Chapter 259: Dan Sheng's Helper! The Might of the Sword God!

Chapter 259: Dan Sheng's Helper! The Might of the Sword God!

A sure victory was ruined by a careless mistake with the furnace, which was supposed to be a guaranteed win.

This incident instantly ignited a raging fury within Li Chang and the Near-Imperial of the Darkness Restricted Zone.

The matter of Tian Dan Ge held great significance, and they had prepared for it for a long time.

In this way, the Darkness Restricted Zone could achieve their goal without losing a single soldier.

However, if they lost this match, they would have to join forces with the Danwang Clan to activate a grand formation, forcefully converting all the cultivators in the city.

This would not only result in significant losses but also risk exposing their plans.

The better choice between the two was obvious.

But who would have thought that due to Jun Yu's negligence, they lost a match that was supposed to be a sure win!

"Jun Yu, you better have a good reason why I shouldn't kill you!"

As Jun Yu approached, the Near-Imperial of the Darkness Restricted Zone spoke with a chilling tone.

Li Chang, standing beside him, had a cold expression and an unfriendly gaze.

"It was Master Tong Lin's order; otherwise, how dare I do something like this?"

Facing the crowd's interrogation, Jun Yu felt wronged.

He was, after all, an unparalleled genius of the Dan Dao, and how could he make such a mistake at a critical moment?

This first match should have been a victory for him, both in terms of fame and fortune.

But now, he might have become a laughingstock in Tian Dan City.

"Master Tong Lin's order?"

Jun Yu's words instantly silenced Li Chang and the Near-Imperial of the Darkness Restricted Zone.

They exchanged glances, each seeing the confusion in the other's eyes.

"It was a sure victory, why did Master Tong Lin give such an order?" The Near-Imperial of the Darkness Restricted Zone furrowed his brows and asked.

Li Chang, standing beside him, was also perplexed and couldn't figure it out.

After a while, he spoke uncertainly, "Could it be... that there's some plan we're not aware of?"

"The Blood Demon Lord doesn't trust us, so he asked Master Tong Lin to take charge?"

This reason was far-fetched, but it was the only possibility he could think of.

"Forget it, we lost, we lost."

The Near-Imperial of the Darkness Restricted Zone turned to look at the joyous Dansen Clan and said coldly, "There are still two more matches left, and I want to see what the Dansen Clan has to win with!"

The second match was about connections.

The Danwang Clan, backed by the Darkness Restricted Zone, was clearly far superior to the Dansen Clan and the others!

...

Meanwhile, after winning the first match, the Dansen Clan members were overjoyed.

"Great! We won the first match, and now it's up to the third match!"

The disciples of the Dansen Clan smiled and said,

"For the second match about connections, we might not be a match for them."

"But for the third match on Danjuan's affinity, Teacher might not lose to Li Chang."

Upon hearing this, the crowd burst into laughter, dispelling the previous gloom.

Even Ye Jingshan couldn't help but smile.

He scanned the area below the Dan Platform and muttered to himself, "Who is this expert helping us?"

He was well aware that without assistance, Chu Xi would not be a match for Jun Yu.

But no matter how hard he tried to guess, he couldn't figure out who was helping them.

The expert who could influence the thoughts of the living beings in the Darkness Restricted Zone was someone he should not have come into contact with.

Just as Ye Jingshan was deep in thought, Chu Xi frowned and asked,

"Teacher, do we really have no chance in the second match?"

"Do we have to wait for the third match and rely on luck?"

The affinity of the Danjuan was not a constant.

No one knew what the standard for measuring this was.

If there was such a standard, it was probably the mood of the Danling.

"I wish I knew too," Ye Jingshan said helplessly.

"Li Chang has the backing of the Darkness Restricted Zone.

"For the match about connections, we don't have enough people, unless we have two heavyweight figures."

"But such people..."

Before he could finish, Ye Jingshan shook his head.

But at his current level, he had not yet come into contact with such people.

Hearing this, Chu Xi also shook her head, but then her eyes brightened as if she had remembered something.

"Will that expert not help us?"

...

"The winner of the first match, personally taught by Dan Sheng, is Chu Xi."

"All Dan Shi in our clan can invite friends to stand behind them."

"The one with the most and strongest support from influential powers and experts will be the winner!"

"Begin now!"

While others were still immersed in Jun Yu's furnace mishap and had not yet recovered, the second match had quietly begun.

"Hmph!"

Suddenly, accompanied by a cold and gloomy hum, Dan Wang Li Chang strode into the air.

He ascended to the sky and bowed to the four directions, saying loudly,

"This second round of networking is a crucial step."

In the past, anyone vying for the position of Dan Cabinet Chief would make lengthy promises of various benefits.

After all, not to mention the friends they invited themselves, but the numerous Dan Masters and powerful cultivators who had come to Dan City upon hearing the news were already a formidable force.

If one could gain the support of these people, it would be an immense power.

However, after the Dan King's brief statement, he fell silent and said no more.

Clearly, he was confident of victory in this round and didn't care whether the people below the Dan Platform supported him or not.

On the other side, Ye Jingshan took a deep breath and also stepped into the void.

He looked around and calmly cupped his hands, saying:

"Ladies and gentlemen, how I, Ye Jingshan, am as a person, is not for me to say."

"Today's matter is of utmost importance to me, to the Dan Cabinet, and to the Dan Path of the world."

"This position of Dan Cabinet Chief, anyone in the world can take it, but not Li Chang!"

His words fell, and he turned to look at Li Chang, his voice cold as he spoke:

"This person has already joined the Darkness Restricted Zone and become one of its creatures!"

Li Chang might not care about the support of these loose cultivators within Tian Dan City, but Ye Jingshan did.

Although he knew he would lose, he still wanted to try to win some support.

For this, he didn't hesitate to reveal the truth, even if no one believed him, he would still do his best.

But obviously, this sudden and baseless message.

Just as Ye Jingshan had guessed, it was met with disdainful laughter from the entire audience.

"Hahaha, is this slander tactic too low-level?"

"Who's to say it's not true? Who would believe such words? Would a dignified Dan King give up his position to become a lapdog of the darkness?"

"Tsk, so this is the extent of the Dan Saint's abilities, even stooping to such levels for the position of Dan Cabinet Chief."

Laughter echoed from the crowd below the Dan Platform.

If it were in the past, when Ye Jingshan spoke such words, they might have doubted him for a moment.

But now, with the Dan Saint and the Dan King as competitors, and the situation currently unfavorable for the Dan Saint,

In such a setting, announcing that Li Chang was a creature of the Darkness Restricted Zone seemed implausible from any perspective.

And furthermore, the powerful cultivators and Dan Masters who had interacted with Ye Jingshan actually believed him at first.

They knew the character of the Dan Saint, and he would never stoop to such slanderous tactics for the position of Dan Cabinet Chief.

But as they heard the discussions around them, they couldn't help but waver a little.

Ye Jingshan's expression didn't change much, as this was something he had anticipated.

When the voices from below subsided, he spoke again,

"If I become the Dan Cabinet Chief, I, Ye Jingshan, will owe a favor to all those who support me!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd erupted in exclamations.

Ye Jingshan's promise was not to be taken lightly.

A favor from the Dan Saint was far more valuable than the Dan King's offer to impart his Dan techniques to the city.

At this moment, everyone could see how determined Ye Jingshan was to win.

...

As the Dan Saint and the Dan King finished their speeches, the numerous cultivators below the Dan Platform began to make their choices.

The dense crowd rose into the air, standing behind the person they supported.

At the same time, powerful shouts reverberated through the void.

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"The Master of Yunnuo Gate from the Eastern Domain has come to lend a hand to the Dan King!"

"The Patriarch of the Zhaowu Family from the Northern Region has arrived to support the Dan King's ascension to the position of Dan Cabinet Chief!"

"The Sect Master of Xiaoliang Zong from the Southern Domain is here to help the Dan Saint take the lead!"

Powerful figures with formidable auras appeared one after another, supporting the Dan Saint and the Dan King.

These people included loose cultivators, leaders of various factions, and even descendants of top-tier families.

They were all connections that the two had made over the years.

Below, the crowd watched with awe-struck expressions.

It was the first time they had such a clear perception of the true strength of Dan Masters.

As time passed, the difference between the two sides became evident.

The two groups of people, one covering the sky, clearly showed that the Dan King's faction had more numbers and stronger auras.

Until the Near-Imperial from the Darkness Restricted Zone appeared, leading over a dozen Wang Zhe, Sheng Ren, and Da Sheng.

This gap directly turned into an overwhelming advantage!

"Hahaha, Ye Jingshan, it seems you don't have enough people, and they're not strong enough either."

Li Chang raised his hands, and behind him, the countless powerful cultivators formed a backdrop as he laughed arrogantly:

"With you, how can you defeat me?"

Ye Jingshan turned his head, looking at the trusting and supportive eyes behind him, and couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh.

Although he knew he would lose, the thought of letting down his friends who had come from afar made him feel terrible.

"Ladies and gentlemen."

Ye Jingshan bowed respectfully to the crowd behind him and said with embarrassment, "Thank you all for coming, but this round..."

Vibrant!

Before Ye Jingshan could finish his sentence, a clear and loud sword cry suddenly echoed through the heavens and earth!

Boom!

An overwhelming imperial might descended from the sky, and the purple-golden light illuminated the firmament.

Suddenly, a colossal sword that seemed to pierce the heavens descended, carrying the majestic aura of an Emperor.

At this moment, the entire Tian Dan City reverberated with the ringing of swords, as if paying homage to the arrival of an Emperor, with cries of lament filling the air.

This extraordinary phenomenon left everyone present in awe and astonishment.

The next instant, a serene voice echoed throughout the heavens and earth.

"The master of Jianshen Mountain, Su Changqing, has arrived to support the Dan Sheng!"

Boom!

With these words, the entire city erupted into a frenzy!

"The Sword God! It's the contemporary Sword God in person!"

"Good heavens, this is the current Jian Dao Kuisu. He's personally here to support the Dan Sheng!"

"Not only that, Su Sword God also founded the Jian Huang Zong, the number one Jian Dao sect in the world today!"

"I thought the Dan Sheng lineage was doomed, but I never expected them to invite such a formidable figure."

The city was abuzz with excited chatter, especially among the Jian Xiu, who were so thrilled they were nearly delirious.

The contemporary Sword God!

Regardless of age or cultivation, the mere title of Sword God alone was enough to make this person unafraid of the Tian Dan Ge Ge Zhu.

The current Jian Dao Kuisu, the leader of the number one Jian Zong in the world, the contemporary Sword God, embodying the imperial will of the Jian Dao.

The dazzling halo surrounding the young man was awe-inspiring, and even a single glimpse was enough to make one look up in reverence.

Numerous powerful sects and families had gathered, including some formidable ones.

However, among all the attendees, none could compare to the prestige of the Sword God's presence.

This was the true Dingliu!

The embodiment of the ultimate 'Dao' Juedian!

"Hahaha, it's Su Changqing, Su Changqing is really here!"

At this moment, Chu Xi exclaimed with joy, "I knew he would come because he owes a debt of gratitude to the teacher."

"If Su Changqing knew about the teacher's predicament, he would definitely come!"

Ye Jingshan, standing nearby, stared at the descending Emperor's sword, his face filled with astonishment.

He muttered reproachfully, "This kid hasn't even resolved his own issues yet, and now he's here to support me."

"He's here to lend me his support."

Although his words sounded reproachful, the relief and gratitude in his eyes were undeniable.

Su Changqing's absence today was understandable.

Due to the incident at the Emperor's Mausoleum, Su Changqing's situation was no better than Ye Jingshan's.

Yet, despite knowing this, he still came, and this loyalty was heavier than mountains and seas!

Setting aside other matters, this single act alone was enough to repay the teacher's debt of gratitude.

"Haha, I didn't expect the Dan Sheng and Sword God to have such a deep friendship. It seems we might not lose after all."

"Who's to say otherwise? Old Ye, you must introduce us later."

"That's right. The contemporary Sword God is truly an unparalleled genius. I must witness this for myself."

The cultivators who chose to support the Dan Sheng were also filled with delight.

They knew that Chu Xi was acquainted with Su Changqing, but they never imagined their friendship to be this profound.

The contemporary Jian Dao Juedian, a person of such stature, was naturally someone they desired to befriend.

...

While one family rejoiced, the Dan Sheng lineage exuded excitement.

In contrast, the Dan Wang lineage members exchanged glances, silent as if struck dumb.

The pressure emanating from the Sword God alone was even more overwhelming than the entire Dan Sheng lineage combined.

The Jian Dao Juedian, the weight of this title, was simply too heavy.

So heavy that some people quietly left the group, fearing to offend the Sword God.

Among them were Jian Dao family members and Jian Xiu cultivators.

Without hesitation, they descended from the void, choosing not to involve themselves in this matter.

Compared to the Dan Wang's favors, they feared incurring the Sword God's displeasure even more.

In the front, Li Chang and the Near-Imperial of the Darkness Restricted Zone wore grim expressions, their faces turning dark.

Beside them, Jun Yu took a step back instinctively upon hearing Su Changqing's name, his eyes filled with terror.

...

The Sword God's appearance evoked various reactions from the crowd, each with a different expression.

Xuanyan, standing behind the Dan Tai, observed the quiet boy beside him and couldn't help but smile:

"Why not go and greet him?"

"Tsk tsk, with the Sword God's might, even the Dan Ge Ge Zhu might have to step forward."

Su Changqing, standing nearby, also appeared slightly dazed.

When he was at Jianshen Mountain, he didn't find anything particularly remarkable about the so-called Sword God.

But now, stepping out of Jianshen Mountain for the first time as the Sword God, the commotion he caused was beyond his imagination.

"So that's it."

Su Changqing lowered his head, gazing at his own hands, and murmured:

"I don't know when I reached a point where all under heaven look up to me."

"This feeling..."

After closing his eyes to savor the sensation, he chuckled,

"Not bad."

(End of Chapter)

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