body of the White Rainbow Sword. "You can't break it this time, right?"

Lin Fan retracted his fingers with a smile and extended them again: "Electricity!"

A small bolt of lightning from the Metal element struck Zhang Tongyuan's body, only making him pause momentarily, with almost no effect. But Zhang Tongyuan did not expect that a second, third, fourth... endless bolts of lightning would strike him. Due to the interference of the lightning, Zhang Tongyuan could not complete his sword technique, and thus could not command the White Rainbow Sword to attack Lin Fan.

However, Zhang Tongyuan was at the Sword Mastery realm, where the sword and the person were one, and their hearts and intentions were in sync. With a silent command, the White Rainbow Sword slashed towards Lin Fan.

Seeing the sword coming with a sharp aura, Lin Fan split into two. The sword pierced through one Lin Fan, who then disappeared, while the other Lin Fan continued to release lightning.

"Damn!" Ximen Shuai understood and couldn't help but curse. Lin Fan used the Earth Lightning Talisman for the lightning and the Metal Lightning Talisman for the small bolts. As for splitting into two, he used the Clone Talisman. Then he used the Soul Sealing Talisman on his main body, so the White Rainbow Sword would only attack the clone with true qi. However, Lin Fan didn't bring any talismans, and even if he did, he would need time to cast the talisman spells...

"Your grandmother!" Zhang Tongyuan was very angry. This wasn't a fight; it was a torture. Zhang Tongyuan closed his eyes and then opened them, forming the sword technique with his hand...

Lin Fan was surprised that the lightning had no effect on Zhang Tongyuan. Ximen Shuai, who understood, said, "This is called the Refinement of the Five Elements. You used Metal Lightning, so he turned himself into a Fire body, which overcomes Metal."

Water overcomes Fire, but if the Fire is strong enough, it can still dry up the Water. Lin Fan's lightning was not particularly powerful, so it had no effect on Zhang Tongyuan's Fire body. Lin Fan intended to switch to Water Lightning, but Zhang Tongyuan did not give him the time. The Sixty-Four White Rainbow Swords were already ready to attack.

At this moment, a green shadow shot at Zhang Tongyuan's head at the speed of light. Before Zhang Tongyuan could react, the green shadow struck the White Rainbow Sword protecting him. The immense force made Zhang Tongyuan cry out and fall to the ground. Zhang Tongyuan, furious, flew up, but another green shadow struck him down. Zhang Tongyuan prepared to fly up again, but the green shadow was already there, smashing him to the ground.

Another green shadow struck, and the White Rainbow Sword still intercepted it, but Zhang Tongyuan's lower body was buried in the soil. Like a pile driver, the green shadows hammered Zhang Tongyuan into the ground. When Zhang Tongyuan was level with the soil, the green shadow returned to Lin Fan's hand. What else could it be but the Green Jade Buddha Knife?

This surprised Ximen Shuai. What had Lin Fan been doing this year? What other tricks did he have up his sleeve? As he thought, Ximen Shuai added a move, blocking the exit with a large rock, completely burying Zhang Tongyuan alive. The two remained on guard for a while, but Zhang Tongyuan showed no signs of movement. Lin Fan was surprised: "Is he dead?" This was a big problem.

"Unlikely!" Ximen Shuai was prepared for Zhang Tongyuan to break through the rock, but there was no movement. Ximen Shuai used his powers to push the large rock aside, and the two flew to the cave entrance to look. There was no sign of Zhang Tongyuan. Ximen Shuai was both amused and frustrated. As one of the eight young masters, Zhang Tongyuan had just run away without a word. If it were him, he would have said, "The green mountains remain, and the clear waters flow," before running away. What a difference...

With nothing to worry about, they continued forward, flying lower to be more discreet. Ximen Shuai moved closer to Lin Fan: "Explain?"

"No!" Lin Fan smiled.

The Heart Talisman was a major achievement for Lin Fan after three months of seclusion. He no longer needed yellow paper or a brush; he could draw the talisman in his mind, and the lightning would follow. This saved the time needed to activate the talisman and also saved money. However, the sect leader severely criticized Lin Fan, believing he lacked ambition. Although the talisman was versatile, its power was limited. After the criticism, Lin Fan practiced the Cloud Clearing Five Elements Dao. Lin Fan's Five Elements were balanced, neither excessive nor deficient, allowing him to practice all Five Elements Dao, but this also meant he would find it difficult to achieve great success in the Five Elements Dao.

The Green Jade Buddha Knife was finally refined by Lin Fan a month ago. Its only function was to smash. The Green Jade Buddha Knife was as light as a feather in his hand, but when he used the Boundless Heart Technique to cast it, it was incredibly fast and powerful. This seemed very useful, but the Green Jade Buddha Knife had a spirit and would not kill. It could knock out a rabbit with one strike but would not kill it. This was why Lin Fan could not fully control it.

The two flew away, and a water column lifted Zhang Tongyuan out of the lake. He spat out a small fish and watched the two fly away, feeling very annoyed. Clenching his teeth, he sent a message by flying sword: "To the disciples of the Purple Dawn Hall of the Purple Sun Sect, there are two villains in the surrounding counties and towns, committing heinous crimes and defiling countless virtuous women. One wears a green Daoist robe, and the other wears a white scholar's robe. Attached is a portrait. The two villains are quite skilled and must be attacked together. Capture them and immediately inform me."

Zhang Tongyuan was not a novice like Gu Yan or Lin Fan; he was the Left Guardian of the Purple Dawn Hall of the Purple Sun Sect. When the flying sword message was sent, the Purple Dawn Hall was shaken. The Purple Dawn Hall was holding a grand ceremony for the new sect leader, and the news of the villains committing crimes within their territory caused the disciples of the Purple Dawn Hall of the Purple Sun Sect to leave the mountains to search for the villains.

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The Purple Dawn Hall was located in the Purple Dawn Mountain, and the main hall stood majestically atop the peaks, surrounded by mist and clouds, a place of abundant spiritual energy. The unique terrain of the Purple Dawn Mountain had nurtured many talented individuals.

The new sect leader, Purple Cloud Immortal, was receiving the heads of the righteous sects. Purple Cloud Immortal was originally the sect leader of the Purple Sun Sect, and because he became the sect leader, Zhang Tongyuan was promoted from disciple to guardian. From the sect leader to the disciples, everyone in the Purple Dawn Hall wore purple Daoist robes, and their status was indicated by the number of auspicious clouds on their robes. The sect leader's robe had seven auspicious clouds, while Zhang Tongyuan, as a guardian, had three.

In the main hall, guests were being entertained, with tea and fruits on the table. Representatives from various sects were seated. Purple Cloud Immortal sat at the head of the table but did not stay in his seat, instead making small talk with everyone. At this moment, a direct disciple whispered something in Purple Cloud Immortal's ear, causing his expression to tighten.

The Purple Dawn Hall was the largest sect, but it had internal issues. The sect leader of the Purple Dawn Hall was always the strongest among the ten sects, and the Purple Sun Sect, being the sect leader's trusted sect, had become a tradition. The other nine sects, like nine feudal lords, followed the sect leader's orders, but the sect leader had no authority over their internal affairs.