True Solution of the Sword Dao

Bang!!!

The wild gold-blue flames overflowed madly, engulfing the entire highway in a sea of fire.

These gold-blue flames ignited everything on contact, whether it was the concrete ground, the metal railings by the roadside, or the forests and grasslands on both sides, yet without leaving a single trace of scorching. It appeared that these flames were merely illusory.

In the whooshing sound of the flames, Sulan Bei’er stood still with a calm expression. Aside from the flames, there was nothing else around him. The flames attempted to cling to him and burn him but seemed to be blocked by an invisible barrier, completely unable to get close.

He was focused and calm, seemingly observing something and also waiting for something.

Suddenly, a silver sword tip appeared silently behind his back, stabbing directly towards his neck.

The moment the sword tip touched the invisible barrier, there was a pop sound like a soap bubble bursting. The barrier suddenly shattered.

Only then did Sulan Bei’er react, with a ring of transparent ripples suddenly appearing behind him rushing towards the sword tip. He tried to turn around, but in an instant, the sword tip changed to stabbing from the front.

"Such speed!" exclaimed Sulan Bei’er with a serious look in his eyes. It was already too late for him to think further. The silver blade was nearly touching his throat.

Clang!!!

The previously mentioned transparent shield reappeared. Sparks flew between the shield and the longsword.

A strong sense of oppression spread out. Lin Fei swiftly retreated, but it was a bit too late.

Almost as soon as he had stabbed the shield with his sword, Sulan Bei’er burst forth completely.

Two silver rings appeared instantly beside him, one above and one below, suddenly expanding.

With a bang, Lin Fei at the last moment blocked the cutting of the rings with the Black Demon Sword, but he was forcefully smashed into the dense woods, raising a rustle of leaves and bushes.

The silver rings shrank again, continuously rotating around Sulan Bei’er. Occasionally, terrifying faces emerged in the air around the rings.

"Your speed, even I couldn’t react in time," praised Sulan Bei’er, "If it weren’t for the defensive shield I had set up in advance, you might indeed have injured me. Truly worthy of being a possessor of the True Force."

"I admit, I am no match for you," Lin Fei’s figure instantly appeared not far from Sulan Bei’er, his complexion faintly pale. He had only used Extreme Shadow momentarily, and had not affected the core, but it was still a significant drain. With his current cultivation of the Qi Cultivation Second Layer nearing perfection and the defense of the Golden Robe Sword Technique, he could still withstand this damage.

Even at this level, Lin Fei remained calm.

"You should know that your speed is nowhere near mine, so although I cannot hurt you, you also cannot catch up to me."

Sulan Bei’er slightly narrowed his eyes, tacitly agreeing.

Lin Fei was certain inside; he had only been testing with that statement, and hadn’t expected the other party to truly be unable to prevent him from leaving. "You want True Force, fine. But do you really know what True Force represents?"

Sulan Bei’er smiled slightly, "Are you testing me? But that’s alright; with your current strength and possession of True Force, you also qualify to know."

"What do you mean?" Lin Fei asked in a deep voice.

Sulan Bei’er waved one hand, and instantly, a hazy silver veil descended over the highway.

Lin Fei carefully moved out of the veil’s range. With this top contender from Australia, he dared not be the slightest bit careless.

Sulan Bei’er didn’t mind Lin Fei retreating. "I also found out about this special power by chance. This power is of an extremely high status, and currently, most other powers are suppressed by it. After reaching the peak of Level B, wanting to advance further is more difficult than you can imagine. Power has already reached a relative peak. So you don’t need to worry, you have just stepped into Level B; you will soon realize how big and difficult the price is to take the next step. Even with True Force, you’re just starting from a slightly higher point. At our relative peak, we no longer care about the advantages or disadvantages of starting high or low," Sulan Bei’er said with a smile.

Lin Fei sneered. Initially demanding him to hand over treasures, now seeing they couldn’t catch up, they quickly changed their tune. This speed of turning the tables truly far surpassed that of lesser beings. Worthy of being called the top contender of Australia indeed.

"We can make a deal," Sulan Bei’er said softly.

"What’s the deal?" Lin Fei was now sure that the other party couldn’t catch up with him and relaxed a bit.

"Allow me to cultivate True Force, and you can propose a reasonable exchange," Sulan Bei’er said calmly. "I suppose you know that if it were my real body here, the outcome might be very different."

A thought crossed Lin Fei’s mind. He extended his index finger, and a thin golden thread suddenly appeared on his fingertip. "Is this what you want?"

A flash of joy crossed Sulan Bei’er’s eyes.

"That’s it! This fluctuation! Just give me a sliver of it so I can cultivate too. I can meet any need you might have."

Lin Fei kept his expression neutral, but he was certain that Sulan Bei’er had no real understanding of True Force; he probably sensed just a bit of its fluctuation and knew nothing about its other characteristics.

What twined around his finger was the Power of the Divine Artifact mixed with a large amount of True Force, which were the True Force seeds he had given previously. The Sulan Bei’er in front of him hadn’t noticed and thought this was a characteristic the True Force seeds should naturally have.

"So, what will you trade with me for it?" Lin Fei asked.

"That depends on what you need," Sulan Bei’er said, staring intently at the golden thread on Lin Fei’s fingertip. If he hadn’t known he couldn’t outpace Lin Fei, he would have snatched it by now.

"What do I need?" Lin Fei actually didn’t need anything at the moment, but then he remembered some rare items mentioned in the Mage’s Eye. "A Random Teleportation Stone from the Inner World."

"A Teleportation Stone?"

Sulan Bei’er’s expression immediately darkened.

"Young man, don’t overreach. Some things could be a curse rather than a blessing." No wonder he was upset; a Random Teleportation Stone from the Inner World was one of the highest achievements of magical space research. Its value was considered at the peak of treasures. Even as the strongest in Australia, he had only two. Yet, Lin Fei’s first request was for this. It was no wonder Sulan Bei’er was annoyed.

"Is that so?" Lin Fei responded calmly. "But, I think my asking price is quite cheap."

"Don’t bring misfortune upon your family," Sulan Bei’er said, staring at Lin Fei word by word.

"Are you threatening me?" Lin Fei laughed lightly. "If my family and friends die, you will gain an enemy who could very likely become your ally in the future. You should be aware that I should have no problem reaching your level someday. And you can’t kill me now."

Sulan Bei’er stared intensely at Lin Fei, then after a moment, he smiled. "Very well. It seems we are much alike. Seeing you reminds me of my younger self. You indeed possess the potential to become a top-level fighter. I agree to your request—a Random Teleportation Stone from the Inner World." He extended his hand, and suddenly, an oval stone pulsating with white light condensed in his palm, looking as ordinary as a pebble from the riverbank were it not for the flickering white light.

The stone’s surface was covered in a soft white light that flickered rhythmically like breathing, making it seem as if the space around the stone was contracting and expanding with each breath.

Lin Fei looked at the stone in his hand and confirmed it was indeed a Random Teleportation Stone from the Inner World, matching all the characteristics described in the Mage’s Eye.

Sulan Bei’er tossed the Teleportation Stone lightly; instantly, countless golden runes formed a circular golden rune array around the stone as it expanded outward. At any rate, these magical runes that only a Mage could perform were undeniable. Then he quickly grabbed it again, stopping the array’s operation.

This alchemical treasure was one of the highest masterpieces of the magical aspect, endowed with the ability to teleport to a random location on the Inner World plane at any place, any time. For ordinary people, this was unthinkable; they could only enter the Inner World through fixed portals built on Earth. Only top-level fighters like Sulan Bei’er had the privilege of freely entering the Inner World.

Although this alchemical treasure was precious, almost all top-level fighters had one or two of these, which was why Sulan Bei’er didn’t immediately lose his temper. Although he had paid a great price for this item years ago, it was ultimately less critical than the importance of True Force.

"Here is the Teleportation Stone," he said, shaking the stone in his hand. "You should be able to confirm it now, right?"

"Certainly," Lin Fei nodded. This alchemical treasure was a special energy sphere that existed directly inside a fighter’s body, as reported in the Mage’s Eye. That was why Sulan Bei’er could directly condense it into a stone, making it a swiftly obtainable item that could also be beneficial to Lin Fei.

"Then, toss the stone over, and I will send the True Force seed across," Lin Fei said softly.

"I hope you’re not playing tricks. For me, a Random Teleportation Stone is an acceptable loss, but for you, some things are too costly to lose," Sulan Bei’er said, smiling still, but his expression conveyed a hint of chill.

Lin Fei’s expression didn’t change. "For me, one True Force seed isn’t too great a loss, and there’s no need for me to break my promise here. Besides, there’s the potential to gain the friendship of a top-level fighter. I’m not foolish enough to pass up such a mutually beneficial deal."

Sulan Bei’er nodded. "Merely trivial losses for both of us can lead to both getting what we want. This is a mutually beneficial arrangement." But in his heart, he was somewhat reluctant.

’If it weren’t for the urgency now, if it weren’t... a mere newcomer B-level dares to negotiate terms with me!’ However, this thought was fleeting, as Lin Fei’s earlier response had made him realize that this new B-level fighter wouldn’t be threatened or coerced. The determination in his tone was palpable. Such fighters, with such great potential and being cultivators of True Force, were not to be trifled with—most importantly, he couldn’t do anything about him now nor genuinely kidnap his kin. Just in case, as the saying goes, it is best not to make an enemy at his level. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please recommend or vote for it on qidian.com; your support is my greatest motivation.)