Chapter 96

The title of "Jianxian" held great significance among the martial artists of the Jianghu. It was not a nickname that could be obtained simply by desiring it. Only a single Daoist, who possessed the most outstanding character and martial arts skills, could earn the right to be called by that name. In this sense, Mingjing, the Yueshan Jianxian, was one of the most renowned Jianxians in the martial world, even to this day.

However, surprisingly, he was not the kind of person born with innate talent. On the contrary, he was once called the worst dullard and was looked down upon. Yet, his talent lay in his unwavering and consistent effort, which never ceased. Despite the numerous jeers from those around him, he steadfastly walked his own path. In his later years, he finally reached the Huajing realm.

Only then did the Huangshan Sect belatedly realize his value and elevate him to the position of Sect Leader to enhance the sect's reputation. However, he rejected this and chose to embark on a belated journey through the Jianghu. He moved solely for justice, punishing evildoers without regard for their status, and saved countless innocent people who were suffering. Through this decade-long journey, he became known as the Jianxian.

However, the Zhengma Great War broke out at that time. He returned to the Huangshan Sect, ignored the Sect Leader and the Elders who refused to participate, and selected a hundred elite warriors to advance to the Blood Mist Valley. There, he fought to the end, protecting his disciples and comrades, until he was pierced by hundreds of swords and met his end.

The Wulin Alliance, recognizing his valor, accepted the Huangshan Sect as one of the Nine Great Sects solely because of the name "Yueshan Jianxian."

"Haha, it could turn out this way. To obtain the Huajing Skeleton because of the degenerate disciples, who would have thought."

Youshenyun watched the formidable presence of Yueshan Jianxian and smiled contentedly. In fact, when Youshenyun first realized his existence in the Blood Mist Valley, he thought it would be difficult to bring him to his side. The reason was simple.

Taking the case of Tianfengkai Zong Liao as an example, the deceased of the Huajing realm possessed completely different, unpredictable characteristics from previous deceased. It was unknown what conditions would be required to capture him, but since Yueshan Jianxian's sect, the Huangshan Sect, was still around, he might even show hostility towards Youshenyun.

However, after much deliberation, Youshenyun awakened him. To fight against the Blood Sect, he had to take any risk.

But the actions of the awakened Yueshan Jianxian were beyond his expectations.

"...I cannot trust your memories."

He claimed to have read Youshenyun's memories and requested to see the disciples of the Huangshan Sect. After confirming the faces of the degenerate disciples, Yueshan Jianxian, filled with anger, decided to help Youshenyun punish them.

'What is this?'

'...Is that skeleton the Jianxian?'

'It's impossible! This can't be happening!'

The Elders, caught off guard, looked at each other, unsure of what to do. They couldn't easily draw their swords.

If the skeleton were indeed Yueshan Jianxian, drawing swords against him would be tantamount to committing a grave sin.

The Elders continued to deny this in their minds, but the moonlight-like, brilliant aura emanating from the skeleton's body was clearly the absolute martial art of the Yueshan Jianxian, the Yueyun Heart Technique.

At that moment, a mournful voice echoed in their minds.

"...Those who have defiled the name of the Huangshan Sect with evil. I will put an end to everything with my own hands."

"..."

The Elders' eyes trembled as if an earthquake had struck. The voice belonged to the skeleton before them.

Qingshui Daozhang frowned at the disciples' reactions.

'Fools! To be toyed with by such a creature.'

He then shouted in a powerful voice.

"Daring to mock us with such a mere ghost! Do you think we cannot recognize the elders of our sect!"

Qingshui Daozhang's harsh shout snapped the Elders back to their senses, and they tightened their grip on their swords.

'Right, that skeleton can't be the Jianxian!'

'How dare they mock us!'

Their eyes filled with renewed hostility.

"Attack!"

Swish! Swish!

At Qingshui Daozhang's command, the five Elders rushed towards Yueshan Jianxian, their figures flickering like mirages. This was the phenomenon that occurred when the Huangshan Sect's ultimate technique, Yunhai Huanzong Step, reached the eighth level.

Swish! Swish!

"Haah!"

"Die!"

Their swords, emitting sharp whistling sounds as they sliced through the air, were a blur of light. Without exchanging words, they united to form the Huangshan Sect's ultimate formation, the Moonlight Sword Formation, attacking from five directions simultaneously.

Yueshan Jianxian, however, remained calm. He didn't even think about drawing his sword.

Thud.

He simply stepped forward into the space they occupied.

Whoosh! Swish!

Then, he delivered a simple, horizontal slash towards his enemies.

The aftermath was far from insignificant.

"Ugh!"

"Ah!"

The five Elders, taken aback by Yueshan Jianxian's sword path, struggled to block the attack. The immense power in the sword forced them to retreat hastily, their confusion evident.

'This... this guy!'

'How did he pinpoint the single point where our powers converge in the Moonlight Sword Formation?'

Indeed, as if he knew everything about the Moonlight Sword Formation, he easily pinpointed the single position where their powers combined, disrupting the formation's flow.

With the harmony of their powers shattered, the internal energy of the formation was completely disrupted.

'How could he know the exact method to break it... Ah!'

Suddenly, a forgotten fact came to mind. The creator of the Moonlight Sword Formation was Yueshan Jianxian himself.

'No way!'

'Could that skeleton really be...!'

As this thought crossed their minds, an indescribable unease rose within them.

Rustle! Swish!

A pure, powerful aura began to surge from Yueshan Jianxian's sword, and a silver sword beam shone brilliantly.

Seeing this, the Elders' swords wavered.

'Fools!'

Unable to bear it, Qingshui Daozhang rushed forward like a bolt of lightning.

"Enough! How long will you cling to the insignificant sword of Huangshan! Use the new power you've obtained!"

At the same time, he fully unleashed the power of the Demon God he had received from the Blood Sect. Corrupted mana began to surge through his body.

Crack! Crack!

The five Elders, like Qingshui Daozhang, also drew upon the power of the Demon God. Their bodies swelled like balloons, their clothes tearing apart.

The skin of the five Elders turned a deep gray, like stone. Bones protruded from their backs, forming four wings.

Qingshui Daozhang transformed into a massive figure, as tall as the second floor of the hall.

As Qingshui Daozhang, who had completed his transformation, lifted his head, a giant, blood-red eye shone eerily.

The Daoists of the Huangshan Sect were now completely possessed by demonic energy. The last traces of righteous energy had vanished.

"Ha ha ha! The power is overwhelming! Yes, this is the true power that will rule the world!"

Qingshui Daozhang, consumed by madness, shouted with a powerful voice.

But Youshenyun, seeing this, clicked his tongue and said disdainfully.

"Tsk, goblins and cyclops. If you were going to give me something, why not the power of better creatures?"

Seeing Youshenyun, who showed no fear, Qingshui Daozhang trembled with rage.

"Arrogant to the end! I will tear you limb from limb!"

Swish! Swish!

Qingshui Daozhang and the Elders immediately rushed towards Youshenyun. The ground shook with each step of Qingshui Daozhang, but Youshenyun merely drew upon the dark mana.

"I already told you, your enemy is not me."

Youshenyun said in a mocking tone.

Whoosh!

He then cast a power enhancement skill on Yueshan Jianxian, who stood in front of him. With the hidden condition met, all of his abilities increased by 200%, and the power enhancement skill made his strength even more uncontrollable. This level was comparable to the early stages of the Xianjing realm.

Yueshan Jianxian reached the enemies at an incredible speed, leaving countless afterimages. His movement was nearly perfect.

The five Elders, encountering him first, attacked with their sharp, blade-like wings.

At that moment, Yueshan Jianxian swung his silver sword. Countless sword shadows began to form along the path of the sword.

But these were not mere shadows. At the peak of illusion, everything became reality.

Countless sword beams pierced the goblins' rock-like skin and mercilessly tore their limbs apart.

"..."

"..."

The five Elders, unable to even scream, fell to the ground in pieces.

'Such a thing!'

Seeing this gruesome scene, Qingshui Daozhang's eyes filled with fear.

Swish!

Boom!

But he could not retreat. He swung his fist, filled with demonic energy, at his enemy.

At that moment, the countless sword beams of Yueshan Jianxian began to converge into one.

Swish! Swish!

With another swing of his sword, an unbelievable scene unfolded.

Rumble!

Swish!

Qingshui Daozhang's attack suddenly struck the air, following the path of the sword.

'This...!'

An unknown, immense force was pulling him. Qingshui Daozhang knew exactly what this force was.

Na Yue (拿月).

The ultimate technique of the Yueshan Jianxian, which allowed him to manipulate his opponent at will, as if grabbing the moon.

'Hmm, using human power through swordsmanship?'

Youshenyun, also surprised, watched as the massive body of Qingshui Daozhang, losing balance, fell to the ground.

Swish!

Seizing the opportunity, Yueshan Jianxian leaped onto the fallen Qingshui Daozhang.

Crack!

"Ah!"

Stomping on his chest with a burst of energy, Youshenyun shattered Qingshui Daozhang's ribs, which pierced his lungs.

Black blood gushed from Qingshui Daozhang's mouth.

As his vision blurred, the brilliant sword beam of Yueshan Jianxian entered his field of view.

'Ah, this is the sword of Huangshan!'

As the regret of his actions filled his mind, a chilling slicing sound echoed, and he became a cold, lifeless corpse.

With the preliminary battle concluded, Youshenyun turned his gaze to the fifth floor of the hall, where Yan Tian Shi was located.

'...One more.'

He then focused his killing intent on the final opponent.

The Martial World's Reincarnated Ranker