Under the Kunlun Mountains.
Within an Inn.
At this time, due to the appearance of the War God Temple, God knows how many Martial Artists were gathered in the Kunlun Mountains and wanted to witness the rumored War God Temple with their own eyes. After all, for thousands of years, as long as Martial Artists came back from the War God Temple alive, they would become at least a Grade 1 Great Perfection, and even a Legend.
No Martial Artist will just ignore this great opportunity, which was rare even in a 1,000 years. As a result, the Inns in the Kunlun Mountains were packed with people. It was very lively.
At this time, outside the Inn, two figures were leisurely walking. On the left was a man with a calm expression, and on the right was a teenage girl.
“Third Uncle.”
“What are we doing here?”
The little girl looked at the man and asked in a low voice.
“To let you witness what a Killing Intent is.” The man replied.
These two figures were naturally Su Qin and Li Wan.
Li Wan had done a great job comprehending the Sword Intent that Su Qin left, but she lacked the Killing Intent. Hence Su Qin took advantage of the opportunity of the appearance of the War God Temple to bring Li Wan out.
Cultivation, especially in the Sword Dao, one must go through a lot of life and death battles. As the Tang Empire’s Princess, Li Wan had a respected status. Within the Imperial Palace, neither the red-clothed Court Eunuch and the Imperial Army Vice Commander would dare to really attack Li Wan.
So, Su Qin brought Li Wan out. Su Qin would need to come to Kunlun Mountains anyway.
“Oh…”
When Li Wan heard Su Qin’s words, she immediately obediently stood beside Su Qin.
When the two walked into the Inn, the shopkeeper immediately greeted them and respectfully said: “Two guests, please go upstairs.”
The shopkeeper’s eyes were sharp and although he couldn’t see through Su Qin, he did not dare to neglect him. After all, people like this were usually the ones you should not provoke.
During this period of time, many Martial Artists have passed by. Maybe Su Qin was a hidden expert.
After Su Qin sat down, Li Wan also sat next to him.
“There are still a few days left.”
Su Qin looked up at the top of the Kunlun Mountains. Upon closer observation, he was able to make a more thorough guess of the appearance of the War God Temple.
When he was in Chang’an City, he was hundreds of thousands li away from the Kunlun Mountains. Although he had the [Eyes of Truth] and [Celestial Eyes], he could only faintly feel the space fluctuations, and infer that the War God Temple was about to appear.
It was a rough guess. The error could span between half a month to one month. But now, Su Qin was at the foot of the Kunlun Mountains and was able to measure the appearance of the War God Temple to be within a few days.
“Everything is stuck in a bottleneck anyway. Waiting for a few days will not hinder anything.” Su Qin’s right hand tapped on the wooden table.
The [Burning Sun Divine Art] had just been started and reaching Small Accomplishment will definitely not be possible in a short time. As for breaking through to the 9th Heavenly Layer, it cannot be done immediately.
“I wonder what kind of surprise can the War God Temple give me?”
Su Qin’s eyes flashed as he thought in his heart.
While Su Qin was immersed in his thoughts.
The inn was bustling and many Martial Artists began to talk amongst each other.
“You said that this time the War God Temple would appear, will Sword King Qingcheng come?” A black clothed man asked with interest.
Sword King Qingcheng was a Grade 1 Great Grandmaster that had only risen in the last few years. He was good at killing and can suppress Grandmasters of the same level. He has a remarkable record.
“Sword King Qingcheng?”
A Martial Artist chuckled: “War God Temple is such a rare occurrence even in a 1000 years, not to mention Sword King Qingcheng, even those old monsters at Peak Grade 1 will probably be here.”
“Peak Grade 1…”
There was a sudden silence in the entire inn.
Even if the Cultivation environment was much better because of the recovery of the vitality nowadays, a Peak Grade 1 Great Grandmaster was still rare.
“What about those above Grade 1?” Another Martial Artist asked with piercing eyes.
“Above Grade 1…”
Everyone’s face changed slightly.
Although the Peak Great Grandmaster surpasses Grade 1, it was still within the Grade 1 Realm. The only ones that can truly be called experts were the ones above that which were Legends and the Venerable Arhat.
“In this era, I am clearly aware of the existence above Grade 1. In fact there are two of them, one is the Holy Monk of the Shaolin Temple, and the other is the Legend in Chang’an City.”
At this time, a man in an azure robe who had been sitting on the second floor of the inn suddenly opened his mouth and said.
When the man in azure robe spoke, everyone in the inn looked at him.
“He is?”
A Martial Artist’s expression suddenly changed, and he looked at the azure robed man in disbelief.
“Sword King Qingcheng, I didn’t expect that Sword King Qingcheng had already arrived in the Kunlun Mountains…” Some Martial Artists looked at each other and expressed their shock.
This azure robed man was exactly the Sword King Qingcheng they just talked about.
Sword King Qingcheng was a newly emerged Grade 1 Great Grandmaster. But his reputation had almost overshadowed the older generation of Grade 1 Great Grandmasters.
“Sword King, what do you think of the Arhat in the Shaolin Temple, and the Legend of Chang’an City, who is stronger and weaker?”
The black clothed man from before curiously asked.
When the rest of Martial Artists heard this, they pricked up their ears. Obviously, they also wanted to know this.
Throughout the past and present, the Legend and Arhat Realm had always been the limits of Cultivation. Although the two were called differently, they belonged to the same level.
“Who is stronger and weaker…”
Sword King Qingcheng hesitated. Although he knew more than most people here, how can he know the strength of those at the Legend Realm?
“From the current record, the Legend Chang’an City should be stronger.” Sword King Qingcheng bowed his head and thought for a while, before finally saying.
The reason why he came to this conclusion was entirely because many Legends have fallen in Chang’an City.
Whether it was the Meng Yuan Imperial Teacher, or other Legends, they all fell under the terrifying power of the Legend in Chang’an City.
As for the Arhat in the Shaolin Temple, he only acted when the Demon Lord knocked on their doors.
Compared with the feat achieved with the Legend of Chang’an City, of course the Arhat of the Shaolin Temple would look weaker.
“It turned out to be like this.”
The Martial Artists in the inn had a thoughtful look.
“Sword King, you haven’t said yet, but during this time, will the Legend of the Chang’an City and the Arhat of the Shaolin Temple come?”
A Martial Artist who seemed to have thought of something and asked loudly.
“I don’t know about the Legend of Chang’an City.” Sword King Qingcheng glanced at the crowd and said in a low voice, “But the Arhat in the Shaolin Temple probably won’t come.”
Many became confused, they didn’t expect that Sword King Qingcheng would be so sure that the Arhat in the Shaolin Temple would not come.
“I have read in an ancient book that Legends and Arhats will not stay in this continent for long.”
Sword King Qingcheng did not hide anything and bluntly said: “Twenty years ago, the Arhat of the Shaolin Temple appeared and in these two decades, there had been no news about him.”
“I think it is very likely that this Venerable has already left the Shaolin Temple and left this continent…”
Sword King Qingcheng’s tone was very light, but his voice spread throughout the inn, resounding in everyone’s ears.
This was not only the idea of Sword King Qingcheng, but also the secret guess of other Grade 1 Great Grandmasters around the world.
The Arhat in the Shaolin Temple may have already left.
“Indeed.”
“If the Arhat is still in the Shaolin Temple, he would’ve made actions like promoting Buddhism. So how is it possible that there would be no news of him in the past 20 years?”
Many Martial Artists nodded and agreed with this conjecture.
Although Buddhism pursues detachment from the world, it does not mean that they ignore it. Even if Shaolin Temple had no interest in secular power, they should at least strengthen their position among the Four Buddhist Sects in the world.
“Sword King makes a lot of sense.”
A Martial Artist said with emotion: “However, the Shaolin Temple birthed another Holy Monk, Holy Monk Xuan Ku. It seems that God prefers those who practice Buddhism…”
Holy Monk Xuan Ku?
As soon as these four words came out, the entire inn became quiet again.
In Buddhism, only a Grade 1 Great Grandmaster was qualified to be called a Holy Monk.
Holy Monk Xuan Ku could be considered the most powerful in the younger generation in the last ten years. Even those in the Sword Dao like the Sword King Qingcheng were under pressure.
Ten years ago, when Holy Monk Xuan Ku left the Shaolin Temple, he was only Grade 2.
In the past ten years, Holy Xuan Ku quickly climbed to Grade 1, and then Peak Grade 1. He was only half a step away from the complete transformation of Grade 1. In just a few months, he had slayed seven Evil Path Grade 1 Great Grandmasters and shocked the world.
“Xuan Ku…”
Sword King Qingcheng’s eyes slightly shrunk. He once fought against Xuan Ku secretly, but in only a few exchanges, he was defeated and was forced to flee. It can be said that that battle was the shadow of his life.
“It is said that Holy Monk Xuan Ku is the disciple of the Venerable in the Shaolin Temple, so how can he not be strong?” A Martial Artist said.
“The disciple of the Venerable…”
Everyone was stunned, but thinking about it again, they felt that it’s indeed a matter of course.
As his disciple, he would be able to enjoy the Venerable’s techniques. Hence, not to mention reaching Grade 1 Great Grandmaster, even Grade 1 Great Perfection was reasonable.
“Third Uncle.”
“I’ve heard Imperial Father talk about the Holy Monk Xuan Ku…” Li Wan listened to the discussions with keen interest. At this time, she looked up at Su Qin, and said excitedly.
“Xuan Ku?”
“Holy Monk?”
Su Qin stroked his chin.
He didn’t expect that Xuan Ku had already become a Grade 1 Great Grandmaster.
Based on Su Qin’s estimation when he was still at the Shaolin Temple, even if Xuan Ku possessed a Buddha’s Heart, it would take him at least 50 years to enter Grade 1 and Grade 1 Great Perfection in a 100 years. Finally, he can try to tackle the Arhat Realm.
But it’s only been twenty years and Xuan Ku was already at Grade 1…
“Is this the effect of the recovery of the vitality?”
Su Qin’s face had a thoughtful expression.
The recovery of the vitality had only happened in the past ten years. Xuan Ku probably benefited from it and entered Grade 1 ahead of schedule, which was fine too.
“It’s been a long time since I visited the Shaolin Temple…” Su Qin sighed slightly. Then he seemed to feel something and looked towards a certain direction.
“Huh?”
Su Qin’s face showed a hint of surprise.
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