Chapter 2107: The Traceless Sword

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Bu Hong’s master was Lu Tie, the Sanctum Leader of Azure Dragon Sanctum. He was also one of the strongest Golden Flame Elders in the Fire Worship Sect. A person like him would, naturally, own a Thousand Inscriptions Saint Weapon.

For this reason, Bu Hong had a better understanding of Thousand Inscriptions Saint Weapons compared to others. ‘If the sword he used is merely a Thousand Inscriptions Saint Sword, even with his assist-type Divine Ability and if he used all his martial tactics and Divine Abilities that he has mastered to their highest degrees, it would still be impossible for his attack to be so fast! I’ve already opened my Spiritual Eyes when I broke through to the Third Form of the Saint Celestial Stage that’s also known as the Spiritual Eyes Form. Even then, I barely managed to catch a glimpse of his attack! What does this mean? Doesn’t this mean his sword is of a higher grade than a Thousand Saint Inscriptions Weapon?’

Bu Hong continued his train of thought. ‘In the Dao Martial Saint Land, swords that are higher grade than Thousand Inscriptions Saint Swords are 10,000 Inscriptions Saint Sword! There’s a total of ten 10,000 Inscriptions Saint Weapons in the Dao Martial Saint Land. They’re the Super Saint Weapons on the Ten Great Saint Weapons Ranking… Only two of Super Saint Weapons are swords! They’re the Nine Clouds Sword and the Traceless Sword… I wonder which one does Duan Ling Tian possess?!’ Bu Hong’s breath quickened when he thought about this.

“If Duan Ling Tian didn’t destroy my Innate Spiritual Root, I won’t expose this matter since I’ll challenge him to a Death Duel and kill him in the Palace of Death. That way I’ll be able to obtain his 10,000 Inscriptions Saint Sword for myself,” Bu Hong muttered to himself with a vicious glint in his eyes, “However, since my Innate Spiritual Root has been destroyed, it’s impossible for me to surpass him. If that’s the case, is there a need for me to keep this to myself? Should I only tell my master or should I spread this news so that everyone will know about it?!” A hint of hesitance could be seen in Bu Hong’s eyes as though he was in a dilemma. “If I only tell it to master, there’s no way he’ll tell anyone about it. It’s a 10,000 Inscriptions Saint Sword, a Super Saint Weapon on the Ten Great Saint Weapons Ranking after all. Even master would be tempted by it.”

Bu Hong knew that humans were selfish. He was certain that if he told his master, the Sanctum Leader of Azure Dragon Sanctum, his master would definitely choose to keep the news to himself and forbid him from telling anyone about it. Everyone wanted a Super Saint Weapon to themselves!

“Whatever… I’ll tell master about it first. With my master’s strength, it shouldn’t be hard for him to kill Duan Ling Tian and snatch that 10,000 Inscriptions Saint Sword. It can also be counted as seeking revenge from Duan Ling TianI.” Finally, Bu Hong made up his mind to tell his master alone about his suspicion that Duan Ling Tian owned a 10,000 Inscriptions Saint Sword.

‘If my master obtains the sword, he’ll definitely feel indebted to me since he wouldn’t have managed to obtain it if weren’t got me!’ Bu Hong thought to himself. In his opinion, it did not matter who killed Duan Ling Tian as long as Duan Ling Tian died. If his master killed Duan Ling Tian and obtained the Super Saint Weapon, it could be considered as the sword being kept in the family. It would only benefit and not harm him. Since he had made up his mind, he instantly went to look for his master.

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“Master!” Bu Hong cried out as he entered the backyard of his master’s residence.

Lu Tie, the Sanctum Leader of Azure Dragon, who was gardening stopped to look at Bu Hong. He instantly asked, “Hong’er, what’s wrong?”

Ever since Bu Hong learned that Duan Ling Tian had quietly left the Fire Worship Sect, he had shut himself in Lu Tie’s residence. In order to relieve Bu Hong’s boredom, he had placed the latest list of Supreme Saint Ranking in Bu Hong’s room. He did not expect Bu Hong would come looking for him so quickly.

“Master, I just remember something important!” Bu Hong said solemnly.

“Oh? What’s the matter?” Lu Tie knew direct disciple very well. He was someone who knew how to differentiate between what was important and what was not. If he said there was something important, there was no doubt it was important.

“Master… I suspect that Duan Ling Tian defeated me using a Super Saint Weapon!” Bu Hong said without beating around the bush.

A Super Saint Weapon!

As soon as Bu Hong finished speaking, Lu Tie’s eyes widened in shock and he had an expression of disbelief on his face. His heartbeat began to quicken as well.

There were only ten Super Saint Weapons in the Dao Martial Saint Land and they were known as the Dao Martial Saint Land’s Ten Great Saint Weapons.

Even the Fire Worship Sect only had one of the Super Saint Weapons that the sect had inherited. It was passed down from the sect leaders of old until it was finally passed down to the current Sect Leader of the Fire Worship Sect.

Based on this, one could see how rare a Super Saint Weapon was!

However, Lu Tie’s first direct disciple had just told him that Duan Ling Tian possessed a Super Saint Weapon?

How could it not be shocking?

“Hong’er, are you sure that Duan Ling Tian has a Super Saint Weapon?” Lu Tie’s expression was solemn when he looked at Bu Hong.

“Master, Duan Ling Tian…” Bu Hong began to recount everything in detail to Lu Tie about his battle with Duan Ling Tian.

Bu Hong’s suspicion was not without basis, Lu Tie had no reason to doubt his words.

“If it’s true, he probably has the Nine Cloud Sword or the Traceless Sword on the Ten Great Saint Weapons Ranking,” Lu Tie said after he paused for a moment, “Based on your words, I think he has the Traceless Sword… The Traceless Sword, like its name, is traceless and impossible to guard against!”

“Your cultivation base is at the Third Form of the Saint Celestial Stage, the Spiritual Eyes Form. With your Spiritual Eyes, it’s only natural that you’ll be able to catch a small glimpse of the Duan Ling Tian using the Traceless Sword… It is impossible for those below the Third Form of the Saint Celestial Stage who haven’t awoken their Spiritual Eyes to see the Traceless Sword,” Lu Tie said, “The rumor of Duan Ling Tian mastering a mysterious swordplay makes sense if he has the Traceless Sword. Even your junior sister suffered in his hands. Without the sword, he’s probably not even a match for her!” Lu Tie became more certain the more he spoke. The junior sister he mentioned was obviously Wen Yan.

“The Traceless Sword… How lucky of him to obtain the Traceless Sword that’s one of the Super Saint Weapons on the Ten Great Saint Weapons Ranking!” An envious expression appeared on Bu Hong’s face.

Even Lu Tie, Bu Hong’s master, seemed convinced after Bu Hong had told him what had happened. He was extremely certain now that Duan Ling Tian had used the Traceless Sword, one of the Ten Great Super Saint Weapons on the Ten Great Saint Weapons Ranking!

“He’s lucky indeed… However, it’s a pity the sword will soon belong to me!” Lu Tie sneered as his eyes glinted. Based on his words, it was obvious he was very confident that he would be able to obtain the sword from Duan Ling Tian. Although Duan Ling Tian was strong, he was still lacking compared to Lu Tie.

“Hong’er, all credits will go to you if I obtain the Traceless Sword!” Lu Tie looked at Bu Hong with a smile. No matter how he looked at his direct disciple, he found Bu Hong extremely pleasing to his eyes.

“Master, if you want the Traceless Sword, you must personally act against Duan Ling Tian… If Duan Ling Tian returns now, he’ll be brought to the Enforcement Hall to be questioned about the destruction of my Innate Spiritual Root,” Bu Hong said worriedly, “Once he’s proven guilty, the Enforcement Hall will surely punish him even if they don’t sentence him to death. However, since he has offended Dong Yuan Jin, the Vice Hall Master of the Enforcement Hall, Dong Yuan Jin would surely bring up the case of him destroying the Innate Spiritual Root of Gu Chun, Li An’s direct disciple. At that time, it won’t be difficult for Dong Yuan Jin to deal with him… If he dies in the Enforcement Hall, I’m afraid you won’t have a chance to obtain the Traceless Sword!”

Upon hearing Bu Hong’s words, Lu Tie furrowed his brows. “That’s true!”

The Enforcement Hall’s Vice Hall Master, Dong Yuan Jin, was a vicious man who would seek revenge for the smallest grievances. Moreover, his position was higher than Lu Tie, and he was stronger than Lu Tie as well. If Dong Yuan Jin obtained the Traceless Sword, it would be impossible for Lu Tie to snatch it from him. And in the case of the Traceless being discovered by the Enforcement Hall, it would be even more impossible for him to obtain it.

In just a second, Lu Tie made up his mind. He looked at Bu Hong and said, “Hong’er! I plan to go to the Enforcement Hall and drop the charges against Duan Ling Tian. I’ll say that your Innate Spiritual Root was destroyed due to your own mistakes during cultivation. However, there’s no need for you to worry. Even without the Enforcement Hall, I’ll kill Duan Ling Tian and avenge you!” Lu Tie said confidently.

“I believe in you, master.” Bu Hong nodded. He knew this was the best course of action. This was the only way for his master to obtain the sword in Duan Ling Tian’s possession.

It was fortunate that Duan Ling Tian was unaware of what was going on. Otherwise, he would have been rendered speechless.

When did he obtain the Traceless Sword, one of the Super Saint Weapons on the Ten Great Saint Weapons Ranking? How come he himself did not know about this?