267: Xuanyuan Tianhao’s master!

"Xuanyuan Sword..."

"Logically speaking, you are the Young Lord of the Xuanyuan Ancient Clan and the future inheritor of the Xuanyuan Sword. Xuanyuan Tianhuan shouldn't prevent you from touching the Xuanyuan Sword."

"Then there's only one possibility: Xuanyuan Tianhuan has lost control over the Xuanyuan Sword, or perhaps, some unforeseen change has occurred with the Xuanyuan Sword."

"Combining this with what you said earlier, that Xuanyuan Sword Intent appeared in other places, yet Xuanyuan Tianhuan remained silent about it."

"Looking at it this way, it's possible that another Revered Master of the Xuanyuan Sword has appeared and is contending with him for control of the Xuanyuan Sword."

"Throughout the history of your Xuanyuan Ancient Clan, how many people have comprehended Xuanyuan Sword Intent?" The voice of Netherworld Demon asked repeatedly.

"Replying to Revered Master, only three people in my clan's history have comprehended Xuanyuan Sword Intent."

"The first was the Xuanyuan Ancestor, followed by my clan's Xuanyuan Ancestor."

"And the third, was Xuanyuan Ancestor's only son from back then, Tian Chen, who has been deceased for many years, and can also be considered my ancestor." Xuanyuan Tianhao replied.

"Tian Chen? Deceased for many years... Do you know how he passed away?" The voice from within Netherworld Demon asked.

"Legend says he died from Qi Deviation." Xuanyuan Tianhao replied.

Listening to these words, Netherworld Demon was silent for a moment, then said, "Then it seems that the person using Xuanyuan Sword Intent is most likely your Xuanyuan Ancestor's son, Tian Chen."

"It's likely that Tian Chen's death back then was suspicious, and it's even highly probable that it was related to your Xuanyuan Ancestor."

"Therefore, when Tian Chen's Xuanyuan Sword Intent appeared, he remained silent about the matter."

"As for that Xuanyuan Ancestor, if it were him, your Xuanyuan Ancestor would probably have to welcome him back with a grand sedan chair, not remain silent as he is now."

"The only explanation is that Tian Chen didn't die, and he even joined Thatched Cottage."

The individual within Netherworld Demon had an exceptionally clear mind and terrifying analytical skills!

Based on just these fragmented pieces of information, he had guessed the truth with remarkable accuracy.

Xuanyuan Tianhao looked shocked. He came back to his senses and thought carefully.

He found that if he combined everything his Revered Master said, the possibility was indeed very high.

So that means his ancestor didn't die, and he even became a member of Thatched Cottage, turning against their Xuanyuan Ancient Clan?!

"Revered Master, but if that's really the case, with two generations of Xuanyuan Sword Revered Masters appearing simultaneously, won't I have no hope at all?"

Xuanyuan Tianhao's mood became even heavier as he thought about his current predicament.

If Tian Chen was still alive, then there was no way the Xuanyuan Sword could fall into his hands.

In that case, he would never be able to become the true leader of the Xuanyuan Ancient Clan.

And he would never be able to achieve his grand ideal of rivaling the Xuanyuan Ancestor!

"Tian Hao, don't be so disheartened."

"Regardless of whether Xuanyuan Tianhuan or Tian Chen wields the Xuanyuan Sword, as soon as I recover, I will help you seize control of the Xuanyuan Sword."

"When the time comes, with me here, let alone Thatched Cottage, even if your Xuanyuan Ancestor were to revive, he would have to obey you."

"My word alone can establish you as the sole Revered Master of the Xuanyuan Sword!"

"Rest assured." The voice within Netherworld Demon soothed.

After listening, Xuanyuan Tianhao's emotions calmed down.

He looked at the five beads on his Revered Master's altar, and at the white Immortal bead that still had one-third remaining, and said, "Revered Master, your recovery time should be almost up, right?"

Netherworld Demon replied, "Within four months, this King can fully recover!"

"It's a pity that all the Nine Ancestors died back then. In this era, only I can be unrivaled."

"So there's no need for you to worry about the Xuanyuan Sword at all."

"As long as I am here, it won't escape your grasp."

Hearing his Revered Master say this, Xuanyuan Tianhao was completely relieved and said, "Yes, Revered Master."

...

Xuanyuan Tianhao then left the Starry Sky Secret Sea and returned to his clan through the Xuanyuan Ancient Clan's passage.

Most people knew that the Starry Sky Secret Sea contained many mysterious elements, but almost no one could have imagined.

An Immortal King powerhouse from the Nine Ancestors Era would soon awaken in the Starry Sky Secret Sea!

And after Xuanyuan Tianhao left, a blue-clothed figure appeared here.

He casually played with a chess piece between his fingertips, his gaze profound as he looked at the Void Realm door.

A profound and enigmatic smile then appeared at the corner of his mouth.

He tossed the chess piece, and it merged into the Formation, silently, without the slightest fluctuation of Qi.

The next moment, his figure vanished from the Starry Sky Secret Sea.

...

Southern region of Divine Continent Pure Land.

There is an endless desert area.

This place is a Forbidden Ground for countless living beings. Many creatures, upon reaching this desert, must leave and are not allowed to proceed deeper.

Because this desert is the only path to the Stone Clan's territory.

In the deepest part of the desert is an extremely vast plain.

Here, there are many exquisite stone castle clusters built with stones, stretching endlessly. The shining black glazed stones are even more eye-catching, dazzling, grand, and magnificent.

And on this plain, there are stone giants, dozens of meters tall, moving about. Almost all of them possess immense strength. Physical Body and strength are innate characteristics of their Stone Clan.

This is precisely the territory of the Stone Clan.

Unlike the other nine super first-rate forces, the Stone Clan members live in seclusion, prefer peace, and have always refrained from interfering in disputes between forces.

It can be said that in their love for peace, they are even more eager than Thatched Cottage.

Similarly, because the Stone Clan loves peace and their racial strength is formidable, no short-sighted force has ever provoked them.

But today, the Stone Clan welcomed an uninvited guest.

The Lord of Demon Island, Netherworld Demon Emperor!