Chapter 380 - Seventy Percent Sword Intent

Three days later, Jiang Yiheng had successfully broken through to the late stage of the Spirit Merging Realm, and his strength had once again increased.

The entire Jiang Mansion was filled with an atmosphere of excitement and exhilaration.

Jiang Jian had also achieved a breakthrough to the middle stage of the Spirit Merging Realm by relying on a Void Spirit Pill.

“Ha ha, Young Hero Lin, we owe you a lot this time!” The Third Elder laughed as he entered Lin Xuan’s room.

“I’ve already spoken with the Clan Leader, and now I’ll take you to meet Elder Sanfeng.”

“Thank you,” Lin Xuan breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, finally, the moment had come.

Following the Third Elder through various palace buildings, they arrived at a highly secured place.

The three-story building was majestic, revealing its extraordinariness.

Approaching the Martial Arts Pavilion, Lin Xuan felt relentless gazes sweeping over him.

He knew these were Martial Artists hidden in the shadows, safeguarding the security of the Martial Arts Pavilion.

“Old Third, what brings you here, and who’s this kid you’ve brought?” An elder appeared nearby.

“I am here by the Clan Leader’s command, to meet Elder Jiang Sanfeng.”

“Oh, to see Elder Sanfeng?” The senior elder was also slightly stunned.

“Wait here, I’ll go and notify him.”

Lin Xuan was surprised; the way the two spoke about Elder Jiang Sanfeng was with immense respect, indicating that Elder Sanfeng’s status was higher than he had imagined.

“No need, I already know,” an aged voice sounded.

In the next moment, a grayish figure appeared beside them.

“So fast!” Lin Xuan’s pupils constricted.

His Soul Power hadn’t sensed how the old man had arrived at all.

Lin Xuan looked over with astonished eyes and saw Elder Sanfeng wearing a Daoist robe, his face gaunt but his eyes profoundly deep, as if endless stars were fading within them.

“What a formidable old man!” Lin Yun Xuan was internally shocked, this elder’s strength was terrifying.

“Spirit Transformation Realm peak, just a step away from entering the Spirit Communication Realm,” Lord of Wine transmitted in his voice.

“Spirit Transformation Realm peak?” Lin Xuan was stunned; such a formidable elder was not yet a Spirit Communication Realm expert—how powerful could a Spirit Communication Realm expert be then?

Back in the day, it was a Spirit Communication Realm expert who descended upon Xia Country, making the entire country surrender instantaneously.

He must possess strength beyond that of a Spirit Communication Realm expert to return to Xia Country.

“It seems I still have a long way to go,” Lin Xuan clenched his fists.

“Don’t worry, once you find the Great Dragon Sword, everything will cease to be an illusion!” encouraged Lord of Wine.

“Greetings, Elder Sanfeng,” the Third Elder and the other elder both spoke respectfully.

Lin Xuan also bowed respectfully, “I have seen the elder.”

“What brings you here, young child?” Elder Jiang Sanfeng asked.

“May I ask if the elder has ever been to Heavenly Mountain Country?” Lin Xuan asked with a hint of hope.

“Yes, I indeed visited during my youth,” Elder Jiang Sanfeng slowly said.

“Do you, by any chance, know someone named Han Shuo?” Han Shuo was Old Man Di Que’s actual name.

Elder Jiang Sanfeng reminisced for a moment, then shook his head slightly.

Lin Xuan felt incredibly disappointed and quickly took out the token Old Man Di Que had given him, asking quickly, “Do you recognize this token, elder?”

Elder Sanfeng shook his head, “Back then, my stay in Heavenly Mountain Country was brief, just a few days, and I did not mingle with anyone.”

“Is that not it?” Lin Xuan put away the token, his eyebrows tightly furrowed, wondering if he had taken the wrong direction?

“Considering the significant contribution you’ve made to the Jiang Family, I specifically came to meet you today.”

“Alright, now that we have met, you may leave,” Elder Jiang Sanfeng said.

“My apologies for the disturbance.”

Lin Xuan dejectedly followed the Third Elder out of the Martial Arts Pavilion.

“How could this be, he’s not the elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion?

Then who could it be?” Lin Xuan murmured.

“Young Hero Lin, this is quite normal; there’s no need to be disappointed.”

“Jiang Clan is one of the Four Great Families in the mighty Dragon Xing Nation, and it consists of three main branches, along with countless smaller sub-branches.”

“And our Jiang Mansion in Qingshan City is just one of those minor sub-branches.”

“In the entire Jiang Clan, there are probably quite a few people named Jiang Sanfeng; perhaps the one you’re looking for is in another branch.”

Lin Xuan’s eyes flickered, and hope surged in his heart.

Indeed, Old Man Di Que had said that finding Jiang Sanfeng could allow him to participate in the Azure Dragon Society.

A person with such power was definitely not ordinary.

An elder from Jiang Mansion in Qingshan City couldn’t possibly have such strength.

“Could it be in the main Jiang Clan?” Lin Xuan took a deep breath.

The Jiang Clan was one of the Four Great Families, with strength only second to top-tier powers like the Dragon Elephant Sect.

It wouldn’t be easy for him to enter and search for someone.

“Young Hero Lin, we’re returning to Jiang Clan’s branch at Green Water Lake to attend the Clan Conference.

Why don’t you come with us?” the Third Elder suggested.

“The Green Water Lake Jiang Clan branch is one of the three main branches of the Jiang Family; perhaps the person you’re looking for is there.”

“That sounds good,” Lin Xuan nodded.

Since his target was within the Jiang Clan, he could start with the branch.

With a plan in mind, Lin Xuan waited for the Jiang Clan’s Clan Conference to begin.

During the following days, Lin Xuan immersed himself in cultivation.

After entering the Spirit Merging Realm, he gained a new understanding of Sword Intent.

He had completely mastered the Wind Emperor’s Sword, and he was just one step away from grasping the Wind Realm.

Taking a deep breath, he took out the Sword Intent Treasure Box again.

With his increased cultivation, this time he was confident that he could fully open the Sword Intent Treasure Box.

Leaving Qingshan City, Lin Xuan went to a deserted wilderness area.

After setting up a Defensive Array, he held the Sword Intent Treasure Box in his hands.

He activated the Silver Thunder Pattern, further strengthening the defense with the surrounding Spiritual Energy.

Crack, crack!

The Sword Intent Treasure Box was slowly opened, instantly unleashing a fierce, overwhelming Sword Intent.

Buzzing, buzz!

Sword Intent burst from inside Lin Xuan as well, wildly combating the Sword Intent from the treasure box.

“Open!”

Lin Xuan bellowed, pulling forcefully with both hands, fully opening the Sword Intent Treasure Box.

The fierce Sword Intent formed a blood-colored Long Sword in the air, ruthlessly slashing towards him.

Clang!

Lin Xuan controlled the Sword Intent inside his body, conjuring an Azure Dragon that fiercely circled above his head, blocking the attack of the blood-colored Long Sword.

Simultaneously, he activated his Pupil Skill, peering inside the treasure box.

The result startled him.

Inside the box was a palm-sized tree branch with three Sword Marks on it.

The terrifying Sword Intent was emanating from these three marks.

Lin Xuan was stunned; only an exceptionally powerful Swordsman could have left such formidable Sword Intent on a branch.

“At least a Swordsman with Sword Intent Mastery, and judging from the marks on the branch, there seems to be an undying aura present,” Lord of Wine communicated telepathically.

Lin Xuan sighed, deeply desiring such power.

Holding the Sword Marked branch, Lin Xuan sat cross-legged, beginning to comprehend the Sword Intent on it.

Ten days later, Lin Xuan suddenly opened his eyes, and two sharp sword lights cut through the void, piercing the mountain rocks ahead.

At this moment, he was like an unparalleled Long Sword, emanating a heart-pounding aura.

The segment of the Sword Marked branch in his hand had turned to dust.

“Seventy percent Sword Intent; I never imagined a single branch could elevate my understanding to seventy percent Sword Intent!”