The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2273: Chapter 2273: Shadow Soul Kill

If Kui Xiang were an ordinary Immortal Charm Realm cultivator, then it would not be surprising for him to be easily suppressed by other Immortal Rhythm Cultivators. However, Kui Xiang himself is a very strong Immortal Rhythm Netherworld Realm Cultivator, yet he was suppressed by Jing Yan with just one move to the point that he couldn’t even stand.

This is somewhat baffling.

Uncle Hai was slightly lost in thought.

”Brother Hai?”

”Could something have gone wrong?” The elder noticed Uncle Hai’s distraction and also felt a slight unease in his heart.

Is it possible that Kui Xiang accidentally killed Jing Yan?

If that is indeed the case, things could become troublesome since Jing Yan was, after all, a cultivator summoned by Bai Bingli. If Kui Xiang killed him, Bai Bingli would surely cause a commotion.

”Elder An Gu...” Uncle Hai regained his composure, squinting his eyes and smiling as he said, ”Kui Xiang suffered a bit of a loss this time!”

”What?” Bai An Valley was instantly stunned.

”Brother Hai, are you saying that Kui Xiang suffered a loss in the hands of that Jing Yan? How is this possible! In the Bai Family, besides that young Bai Zhu, Kui Xiang is the strongest among the Immortal Rhythm Cultivators. Is Jing Yan’s strength actually superior to Kui Xiang’s?” Bai An Valley shook his head.

”Elder An Gu, not only is he superior, but his strength is absurdly strong. In front of Jing Yan, Kui Xiang didn’t even have the power to resist. He was suppressed in one move and had to concede before he could be released.” Uncle Hai chuckled lightly.

”This...”

”I don’t believe it!” Bai An Valley said as he stood up, ”I will go take a look.”

Bai An Valley couldn’t wait to leave.

In fact, it wasn’t just Bai An Valley who found it hard to believe. Even Uncle Hai felt it was a bit exaggerated. Considering Kui Xiang’s strength, it was inconceivable that he couldn’t withstand even a single move. How could there be such a terrifying Immortal Rhythm Netherworld Realm Cultivator?

It should be known that even a weaker cultivator of the Immortal Venerable Realm could be evenly matched for a while against Kui Xiang.

Just like Xin Si and others in the region of Yuantong Immortal Venerable, they rely on their formidable power and various treasures with strong capabilities. They can withstand for a while and possibly escape when facing lower-level cultivators of the Immortal Venerable Realm.

After leaving Uncle Hai, Bai An Valley went directly to summon Kui Xiang to inquire about what happened.

Kui Xiang didn’t dare to hide anything. This incident happened under the watchful eyes of many, and by now it was likely spread throughout the entire Bai Family Mansion.

Kui Xiang honestly recounted the incident without embellishment or deliberate concealment.

After listening to Kui Xiang’s account, Bai An Valley was silent for a long while.

Then he said, ”Is this Jing Yan truly an Immortal Realm?”

”Elder, it should be the Immortal Rhythm Realm. If he were an Immortal Venerable, I would be able to sense his aura, and I am sure he hasn’t formed an Immortal Venerable Seal.” Kui Xiang was no slouch.

”Hmm, I understand. You may leave now! For the time being, don’t go out; stay put and reflect in seclusion.” Bai An Valley waved him off.

”Yes!” Kui Xiang took his leave.

Even if Bai An Valley didn’t ask him to reflect in seclusion, he wouldn’t have the face to go out. Originally intending to teach Jing Yan a lesson and make him a laughingstock, in the end, it was his own face that was utterly lost. However, Kui Xiang is still considered straightforward; although he was publicly suppressed by Jing Yan, he harbors no grudge against him and even felt a bit of genuine respect for Jing Yan from the bottom of his heart.

...

”Uncle Hai, why have you come?” Bai Bingli asked as she looked at Uncle Hai, who was standing before her in the separate courtyard where she resided.

”Miss, the cultivator Jing Yan that you summoned this time is quite remarkable,” Mu Hai said to Bai Bingli.

Before seeing Bai Bingli, Mu Hai also conducted a bit of investigation and confirmed that Kui Xiang was indeed knocked down by Jing Yan in one move.

”Hmm?” Bai Bingli did not immediately understand Mu Hai’s meaning.

”This Jing Yan suppressed Kui Xiang to the ground with just one move. Today, in front of the Martial Storage Tower...” Uncle Hai briefly explained.

”Ah?”

”Is there really such a thing?”

”Is Jing Yan really that formidable? Kui Xiang is quite formidable; even my older brother has a hard time defeating him.” Bai Bingli’s eyes sparkled.

”Uncle Hai, do you think Jing Yan is this strong and could assist our Bai Family?” Bai Bingli asked, her curiosity piqued.

Uncle Hai slightly furrowed his brow and said, ”I’m afraid it won’t change much. After all, he is only of the Immortal Rhythm Netherworld Realm and not an Immortal Venerable.”

”If he could step into the Immortal Venerable Realm, wouldn’t he be able to help our Bai Family out of this predicament?” Bai Bingli said hopefully.

”Ah, stepping into the Immortal Venerable Realm is extremely difficult. Young Master Bai Zhu has such outstanding talent and is a soul cultivator, yet he has been trapped in the Immortal Rhythm Realm for billions of years, unable to take that step. Before Jing Yan steps into the Immortal Venerable Realm, I fear our Bai Family...” Uncle Hai did not continue.

”In any case, the strength of this summoned Jing Yan is indeed somewhat surprising. At least, he is no weaker than a Low-level Immortal Venerable. No one would dare to say that using the Nightmare Magic Cube was a waste of resources this time.” Uncle Hai changed the subject.

”Mm.” Bai Bingli waved her pink fist in excitement.

In a separate courtyard where the Bai Family Patriarch Bai Wentai resided.

”Father, do you wish to meet Jing Yan?” Bai Zhu said.

He had just heard about the incident that occurred outside the Martial Storage Tower and immediately came to see his father, Bai Wentai.

Bai Wentai pondered, then shook his head gently.

”No hurry, let’s wait and see for now,” Bai Wentai said.

”With the strength Jing Yan has exhibited, he is fully comparable to a normal Immortal Venerable Realm expert. Even if he can’t change our Bai Family’s predicament, he would be a good asset in combat. Father, should we not increase our efforts to win him over?” Bai Zhu suggested.

”Don’t concern yourself with this matter; leave it to Bingli to handle. Jing Yan was summoned by Bingli and swore to serve by her side. It is more appropriate for Bingli to make the decisions. Hmm, you just need to keep a watchful eye.” Bai Wentai advised.

”Sigh, it’s a pity... still merely at the Immortal Rhythm Realm. If this person were an Immortal Venerable, he might indeed be able to reverse our Bai Family’s declining situation,” Bai Wentai sighed heavily.

”I understand.” Bai Zhu took his leave.

Meanwhile, Jing Yan was still in the Martial Storage Tower, examining several kinds of soul techniques.

The soul techniques placed on the first layer of the Martial Storage Tower were not of high grades. Nonetheless, they made Jing Yan ecstatic. Although he hadn’t begun cultivating them, Jing Yan already had some insights. These soul techniques were far superior to his own Divine Soul Storm and Divine Soul Wind Blade. In comparison, his divine soul methods were not even considered crude.

”If... if I can master any of these soul techniques, the power of my Divine Soul Attacks would increase several times over. By that time, even ordinary Immortal Venerables could be easily taken down using soul techniques. Even those strong cultivators of the Immortal Venerable Realm would be severely affected by my soul techniques,” Jing Yan thought joyfully.

”In that case... I’ll choose this ’Shadow Soul Kill’!” Jing Yan set his sights on a soul technique book called Shadow Soul Kill.

The Shadow Soul Kill soul technique had relatively strong power, a relatively high difficulty of cultivation, and demanded a relatively high purity of the divine soul body. However, this cultivation difficulty wasn’t something Jing Yan needed to consider.