Chapter 192: The Sword Daoist

Chapter 192: The Sword Daoist

September 11, 2024

The incident at Blood Mountain Estate immediately drew the attention of others.

When some people saw the ground littered with corpses at Blood Mountain Estate, their pupils involuntarily widened, as if they had witnessed something terrifying.

"So many corpses!"

"Who in the world would dare to commit such a heinous act at Blood Mountain Estate!"

These people were all shocked.

Among the twelve estates of Nanyang County, Blood Mountain Estate was a crucial and significant location, not to be taken lightly.

Moreover, Blood Mountain Estate was home to numerous sects and noble families. However, it now seemed that these sects and noble families had all vanished.

However, before these people could fully process their shock, a terrifying force suddenly rose from Blood Mountain Estate, emitting a myriad of malevolent and evil emotions.

In an instant, the earth trembled, and the sky darkened, as if a world-dominating evil monster had been born.

This terrifying force quickly enveloped the entire Blood Mountain Estate, and even beyond its borders, it was clearly perceptible.

For a moment, the strong of numerous sects and noble families in Nanyang County were all alarmed, looking in the direction of Blood Mountain Estate with eyes filled with horror.

Some veteran experts even recalled a scene from hundreds of years ago.

"An abnormality at Blood Mountain Estate—could it be that the evil entity has reappeared!?"

"Back then, the evil entity caused chaos, and it took a great toll on the Heavenly Yang Sword Sect and the Evil Suppression Bureau to seal it within Blood Mountain Estate. If this evil entity truly reemerges, the world will be thrown into turmoil!"

"Damn it..."

When these experts recalled the scene from hundreds of years ago, they were filled with dread.

In the face of such a high-level evil entity, even the so-called sorcerers were as insignificant as ants.

Back then, the evil entity wreaked havoc in Nanyang County, causing endless bloodshed. It was only through the combined efforts of the Evil Suppression Bureau and the Heavenly Yang Sword Sect that the entity was finally suppressed and sealed away.

...

Chongming Estate.

Iron Sword Sect.

The current sect master of Iron Sword Sect, Lu Ying, seemed to sense something and involuntarily looked in the direction of Blood Mountain Estate, his eyes filled with shock.

"An incident at Blood Mountain Estate—Nanyang County will be in chaos again!"

"If that evil entity truly reemerges, countless lives will be lost..."

Lu Ying sighed.

Iron Sword Sect did not want to get involved in the conflicts of the world. After all, the world was already in turmoil, and if Iron Sword Sect were to get entangled, their centuries-old legacy might be destroyed.

Therefore, when the Guangyang Army invaded Nanyang County and even affected Chongming Estate, Lu Ying turned a blind eye, doing nothing.

Of course, this was also due to his wariness of Gu Qingfeng.

After all, everyone knew that behind the Guangyang King stood a martial arts expert of divine prowess, comparable to the martial ancestors of ten thousand years ago.

Now, seeing the incident at Blood Mountain Estate, Lu Ying could already foresee the impending chaos.

But there was nothing he could do.

He could not intervene.

According to the historical records of Iron Sword Sect, the evil entity from hundreds of years ago was exceptionally powerful, far beyond what Iron Sword Sect could contend with.

Even more so, the founding ancestor of Iron Sword Sect had fallen to that evil entity.

At that moment, an extremely powerful sword intent suddenly rose, ancient and yet devoid of any decay. Instead, it had a sharp and relentless edge.

The appearance of this sword intent shook the entire Iron Sword Sect, and Lu Ying's expression changed once more as he headed to the back mountain of the sect.

There, among the shattered boulders, a gray-robed Daoist had appeared.

Upon seeing the gray-robed Daoist, Lu Ying hurriedly bowed.

"I, Lu Ying, the sect master of Iron Sword Sect, pay my respects to the Grand Elder!"

"You are the current sect master of Iron Sword Sect?"

The Daoist looked at the person before him, his originally cloudy eyes suddenly gleaming with a sharp light. When this light fell upon Lu Ying, it felt as if he were being scrutinized by something terrifying.

Even with his current realm of innate grandmaster, Lu Ying instinctively trembled, his blood and qi slightly congealing.

This change made Lu Ying's expression even more reverent.

"Yes, I am the current sect master of Iron Sword Sect. Is there any task you wish to assign, Grand Elder?"

This was the first time Lu Ying truly met the Grand Elder, as the elder had been in a deathly seclusion when Lu Ying joined Iron Sword Sect.

He was able to recognize the elder because of the portraits and information left within Iron Sword Sect.

All along, Lu Ying had assumed that the Grand Elder, who had been in seclusion for two hundred years, had already passed away. He never expected the elder to still be alive.

Thinking of this, Lu Ying felt a sense of excitement.

According to the records, the Grand Elder had been a qi and blood grandmaster when he entered seclusion. After two hundred years, his strength must have advanced even further.

The terrifying aura he sensed from the Daoist made Lu Ying realize just how formidable the elder was.

Currently, while Iron Sword Sect was not in decline, it was barely maintaining its status. If a top-tier expert were to emerge, Iron Sword Sect could advance further.

On a larger scale, with such a formidable expert as a guardian, Iron Sword Sect might become a top-tier power like the Divine Martial Sect in Wuzhou, rivaling the immortal sects and noble families.

For a moment, Lu Ying’s mind was filled with a multitude of thoughts.

Sword Daoist glanced at him and then turned his gaze toward Blood Mountain Manor, where the sky and earth had turned dark, as if a world-shattering malevolent entity had risen.

"Five hundred years have passed, and that evil entity has risen again. If we fail to reseal it this time, it will bring disaster to the land. I have emerged from seclusion with the sole purpose of dealing with this evil entity!"

The Daoist's words made Lu Ying's expression shift, and all the distracting thoughts in his mind disappeared.

"Grand Elder, the evil entity of Blood Mountain Manor is no ordinary being. Back then, the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect and the Evil Suppressing Bureau barely managed to seal it, and even then, both sides paid a heavy price. If Grand Elder heads to confront that evil entity now, any mishap would be a great loss for our Iron Sword Sect!"

It wasn’t that Lu Ying looked down on Sword Daoist; he simply understood the terror of the evil entity at Blood Mountain Manor.

Such a being, even a Transcendent Realm powerhouse, might not be a match.

Sword Daoist had been in seclusion for many years, and even if his strength was formidable, he couldn’t have reached the Grandmaster Realm.

Even if he did reach the Grandmaster Realm, a Martial Grandmaster wouldn’t necessarily be a match for a Transcendent Realm powerhouse.

In Lu Ying’s view, Sword Daoist was the hope for the revival of the Iron Sword Sect, and he couldn’t afford to fall at Blood Mountain Manor.

Sword Daoist’s brow furrowed, and he looked at Lu Ying with some dissatisfaction. "When our master founded the Iron Sword Sect, his goal was to eliminate evil and protect the people. When the evil entity of Blood Mountain Manor rose back then, our master personally went to suppress it. After that battle, he returned gravely wounded and passed away within a century. As his disciple, I have a duty to avenge him, both out of respect and out of principle.

"Moreover, the emergence of the evil entity will inevitably bring disaster to the people. How can I stand idly by?"

Sword Daoist’s resolute attitude left Lu Ying at a loss for words.

After a moment, he finally spoke. "Now that Duke Guangyang has taken control of Nanyang Commandery, he will not ignore the news of the evil entity at Blood Mountain Manor. If the Martial Saint behind Duke Guangyang intervenes, there’s a good chance of suppressing the evil entity."

As he spoke, Lu Ying’s thoughts became clearer, and his words came faster.

"So, Grand Elder, there’s no need to take such a risk. We just need to wait for the Martial Saint to arrive, and all problems will be solved. If even the Martial Saint can’t handle it, there’s no point in Grand Elder stepping in!"

"Martial Saint?"

Sword Daoist’s brow furrowed. "Who is this Martial Saint you speak of, and how dare they call themselves a saint?"

As he spoke, Sword Daoist recalled his many memories but couldn’t remember any strong figure who had claimed the title of Martial Saint.

After all, the title of Martial Saint was not something to be taken lightly. Without the corresponding strength and destiny, claiming the title would invite destruction.

Lu Ying explained, "The Martial Saint was not a self-proclaimed title. It was bestowed by the imperial court, officially recognizing him as a Martial Saint."

Then, Lu Ying recounted everything he knew about Gu Qingfeng.

The more he spoke, the more shocked Sword Daoist became.

When Lu Ying finished, Sword Daoist’s expression was one of profound reflection.

"Who would have thought that after two hundred years of seclusion, such a brilliant talent would emerge, capable of slaying Gu Yutian with a single strike. No wonder he is revered as a Martial Saint. His martial prowess might truly be on par with the Martial Ancestor of ancient times!"

"With such a strong figure, the martial path can be revitalized!"

Sword Daoist’s face was filled with a smile.

The decline of the martial path had been a long-standing issue. Since the Martial Ancestor passed away and the sorcerers rose to prominence, the martial path had gradually weakened. But now, with the emergence of such a powerful figure, the revival of the martial path was only a matter of time.

Then, Sword Daoist turned his gaze toward Blood Mountain Manor, his smile fading, and his expression becoming serious once more.

"Based on what you say, the Martial Saint indeed has the capability to deal with the evil entity at Blood Mountain Manor. However, he is in Guangyang Manor, and it will take some time for him to receive the news and arrive.

"For the evil entity, slaughtering living beings increases its power. If no one stands against it, the situation will only worsen. I am old and have little chance of advancing further. Instead of fading away, I should use my last bit of strength to give the people of Nanyang Commandery a fighting chance!"

With that, Sword Daoist waved his hand, and a burst of sword energy shattered the rocks, revealing the entrance to his seclusion cave.

"This is where I have been in seclusion. Inside, you will find some of my insights and some of the Iron Sword Sect’s legacies. As the sect leader, you should enter and see what you can gain from it!"

"As for the sect’s Iron Sword, I will use it to confront the evil entity at Blood Mountain Manor. If I fall, you must go to Blood Mountain Manor and retrieve it."

Sword Daoist patted the hilt of his sword, speaking as if he were making his final arrangements.

Before Lu Ying could respond, Sword Daoist let out a long whistle, and a terrifying true qi erupted. In an instant, he vanished, heading toward Blood Mountain Manor.

(End of Chapter)

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