Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal

Chapter 146 Sword Cultivator

Eastern Sea.

Posuo Island.

This island is not the largest among the islands of the Eastern Sea, but it is the only one within a thousand miles.

To occupy this island is undoubtedly the same as bringing this thousand-mile radius under one's jurisdiction.

And territories have always been something Sects vie for.

In order to take control of Posuo Island, which is only eighteen thousand miles from the Nine Heavens Domain, the Nine Cauldrons Sect began patrolling the island and the surrounding sea area three days ago.

This time was no exception.

Leading a four-person squad, with Yun Qing who cultivated the "Nine Profound Streaming Light Sword Art" known for its speed, they drifted leisurely through the Void at a speed of less than two thousand miles per hour.

While flying, they were still able to maintain casual conversation.

"Tu Hong, Zhan Yunfei, and Zhang Lie, don't break formation. We are now outside of Hall Master Bai's Divine Sense perception range."

"Fully alert here."

As he controlled his Flying Sword and performed rapid turns and maneuvers, Tu Hong said, "My 'Heavenly Extermination Beidou Sword Technique' is close to reaching minor accomplishment. I wanted to take this opportunity to practice more. Besides, with Zhan Yunfei here, there won't be any accidents."

"Although I cultivate the Supreme Perception Sword Art, which is known for its perceptive capabilities, how far can we High Rank cultivators develop this sword art? On a clear day, my perception range isn't even as far as the naked eye can see," Zhan Yunfei said.

"Alright, Posuo Island is right ahead. Let's fly a circle around it," Yun Qing said.

"Understood," Zhang Lie responded in a deep voice.

At that moment, the four of them slightly increased their speed.

It was then Zhan Yunfei, who cultivated the Supreme Perception Sword Art, seemed to sense something and was momentarily startled.

The next moment, he formed a sword technique with his hand, and a sound of a sword cry immediately came from his Flying Sword, rippling outwards in waves.

As the sword cry dissipated, Zhan Yunfei's expression changed drastically, "It's Divine Sense! Just now, something swept over us with Divine Sense! Judging by its strength, it was the tail end of the Divine Sense, so the target should be eight hundred to a thousand miles away..."

"Xuanming Sect people!?"

Yun Qing's eyes lit up.

"I... my Supreme Perception Sword Art has not yet reached minor accomplishment... I cannot determine," Zhan Yunfei admitted somewhat ashamedly.

"Let's check it out. If it is people from Xuanming Sect, we must expel them," Yun Qing declared, and then commanded, "Also, send a message to Hall Master Bai. We need her support."

"The Heavenly Palace Primordial Spirit is not currently passing through this region. We'll have to wait six minutes, unless we tap into the Void Divine Realm of the Limitless Star Palace," Zhan Yunfei noted.

"No, the Xuanming Sect is supported by the Limitless Star Palace. The higher-ups have said it's best not to use it if possible..." Yun Qing shook his head.

The Nine Cauldrons Sect didn't have any Dharma Phase Divine Cultivators in the Nine Heavens overseeing and observing the divine sense operations across the Cangwu Great World. They could only rely on a series of Heavenly Palaces guarded by Fourth Layer Thunder Tribulation Primordial Spirit Cultivators for communication.

Despite the Sect actively developing Divine Cultivators recently, with up to fourteen Heavenly Palaces in the Nine Heavens and the same number of Great Primordial Spirit Cultivators stationed in them, it was still impossible to ensure communication at all times.

"Then we'll have to wait," Zhan Yunfei said.

"Hmm," Yun Qing nodded in agreement.

But then, he seemed to realize something, "No, it's not right. Our Nine Cauldrons Sect's communication silence doesn't last for an hour in a day; at other times, there is at least a level one signal. This time period is the most dangerous, and just now we were swept by Divine Sense..."

With this thought, he immediately shouted, "Be fully alert, assume combat formation, and retreat toward the direction of Hall Master Bai."

Knowing that the opponent had the backing of a Great Primordial Spirit Cultivator, none of the others tried to be brave.

Almost within half a minute of gearing up and being on guard, Zhan Yunfei, who cultivated the Supreme Perception Sword Art, quickly sensed something, "To the left! Incoming Flying Swords!"

"Tu Hong!" Yun Qing commanded in a low shout.

Indeed, without his reminder, Tu Hong fluidly formed his sword technique, and a stream of purple light met a Flying Sword that had suddenly appeared on their left at an incredible speed, clashing precisely.

The moment the two collided, a visible ring of white air waves accompanied by an overwhelming force tore through a section of clouds in the Void, ripping apart over a thousand kilometers of them.

Tu Hong grunted lightly.

The incoming Flying Sword was directly repelled, and along with the turn of the purple light sword edge, the roles of attack and defense were instantly reversed.

"Where's the enemy?" Yun Qing asked.

"It's Divine Sense! The opponent's Primordial Spirit Realm Great Cultivator is guiding their Sword Cultivators to attack us with Divine Sense... we can't see them! However... the farther a Flying Sword is from its Sword Cultivator, the weaker its lethality.

Judging from the diminishing killing power of those Flying Swords, they can't be more than fifty miles away from us," Zhan Yunfei quickly finished, suddenly sensing something again, and exclaimed, "Be careful!"

At the very edge of the sky, clouds tore open, and three more Flying Swords came attacking quickly.

After enough distance for acceleration, each of these Flying Swords reached its maximum velocity.

Even though Tu Hong's cultivation of the Heavenly Extermination Beidou Sword Technique allowed for extremely fast dodges and changes of direction over the short range, after striking with one sword, his speed would inevitably be affected and he would definitely not be able to block the attack of three Flying Swords.

"Their Flying Swords aren't fast. Even after long-distance acceleration, they're only about double the speed of sound,"

At this moment, Zhang Lie suddenly spoke up.

"This is a well-planned ambush, no wonder we haven't even seen a ghost of those from the Xuanming Sect for the past three days, they've been waiting here for us!"

Yun Qing felt confident and let out a light chuckle, "Increase the distance!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he rushed in front of Zhan Yunfei, "I'll carry you!"

Zhan Yunfei did not refuse, as a cultivator who practiced the Supreme Perception Sword Art, he was not skilled in sword control speed. Even with an excellent flying sword like the Purple Cloud Twelve, it was difficult to surpass twice the speed of sound.

Yun Qing, who cultivated the Nine Profound Streaming Light Sword Art known for its flying speed, quickly accelerated even while carrying Zhan Yunfei. In less than ten miles, he pushed the speed to its peak.

This astonishing acceleration fully demonstrated Yun Qing's profound mastery of the Nine Profound Streaming Light Sword Art.

In theory, the Purple Cloud Twelve could reach up to 2.8 times the speed of sound, but carrying an extra person ultimately had an impact.

These effects weren't significant at other times, but at such extreme speeds, many small factors could become critical in reducing flying speed.

Just like now, Yun Qing's best sword control speed had exceeded 2.7 times the speed of sound, but burdened by Zhan Yunfei, it was reduced to around 2.1.

Even so, it was still enough to keep the pursuing enemies' flying swords helplessly at bay.

As Yun Qing accelerated with Zhan Yunfei, Tu Hong and Zhang Lie kept up without any issue.

Their sword control speed might not match Yun Qing's, but thanks to the special properties of the "Lifebound Flying Sword" Purple Cloud Twelve, they could still reach speeds above twice the speed of sound.

Avoiding the enemy's flying sword attacks wasn't a problem.

Unfortunately, avoidance was useless.

The enemy had a Great Primordial Spirit Cultivator overseeing the entire situation and providing guidance, so after they dodged, the opponent's flying swords could make a turn and continue the pursuit.

"Can you withstand the Divine Sense interference from that Great Primordial Spirit Cultivator?"

"Yes!"

Zhan Yunfei replied without hesitation, "That Great Primordial Spirit Cultivator is between eight hundred to a thousand miles away from us. This is already the extreme limit of his Divine Sense's probing range. Although he can sense, lock onto our position, and guide the attack of other sword cultivators' flying swords, his interference ability is weak, less than 0.1 percent. I can handle it."

"Then we're in business."

Yun Qing sneered coldly, "Let's go, let's play with them!"

He turned his body and merged with his sword, becoming a sharp sword light that seemed to tear open the skies, burst through the clouds, and dashed towards the direction the three flying swords had come from.

Following right behind him, Tu Hong and Zhang Lie kept up with barely any less speed. The three beams of sword light were like a trident patrolling the skies, crossing over twenty miles in just a few breaths.

The enemy seemed to sense their intentions and quickly pulled their flying swords back for reinforcement.

But...

Their flying swords were not as fast as the sword control speed of Yun Qing and his companions. In just a moment...

"I sense it! Twenty miles to the left! That cloud!"

Zhan Yunfei suddenly exclaimed.

Yun Qing slightly adjusted his sword, maintaining their astonishing speed, breaking through the air in front of them and causing ring after ring of white turbulence as they swiftly crashed into the clouds.

The vast expanse of clouds was instantly punctured, leaving a gaping hole.

By then, the enemy seemed to realize the situation was unfavorable and quickly began to escape from their concealment within the clouds, controlling their swords as they fled towards the direction of the Great Primordial Spirit Cultivator.

"This is the Black Cloud Sword Technique! They're from the Xuanming Sect!"

Zhan Yunfei recognized the escaping cultivators and stated quickly.

"Who owns the flying sword that is chasing us?"

"The second from the left."

"The second one..."

Yun Qing calculated the distance between himself and the sword cultivator whose flying sword was locked on him...

"Be careful!"

The next moment, he let go of Zhan Yunfei after giving a short warning.

Zhan Yunfei, already prepared, quickly controlled his sword while pushing the Supreme Perception Sword Art to its limit.

A terrifying Sword Intent surged into the sky, seemingly intent on shattering the clouds within a dozen miles around.

However, as this Sword Intent entered the clouds, it caused no substantial damage to them. Instead, the Divine Sense of the Great Primordial Spirit Cultivator that enveloped the battlefield seemed to be wounded by the Sword Intent, rippling outward, and for a moment, losing control over the battlefield.

On the other side...

The moment he let go of Zhan Yunfei, Yun Qing accelerated at full force. The speed of 2.1 times the speed of sound soared to 2.4, then to 2.6 times, and finally reached the limit of 2.7 times.

At this terrifying speed, the distance between him and several Xuanming Sect sword cultivators closed rapidly...

Ten miles, five miles, three miles, one mile...

"How audacious!"

In the void, a roar of anger from the Great Primordial Spirit Cultivator seemed to echo.

The terrifying Divine Sense shook the perception between Yun Qing and his flying sword and even attempted to suppress his thought processes.

But the Great Cultivator was ultimately too far away, and his Divine Sense had also suffered a strike from Zhan Yunfei's Supreme Perception Sword Art.

In just an instant, Yun Qing had broken free from that state and quickly recovered from the slight drop to 2.5 times the speed of sound; his sword light surged back up to 2.7 times and instantly collided with the sword cultivator he had targeted.

The enemy sword cultivator swung his long sword, and beams of sword light blossomed from him.

But...

Not wielding his most powerful, most proficient flying sword and only managing a hasty counter-attack, he was no match for Yun Qing.

As Yun Qing in his Unity of Man and Sword form swept past the enemy cultivator, Sword Qi erupted. The high-rank sword cultivator was directly shredded by the Sword Qi, spilling blood across the sky.