Sword Master!

  The true energy transforms into true yuan, from gaseous state to liquid state, which is a difference in quality.

  It's not just that ten great swordsmen can't be a match for a swordsman, even twenty or thirty rushing at him together would absolutely be killed by one swordsman, leaving no trace.

  This is the watershed of two cultivation realms.

  A swordsman's domain.

  A realm of swordsmen.

  A single word can make a huge difference.

  On the way back to the courtyard, everyone's heart seemed to be pressed down by a huge stone, heavy and hard to breathe.

  Especially Taoyuan Gate, which was already unstable in its stance, seemed even more wavering and uncertain, with a subtle tendency to leave the alliance of several major sects and submit to Xuanling Sect, which had a sword master sitting in town.

  "This is trouble."

  Zi Lingyun's face was solemn, and a hint of worry seeped out: "Unexpectedly, the Beiyue of the Xuanling Sect has actually advanced to the Sword Master realm at this critical moment! The Sword Master realm is the lowest standard for a first-rate sect. Except for those particularly prosperous prefectures, most prefectures are ruled by first-rate sects, while states are super-first-rate sects. Like our Yunlei Sword Sect, if it weren't for the fact that Wanxia Prefecture had a powerful first-rate sect called Ziguang Pavilion back then, we might have unified Wanxia Prefecture as well. This is the trend of the times, and it's inevitable."

  Having sufficient strength should naturally occupy sufficient resources.

  The Xuanling Sect's way of doing things has always been to prioritize benefits, disregarding rules and righteousness. Now that they have a Sword Master in charge, and there are seven more powerful swordsmen within the sect, if they don't conquer Wanxia County and unify its sects, who would believe it?

  The status of a first-rate sect is far higher than that of a second-rate sect, and even if they want to find someone to preside over justice, it's impossible. All second-rate sects can only rely on their own strength to face the sword master of Beiyue.

  "We, Yunlai Sword Sect, killed three great swordsmen of Xuanling Sect and more than twenty high-level swordsmen. After Xuanling Sect became a first-rate sect, the first one they wouldn't let go is us, Yunlai Sword Sect. From their mere refusal to accept Xianxia Sect's recruitment several times, which made them lose face, they dared to kill Xianxia Sect's Sect Master's sister, Wei Lan. This shows how unscrupulous Xuanling Sect has become now."

  Zi Lingyun sighed.

  Originally, it was thought that Yun Lei Jian Zong had a war puppet of the Sword Master level, which successfully intimidated other sects and dared not to have any other sects provoke Yun Lei Jian Zong again. Furthermore, with Qi Lingyun's current promotion to Great Swordsman, as long as he wins against Jingangmen in the Sect Competition and makes a name for Yun Lei Jian Zong, their status as a second-rate sect will immediately become unshakeable. In the following period of time, Yun Lei Jian Zong will also inevitably usher in a period of rapid development...

  Unexpectedly, such a change has occurred at this time!

  In front of this true Sword Master of Beiyue, the power that Yunlai Sword Sect currently possesses is so humble and insignificant.

  Qin Tianyi looked at Qi Lingyun with a heavy heart, and he finally understood where the crisis that had been lurking in his heart came from - it was Bei Yue Jian Shi of the Xuanling Sect.

  The current situation is almost hopeless.

  "Haha! Yunlai Sword Sect? Qi Lingyun? Old fellow, why do you look so down in the dumps? Didn't your Yunlai Sword Sect seem quite pleased with themselves earlier?"

  Just as the two of them walked silently towards the Yunlai Sword Sect's courtyard, a loud and cheerful laughter suddenly came from ahead.

  "Huh?"

  Qilingyun's gaze shifted, and he immediately saw the three main gates of Jingangmen: Yang Tiandao, the master of the first gate; Feng Boping, the master of the second gate; and Gu Gang, the newly promoted ninth-level swordsman and master of the fourth gate. They were accompanied by a man with an arrogant expression, walking in this direction.

  "Yang Tianxia!"

  Qī Língyún's eyes slightly chilled.

  He is now at the stage of a great swordsman, and even though there are four ninth-level swordsmen in the Golden Gate, he doesn't take them seriously.

  "What's wrong? One by one, your faces are covered with dark clouds? Haha, isn't Cloud Sword Sect planning to rise to the top in this sect competition, shouldn't this be a great joy, why are you all frowning?"

  Yang Tian laughed wantonly, they and Xuanling Sect were originally on good terms, upon learning that the Northern Great Swordsman of Xuanling Sect had actually broken through to the Sword Master realm, he immediately understood that the end of Yunlei Sword Sect was near, therefore, for this second-rate sect from back then, there was no longer any restraint.

  "Hmph! You're so proud, what's there to be proud of? It's just that you've managed to cling onto the Xuanling Sect. Do you really think the Xuanling Sect can cover the entire Wanxia County with one hand?"

  Yang Tianxia glared at Qi Lingyun and Qin Tianyi beside him, his expression ferocious, his eyebrows filled with venom: "You'll soon find out if I can cover the sky with one hand, you old thing Qi Lingyun! And as for you, Qin Tianyi, a lowly good-for-nothing, tomorrow, I will personally take action and crush every single bone in your bodies, making you beg for mercy like a dead dog at my feet!"

  "How dare you!"

  Upon hearing Yang Tianxia and the others' insults, Qi Lingyun's expression suddenly turned stern, and he took a step forward: "Yang Tianxia, do you really think that just because we're in the martial arena, I wouldn't dare to kill you?"

  "Kill me? Zilingyun? You think you can?"

  "Yunlai Jianzong? You're that group of bastards who dare to oppose our Xuanling Sect?"

  At this time, Yang Tiānxià, Féng Bópíng, and Gǔ Gāng stepped forward alongside the man standing beside them. His gaze swept coldly over Qí Língyún and Qín Tiān Yī: "Very good! Yang Tiānxià, no need to wait until tomorrow. You few, take action now. First, break their legs, shatter every bone in their bodies, but don't kill them. I'm leaving them alive for a reason; tomorrow at the Sect's Grand Competition, I want everyone to see what happens to those who dare oppose our Xuānlíng Sect!"

  "After all, it's currently during the ranking competition of the 36 major sects. If someone is killed without reason and Duke finds out..."

  Feng Boping was somewhat hesitant.

  The man waved his hand and said with a stern face, "Hmph! Something has happened, I'll take responsibility. Now Lord Luding Dong is personally receiving Master Beiyue, let alone we still spare their lives, even if they were killed on the spot, what can be done? Can't Lord Luding Dong turn against our Xuanling Sect because of a few dead people?"

  "Haha, I'm willing to work for Qingmu and Brother!"

  Yang Tianxia, Feng Boping and Gu Gang burst out laughing at the same time, taking big strides to surround the two in an instant.

  "Aoki-san!?"

  Zi Lingyun didn't put the three 9th-level swordsmen of the Golden Gate in his eyes at all. His gaze was like an arrow, piercing directly at the man in the middle: "You're the son that Qingxuan old thing is most proud of, the one who was sent to Shenvirtual Academy for further study six years ago?"

  Aoki gazed coldly at Qi Lingyun: "You actually know my name? But it's useless to beg for mercy, you're all going to die anyway."

  "Dead?"

  Haha, good, good! Since we're all going to die anyway, your Xuanling Sect won't let us off either. So, our Yunlai Sword Sect will just go all out and kill you all! Let's start with you, Qingmu! That old thing Qingxuan has no shame, ignoring the rules of the bet and attacking me when my cultivation wasn't enough, severely injuring me and taking away our sect's treasure, the Cloudsword. Today, I'll make that old thing Qingxuan taste the pain of losing his son! Kill!

  With a loud shout, Qilingyun's sword flashed out of its scabbard, and he charged towards Qingmu with an overwhelming momentum.

  "You dare, old dog!"

  "Don't even think about hurting Qingmu and Xiao Didi!"

  "Zi Lingyun, stop right there!"

  Seeing Qi Lingyun dare to attack Qingmu, Yang Tiandong, Feng Boping and Gu Gang simultaneously shouted loudly, rushing towards him with all their might.

  Seeing these three people take action, Qin Tianyi, who was completely ignored by the three of them, suddenly moved.

  "Clang!"

  The sword is out of its scabbard!

  On the mountain and river sword, a dazzling cold light flashed out, rushing straight to Yang Tianxia's fastest slash and kill. The latter fired first, and in one sword, he completely sealed off Yang Tianxia's offensive.

  "You insignificant creature, I was going to let you live a little longer, but since you want to die, I'll grant your wish! Jin Gang's Fury!"

  Seeing Qin Tianyi dare to launch an attack on himself, Yang Tian's mouth let out a stern shout. His body spun around, his true energy surging, and with the golden silk glove-clad right hand, he fiercely clenched his fist and struck Mountain River Sword from the side!

  "Cut!"

  Qin Tianji's face was cold and stern, at the moment when Yang Tiandong's fist struck, the sword blade suddenly shook, the sword tip aimed directly at his fist, and then the true energy burst out, causing a layer of halo to erupt from the blade of the Shanhe Sword. The two forces collided instantly!

  "Ah!"

  A miserable cry suddenly came out of Yang Tianxia's mouth.

  The Shanhe Sword itself was a top-grade treasure sword, extremely sharp. Even if Yang Tiandong wore golden silk gloves, he only dared to strike from the side. Now that he was facing the Shanhe Sword head-on, at the critical moment Qin Tianji also unleashed his aura, how could he withstand it? Under the flying blood and flesh, his entire right hand from the wrist was completely shattered into powder, and the white bones at the fracture site were clearly visible.

  "Aura! Aura! It's actually the aura that only a great swordsman can condense! Qin Tianyi!? You're a great swordsman?!"

  Yang Tianxia's mouth was filled with shock and anger as he let out a loud roar. His gaze towards Qin Tianyi was as if he was looking at a monster.

  This young man...

  Just a few months ago, he had just relied on a Return to True Pill to break through to the high-level swordsman, and now, in such a short period of time, he has actually broken through to the Great Swordsman realm? This cultivation speed is simply monstrous!

  "Die!"

  Qin Tianji's mind was not disturbed in the slightest, and Mountain River Sword sliced through Yang Tiandu's right hand before striking again. The swordsmanship of Wind Cloud Twenty-Three Swords unfolded, a single sword energy burst forth, suddenly breaking through the air, instantly piercing through Yang Tiandu's throat, killing this master of the Golden Gate who had dared to show off his might in front of Yunlai Sword Sect just a few months ago.

  "Old Three!"

  "Aura! It's an aura! The great swordsman's aura!"

  Feng Bo Ping and Gao Er's voices thundered out at the same time, their eyes fixed on Qin Tian Yi with a hint of fear.

  It's not just the fear of his great swordsmanship, but also the fear of his speed in advancing from a high-level swordsman to a great swordsman in just a few months. If he maintains this speed, heaven knows what level he will reach in a few more years!