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Chapter 216: Arrived to Annihilate the Sect
Chapter 216: Arrived to Annihilate the Sect
With Yinshan’s voluntary retreat, the tension within Guillotine Dragon Pass eased considerably. The Xuan Tie Sword Master, who had arrived as reinforcements, was now greeted with utmost courtesy.
Though unremarkable in appearance, the Xuan Tie Sword Master exuded an unassuming aura as he sheathed his sword. His ordinary demeanor—reminiscent of a weathered farmer—belied the faint, foundation-shaking sharpness of the black iron blade at his waist.
“Sword Master Xuan Tie!” the Five Phases Transmuter approached first, his voice brimming with relief. “Thankfully you arrived in time. Without your aid, the Demonic Sect would have breached our defenses today.”
He cast a furtive glance at the sword. “Mystic Gold, Xuan Yin, Xuan Tie—the simpler the material, the sharper the Sword Intent. Truly, the Xuan Tie Sword lives up to its reputation as the supreme blade of the Three Divine Swords.”
“Too kind,” the Xuan Tie Sword Master replied, though his lips twitched with quiet pride. Who could resist flattery, especially when earned?
Zhong Xin stepped forward, bowing deeply. “When I learned of the Demonic Sect’s southern advance, I immediately sent word to the Supreme Sword Sect. I hadn’t expected your arrival to be so swift. Your mastery of the sword allows no equal.”
With a gesture, he ushered them inside. “Please, the banquet awaits to honor your bravery.”
The Sword Master accepted without pretense, joining Zhong Xin and the others in the grand hall. Laughter soon filled the chamber.
“The leader outside—was that Yuan Tu?” the Sword Master asked, his gaze sharpening. “Mystic Gold mentioned him. His Sword Heart trembled after encountering that foe. A cowardly retreat cost me the chance to test my blade.”
He gripped his sword, voice resolute. “If he’d stayed, I’d have cleaved him in two. Such a victory might have steadied Mystic Gold’s wavering resolve.”
His words hung in the air as the banqueters fell silent. Treasure-Child and others stared at him, unease creeping in.
“Sword Master,” the Five Phases Transmuter interjected, “the one outside wasn’t Yuan Tu himself—merely an accomplice.”
He paused, then lowered his voice. “What’s more… Yuan Tu may be the reincarnation of a True Monarch’s bloodline.” Producing a jade scroll, he continued, “The records confirm it. He’s not even a century old—yet he’s mastered two Divine Abilities at Foundation Building Mid-Stage. Such a prodigy… I daresay he’s a reincarnation.”
The Sword Master stiffened. “A second life? Even Xuanjin Sword Master estimated him as Mid-Stage. To achieve that in a first life is rare enough. Our Sect Patriarch, a Mid-Stage himself, is nearing his third life’s twilight.”
“You underestimate him,” the Five Phases Transmuter countered. “He’s not reincarnated. He’s achieved this within a single lifetime—less than a hundred years.”
A stunned silence followed.
“A century? Mid-Stage? Two Divine Abilities?” the Sword Master finally rasped. “Impossible.”
The Five Phases Transmuter nodded gravely. “He slew the Dragon-Hooking Elder before their eyes. That’s no weakling’s feat.”
The Sword Master’s jaw tightened. “Skill means nothing without discipline. His treasures cannot compare to my Xuan Tie Blade.” He tapped the hilt. “This blade, a gift from Jiangnan Sword Pavilion, bears the Divine Essence Pierce Obstruction. Let him bring all his treasures—I’ll cut through them.”
Treasure-Child snorted.
“What’s so amusing?” the Sword Master snapped.
“Sword Master,” the Five Phases Transmuter intervened, “his treasures… are extraordinary. At least three top-tier Spirit Treasures: two Swords Cores—one with three Divine Essences, one with one—and a protective artifact. Possibly more.”
The Sword Master’s confidence faltered. His blade held only one Essence.
“Cursed prodigy,” he muttered. “A blade is but a tool. True strength lies in Sword Intent.”
“Yet Yuan Tu has no illustrious lineage,” the Five Phases Transmuter countered. “He rose from obscurity, relying solely on his talent.”
The Sword Master faltered, speechless.
Zhong Xin finally spoke. “Regardless, he’s not Late-Stage. We still have a chance.”
“Indeed!” the Sword Master straightened. “The Sect Patriarch, aided by Jiangnan Sword Pavilion, has secured the third Celestial Vanguard-Terrestrial Sha. His sealed cultivation for Late-Stage breakthrough is underway. Against his Sword Intent, Yuan Tu’s talents will crumble.”
Murmurs of hope stirred the crowd. Only Zhong Xin remained wary. “With you here, our Sect is vulnerable. Are the defenses secure?”
“Mystic Gold and Xuan Yin remain as guardians,” the Sword Master scoffed. “No mere thief dares threaten us.”
“Unless…” the Five Phases Transmuter frowned. “Yuan Tu targets your sect directly?”
Treasure-Child interrupted. “Impossible. Guillotine Dragon Pass’s array blocks spatial traversal. To fly here undetected? Our sentries would’ve noticed. Even if the recent battle damaged our formations, annihilating the Supreme Sword Sect in silence is unthinkable. Their Patriarch, a Mid-Stage powerhouse, would’ve sent word. Think—could Yuan Tu truly butcher them all?”
His logic settled the room. Even the Five Phases Transmuter relented.
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Qing Kingdom – Xuan Sword Mountain
The Supreme Sword Sect’s sacred grounds, named for its blade-like peak piercing the heavens, thrived under the fabled mountain’s auspices. Its geomancy, a legacy of its founding ancestor, nurtured generations and fostered a lifeblood-vein of spirit energy—a cornerstone of the sect’s power, akin to the ancient Wugui Sect’s Skull Mountain.
“Lucky for me, no lifeblood-vein here,” mused a white-robed youth, his dark cloak billowing. He surveyed the mountain with casual amusement.
“Halt!” Two disciples materialized, swords drawn. “State your name and purpose.”
“Lv Yang,” he bowed. “I’ve come to annihilate your sect.”
(End of Chapter)
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