86: Chapter 84: Chu Yue, the master of Zhenyue Sword, and the contradictions of the Sword Sect

Chapter 84: Zhenyue Sword Master Chu Yue, Sect Conflicts

“Lingxiao Sword Sect, we’ve arrived.”

Above the azure void, a golden Dragon soared. Gu Shengge looked into the distance, thousands of miles away, at the Heavenly Sword Divine Mountain that stood between heaven and earth. It pierced through the sky and earth, like a supreme divine sword, penetrating this realm and reaching straight into the clouds!

Legend has it that the Lingxiao Sword Sect’s territory was formed from an immortal sword, constantly enveloped by Sword Qi. Ordinary Cultivators couldn’t even approach it, let alone reside there. Only Sword Cultivators with an unwavering devotion to the sword could live on Heavenly Sword Divine Mountain for extended periods.

The purer a Sword Cultivator’s devotion to the sword was, the more qualified they were to ascend higher on Heavenly Sword Divine Mountain.

There were no palaces or houses on Heavenly Sword Divine Mountain; anything unrelated to the sword could not exist there.

For the pure Sword Cultivators of the Lingxiao Sword Sect, palaces and residences were not important. A simple futon was enough for sitting in meditation, Cultivating, and comprehending or observing the sword.

Of course, the Lingxiao Sword Sect also built a Ten Thousand Sword City at the foot of the mountain, and most Disciples still lived within the Sword City.

Ten Thousand Sword City was even grander than Yunxiao City, and not much inferior to Xuantian City. However, it lacked the immortal palaces and spiritual pavilions of Xuantian City and was also divided into inner and outer cities.

The moment Gu Shengge stepped into Ten Thousand Sword City, the Sword Revered Masters of the Lingxiao Sword Sect sensed it.

A grand sword light flew out from the inner city, as heavy as a mountain. The Sword Cultivators in the city recognized its identity upon seeing the sword light.

For a time, discussions buzzed within the city.

“Why did Zhenyue Sword Master suddenly come out of seclusion?”

“Calculating the time, the Qiankun Daozi of the Qiankun Taoist Sect is supposed to arrive in Ten Thousand Sword City around now. Could it be that the Sword Revered Master is going to greet him?”

“What! The Sword Revered Master is going to greet a Dao Sect Junior?”

“Although Qiankun Daozi is a Junior, he already possesses the strength of a Nascent Divinity Celestial Being. He is a strong expert of the same level as the Sword Revered Master, so it’s not wrong for the Sword Revered Master to personally greet him, is it?”

“While that’s true, don’t forget that the Sword Son died at the hands of Qiankun Daozi.”

“Don’t mention that liar; he doesn’t deserve to be called Sword Son! He was a fellow who relied on Magic Treasures to deceive everyone. If Qiankun Daozi hadn’t acted to slay that guy, my sword would have drunk his blood and extinguished his soul!”

“Right! He was simply a disgrace to the Sword Sect! No wonder that guy didn’t dare to ascend Heavenly Sword Divine Mountain. It turns out he was a charlatan who relied on Magic Treasures to improve!”

…

After Ye Ran’s death, everything about him was exposed. Although the Sword Sect Cultivators didn’t know what a System was, when they realized they had been deceived, they were furious. Their admiration for Ye Ran turned into resentment, wishing they could make him experience the punishment of being impaled by ten thousand swords!

His Revered Master and Senior Sisters, whom Ye Ran had once accused of slandering him, also stepped forward and recounted all of Ye Ran’s misdeeds. Not only did he like to drink, but he also liked to flirt with them when drunk, completely nailing Ye Ran to the pillar of shame.

At the entrance of Ten Thousand Sword City, Gu Shengge felt a heavy sword light flying towards him. He stopped and waited for its arrival.

The next moment, the sword light landed, and a tall figure appeared before Gu Shengge.

The newcomer was burly, with a simple and honest Face. His earth-yellow robe was embroidered with a scene of continuous mountains. His Aura was thick and heavy, like a great sword descending upon the world. His Sword Qi was restrained, and his Edge was hidden, yet Gu Shengge still felt a heavy Sword Intent, like a sky-supporting mountain, unshakeable!

Gu Shengge immediately bowed in salute to Zhenyue Sword Master Chu Yue, his voice carrying a hint of respect.

“Junior Gu Shengge of Qiankun Taoist Sect greets Senior Chu Yue.”

Chu Yue waved his hand and said with a smile, “It’s been many years. The little Foundation Establishment fellow from back then has grown to such an extent today. It truly gave this Sword Revered Master a good shock!”

With that, he even reached out and patted Gu Shengge’s shoulder with such force that even an ordinary Nascent Soul great demon might not be able to withstand it.

Seeing Gu Shengge remain motionless, Chu Yue said with satisfaction, “Not bad, not bad. Your body is also excellent. Are you still interested in learning the sword with this Sword Revered Master? Also, don’t call me Senior, call me Uncle.”

“Uh, Uncle Chu, can you be a bit more reserved? There are so many people watching.”

Gu Shengge showed a hint of helplessness as he looked at Uncle Chu, who immediately started checking his body. He then pointed to the surrounding Sword Sect Disciples and reminded him.

Chu Yue didn’t care at all and laughed heartily, “Reserved for what? We Sword Cultivators should live freely. If we have to hide even this, then what’s the point of Cultivating the sword? Might as well give it up.”

Gu Shengge smiled as he looked at the exceedingly unrestrained Zhenyue Sword Master.

In fact, he and Zhenyue Sword Master had known each other for a long time. When he had just reached Foundation Establishment, he met Zhenyue Sword Master, who was visiting the Dao Sect.

The big fellow immediately took a liking to Gu Shengge and clamored for Mu Qianyang to hand Gu Shengge over to the Lingxiao Sword Sect, no matter what conditions were offered.

As for the reason, it was naturally because of Gu Shengge’s heavy pupils.

To Cultivate the sword, one must first Cultivate the eyes; this is fundamental and of utmost importance.

Gu Shengge, possessing heavy pupils, also had the qualifications to reach the Peak of Sword Cultivation!

Of course, how could Emperor Yang agree to this request? This also led to Chu Yue frequently trying to abduct Gu Shengge for a period, until Gu Shengge showed that he genuinely did not want to join the Lingxiao Sword Sect, only then did he give up.

Chu Yue led Gu Shengge away from the city gate and back to Zhen Yue Hall.

“You little brat, you’ve caused me a great deal of trouble. If it weren’t for your Uncle Chu arguing strongly for you, that old ghost Xuan Yuan Jingshen would probably have rushed to Qiankun Taoist Sect to demand you.”

Chu Yue sat on the throne and spoke to Gu Shengge as if seeking credit.

The Lingxiao Sword Sect had a total of five Sword Revered Masters, each corresponding to one of the Five Elements. Chu Yue was the Earth Element Zhenyue Sword Master, ranking second in Cultivation among the five Sword Revered Masters, at Soul Transformation Third Heaven.

Gu Shengge: “Thank you, Uncle Chu.”

“Little Gu, the trip to Wanjian Mountain is an Opportunity that Uncle Chu fought for you. It’s up to you whether you can seize it. As for those four guys, leave them to your Uncle Chu. I said back then that Ye Ran had a problem, but that old ghost Xuan Yuan Jingshen just wouldn’t believe it and even vouched for him, letting that guy become the Sword Son. Now look, his Face must be swollen from being slapped, hahaha…”

Chu Yue laughed as he spoke, which instantly darkened Xuan Yuan Jingshen’s Face, who had just arrived outside the hall. The other three Sword Revered Masters also looked displeased.

Back then, upon discovering Ye Ran comprehending the Dao through drinking and displaying astonishing Sword Intent, which caused ten thousand swords to resonate in unison,

Xuan Yuan Jingshen single-handedly pushed him to the position of Sword Son. Yet, he never expected that Ye Ran was a fake, entirely faked by a mysterious Magic Treasure called the “Wine Sword Immortal System.”

If Gu Shengge hadn’t already slain Ye Ran, Xuan Yuan Jingshen would have wanted to sacrifice him to his sword.

But Ye Ran was, after all, the Sword Son of the Lingxiao Sword Sect. It was acceptable for him to die at the hands of his own people, but not at the hands of an outsider!

If Chu Yue hadn’t stopped him, he would have long gone to Qiankun Taoist Sect to demand Gu Shengge.

“Hmph! Zhenyue Sword Master truly treats the Sword Sect as his personal domain. Instead of capturing the person who murdered the Sword Son of the Sword Sect, you’re laughing and chatting. Do you think the lives of our Sword Sect members are unimportant?!”

As soon as Xuan Yuan Jingshen entered Zhen Yue Hall, he immediately started with an accusation. The other three Sword Revered Masters also appeared beside Gu Shengge, their Aura like a rainbow, as if they intended to take him down on the spot!

Seeing this, Chu Yue showed no regard for Xuan Yuan Jingshen’s Face and said in a deep voice,

“Old ghost Xuan Yuan Jingshen, Little Gu is this Sword Revered Master’s guest. Are you trying to become enemies with this Sword Revered Master?!”

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