NOVGO.NET Chapter 2004 - 1950–1951: Talisman Sword Skill – The Sword Emperor’s Thoughts
Chapter 2004: Chapter 1950–1951: Talisman Sword Skill – The Sword Emperor’s Thoughts
“This Lord Bai Qicang’s Sword Path seems to be no less than the Jade Emperor!” A True Immortal couldn’t help but exclaim in the Sword Sect.
The Sword Sect is considered by countless swordsmen as the Holy Land of Sword Cultivators, and the Sword Emperor is naturally recognized as one of the strongest in the Sword Path in the world.
The reason for being one of the strongest is because the Sword Emperor once said that there are a few other strong individuals whose Sword Path can stand shoulder to shoulder with his, namely Longevity Taoist Monarch Pei Xuanjing, Ancestor Celestial Master, Emperor Wenchang, and the Bodhisattva of the Buddhism School who practices the Sword Path of Karma.
However, in the eyes of some powerhouses within the Sword Sect, this is just the modesty of the Sword Emperor. Perhaps the combat power of those mighty ones can rival the Sword Emperor, but when it comes to the attainment in the Sword Path alone, the Sword Emperor should be at the very pinnacle of existence.
After all, over the years, while other strong individuals have each pursued their own sword cultivation, only the Sword Emperor has focused solely on the Sword Path, thus becoming renowned across heaven and earth for it.
Of course, this is just the thought of ordinary disciples of the Sword Sect. Only the many elders of the Sword Sect, who truly understand the Sword Emperor, know how prideful the Sword Emperor is. If he truly believed in his Sword Path’s supremacy, the Sword Emperor certainly wouldn’t be modest in this regard.
Today, when Lord Bai Qicang demonstrated such Sword Path, it made many Sword Sect disciples clearly realize that the Sword Emperor’s words might not be false.
After all, if Lord Bai Qicang, the disciple of the Ancestor Celestial Master, has such a Sword Path, then the Sword Path of the Ancestor Celestial Master might be even more terrifying.
“It seems, Heavenly Master, your disciple’s attainment in the Sword Path has surpassed the master!” The Sword Emperor stood with his hands behind his back and said to the Ancestor Celestial Master beside him.
Even though the Ancestor Celestial Master had enough strength to protect Bai Qicang during his Tao Certifying, the chaotic situation led him to invite the Sword Emperor as reinforcement, in case of any eventuality.
At the moment, although nothing unexpected happened during Bai Qicang’s Tao Certifying, when Bai Qicang’s Talisman Sword was deployed, the Sword Emperor descended an incarnation on Dragon Tiger Mountain.
Hearing the Sword Emperor’s words, the Ancestor Celestial Master, seeing the battle intent in the other’s eyes, shook his head and said, “The Talisman Sword Skill has yet to reach Great Success, and is not a match for you, Sword Emperor.”
He understands the personality of the Sword Emperor, who, besides promoting the Sword Sect, constantly seeks opponents to elevate his Sword Path to greater heights. Even if it meant abandoning the Sword Sect in favor of focusing solely on the Sword Path, should the two goals conflict, the Ancestor Celestial Master suspected the Sword Emperor might choose the latter.
This man could be called a pure sword fanatic, and only such a fanatic could continually challenge Longevity Taoist Monarch, persisting despite repeated failures, never once relenting.
Even such powerful individuals as they do not care much about winning or losing once or twice, knowing there is a significant gap with Longevity Taoist Monarch. Yet facing continuous failures induces hesitation, except for the Sword Emperor, who never gives up.
Detecting the protective intent in the Ancestor Celestial Master’s words, the Sword Emperor shook his head and said, “Such Talisman Sword Skill is already enough to contend with me.”
He referred to a pure Sword Path duel, placing the two on the same realm, rather than an all-out battle.
The Sword Emperor carried his own pride, seeking to spar with different Sword Path powerhouses to temper his own Sword Path, not resorting to exerting authority to suppress others. Victory gained in such a manner held no true meaning for him.
His use of an incarnation when confronting the Jade Emperor wasn’t out of disdain, but to ensure the Jade Emperor’s Emperor’s Sword, the Sword of Decree, could be expressed to its fullest.
Unfortunately, the time the other had to master the Great Law Decree Technique was too limited, falling short of perfection, leaving the Sword Emperor unsatisfied.
While awaiting the Jade Emperor’s Sword of Decree to reach perfection, encountering this Talisman Sword Skill has brought him some comfort, at least enough to pass the time.
Although there are many Sword Path powerhouses in the world, few now truly interest the Sword Emperor or bring him any new insights.
The Bodhisattva of the Buddhism School, who cultivates the Sword Path of Karma, seldom emerges, and Longevity Taoist Monarch refuses to duel with him. Thus, there are few Sword Dao Practitioners truly worthy of the Sword Emperor’s attention.
Aside from Bai Qicang, there is the newly ascended True Immortal in the Heterodox Alliance, practicing the Seven Kills Sword Path. Unfortunately, this youngster had recently achieved True Immortal, and the Seven Kills Sword Path has yet to reach perfection, making it not the right time for the Sword Emperor to act.
Even with Bai Qicang’s Talisman Sword Skill, the Sword Emperor endured for a long time, waiting until he had become a Taoist Monarch to seize this moment.
Using the Talisman Method as a foundation, creating a unique Sword Path where the Talisman Method is the Sword Path, and the Sword Path is the Talisman Method, where the sword becomes a talisman and the talisman a sword, both interconnected, supplemented by the Five Thunder Righteous Law, seemingly ordinary yet demonstrating extraordinary effects in Bai Qicang’s hands.
The Sword Path, as an Art of Killing, has drawn countless powerhouses seeking to use it as their means of offense. Many attempted to integrate their expertise into the Sword Path, like the Thunder Path or the Destruction Dao, yet these Sword Paths were mediocre, often failing to express even their original power.
Hearing this, the Ancestor Celestial Master chuckled softly, saying no more, aware that speaking further with this sword fanatic would be futile.
None of it mattered, anyway—as a spar, having a Sword Path powerhouse like the Sword Emperor to test Bai Qicang’s Talisman Sword Skill is invaluable. Even in loss, it remains a great fortune.