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Chapter 139: Ripples Across the Realm
Chapter 139: Ripples Across the Realm
"What? Pei Jing is dead!!"
Inside the Qingjiang Prefecture, Prefect Taishi Yi’s face changed dramatically upon hearing the news. The calm and composed demeanor he usually maintained was now completely gone.
It couldn’t be helped. This news was simply too shocking.
Taishi Yi was well aware of Pei Jing’s strength. Over the years, Pei Jing had been attacking Taishan Prefecture, and as the Prefect, Taishi Yi had engaged him in battle multiple times. Even if Taishi Yi didn’t believe Pei Jing had the potential to conquer the land, his strength was undeniable.
Not only was Pei Jing himself a formidable Master of the Innate Realm, but the Tianyang Sword Sect, which backed him, was the dominant force in Qingyun Province.
Such a power was, to be honest, quite astonishing even by Qingyun Province’s standards.
When Taishi Yi learned that Pei Jing was planning to attack the White Stone Dao, he had prepared to intervene at a crucial moment, hoping to bring the Gu Family Manor into his camp. This way, Taishan Prefecture would have an additional top-tier True Intent Master to bolster their defenses against Pei Jing’s Divine Martial Army, allowing them to hold out until the central provinces decided the ultimate victor.
But he hadn’t expected that before he could make his move, the White Stone Dao would bring such shocking news.
The Divine Martial King Pei Jing was dead.
It caught Taishi Yi completely off guard.
At that moment, one of his subordinates bowed and reported, "Not only is the Divine Martial King Pei Jing dead, but three of the Tianyang Sword Sect’s Fusion Soul Elders have also fallen to Gu Qingfeng. According to the reports, that Dominant Saber is not just a True Intent Master but a Grandmaster of the Martial Arts!"
These words sent a shockwave through the entire Prefect’s Manor.
Grandmaster of the Martial Arts!!
Just three simple words, yet they carried an indescribable weight. Everyone, including Taishi Yi, widened their eyes in disbelief, as if they had heard something unimaginable.
After a long while, Taishi Yi muttered to himself, "Grandmaster of the Martial Arts… it’s been so many years, and I never thought Taishan Prefecture would produce such a figure!"
"No wonder, no wonder Pei Jing suffered defeat and death, and no wonder the Gu Family Manor is unafraid of the Tianyang Sword Sect. It turns out that Dominant Saber is a Grandmaster of the Martial Arts—"
At that moment, all of Taishi Yi’s doubts vanished, and everything became clear.
If Gu Qingfeng was a Grandmaster of the Martial Arts, then everything made sense.
Why the Gu Family Manor was unafraid of the Tianyang Sword Sect.
Why the Divine Martial King Pei Jing had suffered defeat and death.
It was because the Dominant Saber was a rare Grandmaster of the Martial Arts in this era.
While it was often said that martial artists were inferior to spellcasters, this only applied to ordinary martial artists. Once a martial artist reached the Grandmaster level, they were no longer comparable to their former selves.
Grandmaster of the Martial Arts.
The significance of this title was self-evident.
At that moment, someone with a grave expression said, "With several Fusion Soul Elders dead, and even Pei Jing, their protege, falling in Guangyang Prefecture, the Tianyang Sword Sect will surely be enraged."
If it were just the death of Fusion Soul Elders, it would be one thing, but Pei Jing was the weapon the Tianyang Sword Sect had cultivated for over twenty years, intended to help them conquer the land. Now, with Pei Jing dead, the Hidden Dragon was silenced. The extent of the Tianyang Sword Sect’s fury was unimaginable.
In this chaotic era, a single misstep could lead to a series of failures. The Tianyang Sword Sect had invested over twenty years in Pei Jing, and now, all that effort was lost. They would find it hard to accept this.
Taishi Yi’s eyes were deep and thoughtful. He said calmly, "What happens next is beyond our control."
"In this chaotic world, it is ultimately the realm of spellcasters."
"The emergence of a Grandmaster of the Martial Arts will not only enrage the Tianyang Sword Sect but may also stir the other immortal sects."
"From now on, the County Governor's Mansion will not interfere in any matters concerning Gu Family Manor. We will merely observe and wait for changes!"
By the end of his statement, Taishi Yi's expression had turned cold and stern.
This was no longer just a dispute within Qingyun State. On a larger scale, it involved the conflict between martial artists and sorcerers.
Throughout history, why were Grandmasters so rare?
It was not only because Grandmasters were difficult to achieve, but also because any Grandmaster who emerged would quickly vanish without a trace.
Others might not know the reason, but as the County Governor, Taishi Yi had some inkling of the truth.
Most of the Grandmasters who emerged and then disappeared were associated with the immortal noble families and sects.
Now, a Grandmaster had emerged from Guangyang Prefecture, and this would inevitably draw the attention of the entire world.
Even the Central State would likely turn its gaze toward Guangyang Prefecture.
The situation in Guangyang Prefecture was about to become a quagmire, and Taishi Yi had no intention of getting involved.
"Let's see if he can sweep everything aside!"
"If he can truly break the constraints that have bound previous Grandmasters, perhaps a true dragon will rise from Guangyang Prefecture!"
Taishi Yi's expression gradually calmed down.
The probability of this happening was very low, but what did it matter?
As long as he stayed out of it, the struggles of other factions would not affect him.
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Chiyang Sect.
The atmosphere in the entire sect hall was now deathly silent.
Sect Leader Ouyang Lie, listening to his subordinates' reports, had a rare look of gloom on his face, saying nothing.
The other sect elders were either visibly anxious or filled with disbelief.
The death of the Divine Martial King Pei Jing.
The fall of three Fusion Realm elders from Tianyang Sword Sect.
Either of these pieces of news alone would be enough to shake Guangyang Prefecture. Together, they caused a shock that was beyond words.
Fear!
Anxiety!
These were the prevailing emotions among the many elders of Chiyang Sect.
After all, Chiyang Sect had a significant conflict with Gu Family Manor. In the past, Chiyang Sect did not take Gu Family Manor seriously.
However, after Gu Qingfeng eradicated the Divine Fist Sect and killed a Xiantian Grandmaster from Tianyang Sword Sect, Chiyang Sect became extremely wary.
If it were just a top True Intent Grandmaster, Chiyang Sect, with its resources, could withstand the pressure, even if they were not a match.
But—
A Grandmaster was a different story.
A Fusion Realm powerhouse.
Even Chiyang Sect did not possess such a being.
Thinking about the grudges between Chiyang Sect and Gu Family Manor, if that Dominating Blade were to show up, Chiyang Sect might be annihilated in an instant.
After a long while, Ouyang Lie slowly said, "Gu Family Manor's Grandmaster is indeed a surprise. However, Tianyang Sword Sect will not let this go easily.
"For now, Chiyang Sect should avoid any conflict with Gu Family Manor and wait for the right opportunity in secret."
"If Gu Family Manor decides to move against us, what should we do?"
Guxin asked.
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Lie's expression stiffened slightly, then he shook his head.
"If Gu Family Manor truly decides to act, then Chiyang Sect will have to abandon our base in Guangyang Prefecture!"
This statement was embarrassing, but it was the truth.
If a Grandmaster were to attack Chiyang Sect, they would have no choice but to leave Guangyang Prefecture.
Otherwise, it would mean certain death.
(End of Chapter)
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