Chapter 89: Testing the Sword

Chapter 89: Testing the Sword

Deep in the valley, since Su Mo had encountered Liu Suifeng, how could he not deliver the escort?

The sword borrower nodded slightly but did not mention borrowing the sword.

With a light tap of his toe, he was already on the roof of Xuanji Cottage.

He sat with his arms hugging his knees, silently watching the battle between the Lord of Blood Sea and Liu Suifeng.

A third emotion appeared on his face—confusion—besides fatigue and anger.

"Almost... just a little more...

"Is this a good sword?

"What exactly is a good sword?"

His eyes were unfocused, and a faint murmur escaped from his lips.

Wei Ziyi glanced up at the sword borrower and whispered to Su Mo, "He's indeed here for you?"

"He's here for the sword."

Su Mo gently patted the box behind him and undid it.

Opening the lid revealed the Dragon Roar inside.

He took out the Dragon Roar and looked at the two people beside him:

"Sister Xiaoyun, Miss Wei, would you like to watch this fight?"

Yang Xiaoyun responded with an "Oh": "Do you have any confidence?"

Su Mo nodded lightly.

"Alright then."

Yang Xiaoyun said no more, stepping back slightly, holding her Longyu Spear to observe the enemy for Su Mo.

Wei Ziyi gave Su Mo a deep look: "Chief Su, remember to be careful."

"Of course."

Wei Ziyi laughed and turned around, stepping aside from Xuanji Cottage to watch from afar.

The three Real People first retracted their gaze from the sword borrower, and the Lord of Burning Blood shook his head gently:

"Youngsters, relying on decent skills, think they can roam the martial world. They don't realize that there's always someone better. Such arrogance will be dealt with by the Heavens or by Youquan Cult!"

The Lord of Coagulating Blood stared at the Dragon Roar in Su Mo's hand, hesitating: "Hmm, if this sword is the reward, would the Sect Leader help me kill the Lord and promote me instead?"

Only True Person Hidden Name frowned: "Don't underestimate him; this young man is far from ordinary."

"...I see you're still a frightened bird. Last night, when you brought back that thing, the Lord was delighted and restored your Blood Transformation cultivation. With our combined powers, how could we lose to a mere youngster?"

The Lord of Blood Sea practiced the Blood Sea Supplement Scripture, which originated from the Youquan Scripture.

The Blood Transformation, Coagulating Blood, and Burning Blood Orders practiced three martial arts derived from the Blood Sea Supplement Scripture.

Thus, their martial arts were interconnected, making them as formidable as facing the Lord of Blood Sea alone.

Hearing this, Su Mo was slightly taken aback.

What did True Person Hidden Name bring back?

Was staying at Jade Willow Villa not just about guarding the place?

But rather, for another purpose?

Recalling what True Person Hidden Name said about inviting him to join Youquan Cult, and seeing the figure at the entrance today, something vaguely dawned on Su Mo.

However, now was not the time for detailed contemplation.

He gripped the sword hilt: "I suggest you listen to True Person Hidden Name and not be careless!

"I've recently learned a new sword technique. To truly understand it, I need to test it in combat.

"The Lord of Blood Sea would have been the perfect opponent, but unfortunately, the Master of Jade Willow Villa has claimed him. Also, I need to find the original one and set up outside the valley, hence the earlier scene at Xuanji Cottage.

"Fortunately, I have three esteemed seniors here.

"All I ask is that you give me your all in this test, allowing me to unleash fifteen strikes!"

Buzz!

With a buzzing sound, the Dragon Roar was unsheathed.

Su Mo held the sword with one hand, still somewhat awkwardly.

As the saying goes, amateurs watch the spectacle, experts discern the essence.

From his initial stance, it was clear he had just started learning this sword technique.

The Lord of Burning Blood sneered: "Are you trying to scare me? Boy, come stab me and see..."

Before he finished, Su Mo indeed complied.

In a swift motion, the long sword was already at his face.

Razor-sharp and fierce, it is rare in the world!

Immediately, he sidestepped, flicking his finger lightly. With a hum, blood appeared, and the Lord of the Blood Burning Order had an additional sword mark on his hand.

"How dare you!?"

The Lord of the Blood Burning Order flew into a rage. Su Mo's initial movements were clearly awkward, yet his strikes were instantly lethal. This sword technique was extremely peculiar; with each point of the blade, the killing intent was even more ferocious than his own.

Caught off guard, he was injured.

However, the inner strength of the Burning Abyss Art had already landed on the sword, intending to infiltrate Su Mo's body.

But unexpectedly, Su Mo merely shook his longsword, and with a surge of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Art, the inner strength of the Burning Abyss Art dissipated.

He lifted his foot again, and another sword strike approached.

He tried to resist but had lost the initiative. This time, a finger flew away.

"This can't be..."

The previous sword strike was out of anger, but now, there was fear.

Despite the initial awkwardness, the first sword strike revealed its sharpness.

And the second sword strike carried even greater killing intent.

This sword technique... seems to be born for killing!

Immediately, the Lord of the Blood Burning Order retreated, stopping the bleeding from his severed finger. He shouted:

"Indeed formidable, Huaxue, do you know what this sword technique is? How could it be so sinister?"

"...I have no idea!"

Zangming Zhenren's head was buzzing. Inside Jade Willow Villa, Su Mo used his fists.

Why did he suddenly use a sword now?

And such a vicious sword technique?

Wasn't the item on his back supposed to be delivered to Liu Suifeng?

But they had no time to investigate further because Su Mo was already advancing with his sword.

Each sword strike was more ferocious than the last.

The third sword strike slashed through half of Zangming Zhenren's palm.

The fourth sword strike severed the tendons of the Lord of the Blood Coagulation Order's left hand.

The three lords were all exceptional martial artists. Zangming Zhenren alone had a great reputation in the southwest.

Together, the three could match even the accomplished Liu Suifeng.

Yet under Su Mo's sword, they were like children, unable to defend against his slashes and thrusts!

In that moment, their hearts filled with shock and anger.

Fortunately, the three lords joined forces, channeling three different demonic arts, unleashing the power of the Blood Sea Heaven-Replenishing Record.

Instantly, within Profound Theory Valley, many disciples of the Youquan Cult fighting against righteous martial artists died.

Their blood and qi formed threads, connecting to the three lords, healing their wounds.

But while wounds could be healed, severed limbs could not regrow; only the cuts were mended, but what was lost was truly gone.

Even so, the three lords had no confidence against Su Mo's increasingly lethal sword strikes.

Su Mo's sword technique became more ruthless with each strike.

Every move aimed to kill, every form to steal souls.

Moreover, each time he executed a move, the sword technique improved, reaching mastery in mere moments.

Wei Ziyi, from Cold Moon Palace, was a skilled swordsman. At this moment, her face turned pale: "What kind of sword technique is this?"

Yang Xiaoyun recalled Su Mo's mention of the "Great Marvelous Art," and her heart stirred as she said:

"Xiao Mo encountered something extraordinary and received sword training from a mysterious master, indeed unique."

This explained the origin of the sword technique, albeit vaguely, using terms like "mysterious master" to avoid suspicion.

But Wei Ziyi was too focused to notice the details, her gaze fixed: "Is he... holding back?"

With her keen eyesight, she could see that although the three lords were powerful, if Su Mo wanted to kill them, they would already be dead.

She couldn't understand why Su Mo was showing mercy.

"The sword... has not reached its limit, there is still room... with each strike, the room diminishes. If it reaches its limit..."

The Borrowed Sword, at some point, stopped watching Liu Suifeng and the Blood Sea Lord's fight, descending from the roof to stand near Wei Ziyi, staring intently at the battle.

Wei Ziyi instinctively looked at the Borrowed Sword.

If it reaches its limit, what then?

“... immeasurable, sending chills down one's spine.”

The sword borrower’s hands trembled slightly, and their gaze became even more cautious.