44: Chapter 44: Many hands make light work!

At this moment.

Inside the Sword Pavilion, which had already made the decision to resist to the end, it was not peaceful at all!

Why?

Because there were so many people...

Inside the Sword Pavilion at this time, in addition to the original members of the Sword Pavilion, there were many people from other factions!

Like the first-rate factions under the Sword Pavilion's command, the Qingyun Sword Sect and the Black Iron Sect, as well as many second-rate and third-rate factions.

They were originally factions under the Sword Pavilion's command and usually followed the Sword Pavilion's lead.

Of course.

Most importantly, they did not want to submit to the Imperial Dynasty.

Even knowing that the Imperial Dynasty's strength was currently incomparably powerful and could easily annihilate them, they still wanted to give it a fight!

Not for anything else.

Simply because they were Sword Cultivators!!

Sword Cultivators cultivated a backbone of pride. Because of the Sword Pavilion, all the Sect factions under the Sword Pavilion in the western part of the Imperial Dynasty were basically dominated by Sword Cultivators.

And in this world.

To become a qualified Sword Cultivator, one must first Cultivate one's own Invincible Sword Heart. The stronger the Sword Heart, the stronger the strength, and the faster the Cultivation speed.

This is also why.

The fundamental reason why these Sword Cultivator Sects still chose to resist even though they knew the current Imperial Dynasty was invincible!

In their view.

Perhaps death was not terrible, but what was terrible was that their invincible Sword Heart would be tarnished!! That, to them, was the most terrible and unacceptable thing.

Although they all Cultivated an Invincible Sword Heart.

But regarding the strength of the current Imperial Dynasty, whether it was the people of the Sword Pavilion or those from the Sects under their command, everyone knew it very clearly in their hearts.

And precisely because of this.

After learning of the Sect's decision, everyone felt a very oppressive sensation in their hearts.

Of course.

This feeling did not last long, as all the factions that did not want to submit gathered at the Sword Pavilion.

The oppressive and panicked mood in people's hearts dissipated accordingly.

Inside the Holy Land, the Sword Pavilion, at this moment.

It presented an unprecedented "liveliness," or one could even say... clamor.

Because from the foot of the mountain to the waist, and then to the Peak, it was already filled with Martial Artists carrying swords.

Their attire varied; a rough look revealed at least dozens of different types of clothing.

Among these people.

Besides the Disciples of the Sword Pavilion, the most conspicuous were the Disciples of the Qingyun Sword Sect and the Black Iron Sect.

As the only two first-rate factions in the western part of the Imperial Dynasty, apart from not having a Celestial Realm expert overseeing their Sects, their strength was not much worse than the Sword Pavilion.

Therefore.

The Disciples within their two Schools, like the Disciples of the Sword Pavilion, were clearly a cut above the others in terms of Aura.

"Look! That is the 'Green Rainbow Sword' Lu Shaobai of the Qingyun Sword Sect! I heard that he was already at the Peak of the Innate Realm last year, and he even challenged an old-School Loose Cultivator who had just entered the Grandmaster Realm with his sword and remained undefeated!"

"The 'Iron Sword' Shi Poshan of the Black Iron Sect is here too! His heavy black iron sword is said to weigh a thousand catties; when swung, it can split mountains and crack rocks!"

"Look there... it's the Gentleman Sword, Yue Qun!"

"And there... the Evil-Warding Sword, Lin Ping!"

"There are so many people... Our Yunjian Villa has brought all our assets this time. The Villa Master said, either we follow the Sword Pavilion to fight for a path of survival, or we bury our bones here; we will absolutely not live a cowardly life!"

"What is there to fear? No matter how strong the Imperial Dynasty is, can it really swallow so many of our Sects and so many experts in one gulp?"

"That's right! We not only have the two Celestial Realm Old Ancestors of the Sword Pavilion, but also many Great Grandmaster Realm experts, and countless Grandmasters. What is there to fear..."

"Yes! United as one, our strength can cut through metal! If the Imperial Dynasty wants us to submit, they must first ask the swords in our hands if they agree!"

Especially in the area where young Disciples gathered, the atmosphere was even more enthusiastic.

The initial tension was dispelled by the sense of security brought by the many "fellow travelers" around them, replaced by an inexplicable excitement and heroism.

It was as if they hadn't come to attend a bloody battle that might result in the destruction of their Sect, but rather a grand "gathering" to resist tyranny.

"Haha! Brother Zhang, it's been three years since we last met; I didn't expect you to have reached the Late Stage of the Innate Realm! Fighting side by side this time, we must let those lackeys of the Imperial Dynasty witness the sharpness of us Sword Cultivators of the West!"

"Brother Li, you flatter me! Your 'Thunder Sword Intent' must have reached Major Achievement, right? Let's compete then to see who slays more of the Imperial Dynasty's dogs!"

"Hmph, those spineless Sects actually just surrendered like that; it's a total disgrace to us Martial Artists! We Sword Cultivators would rather break than bend!"

"Well said! My sword has long been hungry and impatient! If the Imperial Dynasty dares to come, we will surely leave them without a single piece of armor!"

"Yes! Kill those bastards! They want us to kneel? Dream on!"

"We Sword Cultivators might not have anything else, but we certainly don't lack backbone!"

...

Young people were hot-blooded, and grand words rose one after another, as if victory was already within reach.

Looking at the dense crowd of fellow travelers around them, a kind of blind self-confidence was constantly growing.

What was this?

This was typical of "strength in numbers!"

It seemed that the Imperial Dynasty's illustrious reputation and bloody methods were no longer so terrifying in the face of this gathering crowd and the "Sword Intent" that soared to the sky.

However.

In stark contrast to these hot-blooded young Disciples was the area where the high-ranking officials of various Sects were located — inside the main hall of the Sword Pavilion's main Peak, "Heaven Sword Peak."

The atmosphere here was so heavy it could almost drip water.

Inside the Sword Pavilion's main hall, in addition to the two Old Ancestors, Ancestor Qin Zhenyue and Ancestor Qin Poyue, and Sect Master Qin Jinghan, there were many unfamiliar faces!

The Old Ancestor of the Qingyun Sword Sect, "Green Underworld Sword" True Master Yun He, wearing a green robe with a lean face, was also frowning at this moment.

The Old Ancestor of the Black Iron Sect, "Iron Crown Immortal Master" Li Zhan, had a tall figure, hair and beard like steel needles, and a pair of tiger eyes shining with sharp light, but deep in his eyes, a trace of imperceptible worry was hidden.

In addition, there were two Old Ancestors from other larger factions, as well as over a dozen Sect Heads or Grand Elders of the Great Grandmaster Realm from various Schools.

Although the number of people was not as large as the Disciples outside, those gathered here were the most core and top-tier forces of the Western Resistance Alliance.

"Everyone! Those who should come have all arrived..."

Ancestor Qin Zhenyue spoke slowly, breaking the suffocating silence. His gaze swept over every expert present, and then he continued.

"You should all know clearly in your hearts that we gathered here not to hold a victory banquet, but to... face death."

The words "face death" were spoken very lightly, but they struck every person's heart like a heavy hammer.

"Senior is absolutely right. Those little guys outside are newborn calves who are not afraid of tigers; that is understandable. But we... cannot deceive ourselves. We all know the strength of the Imperial Dynasty clearly; it is by no means something that the manpower we have before us can contend with."

"What do you mean, old man Yun! We haven't even started fighting, and you're already losing heart?"

"Madman Li! I am not losing heart; I am recognizing reality!"

"To hell with reality! Since we have no way out, then let's kill! Let's turn the world upside down!"

"Hmph! You brute!! Fighting a war requires strategy. Facing the powerful Imperial Dynasty, we cannot be reckless..."

...

"Boom..."

However.

Just as a group of people were still arguing, a loud noise suddenly came from above their heads.

Immediately after.

A palpitating Aura directly enveloped the entire Sword Pavilion.

Even their carefully prepared Mountain Protection Formation seemed to have failed at this moment.