"Puppet of war!"

  "Who would have thought that within Yunlai Jianzong, there was actually a terrifying killing move hidden?"

  "It seems we've been too reclusive; we need to reconsider our relationship with Yunlai Jianzong."

  In the Tai Yin Pavilion, Pavilion Master Wang Zhengxin, as well as two senior swordsmen who had not gone into seclusion and six ordinary seniors, all gathered together to listen to the report of the battle at Chao Xia Valley.

  Every single elder's face bore an expression of incredulity and a shock that would take a long time to subside.

  "We were quite close to Yunlai Sword Sect back then, I remember that Gong Sun Fenghua and Qin Huailing, the sect master of Yunlai Sword Sect, had a pretty good relationship when they were on a national mission together."

  Gongsun Fenghua, one of the six ninth-grade swordsmen, heard Wang Zhengxin's words and slightly cupped his hands: "That was twelve years ago. After that, I indeed had a good private relationship with Qin Huailing Zong, but later, as Qin Huailing Zong unfortunately encountered difficulties, this friendship was put on hold."

  "Qin Tianyi of Yunlai Sword Sect is not a simple character, this can be seen from the fact that he was able to re-cultivate to an 8th-level swordsman in just three years. If nothing unexpected happens, ten or so years later, he will become another top-notch great swordsman... Even without Qin Tianyi, just their Yunlai Sword Sect's sword master-level war puppet is enough for us to send someone to personally visit Yunlai Sword Sect. Gong Sun elder, I'll trouble you with this matter."

  "Please rest assured, sir, I will definitely not betray your trust."

  ……

  "Haha, Xuanling Sect, you've got your comeuppance today!"

  "Three great swordsmen, this time, that bastard Yu Fengyun is definitely vomiting blood with rage!"

  "The Xuanling Sect is quite far from the Yunlai Sword Sect, and they probably haven't received the news yet. I really wish I could rush to the Xuanling Sect right now and carefully observe Yu Fan's reaction when he learns of this news."

  In the Temple of the Thunder God, a hearty laugh also rang out.

  Yun Lei Jian Zong's feat of killing three great swordsmen of the Xuan Ling Sect with a single War Puppet has caused too much sensation, directly affecting the future landscape of Wan Xia County. To discuss the impact of this matter, almost all the elder-level figures from the entire Leishen Temple have gathered.

  "Just as Zhang Fengli said, a centipede dies but does not stiffen. This Yunlai Sword Sect is, after all, a first-rate sect that has been passed down for over a hundred years and has given birth to a sword master. Master Qindong has left behind the War Puppet card for Yunlai Sword Sect, as long as Yunlai Sword Sect possesses this War Puppet, among the 36 major sects of Wanxia County, there will necessarily be a place for Yunlai Sword Sect."

  "That's right."

  "Three great swordsmen have died, and the Xuanling Sect has indeed suffered a severe blow. Let's discuss how to maximize our benefits for the Leishen Temple in this matter."

  "That's natural, but sending an elder to Yunlai Sword Sect at this time is a must, it shows the attitude of our Lei Shen Temple. Now Yunlai Sword Sect is at its weakest, the entire sect only has one strong expert, Qi Lingyun, and only two high-level swordsmen, Qin Tianyi and Qin Yuyan. If we give them some help at this time, it's like sending charcoal in snowy weather, it's easy to get Yunlai Sword Sect's friendship."

  "That's right."

  "Not bad, Yunlai Sword Sect has that one war puppet. Even if that war puppet needs to consume a lot of energy every time it starts up, it's still enough to qualify for an equal footing with our Leishen Temple."

  "For safety's sake, it would be better for Elder Zhang Fengli to take care of this matter personally."

  Zhang Feng stood up and bowed his hands to several great swordsmen elders who had high hopes for him.

  "Zhang Fengli elder... if possible... investigate where Yunlai Sword Sect has hidden this war puppet!"

  Elder Zhao Shouyang said with a hint of meaning.

  Zhang Feng's heart skipped a beat as he immediately understood the elder's intentions.

  "Zhang Fengli elder, you should know what a Sword Master-level War Puppet represents to many sects!"

  "I... will definitely try my best!"

  ……

  Qing Lao Mountain, Xuan Ling Sect.

  At this moment, Yu Fan Yun, the current leader of the Xuan Ling Sect, was in his own study, frowning slightly, with a look of deep concern.

  "What will happen after all, and why do I always feel so uneasy?"

  Yu Fan murmured to himself with his mouth closed.

  "Could it be related to the Yunlai Sword Sect? No! The news from my spies in the Taiyin Pavilion and Leishen Temple is that the top swordsmen of these two major powers have not left their respective locations. Without the support of the top swordsmen from these two major sects, I can easily dispatch three top swordsmen from the Xuanling Sect to annihilate the Yunlai Sword Sect, without even breaking a sweat..."

  "But without the support of Taiyin Pavilion and Leishen Temple, where does Yunlai Sword Sect get the courage to dare to contend with our Xuanling Sect?"

  With a hint of unease, Yu flipped through the clouds and couldn't help but take another glance outside the study, as if waiting for something.

  At this moment, a voice suddenly came from outside, with a tone of genuine fear and shock: "Master! Master! Something terrible has happened! The three senior swordsmen elders of our Xuanling Sect who went to wipe out the Yunlai Sword Sect, Zhou Chong elder, as well as twenty high-ranking swordsmen, have all been defeated!"

  "What?!"

  Yu Fan's mind was suddenly shaken violently, and in an instant, the unease that had lingered in his mind for a long time finally became a reality.

  "Whoosh!"

  Yu Yun rushed out of the study at the first time, greeted the disciple who came to report, and sternly asked: "What did you say? Say what you just said again!"

  "This disciple was also frightened, under the questioning of Yu Yunyun, and hastily replied: "Puppet! War puppet! The master of Yunlei Sword Sect has a sword-level war puppet. In front of that terrible war puppet, Zhou Beiwang, Zhao Shiguang, Shen Shanhe, Zhou Chonglao, and those high-ranking swordsmen were unable to resist and all died under the sword of that war puppet!"

  "Dead?! Elder Zhou Beiwang, Elder Zhao Shiguang, Elder Shen Shanhe, all dead?!"

  Even though this disciple had already confirmed it once, Yu Fengyun still found it hard to believe, staring wide-eyed and questioning, at this moment he wished that just now was just too tense, causing an auditory hallucination.

  "They're dead, all three elders are dead! The three elders were killed by a Sword Master-level war puppet from Yunlai Jianzong."

  "Dead! All dead! Three great swordsmen elders have died?!"

  For the third time, Yu Fengyun's last wisp of fantasy in his heart was ruthlessly shattered. His whole person was shocked, his body swayed, and he seemed to be unable to stand steadily.

  "Boss! Boss!"

  The disciple was shocked and hastily came forward, wanting to support Yu Fan Yun.

  However, before he could get close to Yu Fan Yun, he was suddenly blown away by a storm stirred up by a terrifying true energy. Immediately afterwards, he heard a mournful roar filled with endless anger coming from Yu Fan Yun's mouth.

  "Cloud Come Sword Sect!"

  ……

  The news of the battle between Yunlai Sword Sect and Xuanling Sect in Chaoyaxia Valley was too much for the sects to hide, and within just one day, it had spread throughout the entire Wanxia County.

  What shocked everyone was that Yunlai Jianzong had the courage to challenge Xuanling Sect, not because they got the support of Taiyin Pavilion and Leishen Temple, but because a war puppet hidden in the sect.

  A war puppet of swordmaster rank.

  Everyone has guessed that this terrifying war puppet, every time it is activated, consumes energy and money in astronomical figures. With Yunlai Sword Sect's current financial resources, they would likely go bankrupt even if they wanted to activate it. If it weren't for the fact that Yunlai Sword Sect was about to face a disaster of extinction, they wouldn't have made up their minds to use this trump card killer.

  Although it is unknown what kind of price Yunlai Jianzong paid to activate this war puppet, the outcome it caused was undoubtedly earth-shattering and shocking.

  Three Great Swordsmen of the Xuanling Sect have fallen!

  Twenty-one senior swordsmen annihilated!

  When this news spread to the various major sects, it almost stunned the masters and elders of those sects, while the second-rate sects immediately convened an emergency meeting with their elders and high-ranking officials as soon as they received the news, discussing how to deal with Yunlai Sword Sect in the future.

  As for the Xuanling Sect, which was active in Wanxia County and had a trend of unifying Wanxia County and becoming the true leader of Wanxia County, after hearing this news, they were first shocked with anger, shouting that they wanted to use all their strength to completely wipe out Yunlei Sword Sect!

  But when the news of the real battle at Dawn Valley came over, the entire sect fell silent.

  Because...

  That war puppet did not kill the three great swordsmen through a difficult battle, but with an absolute advantage, it crushed them, leaving the three great swordsmen powerless and annihilated in one fell swoop.

  That momentary display of formidable combat power made it clear to everyone that this war puppet was many times stronger than the great swordsmen, and even if ten great swordsmen were to gang up on it, the outcome would not change in the slightest.

  They didn't dare guarantee that even if they mobilized all the strong men of their sect to kill their way into Yunlai Sword Sect, they could completely destroy that war puppet and completely annihilate Yunlai Sword Sect!

  They don't dare bet!

  What's more...

  Xuanling Sect, there are only eight great swordsmen!

  At least on the surface, there are only eight great swordsmen!

  They lost three all at once, and even if the Xuanling Sect's foundation was strong, they would still be severely damaged and their vitality greatly injured. If they were to lose a few more great swordsmen in order to destroy the Yunlai Sword Sect, the entire Xuanling Sect would fall into a state of having no one available for use. The position of the number one sect in Wanxia County would also be greatly threatened, and in the end, it would only benefit the Taiyin Pavilion and the Leishen Temple.

  So...

  They finally chose to endure silently!

  Endure for now!

  Waiting for the Northern Great Swordsman of their sect, breaking through the Sword Master boundary.

  Once the Northern Yue Great Swordsman breaks through to the Sword Master level, even if Yunlai Sword Sect has a Sword Master-level war puppet, it will be nothing to mention. At that time, it will be the moment when Yunlai Sword Sect truly reaches its end.