201: Four forces pressing in

"The traitors have been eliminated, and the Nine Heavens Sword Pavilion is in ruins, awaiting reconstruction."

Chen Yuan's gaze swept over the war-torn land. He said to Mu Yan and Dugu Jiu, "Elder Mu Yan, from now on, you will preside over the overall situation, repair the Sect, and reassemble the Disciples."

Upon hearing this, Mu Yan immediately bowed and responded, "I respectfully obey the Sword God's decree!"

Chen Yuan nodded slightly and continued, "After this battle, the core Legacy of the Nine Heavens Sword Pavilion is not lost, and its Foundation remains. As long as there is a strong cultivator capable of deterring all sides, no one will dare to covet it easily again."

His words carried an unquestionable tone: "Since this Venerable One has offered assistance, I will protect it to the end. From today onwards, the Nine Heavens Sword Pavilion shall be an affiliated Sect of my Xuantian Sect. Are you willing?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Yan and Dugu Jiu not only showed no humiliation at being annexed, but instead, their faces revealed excitement and joy!

To be able to rely on a Sect where a Sword God of this era resides, this was simply a blessing in disguise, a heaven-sent Opportunity!

This meant that the Nine Heavens Sword Pavilion would not only be preserved, but in the future, it would also have an incredibly solid backing and unlimited possibilities for development!

"We are willing! We are willing!"

Mu Yan and Dugu Jiu did not hesitate, bowing deeply again, "All members of the Nine Heavens Sword Pavilion are willing to follow the Sword God forever and revere the Xuantian Sect!"

...Just as Chen Yuan was using thunderous methods to quell the chaos in the Tiangang Domain.

The news that "the Nine Heavens Sword Pavilion was not breached, and a Sword God named Chen Yuan emerged out of nowhere, slaying four Mahayana Yao Gods and eradicating all of the Yao Race," spread like wildfire throughout the surrounding regions.

Those various large and small forces that had fled the Tiangang Domain in a panic, after receiving accurate news, were first incredulous, then overjoyed!

If not for dire necessity, who would be willing to leave their homeland and live under others' roofs?

They immediately packed their belongings and, like a hundred rivers returning to the sea, flocked back to the Tiangang Domain, preparing to rebuild their homes under the Sword God's protection.

At the same time, the four first-rank forces of the Eastern Barrens, who were preparing to provide assistance, also received this earth-shattering news almost simultaneously.

At this moment, the four Sects had already convened.

Four flying boats were docked together.

Inside the main conference room of the Xuantian Sect's flying boat.

Sect Master Song Yuanji held the latest intelligence Jade Slip, his expression changing from shock to bewilderment, finally settling into deep confusion:

"Chen Yuan? Sword God? Aiding the Nine Heavens Sword Pavilion in slaying four Mahayana Yao Gods? Could this be someone with the same name?"

Leng Youmeng and the other Elders also cast shocked glances.

"Could it really be that brat Chen Yuan?" Grand Elder Han Feiyu stroked his beard and chuckled.

However, Sect Master Song Yuanji subconsciously denied it:

"Impossible! It absolutely cannot be our Sect's Chen Yuan! That brat is only at the Soul Transformation Stage cultivation. Although his Sword Dao Realm is extraordinary, it has only barely reached the Sword Domain level. He is still far from being a Sword Venerable, so how could he be a Sword God?!"

Beside him, Leng Youmeng's usually cold face was also filled with shock and incomprehension. She knew her Disciple too well; although his talent was exceptional, the Realm of a Sword God... that was already a legendary existence.

Meanwhile, within the Xuantian Sect, Ye Baixi, Qin Shuhan, Lin Xue, Shen Ling, and the other women who received the news exchanged glances, their beautiful eyes filled with disbelief.

"Junior Brother Chen Yuan... became a Sword God?" Qin Shuhan muttered to herself, feeling as if she were hearing a fantasy.

"They must have made a mistake!" Ye Baixi tilted her head, sounding uncertain.

"It should be someone with the same name."

The entire upper echelon of the Eastern Barrens fell into a huge shock and confusion because of this sudden news.

No one was willing to believe that the young man who had once shown his brilliance within the Sect could, in such a short time, reach a legendary height that they could not even aspire to.

Inside the core secret chamber of the four Sects' flying boats, the atmosphere was subtle.

Sect Master Song Yuanji of the Xuantian Sect, Abbot Xuanbei of the Thunder Sound Temple, Holy Lord Jiang Yunhe of the Kunxu Holy Land, and Palace Master Moon Wuxia of the Guanghan Immortal Palace, the four power holders of the top forces in the Eastern Barrens, sat together.

"The news has been confirmed. The Nine Heavens Sword Pavilion was indeed not breached, and the Yao Race was defeated. It is said to be the work of a Sword God who calls himself 'Chen Yuan'."

Holy Lord Jiang Yunhe of the Kunxu Holy Land slowly spoke, his eyes gleaming, "This is a heaven-sent Opportunity. The Nine Heavens Sword Pavilion has suffered greatly from this catastrophe and must be severely weakened. This is the best time for us to 'aid' its reconstruction and 'temporarily keep' some of the Sword Pavilion's Legacy and resources."

Palace Master Moon Wuxia's voice was clear and cold, yet carried an unquestionable tone:

"The talk of a Sword God is vague and illusory. It is likely a trick by the remnants of the Nine Heavens Sword Pavilion, or that person named 'Chen Yuan' has some ability, but it is absolutely impossible for him to be the legendary Sword God. With our four Sects united, it is the general trend. They have no choice but to accept our 'kindness'."

With our four Sects united, it is the general trend. They have no choice but to accept our 'kindness'."

Abbot Xuanbei of the Thunder Sound Temple clasped his hands together, his eyes lowered, but his tone was equally firm:

"Amitabha, subduing demons and devils, upholding the Righteous Path, it is our inescapable duty. The Nine Heavens Sword Pavilion has suffered this great calamity; our four Sects should assist them in stabilizing the situation, lest their Legacy be lost and living beings suffer further."

The words were high-sounding, but their true meaning was self-evident.

The words were high-sounding, but their true meaning was self-evident.

Sect Master Song Yuanji frowned slightly, expressing his concerns: "Everyone, if... if that Chen Yuan truly possesses the strength rumored, and we go like this, I'm afraid..."

"Sect Master Song, you worry too much."

Jiang Yunhe interrupted him, a hint of arrogance on his face, "Even if that person truly has Late Mahayana Stage or even Peak cultivation, would he dare to defy the world and keep our four Sect allied armies, four Mahayana Old Ancestors, and tens of thousands of Disciples? Can he bear the consequences of going to war with the four first-rank forces of the Eastern Barrens simultaneously? As long as we jointly exert pressure and explain the pros and cons, he will have no choice but to compromise!"

Can he bear the consequences of going to war with the four first-rank forces of the Eastern Barrens simultaneously? As long as we jointly exert pressure and explain the pros and cons, he will have no choice but to compromise!"

Can he bear the consequences of going to war with the four first-rank forces of the Eastern Barrens simultaneously? As long as we jointly exert pressure and explain the pros and cons, he will have no choice but to compromise!"

Moon Wuxia and Xuanbei also nodded slightly, clearly agreeing with this logic. In their view, no matter how strong an individual's martial power, they must yield before the combined will of the four great Sects.

"Since that's the case..." Seeing that everyone's opinions were unified, Sect Master Song Yuanji no longer hesitated, "Without further ado, let's depart immediately to avoid any further complications!"

Half an hour later, four massive flying boats, like towering mountains, advanced majestically with banners unfurled, resembling four huge dark clouds, pressing down upon the border.

Three hours later, they finally hovered over the main Peak of the Nine Heavens Sword Pavilion, which had just experienced war and was still being cleaned and repaired.

The powerful spiritual fluctuations and coercion mixed together, causing the sky above the Sword Pavilion, which had just recovered a bit of vitality, to change color once again.

Mu Yan, Dugu Jiu, and others detected it immediately, flying out. Their expressions instantly turned incredibly grim as they looked at the four flying boats in the sky, representing the highest authority in the Eastern Barrens.

They naturally understood the intentions of these people.

"Mu Yan of the Nine Heavens Sword Pavilion respectfully welcomes the Fellow Daoists of the four Sects."

Mu Yan suppressed her anger and spoke loudly, her voice spreading in all directions, "May I ask why the allied army of the four Sects has graced us with your presence?"

The voice of Holy Lord Jiang Yunhe of the Kunxu Holy Land, like rolling thunder, came from the leading flying boat, carrying a condescending tone:

"Elder Mu Yan, we heard that your esteemed Sect suffered a great calamity, and fortunately, a Fellow Daoist named 'Chen Yuan' assisted in resolving the crisis. We have specifically come to provide assistance and wish to meet this 'Sword God Chen Yuan' who turned the tide, to discuss post-war matters in the Tiangang Domain, as well as... the future structure of your esteemed Sect."

"Elder Mu Yan, we heard that your esteemed Sect suffered a great calamity, and fortunately, a Fellow Daoist named 'Chen Yuan' assisted in resolving the crisis. We have specifically come to provide assistance and wish to meet this 'Sword God Chen Yuan' who turned the tide, to discuss post-war matters in the Tiangang Domain, as well as... the future structure of your esteemed Sect."

The coercive intent in his words was clearly revealed.