90: Threatening me? Die!

Merit Pavilion.

"Greetings, Lingxiao Sword Ancestor."

"Lingxiao Sword Ancestor, may you be well."

Every Disciple who saw Su Yang, and even the Stewards in the Pavilion, respectfully cupped their hands in greeting.

Su Yang had grown accustomed to it.

He nodded in response.

Every time Su Yang came to the Merit Pavilion, as soon as he appeared, someone would inform Xiang Tianwen and his son.

So, when Su Yang arrived at the main hall, Xiang Tianwen and his son were already waiting at the entrance to greet him.

"I didn't expect to see Lingxiao Sword Ancestor again so soon."

"Has Lingxiao Sword Ancestor come to the Merit Pavilion this time to accept a mission or to exchange items?"

Xiang Shaobo proactively stepped forward, his enthusiasm evident.

"Still the same as before, exchanging some Spiritual Plants and immortal medicines."

Su Yang handed the previous list to Xiang Shaobo.

"Understood."

Xiang Shaobo glanced at the list, then handed it to his father, "Father, Lingxiao Sword Ancestor needs quite a few Spiritual Plants and immortal medicines this time. Why don't you personally oversee it to avoid any mistakes?"

Xiang Tianwen was used to his son's ways, so he nodded and went to prepare the Spiritual Plants and immortal medicines Su Yang needed.

"Lingxiao Sword Ancestor, please come this way."

"You require quite a few Spiritual Plants and immortal medicines this time, so it will likely take some time to gather them all. Lingxiao Sword Ancestor, please come and have some tea here."

Xiang Shaobo invited Su Yang into the back hall.

Guest hall.

Xiang Shaobo closed the door.

Su Yang's brows furrowed slightly.

"Something wrong?"

Su Yang asked.

Xiang Shaobo chuckled, diligently pouring tea.

"Lingxiao Sword Ancestor truly lives up to his reputation as the master of the divine sword, the Supreme Disciple; his perception is truly keen!"

"If there's something, just say it directly."

Su Yang said expressionlessly, a hint of vigilance in his eyes.

From the first time he met Xiang Shaobo, he felt that this fellow had ulterior motives. Was he finally unable to hold it in any longer?

"Since Lingxiao Sword Ancestor is so straightforward, then Shaobo will speak plainly."

Xiang Shaobo sat down next to Su Yang, leaning in halfway, his voice very low.

"In the current Profound Heaven Dao Sect, although Sect Leader Wen is in power, his path to advancement is already clear. Once he is promoted to a Sect Elder, the position of Profound Heaven Dao Sect Leader must be re-elected."

"My father is highly respected and has many supporters. You, as the Supreme Disciple and master of the divine sword, if you could express your stance on this matter and support my father, then when my father ascends to the position of Sect Leader, he will surely not forget the Sword Ancestor's kindness today."

Su Yang's brows furrowed slightly.

It was actually for this matter!?

He was somewhat speechless.

He only wanted to Cultivate in peace, continuously improve his strength, and enjoy the process of Cultivating with his Dao Companions.

He had no interest in the power struggles within the Sect.

"Young Pavilion Master, I am a Supreme Disciple, I only follow my Revered Master's teachings and devote myself to the Dao."

"Sect affairs are decided by the Sect Master and the Elders. It is not convenient for me to participate, nor will I support any side."

"The Consecration Pavilion does not participate in Sect affairs unless absolutely necessary. You should be very clear about this."

The smile on Xiang Shaobo's face froze for a moment.

He didn't expect Su Yang to refuse so directly.

But he had also prepared himself for rejection, and continued, "Shaobo naturally understands the rules of the Consecration Pavilion. Rules are dead, people are alive, wouldn't you agree? You are the beloved Disciple of the Three Grand Elders. As long as you speak a few good words to the Three Grand Elders, I don't think they will say much."

"Moreover, my father has always been deeply loved by the Sect Disciples. His becoming the Sect Leader will greatly benefit the future development of the Profound Heaven Dao Sect. This is also for the sake of the Sect."

Su Yang was unimpressed, "Since your esteemed father is deeply loved by the Sect Disciples, the Elder Pavilion must also see it. Why bother with this unnecessary effort, Young Pavilion Master? I'm sure when the time comes to elect a new Sect Master, your esteemed father will surely emerge victorious."

Xiang Shaobo's expression became awkward again.

His eager demeanor began to reveal a hint of gloom.

He also sat up straight.

"Lingxiao Sword Ancestor, I, Shaobo, have been so respectful to you recently. Do you not value that at all?"

Su Yang chuckled, "Have I not given you the exchanged items, or have you given me anything extra? I don't think I've taken any favors from you, have I? I'll say it again, the Consecration Pavilion does not participate in Sect affairs unless the Sect is in crisis. As a Supreme Disciple, I should abide by the rules."

Xiang Shaobo's face turned cold.

He sneered.

"Su Yang, I originally wanted to discuss this matter properly with you, but I didn't expect you to be so heartless, showing no regard for our relationship."

"Since you are heartless, then don't blame me for showing no regard either."

Xiang Shaobo said coldly, "I know your Cultivation method is unusual. You Dual Cultivate day and night with Lin Bingqing, Wen Yunyao, and the others, which is why you have such extraordinary Cultivation progress, am I wrong?"

Su Yang's gaze sharpened, a cold light shooting towards Xiang Shaobo.

Seeing Su Yang's reaction, Xiang Shaobo thought he had him by the short hairs and said smugly, "The Dual Cultivation method is an evil method of the Demonic Path, a great taboo for orthodox Sects! If I make this matter public, what do you think the Profound Heaven Dao Sect, from top to bottom, will think of you?"

"At that time, public opinion will be overwhelming, and even if the Three Grand Elders have immense power, they won't be able to silence all the voices!"

"You will surely be regarded as a demonic fiend. At that time, not only my Profound Heaven Dao Sect, but the other Seven Sects will also condemn you!"

"You are currently the master of the divine sword, but without the Sect's protection, the divine sword will be your death warrant. Regardless of whether others can use it, it won't stop the Seven Sects from making the divine sword ownerless again."

Su Yang's eyes completely turned cold, and killing intent instantly arose in his heart.

He actually knew his Cultivation secret.

He had never mentioned anything related to it to him. He probably thought Lin Bingqing had inadvertently mentioned it when she broke up with him last time.

"You, are you threatening me?"

Su Yang's voice was like ice.

He didn't care about Xiang Shaobo's struggle for power, but using it as a threat touched his bottom line and could even implicate Gu Yue, Junior Sister Yun Yao, and Lin Bingqing.

"Threatening? I wouldn't dare."

Xiang Shaobo feigned an act, "I just hope Lingxiao Sword Ancestor can recognize the situation and make the 'correct' choice. Support my father, and we will both be happy, otherwise..."

Before he could finish his sentence, a sharp killing intent erupted from Su Yang's body, locking onto him tightly!

Xiang Shaobo's face changed.

He was also in the Middle Golden Core Stage, but the moment Xiang Shaobo was locked on, he felt that Su Yang's power was much stronger than his.

"Su Yang! What are you trying to do? Are you trying to kill me to silence me? Don't forget, this is my Merit Pavilion's territory!"

Su Yang would never allow himself to be put in a passive position of being blackmailed!

Given Xiang Shaobo's character, if his blackmail succeeded once, there would inevitably be a next time, and a time after that.

Being controlled by others?

Impossible!

"You're seeking death!"

Su Yang didn't waste a single word. The divine sword suddenly appeared in his hand, and without hesitation, he directly unleashed the first stance of the Ancient Desolate Sword Art—Dawnbreaker.

This sword was as fast as lightning, containing the decisive killing intent to tear through the dawn!

Xiang Shaobo was greatly alarmed, not expecting Su Yang to actually dare to make a move within the Merit Pavilion, and a killing move at that!

With the divine sword drawn, Xiang Shaobo dared not be careless.

He hastily conjured a shield Magical Artifact to block in front of him.

At the same time, he desperately urged all his true essence, unleashed his strongest defensive Spell, and simultaneously activated his Protective Aura for a triple layer of defense.

"Clang!"

The sword Qi struck down.

The might of the divine sword, coupled with the Ancient Desolate Sword Art, was not something Xiang Shaobo could easily withstand.

The shield Magical Artifact in front of him let out a mournful cry, instantly covered in cracks, and then exploded with a "bang"!

The sword Qi, its momentum undiminished, broke through his defensive Spell and fiercely struck his Protective Aura.

"Crack!"

The Protective Aura shattered in response!

Xiang Shaobo flew backward like a kite with a broken string, directly out of the guest hall.

He didn't know how many bones in his body were broken, and his aura instantly became weak.

Only now did he truly feel fear.

Although he was also in the Middle Golden Core Stage, Su Yang's Middle Golden Core Stage and his Middle Golden Core Stage were simply not on the same level.

If Su Yang wanted to kill him, he would absolutely have no chance to confront him head-on.

Watching Su Yang charge out.

Xiang Shaobo felt death so close to him for the first time.

"Father! Save me!!!"

Xiang Shaobo screamed hoarsely.

Su Yang's killing intent was resolute; how could he give him a chance to live!

He took a step forward, his true essence surging around him, and the true essence within his body poured into the divine sword.

Xiang Shaobo was already severely injured; there was no need to waste true essence on the sword moves from the Ancient Desolate Sword Art anymore.

Su Yang directly unleashed a powerful sword Qi!

The sword's momentum was heavy, and its pressure was astonishing!

This sword was so fast that it surpassed Xiang Shaobo's reaction!

His cry for help abruptly ceased.

A thin line of blood appeared on Xiang Shaobo's neck, and then his head rolled off, his eyes still filled with endless fear and despair.

The Young Pavilion Master of the Merit Pavilion, Xiang Shaobo, was dead!

"Shaobo—!!!"

A furious roar exploded in the Merit Pavilion, and then a terrifying pressure instantly enveloped the entire Merit Pavilion. Many Disciples were so overwhelmed by this pressure that they collapsed to the ground, trembling...