Chapter 381 - 332 : Return The Favor (1/2)

Very soon, Arthur to the long mountain range. The security was as tight as the Mirage Era Hall sect, however, he wasn't worried as he continued traveling underground.

He didn't know where exactly Cold Sword could be so he decided to search for a unique mountain where the density of Nether Energy is higher than the rest. She's the top disciple here and she seemed to be the lonely type so if she's not adventuring in the outside world, she must be meticulously training atop her mountain.

Unlike the Mirage Era Hall Sect, the Mountain Ba Sword sect had a larger territory but lesser disciples. Though, all disciples seemed to be decently strong and were all sword-users.

Arthur had long since noticed a central mountain where its peak pierced the clouds yet he didn't approach it. It must be an important place of the sect and he didn't come here to stir trouble.

”I heard that Cold Sword is going to venture inside the dragon's lair that's about to open soon.”

Two disciples were mumbling to each other with a low voice. They were careful as to not let anybody hear them albeit being in a very remote place.

Unfortunately, Arthur was just a couple of meters under their feet and he could perfectly hear them.

”No way, I heard she's stuck in an important bottleneck and hasn't come out of seclusion since last year.”

The two kept talking for a while but most of what said seemed to be rumors. Arthur carefully listened and only departed when the topic was switched.

Many deadly sword formations were laid around the mountain range, however, they weren't able to affect Arthur, who easily avoided them using his eye's ability.

As the sect's territory was considerably big, Arthur spent half a day searching one mountain after another until he found his target.

Jian Si's mountain was actually in a secluded area, almost outside of the sect's territory. The mountain stood alone as its peak was extremely high and the fog around it barred the view of the top.

After making sure no one here except for Jian Si, Arthur cautiously made his way toward her peak. There was no sword formation the mountain so he advanced unhindered.

The girl was silently swinging her sword at the top of the mountain. It was a simple movement yet very efficient. In fact, her sword essence resembled Arthur's. It lacked the dark flames or the ominous aura of the Dark Magic but it still emitted a dangerous pressure, ruthless and full of thick murderous aura.

Her appearance matured since the last time they met. Her dark hair became much longer and she grew a bit taller though her face was a cold and expressionless as ever.

Moreover, she already became a 5th Grade God, which is a very good achievement. She was even stronger than Shu Ru, in terms of cultivation, that is.

If the two girls were to fight, no one would know who would come out victorious. Shu Ru may have a lower cultivation but her Physique can allow her to leapfrog a few grades.

As an experienced killer, Jian Si had a very sensitive Godly Sense and very high awareness but she wasn't able to discover Arthur.

Only when a strange rat appeared next to him did she react. Her swinging sword hastily changed direction and went straight at the rat.

Though it was a rat, the feeling she got from it was familiar yet dangerous so she attacked without hesitation.

Unfortunately, her attack was easily blocked as the rat vanished and was replaced by a tall silver-haired man who held her sword with two fingers.

”Still hot-blooded.”

The girl withdrew her sword and snorted, clearly angry to see her attack fail so miserably. She stared at Arthur and noticed a few changes, for example, the absence of the chains and the scar on his eye.

'He seems to be way stronger than before.'

Though their exchange was short, just from looking at him, Jian Si knew Arthur was several times stronger than five years ago.

”So you finally remembered that you have a student?”

While shrugging, Arthur replied

”I was busy.”

The girl snorted again and resumed swinging her sword, totally ignoring Arthur. Since he still had ample free time, he sat cross-legged a distance away from her and entered meditation.

***

It has been exactly one month since Lucy started training under Losha. Her cultivation was sealed so that she doesn't advance quickly and ruin herself, or so said her master.

She still wasn't able to create the 6th lotus, however, her control over the Pure Yin Physique significantly increased. She was able to unleash 60% of its power. Furthermore, Losha bestowed her a powerful movement technique perfectly compatible with her.