29 The End
"The sword of the great river rises to the sky!"
With this strike, boundless starlight converged into a massive hundred-zhang sword, carrying an immense force as it cleaved through.
"This sword rends wind and thunder, obscures the sun and moon, grasps the heavens and earth, pulverizes the netherworld. I wonder, can it slay you, Shuten-doji?"
Leisurely, Ye Li chuckled, and in the next moment, the sword energy surged, and a pillar-like hand soared into the sky.
Green blood splattered across the firmament.
"Ah! Humans! Seeking death!"
Shuten-doji's howl of despair resounded, filled with rage and desperation.
"Hmph! Do you think you can escape?"
Ye Li fixed his gaze and saw, amidst the clouds of the sky, a strikingly handsome figure with crimson hair.
Clutching a severed arm, the figure glared at Ye Li with resentment.
"Human, I have remembered this strike!"
"When I return, the true Night Parade of One Hundred Demons shall commence! Not a single blade of grass will grow on this land! Today's trivial skirmish will not be overlooked!"
Shuten-doji spoke fiercely, then turned to leave without looking back.
In this state, the Bone Girl clan could not be saved.
He decisively chose to abandon the Bone Girl.
"Shuten-doji! Save me!"
The Bone Girl wailed, her face filled with despair.
But Shuten-doji remained indifferent, leaving without a second glance.
"Hmph! You think you can leave? Ask the sword in my hand if it agrees."
Ye Li chuckled lightly, then spoke resolutely.
"The sword energy spanning thirty thousand li rends the sky and descends like a rainbow!"
As his words fell, an unparalleled sword energy manifested, enveloping the entire city of Jiang.
This strike shook the heavens and the earth.
For a moment, the world trembled, and the vast sword energy caused the entire city of Jiang to quiver.
"It's impossible!"
"How can you be so powerful?"
"How could such an existence appear here?"
Shuten-doji's hair stood on end. He vowed that he had never witnessed such a terrifying strike in his life.
"The Roar of Ten Thousand Ghosts!"
He went mad, desperately trying to resist. However, even the mighty Shuten-doji couldn't withstand this sword radiance for more than a breath.
Swish!
The sword energy swept through without hesitation, as if severing the connection between heaven and earth.
In an instant, Shuten-doji was engulfed by the sword radiance. He couldn't even let out a muffled groan before disappearing from this world.
Just two strikes, only two strikes, and the peak A-rank Shuten-doji was easily slain.
It was as simple as slaughtering chickens and dogs.
In that moment, everyone looked at Ye Li with eyes filled with fear.
To effortlessly slay an A-rank existence, it didn't need any consideration—it must be A+. Moreover, within the A+ ranks, he was at the pinnacle.
Coupled with his young age, perhaps one day in the future, he would achieve S-rank and become the sixth invincible human.
It should be noted that there were only five invincibles in all of Huaxia. Below that, A+ was already an extremely formidable combat power.
Without surprise, one person could govern a province.
The arrival of such a heavenly dragon in Jiang City was something unimaginable in ordinary days.
Even the City Lord of Jiang City, Mo Fengsheng, would have to be cautious in the presence of such an existence.
After slaying Shuten-doji, Ye Li remained calm.
To be honest, he hadn't exerted his full strength yet. He only used a fraction of his power to effortlessly kill Shuten-doji.
With just a slight exertion, he had reached the limit of this stage.
Even the so-called invincibles of the S-rank didn't need him to use even a bit more of his power to contend against.
That strike just now, he had still reserved three-tenths of his power.
If he were to release that three-tenths of power, ten Shuten-dojis would turn to dust.
Then, Ye Li's gaze shifted slightly as he looked at the Bone Girl.
The Bone Girl wore a lost and desperate expression.
"Hehe, it's my defeat. I have nothing to say, only begging for mercy for the Bone Girl clan..."
But before she could finish her words, Ye Li unleashed a streak of sword radiance, severing her head.
In an instant, the headless Bone Girl turned into a pile of dry bones.
"Big sister!"
"Big sister!"
The Bone Girls wailed, tears streaming down their faces.
"Sly ghost, the Bone Girl clan will cease to exist from now on."
As these words were spoken, countless Bone Girls looked at him in horror.
Killing one Bone Girl wasn't enough; he wanted to exterminate the entire Bone Girl clan!
"Escape!"
With this thought, a Bone Girl shouted, and then hundreds of Bone Girls fled in all directions.
Ye Li sneered, waving his hand and unleashing a sword strike.
A sword energy turned into numerous smaller sword energies, swift as the wind, dispersing in all directions, mercilessly harvesting the lives of the Bone Girls.
The sly ghost forced a bitter smile, filled with helplessness.
Blame it on your own offense against someone!
Soon, countless Bone Girls were slaughtered, and the ground was covered in bones.
Ye Li surveyed the surroundings, his face calm.
Regardless of the reasons and circumstances behind the matter, he didn't care, nor did he want to know.
He only knew that the Bone Girl clan posed a threat to Jiang City, and that was enough.
The path to death had been chosen; there was no need to say anything more.
Ye Li sheathed his long sword and calmly walked into the night amidst the gazes of those who had witnessed the defeat of the supernatural beings.
The people stood still in their original positions, paying their respects to this human powerhouse who had saved Jiang City.
Perhaps, from this day forward, the name of Li, the Sword Saint, would be recorded in the history of Jiang City and revered by the masses.
Afterward, Ye Li returned the props to the cosplay store.
The sword in his hand was just an unopened iron sword, sustained only by his spiritual power to prevent it from shattering.
Then, he changed into a fresh set of clothes and wearily returned home.
One word: tired.
Two words: very tired.
Three words: too exhausted.
Four words...
Never mind, no need to continue.
Ye Li fell asleep as soon as he lay down, succumbing to deep slumber.
To be honest, he didn't want to go through something like this again; it was damn exhausting.
Unbeknownst to Ye Li, his actions had caused the name of Li, the Sword Saint, to resound throughout Huaxia.
Even the imperial capital had heard of this mysterious powerhouse.
Some speculated whether this Sword Saint Li was the same person who had made a name for themselves by causing a sensation in Beishan Cemetery.
Meanwhile, Mu Zhiqing arrived alone at Ye Li's doorstep and pressed the doorbell slowly.
In the imperial capital.
"Xirou, I need you to go to Jiang City."
"This Sword Saint Li is too mysterious. If possible, I hope you can find him and invite him to our Ye family."
In a room, an elderly lady spoke to the young girl below.
The elderly lady may appear aged, but she emanates an air of high status and nobility. She is none other than Ye Fuliàn, the current head of the Ye Family in the Imperial Capital. Her strength is at the A+ level.
Seated below her is a young woman with captivating eyes, cherry-red lips, and a charming beauty akin to a peach in spring and a chrysanthemum in autumn. She stands apart from the world, her smile captivating the entire city. She is Ye Xirou, the current noblewoman of the Ye Family and one of the most talented enigma slayers in all of China. Her strength is at the A level.
As a prominent family in the Imperial Capital, the Ye Family holds a position of influence and power. They even have one of the seats in the Decision-Making Council, making them a formidable force throughout China.
And now, the first noblewoman of such a prestigious family is about to depart for Jiangcheng, a small town that is relatively unknown.
"Don't worry, grandmother. I will bring him back," Ye Xirou said with a light smile, radiating beauty and charm.
After Ye Xirou left, Ye Fuliàn fell into deep contemplation.
"Jingxing, if only you and Yue'er were still here," she whispered, taking out a photograph, her gaze gentle and filled with longing.
