Chapter 144 Daoist Shi (1/2)

Hanhai was indeed a sea, but it was a dead sea. The sea water was bitter and salty, not even seaweed could grow in there.

It seemed that all the water sources of the Hanhai Kingdom were gathered at the sea. As a result, other areas lacked water. Previously the Kingdom of Hanhai not only lacked water, there were lots of demons around until Chen Jianmei appeared. He chose a bare mountain near the sea. He then killed all the demons there and set up the Temple of Killings.

Ten plus years had gone by, within a perimeter of a thousand miles, demons were a rare sight.

The night had not arrived. Sunset mists were everywhere. Shen Lian was at the foot of the mountain, where the Temple of Killings was situated.

His Qi was almost perfect. There were a lot of cultivators from all family, even demons were waiting for Chen Jianmei to break out of solitary.

Monk Baoguang was second to Monk Baoyue, who earned the title of honor within five thousand miles. The title of honor was only awarded to those who succeeded in achieving the golden body of Arhat. Yue Tuo was clear of demons. It bore some relation to the fact that he was going around thirty mountains previously to get rid of them.

He had built his reputation earlier than Chen Jianmei. Most thought that his ability was above Chen Jianmei who was only twenty something.

From ten days ago, a rumor was heard that Baoguang would be departing the Jingguang Temple, but until now, no one knew where he was.

Chen Jianmei would descend from the mountain soon. His tremendous sword aura was not hidden at all from the Temple of Killings. For cultivators with less experience, they did not dare to go too close.

The sword aura slowly contracted, and the tense atmosphere above the Temple of Killings was weakened.

The Qi of vitality from all four corners was allowed to circulate on top of the Temple of Killings.

The closed doors of the Temple of Killings finally opened. Chen Jianmei had previously dismissed his students as they would simply be a burden to him.

His current battle was not just for vanquishing deity, it was a proof for his swordcraft.

There were people who were stronger than him, but for someone to be at a similar level to him, it was a rare opportunity.

Baoguang’s Dao discussion with him that day was not merely a battle between the different families, but an opportunity – an opportunity for them both to break the barrier － and to explore their true selves in a dead or alive situation.

Did they not spend half their lives cultivating for this moment?

Chen Jianmei was dressed in a white robe and his sleeves were flowing, like clouds in the sky. His brows were not as tensed as before. He looked relaxed, as if he was not going to a battle, but a date.

He walked slowly on the mountain path, and a lot of eyes were on him.

From here to Hanhai only took about ten miles, but it was a dangerous path. There were lots of people along the way to hinder his journey. They would all try to make him burn out.

They might not all be the friends of the Jingguang Temple, but they all for sure did not wish well on Chen Jianmei.

Chen Jianmei’s shadow was dragged under the sunset. He had long limbs. There was not a sight of his sword as it carried no shape.

The sword was not there, but the sword will was.

Someone stood in front of him. He was wearing a Daoist robe and a stern expression.

Everyone present knew who he was. He was a non-formal cultivator, whose real name was not known to most. Most people would just refer to him as Daoist Shi.

He was a famous Huandan cultivator. He found a spot in Xi Huang, which was previously an abode for some land immortals. From there, he acquired a celestial elixir, where he used it as the basis of Huandan.

Daoist Shi was apparently a sword cultivator. As self Huandan was too difficult, hence he pursued the celestial elixir and succeeded. He still had a chance to achieve Dao.

He should not come, as a non-formal cultivator, but there he was.

Nobody thought he could be an opponent of Chen Jianmei as he did not stand a chance at all. It was more likely that he had a death wish. Even if he survived, he would need to rebuild his cultivation basics. Nobody doubted Chen Jianmei’s ability to do that.