Chapter 57: Qingzhou In Uproar
Purple River Sword Sect.
Pavilions are scattered among the mountains, adorning the landscape, exuding a soul-stirring sharpness. These are not structures that ordinary craftsmen could build; they must have been constructed with the assistance of accomplished martial artists.
Sword Sect disciples walked through, their faces filled with pride.
The Purple River Sword Sect is a renowned first-rate sect in Qingzhou, and especially its Sect Leader, the Purple River Sword Venerable, is a Core Elixir Realm Expert. Some time ago this year, on his 120th birthday banquet, countless guests gathered, which certainly brought the Purple River Sword Sect considerable fame.
Its influence reached a new level.
But today, Purple River Sword Sect has welcomed an uninvited guest.
Above the horizon.
A figure in a Daoist Robe descended like a shooting star, stopping above the Purple River Sword Sect. Initially, no one noticed, but as that faint voice resounded through the sky, it immediately caused all the disciples of the Purple River Sword Sect to reveal looks of astonishment on their faces.
“Zihe, get out here, old Daoist.”
The Dragon Mountain Daoist stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at the entire Purple River Sword Sect. An astonishing sense of oppression was continuously condensing.
All the disciples of the Purple River Sword Sect looked up in shock:
“Flying through the sky, a Heavenly Human Realm Expert!”
At this moment.
A figure in a purple Daoist Robe also rushed out from the depths of the Purple River Sword Sect, then soared upwards.
But that purple-robed figure was clearly not as relaxed and comfortable when flying, and even though he tried his best to be level with the Dragon Mountain Daoist, he could not achieve it. He could only stand below the Dragon Mountain Daoist, always unable to break through that sense of oppression.
Although Core Elixir Realm Experts can briefly float using Gang Qi, there is still a qualitative difference compared to the Heavenly Human Realm.
Sword Qi floated and sank around the Purple River Sword Venerable, astonishing and furious.
The Dragon Mountain Daoist’s actions clearly showed that he did not take him seriously.
But he could only forcibly suppress the anger deep in his heart, squeeze out a smile, and say:
“So it’s Brother Long Shan. It’s been a long time. I didn’t expect Brother Long Shan to have stepped into the Heavenly Human Realm before us. Truly enviable!”
This statement was the truth; who in the Core Elixir Realm didn’t want to break through and get promoted to Heavenly Human? Originally, there were rumors in Qingzhou that the Dragon Mountain Daoist was in closed-door cultivation to attack the Heavenly Human Realm this time, and he didn’t take it seriously. Only those in the Core Elixir Realm knew how difficult it was to break through to Heavenly Human.
But now.
As he watched the Dragon Mountain Daoist arrive in the air, the Purple River Sword Venerable immediately had a bad feeling.
The Dragon Mountain Daoist looked down at the Purple River Sword Venerable with indifferent eyes, not paying the slightest attention to the flattery. He merely said:
“Speak, why did you plot against my True Martial Sect?”
The Purple River Sword Venerable’s face drastically changed:
“Brother Longshan, what is the meaning of this?”
The ominous premonition in his heart grew stronger, his eyes flickering slightly.
The Dragon Mountain Daoist, however, had no intention of wasting words with him.
The Daoist Robe billowed, and the power of Heaven and Earth converged, pressing down on the Purple River Sword Venerable. The Purple River Sword Venerable roared:
“Dragon Mountain, do you think that no one in this world can control you after you’ve been promoted to the Heavenly Human Realm? Today, you inexplicably bullied my Purple River Sword Sect. Such Demonic Path behavior will surely not be tolerated in Qingzhou!”
He was somewhat blustering and bluffing, but the Dragon Mountain Daoist merely gave a cold smile.
“Stubborn and unyielding.”
With a casual wave of his hand, a giant palm print struck out with astonishing might.
“Do you really think I, the Purple River Sword Venerable, am made of mud? Even if you have stepped into the Heavenly Human Realm, don’t think you can be so presumptuous!”
The Purple River Sword Venerable roared at the sky, his surrounding Sword Qi condensing, and with surging sharpness he slashed towards the Dragon Mountain Daoist.
In an instant.
Various powerful fluctuations spread out from the area where the two were suspended in the air.
The two figures continued to ascend.
As everyone watched with nervous eyes, the great battle was on the verge of breaking out.
No, perhaps it wasn’t a great battle, but a one-sided drubbing.
The Purple River Sword Venerable’s words had only just been spoken.
The entire person had already fallen from the sky.
In just a few breaths.
The outcome has been decided.
A large hand seal directly struck down the high and mighty Core Elixir Realm expert, Purple River Sword Venerable, onto the mortal realm. At this moment, he was broken in body and bone, lying on the ground and coughing up blood; even his sword was broken.
The surrounding disciples all looked at the scene before them in shock and confusion, not daring to approach. The former strongest being of the Purple River Sword Sect in such a sorry state gave them a sense of unreality.
His gaze towards the Dragon Mountain Daoist was filled with even more reverence and fear.
At this moment, they truly understood the gap between the Heavenly Human Realm and the Core Elixir Realm.
The Purple River Sword Venerable struggled to support his broken sword, his eyes full of bitterness. He had originally thought that if he went all out, he might have a chance to resist, but he never expected to be defeated so miserably.
He waved his hand, stopping the disciples who were trying to rush over, and looked at the opposite side.
The Dragon Mountain Daoist, hands behind his back, descended slowly through the air.
The Dragon Mountain Daoist looked at the Purple River Sword Venerable’s tragic state without the slightest pity. He calmly gazed at the Purple River Sword Venerable and said:
“Name the participants, and you alone will die.”
“If you don’t speak, the entire sect will be annihilated.”
The words were faint, yet everyone was incomparably shocked. The Dragon Mountain Daoist had already proven with his strength that he was qualified to say this.
The Purple River Sword Venerable continuously coughed up blood, endless regret surging in his heart. If he had known this would happen, he wouldn’t have gotten involved to hitch a ride on the large ship. He sighed and said with a bitter smile:
“Everyone in the world praises Brother Longshan for his astonishing talent and brilliance. I always thought it was an exaggeration and that I could rival him. Only today do I realize how ridiculous I was.”
“I only hope Brother Dragon Mountain will keep his promise.”
The Purple River Sword Venerable surveyed the Sword Sect and its many disciples, and said in a deep voice:
“Today’s events are my own fault. After I die, the Purple River Sword Sect will disband. You should all find your own paths and cultivate well, without any wild thoughts!”
All disciples of the Purple River Sword Sect were sorrowful.
After speaking.
The Purple River Sword Venerable brushed past the broken sword and committed suicide with his sword.
He had just passed his 120th birthday banquet, and his life was also fixed at 120 years old.
The Dragon Mountain Daoist calmly watched this scene without any sign of pity. He could show compassion to the weak, but he absolutely would not show any sympathy to those plotting against the True Martial Sect. If not for his young disciple Ning Qi, he might have heard the worst news of his life upon coming out of seclusion.
Looking at the Purple River Sword Sect enveloped in an atmosphere of sorrow, Dragon Mountain Daoist simply left a remark, ‘You must fend for yourselves,’ and departed by stepping into the air.
These people are not important; without the Purple River Sword Venerable, they can’t even protect their foundation.
Just before the Purple River Sword Venerable committed suicide, he had told Ning Qi everything he wanted to know.
“Qingzhou Wang Family’s main lineage, Wang Qingfeng? Come one by one.”
The Dragon Mountain Daoist’s eyes narrowed slightly. The Wang Family of Qingzhou was a top-tier aristocratic family, even with a Heavenly Human Realm Old Ancestor stationed there. However, he was not afraid. This Old Ancestor’s lifespan was nearing its end, and he was only in the first realm of the Heavenly Human Realm. If they truly fell out, he would fight them!
However.
Although the current matter originated from the Wang Family, that Old Ancestor is likely unaware.
The Dragon Mountain Daoist planned to settle scores one by one.
The Dragon Mountain Daoist departed.
The next day.
The news that the Purple River Sword Venerable was suppressed and committed suicide by the Dragon Mountain Daoist caused an uproar in Qingzhou.
The world knows that the Dragon Mountain Daoist has broken through and stepped into the Heavenly Human Realm. From now on, he is a true Peerless Expert in the Great Yan World. At this moment, ripples are starting to form, and everyone knows that the Dragon Mountain Daoist is going to settle all previous accounts.
