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From this, it could be seen that the actual grade of this Devilspirit Sword was actually higher than king grade.
"After I devour your soul, you will have no choice but to obey." Bai Fan chased after Xiang Shaoyun and relentlessly attacked.
“Die!" The Green Bamboo Academy principal had finally recovered somewhat, and when he saw an opening, he unleashed a fatal attack upon Bai Fan.
He had put all his power into that attack, determined to kill Bai Fan then and there. Unfortunately, Bai Fan was no longer the same. Thus, the principal was unlikely to succeed.
Chapter 165: Lightning Slash From the Clear Sky
Bai Fan effortlessly blocked the Green Bamboo Academy principal's attack. It was only now that the principal was alarmed to find that Bai Fan was no longer the same. He quickly retreated, but it was already too late.
"Since you are already here, stay," said Bai Fan whose body drifted over like a phantom. The Devilspirit Sword drew a graceful line on the air and severed the principal's head from his body.
The Green Bamboo Academy people were greatly shaken.
"T-the p-principal is d-dead! H-he is a devil!"
"Why is he suddenly so strong? F*ck! Let's flee! Otherwise, all of us will die!"
"Bastard! Don't run! Fight him with all we have and avenge our principal!"
"That's right. He is turning mad. Look at how he's killing even his own people. We have to prioritize killing him."
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A crack appeared in the unity of the Green Bamboo Town people, with some wanting to flee and some wanting to fight. Because of that, their teamwork became nonexistent. On the other hand, the Redwolf Bandits were all in disbelief. Bai Fan was killing his own people, and a lot of their brothers had fallen in his hands.
"Brothers and sisters of the stronghold, retreat!" commanded the second head, Mo Mo.
In truth, the Redwolf Bandits had been awaiting that command for a long time. The moment they heard it, they retreated back into the stronghold. As for the Green Bamboo Town people, they were too occupied to chase after the retreating bandits. Some of them were busy running, while some were charging toward Bai Fan.
"No, all of you, retreat! You are only running to your deaths! Not only that, you will help him grow stronger by dying under his hands!" Xiang Shaoyun struggled back to his feet and shouted in alarm.
Unfortunately, he was ignored as those people continued their charge. Not only had Bai Fan become stronger, even his offensive power had grown considerably. With each swing of his sword, a head would fly. He almost seemed undefeatable.
The Devilspirit Sword absorbed the incorporeal souls of the dead without stop, and the more it absorbed, the stronger the sinister energy emanating out of the sword became. The Green Bamboo Town people sobered up from their anger when they witnessed the deaths, and they started retreating madly.
Unfortunately, Bai Fan was determined to keep them all there. Thus, he gave chase and continued the killing. Just as Luo Yongcheng was about to be slain as well, a beam shot toward them. Bai Fan was naturally the target of the beam.
Star Destroying Finger!
This was the tier-3 battle technique of Xiang Shaoyun, an attack capable of penetrating the outer energy barrier of a Transformation Realm cultivator to directly harm the inner organs of the target. Bai Fan was able to casually slap such an attack away, but the distraction still managed to give Luo Yongcheng a chance to escape.
"Devilspirit, your opponent is me," Xiang Shaoyun said as he strode toward Bai Fan.
As of this moment, his presence of dragon and tiger had been completely released. His first and second stars were fully activated as well, and his person was shrouded in a majestic purple and gold aura.
"You're only a second-stage Transformation Realm cultivator, yet you already have the power of presence only available to those in the King Realm. Compared to the primordial geniuses, you are decently talented," said Bai Fan with a praising look in his eyes. He paused for a bit and continued, "Too bad you are still too weak. It is your fate to become my sword servant."
The so-called sword servant was a person who acted as a slave of a sword, with the sword being the one to wield the human. That was also Bai Fan's current state. He was now the Devilspirit Sword's sword servant.
"Is that so? Have a taste of my real strength, then," said Xiang Shaoyun. He lifted his saber. Innate purple lightning erupted from him, and a purple dragon soared out of his body.
First stance of Nine Overlord Skyslaying Saber Technique, Lightning Slash From the Clear Sky!
Rumble!
With the swing of the saber, a sudden clap of thunder rang out as a bolt of lightning shot toward Bai Fan. This attack was different from an ordinary lightning powered slash. It contained the power of both lightning and saber intent. With the combination of lightning and human saber unity, the saber became one with the lightning as it struck at its target.
Bai Fan's pupils shrank as he tried to capture the trajectory of the saber, but the lightning speed was too fast for his naked eyes to catch. In any case, the Devilspirit wasn't at its full strength. Thus, Bai Fan was unable to dodge the attack and had no choice but to face it head on.
The Devilspirit Sword was swung, sending a wave of sinister energy that was instantly destroyed the moment it touched the lightning power. The lightning power then proceeded unobstructed.
"AHHHH!"
The attack struck, leaving a hole in Bai Fan's stomach, the pain causing him to wail miserably. The Devilspirit could not feel any pain, but Bai Fan could feel it.
"Die!" Xiang Shaoyun's momentum reached the peak as he followed up with another swing of his saber.
The Devilspirit Sword wanted to block the attack again, but Bai Fan's consciousness started resisting, "Devil spirit, I don't want this power anymore. Return me my freedom. I don't want to merge with you."
Because of the struggle of Bai Fan's soul, Devilspirit was unable to swing the sword in time and was struck by Xiang Shaoyun again. The attack nearly slashed Bai Fan's body into two.
"Bastard! I was planning to give you a chance to live, but I am changing my mind. I will deal with you first before dealing with that brat," the devil spirit cursed before fleeing with Bai Fan's injured body.
"Don't dream of leaving!" Xiang Shaoyun wanted to give chase, but he had only taken a few steps when he staggered and collapsed to the ground.
His arms started twitching, and strands of purple energy snaked around them. He had a sensation his arms were going to burst apart, the pain causing him to break out in cold sweat.
That was the backlash of forcefully utilizing the saber technique. With his current strength, he wasn't supposed to be able to use the Nine Overlord Skyslaying Saber Technique yet. But he had forcefully used it, and it was natural that he now suffered for it.
His entire body felt limp, as if he had been completely exhausted of energy. If Bai Fan returned, he would be completely helpless.
Xiang Shaoyun stabbed the saber into the ground and dissolved some spirit stones in his astral cosmos sea to start replenishing his energy. He also dissolved some healing pills to start healing his injuries. He was afraid that some bandits would come out. If that happened, he would definitely die. Thus, he had to first recover enough strength to protect himself.
"Looks like I have to retreat for now," Xiang Shaoyun muttered after recovering some of his energy. But when he tried to walk, he found his legs trembling weakly.
That was the side effect of forcefully using a battle technique beyond his cultivation level. It was unlikely for him to recover before about half a month of rest. Even that speed was already due to his outstanding physique. Anyone else would have required more than a month to recover.
Luckily for him, Luo Yongcheng had come back for him. "Brother Xiang, are you fine?"
"I'm still alive, but I don't think I can walk for now," Xiang Shaoyun said with a bitter smile.
"Come, let me help you back," offered Luo Yongcheng.
Xiang
Shaoyun did not hesitate and allowed Luo Yongcheng to help him as they returned to the town. The Redwolf Bandits did not give chase. As for Bai Fan, Xiang Shaoyun had no choice but to spare him for now.
Chapter 166: You Are Best Suited for the Position of Principal
The battle between the Green Bamboo Town and the Redwolf Bandits had ended in a manner nobody had expected. The Green Bamboo Academy had lost their principal in the battle, while the Redwolf Bandits leader had gotten himself possessed by a devil. Both parties had suffered large casualties, and no clear victor was concluded.
The only surprise of the battle was the appearance of the mysterious young man who had forced Bai Fan to retreat.
That young man was incomparably gallant. He had slain a large number of Redwolf Bandit Transformation Realm cultivators, including their third head, Mo Lang. He was also seen charging toward the Redwolf Bandit stronghold and blasting the gate apart all alone. Moreover, he had also battled Bai Fan alone and forced him to flee.
The feats accomplished by the young man made people wonder if he was someone sent by the Cloud Margin Pavilion to help the town with the bandits. But no matter how they guessed, nobody had any idea who this young man actually was.
Presently, that young man was recuperating within the Green Bamboo Academy. The battle technique he had forcefully used had caused him to suffer a terrible backlash.
The Nine Overlord Skyslaying Saber Technique required someone to at least be at the King Realm before using it. Xiang Shaoyun was only a second-stage Transformation Realm cultivator. Thus, he had truly forced himself over the limit this time. If it wasn't for the fact that his body had been cleansed by the power of lightning before this, the backlash would be even worse.
He was currently sitting cross-legged in a courtyard within the Green Bamboo Academy. The environment was quiet and serene, a good place for him to rest and recover. As for the Green Bamboo Academy as a whole, it was enveloped in a sorrowful atmosphere. The death of their principal was too big a blow for them.
Even worse was the fact that some of them were blaming the death on Xiang Shaoyun. They were of the opinion that if Xiang Shaoyun hadn't instigated them to join the attack on the Redwolf Bandits, their principal would still be alive. Luo Yongcheng fumed when he heard what the people were saying.
"We are sadder than anyone that the principal is dead. But although he had died, he died fighting, proving that we, the people of Green Bamboo Academy, are no cowards. Proving that we have the guts to fight the Redwolf Bandits to the death! You people are so cowardly that you fled at the first sign of trouble, yet when the principal died, you blamed it on someone else? Be honest. Don't you feel any guilt? Don't you feel any shame?" berated Luo Yongcheng. As a senior in the academy, when he was fuming, nobody dared to say anything.
Some of those who had survived the battle also stood strongly on Luo Yongcheng's side, berating the cowards who had fled the battlefield. They also told the people of Xiang Shaoyun's heroic performance during the battle, explaining that the principal's death was just an unexpected accident.
Even so, some of them were still unhappy and even started fighting over the principal position so soon after the previous principal died. In short, the Green Bamboo Academy had fallen into an internal dispute.
Xiang Shaoyun was unaware of it all. He was currently busy mixing some old medicines and spirit medicines into a stronger concoction to strengthen the medical efficacy before gulping it down.
Such concoctions were very helpful for his recovery. In fact, it worked much better than regular healing pills. Two days later, he felt much better. He had recovered at least 30 or 40 percent of his combat power, and he could start walking again, albeit slowly.
I did not see that Devilspirit Sword coming at all. I'm afraid a lot more blood will flow with the appearance of that sword, Xiang Shaoyun lamented inwardly.
The devil spirit within the Devilspirit Sword was an extremely sinister existence. It relied on devouring souls to strengthen itself, and through that strength, it was able to slaughter to its heart's content.
Bai Fan was merely the devil spirit's sword servant right now. In the future when the devil spirit became even stronger, Bai Fan would most likely be abandoned when the devil spirit got an even stronger sword servant.
Xiang Shaoyun wanted to exterminate the devil, yet he was currently powerless to do so. Firstly, he was in no condition, and secondly, he was sure that this time, Bai Fan would be under the devil spirit's full control. The next time he met the devil spirit again, the devil spirit would be a true King Realm expert. Against such an opponent, Xiang Shaoyun stood no chance.
Devil spirits are vengeful creatures. Since I have injured it, it will come looking for me sooner or later. The only thing I can do is keep growing stronger, Xiang Shaoyun thought to himself.
Right this moment, Luo Yongcheng arrived at his courtyard with a worried expression.
"Brother Luo, my condolences for your loss, but stay strong," said Xiang Shaoyun, thinking that Luo Yongcheng was still mourning the principal's death.
Luo Yongcheng shook his head silently. He took out a few bottles of liquor and said, "Come, drink with me."
Xiang Shaoyun did not hesitate. He lifted one of the bottles and chugged it down.
Luo Yongcheng also drank a large mouthful of liquor before he sighed. "Brother, I think it's best you leave today."
"Oh? Are the Redwolf Bandits attacking? That's unlikely, right?" Xiang Shaoyun asked in astonishment.
The Redwolf Bandits had suffered an even more disastrous loss than the academy. They did not have many Transformation Realm experts left. It was highly unlikely that they would be attacking at this time.
"No, it has nothing to do with the Redwolf Bandits. It is the academy's internal affairs. It's embarrassing, but things have been chaotic in the academy recently," Luo Yongcheng said with a mocking tone.
Xiang Shaoyun was no fool. From Luo Yongcheng's tone, he could hear that an internal dispute had erupted in the academy. He took another chug of liquor before saying, "Brother, don't worry about it. I will leave right after this drinking session. We will still remain friends after this."
"I am really sorry. You were helping us kill the Redwolf Bandits and had even taught us the saber intent, yet those bastards are abandoning you once they have no other uses for you. They even want to chase you out of town and are blaming you for the principal's death. Those ungrateful scoundrels!" Luo Yongcheng said with a look of disgust.
"Is that really what they think?" Xiang Shaoyun frowned.
"Hehe, yes, that is what they think," Luo Yongcheng said. He raised the liquor bottle and said, "Come, let's drink to our heart's content. It is my honor to have a friend as heroic as you, Brother Xiang."
After a while of drinking, Xiang Shaoyun's eyes suddenly lit up as he said, "Brother Luo, have you ever thought of strengthening the Green Bamboo Academy?"
"Of course I have. But what can I do?" Luo Yongcheng answered.
"So long as you are willing to do it, consider it done," Xiang Shaoyun said.
"Brother, what do you have in mind?" Luo Yongcheng asked, his hands shaking.
"I think you are best suited for the position of principal," Xiang Shaoyun said directly.
Luo Yongcheng dropped the bottle he was holding in shock. The bottle broke when it hit the ground, and the liquor flowed out and drenched the bottom part of his pants.
"N-no, we can't speak about something like this lightly," Luo Yongcheng said with a low voice.
"Brother Luo, don't be nervous. If you really want the best for the Green Bamboo Academy, I think you should firm your heart. I can help you with it," Xiang Shaoyun said with a faint smile. He finally knew Luo Yongcheng's real purpose here. All along, Luo Yongcheng had most likely been waiting for those words.
Chapter 167: Fight For Principal
On that day, Xiang Shaoyun left the Green Bamboo Academy. When he left, not a single person saw him off, not even Luo Yongcheng. Xiang Shaoyun dep
arted in a carefree manner. Some people followed him in secret to confirm that he had indeed left. The confirmation of his departure was eventually transmitted to a person within a certain residence within the Green Bamboo Academy.
"He finally left? Good, we won't have anything to worry about now," said the owner of the place.
The owner of the place was none other than the surviving vice principal, Luo Hua. Since both the principal and the other vice principal had been killed in the battle with the Redwolf Bandits, he was supposed to be the next principal. Unfortunately, he was also one of the deserters during the battle. That was the reason why he had lived.
He had decent strength but was a greedy and cowardly person. He was also the one who had played a great role in keeping the Green Bamboo Academy conservative and passive, causing the academy to stop growing.
Now that he wanted to assume the position of principal, he encountered resistance from the faction led by Luo Yongcheng. Some even supported Luo Yongcheng to be the new principal instead. It caused no small amount of resentment in Luo Hua.
He had been waiting for the principal to die so he could be the new principal for a very long time. Now that the chance had finally arrived, he would definitely not give up on it. He did not seize the position with brute force, not because he was afraid of Luo Yongcheng, but because he feared the young man who had been staying in their academy. With the departure of that young man, he could now act without inhibition.
That young man was after all a genius capable of forcing the Redwolf Bandits leader into a retreat. Luo Hua was not at all that young man's match. At the same time, that young man was Luo Yongcheng's supporter. If that young man was allowed to stay, Luo Hua would not be able to become the new principal.
"Men, transmit my order. We are going to prepare for the principal's funeral," said Luo Hua. Without Xiang Shaoyun around, he sounded more confident when speaking.