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Chapter 1035: Ominous Signs
Chapter 1035: Ominous Signs
Chapter 1035: Ominous Signs
There were still seven days until the Asura Lunjian.
The elders of Lun Dao Mountain had convened and decided on this period to allow the disciples of the various sects to prepare.
The Asura Battle was an unexpected event, so they provided a more generous preparation time.
In the disciples' quarters.
Mo Hua was still deeply engrossed in analyzing the battle, dissecting the causes and effects, and considering various issues...
Suddenly, a knock at the door interrupted his thoughts. Mo Hua went to open it and was surprised to see who had come.
"Grandmaster? Why are you here?"
The Tai Xu Gatekeeper gave Mo Hua a long, deep look, then took out a token from his sleeve and handed it to him.
"This is the Trinity Sect Token, freshly minted. There's only one of these so far, and I'm giving it to you to use."
"The token contains the legacies of the three mountains, which are interconnected."
"You can exchange them freely using your merit points."
"Moreover, this sect token is special. The Tai E and Chong Xu Sect Leaders have given you high-level permissions."
"The legacies you can exchange will all be of high quality."
"Given that the Asura Battle is approaching, if you need anything, you can directly choose from the legacies within."
"You can exchange cultivation techniques, Dao techniques, array techniques, artificing techniques, and more."
"This is for the Lunjian and the sect. During the Lunjian Conference, the legacies you exchange will not deduct your merit points."
"The legacies you exchange can also be temporarily used by other Lunjian disciples, as long as it's for the upcoming Lunjian. Everything is permissible."
"Furthermore, I have already informed the elders. If you need anything, just speak up. The Lunjian matter is in your hands..."
Mo Hua was momentarily stunned, then he solemnly accepted the token with both hands.
The Tai Xu Gatekeeper didn't say much more. He gave Mo Hua a gentle look, patted his shoulder, and then turned to leave.
This gesture signified his full support as the sect leader.
Mo Hua felt warmth in his heart but also a heavy weight on his shoulders.
He looked down at the token in his hand.
The token was ancient and grand, exquisitely detailed and noble. It was a brand-new Trinity Sect Token of Tai Xu Gate.
This was the template for the standardized token.
Clearly, Tai Xu Gate would gradually implement this new type of sect token in the future.
By unifying the sect token, the disciples of the three mountains would be fully integrated into one sect.
According to Mo Hua's knowledge, when the token was cast, a sequence number would be imprinted inside to distinguish it.
Mo Hua gently caressed the token.
This was the first token cast after the unification of the three mountains, containing the legacies of all three.
The sequence number inside should be...
"One."
Mo Hua's gaze shifted. He returned to his quarters, sealed the doors and windows with an array, and then sat down at his desk, immersing his divine perception into the new sect token.
The name of the sect token was still the Tai Xu Token.
But the Tai Xu realm was now divided into three mountains.
Not only did it contain the legacies of the original Tai Xu Gate, but also those of the Tai E and Chong Xu Sects, all categorized and displayed in the "Merit Scroll."
Tai Xu Gate, Tai E Sect, and Chong Xu Sect were once among the Eight Great Sects.
This meant that the Tai Xu Token in his hand now encompassed the rich Dao Cang of three of the Eight Great Sects, roughly equivalent to half of the legacies of the Eight Great Sects of Qian Academy, truly a luxurious collection.
Moreover, it wasn't just ordinary legacies.
While browsing through the Chong Xu Mountain "Merit Scroll", Mo Hua discovered a special gift.
It seemed to be an exceptional gift from the Chong Xu Sect Leader:
Chong Xu Sword Dissolving True Technique.
This was the core Sword Qi technique of Chong Xu Mountain, the sect's most important legacy, and the same high-level sword technique that Xiao Xiao was cultivating.
The Tai E Mountain-Opening Sword Array, the Chong Xu Sword Dissolving True Technique, and the Tai Xu Divine Thought Sword.
This truly validated the saying:
"Tai E forges spirit swords, Chong Xu cultivates Sword Qi, and Tai Xu transforms sword intent..."
Mo Hua felt a slight tremor in his heart.
Now, he truly possessed the core legacies of all three mountains.
This was something he had never expected.
Previously, he had only dreamed about it, never thinking that he would actually achieve it, gathering all the legacies of the three Tai Xu mountains.
And he had obtained them through legitimate means.
This was partly because the upcoming Asura Battle was crucial.
It was also a sign of the trust and responsibility the three sect leaders placed in him.
Behind the scenes, the sect leaders had certainly discussed and negotiated multiple times.
Even Xun Laoshi had surely been working diligently behind the scenes for him...
They just didn't say it out loud.
Mo Hua sighed softly and turned to look out the window at Tai Xu Mountain.
He looked at the mountain where he had lived and cultivated for nine years, feeling a sudden sense of resonance and connection with Tai Xu Mountain.
This was his sect where he had studied.
Here, he had fellow disciples, elders, the sect leader, and Xun Laoshi.
All of them had treated him well.
He was also bound by fate with Tai Xu Gate, sharing its honor and disgrace.
Mo Hua's gaze was gentle yet determined, and his resolve gradually solidified.
He had to win first place.
Even if it wasn't for himself, it was for his younger brothers who had been by his side, for the kind and amiable elders, for the sect leaders who trusted him, and for the ancestors who had silently planned and cared for him...
He had to win first place.
For Tai Xu Gate, to secure a future.
He had to stand at the pinnacle of the Qian Academy Lunjian.
Mo Hua was determined to elevate Tai Xu Gate to the pinnacle of the myriad sects in Qian Xue Prefecture. No one would stand in his way.
The gentle expression on Mo Hua's face faded, and a sharp, golden gleam appeared in his eyes.
Regardless of the Four Sects, Eight Great Sects, or Twelve Schools, if they dared to obstruct him, he would... eliminate them all.
...
After that, Mo Hua officially began preparations for the Asura Lunjian.
With the vast resources of the Three Mountains Dao Cang, the full support of the Sect Leader, and the delegation of authority from Tai Xu Gate, Mo Hua had more room to maneuver.
He didn’t have the power to manage other matters, but at least in the preparation for the Lunjian, his word was law. He had already taken on the demeanor of a "young Sect Leader" of the Three Mountains.
All the elders were cooperating, and all the disciples trusted their young senior brother.
Mo Hua's calculations for the Asura Battle were not yet complete, but he had a clear overall plan.
The preparations he had made for the Tian Character Lunjian could be directly applied.
Mo Hua began his intensive preparations.
He cast special armor, robes, and spiritual equipment.
He gathered array techniques from the Three Mountains to fill the gaps in his own array skills.
Especially some rare, unconventional, but functionally unique array techniques, which he needed to complete.
The Three Mountains’ legacies were shared, and key legacies were opened to the Lunjian disciples to enhance their combat power.
Rare cultivation resources were also made available.
He studied the advanced sword techniques of Chong Xu Mountain with Linghu Xiao—the Chong Xu Sword Dissolving True Technique.
He pondered the attributes of this sword technique, considering the Sword Qi principles and the differences and similarities between the Water and Moon anomalies and the Five Elements, to solve the problem of Sword Qi amplification...
...
These tasks were not Mo Hua's alone.
The entire Tai Xu Gate was systematically mobilized.
The vast cultivation resources and legacies contained in the Three Mountains Dao Cang were fully utilized through Mo Hua's causal calculations and meticulous planning.
...
At this moment, it wasn’t just Tai Xu Gate.
All the sects participating in the Lunjian were making meticulous preparations for the upcoming Asura Battle.
Many sects were plotting ways to target Tai Xu Gate.
Some wanted revenge, some wanted to eliminate potential threats, some wanted to carve out a piece of Tai Xu Gate, and others were simply following the trend, adding to the trouble...
A large number of Tianjiao disciples were sharpening their knives, ready to target Mo Hua.
Their enmity toward Mo Hua was simple, straightforward, and pure.
No matter what, Mo Hua must die!
The entire Qian Xue Prefecture was filled with a tense and deadly atmosphere.
...
Time passed slowly...
Before they knew it, seven days had flown by.
The final Asura Battle of the Di Character Lunjian was about to begin...
This was a crucial battle.
It was the decisive battle of the Di Character.
Even if they won, there would still be more battles to come. If they lost completely, the Tian Character Lunjian would be out of the question.
At Tai Xu Gate.
Before the battle, the Sect Leaders of the Three Mountains personally saw off the Lunjian disciples.
The Tai Xu Gatekeeper said encouraging words like "do not fear failure, do your best", and "whether you win or lose, you are the pride of the sect", to motivate the disciples.
After that, everyone set off for the Lunjian.
But before they left, the Tai E Sect Leader, still uneasy, secretly asked Mo Hua:
"Can we hold onto the first position among the Eight Great Sects?"
Mo Hua looked somewhat exhausted.
In recent days, he had been constantly calculating, his divine perception frequently nearing depletion, and he had to meditate to recover, repeating this cycle.
Even with Mo Hua's powerful divine perception, he was slightly overextended, his face somewhat pale.
But despite this, his eyes remained clear and bright.
The deep thought and deliberation had given him a calm and composed demeanor.
"I will do my best..."
Mo Hua smiled faintly at the Tai E Sect Leader.
The Tai E Sect Leader breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Although Mo Hua was only a Zhu Ji and still a disciple, he had a calming presence that reassured others.
His words and that faint smile brought a strange sense of peace.
"Good."
The Tai E Sect Leader nodded.
His only requirement was that Mo Hua do his best to maintain the first position among the Eight Great Sects...
In such a critical situation, holding onto this rank would be a divine blessing and an ancestral favor...
When the time came, the Tai Xu Gate disciples set out for Lun Dao Mountain.
Meanwhile, within Qian Xue Prefecture, all the sects and all the Lunjian disciples were heading to the Dao Discussion Arena.
The disciples of each sect, dressed in various robes, formed a colorful and clearly defined stream, orderly and grand, converging on the central ancient Lun Dao Mountain of Qian Xue Prefecture.
...
On Lun Dao Mountain, the crowd was like a sea of people.
The entire Qian Xue Prefecture was deserted, as everyone gathered for the most grand and populous Lunjian.
On the Sword Viewing Tower.
Nobles and dignitaries ascended the tower, their status clearly distinguished.
Imperial nobles, Dao State aristocrats, and high-ranking officials gathered, their identities exceptional.
Towering buildings stood, subtly exuding an elusive aura, hinting at the presence of mysterious and elusive figures watching the proceedings.
At the center of the upper floors was a grand hall.
Its flying pavilions and vermilion pillars exuded a sense of ancient grandeur.
At this moment, the hall was filled with the sound of spatial rips.
One by one, elderly figures emerged from the void, taking their seats in sequence.
If there were any discerning onlookers, they would undoubtedly be shaken and uneasy upon seeing these elders, for they were all Void Transcenders.
These were the Void Transcender ancestors of the various families and sects in Qian Xue Prefecture.
It was a rare occurrence for the ancestors to watch a match in person.
In previous years, even the finals of the Tian Character Debate might not attract the presence of Void Transcenders, who would rarely visit the Sword Viewing Tower to observe the proceedings.
This was the first time so many Void Transcender ancestors had gathered in the Sword Viewing Tower.
From the Four Great Sects: the Shen Family Ancestor of Qian Dao Sect, the Xiao Family Ancestor of Heavenly Sword Sect, the Ao Family Ancestor of Dragon Cauldron Sect, and the Duanmu Ancestor of Ten Thousand Skies Sect.
From the Eight Great Sects: Xun Laoshi of Tai Xu Sect, Ouyang Ancestor of Tai E Mountain, Linghu Ancestor of Chong Xu Mountain, as well as the ancestors from the Gold-Cutting Sect, Gui Water Sect, Cloud Ascending Sect, Adamantine Sect, and Purple Mist Sect...
And from the Twelve Streams: a few ancestors from the scattered sects of Qian Academy.
All were present.
These ancestors varied in appearance—some with canes and white hair, some with youthful faces and crane-like features, some middle-aged and handsome, some old and hunched, some robust and grand, some withered and aged, and even some with the timeless beauty of immortals...
Each of them exuded no aura at all.
But their eyes were deep and unfathomable.
These two dozen Void Transcender ancestors were the true foundation and pillars of the great families and sects, each a terrifying figure capable of intimidating entire regions.
At this moment, they had all gathered in the Lunjian Tower to watch the sword competition.
The hall was unusually quiet.
All the Void Transcender ancestors were silent, some drinking tea alone, others meditating with their eyes closed.
Their cultivation was too high, and they had lived too long, with much of their emotional intensity dulled by the passage of time. Few things could stir their hearts.
Some ancestors had become so indifferent due to their cultivation that even the rise and fall of families and sects did not concern them.
The mundane world had become uninteresting to them; their eyes now saw only the "Way" and the "Immortal."
Their actions were all aimed at relentlessly pursuing the "Way" and achieving "Immortality."
Some ancestors sought fame and power, expanding their families and developing their sects, all for the sake of their own "Way."
Lineage and power were all aspects of the "Way."
The cultivation of Void Transcenders required a vast amount of spirit stones.
The demand for spiritual resources was even more terrifying.
This required a powerful force to support them, with abundant resources to sustain their cultivation.
Without the support of families and sects, they would have no way to focus on closed-door cultivation, seeking to advance their cultivation.
They needed to break through the lofty, almost mythical realms described in ancient texts, which lay beyond the Void.
Of course, as long as they did not become immortals, even Void Transcenders were still human.
Being human, they had emotions.
Not all Void Transcenders were indifferent.
Some had very short tempers.
For example, Ye Ancestor of the Great Luo Sect, with his sword-like brows and long beard, had a rugged face and frequently glared at Xun Laoshi of Tai Xu Sect.
In the Great Luo Sect, his most beloved and promising sword genius was supposed to dominate the Lun Jian Conference.
But he was instantly defeated by a disciple of Tai Xu Sect, who wasn't even a sword cultivator.
His sword technique wasn't even a proper sword technique.
The Great Luo Sect Ancestor felt humiliated, finding it embarrassing to think about.
Of course, the current atmosphere was too solemn, and he could only suppress his anger and remain silent.
Xun Laoshi could sense the hostility but merely continued drinking his tea, as if nothing had happened...
...
Outside the Void Transcender Hall.
The leaders of various sects had also gathered at the Sword Viewing Tower.
The Valley Master of Hundred Flowers Valley and a few palace-clad women from Daozhou were whispering to each other.
The leaders of the other four sects, eight great sects, and twelve streams were all present.
The Asura Battle had such a significant impact that it left all sect leaders on edge, nervous and uneasy.
Even the leaders of the Four Great Sects could not remain calm.
What they were worried about was not Tai Xu Sect.
Tai Xu Sect was already the target of all, and its fate was uncertain.
What they feared was the threat from the other four great sects at the end of the Asura Battle.
Once the Asura Battle began, it became a meat grinder, and by the end, no one would be spared. Any one of the four sects' leaders could face the combined attack of the other three.
The battles would be perilous.
The strategies would be unpredictable.
No one knew who would break through the encirclement and survive until the end.
The high score from the Asura Battle meant that if the Tian Character Lunjian couldn't create a significant gap, the winner of the Asura Battle would likely be the winner of the Lun Jian Conference.
The outcome of the Asura Battle would largely determine which of the Four Great Sects would claim the top spot in the Lunjian.
Therefore, the leaders of the Four Great Sects could not remain calm.
As for the leaders of the Three Mountains of Tai Xu, their anxiety was even more profound.
Given the current state of Tai Xu Sect, merely maintaining their ranking would be a great fortune.
Even if their ranking dropped slightly, it would be acceptable.
Beyond that, they could not entertain any delusions.
No one understood better than they did that the Four Great Sects of Qian Academy were insurmountable mountains.
Outside the Sword Observation Pavilion.
In the spectator seats of Lun Dao Mountain.
The elders of the Tai Xu Sect, along with the disciples from the initial, intermediate, and advanced levels of the Zhu Ji Academy, were all watching the battle.
This was a fight that would decide the fate of the sect.
To them, it was equally crucial.
However, the current situation looked dire, and everyone's heart was in their throat.
In the Feng Family's seats, Elder Zhang Dazhanglao, Zhang Lan, Gu Hong from the Gu Family, and other elders, as well as Gu Changhuai from the Dao Court and Xia Dian Si, were all watching the battle.
They had some knowledge of the current situation and were all on edge, silently supporting Mo Hua and the Tai Xu Sect.
Even Elder Zhang Dazhanglao, who had seen many of Mo Hua's sword discussions, felt a sense of familiarity with this "suspected" disciple of the Zhang Clan's Shishuibu and did not want to see Mo Hua and the Tai Xu Sect lose.
Or at least, not lose too terribly...
...
However, among the spectators, many cultivators were reveling in the misfortune:
"Let's be honest, Mo Hua is probably going to die this time, right?"
"One person trying to kill him, he can dodge; a group trying to kill him, he can escape;"
"But when an entire sect, or even a dozen sects, all try to kill him at once, where can he hide, where can he run?"
"Unless he finds a hole and hides in it, staying there until the end..."
"Are you kidding?"
"His skills have been studied through and through..."
"If his Hidden Art hadn't been exposed before, he might have been able to 'barely' survive to the end."
"But unfortunately, by this point in the sword discussion, all his cards have been played. Any small tricks now won't fool anyone."
"Others will definitely be on guard against him..."
"You have a point."
"Watch and see, the Tai Xu Sect is definitely going to suffer a major setback in this round."
"You say that, but isn't the tournament format... unfair to the Tai Xu Sect?"
"You don't understand, the cultivation world is inherently unfair."
"People are born with different backgrounds, different spiritual roots, different luck, different lifespans, and different circumstances, all of which are unfair..."
"The so-called Asura Battle is the same."
"It tests whether you can survive with all your might in a desperate situation, using any means necessary to win."
"No one will listen to your complaints."
"If you blame anyone, blame the Tai Xu Sect for their bad luck."
"Blame them for offending so many sects."
"And blame them for taking in Mo Hua, that little troublemaker..."
"Why couldn't they have taken anyone else, but Mo Hua?"
"You have a point... The Tai Xu Sect deserves it, they brought it upon themselves..."
...
As the crowd chatted, a figure with a scholarly air quietly slipped in.
Someone with sharp eyes immediately called out:
"Brother Bai, didn't you say you wanted to 'swallow the spirit sword'?"
"Accept the bet and lose with dignity!"
"Exactly!"
Bai Xiaosheng was known for his big talk and insults, but he had a good temper and didn't put on airs, so some Zhu Ji cultivators also joined in the teasing.
Bai Xiaosheng, who had sneaked into the crowd, felt a headache coming on.
He had indeed talked big before, mocking Mo Hua:
"What kind of sword discussion can he have?"
"Look at him, he can barely hold a sword."
"If he can really use any sword technique, I'll publicly swallow my superior life-bound spirit sword!"
Then Mo Hua killed someone from the Great Luo Sect with a single sword strike...
Bai Xiaosheng felt as if he had swallowed a fly.
But he refused to admit it.
"It's not that I'm going back on my word, it's just that Mo Hua's technique doesn't count as a sword technique."
"It's a twisted and evil method."
"It has nothing to do with 'sword'."
"His sword control is just fooling around..."
"I'm a man of my word. If he truly knows a sword technique, I would definitely swallow my life-bound sword..."
"I'll stand by my words. If I don't swallow it, I'll call Mo Hua my father..."
"Fine, it's a deal!"
...
On the spectator platform of the Shangguan Family.
Wenren Wan was holding Yu'er, watching the battle. She was worried about Mo Hua and waiting for his turn.
The surrounding noise was deafening.
Amid the chaos, Wenren Wan suddenly felt a wave of dizziness, her vision blurring, and everything turned bloody.
The scenes from her nightmares resurfaced in her mind.
Blood rained from the sky, demons danced wildly.
Yu'er's face was covered in blood, his skin pale, his eyes empty as he looked at her.
His blood was drained, his organs were emptied, his divine perception was sapped...
He asked her in a cold voice: Mother, why didn't you save me?
Wenren Wan was filled with panic and quickly hugged Yu'er tightly.
In the next moment, a clear voice rang out:
"Mother, what's wrong?"
All the bloody illusions vanished. Wenren Wan looked down and saw Yu'er looking at her with innocent eyes.
Wenren Wan's face was pale, her smile forced: "Nothing..."
Yu'er relaxed, nodded obediently, and turned to look at Fang Tian Painting Shadow.
Wenren Wan, looking at Yu'er, subconsciously held him tighter, fearing that in a blink, in a moment of dizziness, her only child would vanish...
But the tighter she held him, the more panic she felt.
Her heart ached as if being squeezed...
(End of Chapter)
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