Jiang Chen joked, "Do you know her?"

"Yes, I used to know her."

"Then it must be a wonderful memory—beneath the flowers and the moon, among the twinkling stars, with fine wine and delicious food..."

The old man coughed. "She was quite beautiful in her youth."

Jiang Chen glanced at his master. Did he have an affair with her? He got old and then abandoned her? Scumbag...

The old man said, "What's with that look?"

"You saw that? Aren't you blind?"

"Have you forgotten who passed on the [Heart Realm] to you? Your eyes betray your emotions; they're full of disdain. You can't hide any of your feelings from me."

Alright, the [Heart Realm] really is powerful.

Jiang Chen laughed. "I also knew you had an affair with her. The moment you saw her, your heartbeat clearly sped up, and you couldn't hide that from me either."

"I seem to be your master."

"That doesn't seem to matter much. Don't worry, I'm not interested in her. After all, she's already decades old; I won't compete with you for her."

"I regret teaching you the [Heart Realm]."

"I'll support you for another 20 years."

"Actually, I don't really regret it."

"Add another 10 years."

"Teaching you the [Heart Realm] was the right choice. You will carry it forward and make it shine."

Jiang Chen laughed, and the blind old man laughed as well.

Jiang Chen suited the old man's taste. It was a pity he wasn't a Wanderer; otherwise, the old man would surely have imparted all his knowledge, and Jiang Chen would have become his first disciple.

After laughing, Jiang Chen asked, "Is that Jinhua from the Heavenly Earth Association?"

"Yes, she is one of the elders of the Heavenly Earth Association. The girl with her is no ordinary person; she entered the fourth stage at such a young age. Moreover, Jinhua seems to be protecting her, perhaps for the Swordsman legend."

Jiang Chen fell silent. It's that damn legend again.

This must be another trap set by the All Gods. Using the Swordsman Class to defeat The Fallen—that's their ultimate goal. As for why, they must enjoy the spectacle. The Fallen don't pledge allegiance to the All Gods! So they developed the Swordsman Class to completely defeat the cultivators. And if they succeed, there will no longer be any The Fallen, only Swordsmen under the Alliance of All-Gods. The Fallen will become history. Perhaps that is the grand design of the All Gods.

"Master, what is your name?"

"Does it really matter? You don't have to call me Master; just call me Old Man. I have already Fallen, and I just want to enjoy life for my remaining years."

To eat, drink, and be merry... Damn it, I wish to Fall too!

「...」

The girl was named Li Chanji, the daughter of Li Mu, the Heavenly Earth Association Leader. She had entered the Xileruo World to investigate the Underworld, as well as to observe the Swordsman.

Ever since Jiang Chen had killed more than a dozen members of the Life Alliance, Jin Yunxi had reported it to the Heavenly Earth Association.

Legend or not, the emergence of a powerful Swordsman was not good news for Wanderers.

This Swordsman was stronger and more formidable than any Wanderer. It was a terrifying thought. The fact that a Swordsman surpassed Wanderers in True Qi was a dangerous signal.

Li Chanji also wanted to see for herself how capable Swordsmen were. It was only after witnessing the fight between Granny Jinhua and Jiang Chen that she understood how terrifying Swordsmen could be.

Li Chanji was deeply shaken. "Such a powerful Swordsman! Especially the Sword Qi skill, with as many as Three Hundred Sword Auras, even more formidable than Wan Jian Gui Clan. Could it be developed from the All Wan Jian Gui Clan's technique?"

"I don't know, but this person is extremely dangerous. He hasn't reached the Second-stage yet, which is equivalent to a second-stage Wanderer among us. However, whether it's Offensive Power, speed, or defensive power, he far surpasses a second-stage Wanderer."

"He's already capable of killing a fifth-stage Wanderer. Jin Yunxi wasn't wrong; even if she faced him, she wouldn't stand a chance."

"Even I would have difficulty killing him; his speed is too fast, I simply can't keep up," Granny Jinhua said with a grave expression.

Initially, she took it lightly. Only when she fought Jiang Chen did she realize how frightening he was.

The fearsome attack speed, the terrifying Mind Control, and even more so, the incredible long-range ability—it's simply the perfect class. The only consolation was that he wasn't yet powerful enough.

By the time he reached the Second-stage, let alone the Third-stage, he would be even more terrifying.

Granny Jinhua had seen many swordsmen in her lifetime, but she had never encountered one as fearsome as this. He seemed like a natural-born warrior.

Li Chanji asked, "Who is the Blind Sword?"

"The Blind Sword is a master known as Lin Yangze. He made a name for himself fifty years ago. His parents were killed in a conflict, and he was blinded. Astonishingly, this led him to comprehend the [Heart Realm] and become a master."

"Then he should harbor hatred towards the All-God Continent's Heroes, shouldn't he?"

"His parents were slaughtered by Wanderers."

Realization dawned on Li Chanji. So that was the case.

Jinhua continued, "That's why he has never been willing to join any organization. Now that he has met the Swordsman, if I'm not mistaken, he must want to train this Swordsman to then declare war on the Wanderers."

"Many people disdain the legends spread by the Life Alliance, but now that we have seen that Swordsman, the legend may not be false after all. He is very strong, especially after acquiring the [Heart Realm]."

"That may not necessarily be the case. I don't think he wants to be our enemy."

Jinhua sighed. "After all, he is a Swordsman, a talent cultivated by the Continent of All-Gods. And you should know, the Swordsman Class was developed based on our attack patterns, which makes him the biggest threat. Perhaps, by some unseen fate, we will become enemies."

Li Chanji fell silent.

「...」

At this moment, Eleanor, wearing a mask and accompanied by a dozen people, entered the black market.

Just then, she happened to run into Li Chanji and Granny Jinhua.

Eleanor sneered, "There are indeed hidden Fallen here. What is the relationship between that Swordsman and The Fallen? I must find out."

"Understood."

"Where is he now?"

"Cloud End Tavern. It's a place run by The Fallen."

"Hmph! I will eventually lead people to wipe this place out!" Eleanor fumed.

"My Lady, you shouldn't. This place is tangled with many interests. If you make a move, you will attract attention. Moreover, it's not just The Fallen here; there's also the Difiled Camp, other merchant guilds, and even the Assassination Guild. Similar places exist in other worlds as well."

Eleanor was puzzled. "How come I have never heard of this before?"

"What status does My Lady hold? Such filthy places are beneath your notice."

Eleanor nodded and walked forward.

Li Chanji stopped in her tracks. Evidently, she had overheard their conversation. She turned back to look at Eleanor and her group of a dozen people.

Granny Jinhua sneered, "This woman talks big. The black market has its reasons to exist; a mere Goddess dares to think of acting against the black market?"

"It looks like she came for that Swordsman."

"It seems that way. But from their tone, it appears their relationship isn't good."

Both of them realized that their target was Jiang Chen.

If that's the case...

Li Chanji whispered, "Wait and see."

「...」

Right now, Jiang Chen was drinking with the blind old man, Lin Yangze. Holding up his cup, Jiang Chen sensed a familiar presence approaching.

That gait... Eleanor is here. She's fast.

Lin Yangze was puzzled. "What's the matter?"

"The person you were going to help me kill is here."

Lin Yangze stood up. "Your Perception far exceeds my imagination. Let's make our move."

"Don't rush. First, let's put on our masks and go to a hidden spot. Many people here know I exist. I don't want to expose my identity right now."

Both donned masks and left the Cloud End Tavern.

At the same time, Eleanor also spotted Jiang Chen. Even though he was masked, his silhouette was unmistakable—the Thin Sword and his robe were his trademarks.

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