Chapter 241: Evidence! Tragedy! Su Changqing's Fury!

Chapter 241: Evidence! Tragedy! Su Changqing's Fury!

At the Trial Sword Platform of Sword God Mountain, an ancient and sacred place for swordsmen, a platform over a thousand zhang in length and width stood, intricately engraved with mysterious Dao patterns. This was the most formidable location on Sword God Mountain, where only sword cultivators could unleash their full strength.

Hovering above the platform, the experts from the Heavenly Sword Immortal Estate exuded powerful and overwhelming sword intents, while below them, Er Niu lay with disheveled hair, a severed arm, and a suppressed demeanor.

"It seems your life is quite valuable, attracting many powerful individuals," remarked Xi Men Lang Ge, gazing into the depths of the sky with a faint smile.

The experts from the Heavenly Sword Immortal Estate were not limited to those present. They had secured an extremely advantageous position. Even if the Su Clan sent numerous powerful cultivators, they wouldn't be able to save Su Mingyu!

"You will regret this," Er Niu said, his cracked lips revealing white teeth.

"Regret?" Xi Men Lang Ge smiled. "I want to see who can save you from the Trial Sword Platform today!"

As they spoke, a group of ten figures, each carrying a sword, approached at a leisurely pace, led by an elderly man.

The group was small, but each member exuded a powerful aura and a surging sword intent.

"The Sword Pavilion? What are they doing here?"

"Of course, the Sword Pavilion's direct disciple is the wife of the Su Clan's patriarch. It's only natural for them to come and help."

"Wow, this is getting interesting. The Sword Pavilion's strength is among the top tier."

"Indeed, did you see the old man leading them? He should be the one known as the Sword Maniac, Ye Zhu."

"Even so, it's not enough. The experts from the Heavenly Sword Immortal Estate are all incredibly strong."

The arrival of the Sword Pavilion group startled the sword cultivators watching from the sidelines. While the Heavenly Sword Immortal Estate led the world in sword cultivation, the Sword Pavilion was undoubtedly a top-tier force in the second tier. A clash between these two major sword cultivation powers would undoubtedly be intense.

"The Sword Pavilion?" Xi Men Lang Ge's eyebrows rose slightly. "I didn't expect the Su Clan to be able to invite them as well."

"Who cares!" Xi Men Qing Jun's eyes flashed with murderous intent. "With all the experts from our Heavenly Sword Immortal Estate here, do we still fear a mere Sword Pavilion?"

"Today, I must lure Su Changqing here. I want to kill him with my own hands!"

The sword strike from the Su Clan's Su Changqing had cast a shadow over Xi Men Qing Jun's sword heart. As long as Su Changqing lived, his path of the sword would remain unfulfilled. He didn't care about domains or anything else; he was determined to settle the score with the Su Clan, even if it meant attacking the Heavenly Sword Immortal Estate.

"You're right!" Xi Men Lang Ge took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with killing intent as he looked at Ye Zhu. "The Heavenly Sword Immortal Estate has no intention of making enemies with the Sword Pavilion. However, Su Changqing and Su Mingyu secretly learned our Heavenly Sword Immortal Estate's legacy!"

"This is a grave matter. If the Su Clan doesn't provide an explanation, how can our Heavenly Sword Immortal Estate maintain its reputation in the future?"

After a brief pause, he continued in a cold voice, "If you want to resolve this, Su Changqing must bow in apology, and both he and Su Mingyu must join our Heavenly Sword Immortal Estate."

"Only then will our Heavenly Sword Immortal Estate show mercy!"

The watching sword cultivators nodded in agreement. This was already a lenient way to handle the matter of stealing a legacy.

However, Ye Zhu's expression turned stern as he shouted, "Nonsense!"

"My grandson secretly learned your Heavenly Sword Immortal Estate's legacy?"

"If Changqing wanted to learn, the Sword Pavilion could offer him countless techniques to choose from. Why would he need to steal?"

"Your Heavenly Sword Immortal Estate covets my grandson's legacy and twists the truth. It's shameful!"

Ye Zhu shook his head in disdain, "I used to have some respect for your Heavenly Sword Immortal Estate, but now I see you as nothing but a bunch of petty people!"

The onlookers were now confused. Both the Heavenly Sword Immortal Estate and the Sword Pavilion seemed to have valid arguments.

The Su Clan wasn't a sword cultivation power, so they could choose to believe the Heavenly Sword Immortal Estate. But now, the Sword Pavilion, also a top-tier sword cultivation force, had arrived. How could they discern the truth?

"Hmph!" Xi Men Lang Ge seemed to have anticipated this situation. With a cold smile, he tossed out a jade slip.

The jade slip was ancient and simple, clearly a treasured item passed down for generations.

As the jade slip was activated, a line of Dao inscriptions appeared in the air.

"The Sword Emperor, the Imperial Sword within the Sword, commands the eight directions and dominates the realm!"

"This legacy has long been sought by our Heavenly Sword Immortal Estate, but we lamented our lack of means to obtain it."

"In the future, when the disciples of the Heavenly Sword Immortal Estate learn of this technique, they must retrieve it. This legacy has a profound connection with our Heavenly Sword Immortal Estate."

'In the past, when my senior, Heavenly Sword, miraculously became an emperor, he slashed with a single sword...'

The Dao inscription abruptly stopped here, and the subsequent records were unknown.

But even with just this small section, the sword cultivators present were astonished.

"It's indeed the lost heritage of Heavenly Sword, and our clan's records mention it. What a profound connection!"

"Could the jade slip be fake? A forgery?"

"Haha, what a joke. Fake? Do you think those mighty beings are fools?"

"Then this matter is undeniable. The Sword Pavilion and Su Family are in the wrong."

The crowd, who had been wavering, now unanimously sided with the Heavenly Sword.

Even the Su Family members in the depths of the sky, surrounding Sword God Mountain, had their faces slightly changed.

"So, is the Sword Emperor's legacy truly the lost heritage of Heavenly Sword?"

Second Uncle's expression wavered, filled with hesitation.

"Impossible!"

Su Wenlin and Su Zian both shouted in unison.

For other matters, they might hesitate, but not for this one!

Because Senior Brother Changqing's heritage involves an imperial tomb!

The lost heritage of Heavenly Sword was left by a Great Emperor?

This is absurd!

Since its establishment, Heavenly Sword has only produced one Great Emperor, leaving behind the Heavenly Sword legacy.

If the Sword Emperor's legacy belongs to Heavenly Sword, then they must have lost another Great Emperor!

"But the clan records mention it."

"Even if it's not true, what evidence do we have?"

A powerful Su Family cultivator smiled bitterly and spoke.

Su Wenlin and Su Zian exchanged glances, their expressions uncertain.

They, of course, had evidence, and it was irrefutable!

As long as they revealed the Great Emperor's tomb within the Great Void Forbidden Abyss, all lies would be exposed.

But the problem was,

This evidence couldn't be presented!

Once the Great Emperor's tomb was exposed, Senior Brother Changqing would instantly face the enmity of the world.

Because only Senior Brother Changqing could open that imperial tomb.

"It's not the right time yet."

Su Wenlin said with a dark expression, "A little slander is all it is, and the Su Family can endure it!"

"The humiliation we face today will soon be cleared, and you will understand."

Su Zian nodded, his expression equally unpleasant.

As it involved Senior Brother Changqing's safety, the matter of the imperial tomb couldn't be exposed yet, even if it meant temporarily bearing the slander.

"Grandfather, don't argue with him further."

Su Zian transmitted his voice, "That heritage is definitely innocent, but it's not the time for explanations."

"You'll understand in the future."

Below, Ye Zhu's expression turned slightly somber upon hearing this.

This also involved the reputation of the Sword Pavilion.

Once he took action today, regardless of the outcome, the Sword Pavilion's reputation would be tarnished for a while.

"Father, trust Zian!"

"He wouldn't deceive you about this."

In the sky above, Ye Shu also transmitted her voice.

...

"What more is there to say, Elder Ye?"

On the Trial Sword Platform, Xi Men Lang Ge smiled enigmatically and said, "I advise you to leave early and avoid tarnishing your reputation in your later years."

The crowd's gaze simultaneously turned towards the Sword Pavilion members.

In their opinion, since the cause and effect of this matter had already been clarified, the Sword Pavilion should have retreated.

"We're here for the Sword Emperor's legacy, not to fight."

Xi Men Lang Ge shook his head, "These people are just bait to lure Su Changqing."

"What we need to do now is force Su Changqing to come here!"

After speaking, he looked down at Second Uncle and smiled lightly, "Su Mingyu, I'll ask you again, will you pass on the legacy?"

"I'll show you what I can do. If I call out, I'll claim to be your grandson!" Er Niu replied with a disdainful 'peh' without uttering another word.

Ximen Langge smiled at this, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

Bang! Ximen Qingjun kicked Er Niu to the ground, stepping on his palm and grinding it mercilessly, a cruel smile on his face.

"Kid! If you don't want to suffer, quickly call Su Changqing here!"

"Or else, I'll show you what real pain is!"

The intense pain caused cold sweat to cover Er Niu's forehead, but he didn't utter a single cry. Clenching his teeth, he glared at Ximen Qingjun and said through gritted teeth, "You little brat, you're not strong enough!"

"Get lost, let your brother come!" Ximen Qingjun's forehead veins popped out, and he stomped down, crushing Er Niu's palm.

"Hmph!" Er Niu's eyes were filled with bloodshot lines, and the excruciating pain made him stifle a groan.

Despite this, he showed no sign of pleading for mercy, instead looking at his opponent with scorn.

"Damn, I'll see how long you can last!"

Ximen Qingjun seemed to be stung by his gaze, and he couldn't help but roar in anger, stomping down heavily.

Above, Su Wenlin's surrounding space was cracking inch by inch, and a terrifyingly cold aura spread in all directions.

He looked down at the pitiful Er Niu, appearing calm, but his fists were clenched so tightly they turned white.

No one knew the extent of his rage at this moment.

Not just him, but Su Wenlin, Er Dage, Ye Shu, and all the Su family members present, their faces revealed an icy murderous intent.

But at this moment, they could only endure, as they were outside Sword God Mountain.

They were waiting.

Waiting for Su Nan to arrive, waiting for the Imperial Armament to counterbalance the suppression of Sword God Mountain!

Su Wenlin looked down, seemingly muttering to himself, "Son, rest assured."

"They will all die!"

...

On the Trial Sword Platform, sword intent raged, and space cracked.

The terrifying sword energy crisscrossed, turning this area into a forbidden zone.

The sword cultivators watching kept their distance, whispering among themselves.

"This Sword Pavilion is truly strong. Despite being weaker than the Heavenly Sword, they can still hold out for so long."

"Tsk, so what if they're strong? Their grandson took someone else's legacy, and they still won't admit it. Disgusting."

"The Su family is no better. I thought they were reasonable, but who knew they'd be so domineering when it comes to their own family?"

The sword cultivators discussed, and most of them looked down on and scorned the Sword Pavilion's actions.

Sword cultivators are mostly upright and unyielding, preferring to take the straight path rather than seeking detours.

Regardless of the Sword Pavilion's strength, just this incident alone was enough to tarnish their reputation.

The Su family's reputation had already taken a huge hit.

Since the Su family initiated this, the crowd's goodwill towards the 'reasonable' Su family plummeted.

It seemed that regardless of the outcome of this battle, the Su family and the Sword Pavilion would both suffer a blow to their reputations.

Just as the crowd was whispering, two young men walked side by side from afar.

The leading man, who resembled a scholar, seemed to be in a good mood, with a smile on his face.

He was telling a story to the youth beside him.

But upon seeing the raging sword intent in the distance and the numerous sword cultivators surrounding the area, he couldn't help but show surprise.

"Who are these powerful cultivators fighting? Why is it so intense?"

Su Changqing, who had just arrived at the front mountain, was puzzled.

"Oh no, they started fighting so quickly?"

"Shouldn't they negotiate first and discuss things properly?"

Seeing the battle, Ye Xiao Yi grew anxious and rushed into the crowd, heading straight forward.

Su Changqing was startled and followed, asking, "What does this have to do with you?"

"Oh, it's a long story. It's about a cousin of mine who got into trouble."

Ye Xiao Yi explained with some distress, "My grandfather told me we were here to show support, not to fight."

"But they're the Heavenly Sword. How can we beat them?"

Su Changqing didn't know who Ye Xiao Yi's grandfather was, nor the situation with his cousin.

But the words 'Heavenly Sword' made him furrow his brows.

As they spoke, the two arrived in front of the sword cultivators, and the situation ahead was clear.

Ye Xiao Yi took a look and, seeing the optimistic situation, breathed a sigh of relief.

"Fortunately, the Heavenly Sword isn't as mysterious as rumored. They can still hold their ground."

As he spoke, he looked at Su Changqing and pointed at Ye Zhu on the Trial Sword Platform, introducing him, "See that? That's my grandfather."

"The other party is from the Heavenly Sword. Today, it's because..."

Ye Xiao Yi slowly began to explain the cause of the incident to Su Changqing.

But at this moment, Su Changqing couldn't hear any sounds.

He looked towards the back of the Trial Sword Platform.

There, a person he knew to his very core was being suppressed, missing an arm and with a crushed palm.

With disheveled hair, he was being brutally beaten but clenched his teeth, refusing to utter a sound.

This scene caused Su Changqing's eyes to instantly fill with crimson bloodshot lines.

A raging, murderous anger surged from the depths of his heart!

Buzz! At this moment, even the Entropy in his inner world slowly opened its icy eyes, gazing at the outside world.

A destructive aura spread with the encroaching darkness!

"Er Niu Ge..."

Su Changqing murmured and stepped out of the crowd, heading towards the Trial Sword Platform.

"Let me tell you about the Heavenly Sword..."

Ye Xiao Yi was still explaining.

But when he saw Su Changqing walking out of the crowd alone, heading straight for the Trial Sword Platform, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Senior, what are you doing?!"

(End of Chapter)

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