Chapter 367: Observing Sword Peak
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The morning mist had yet to fully dissipate, and the sky was still hazy. Lin Feng stood on the peak of a mountain, gazing into the distance. The mountain beneath his feet was called Observing Sword Peak, a place where countless cultivators came to comprehend the way of the sword.
Meng Qing stood beside him, her white dress fluttering in the wind, her expression calm. She looked at Lin Feng and said softly, "This place is indeed extraordinary. The sword intent here is dense, as if it can resonate with one's soul."
Lin Feng nodded. He could feel a faint sword intent flowing through the air, like an invisible thread connecting heaven and earth. This sword intent was not aggressive but gentle, like a breeze brushing past, yet it contained an indescribable sharpness.
"Someone is coming," Meng Qing suddenly said, her gaze turning toward the distant mountain path.
Lin Feng also looked over. Several figures were slowly walking up the mountain. The leader was a middle-aged man dressed in a green robe, his bearing extraordinary. Behind him followed several young men and women, all carrying swords on their backs, their auras sharp.
The green-robed man stopped a few dozen meters away from Lin Feng, cupped his hands, and said, "I am the Sword Observing Elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect. May I ask who you are, sir?"
Lin Feng returned the gesture and replied, "I am Lin Feng, traveling with my companion. We passed by this place and felt the sword intent here was extraordinary, so we came to take a look."
The Sword Observing Elder's eyes flickered slightly. He carefully examined Lin Feng and Meng Qing, a hint of surprise flashing in his gaze. Although the two before him appeared young, their auras were unfathomable, clearly not ordinary people.
"So it's Fellow Daoist Lin. I wonder if you have any insights into the sword intent on Observing Sword Peak?" the Sword Observing Elder asked tentatively.
Lin Feng smiled faintly and said, "The sword intent here is profound, containing the mysteries of heaven and earth. If one can comprehend it thoroughly, it will surely be of great benefit to the way of the sword."
The Sword Observing Elder's expression changed slightly. He did not expect Lin Feng to speak so directly, pointing out the essence of the sword intent on Observing Sword Peak. He couldn't help but ask, "Fellow Daoist Lin, do you know the origin of this sword intent?"
Lin Feng shook his head and said, "I only know that this sword intent is extraordinary, but I do not know its specific origin."
The Sword Observing Elder fell silent for a moment, then said, "Since Fellow Daoist Lin is interested in the sword intent here, why not stay a few more days and observe it carefully? Our Heavenly Sword Sect has a Sword Observing Platform, which is the best place to comprehend the sword intent."
Lin Feng pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Then I will trouble you."
The Sword Observing Elder smiled and said, "It is no trouble. Please follow me."
Under the guidance of the Sword Observing Elder, Lin Feng and Meng Qing arrived at the Sword Observing Platform. This was a huge bluestone platform, surrounded by clouds and mist, as if floating in the air. On the platform, there were already several cultivators sitting cross-legged, eyes closed in meditation, comprehending the sword intent.
Lin Feng found a spot and sat down cross-legged, closing his eyes to sense the sword intent in the surroundings. Meng Qing stood quietly by his side, her gaze sweeping over the surroundings, a thoughtful look in her eyes.
Time passed slowly. Lin Feng's mind gradually sank into a mysterious state. The sword intent in the surroundings seemed to come alive, swirling around him, as if trying to merge with his soul.
Suddenly, Lin Feng's body trembled slightly. He felt a sharp sword intent rushing straight into his mind, as if it wanted to tear his soul apart. He quickly operated his cultivation technique, barely stabilizing his mind.
When he opened his eyes again, he found the Sword Observing Elder looking at him with a hint of surprise in his eyes.
"Fellow Daoist Lin, have you comprehended something?" the Sword Observing Elder asked.
Lin Feng took a deep breath and said, "This sword intent is indeed extraordinary. It contains a trace of the will of the Sword Emperor, which is why it is so sharp."
The Sword Observing Elder's expression changed greatly. He stared at Lin Feng and said, "Fellow Daoist Lin, you actually sensed the will of the Sword Emperor? This is incredible!"
Lin Feng smiled faintly and said, "I just happened to touch upon it, nothing more."
The Sword Observing Elder shook his head and said, "Fellow Daoist Lin, you are too modest. The will of the Sword Emperor on Observing Sword Peak has been here for thousands of years, but very few have been able to sense it. Your talent in the way of the sword is truly astonishing."
Lin Feng was about to say something when suddenly, a powerful aura swept over from afar. He looked up and saw a figure rapidly approaching in the sky, landing on the Sword Observing Platform in the blink of an eye.
It was a young man dressed in black, his face cold, his eyes sharp as swords. As soon as he appeared, the sword intent on the entire Sword Observing Platform seemed to become restless, surging violently.
"Who are you?" the Sword Observing Elder asked with a frown.
The black-clad young man glanced at the Sword Observing Elder, then fixed his gaze on Lin Feng, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth. "I am the Sword Emperor's disciple, Skyless Sword Emperor. I heard that someone on Observing Sword Peak has comprehended the Sword Emperor's will, so I came to take a look."
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire Sword Observing Platform fell silent. Everyone looked at the black-clad young man in shock, their eyes filled with disbelief.
The Sword Observing Elder's face changed dramatically. He stared at the black-clad young man and said in a trembling voice, "You... you are the Sword Emperor's disciple?"
The black-clad young man, Skyless Sword Emperor, sneered and said, "That's right. I have been cultivating on Observing Sword Peak for many years, yet I never expected someone else to comprehend the Sword Emperor's will before me. Interesting, truly interesting."
As he spoke, his gaze fell on Lin Feng, a hint of fighting spirit flashing in his eyes. "You, come and fight me."