Chapter 2, The Flying Sword Breaks the Evil

"Why are you looking at me with such a gaze, Brother Yan?" Lu Yu felt uneasy under that gaze and quickly inquired about the reason.

Lu Yu gazed at the terrifying scene before him, yet he felt no fear in his heart. One never truly knows how brave they are until the very last moment. He watched with great interest as the branches lunged towards him, silently sighing within. He never expected that his first intimate encounter with a demon would come to an end in this manner

At that moment, the two suddenly saw a red-billed crow flying out from the trees. Yan Dan hurriedly drew his sword to strike, but still allowed it to evade and fly directly towards the northwest

At this moment, she had no other thoughts; since the prey had taken the bait, she would not be picky.

Once the spiritual sword reaches great mastery, it will possess various marvelous uses. Subsequently, it must be honed through battle to sharpen its edge and enhance its sword energy. When it reaches full mastery, it can strike a target from a thousand miles away and allow one to travel by riding the sword.

Looking at the beautiful woman whose face was filled with a pitiful expression, Lu Yu felt no stirrings in his heart. To be honest, if it weren't for the long journey he had taken through the mountains, he would have never imagined that anyone could maintain such a pristine appearance in this desolate wilderness, untainted by a speck of dust; she was either a fairy or a demon.

At that moment, Lu Yu seemed to sense a profound malice, as if he were being targeted by a hungry tiger, causing him to feel a chill all over his body

However, he was actually overthinking it. Lu Yu had no idea what the differences were. For him, Yan Dan teaching him was a matter of kindness, while not teaching him was a matter of duty. He was still clear about these matters.

Do not worry, I have already thought of a solution for you. Although I cannot impart to you the fundamental principles, our sect has also compiled a considerable number of alternative techniques. I will teach you a method of attack, which will surely ensure that those demons will come but never return

Lu Yu was also curiously observing this brother he had just met, truly not expecting that he was the legendary Sword Immortal. The stunning sword light just now, even to those who do not understand, was evidently extraordinary, as the seemingly powerful demon was reduced to nothing more than paper under the flying sword.

Brother Lu, I truly apologize. I fell into the trap of this demon, almost leading you to suffer its poisonous hands. However, you are indeed no ordinary person, as you were able to inflict such a heavy blow on this demon!" Yan Dan looked at Lu Yu in astonishment, as he never expected that this seemingly frail scholar could achieve such a feat.

"Young master, may I rest here for a moment?" The young lady's voice was ethereal, as crisp as the song of a lark

"My goodness, how many people must have been consumed to create this pile of white bones?" Lu Yu exclaimed, his eyes wide as he stared at the enormous mound of bones.

At that moment, a figure appeared outside the door

Two people were walking and talking when they suddenly saw a giant tree standing before them, towering into the clouds, entirely pitch black. Beneath the tree lay piles of white bones, creating a truly frightening sight

Just a second ago, the two people who were gazing at each other with deep affection have now completely torn off their masks. Before the hunter could enjoy his spoils, the prey has already begun its counterattack

"Miss, please have some self-respect. Mr. Lu is a man of integrity. In these desolate mountains and wilderness, I urge you to cherish yourself!" Lu Yu desperately suppressed the fear within him while fervently convincing himself.

You are quite fortunate, for the true form of this demon is a tree species. Its heartwood is a rare spiritual material, and a flying sword crafted from it will undoubtedly possess abundant spiritual energy. Furthermore, as it belongs to the wood element, it has the remarkable ability to nourish the body.

The greatest difference between the practices of unorthodox paths and the orthodox path is that the former, despite having various subtle aspects, still cannot achieve longevity; at most, it can only prolong life. Moreover, most techniques of unorthodox paths emphasize quick results, which entails numerous hidden dangers

"Monsters, behold the sword!" At this critical moment, a voice full of vigor resonated from outside the temple, sounding like celestial music to Lu Yu's ears; it was Yan Dan who had hurried over from outside.

The body of the demon seemed as if it were about to split apart, with bright light continuously emanating from the cracks. Before long, the demon was dissipated by these rays of light

A true sword immortal nurtures a celestial sword, capable of slashing off heads from a thousand miles away. If this demon encounters such a person, there is no need for the sword to be drawn; just a wisp of sword energy would be enough to send it into a state of utter terror

Sigh! I cannot yet be considered a true sword immortal; I have merely just begun my journey!" Upon mentioning this topic, Yan Dan also let out a slight sigh.

Yan Dan gazed silently at Lu Yu, who wore an expression of eager anticipation, and said: "Our sect cannot easily accept disciples, and moreover, I am not yet qualified to take on a student"

I am certainly not the kind of woman who does not know how to love myself. The truth is, my mother passed away early, and after my father remarried, he would often beat and scold me. With no other choice, I fled from home. I see that you are an honest and reliable man, which is why I had the thought of offering myself to you. I hope you will not disdain my lack of support and will show me kindness, allowing me a place to stay.

This is an extraordinarily beautiful young woman, who, even for Lu Yu, a well-traveled and knowledgeable individual, is someone who can certainly be regarded as remarkable

Brother Yan, do not underestimate me. To receive your teachings is already a great fortune from the heavens. How could I be so greedy! However, what exactly is the difference between this so-called unorthodox path and the commonly spoken orthodox path?" Lu Yu also voiced the doubts in his heart.

I see, then forget it. However, you must come up with a solution for me, otherwise I will eventually die at the hands of this monster! Lu Yu did not press the issue, as he understood that at such a young age, Yan Dan might not be able to take on the responsibility of accepting disciples.

For the demons, this incense ash is akin to burning coals; at this moment, entering its body causes unbearable pain, prompting it to emit a piercing howl uncontrollably

"You flatter me, you flatter me. It is still Brother Yan's flying sword that is truly impressive, instantly vanquishing the demons. That is what is truly remarkable!"

"What a cunning demon, it actually hid a fragment of its soul, and in this moment of carelessness, it managed to escape." Yan Dan gritted his teeth as he spoke, clutching the flying sword in his hand, and then cast a strange glance at Lu Yu.

After Yan Dan finished speaking, he elaborated on the method of cultivation, which left Lu Yu immensely excited. The path of the flying sword truly deserves its reputation as the foremost in combat; even the flying swords cultivated through this unorthodox method possess numerous remarkable uses. However, this method does not lead to immortality. No matter how advanced one's cultivation may be, it cannot extend one's lifespan. Moreover, if one uses the flying sword too frequently, damaging its spiritual essence, one must then sacrifice one's own vital blood to refine it, which can easily harm one's foundation

Lu Yu stared blankly at the branches before him, which were gradually turning to dust, and thought to himself how perilous it was. If Yan Dan had arrived just a moment later, he would have met his end here today

What a fortunate blessing it is for me to receive the favor of the young lady!" After saying this, he displayed a rather lewd expression on his face

Is this not considered a Sword Immortal?

Yan Dan elaborated on the methods of flying sword cultivation that he knew, which greatly intrigued Lu Yu. The image of a sword immortal was indeed what he aspired to become

The technique I am transmitting to you is actually derived from the way of the flying sword. In terms of offensive capabilities, it can undoubtedly rank among the top in the arts of the left path. The only drawback is that, due to the lack of fundamental methods, it cannot prolong life or be used for an extended period of time

I wonder if Brother Yan could provide more details? The Sword Immortal Lu Yu is filled with anticipation in his heart

She wore a magnificent satin gown, the delicate fabric accentuating her graceful figure, an unparalleled beauty. A pair of bright, large eyes were filled with an enchanting gaze

Ah! What followed was not a scene of sensuality, but a piercing howl.

The path of the flying sword values sincerity; first is nurturing, and second is honing

Nurturing the sword involves gradually enhancing its spirit through visualization techniques, and when the spirit reaches its full potential, it can be deemed satisfactory and fulfilling

Do not underestimate such unorthodox methods, for although they may not directly lead to immortality, their lethality is by no means inferior to those of traditional techniques" Yan Dan explained

Lu Yu stared in shock at the demon, as he never expected that the first demon he encountered in his life would be such a dramatic character. The ability to weave stories was truly remarkable.

A handful of incense ash was firmly given to the demon. This incense ash, originally intended for the gods, had been infused with the smoke of incense for a long time, and naturally possessed a hint of the property to dispel evil due to being permeated by divine power

"Sure, this temple is not run by my family!" Although Lu Yu realized that something was off about this woman, he still decided to stick to the script; otherwise, if this demoness became enraged out of shame, it would be a loss beyond measure.

However, Lu Yu was also aware that there must be limitations to the immortal's acceptance of disciples; otherwise, the world would be filled with practitioners. Therefore, he was reluctant to plead with Yan Dan any further to avoid damaging their relationship.

A beam of sword light suddenly appeared, piercing the demon's body with a speed so swift that it was almost imperceptible. Under this sword light, the seemingly hard wooden shell was as fragile as paper, offering no resistance as it was penetrated.

"Young master, are you feeling a bit cold? I see that you seem to be trembling all over!" The woman said as she slowly approached Lu Yu.

This demon is inherently cunning and excels at deceiving passersby. I have heard that this wicked demon came to slay demons and eliminate evil, yet unexpectedly, this demon is exceptionally cautious and does not dare to confront me. If it were not for your incense ash, Brother Lu, achieving merit, I fear I would not have been able to sever this demon's spirit.

Although the woman was somewhat surprised by Lu Yu's manner of responding, she still happily sat beside him

However, he also knew that the patience of this demon was about to run out. At that moment, his mind was racing, contemplating ways to survive. When he saw the incense burner that had fallen behind him, an idea suddenly struck him.

This is an alarm from the soul, and it is precisely because Lu Yu is a fusion of two souls that he possesses such keen intuition

What should I do? How about I take you as my master and you teach me the art of flying swords

"Damn scholar, I will skin you alive!" The originally beautiful face had now transformed into an aged visage covered in bark, and the once melodious voice had turned hoarse and unpleasant. Her slender fingers had morphed into black branches, stabbing towards Lu Yu.

Lu Yu sat quietly by the campfire, surrounded by silence, as if everything that had just occurred was merely a dream

A graceful body collapsed into Lu Yu's embrace, revealing a stunningly beautiful face. However, Lu Yu was well aware that this was no romantic encounter; it was clear that a skilled hunter was admiring its prey, and Lu Yu was unfortunately the food that had already fallen into the trap.

The demon did not seem to anticipate that Lu Yu's transformation would be so significant; just a moment ago, he was a dignified and upright gentleman, and in the blink of an eye, he had become a lecherous fiend.

"To be honest, this demon has hidden a fragment of its soul in this red-billed crow. I accidentally let it escape, and this demon, being extremely vengeful, will inevitably come to trouble both of us. I am not afraid, but you..." Yan Dan hesitated to continue.