Chapter 1: The Sword Cultivator Soars to Great Heights

"Miss, be careful!" A loud shout suddenly came from the bodyguard beside Xiaoxue. The bodyguard, who was always vigilant about Lingyun, felt a chilling sensation the moment Xiaoxue uttered those three words. Having served as a bodyguard for nearly ten years and experienced countless battles, he instinctively associated it with a murderous intent. Almost in an instant, he... positioned himself in front of Xiaoxue...

The speed was too fast, truly too fast, so fast that the human eye could hardly keep up. However, for some reason, this scene that unfolded was deeply etched in Xiaoxue's eyes and reached her very heart

Besides ... . ... there was a peculiar boy sitting cross-legged near the fountain

Bump

"Alright, alright, it doesn't matter if I tell you; after all, many people in the family already know this. With your curious nature, it's only a matter of time before you find out. " At this point, he glanced at the boy who had been sitting cross-legged on the ground for three days without moving, and slightly lowered his voice: "He simply said, 'I am Ling Yun, here to pay my respects!'"

You little girl, you haven't listened to my words at all. Don't you think, if he really came to challenge the Grand Elder, with your meager strength, could you possibly be his opponent

Sister Yun, I have my own sense of propriety

No matter how powerful you are, you cannot escape the bullet! This thought bizarrely emerged in Xiaoxue's mind amidst her panic

Such an eccentric young man naturally caught the attention of the young girl. She blinked her lively eyes cutely and asked curiously, "Sister Yun, who is he? Why is he sitting outside your door? It's so sunny outside; isn't he afraid of getting tanned?"

Sister Yun shook her head: "We are also unclear about this. What agreement the Grand Elder had with his master thirty years ago is known to no one."

A faint voice suddenly came from in front of Xiaoxue. This was Lingyun's second sentence spoken thus far

A super luxury sedan made a beautiful turn and drove directly into a vast garden resembling a castle, coming to a stop in front of a grand square composed of numerous fountains

As soon as she finished speaking, she unexpectedly threw the sword to the ground with one hand and directly pulled out an exquisitely crafted silver pistol from her small handbag, pointing it directly at Ling Yun's forehead, and shouted angrily: "Draw the sword? Why should I draw the sword? Defeating you is still a piece of cake! No matter how powerful you are, I refuse to believe you can be more formidable than a bullet"

Xiaoxue tried several times with great effort, but she was unable to draw the sword from its sheath. Upon hearing Lingyun's contemptuous remarks, she was instantly filled with indignation and anger: "You scoundrel, you dare to mock me! Today, I will let you experience my power."

A breath

Xiaoxue had been cherished like a precious gem since childhood, surrounded by admirers wherever she went. Young gentlemen would flock to her, trying every possible means to win her favor. However, at this moment, she was completely ignored by Lingyun, who didn't even bother to open his eyes to glance at her. This behavior instantly ignited the competitive spirit within the young girl. She immediately shouted, gripping her sword with one hand: "You little brat, you dare to disregard me, the young lady? Today, I shall teach you a lesson and see what qualifications you have to be so arrogant."

Sister Yun noticed that she seemed truly ready to confront the young man, and quickly intervened, saying: "Xiaoxue, stop. The Grand Elder has instructed us not to disturb him."

However, although her words were fierce, she did not draw her sword for a long time

You do not even have the qualification to draw your sword in front of me

A spray of blood immediately blossomed from the bodyguard, as an invisible sword and a surge of energy pierced directly through the bodyguard's chest, leaving a gaping wound the size of two fingers

After the car came to a stop, a mature and beautiful woman, smiling like a blooming flower, approached immediately. Once the car door opened, she warmly embraced a young girl who had just stepped out of the vehicle.

Although this statement is arrogant to the point of being dismissive of others, what he said is, in fact, true

Rest assured, nothing will happen

Oh, what did Grandpa Dong say

Xiaoxue curled her lips and said: "No matter how powerful the ancient martial artists are now, can they surpass firearms? Even those at the innate realm may not withstand a bullet." After saying this, the young girl disregarded Sister Yun's obstruction and directly walked in front of Lingyun, commanding in a condescending tone: "Hey, you, get up."

Upon hearing this, Yun Jie realized that the two were clearly about to fall out, and her face instantly turned pale. If anything were to happen to Xiao Xue, not only would she be affected, but the entire Dong family of the ancient martial arts world would also face significant repercussions. She was now in a state of despair and quickly said, "Mr. Ling, please do not confront Xiao Xue. And Xiao Xue, quickly put away the handgun!"

Come on, Sister Yun, don't keep me in suspense. Your behavior is not good, you know.

This young man, since arriving in the car, has remained completely still, his serene demeanor as unyielding as a mountain, seemingly unaffected even by the collapse of the heavens.

Pfft

He is called Ling Yun? Is he here to pay a visit? The girl's eyes sparkled with mischief as her imagination ran wild, exaggerating, "Could it be that this guy named Ling Yun is here to challenge the Grand Elder to make a name for himself in a single battle?"

Although I am curious, I do not approve of your actions

The bodyguards nearby, seeing their master draw a gun, quickly surrounded her, their formidable figures and presence shielding Xiaoxue and Sister Yun while simultaneously keeping a watchful eye on Ling Yun. Should he dare to make any rash moves, they would not hold back and would certainly teach this audacious young man, who had the audacity to anger their young lady, a lesson with their heavy fists.

"That's simple. If he wants to make a name for himself in one battle, he must possess considerable strength. Let me test him and see for myself." After saying this, she immediately addressed a middle-aged woman dressed as a driver standing beside the car: "Aunt Chen, please bring me the sword."

A bullet was shot directly from the muzzle, propelled by the intense friction with the air, aimed at Ling Yun, who was merely three meters away.

To shoot a person who is merely three meters away is an unequivocal matter

Not drawing the sword was not due to her conscience awakening or her unwillingness to trouble Ling Yun again. She held the hilt of the sword in one hand and the scabbard in the other, straining to pull the sword out. However, no matter how hard she tried, the sword seemed completely rusted in the scabbard, refusing to budge. Her charming face turned slightly red from the exertion, adding a touch of adorableness.

The girl's appearance is by no means inferior to the beautiful woman before her, and her fresh and fashionable attire reveals a youthful and vibrant image. Her delicate and refined temperament is even more striking, effortlessly drawing the gaze of those around her.

A person's speed cannot surpass that of a bullet

Xiaoxue glanced at Lingyun, who was sitting on the ground, and with a somewhat exaggerated expression said: "No way, Sister Yun, could it be that you really think this person has the strength to challenge Grandpa Dong? How old is he? Even if he started cultivating in the womb, reaching the innate realm at this point would require extraordinary talent. The innate realm, can it be a match for Grandpa Dong?"

Ling Yun sat cross-legged like an old tree taking root, remaining indifferent.

The woman named Sister Yun chuckled softly and said, "You little girl really meddle in a lot of things at hetushucom.com."

However, it was evident that Xiaoxue was emboldened, and having been accustomed to bullying others in the past, she completely disregarded Sister Yun's words. She fixed her gaze fiercely on Ling Yun, who had just opened his eyes, and said: "Apologize to me immediately, or I will make you understand that the era in which martial artists dominated the world has already become history"

That sword, akin to a divine skill, completely shattered the preconceived notions in Xiaoxue's mind

Hmph, as long as this fellow apologizes to me, I will immediately put away the handgun. If he refuses, I would like to see whether he can still sit there unperturbed with a gun pointed at him.

"Do not worry, Grandpa Dong cares for me the most; he definitely won't mind. Besides, Sister Yun, aren't you even a little curious?"

Sister Yun, who was nearby, was immediately taken aback when she saw her actually pull out a gun. She rushed over and shouted, "Xiaoxue, what are you doing? Are you crazy? This Mr. Ling is our guest; you must not act recklessly."

However

Ah! The bodyguard has died, instantly causing Xiaoxue to exclaim in shock! She involuntarily pulled the trigger

The woman pondered for a moment, her gaze shifting back and forth between Ling Yun and the young girl, appearing somewhat hesitant. Ultimately, she made up her mind: "No matter what, the innate realm is not something you can provoke. What if he accidentally injures you? How would I explain that to your parents? Therefore, you should come in with me quickly, so I don't keep my sister and the others waiting."

At this moment, the speed of the world seemed to strangely slow down. In her panic, Xiaoxue clearly saw a flash of brilliance shooting from Lingyun's eyes as he sat cross-legged on the ground. The ability to emit light from one's eyes was something that had previously seemed utterly impossible to her. Yet at this moment, she distinctly captured that flash of brilliance in her sight.

The woman known as Sister Yun shook her head and, with a somewhat strange expression, said: "This person is indeed very strange. He arrived outside our East House three days ago and inexplicably asked us to convey a message to the Grand Elder. Then the Grand Elder instructed us not to disturb him and went into seclusion himself. We have no idea what his purpose for coming here is"

At this moment, Ling Yun, who had been sitting cross-legged, slightly opened his eyes. His gaze was calm, showing no signs of fear despite being threatened with a gun. His tone was indifferent, almost dismissive of life and death: "In three breaths, if you do not retract your handgun, I assure you that you will never have the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful sunlight again"

Sister Yun was both surprised and anxious, looking at the small handgun in her hand, she urged, "You have some restraint, do you still have some restraint? Quickly put away the handgun, what if it goes off?"

The woman named Sister Yun hurriedly caught up and said to Xiaoxue with displeasure: "Xiaoxue, you must not be unreasonable!" While saying this, she quickly apologized to Ling Yun: "I apologize, Mr. Ling. Xiaoxue is still young and does not understand. If Yun is here, I would like to apologize on her behalf."

At least everyone present thinks so

I don't care; in any case, I cannot swallow this anger today.

A distance of three meters requires no more than an instant for the speed of a bullet

However, in the next moment, what unfolded before her completely overturned her understanding of the world. In the blink of an eye, Lingyun's sword, which was placed beside her, was drawn with incredible speed. The speed at which it was drawn far surpassed that of a bullet, faster than lightning; in just a flash of light, that three-foot-long azure blade had accurately struck the bullet in mid-flight as if it were a divine skill

Nonsense, nonsense, you girl are clearly being ridiculous

I am infuriated, no need for you to count, I will count for you, 2, 3 ... ...