Chapter 1578: You’re Stepping on My Head, Awooo
Chapter 1578: Chapter 1578: You’re Stepping on My Head, Awooo
"Could it be that he was chopped into pieces with that axe, not even leaving any scraps!" Yue Fanchen also came over and said looking at the empty pit.
Mu Hanyan shook her head. With Gai Huangji’s strength, he shouldn’t die leaving no remnants.
"That old man ran away." Suddenly, a deep voice came from the side.
"Who?" Yue Fanchen was startled by the unfamiliar voice.
"It’s me," the voice continued.
"Who are you?" Yue Fanchen asked.
"You’ll know who I am if you move your foot, you’re stepping on my head, oww."
Only then did Yue Fanchen realize that the speaker was Taowu, and he quickly stepped aside.
Taowu finally clawed away the broken stones and dirt above its head, and gasped for breath, "Phew, so terrifying, truly terrifying."
It was obvious that the axe had also drained it considerably, making its already semi-transparent form even weaker.
"You said Gai Huangji ran away?" Mu Hanyan asked.
"That old man self-destructed his Divine Sword and exploded the Sword Spirit to save his life, though he got quite injured," Taowu replied.
Only then did Mu Hanyan notice the metallic fragments scattered in the pit, originating from Gai Huangji’s longsword.
With his status as a Divine Guardian Priest, it’s no surprise that the sword he wielded wasn’t ordinary, and Mu Hanyan was taken aback by his decisive action.
For cultivators, a Divine Artifact-quality longsword is extremely rare and cherished as life itself. To them, a longsword is not merely a weapon but the closest, most dependable partner, even considered kin; hence the ancient saying that "the sword and the wielder share fate," with many choosing to end their lives on the spot if their sword gets damaged.
That Gai Huangji could self-destruct his Divine Sword and explode the Sword Spirit at the critical moment, not everyone could do that.
Although Gai Huangji ultimately managed to escape, preserving life itself was a blessing, leaving Mu Hanyan with few regrets.
"Are you okay?" Mu Hanyan asked Taowu.
"Thank you for your concern, Master, I’m okay. I’ll be fine after recuperating for a while," Taowu said, taken aback and grateful when it saw Mu Hanyan’s caring gaze.
"You return first then," said Mu Hanyan.
If it were other Exotic Beasts, taking Elixirs would be effective, but Taowu, being just a Beast Soul Avatar, needs to return to the Beast Soul Hall to recover.
"Yes, Master," Taowu’s figure flickered and disappeared from view.
"Elder Ao, how are your injuries?" Mu Hanyan approached Ao Fangchen and the others, offering them several Elixirs.
"Thank you," Ao Fangchen said, taking the Elixirs.
Wei Xiaotian nodded and also accepted the Elixirs.
After fighting side by side against an enemy, there was no hostility in each other’s eyes but still not much closeness either.
"Uncle, quickly comprehend this Sword Soul," Mu Hanyan said to Yue Fanchen, estimating that it wouldn’t be long before the Holy Soul Illusion Realm closed and not wanting to waste any time.
"Why don’t you comprehend it yourself?" Yue Fanchen asked.
Previously, he didn’t know the depth of this Sword Soul, only that it could help repair his foundation, so he took the chance without hesitation. Now, knowing its extraordinary nature, he’s embarrassed to take advantage.
"No need, I’ve already comprehended it. Otherwise, how would I have used that sword strike in the earlier battle with Elder Ao?" Mu Hanyan replied with a smile.
That Sword Soul was merely condensed by her Divine Sense in a past life, its contents were already within her bloodline. Her ability to trigger its power earlier was due to her having grasped her own Sword Dao, which includes the Sword Intent of the Sword Soul, removing any need for further comprehension.
Yue Fanchen thought for a moment and agreed, calming his heart, and sat cross-legged, beginning to concentrate and comprehend the Sword Soul.
Wei Xiaotian watched Yue Fanchen with envy but ultimately said nothing, just sighed deeply in his heart. Although he fought fiercely earlier, helping Mu Hanyan, he knew no matter how hard he fought, falling into Gai Huangji’s hands is a dead end. In reality, Mu Hanyan had saved his life, making him embarrassed to compete with them further.
The most important point is, with his current injuries, would he be able to compete?
"Mu Hanyan, thank you for today’s events. A lifesaving favor, this old man shall remember. Let’s put past matters to rest," Ao Fangchen said, though arrogant and overbearing in nature, he was straightforward and upright, rising to perform a courtesy to Mu Hanyan.
"Elder Ao, no need for formality. I was in the wrong in some past matters," Mu Hanyan hurriedly said, helping Ao Fangchen up.
Mu Hanyan never wanted deep enmity with the Holy Court’s people, Ao Fangchen’s words fitting her intentions. Seeing this straightforward elder improved her impression of him greatly.
"Yutang, come and apologize to Young Master Mu," Ao Fangchen said to Han Yutang.
Mu Hanyan may not wish to feud with them, but Ao Fangchen was even less inclined to feud with Mu Hanyan, who showed her fearsome feats in today’s battles. Knowing that Mu Hanyan is only in the Great Sword Master Realm, yet she trounced a group of Sword Saint Realm experts and pressured even mighty figures like Gai Huangji. What kind of power will she wield when reaching Sword Saint Realm?
Thinking of his age, soon gone to wherever life or death leads, Ao Fangchen worried that if Mu Hanyan held resentment towards Han Yutang, one day, Yutang might perish leaving no trace. So Ao Fangchen had Han Yutang apologize, not understanding his concern.
"I’m sorry," Han Yutang said under pressure, though lackadaisical, showing little sincerity, despite Ao Fangchen’s stern demeanor.
"Don’t you respect your master’s words?" Ao Fangchen’s heart burned seeing Han Yutang dismissive of his kind intentions, raising his hand violently.
"No need to be angry, Elder Ao. It’s just a small matter, he apologized, and that’s enough," Mu Hanyan advised.
Even though Han Yutang’s sulky look resembled a child not grown up, Mu Hanyan couldn’t be bothered with him. Moreover, his cultivation was now wasted, pursuing this matter further seemed overly punitive.
"Given Young Master Mu’s consideration, let’s forgive you for now," Ao Fangchen thought of Han Yutang’s earlier self-sacrificing rescue, lowering raised hands in the end.
"By the way, how did you get here?" Ao Fangchen suddenly asked Han Yutang.
"Seeing you bring out the Seven Star Heavenly Positioning Plate last night, I guessed you’d exact revenge, so I came to see the truth. Although I lost cultivation, I carried several Magic Artifacts, unfearful of the Holy Soul Illusion Realm’s Sword Soul pressure," Han Yutang said, showing the Magic Artifacts.
Just curious again, this curiosity to see everything is hard to shake, even until death. Mu Hanyan felt speechless about Han Yutang’s bad habits.