Unrivaled Comprehension: From Mortal to Immortal King

Lin Jiufeng's One Sword to Exterminate Immortals struck down the four top-tier Ninth Forbidden Ancestors of the Taishang Dao in an instant, leaving the world in shock.

At that moment, everyone near the Yuhua Gate witnessed the unprecedented sword strike. The sword aura, stretching thirty thousand miles, astonished the world.

Whoosh

A torrential rain began to fall, covering the aftermath of that sword strike, washing away the traces of its power. The sword that tore through the heavens had cut open the world's barrier, but the rain obscured the view, otherwise, the sight would have been even more terrifying.

Under the heavy rain, the world seemed tranquil. Yet beneath this calm, an undercurrent of excitement surged. The events of the day, the destruction of the Taishang Dao, and that astonishing sword strike were spreading like wildfire.

The sudden surge of spiritual energy further shocked many.

At this moment, many could vaguely see a new era opening up before them. An era of brilliance, unparalleled in its magnificence.

But none of this concerned Lin Jiufeng. After striking the One Sword to Exterminate Immortals, he retreated back to the Sutra Pavilion, brewed himself some tea, and slowly savored it.

He wasn't contemplating the taste of the tea. Instead, his mind was replaying the feeling of that sword.

Although Lin Jiufeng had comprehended the Sword Dao of the Sword God Emperor Liu, it didn't mean he had mastered everything. Every day, he reflected upon his actions, constantly striving for improvement.

"That sword earlier... it should have touched the threshold of the Tenth Forbidden," Lin Jiufeng thought with certainty. If it hadn't, he wouldn't have been able to vaporize four peak Ninth Forbidden masters with a single stroke.

But his cultivation was still in the early stage of the Ninth Forbidden, barely at its mid-level. He still had a long way to go.

"The Sword God truly lives up to his title. With my Ninth Forbidden early-stage cultivation, I was able to unleash the One Sword to Exterminate Immortals and nearly touch the Tenth Forbidden threshold," Lin Jiufeng reflected as he held his tea cup.

He couldn't help but recall Shao Bo's words.

"The Tenth Forbidden is the endpoint, but there are many more realms within it. The peak is the Fifteenth Forbidden."

"If a sword that merely touches the threshold of the Tenth Forbidden has such power, how strong must a true Tenth Forbidden master be?"

"Not to mention surpassing the Tenth Forbidden—those legendary realms, the Eleventh, Twelfth, and even the Fifteenth Forbidden..."

"I thought I had reached the peak of cultivation, but now that I've arrived at the summit, I see several more towering mountains ahead of me."

"But no matter. With that sword, the Taishang Dao and the Wen family will likely think twice before coming after us. Now, I can focus solely on my cultivation and aim to break through to the peak of the Ninth Forbidden as soon as possible."

"With the safety and stability of the Yuhua Gate, I have enough time to contemplate the future. As for the petty concerns of the outside world, they are of no consequence. I will remain secluded in this world of strife."

Lin Jiufeng put down his tea cup, closed his eyes, and began absorbing the spiritual energy that flowed with the rain, nourishing every part of his body and enhancing his power.

Taishang Dao, Main Hall of the Sect Leader!

A deathly silence hung in the air.

It was so quiet that the fall of a pin could be heard.

The Taishang Dao elders had gathered in the hall, but no one spoke.

The news of Lin Jiufeng's One Sword to Exterminate Immortals had just arrived, and upon hearing it, everyone was stunned.

Their four Ninth Forbidden peak ancestors had been vaporized with a single strike, without even a chance to retaliate.

Could anything be more absurd than this?

When the Sect Leader of Taishang Dao heard the news, he couldn't believe it. He angrily dismissed it as false information.

"The four ancestors are not so weak!" he shouted.

But as more and more reports came in, the Sect Leader had no choice but to accept the reality.

The four ancestors had been turned to vapor by that sword.

The Sect Leader opened his mouth, ready to say something, but words failed him. He sat in his chair, his gaze vacant.

The other elders who had arrived were equally at a loss for words.

This news was just too shocking.

The four peak Ninth Forbidden ancestors—who were supposed to be unbeatable—had been defeated before they could even launch a counterattack. No one had seen this coming.

Those who knew the details were all equally stunned.

In the silent hall, a faint voice suddenly broke the stillness: "Sect Leader... what should we do now?"

All the elders turned to the Sect Leader. At this moment, they were completely lost, hoping to hear his guidance.

The Sect Leader took a deep breath and said, "For now, let's not provoke the Yuhua Gate."

The elders were initially surprised, but soon realized that with such a terrifying figure inside Yuhua Gate, it was best to avoid provoking them.

"We still have other ancestors in secluded cultivation. Once they break through to the Tenth Forbidden, we can deal with the Yuhua Gate. For now, we must endure," the Sect Leader gritted his teeth and said, his face pale with anger. But deep down, he knew he had no choice.

"Damn it, a few years ago, we could have easily dealt with Yuhua Gate, but now they've become so strong!" an elder muttered angrily.

The other elders cursed inwardly as well.

In just a few short years, the Yuhua Gate's rise had been nothing short of astonishing.

The Wen Family

Within the Xuan realm, a group of high-ranking members of the Wen family were gathered, discussing how to bring Wen Xinyun back.

"That sword you all saw... the sword aura stretched thirty thousand miles and instantly vaporized four peak Ninth Forbidden experts. How should we respond?" asked an elder, his white beard flowing as he sat atop a lotus cushion, surveying the group below.

Around him, a group of people stood, sat, and hovered in mid-air. These figures exuded immense power, each of them at least in the Ninth Forbidden, if not higher. They occupied an entire mountain, and there were over a hundred of them. If word got out, it would shake the current cultivation world, as no other family had more than a hundred Ninth Forbidden experts.

This was the true strength of the hidden Wen family.

But now, all of these hundreds of people had gathered together to discuss how to bring Wen Xinyun back.

"That sword was indeed powerful. I could vaguely sense the power of the Tenth Forbidden, meaning that there is someone in Yuhua Gate who is either at or near the Tenth Forbidden level," said a finely dressed man.

"It must be Lin Jiufeng, the master of Yuhua Gate and the senior of Wen Xinyun," a thin, shrewd man added.

"Wen Yang, you're in charge of the intelligence department. What is the current situation in Yuhua Gate? Fill us in," the finely dressed man ordered.

Wen Yang nodded and spoke solemnly in front of all the Ninth Forbidden experts of the Wen family: "Yuhua Gate doesn't have much to worry about. There are only three Ninth Forbidden experts, all of whom recently broke through."

"The sect leader, Bai Yunfei, and the old swordsman Lao Yang are not to be feared. The one to be cautious of is Lin Jiufeng, who lives secluded in the Sutra Pavilion."

"He is the key to Yuhua Gate's rapid rise."

Wen Yang's voice was serious as he spoke.