Chapter 46 The System Refuses to Answer
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Jiang Xuan accepted this explanation.
After calming himself, he opened the first technique.
“First Sword! Lotus Rain!”
It was like a voice from beyond the heavens, originating at the summit of the firmament and exploding within the depths of Jiang Xuan’s soul!
Though his eyes were clearly closed, Jiang Xuan reached down and picked up a branch from the ground.
His slender figure moved beside the stream in the steps of a swimming dragon. Cold gleams followed the branches around him, and faintly, the air seemed to be crisscrossed by sword qi.
Jiang Xuan’s body drifted into the air. He stepped upon the void and appeared above the waterfall.
With a single upward sweep of his sword, the waterfall hung upside down, and the countless columns of water bloomed into golden lotuses across the sky!
When the sword descended, the golden lotuses exploded into myriad rays of Buddha light, falling like a soft drizzle and filling the entire space around Jiang Xuan.
His breath steady, Jiang Xuan exhaled slowly. The branch in his hand quietly crumbled into dust.
When he opened his palm, the dust was swept away by the surging current.
“What an excellent technique—Lotus Rain!”
“Its delicate, cotton-soft sword intent blankets heaven and earth. Even armies of thousands are delivered by the Buddha.”
While Jiang Xuan performed the sword technique, he could clearly feel strands of sword intent being drawn out from the golden lotus imprint within his spiritual sense.
Sword technique, sword intent, and sword force—only when the three became one could the technique itself be considered truly mastered.
It was difficult to imagine how terrifying the power of a single strike would be once he had practiced it to proficiency, released it from his heart, and wielded it at will. Jiang Xuan did not even dare to speculate.
He understood very well that biting off more than one could chew only led to choking.
Thus, he did not open the second technique and stopped there.
“Every obstacle can be overcome. Once I fully comprehend this technique, those two sixth-tier great demons from that day probably won’t be able to withstand even one of my swords!”
The moment he finished speaking, the corners of Jiang Xuan’s lips curved upward at an almost exaggerated angle.
Yet the raised corners soon fell again.
“Wait a second, System. I can’t keep using a branch to perform sword techniques, can I?”
“Do I need some kind of divine weapon to unleash the sword technique’s greatest power?”
“Host, answering that question would lower my intelligence. This system refuses to respond.”
“Damn it all…”
Jiang Xuan was so furious that he stamped his feet, his lips twisting through a long string of colorful curses.
After finally calming down, Jiang Xuan realized something belatedly.
While performing the sword technique, he seemed to have sensed an irresistible pressure enveloping him.
Could it be the imperial might of the Immortal Emperor Xiao Chenshan?
At that thought, Jiang Xuan quickly stopped himself from dwelling on the matter.
The pressure of the Primordial Chaos Immortal Emperor was not something he could hope to use at his current level.
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“Jiang Xuan, where’s the meat?”
Jiang Xuan, who was hovering above the waterfall, suddenly heard a delicate voice.
Looking down, he saw that the Empress had transformed into human form. Wrapped in a snow-white robe, she sat pale-faced upon the wooden bed.
His body moved according to his will. Jiang Xuan flew forward and landed before the Empress.
“It was probably hidden by Little Lan and the others. I don’t know where they put it, but they should be back soon.”
“How are you feeling?”
Jiang Xuan asked gently, his gaze toward the Empress carrying a hint of heat.
For some reason, the Empress, who had only just awakened, appeared weak and deathly pale, yet there was a pitiful charm about her that made Jiang Xuan want to care for her.
“I am all right. It is only that these injuries will probably take some time to heal.”
“That’s only natural. You were hurt so badly.”
“You sit here for a while. I’ll go find Little Lan and Glutton and ask them where they put the meat.”
Now that she had awakened, aside from high-grade medicinal pills, eating meat—good meat—was the best way to heal and recover.
With that, Jiang Xuan turned to leave.
At that moment, however, a wet smacking sound came from nearby.
Following the noise, he saw that red-haired punk squatting beside a tree, stuffing great mouthfuls of demon-beast meat into his mouth!
“Hey! You brat! How did you know it was there? Even I didn’t know!”
Jiang Xuan was so exasperated that he nearly laughed as he shouted at the Demon Venerable.
“Those without brains naturally know nothing. The flesh of a sixth-tier great demon truly is extraordinary!”
“Little white bird, don’t stand on ceremony with Your Excellency!”
A huge slab of blackish-red meat was flung over by the Demon Venerable. It landed before the Empress and was caught securely by Jiang Xuan.
“Not bad. You took such heavy injuries, yet you still have this much strength?”
“That Ashen Annihilation technique is pretty good, isn’t it?”
“Hahaha! It is indeed extraordinary! Your Excellency is very satisfied!”
“That Demon Feeder is practically my natal artifact!”
“Once I completely saturate it with demonic energy and evolve it into a demonic weapon, then, with spiritual energy as well, I shall surely become invincible beneath the heavens!”
The Demon Venerable threw back his head and laughed wildly. His laughter echoed through the forest, sending chills down Jiang Xuan’s spine.
“Eat your meat and throw me another piece!”
Jiang Xuan cursed at him irritably.
The next second, another large chunk of meat came flying over.
By now, however, it was impossible to tell whether it had come from a hound demon or a bear demon.
After a long while, Jiang Xuan and the others had eaten their fill and finally lay down to rest.
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As for Hua Zui and the others, their injuries were even more severe, and they had yet to awaken.
An entire day slipped quietly away. Jiang Xuan was snoring when a mouthful of old phlegm suddenly choked him awake.
He shook his head and cleared it somewhat before looking around. His subordinates were lying neatly in a row, utterly still.
“It’s already dark. Why haven’t Little Lan and the others returned?”
“You two, wake up!”
Jiang Xuan realized that something was wrong.
They were unfamiliar with this place. Little Lan and Glutton might have gotten lost, or they might have encountered other demon beasts.
“I had only just finished cultivating and lain down. Why have you awakened Your Excellency?”
“Jiang Xuan, what happened?”
“Little Lan and Glutton have been gone for most of the day and still haven’t returned. We’ll split up and search for them.”
Jiang Xuan rose to his feet, his expression anxious.
“Again? My injuries have not yet healed. This is hardly the time for another battle.”
Hearing the Demon Venerable’s complaint and seeing the hesitation on the Empress’s face, Jiang Xuan gave a soft laugh.
“What is it? Could it be that you are afraid?”
“The Hothead and Tangerine have already died. Do you truly have the heart to watch the two of them disappear as well?”
“Hmph. Whether they live or die has nothing to do with Your Excellency. But if you say that I am afraid, then I refuse to accept it!”
“They have both served me loyally and faithfully. There is indeed some affection between us. Since that is the case, I shall go with you to search for them.”
Every last one of them was stubborn to the core!
Jiang Xuan turned away and secretly chuckled before flying off first.
The Empress and the Demon Venerable headed in two different directions.
As he flew through the air, Jiang Xuan focused all his attention on his ability to hear inner thoughts.
As he traveled farther and farther, two strange voices soon reached his ears.
“After this dual cultivation, both of our cultivation levels have risen greatly! That was incredible!”
“You’re awful! You were too fierce just now. You hurt me!”
“Hahaha! Junior Sister, rest well. I’ll go hunting, then return to nourish you.”
A rabbit demon who had just satisfied himself crawled out of a burrow, his face radiant with a brilliant smile.
But after taking only a few steps, his smile instantly froze.
“Who are you?”