Chapter 276: Sword Ancestor
The footage that continued to play caused an uproar among the congregation present.
Everyone clearly saw that the Ye Family wanted to join forces with a great power from an outer sect to assassinate Ning Qi.
However, faced with such clear footage, the Ye Family naturally would not admit it.
Ye Duangjiang, the foremost figure of the Ye Family, roared in fury:
“Your true colors have been exposed, haven’t they? Tell me, who exactly are you? No matter how strong Ning Qi’s talent is, it’s impossible for him to directly promote to Late Void Dao Realm, let alone render all four of us great powers completely powerless in one move.”
Hearing Ye Duangjiang’s furious shout, aside from the people of Five Elements Peak and all those who participated in the Profound True Secret Realm this time, the rest of the congregation were momentarily stunned.
Indeed, if that footage was indeed suspicious, wasn’t Ning Qi’s strength even more suspicious right before their eyes?
Seeing that his words seemed to have taken effect, Ye Duangjiang continued:
“What are you all standing around stunned for? This person is absolutely not Ning Qi; there must be some terrifying existence that has seized his body! If you don’t act now, are you going to watch him suppress us helplessly?”
While the others were still hesitating, the ones who reacted fastest to Ye Duangjiang’s words were naturally the Ye Family disciples.
Behind the four Ye Family great powers stood more than fifty Ye Family True Disciples.
They seemed to have already reached a consensus in secret, and they all attacked together, instantly stirring up wind and clouds.
Various spiritual energies mixed with Primordial Spirit Power transformed into a surging Giant Wave Hand, grabbing toward Ning Qi.
The changes in the field once again exceeded everyone’s expectations.
However, regarding that striking Giant Wave Hand, a sword flew out from Ning Qi’s body, meeting the Giant Wave Hand.
A green sword shadow spread from the Green Sword, immediately slashing at the Giant Wave Hand.
The void shattered; although the Giant Wave Hand was vast, it was easily cut into two segments, and the countless Primordial Spirit spiritual powers on it instantly dispersed.
Those more than fifty Ye Family True Disciples were all shocked and retreated several steps.
“This sword is just a minor punishment. After watching my new evidence, I will settle accounts with you all.”
Ning Qi’s faint voice was like a great bell and grand lute, spreading throughout the entire Central Plaza.
The whispers and murmurs at the scene all stopped one by one.
“You must be using forged evidence to frame my Ye Family. You must not believe him!”
Ye Duangjiang roared with a red face and thick neck, but he was firmly bound by Ning Qi’s Rule Divine Chains, able only to make the Rule Divine Chains tremble slightly.
The other three Ye Family great powers also shouted in anger one by one.
Didn’t they know whether they had done it or not?
They just never expected that Ning Qi, after merely going to the Profound True Secret Realm once, would return with such terrifying strength!
Suddenly, the four’s voices came to an abrupt halt, as if their mouths were simultaneously blocked, unable to make any sound.
Only then did Ning Qi unhurriedly take out an object.
A Primordial Spirit illusory image that looked extremely weak appeared in front of Ning Qi.
The congregation could vaguely make out its appearance.
The True Disciples did not recognize this Primordial Spirit illusory image, but Sect Leader Jiang Baichuan and the elders all trembled.
Wasn’t this illusory image the great power Wang Zhanqiu of Northern Profound Upper Sect?
How was he captured alive by Ning Qi? Saying captured alive wasn’t quite right; right now, Wang Zhanqiu only had a Lingering Soul illusory image left.
Ning Qi’s voice seemed to descend from the Nine Heavens, falling on the Lingering Soul Primordial Spirit like a gale, able to blow out his Lingering Soul at any moment.
“Wang Zhanqiu, do you know why you’ve ended up like this? Looking at the Ye Family people before you, what are your thoughts?”
Wang Zhanqiu’s Lingering Soul was startled awake. He first looked toward Ning Qi, his Lingering Soul filled with uncontrollable anger.
So it turned out that the one who wiped them out in the Profound True Secret Realm wasn’t some purple-robed thief marquis, but Ning Qi!
But now he was merely a wisp of Lingering Soul; what could he do?
Wang Zhanqiu looked toward the Ye Family congregation again.
Suddenly, his Lingering Soul seemed to brighten from its withered state.
“Your Ye Family is great; it was all you Ye Family who dragged us into the water, leading to today’s disaster. Even as a ghost, I won’t let you go!”
Wang Zhanqiu howled like a ghost, his Lingering Soul actually mobilizing the surrounding heaven and earth spiritual energy, carrying some Rule Fragments, and charging toward the several Ye Family great powers!
Even if just a Lingering Soul, he had to vent his anger.
Wang Zhanqiu was originally stubborn and self-willed; unable to beat Ning Qi, he naturally vented his anger on the Ye Family great powers.
However, his Lingering Soul was too weak. Although it stirred the surrounding Rule Spiritual Energy, it dispersed midway, and Wang Zhanqiu unwillingly dissipated between heaven and earth.
Seeing Ning Qi produce yet more evidence sufficient to corroborate that the Ye Family had colluded with Northern Profound Upper Sect to assassinate him, the people’s hearts immediately swung back toward him.
The only lingering doubt was what Ye Duangjiang had said: why had Ning Qi suddenly reached Late Void Dao Realm?
As if seeing through the doubts in people’s hearts, a clear and cold voice suddenly spoke from behind Ning Qi:
“I, Jiang Qingxue, personally witnessed Senior Brother Ning’s breakthrough process. Senior Brother Ning is my Boundless Sword Sect’s—no, even the entire North and South Regions’ once-in-a-million-years Immortal Seed. I hope everyone will not be influenced by the Ye Family.”
“Additionally, from today onward, my Ice Soul Peak merges into Five Elements Peak, vowing to follow Senior Brother Ning!”
Jiang Qingxue, as the foremost of the Jiang Family’s young generation this year, actually showed such boldness in making this choice, immediately shocking everyone!
Even many Jiang Family True Disciples hadn’t expected Jiang Qingxue to do this. After all, Jiang Qingxue could be said to represent the entire Jiang Family’s young generation.
With Jiang Qingxue’s statement, before the congregation could recover from their shock, the other eight True Disciples also stepped forward one by one.
“I, Huo Guangming, can also testify… From now on, Radiant Peak merges into Five Elements Peak; I will follow Senior Brother Ning, even unto death!”
“I, Wu Qingxiao… vow to follow Senior Brother Ning to the death!”
“I… me too!”
“…”
As the voices of the nine great True Disciples resounded throughout the plaza, the congregation present felt a surge of hot blood from their feet straight to their heads, shocked beyond measure!
The nine great True Disciples united like this—it was the first time in the history of their Boundless Sword Sect.
However, this was not the end.
True Person Ziyang’s gaze swept over the entire scene and he also said:
“I, Ziyang, in my capacity as Grand Elder, confirm that what they say is true!”
Jiang Ruhai naturally would not be left out at this moment.
“I, Jiang Ruhai, represent the Jiang Family and can vouch for this statement!”
Jiang Qingxue’s earlier statement had already made the Jiang Family congregation’s hearts pound nonstop, and Jiang Ruhai’s statement made the Jiang Family congregation stare wide-eyed one by one.
Their Jiang Family had after all produced successive Sect Leaders; was it necessary to go this far?
However, they were not fools. For the usually shrewd eldest miss Jiang Qingxue and Jiang Ruhai to do this, there must be a reason for it.
The Jiang Family congregation couldn’t help but look toward that white-robed figure, extremely curious about how Ning Qi had managed to get everyone from the Profound True Secret Realm trip to stand on his side.
Moreover, looking at their expressions, there wasn’t the slightest hesitation!
As soon as Jiang Ruhai finished speaking, he seemed to feel it wasn’t enough and continued:
“The Ye Family has wolf’s ambitions, actually wanting to assassinate my Boundless Sword Sect’s peerless Immortal Seed, even joining forces with Northern Profound Upper Sect, who seeks to swallow our sect. This act not only severs the future of my Boundless Sword Sect but treats Boundless Sword Sect as their Ye Family’s private sect.”
As soon as he finished, instantly, hot blood filled the bodies of the congregation present, as if twisted into one rope. Looking at the Ye Family people again, everyone glared angrily.
After Ning Qi established Five Elements Peak, who knew how many people wanted to join Five Elements Peak to follow him.
Now, the nine great True Disciples were all willing to follow Senior Brother Ning. Even if some still didn’t understand why, they knew the trend of the times.
Boundless Sword Sect had changed today; hearts united, and there would likely be terrifying changes next!
The Ye Family congregation was denounced by thousands, facing the united entire sect. Panic appeared on everyone’s faces.
“You dare to rebel against my Ye Family! My Ye Family has held Boundless Sword Sect multiple times. You now prefer to believe a white-mouthed brat over my Ye Family; this is all you forcing my Ye Family!”
Ye Duangjiang’s white hair flew wildly, his face showing madness.
Suddenly, the Rule Divine Chains on the four Ye Family great powers broke one after another.
Ye Duangjiang seemed to have used a secret treasure, breaking free from Ning Qi’s Rule Divine Chain, and like a phantom, he broke the Rule Divine Chains on the others.
The other three Ye Family great powers regained freedom, and each reacted extremely quickly, swiftly taking out their respective mid-grade Spirit Treasures.
Before, they hadn’t reacted and were taken down by Ning Qi’s sudden attack.
Now that they had finally broken free, the current momentum made them realize that the Ye Family had no room left in Boundless Sword Sect.
So, they had to fight!
“Ye Family scions, follow us to take down Ning Qi and reorganize the sect!”
“Understood!”
The Ye Family True Disciples responded one after another, suddenly regaining their backbone.
Above the plaza, Rule Divine Chains were pulled out from the void one by one, with countless rays of light shining.
Endless spiritual energy gathered, various attacks blanketing the sky, and seeming to have a momentum of aggregation.
The congregation present was startled upon seeing this.
But they were no longer as before; instead, they summoned their respective divine weapons one after another, wanting to battle the Ye Family congregation and protect Ning Qi.
“Junior brothers and sisters, elders, no need to act. I alone can face the Ye Family!”
Ning Qi’s figure instantly soared into the sky.
With his words, the congregation present temporarily held back their attacks, waiting to see how Ning Qi would accomplish it.
Aside from the nine great True Disciples and Ziyang, Jiang Ruhai, and others, while some felt Ning Qi seemed a bit arrogant, they also hoped he could truly achieve such a feat!
The Ye Family great powers sneered.
Ning Qi’s lack of martial virtue in sneak attacking them earlier was one thing; now with all Ye Family attacks combined into one, how could Ning Qi resist?
Even if Ning Qi truly had world-shocking talent and had even stepped into Late Void Dao Realm, they weren’t just idling away their days.
Each had their strengths, and the experience accumulated over so many years, how could Ning Qi compare?
Three Ye Family great powers held mid-grade Spirit Treasures in their palms, while the leading Ye Duangjiang actually wielded an incomplete high-grade Spiritual Treasure.
They unleashed Power of Rules, cooperating in formation, while also incorporating the attacks of the Ye Family True Disciples.
This combined attack of everyone’s strengths was the foundation of the Ye Family’s standing and also their means against the Jiang Family.
The entire Boundless Sword Sect seemed to darken, with even the formations within dropping strands of mighty power to join their attack.
Such an anomaly, including the Spirit Treasures they used, was worthy of the Ye Family that had produced several Sect Leaders.
Seeing this, the Jiang Family congregation’s faces all looked bad; so the Ye Family still had so many hidden trump cards.
Sect Leader Jiang Baichuan’s gaze swept over Ning Qi and the Ye Family, his eyes flickering uncertainly, who knew what he was thinking.
Under everyone’s gaze, around Ning Qi, thirty-six Rule Divine Chains instantly shot out. Twelve earth-yellow Rule Divine Chains condensed into an extremely thick Heaven and Earth shield, blockading all attacks from the Ye Family.
Rumble!
The entire void seemed to be ground into a black hole, yet that earth-yellow shield wasn’t destroyed in the first moment.
Even more terrifying was that it had rebound power, reflecting back part of the Ye Family’s attack with the shield, offsetting much of the energy within.
The Ye Family congregation couldn’t believe it!
The congregation present also couldn’t believe it!
Even Ziyang, Jiang Ruhai, and the nine great True Disciples showed incredulous expressions!
They had a big question mark in their hearts: Didn’t Senior Brother Ning only have four kinds of Power of Rules? When did Senior Brother Ning master that earth-yellow Rule Divine Chain?
Shock flashed across the faces of the four Ye Family great powers, but they instantly attacked again, their Spirit Treasures carrying incomparably sharp aura, assaulting Ning Qi.
Madness appeared in each of their eyes; some elder present seemed to see through the trick.
“Not good, they want to self-detonate their Spirit Treasures to attack the Immortal Seed!”
But as soon as they realized this, Ning Qi’s attack had also arrived.
The remaining three kinds of rules swept over the oncoming Spirit Swords like chain spears. In the instant they touched, two great powers among the opposing Ye Family changed expressions drastically.
Because they perceived they had lost connection with their Spirit Treasures—but how was that possible?
The Spirit Treasures used by great powers of the North and South Regions all came from the Profound True Secret Realm; they didn’t forge Spirit Treasures.
But after long-term nurturing with Primordial Spirits, they had already established a mind connection with the Spirit Treasures; that was one.
Second, the Spirit Treasures corresponded with their Power of Rules; on what basis could Ning Qi seize their Spirit Treasures?
Unless his mastery of Power of Rules far surpassed theirs!
But that was too far-fetched; after all, even if the two used the same Power of Rules as the two Ning Qi had shown, they had honed their rules for at least centuries in Void Dao Realm, while Ning Qi had just broken through!
Thinking of this, cold sweat involuntarily seeped from their faces and backs, nearly unable to stand steadily.
But the other two great powers were unaware of the situation.
Especially Ye Duangjiang; the incomplete high-grade Spiritual Treasure he controlled had already arrived before Ning Qi.
“Explode!” Ye Duangjiang roared.
The high-grade Spirit Sword instantly sensed it, releasing a terrifying aura, its rules power detaching from stability, on the verge of the most terrifying attack by destroying itself.
But under the worried gazes of the crowd, that incomplete high-grade Spirit Sword suddenly went silent like a dud firecracker and was taken by Ning Qi.
Ye Duangjiang nearly bit off his own tongue.
And seeing this, another great power immediately tried to maneuver his Spirit Treasure back, but it was too late; that Spirit Treasure instantly lost connection with him!
The four Ye Family great powers had no time to make a sound before Ning Qi’s Rule Divine Chains swept over, instantly binding the four again.
The four-colored Rule Divine Chains shone with faint light; no longer like before, chaining the four like locks, but with the minimal Power of Rules, like a seal, completely suppressing the four’s mana and Primordial Spirits.
Ye Duangjiang, as the foremost of the Ye Family, even sealed, kept flashing back through the scenes of his previous clash with Ning Qi in his mind.
Suddenly, a flash of realization hit him: had he really used a secret treasure to break Ning Qi’s Rule Divine Chain before?
Why did he feel that Ning Qi had deliberately let them go?
Actually, he guessed right; previously, Ning Qi had indeed deliberately let them go.
If he didn’t let them go, how could the intimidated Ye Family True Disciples dare to act?
If he didn’t let them go, how could he fight openly before everyone to showcase his might?
Above, the Boundless Sword Sect Great Formation receded the darkness, revealing blue sky again, sprinkling bright sunlight.
The remaining dozens of Ye Family True Disciples held weapons, each staring incredulously at this scene.
Ning Qi stepped through the air toward them step by step; some among them instantly woke up.
“My Ye Family has no way out; the Ye Family will never submit!”
Hearing this, the Ye Family True Disciples also sobered one by one, regained their courage, and attacked Ning Qi again.
But how could the mantis arms block a car, or an ant shake a tree?
In the blink of an eye, half followed in the footsteps of the four Ye Family great powers, and the other half was about to be bound by Ning Qi, but a sudden figure struck, scattering Ning Qi’s casual strike.
“Enough!”
Jiang Baichuan’s appearance truly surprised everyone present; even the Ye Family congregation hadn’t expected Jiang Baichuan to step in and stop Ning Qi.
“Though the Ye Family is guilty of every evil, I will thoroughly investigate this matter afterward and give everyone an explanation.”
Jiang Baichuan looked at Ning Qi; he also knew the entire sect was watching him.
But he had to step out, because he was the Sect Leader!
Although the Ye Family was a great enemy of their Jiang Family, right now the Ye Family was no longer a threat; instead, he felt some worry about Ning Qi in his heart.
The scene of all hearts turning toward him kept replaying in Jiang Baichuan’s mind, giving rise to a strong sense of crisis in his heart.
If he let Ning Qi take down all of the Ye Family, his position as Sect Leader would seem too transparent.
“Ning Qi, you’ve all been traveling and are tired; why not rest first.”
Ning Qi calmly glanced at him, then swept over everyone present.
Jiang Baichuan’s forced intervention, the Ye Family congregation’s complex expressions…
The Jiang Family congregation’s gazes jumping back and forth between him and Jiang Baichuan, the anticipation in the eyes of the Five Elements Peak people, the support from the nine great True Disciples’ eyes…
True Person Ziyang and other neutral elders had faint excitement on their faces; the other True Disciples present were either still unsatisfied or staring at him as if waiting for something…
Only a few looked at Jiang Baichuan; most people’s gazes concentrated on Ning Qi.
Ning Qi’s eyes opened and closed; two Rule Chains appeared out of thin air, like lightning and ropes, binding the remaining Ye Family True Disciples.
“Ning Qi, do you take this Sect Leader as nonexistent?”
Blood surged to Jiang Baichuan’s face, suddenly becoming extremely agitated.
What dissatisfied him even more was that no one present joined him in denouncing Ning Qi.
Jiang Baichuan stretched out two white, jade-like palms, chopping apart the Rule Chains Ning Qi had released from his eyes.
However, Ning Qi drifted over sideways, and with just a collision, easily sent Jiang Baichuan flying.
Jiang Baichuan’s figure was like being hit by a meteorite, smashing into the plaza’s jade wall, which shattered with a boom.
And Ning Qi had already bound all the remaining Ye Family True Disciples, dragging them concentrated together.
Immediately, endless cheers erupted from the crowd.
One must know that over these years, countless people in the sect disliked the Ye Family, especially those without faction; the Ye Family always treated them like dogs!
Now that Ning Qi had taken down the Ye Family, it was like drinking immortal nectar for everyone, comfortable from inside out to the extreme.
Jiang Baichuan clutched the collided spot and soared into the air again.
He was both shocked and angry; Ning Qi actually didn’t put him in his eyes, not only disobeying his orders but even attacking him.
For a moment, the plaza was so quiet a pin drop could be heard.
Everyone looked at Ning Qi, glanced at Jiang Baichuan; each saw the same expectant look in their neighbors’ eyes!
Jiang Baichuan seemed to understand the meaning in those eyes; he flew over again, seemingly wanting to say something, but Jiang Ruhai teleported to his side, extending a hand and pressing down extremely hard on his shoulder.
“Baichuan, what are you doing?”
Jiang Baichuan was stunned.
Jiang Ruhai was quite disappointed at heart.
They had long sent back messages informing of Ning Qi’s potential; had Jiang Baichuan lost his mind?
However, Jiang Ruhai naturally knew Jiang Baichuan wasn’t a fool; he instantly understood why Jiang Baichuan’s actions were so out of line.
Jiang Baichuan had given birth to jealousy, worrying about his Sect Leader position.
Jiang Qingxue, who shared the same feelings as Jiang Ruhai, was nearly anxious to tears.
She and Jiang Ruhai had finally pulled the Jiang Family onto Ning Qi’s side; how had the Sect Leader suddenly become so senseless?
The Ye Family was originally their Jiang Family’s enemy; did the Sect Leader have no vision at all?
Moreover, even a fool could see the current situation clearly.
All the True Disciples present hoped to punish the Ye Family on the spot, yet the Sect Leader suddenly interrupted their wish—wasn’t that going against the people’s hearts?
One could only say that power truly could confuse a person’s mind; something obvious to all, yet Jiang Baichuan seemed somewhat lost in the midst of it.
In the midst of the deathly silence, suddenly, a terrifying vibration came from the depths of Boundless Sword Sect.
The congregation quickly looked over; all the elders were especially agitated.
A figure riding clouds and mist instantly landed on the plaza from the sect depths.
The newcomer was tall and thin, with all white hair and beard yet not showing old age, a pair of sword brows slanting into his temples, wearing ancient plain robes.
Standing on the plaza, though showing no energy fluctuations, an intangible aura shot straight to the sky, just like his straight spine.
“Old Ancestor!”
“Sword Ancestor, you’re awake?”
Many elders cried out in joy and surprise, gathering toward him.
Jiang Baichuan also stepped forward to pay respects.
This person seemed not to have seen the light of day for many years and didn’t immediately respond to the crowd, but his gaze like lightning swept over the plaza.
Perhaps seeing no great enemy invasion, he breathed a sigh of relief, then half-closed his eyes, feeling the clear skies ten thousand li above, bathing in sunlight.
After a good while, Jian Jingjue came back to his senses and slowly asked:
“Tell me, what happened?”
Jiang Baichuan spoke first, with many elders supplementing from time to time; Ziyang and Jiang Ruhai were especially prominent, drawing occasional glances from Jiang Baichuan toward them.
Was Jiang Ruhai really a Jiang Family member or not; why wasn’t he speaking up for him?
When did Ziyang and Jiang Ruhai get so close?
Even the four Ye Family elders bound by Ning Qi seemed to see a savior at this moment.
“Sword Ancestor, you must uphold justice for my Ye Family; my Ye Family is wronged!”
The others present, seeing the various elders treat this extraordinary elder so, then knew who he was.
Some who had carefully read the history of Boundless Sword Sect explained to those who didn’t know.
“That one is the most stunning genius in the history of my Boundless Sword Sect, and also its guardian; his name is Jian Jingjue.”
“Sword Ancestor has been in Closed-door Cultivation for ten thousand years. Before his seclusion back then, he took in disciples from Ye and Jiang families, leading to the later Ye Family and Jiang Family.”
The others instantly understood.
But someone muttered softly: “I wonder what this Old Ancestor’s cultivation is like now?”
“Who knows after ten thousand years, but ten thousand years ago, Sword Ancestor was already a powerful Sword Cultivator who could somewhat threaten Body Integration Realm giants!”
Someone pointed at Ning Qi: “You say Sword Ancestor is the most stunning genius in history; how does he compare to Senior Brother Ning?”
“Uh…” The one answering seemed choked, only saying after a long while: “Well, now I can’t say, but didn’t Senior Sister Jiang say it earlier?”
At this moment, Jian Jingjue finally understood what had happened in Boundless Sword Sect.
He first glanced at Jiang Baichuan and said: “Very good.”
Jiang Baichuan lowered his head silently.
True Person Ziyang signaled to the crowd: “Sword Ancestor has emerged from seclusion; why don’t you all quickly pay respects to the Old Ancestor?”
Thus, the congregation present respectfully saluted Jian Jingjue one after another.
Jian Jingjue nodded slightly; after ten thousand years, Boundless Sword Sect today truly was full of talent.
However, scum was inevitable.
For scum that harmed the sect, he hated them the most and had to exterminate them personally!
